The Raw and The Cooked - Simple Rhythms for SAHM, Honest Motherhood, and Books Worth Reading
Dara Boxer is a stay-at-home mom to four kids six and under, committed to living a simple, well-organized, and beautifully functional life — mostly for her own sanity. A former personal chef and cooking instructor, she brings that same intention to her home: from seasonal meal planning to laundry systems, quiet time routines, toy storage, and everything in between.
Episodes release on Thursdays, and alternate between honest book reviews and practical strategies for managing the chaos of home life with little kids. Come for the rhythm tips, stay for the raw motherhood truths — and maybe leave with a better grocery list.
The Raw and The Cooked - Simple Rhythms for SAHM, Honest Motherhood, and Books Worth Reading
#233: My Accidental Lily King Binge
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This week on The Raw and the Cooked, I'm sharing my completely accidental Lily King reading binge.
After walking past Heart the Lover at the library for over a year, I finally picked it up—assuming it was a light rom-com (I was very, very wrong). Less than 24 hours later, I had finished it, given it five stars, and immediately downloaded Writers & Lovers. A few days later, I picked up Five Tuesdays in Winter... and suddenly I'd read three Lily King books in a single week.
In this episode, I share what made these stories so captivating, why Heart the Lover has become one of my favorite reads of the year, my thoughts on Writers & Lovers and Five Tuesdays in Winter, and why discovering a new favorite author is one of the greatest joys of being a reader.
If you've been looking for your next literary fiction read, this one's for you.
Books mentioned:
- Heart the Lover by Lily King ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Writers & Lovers by Lily King ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
- Five Tuesdays in Winter by Lily King ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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