The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

The Midnight Library is a 2020 novel by British author Matt Haig about Nora Seed, a woman who, after attempting suicide, finds herself in a library between life and death where she can explore infinite alternate lives based on different choices she could have made. The story follows Nora as she tries out various lives, from being an Olympic swimmer to a glaciologist, to discover what truly makes a life fulfilling and worth living. The novel is a thought-provoking exploration of regret, self-acceptance, and the infinite possibilities of life