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The Midnight Library hit in my feels more than any book I have read this year. This book covers emotional turmoil, mental illness, loss of loved ones, depression, and finding one‘s self. Reading this book gave me a new outlook on the path of my life. It showed me how regrets are meant to be made and life meant to be loved.

This felt like a breath of fresh air. TW for references to suicide/depression - but ultimately this book attempts to tackle the tough questions in life, especially in an age of social media when it‘s quite easy to compare yourself to others and feel you come up short. A nice reminder that every action has a consequence so be kind. 🐈

Nora is hanging between life and death in the Midnight Library. She gets a chance to live any number of infinite lives, looking for the I right one - the one where she fits, where everything is as it should be, because her current life isn‘t working out the way she wanted.

The premise is enticing, the execution could have been better. It wasn‘t until the last third that I connected with Nora. ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 / 5

This was my #doublespin for November.

Jumping into my #doublespin book next. I‘m trying to relax and decompress with lots of reading time, after a busy week. ❤️📚

This was a quick easy read after finishing Wheel of Time. It was okay.
Pros: 1) I liked the overall theme; 2) Very readable. 3) The ending; 4) The idea of the Midnight Library was creative.
Cons: 1) This story, in some ways, has been done many times before (think It's a Wonderful Life); 2)I didn't really like Nora until the end; 3)repetitiveness, even for a short book; 4)it was very predictable.

These are the two I have leaning more to the midnight library….let me know which you think best for #LMPBC

At first I was sure I wouldn‘t like this book, I started reading the first few chapters and I just wasn‘t into it, but then I felt this little connection, I felt what she was feeling, and then I just couldn‘t put it down. It‘s a touching quick read that honestly made me cry, but I don‘t regret it.

3 out of 5

I always like to have a book I finish just after midnight on NYE to kick off my reading challenges!

This year it was my last #booked2021 read 🤣. Hubby is also reading it, but not enjoying as much as I did. Not plot driven enough for him.

#pop22 #parallelreality

My #FaveGift would always have to be books! Love visiting book stores and libraries, not that done this much at all since COvID, more been virtual library visits!

Love books about libraries or books.

#FestivePhotoChallenge #WinterGames2021

#12BooksOf2021
My favorite from February was The Midnight Library, read with #OverBookedClub.
Runners up were With the Fire on High by Acevedo. I don‘t think she could write a bad book. Looking forward to her first adult fiction in 2023.
I also liked Dear Mrs Bird for the comedic relief and looking forward to reading the follow up.

#thoughtfulthursday
1. Reading this for my book club.
2. My Nan being able to walk after having had a knee replacement
3. When the phone rings/doorbell and I forget to put my book mark in and I lose my place 🥲

I found the ending exceedingly cringe-y, but Carey Mulligan‘s narration was excellent.

I waited ages for this #audiostitching listen. Not loving it, but it‘s an easy listen.

I went into this one pretty blindly and I‘m glad! An interesting concept and I‘ve quickly read almost a quarter of the book. I wonder where Nora is headed next.

I am in love with the premise of this book. I love the idea of living paths your life could have taken if you had made different decisions. I also loved that it showed no matter how much or little you have/have achieved, depression can still affect you. I will say though, the ending (which was insanely predictable) was a little too neatly wrapped into a bow. This did give me a lot to think about though.

#Booked2021 - library in title

Finished in time for book club tomorrow night. Very philosophical. As it turns out something I needed just now.
I look forward to the discussion. I might just read something else of his. Any recommendations?
@MrsMalaprop
#joysbooks2021

This was the first book of my new in-person book club. We haven't decided on a name yet but it should probably be “The Vaccinated“. It was the perfect book club book in that it has multiple themes that are well-suited for discussion. These include: regret, choices and life. Excellent read. Plus the cover is beautiful, which is important :)

My next Audible listen. I'm making an effort to listen more, probably when I'm exercising or when I go for walks. Because I barely drive anywhere anymore lol.

I would like to join the discussion at 4pm on The Midnight Library but I‘m new to Litsy and don‘t know how. Some guidance please, anybody? Thanks.
#overbookedclub #themidnightlibrary

“Never underestimate the big importance of small things”

We all wonder what would happen, or what would have happened, if we chose a different path. We all have regrets, but would we change them if we could?

This book makes you think, makes me reevaluate some life decisions. It was cute. No, not a great description for a book full of meaning, but that‘s how I see it. It was not my normal read, so it‘s hard for me to rate, but I did enjoy it.

First book of the year! Shooting for 2 every month at the bare minimum, but hoping for more.
In Matt Haig‘s book, Reasons to Stay Alive, he wrote to read books and enjoy them. Don‘t look forward to finishing them just enjoy them for what they are. 2021 goals. 💜 📚

The sun allergy is back, which means more days cooped up inside until the rash is gone... On top of this, the hubby has been fighting a nasty eye infection for the last two weeks, and still no improvement there. 2020, the year that just keeps giving. 🙄 I'm excited to be starting The Midnight Library though! I've heard fanastic things about it.

Started this today! Liking a lot so far 😁

So Midnight Library won best fiction on the goodreads awards but only by 5 votes!
I loved both these books - should have been considered a tie... can‘t believe how close it was!

Ever read a book that just feels like it found you at the right time? For me, it's this delightful book. About 1/3 through and I can't put it down. ❤️

I‘m posting one book per day from my ever-increasing TBR. No description. No explanation. Just books to read. Join the fun if you want.

Day 2.

#fromthetbrstacks

This was such a good book!
I don't think this is a spoiler because it happens right at the beginning but the main characters cat dies. My cat recently passed so that part really got me.
Such an interesting concept and so emotional at the same time.

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?'

Bad photo, wonderful book. Matt Haig could write down his shopping list or phone numbers and I would read it and think it the best ever, but this book is beautiful. Nora gets the chance to try out her ‘other‘ lives, which are in books on the shelves of the midnight library - firstly, who wouldn‘t want to do that and secondly, what an amazing concept. It‘s such a touching story and I bought a signed copy on the day after publication- couldn‘t wait!

Ooooooo coming in August! 🎉