THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY - Matt Haig

“𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆.”

Goodreads rating - 4.0/5 
My rating - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 

Genre - Fantasy, Sci-Fi

This is a touching and insightful story about Nora Seed, a woman burdened by regret and disappointment. When Nora finds herself in the Midnight Library, a magical space between life and death, she gets a chance to explore the countless alternate lives she could have lived. Each book in this library represents a different path she might have taken, offering her the opportunity to undo her regrets and seek a life that feels more fulfilling.

As Nora delves into these alternate realities, she discovers that even the lives that seem perfect on the surface come with their own set of challenges. With the guidance of a comforting figure from her past, she learns that every choice has its trade-offs, and that happiness is not as straightforward as it seems. This journey through her potential lives helps Nora understand herself better and appreciate the complexity of her experiences.

Matt Haig's novel is a heartfelt exploration of what it means to live a good life. Through Nora's journey, readers are encouraged to reflect on their own lives and the choices they've made. "The Midnight Library" beautifully illustrates that true contentment comes not from erasing our regrets but from embracing the imperfect, unpredictable nature of life and finding meaning in the journey itself.