Long-Awaited Sequel to 2003 Bestselling Science-Fiction Romance Novel is Finally Coming this Fall
Fans of Audrey Niffenegger, it's finally here! The long-awaited sequel to 2003's bestselling, science-fiction romance success, The Time Traveler's Wife, which has been in the works since 2013, is officially releasing this October. Titled Life Out of Order, the book is a story in and of itself that can either be read on its own, or as a true companion to the multi-million copy selling predecessor.
Goodreads took to social media in late April of 2026 for the official cover and synopsis reveal of the follow up to the international bestseller.
Niffenegger's original manuscript was rejected over 25 times by publishers before it was sent to a very small, Bay Area-based publisher who loved it and wanted to take a chance on the book. However by the time they were ready to send Niffenegger an offer, she had acquired an agent and the manuscript was now up for auction. MacAdam/Cage bid $100,000 on the book and they were significantly outbid by a larger publisher. But Niffenegger ended up signing with them given their love and belief in her work saying, "I'd always pick the indie company over the giant corporation."
Rights for the movie version were acquired before the book was even released. In 2007, a film version of The Time Traveler's Wife starring Rachel McAdams and Eric Bana as main characters Clare and Henry hit theaters.
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What can fans expect from the sequel?
The sequel, Life Out of Order, will follow Clare and Henry's daughter, Alba, who lives with the same time-traveling condition as her father. However her affliction isn't her biggest issue; Alba is in love with two different people. Zach lives in the present, whereas Oliver can time travel just like her. Life Out of Order is "a kaleidoscopic tale of love, resilience, and hope amid our fractured world where time itself is the greatest adversary."
Fans of the original can expect another story that will latch onto their hearts, transceding time and space.
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This story was originally published May 1, 2026 at 11:21 AM.