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If I loved The Midnight Library, what other books would I like?

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Nicflowers82 · 24/12/2025 12:40

I would love some recommendations of books you have loved . I found The Midnight Library so thought provoking . I don’t mind if it’s fiction or non fiction. And it can be anything from total escapism to something more relevant to a mid 40s Mumsnetter….

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IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 25/12/2025 07:07

The Keeper of Lost Things

Everythingwillbeokay · 25/12/2025 07:18

Placemarking to steal ideas!

TheGoodEnoughWife · 25/12/2025 07:20

Twice by Mitch Albom - I loved Midnight Library and also loved this so that would be my recommendation.

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MotherOfCatBoy · 25/12/2025 07:44

The Versions of Us, Laura Barnett - one couple who meet in Oxford, three potential stories/ lives. Really enjoyed it.

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Nicflowers82 · 25/12/2025 08:18

RhaenysRocks · 25/12/2025 06:56

Ben Elton wrote one called Time after Time about time travellers trying to stop WW1 from happening which is v good and Stephen Fry "Making History" about a simar idea for WW2. Also agree with Life after Life. I liked ML..i use it when I'm teaching philosophy. I get my 6th form to identify a couple of points in their life where they could have chosen something else and write about what might have happened.
Also, film not book but I assume you know Sliding Doors?

Yes ! Love sliding doors and wish I was in your philosophy class 🤣

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Lilyandthechickencannon · 27/12/2025 21:21

Just popping back in to say that The Midnight Library and The Ministry of Time are both currently on Kindle deals for about 99p each.

Springup24 · 27/12/2025 22:39

thisoldcity · 24/12/2025 16:25

The Names by Florence Knapp.

Definitely The Names. A brilliant book. I couldn't put it down.

Some quite tough DV scenes, and very clear about the impact on the young daughter in particular. Hard to read at times, but so worth it.

PricklesLikely · 28/12/2025 10:26

The Binding by Bridget Collins
Weyward by Emilia Hart
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby van Pelt

are all books I have enjoyed, and I loved The Midnight Library too. Plus other books by the same authors.

Wishimaywishimight · 28/12/2025 10:27

TheDandyLion · 24/12/2025 16:15

Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Oh I second this - I loved it!

Foxpooshampoo · 28/12/2025 10:32

Piranesi?

Ladygodalmighty · 02/02/2026 19:10

Nicflowers82 · 24/12/2025 12:40

I would love some recommendations of books you have loved . I found The Midnight Library so thought provoking . I don’t mind if it’s fiction or non fiction. And it can be anything from total escapism to something more relevant to a mid 40s Mumsnetter….

The invisible life of Addie Larue - V E Schwab

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