Author: Marilynne Robinson
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 0374709084
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award National Book Award Finalist A new American classic from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Gilead and Housekeeping Marilynne Robinson, one of the greatest novelists of our time, returns to the town of Gilead in an unforgettable story of a girlhood lived on the fringes of society in fear, awe, and wonder. Lila, homeless and alone after years of roaming the countryside, steps inside a small-town Iowa church-the only available shelter from the rain-and ignites a romance and a debate that will reshape her life. She becomes the wife of a minister, John Ames, and begins a new existence while trying to make sense of the life that preceded her newfound security. Neglected as a toddler, Lila was rescued by Doll, a canny young drifter, and brought up by her in a hardscrabble childhood. Together they crafted a life on the run, living hand to mouth with nothing but their sisterly bond and a ragged blade to protect them. Despite bouts of petty violence and moments of desperation, their shared life was laced with moments of joy and love. When Lila arrives in Gilead, she struggles to reconcile the life of her makeshift family and their days of hardship with the gentle Christian worldview of her husband which paradoxically judges those she loves. Revisiting the beloved characters and setting of Robinson's Pulitzer Prize-winning Gilead and Home, a National Book Award finalist, Lila is a moving expression of the mysteries of existence that is destined to become an American classic.
Lila (Oprah's Book Club)
Author: Marilynne Robinson
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 0374709084
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award National Book Award Finalist A new American classic from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Gilead and Housekeeping Marilynne Robinson, one of the greatest novelists of our time, returns to the town of Gilead in an unforgettable story of a girlhood lived on the fringes of society in fear, awe, and wonder. Lila, homeless and alone after years of roaming the countryside, steps inside a small-town Iowa church-the only available shelter from the rain-and ignites a romance and a debate that will reshape her life. She becomes the wife of a minister, John Ames, and begins a new existence while trying to make sense of the life that preceded her newfound security. Neglected as a toddler, Lila was rescued by Doll, a canny young drifter, and brought up by her in a hardscrabble childhood. Together they crafted a life on the run, living hand to mouth with nothing but their sisterly bond and a ragged blade to protect them. Despite bouts of petty violence and moments of desperation, their shared life was laced with moments of joy and love. When Lila arrives in Gilead, she struggles to reconcile the life of her makeshift family and their days of hardship with the gentle Christian worldview of her husband which paradoxically judges those she loves. Revisiting the beloved characters and setting of Robinson's Pulitzer Prize-winning Gilead and Home, a National Book Award finalist, Lila is a moving expression of the mysteries of existence that is destined to become an American classic.
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN: 0374709084
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award National Book Award Finalist A new American classic from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Gilead and Housekeeping Marilynne Robinson, one of the greatest novelists of our time, returns to the town of Gilead in an unforgettable story of a girlhood lived on the fringes of society in fear, awe, and wonder. Lila, homeless and alone after years of roaming the countryside, steps inside a small-town Iowa church-the only available shelter from the rain-and ignites a romance and a debate that will reshape her life. She becomes the wife of a minister, John Ames, and begins a new existence while trying to make sense of the life that preceded her newfound security. Neglected as a toddler, Lila was rescued by Doll, a canny young drifter, and brought up by her in a hardscrabble childhood. Together they crafted a life on the run, living hand to mouth with nothing but their sisterly bond and a ragged blade to protect them. Despite bouts of petty violence and moments of desperation, their shared life was laced with moments of joy and love. When Lila arrives in Gilead, she struggles to reconcile the life of her makeshift family and their days of hardship with the gentle Christian worldview of her husband which paradoxically judges those she loves. Revisiting the beloved characters and setting of Robinson's Pulitzer Prize-winning Gilead and Home, a National Book Award finalist, Lila is a moving expression of the mysteries of existence that is destined to become an American classic.
For the Love of Lila
Author: Jennifer Malin
Publisher: Leisure Books
ISBN: 9780843949971
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Winner of the Golden Heart Award. Tristan Wyndam did not expect to escort his mentor's beautiful daughter unchaperoned to Paris. But Lila Covington defies all expectations and society's conventions. She promises to protect Tristan's reputation by disguising herself as a boy on the journey. But it is her performance as his wife that leaves him wanting more. (May)
Publisher: Leisure Books
ISBN: 9780843949971
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
Winner of the Golden Heart Award. Tristan Wyndam did not expect to escort his mentor's beautiful daughter unchaperoned to Paris. But Lila Covington defies all expectations and society's conventions. She promises to protect Tristan's reputation by disguising herself as a boy on the journey. But it is her performance as his wife that leaves him wanting more. (May)
Hunting Lila
Author: Sarah Alderson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0857071963
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
17-year-old Lila has two secrets she's prepared to take to the grave. The first is that she can move things just by looking at them. The second is that she's been in love with her brother's best friend, Alex, since forever. After a mugging exposes her unique ability, Lila decides to run to the only people she can trust - her brother and Alex. They live in Southern California where they work for a secret organisation called The Unit, and Lila discovers that the two of them are hunting down the men who murdered her mother five years before. And that they've found them. In a world where nothing and no one is quite as they seem, Lila quickly realises that she is not alone - there are others out there just like her - people with special powers -and her mother's killer is one of them…
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0857071963
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 310
Book Description
17-year-old Lila has two secrets she's prepared to take to the grave. The first is that she can move things just by looking at them. The second is that she's been in love with her brother's best friend, Alex, since forever. After a mugging exposes her unique ability, Lila decides to run to the only people she can trust - her brother and Alex. They live in Southern California where they work for a secret organisation called The Unit, and Lila discovers that the two of them are hunting down the men who murdered her mother five years before. And that they've found them. In a world where nothing and no one is quite as they seem, Lila quickly realises that she is not alone - there are others out there just like her - people with special powers -and her mother's killer is one of them…
Bumbled Love
Author: Lila Rose
Publisher: Lila Rose
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
When Brooke Baker first meets Dustin Grant, the attraction is instant. Add in how he doesn’t cringe at the mention of anal beads, then she’s crushing hard. With a chance second meeting where he’s in need of help with a charity dinner, Brooke is more than ready to step in. Despite her being dressed to the nines, her perfect day out with the handsome football player doesn’t go as planned. You see, Dustin already has a date for the night. Brooke’s instead there to look after his son, Benjie. Since it’s obvious Brooke isn’t Dustin’s type, she pushes away her attraction and moves on. That’s all fine… until Dustin turns the tables and decides he’s interested after all. But Brooke isn’t prepared to lower her guard, nor does she want to be a backup. Can Dustin woo her with his charms, or will he bumble the whole thing and miss out on the chance of something special? NOTE: Bumbled Love can be read as a standalone or after Fumbled Love (Reagan and Carter's story)
Publisher: Lila Rose
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
When Brooke Baker first meets Dustin Grant, the attraction is instant. Add in how he doesn’t cringe at the mention of anal beads, then she’s crushing hard. With a chance second meeting where he’s in need of help with a charity dinner, Brooke is more than ready to step in. Despite her being dressed to the nines, her perfect day out with the handsome football player doesn’t go as planned. You see, Dustin already has a date for the night. Brooke’s instead there to look after his son, Benjie. Since it’s obvious Brooke isn’t Dustin’s type, she pushes away her attraction and moves on. That’s all fine… until Dustin turns the tables and decides he’s interested after all. But Brooke isn’t prepared to lower her guard, nor does she want to be a backup. Can Dustin woo her with his charms, or will he bumble the whole thing and miss out on the chance of something special? NOTE: Bumbled Love can be read as a standalone or after Fumbled Love (Reagan and Carter's story)
Home
Author: Marilynne Robinson
Publisher: Harper Perennial
ISBN: 9781554681228
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Glory Boughton has returned to Gilead to care for her dying father. soon her brother, Jack—the prodigal son of the family, gone for twenty years—comes home too, looking for refuge and trying to make peace with a past littered with torment and pain. A troubled boy from childhood, an alcoholic who cannot hold a job, Jack is one of the great characters in recent literature. He is perpetually at odds with his surroundings and with his traditionalist father, though he remains Reverend Boughton’s most beloved child. Brilliant, beguiling, lovable and wayward, Jack forges an intense new bond with Glory and engages painfully with John Ames, his godfather and namesake. Home is a moving and healing book about families, family secrets and the passing of the generations, about love and death and faith. It is arguably Marilynne Robinson’s greatest work, an unforgettable embodiment of the deepest and most universal emotions.
Publisher: Harper Perennial
ISBN: 9781554681228
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Glory Boughton has returned to Gilead to care for her dying father. soon her brother, Jack—the prodigal son of the family, gone for twenty years—comes home too, looking for refuge and trying to make peace with a past littered with torment and pain. A troubled boy from childhood, an alcoholic who cannot hold a job, Jack is one of the great characters in recent literature. He is perpetually at odds with his surroundings and with his traditionalist father, though he remains Reverend Boughton’s most beloved child. Brilliant, beguiling, lovable and wayward, Jack forges an intense new bond with Glory and engages painfully with John Ames, his godfather and namesake. Home is a moving and healing book about families, family secrets and the passing of the generations, about love and death and faith. It is arguably Marilynne Robinson’s greatest work, an unforgettable embodiment of the deepest and most universal emotions.
Fighting for Life
Author: Lila Rose
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1400219884
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
What makes your heart break for our broken world? You want to make a difference in the world. You’re concerned about all the problems you see, the injustices and the suffering. But you don’t know where to begin. Designed for the aspiring activist or world-changer, this book is the key to get you started. Live Action founder Lila Rose says transformation begins with heartbreak—with seeing the injustices around you and allowing that suffering to light a fire in your soul. In this book, she shares raw and intimate stories from both her personal journey and pro-life activism that will inspire you to become a champion for your own cause. Along the way, you’ll discover how to determine where the need for your gifts is the greatest and begin making a difference; overcome insecurities and imposter syndrome and become a leader through practice; find inner courage and confidence in the face of obstacles and criticism; and bounce back from mistakes to continually grow and make a long-lasting impact. The fight for a world that is more just, more beautiful, and more loving needs all of us. In allowing yourself to be wounded by the brokenness of our world, you’ll find the passion you need to make a difference—and draw closer to the One who truly saves.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1400219884
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
What makes your heart break for our broken world? You want to make a difference in the world. You’re concerned about all the problems you see, the injustices and the suffering. But you don’t know where to begin. Designed for the aspiring activist or world-changer, this book is the key to get you started. Live Action founder Lila Rose says transformation begins with heartbreak—with seeing the injustices around you and allowing that suffering to light a fire in your soul. In this book, she shares raw and intimate stories from both her personal journey and pro-life activism that will inspire you to become a champion for your own cause. Along the way, you’ll discover how to determine where the need for your gifts is the greatest and begin making a difference; overcome insecurities and imposter syndrome and become a leader through practice; find inner courage and confidence in the face of obstacles and criticism; and bounce back from mistakes to continually grow and make a long-lasting impact. The fight for a world that is more just, more beautiful, and more loving needs all of us. In allowing yourself to be wounded by the brokenness of our world, you’ll find the passion you need to make a difference—and draw closer to the One who truly saves.
Losing Lila
Author: Sarah Alderson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 085707198X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Alex and Lila are on the run, desperately trying to stay one step ahead of the Unit, which is somehow tracking their every move. WhileAlex is determined to keep Lila safe and her ability secret at any cost, Lila's only thought isoffinding a way back to California so she can rescue her brother and mother from the military base where they're being held. Struggling to control both her growing power and her deepening feelings for Alex, Lila decides the time has finally come to stop running and start fighting. Together with Alex, Demos, and the others she's come to think of as family, Lila plans not onlyto save her brother and mum, but also to completely destroy the Unit and everything it stands for. But the plan requires Lila to return to Californiaalone, andto make friends with the enemy - and in doing so, sheriskslosing everything:Alex, her family… even her life.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 085707198X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Alex and Lila are on the run, desperately trying to stay one step ahead of the Unit, which is somehow tracking their every move. WhileAlex is determined to keep Lila safe and her ability secret at any cost, Lila's only thought isoffinding a way back to California so she can rescue her brother and mother from the military base where they're being held. Struggling to control both her growing power and her deepening feelings for Alex, Lila decides the time has finally come to stop running and start fighting. Together with Alex, Demos, and the others she's come to think of as family, Lila plans not onlyto save her brother and mum, but also to completely destroy the Unit and everything it stands for. But the plan requires Lila to return to Californiaalone, andto make friends with the enemy - and in doing so, sheriskslosing everything:Alex, her family… even her life.
Get Lucky (A FREE Spicy Rom-Com!)
Author: Lila Monroe
Publisher: Lila Monroe Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Publisher: Lila Monroe Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Wicked Ruthless
Author: Lila Grey
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
A dark high school bully romance: Kaiden: King of Edgewood Prep. Nobody dares to cross me with the darkness that consumes my soul. So when the pretty little Catherine O'Farrell walks into my kingdom and away from me, I'm more determined than ever to break her. My demons cheer for a new victim...but Catherine turns out to be anything but a victim. She can try all she wants to fight back, but she'll soon learn there's only one way to survive her senior year; bow to the king or die trying. Catherine: Kaiden Monaghan has me locked in his sights. He may be king of Edgewood Prep, but his schoolboy antics don't bother me. I've met the devil and have the scars to prove it. Determined to keep my dark secrets buried down deep, I keep my head down and try to get through the school days. But Kaiden has other plans and tries his hardest to break me. There's just one thing he doesn't know; you can't break somebody who's already broken. This is the first book in the series, The Elites of Edgewood Prep. This is a dark bully romance with triggers. 18+. Not for sensitive readers.
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
A dark high school bully romance: Kaiden: King of Edgewood Prep. Nobody dares to cross me with the darkness that consumes my soul. So when the pretty little Catherine O'Farrell walks into my kingdom and away from me, I'm more determined than ever to break her. My demons cheer for a new victim...but Catherine turns out to be anything but a victim. She can try all she wants to fight back, but she'll soon learn there's only one way to survive her senior year; bow to the king or die trying. Catherine: Kaiden Monaghan has me locked in his sights. He may be king of Edgewood Prep, but his schoolboy antics don't bother me. I've met the devil and have the scars to prove it. Determined to keep my dark secrets buried down deep, I keep my head down and try to get through the school days. But Kaiden has other plans and tries his hardest to break me. There's just one thing he doesn't know; you can't break somebody who's already broken. This is the first book in the series, The Elites of Edgewood Prep. This is a dark bully romance with triggers. 18+. Not for sensitive readers.
Cupid's Match
Author: Lauren Palphreyman
Publisher: Wattpad Webtoon Studios
ISBN: 099368999X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
He's mythologically hot, a little bit wicked, and almost 100% immortal. And he'll hit you right in the heart . . . "Miss Black, we have a big problem.” Lila Black doesn't believe in matchmaking, let alone soul mates. So then why is she constantly being hassled by the Cupids Matchmaking Service? But this gilded, cherub-bedecked dating agency isn't exactly what it seems . . . and it’s about to turn Lila's entire world upside down. It turns out that Cupids Matchmaking is the real deal. As in, it's run by actual cupids—who don't look at all like they do in the paintings—and they have a serious problem with Lila's “match.” Because this guy shouldn't be in the system. He shouldn't have a match. And while he's irresistibly hot, he's also incredibly dangerous. Because Lila's true love match is Cupid. The original bad boy of love. And he wants her. Now Lila's once-normal teenaged world has exploded into a mythological nightmare overrun by crime-lord sirens, wrathful cupid hit men, magic arrows that cause no end of trouble, and a mischievous, not-so-angelic love god she can't seem to stop herself from falling for . . . Adored by 50 million readers on Wattpad, Lauren Palphreyman's smash-hit book is now in print for the first time.
Publisher: Wattpad Webtoon Studios
ISBN: 099368999X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 343
Book Description
He's mythologically hot, a little bit wicked, and almost 100% immortal. And he'll hit you right in the heart . . . "Miss Black, we have a big problem.” Lila Black doesn't believe in matchmaking, let alone soul mates. So then why is she constantly being hassled by the Cupids Matchmaking Service? But this gilded, cherub-bedecked dating agency isn't exactly what it seems . . . and it’s about to turn Lila's entire world upside down. It turns out that Cupids Matchmaking is the real deal. As in, it's run by actual cupids—who don't look at all like they do in the paintings—and they have a serious problem with Lila's “match.” Because this guy shouldn't be in the system. He shouldn't have a match. And while he's irresistibly hot, he's also incredibly dangerous. Because Lila's true love match is Cupid. The original bad boy of love. And he wants her. Now Lila's once-normal teenaged world has exploded into a mythological nightmare overrun by crime-lord sirens, wrathful cupid hit men, magic arrows that cause no end of trouble, and a mischievous, not-so-angelic love god she can't seem to stop herself from falling for . . . Adored by 50 million readers on Wattpad, Lauren Palphreyman's smash-hit book is now in print for the first time.