If you loved
Books like Lila
A slow, philosophical drift down the Hudson River that dismantles the foundations of human values and reality. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Lila.
- contemplative
- restless
- melancholic
- nautical
- 01
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
Robert M. Pirsig · 2000
A cerebral, wind-swept motorcycle journey that dismantles the boundaries between human consciousness, mechanical craft, and the American landscape.
- 02
The Secret Letters From The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari
Robin Sharma
A reflective, allegorical odyssey that guides the reader through the quiet work of finding meaning and self-actualization.
- 03
The boat of a million years
Poul Anderson
A sweeping, melancholic journey through human history experienced by those burdened with living forever.
- 04
The Art of the Good Life
Rolf Dobelli
A brisk, practical toolkit for navigating the complexities of happiness and success.
- 05
Jitterbug Perfume
Outlet
A wild, philosophical romp through time that smells of earth, magic, and the secret essence of the universe.
- 06
Shantaram
Gregory David Roberts
A sprawling, intoxicating epic of survival and redemption set in the chaotic, vibrant heart of Bombay's underworld.
- 07
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Richard Bach
An uplifting, philosophical fable about breaking the rules and soaring toward your highest potential.
- 08
One
Richard Bach
A dreamy, philosophical flight through the alternate realities of our own lives and the choices that define us.
- 09
Be Here Now
Ram Dass.
An earnest, introspective journey through the stages of mystical awakening and karmic discovery.
- 10
When Things Fall Apart
Pema Chödrön · 1996
A gentle but unflinching guide to finding solid ground precisely when the floor drops out from under you.
- 11
The secret of Shambhala
James Redfield
A mystical adventure that blends high-altitude suspense with earnest New Age philosophy.
- 12
The self-aware universe
Amit Goswami · 1993
A mind-bending exploration that bridges quantum physics and ancient mysticism to argue that consciousness creates reality.
