Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
A New York Times Bestseller | One of Barack Obama’s Favorite Books of the Year
Experience the "hottest debut of the year" (Cosmopolitan) that has captured the hearts of readers and critics alike. Kaliane Bradley’s The Ministry of Time is a genre-defying masterpiece—part time-travel romance, part spy thriller, and part workplace comedy.
The Story: In the near future, a disaffected civil servant is offered a high-paying position at a mysterious new government agency: The Ministry of Time. Her task? To act as a "bridge" for Commander Graham Gore, a Victorian naval officer rescued from his doomed 1845 Arctic expedition seconds before his death.
As she helps Gore navigate the complexities of 21st-century life—from washing machines to the modern geopolitical landscape—an unlikely romance blossoms. But beneath the surface of this social experiment lies a web of conspiracy, surveillance, and a chilling question: What happens to the future when the past starts living in your house?
Why You’ll Love It:
- Award-Winning Pedigree: Winner of the Goodreads Choice Award for Science Fiction and a Hugo Award Finalist.
- Celebrity & Critic Approved: A Good Morning America Book Club Pick and named a Best Book of the Year by NPR, Vanity Fair, Esquire, Vox, and Kirkus Reviews.
- Unique Genre Blend: "Imagine if The Time Traveler’s Wife had an affair with A Gentleman in Moscow" (The Washington Post).
- Expertly Crafted: A witty and "electric" exploration of power, history, and the potential for love to change the timeline.
"Witty, sexy, and fresh... I loved every second." — Emily Henry