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The Midnight Library
Book • 2020
The Midnight Library follows Nora Seed, a 35-year-old woman who feels trapped in a life filled with regret and disappointment.
After a series of devastating events, she attempts to end her life but instead finds herself in the Midnight Library, a limbo between life and death.
Here, guided by her childhood librarian Mrs. Elm, Nora can explore countless versions of her life by entering books that represent different paths she could have taken.
As she navigates these alternate lives, Nora must confront her regrets, understand the complexities of choice, and discover what truly makes a life worth living.
The novel delves into themes of regret, the meaning of life, and the importance of living in the present.
After a series of devastating events, she attempts to end her life but instead finds herself in the Midnight Library, a limbo between life and death.
Here, guided by her childhood librarian Mrs. Elm, Nora can explore countless versions of her life by entering books that represent different paths she could have taken.
As she navigates these alternate lives, Nora must confront her regrets, understand the complexities of choice, and discover what truly makes a life worth living.
The novel delves into themes of regret, the meaning of life, and the importance of living in the present.
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