The Midnight Library
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
£0.00 for first 30 days
The Midnight Library
Buy Now for £19.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
-
Narrated by:
-
Carey Mulligan
-
By:
-
Matt Haig
About this listen
THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING WORLDWIDE PHENOMENON
READERS' MOST LOVED BOOK OF 2021
WINNER OF THE GOODREADS CHOICE AWARD FOR FICTION
Nora's life has been going from bad to worse. Then at the stroke of midnight on her last day on earth she finds herself transported to a library. There she is given the chance to undo her regrets and try out each of the other lives she might have lived. Which raises the ultimate question: with infinite choices, what is the best way to live?
©2020 Matt Haig (P)2020 Canongate Books LtdListeners also enjoyed...
Featured article: The top trending BookTok audiobooks
For audiobook lovers, nothing comes close to the feeling of stumbling upon a new favourite adventure, love story, or thriller. Finding that new favourite is now easier than ever! The world of BookTok is overflowing with audiobooks ready to become your new obsession....
Critic reviews
"Beautiful." (Jodi Picoult)
"Uplifting." (i)
"Absorbing.' (New York Times)
What listeners say about The Midnight Library
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Mhairi
- 16-08-20
A beautiful story, fantastic narrator.
Really enjoyed this story, thought provoking and life affirming. Found it difficult to put down.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
16 people found this helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Ragne
- 17-11-20
Well written
The story is not very original, and it's predictable. But, it's well written enough for 4 stars.
The narrator has a very pleasant voice, and does a good job, tweaking it just enough to hear the difference between the characters.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Natalie
- 07-10-20
A lovely story on regret and the power to change
Matt Haig has played around with our feelings of regret and the great human trait of wishing 'if only' or 'What if' An old message from time immemorial that i am sure most of us are already aware of, but given a fresh new slant
This book is beautifully written and exquisitely narrated but the strength of the message will depend entirely on where you are in your life.
There is a lot of wisdom in his words. I understand how some readers thought This book may be dangerous in the hands of certain people feeling vulnerable or fragile....but
Personally I think if his message is taken onboard (about being the best version of yourself and connecting to what is really important to you) if applied in real life it does have power to make a difference, small or enormous!
And if none at all! it is still an absolutely lovely story book.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Quilting Jo
- 11-01-21
The Midnight Library
A great book, beautifully read, and a fascinating story, I really enjoyed this and can highly recommend this .
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Cheryl
- 03-11-22
Wonderful actually
This is a beautiful book, I found it really heartwarming, albeit a little dark in places. It certainly got to me as twice I found myself welling up over breakfast reading this.
This book explores what is a really sensitive subject (depression and suicide) but it is really well and sympathetically told. I absolutely love Matt Haig’s writing, he excels at this. I also really enjoyed the narrator’s take on it, no dramatics required, it just needed to be read with feeling which she did perfectly.
I found the main character Nora really likeable, it is all told from her point of view and I wanted her to do well. The story itself is an original idea, one that perhaps many can relate to - are we not all trying to find a life that makes us happy whilst also balancing pleasing those around us?
I found this to be an interesting book just as a novel but also inspiring at times almost like a self help book.
Well worth a listen, just have some tissues to hand.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Chris Payne
- 04-11-22
A modern mix of a Wonderful Life and The Secret
Had no idea what to expect when reading this, but wonderfully entertained all the way through. Somewhat predictable, but not to its detriment. If you’re looking for an uplifting, motivating and well performed piece of fiction then give this a go.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Georget
- 04-11-22
multi layered pleasure
I only started this because it was free but ended up thoroughly enjoying it within 48hrs. so many aspects to the story, the theory behind it and each sub text. perfect narration, read with expressions and feelings. superb
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- Liam Johnson
- 04-11-22
Lovley book, but a perfect narrator
I felt great after finishing this title, I also think the narrator's style suits the story really well.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Becky C-W
- 04-11-22
fantastic story
I just loved this book !! would definitely recommend. could not stop listening !
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Lauren Gallagher
- 21-10-21
Fantastic, poignant and inspiring
After reading the reviews I wasn't sure I'd like this book.
I think every depressed person needs to read this for some inspiration.
It reminds me that I need to be mindful and that just because a part of my day or a whole day has been disastrous, it doesn't mean tomorrow will be.
I suffer with my mental health but this wonderful book has reminded me that my life can start again at any point, it takes work but if you really want something you can achieve it with work.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful