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The Midnight Library

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The Midnight Library

by Matt Haig

We found 9 books with similar themes, writing style, and atmosphere. Each one hand-picked for readers who couldn't put down The Midnight Library.

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This novel explores the concept of alternate lives and second chances through a woman who repeatedly dies and relives different versions of her life.

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A mind-bending thriller that delves into the nature of memory and reality, similar to 'The Midnight Library's' exploration of what-ifs.

The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August
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Follows a man who lives his life over and over, retaining memories of his past lives, echoing the theme of exploring different life paths.

This is how it always is
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This is how it always is

Laurie Frankel

2017
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While focusing on family and identity, it touches on themes of acceptance and living authentically, resonating with the self-discovery aspect of 'The Midnight Library'.

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

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A woman makes a Faustian bargain for immortality and lives through centuries, exploring themes of regret, connection, and the meaning of a life lived.

Cloud Cuckoo Land
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Cloud Cuckoo Land

Anthony Doerr

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This novel weaves together multiple storylines across time, exploring the enduring power of stories and human connection, much like the interconnected lives in 'The Midnight Library'.

The Time Traveler's Wife
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A unique love story complicated by involuntary time travel, exploring the impact of choices and the nature of fate across different timelines.

The Ten Thousand Doors of January
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The Ten Thousand Doors of January

Alix E. Harrow

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A young woman discovers doors to other worlds, exploring themes of storytelling, destiny, and the power of choice in shaping one's reality.

Klara and the Sun
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Klara and the Sun

Kazuo Ishiguro

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An artificial friend observes human behavior and contemplates love and existence, offering a unique perspective on life and connection, similar to Nora's introspective journey.

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