Discussion Questions for The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Why do you think Nora felt useless and wanted to die?

What do you think Nora was looking for in her life? Do you believe she found it?

How does not feeling supported affect people’s decisions about their lives?

Do you think the author did a good job at portraying Nora’s depression? Why or why not?

Why did you think Mrs. Elm was chosen to be Nora’s contact person in her pseudo-life?

What do you think it would be like to be thrown into the middle of a life situation not knowing what was going on before you arrived?

The book referred to the great importance of small things. What are the small but important things in your life?

Have you ever wondered what your life would have been like if you had made a different choice?

Do you think we would benefit from trying out our life choices before committing to them? Why or why not?

What would be in your book of regrets?

Do you believe other people’s happiness is the most important thing to consider when making decisions? Why or why not?

Why do you think Nora was unhappy with most of her pseudo-life options?

What do you think of Nora eventually deciding that she was content with the life she already had?