these discussion questions pair really well with the book and i enjoyed talking to my friend who has also read about them. 5/5

A modern take on It’s A Wonderful Life. Nora is unhappy- very unhappy. Perhaps unhappy enough not to want to live anymore. Every life is full of decisions, Do we go on a date with this person .., or that one? Even the smallest decisions can change your life.
This novel is for anyone who has questioned the choices they have made - and isn’t that everyone???

As the moderator of a large virtual book club, this is brilliant!! It can be a struggle to coordinate discussions, especially if you are on your own with choosing your questions and discussion prices. This however makes it so easy, and the questions are perfect. It's a book club moderators dream come true!!

Helpful reader's guide to engage with The Midnight Library in a community reads program or other book club.

These are good discussion questions for my book club.
The color of font chosen for the questions though made it hard to read.

The Book Club Kit: The Midnight Library, by Matt Haig, is a great companion piece to help drive the discussion at your local book club. Lots of topics are provided to get the discussions rolling.

I absolutely adore The Midnight Library and always recommend it whenever anyone needs a new read.

This is a great companion to the book to get us thinking even more about our own life choices and what we’ve given up and why.

I can’t wait for Mary’s next book. Great to read an interview with him here.

This was a helpful tool in discussing this book with some friends! I especially appreciated the Q&A with the author. Thank you!

This was an amazing story! I loved the complexity of the main character, and her struggle to find meaning throughout the book. The story developed in a very meaningful way, and it was beautiful to watch her discover the things she loved and what mattered to her.

3.5 Stars!

“Librarians have knowledge. They guide you to the right books. The right words. They find the best places. Like soul-enhanced search engines.”

The story is of Nora Seed, a 35-year-old woman who is unhappy with her life and full of regret. After attempting to commit suicide, she ends up in a parallel state- somewhere between life & death at a place called The Midnight Library. This library is special, not only is her childhood librarian Mrs. Elm there to help guide her, but it’s also filled with thousands of books each one containing different versions of her life. As Nora flips through the books, she is transported to different times and places. Similar to stories like A Christmas Carol, Nora gets to see what her life would be like had she made other choices.

Fiction/ fantasy/ magical realism/ and inspirational all rolled into one. I really liked the message this book was telling. However, in my opinion, the pacing was off. Most of the book felt too long, while the ending seemed rushed.. the author could have told the same story in 100 pages less. But overall an interesting premise and enjoyable read.

Thank you NetGalley and Viking Publishing for sending me a copy!

Great resource to use with your book club. Lots of amazing discussion topics. My book club is looking to read this book and I will absolutely utilize this kit!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley.

The perfect companion to the book. I utilized the script for my book club and it was just perfect. The short commentary from the author was a great way to understand where his thoughts for the book came from.

The Midnight Library is a fictional book that takes you on a journey of the possible life decisions of
Nora Seed. Nora, the main character of this story, has almost given up on her life until she is given
the chance to change it. She could reverse her regretted decisions or follow a different career or undo
old breakups. However, she must look within herself as she travels through the Midnight Library’s
bookshelves to decide what is truly fulfilling for her, and what makes it worth living.

The book showed me a very simple message that we all seem to forget, and thus, we lose sight of
what’s important. The message is: Imagining a better life, is not reality. Imagining someone else’s life
as your own, is not reality. You are merely ‘imagining’ the happy parts, forgetting that life doesn’t
work this way. In reality, we go down unexpected paths that don’t necessarily make us satisfied or
happy, and sometimes, can shatter us to pieces. These paths could create self-doubt, irresponsibility,
uncontrollable anger, and hopelessness. As an escape, we then start building an ideal, dreamlike life
that we believe would make us happier and that we’re nothing without it. Little did we know that
these unwanted paths were there for a reason. They carried a life lesson that prepared us for the next
journey.

I also connected with Nora’s character as she reminded me of my old self. Over the past years, I used
to compare my life to others, constantly adding to my unhappiness. I felt useless, cursed with a life I
never asked for, and hopeless. It left me with no motivation or stamina, serving as a distraction from
my goals. The painful emotional experiences I went through were surprisingly my wake-up call. With
every situation I encountered, I learned when to stay and fight and when to leave. It was then that I
realized everything happens for a reason, and these situations led me to be who I am today. While
exploring Nora’s journey, I became aware that there were matters outside of my control and there
were matters within my control such as, my mindset, my energy, my friends and relationships, and
my free time. I had the choice to tailor these matters to what brings me joy, and with that, I could
achieve a better perspective on my life.

Matt Haig’s writing style was easy and relatable. I never felt lost or confused while reading this book.
He also paced his story really well; he didn’t rush, nor did he go slow. He provided just the right
amount of details to imagine the setting of the story and characters while travelling through Nora’s
adventures. I would definitely recommend this book to anybody. We are all going through mental
challenges, and we need to be reminded how important our life is, even if the world is unfair and
dark.

A short kit with questions about "The Midnight Library" and interview with the author. It is okay. Nothing truly enlightening,

It is rare for me to finish a book in a day, but this was one of those books. I had to finish it , to see how it ended. What I loved about this book was the forced introspection. Matt Haig teaches you to appreciate each day, love deeply, and never forget that your life can change in a moment. This book is worth the time and I would recommend it to any age.

I have previously read this book and think it would make a great book club kit, especially since the holds list at my library is still incredibly long, I am sure there are a ton of people who are eager to discuss this book. I think these are some really good discussion questions and insight from the author. These questions had me thinking back to when I read it and how I would answer, they were very thought-provoking.

I loved this book when I read it, and I was so eager to read it with my book club. This book club kit offers such good discussion topics and questions. Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Library Resources for a copy of this book for an honest review.

With this book club kit you get an fantastic tool for this outstanding read by Matt Haig, The Midnight Library.
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 blockbuster 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.

The midnight library was a delightful book with lots of discussion opportunities for book clubs. I highly recommend the book and the discussion opportunities.

The book club kit is an excellent resource for those discussing The Midnight Library. The questions made me think about the choices I would make if--or when--I visited The Midnight Library. 4 stars