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PhilipE

Lila: A Novel | Marilynne Robinson

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Adore this set of books. Thoughtful. Spiritual. Deeply moving. Every sentence full of meaning.

kricheal

Lila: A Novel | Marilynne Robinson

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I know this was a good book... but I'm in such a slump lately. I'm pushing through and nothing is standing out to me! I'm in need of recommendations!

Prairiegirl_reading I wish I had a good slump buster for you. 😞 The only thing that worked for me lately was to try not to think about books and watch every single episode of rupaul‘s drag race I could find. I don‘t necessarily recommend that specifically, just saying I empathize. My reading brain just needed a break. 2y

readordierachel When I'm slumping hard, I usually reread a favorite. It can be comforting to read something I know I'm gonna enjoy 2y

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kricheal

Lila: A Novel | Marilynne Robinson

Starting this next on #audio

jlhammar My favorite Marilynne Robinson. Enjoy! 2y

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Lesliereads

Jack | Marilynne Robinson

Yes, after gushing over Marilynne Robinson‘s writing in Gilead, Home, and Lila, I‘m having to bail on Jack. 74 pages in and he and Della are still in the cemetery….I‘m weary and having difficulty believing this scene and their exchange. #MarilynneRobinson #Gilead #Gileadseries

bnp Same for me. I lived Home & Lila, but list interest in the cemetery 2y

Lesliereads @bnp a bummer, but I‘m kind of glad I‘m not the only one. At least we enjoyed Home and Lila! 🦋 2y

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Lesliereads

Lila: A Novel | Marilynne Robinson

I actually finished this some weeks ago. I‘ve read 3 of the Gilead books - all loans from the library- and as you can see, I found a copy of Jack on my last visit. Honestly, I think I need to purchase the box set because I really kind of love Marilynne Robinson‘s writing, and each book comes with its own astonishing meditative gifts. #marilynnerobinson #gileadseries

BkClubCare I could suggest you skip to the last quarter, but this “practice” is new for me - I used to be aghast when friends tell me to try and read the end first! But now in my stage of reading experiences, I am finding it a useful tool when I get stuck. I hope to someday reread Gilead. Nice to connect with you 😊 2y

BkClubCare Whoops - this comment was meant for your Jack post. Nevermind me. 2y

Lesliereads @BkClubCare Thanks for the suggestion, anyway! 😊 2y

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ItsAnotherJen

Lila: A Novel | Marilynne Robinson

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I feel like this would be a good book to read when it's raining or snowing. It's such a quiet read. Like listening to a old country song or reading a poem. I kept forgetting I was reading it and would set it aside while I went back to reading an e-book or two before picking it back up.
I did like it. If I was in the right mood for it, I wouldn't of taken so long to get through it. The writing was excellent. 3.5 stars

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Cathy_J

Lila: A Novel | Marilynne Robinson

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The third book in the Gilead series, I really enjoy these quiet and thoughtful books. We are in the midst of another lockdown here in Melbourne so the slower pace kind of matches my mood. ⭐⭐⭐ Maybe I need something cheery next 🤔

Crazeedi Have you read her newest?

Jack

Cathy_J @Crazeedi No I haven't and I am definitely going to. I have heard Housekeeping is very good as well! 3y

mjtwo Are the second and third less theological @Cathy_J ? 3y

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Suet624 Housekeeping is a wonderful book. I hope you read it! 3y

Cathy_J @mjtwo Yes. Definitely less in Home (my favourite so far) and I was alright with the level in Lila. 3y

Cathy_J @Suet624 I definitely will now 😊 3y

Crazeedi @Cathy_J i have housekeeping on my shelf, n÷d to bumb up 3y

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merelybookish

Lila: A Novel | Marilynne Robinson

Started this today. Hoping to read it and Jack before the end of the year. If I manage, I will have read all of Robinson's novels in the past year.
Also shopping for Xmas cards.
#feastmode @Hestapleton

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AnneCecilie

Lila: A Novel | Marilynne Robinson

#WeeklyForcast

? I started the book by Høyer earlier today and hope to finish today or tomorrow
? Finish A Manual for CleaningWomen #BookSpin for June
? Start Lila #DoubleSpin for June
? I‘ll also be picking up some books at the library tomorrow or Tuesday, and I want to get at a few of them straight away, like Heartstopper volume 3

? I need to listen more to the seventh Department Q book