Jaclyn Moriarty Unveils Cover of ‘Time Travel for Beginners’ (Exclusive)
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Renowned author Jaclyn Moriarty is set to captivate adult readers with her latest novel, “Time Travel for Beginners.” The highly anticipated book is scheduled to be released on August 4, 2026, and PEOPLE has been granted an exclusive sneak peek into the captivating storyline.
Moriarty, primarily known for her young adult literature, is delving into the realms of time travel in this new novel, promising an immersive and enchanting experience for readers. Published by Berkley, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group, “Time Travel for Beginners” follows the intertwined journeys of strangers Anna, Teddy, and Jade as they seek assistance from the enigmatic Time Travel Agency.
Anna, a single mother yearning for a fresh start, seizes the opportunity presented by the Agency to reinvent both her career and her life. Teddy, a business savant grappling with personal turmoil, seeks solace in the possibility of revisiting his troubled past to reconcile his fractured childhood and recently shattered marriage. Conversely, Jade dismisses the Agency’s claims of time travel as sheer fantasy, but her skepticism is soon challenged as their destinies collide, blurring the lines between reality and imagination.
The novel’s official synopsis teases a narrative rich in introspection, exploring themes of regret, loss, hope, and happiness within the complexities of adult lives. Moriarty shares, “I write books for both adults and children, and friends have asked why my ‘time travel agency’ idea hasn’t been aimed at younger readers. It’s partly because the agency seemed a great framework for exploring ideas about regret, loss, hope, and happiness in adult lives. But it’s also because time travel is inherently fun — the idea of walking a cobblestone street with Emily Bronte thrills me! I think grownups deserve some magic too — or at least, its possibility.”
As readers prepare to embark on this temporal escapade, an exclusive excerpt from “Time Travel for Beginners” offers a glimpse into the intriguing world created by Moriarty. The story unfolds as Anna embarks on her first day at the Time Travel Agency, greeted by the enthusiastic Oatmeal-smock who ushers her into a whimsical journey through the agency’s inner workings.
From the meticulously tailored wardrobe options for time travelers to the secrets concealed behind the institution’s bright orange door, each detail adds depth and allure to the narrative. The excerpt provides a tantalizing taste of the intricate mechanisms governing time travel within Moriarty’s universe, enticing readers with promises of mystery, adventure, and the timeless allure of the unknown.
With publication slated for August 4, 2026, “Time Travel for Beginners” promises to be a captivating addition to Moriarty’s literary repertoire, inviting readers to explore the boundless realms of imagination and the enduring quest for reinvention and redemption. As the release date approaches, enthusiasts of Moriarty’s storytelling can now preorder the novel, eagerly anticipating the unveiling of this spellbinding tale of time, transformation, and the enduring power of magic.