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The Midnight Library

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ISBN

9781786892737

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

About this book

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 dazzling novel about all the choices that go into a life well lived, from the internationally bestselling author of Reasons to Stay Alive and How To Stop Time. 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, Matt Haig’s enchanting new novel, 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.

About the Author

Matt Haig is the author of The Midnight Library. Browse their full catalog on Booklogr.

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What Readers Are Saying

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

epiloguefan

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

plottwist
3.5

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

betweenpages
4.5

Reviews (11)

E
Mar 6, 2026

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

P
Mar 3, 2026

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

B
Feb 27, 2026

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

C
Feb 22, 2026

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

Q
Feb 17, 2026

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

S
Feb 12, 2026

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

S
Feb 7, 2026

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

C
Feb 2, 2026

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

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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.

N
Jan 28, 2026

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is The Midnight Library?+

The Midnight Library is a Fiction, science fiction, general, Fiction, fantasy, general book.

What is The Midnight Library about?+

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 y...

Who wrote The Midnight Library?+

The Midnight Library was written by Matt Haig.

What is the rating of The Midnight Library?+

The Midnight Library has an average rating of 4.1/5 based on 11 ratings on Booklogr.