God and Other Librarians

Summary

• Nora Seed is talking to Mrs. Elm, the librarian of the Midnight Library.
• Nora questions if Mrs. Elm is God, based on their previous interactions and the surreality of the Midnight Library.
• Mrs. Elm hints that Nora is changing; instead of wanting to die, she is upset about the concept of dying again.
• Nora denies this, believing her life isn't worth living, but Mrs. Elm suggests Nora's Book of Regrets is getting lighter, indicating she might not truly believe this.
• Mrs Elm explains that Nora needs to understand herself better, remove her barriers, and face truths about herself.
• The Midnight Library is providing Nora with a chance to choose a life where she would be happiest.
• Nora realizes that she should be careful while selecting a life because there might not always be an infinite choice.
• Mrs. Elm warns Nora that if the Midnight Library collapses, she will die permanently.
• Nora understands the urgency of thinking earnestly about where she wants to be, realizing that life could be worth living in the right circumstances.
• Released back among the books, Nora decides to rethink her choices and dreams based on her conversation with Mrs. Elm.
• She comes to understand herself better, realizing her love for music and her regret for giving up on singing and playing in a band.
• Nora resolves to ask for the "book" that leads to the life where she continues her passion for music.