Audrey Niffenegger's highly anticipated follow-up to her bestselling novel 'The Time Traveler's Wife' is set to hit shelves this autumn. The sequel, titled 'Life Out of Order', has been 13 years in the making and promises to deliver a thought-provoking exploration of love, art, and activism.
Set in the same world as the original novel, 'Life Out of Order' delves into the life of Alba DeTamble, the daughter of Henry and Clare, who are at the heart of the original story. Like her parents, Alba suffers from 'Chrono-Displacement Disorder', which causes her to involuntarily travel through time, often arriving naked in unfamiliar surroundings.
According to Niffenegger, the seed for the sequel was planted when she began writing about Alba having two husbands, Zach and Oliver, in different time periods with an overlap. However, as she delved deeper into the story, it took on a life of its own, tackling timely issues such as climate change, politics, and social justice.
The author's personal experiences also influenced her work, particularly following the 2016 US presidential election, which left her feeling despondent but ultimately inspired. "Even if you knew the world was imploding tomorrow, you should still get out there and make things and do things," Niffenegger urged.
In 'Life Out of Order', Alba is a violinist and composer who finds solace in art as she navigates her tumultuous life. From the riots of Chicago's streets to the eerie refuge of the Yellow House, a virtual sanctuary of forgotten memories and lost artefacts, Alba must confront her secrets and keep them hidden from those she loves most.
Niffenegger describes writing 'Life Out of Order' as an all-consuming experience, but one that she will miss. The book promises to be a profoundly moving celebration of love, art, and activism, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world.
Published by Jonathan Cape this autumn, 'Life Out of Order' is sure to be a must-read for fans of Niffenegger's original novel and those interested in thought-provoking fiction that tackles the big questions of our time.
Set in the same world as the original novel, 'Life Out of Order' delves into the life of Alba DeTamble, the daughter of Henry and Clare, who are at the heart of the original story. Like her parents, Alba suffers from 'Chrono-Displacement Disorder', which causes her to involuntarily travel through time, often arriving naked in unfamiliar surroundings.
According to Niffenegger, the seed for the sequel was planted when she began writing about Alba having two husbands, Zach and Oliver, in different time periods with an overlap. However, as she delved deeper into the story, it took on a life of its own, tackling timely issues such as climate change, politics, and social justice.
The author's personal experiences also influenced her work, particularly following the 2016 US presidential election, which left her feeling despondent but ultimately inspired. "Even if you knew the world was imploding tomorrow, you should still get out there and make things and do things," Niffenegger urged.
In 'Life Out of Order', Alba is a violinist and composer who finds solace in art as she navigates her tumultuous life. From the riots of Chicago's streets to the eerie refuge of the Yellow House, a virtual sanctuary of forgotten memories and lost artefacts, Alba must confront her secrets and keep them hidden from those she loves most.
Niffenegger describes writing 'Life Out of Order' as an all-consuming experience, but one that she will miss. The book promises to be a profoundly moving celebration of love, art, and activism, set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world.
Published by Jonathan Cape this autumn, 'Life Out of Order' is sure to be a must-read for fans of Niffenegger's original novel and those interested in thought-provoking fiction that tackles the big questions of our time.
Audrey Niffenegger's new book is going to be AMAZING!!! 
I've been waiting for this sequel for so long! 
The fact that it's been 13 years in the making just makes me even more excited 
Alba's story is so fascinating, and the themes of love, art, and activism are totally relevant to our world today 
I'm a little sad that Niffenegger had to deal with some tough stuff after the 2016 election 
but it sounds like her passion and creativity just carried her through 
Can't wait to dive in and get lost in Alba's world 
I'm literally shaking with excitement! I've been waiting for like 13 years for this sequel and it sounds AMAZING!!! Audrey Niffenegger is a genius, her writing is like poetry, you know? I love how she's tackling real issues like climate change and social justice in the book. It's not just some romance novel, it's a thought-provoking exploration of life. Alba's story is so compelling, I need to read about her struggles with Chrono-Displacement Disorder ASAP! 
And the fact that she finds solace in art and music is like, totally relatable. Can't wait to dive into 'Life Out of Order' this autumn 
just saw this thread about audrey niffenegger's new book "life out of order" 
Audrey Niffenegger is literally a genius 
. I love how she weaves art, activism, and social justice into her story... it's like she's trying to make us think about all the issues that are gonna be a big part of our lives soon 
. And can't wait to see how Alba's life plays out - sounds like she's got some crazy time-traveling adventures ahead of her 
what even is a 13 year wait period? can't just drop a book, have to build up the hype for 13 years... meanwhile the platform's algorithm is still making it hard for new authors to get discovered 
Audrey Niffenegger is back and i am SO here for it!!! her writing is like, magic or something 
13 years in the making?! that's dedication fam 
i loved the original book but this one sounds like its gonna be on another level... alba as a violinist and composer? genius 
cant wait to dive into this thought-provoking exploration of love, art, and activism. also, her personal experiences influencing her work is so inspiring 
gotta read it ASAP 
Alba DeTamble's story sounds so fascinating, I need to know more about her struggles with Chrono-Displacement Disorder 
Can't wait to dive into this book and see how it explores love, activism, and climate change 
what do you think about the setting, is it just chicago or are there other places involved?
. can't wait to dive into this one and see how Niffenegger weaves it all together... sounds like a real page-turner! 