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The Midnight Library

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The Midnight Library by Matt Haig explores the concept of a library where each book contains a version of a person's life had they made different decisions. The protagonist, Nora Seed, finds herself within this unique library, guiding her through diverse life paths as she seeks a life she truly desires. This thought-provoking novel delves into existential themes, making readers reflect on regrets, choices, and the possibilities each life can hold.
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You might enjoy this story if you appreciate thought-provoking narratives about life choices, second chances, and the exploration of alternative realities. It offers a unique blend of philosophy and emotional depth, making it perfect for readers interested in the "what ifs" of life and the impact of our decisions.

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The Midnight Library

The touching, funny and heartwarming new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of How to Stop Time and Reasons to Stay Alive.

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Between life and death there is a library.

When Nora Seed finds herself in the Midnight Library, she has a chance to make things right. Up until now, her life has been full of misery and regret. She feels she has let everyone down, including herself. But things are about to change.

The books in the Midnight Library enable Nora to live as if she had done things differently. With the help of an old friend, she can now undo every one of her regrets as she tries to work out her perfect life. But things aren't always what she imagined they'd be, and soon her choices place the library and herself in extreme danger.

Before time runs out, she must answer the ultimate question: what is the best way to live?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786892706

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 August 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 162.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 473g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Matt Haig is the number one bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive and Notes on a Nervous Planet, and six highly acclaimed novels for adults, including How to Stop Time, The Humans and The Radleys. He has also written many books for children and has won the Blue Peter Book Award, the Smarties Book Prize and been nominated three times for the Carnegie Medal. He has sold more than a million books in the UK and his work has been translated into over forty languages.

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