This Week in Time Travel — Week of June 1, 2026

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke added 34,721 ratings this week — more than any other Time Travel title and remarkable for a book published this year. Here's what else moved.

Most Read Time Travel Books This Week

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

Published: April 7, 2026

Summary: A traditional American woman, a “tradwife” influencer, suddenly awakens in the brutal reality of 1855—where she must unravel whether this living nightmare is an elaborate hoax, a twisted reality show, or something far more sinister in this sensational debut novel.

Stats: 235,453 → 270,174 (+34,721) — Its 15% growth puts it ahead of every other Time Travel title this week.

Tales from the Cafe by Toshikazu Kawaguchi, Geoffrey Trousselot

Published: September 17, 2020

Summary: The second book in the multi-million-copy bestselling series about a cosy Japanese cafe that offers its visitors the chance to travel back in time.

Stats: 142,251 → 142,364 (+113) — Minimal growth, but consistent performance on the Time Travel charts.

Voyager by Diana Gabaldon

Published: August 7, 2001

Summary: The extraordinary saga continues with Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser.

Stats: 334,798 → 334,868 (+70) — A steady performer, though its 0.02% growth is the lowest in the top 5.

Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon

Published: October 16, 2018

Summary: Claire Randall and Jamie Fraser’s story continues in this breathtaking novel.

Stats: 272,431 → 272,487 (+56) — Similar to Voyager, it shows minimal but consistent growth.

Rising in Time Travel

The Midnight Train by Matt Haig

Published: May 26, 2026

Summary: A magical, time-travelling love story, from the world of The Midnight Library.

Stats: 3,210 → 6,030 (88%, +2,820) — Leads the Time Travel genre in growth this week.

Under Story by Chloe Benjamin

Published: September 1, 2026

Summary: An intimate yet epic love story and a sweeping odyssey of scientific discovery.

Stats: 162 → 171 (5.6%, +9) — Though its absolute numbers are lower, its percentage growth is notable.

Twenty Something Else by Stephanie Mack

Published: June 9, 2026

Summary: A woman wakes up from a pickleball accident with the unexpected chance to relive her twenties.

Stats: 124 → 129 (4.0%, +5) — Shows promise with its debut growth, though it has a long way to catch up to the lead.

Into a Golden Era by Gabrielle Meyer

Published: May 5, 2026

Summary: A spellbinding tale where one woman’s impossible choice will determine not just her fate, but the course of history itself.

Stats: 1,364 → 1,378 (1.0%, +14) — Its growth, while modest, indicates a steady interest in the title.

Time Travel Pick of the Week

The Midnight Train by Matt Haig is the standout, with an 88% growth week-over-week, adding 2,820 ratings. Its performance indicates a strong interest in time-traveling love stories, particularly those that explore themes of second chances and revisiting the past. The fact that it’s leading the genre in growth, with the highest percentage increase, makes it the most interesting story this week.