Welcome to another Wednesday for sharing our eager anticipation of upcoming releases. Check in over at Breaking the Spine, to see what everyone is excited about.
I am late to the party today, but I stumbled upon this book from a favorite author and had to join in: Lila: A Novel, by Marilynne Robinson, is coming on October 7, 2014.
Blurb: 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.
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I am so excited about this new book from Robinson. What are you excited about today?
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AN INTERIOR JOURNEY 
I am excited about not being tired!
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Ha-ha…yes, you have had a lot of activities going on. Thanks for stopping by, Patty.
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Sounds good and I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by my WoW.
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Yes, I’m looking forward to it, Jenea, and I’m glad you could stop by.
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I saw this on Bookpage’s Fall preview list…I’ve never read Robinson, but have heard good things.
Here’s Mine: http://www.sarahsbookshelves.com/fiction/waiting-wednesday-fives-twenty-fives-michael-pitre/
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I loved Robinson’s book Housekeeping…and the movie. Gilead was also good. Thanks for visiting, Sarah.
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Sounds really good! Enjoy!!
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Thanks, Kimber…I am excited about it, as it has been a while since I saw a new book from this author.
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It’s always really exciting to see a new book from a favourite author. 🙂
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Doesn’t really sound like my kind of read but I hope you enjoy it!
Thanks for stopping by my WOW 🙂
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Thanks, Patty, and I enjoy visiting other blogs during this event; sometimes I realize that I can move outside my usual genre.
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I’m excited about the new Peter James book that is coming out in November, A Twist of the Knife.
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That one sounds good, Cleopatra…it sounds exciting. Thanks for stopping by.
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I haven’t heard about this author before but this books sounds really good.
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It has been a while since she brought out a new book, so I’m excited. Thanks for stopping by, Yvonne.
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I’ve never read anything by that author but it does sound interesting, and I really like the cover too, it looks like art. 🙂
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Thanks for stopping by, Kelsey…I do enjoy this author’s books, but it has been a while since a new one came out.
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Such a warm cover. Sounds good and hope that you get to read it soon.
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Thanks, Brandi…I hope so, too, and I’m glad you could stop by.
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This is new to me–and sure to be a great read. Thanks for stopping by my WoW post.
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You’re welcome, and thanks for visiting here, Catherine. I am excited about this one.
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