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The Midnight Library

Matt Haig

Start date: April 1, 2021

Finish date: April 30, 2021

Discussion: 2021 Monthly Group Reads

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Jan 30, 2021 Colleen Wilkinson rated it it was amazing

This book is brilliantly written. It offers a provocative survey in philosophy and inspiration. You won’t be the same after finishing it.

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Mar 12, 2021 Christine rated it it was amazing

"There is no way of living that can immunize you from saddness."

This book was an experience in self reflection, an empowering hope for self acceptance, and the power of new possibilities. I loved the journey of thoughts it provoked including these I wrote down:
~Does just being aware that everything that can happen to you may have already happened in another reality obsolve you from the weight of your regrets?
~Doing just one thing differently is often the same as doing everything differently. ...more

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May 16, 2022 Piepie | The Napping Bibliophile rated it liked it

Shelves: fantasy-and-supernatural, read-in-2022

I had read mixed reviews about this book, but I ended up really enjoying it. This story covers mental health, second chances, friendship, family, and really a whole range of topics. Nora is one of those characters that you're going to be thinking about for a long while. A great book club pick. ...more

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Apr 09, 2021 Cari rated it liked it

Shelves: kindle-read, popsugar-2021

An easy, enjoyable read, despite its heavy subject matter and - at times - somewhat heavy-handed philosophizing. I liked the construct of the library but found the implementation - particularly the ending - quite predictable.

2021 Popsugar challenge - a book about do-overs or fresh starts

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Feb 21, 2021 Beth rated it really liked it

An engaging look at the power of regrets to weigh us down in life. Very enjoyable. The beginning is a little hard because Nora is just so stuck in quicksand, it's painful to experience. But she grows on you and her journey is believable. ...more

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