Synopsis: 

The book opens on a teenage Nora Seed having a conversation with her school librarian, Mrs. Elm.  They are discussing the possibilities for Nora’s future.  Then we fast forward to nineteen years later when Nora decides that she is done living.  Nora sees her life as quite a disappointment.  She lost her cat and her job in a matter of hours.  She has strained relationships with people she was once close to.  Nora then writes a letter stating that she had all the opportunities for a great life, but she made all the wrong choices.

Suddenly, Nora wakes up and finds herself in a building that resembles a library.  She also finds a familiar face there who serves as her guide during this library visit.

Eventually, we learn that this library is unique to Nora.  It contains books upon books that each tell different versions of what Nora’s life could be if she had made different choices.  Each time Nora begins reading one of the books, she is transported to the “Nora” of that specific book’s story.  

Soon, Nora understands and accept how this all works.  Her time in each book varies as does her experience in each book.  When Nora is excited about the life she is experiencing, the library seems to come to life.  When Nora begins to lose hope, the library becomes unstable.  While there are different characters in each book, the core people in Nora’s life are always referenced, all affected by Nora’s life choices.  Eventually Nora realizes she needs to decide which life is best.