The Midnight Library
by Matt Haig
"Between life and death there is a library, and within that library, the shelves go on forever. Every book provides a chance to try another life you could have lived. To see how things would be if you had made other choices... Would you have done anything different, if you had the chance to undo your regrets?"
A novel about all the choices that go into a life well lived, the infinite possibilities that lie ahead, and what makes life worth living in the first place.
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Book Description
Somewhere out beyond the edge of the universe there is a library that contains an infinite number of books, each one the story of another reality. One tells the story of your life as it is, along with another book for the other life you could have lived if you had made a different choice at any point in your life. While we all wonder how our lives might have been, what if you had the chance to go to the library and see for yourself? Would any of these other lives truly be better?
In The Midnight Library, Nora Seed finds herself faced with this decision. Faced with the possibility of changing her life for a new one, following a different career, undoing old breakups, realizing her dreams of becoming a glaciologist, she must search within herself as she travels through the Midnight Library to decide what is truly fulfilling in life, and what makes it worth living in the first place.
"Nora's life is burdened by regrets. Then she finds herself in the Midnight Library. There, each book represents a different life she could have lived. As she explores the infinite possibilities, she must answer the ultimate question: What is the best way to live?"
Why Readers Love This Book:
- Philosophical yet accessible: Explores deep questions about life, regret, and happiness in an engaging narrative
- Emotionally resonant: Connects with readers who have ever wondered "what if?" about their own lives
- Hopeful message: Ultimately delivers a powerful, uplifting message about life's possibilities
- Perfect for book clubs: Sparks meaningful conversations about life choices and regrets
- Critically acclaimed: Praised by critics and readers alike for its originality and emotional depth
Book Details
| Title | The Midnight Library |
| Author | Matt Haig |
| Publisher | Viking (Penguin Random House) |
| Publication Date | August 13, 2020 (First Edition) |
| Pages | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0525559477 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0525559474 |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Contemporary Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Fantasy |
| Awards | Goodreads Choice Award for Best Fiction (2020) |
| Dimensions | 6.4 x 1.1 x 9.5 inches (Hardcover) |
| Weight | 1.2 pounds (Hardcover) |
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