About this episode
The episode discusses the novel 'The Midnight Library' by Matt Haig and explores various related topics.
This week we are discussing the popular 2020 novel, "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig. A novel that means well, but does that mean it's a good book? We discuss our thoughts on the book and the genre we think it fits into along with a myriad of other topics* *Other topics include stomach illnesses, Zachary Taylor, copious amounts of cherries, chilled milk, raw milk, and more. As always thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on the book. Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email willbebooks@gmail.com Goodreads: Therewillbebooks ko-fi.com/therewillbbooks patreon.com/therewillbbooks
People in this episode
Host: Peter Murphy
Topics covered
- book discussion
- literature
- genre analysis
- health
- historical figures
- food
Keywords
- The Midnight Library
- Matt Haig
- book review
- literary genre
- health topics
- historical references
- food discussions
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Midnight Library
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