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The Midnight Library

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9781786892737

The Midnight Library is a fiction, science fiction, general, fiction, fantasy, general book by Matt Haig.

About this book

The Midnight Library is a 2020 speculative novel by Matt Haig about a woman named Nora Seed, who after reaching a breaking point in her life, finds herself in a mystical library that allows her to explore the infinite versions of her life and discover what truly makes it worth living. It was generally well received by critics.

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What Readers Are Saying

“Gave it five stars. The Midnight Library is the kind of book I'll keep coming back to and noticing new things in.”

fictionfix
4.5

“Enjoyed it but felt the ending was predictable. The journey was more interesting than the destination.”

plottwist
3.5

“Quick read with a big heart. Mrs. Elm is the librarian we all need in our lives.”

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Reviews (14)

F
Apr 23, 2026

Gave it five stars. The Midnight Library is the kind of book I'll keep coming back to and noticing new things in.

P
Apr 23, 2026

Enjoyed it but felt the ending was predictable. The journey was more interesting than the destination.

C
Apr 19, 2026

Quick read with a big heart. Mrs. Elm is the librarian we all need in our lives.

E
Apr 17, 2026

Perfect book club pick. Gave us so much to discuss about regret, choices, and what makes a good life.

L
Apr 17, 2026

A beautiful concept - a library between life and death where each book is a life you could have lived.

W
Apr 16, 2026

I went in skeptical of the hype around The Midnight Library and came out a complete convert. Matt Haig pulls off something rare.

Q
Apr 16, 2026

Made me cry. The message that the root life has its own beauty is something everyone needs to hear.

B
Apr 15, 2026

Haig has a gift for making philosophy feel like a warm hug. Not every book needs to be complex to be profound.

S
Apr 14, 2026

The multiverse concept applied to one person's regrets. Simple but effective storytelling.

N
Apr 13, 2026

Heartwarming and well-paced. Some of the alternate lives felt a bit surface-level but the message resonates.

C
Apr 13, 2026

Read this during a tough time and it was exactly what I needed. Haig writes about mental health with such empathy.

S
Apr 12, 2026

A bit too neat and tidy for my taste. The life lessons feel spoon-fed at times. Still enjoyable.

R
Apr 12, 2026

The Midnight Library earned its place in the canon. A few sections felt longer than they needed to be, but the whole holds together beautifully.

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Feb 1, 2026

What I really love about Matt Haig, is the small chapters in his books. They are perfect for subway reading.

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The Midnight Library is a 2020 speculative novel by Matt Haig about a woman named Nora Seed, who after reaching a breaking point in her life, finds herself in a mystical library that allows her to explore the infinite versions of her life and discover what truly makes it worth living. It was general...

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The Midnight Library was written by Matt Haig.

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The Midnight Library has an average rating of 4.2/5 based on 14 ratings on Booklogr.