The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley

A GMA Book Club Pick. A New York Times Bestseller. A Hugo Award Finalist. A Goodreads Choice Award Winner for Science Fiction. One of Barack Obama’s favorite books of Summer 2024. This debut arrived like a wave — and it hasn’t stopped.

Part time-travel romance, part spy thriller, part workplace comedy, The Ministry of Time is the kind of novel that defies easy categorization and earns a permanent place on your shelf. In a near-future government ministry, a civil servant is assigned to “bridge” — live with, assist, and monitor — Commander Graham Gore, an Arctic explorer plucked from 1847 and very much confused by Spotify, washing machines, and the fall of the British Empire.

What begins as an awkward roommate situation slowly, inevitably, becomes something far more tender. And when the true nature of the Ministry’s project comes to light, everything changes.

Emily Henry called it “electric… I loved every second.” The Washington Post compared it to The Time Traveler’s Wife meeting A Gentleman in Moscow. The Los Angeles Times praised its “fresh and thrilling” wit.

The kind of book you’ll want to read in one long sitting — maybe on a rainy afternoon, listening to the waves outside. It’s funny, romantic, genuinely surprising, and quietly asks some big questions about power, history, and what we owe one another.

• Perfect for fans of: literary sci-fi, slow-burn romance, and clever genre-bending fiction
• Acclaimed by: NPR, Vanity Fair, Esquire, Vox, Kirkus Reviews, and more
• Ideal for: book clubs, beach bags, and anyone craving something genuinely original

Trust us — this one’s a keeper.

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