“Want…is an interesting word. It means lack. Sometimes, if we fill that lack with something else the original want disappears entirely. Maybe you have a lack problem rather than a want problem. Maybe there is a life that you really want to live.”

What if I told you that you had a chance to live your life differently? The Midnight Library’s Matt Haig claims that between life and death, there is a library, full of an infinite number of life stories. Pick the one you want to live in, but choose wisely—if you are disappointed with your choice, you’re sent right back to the library. After her overdose, Nora is sent to the Midnight Library to review her life options. A quick look into the Book of Regrets leads her to select from a few “better” options, including lives where she’s an Olympian swimmer or the lead singer of a rock band. Through all of her regrets and life paths, Nora quickly realizes that “the only way to learn is to live.” However, are the “better” life options truly the least disappointing? You may be surprised by Nora’s ultimate choice!

This absorbing book is drawing plenty of attention, and rightfully so. For those of you who love the idea of a magical reset, this one’s definitely for you. (Think “It’s a Wonderful Life.”) Both my mom and I agree that this book is pretty darn close to 5 out of 5 shiny stars. A great weekend read that’s the perfect mix of entertainment and reflection. You’ll be hooked from the beginning – we couldn’t put this feel-good book down!

Posted by Michelle