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The Raw and The Cooked - Simple Rhythms for SAHM, Honest Motherhood, and Books Worth ReadingAuthor: Dara Boxer
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. Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Books, Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#207: From Page-Turners to Passes: Eight Book Reviews
Episode 207
Thursday, 22 January, 2026
I’m sharing a no-holds-barred reading roundup: four books I couldn’t put down (even when I didn’t love them), and four that just didn’t stick. From edge-of-your-seat thrillers to impulsive library grabs that pleasantly surprised me, we dive into what made these pages fly—or flop. Spoiler: “page-turner” doesn’t always mean “masterpiece,” and sometimes the books you think you’ll love… you just can’t finish.If you’re hunting for your next read—or avoiding a disappointment—this episode’s got you covered. I’ll spill what kept me up past bedtime, what made me gasp, and what made me slam the book shut. Plus, my thoughts are unapologetically subjective, so don’t take it personally if your favorite shows up on my DNF (Did Not Finish) list. Grab a cup of tea, settle in, and let’s talk books.Books Discussed:Must-Reads / Couldn’t Put Down:Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly JacksonProm Mom by Laura LippmanCabin Fever by Alex DahlYou Deserve to Know by Aggie Blum ThompsonDid Not Finish / Overrated for Me:5. You're Safe Here by Leslie Stevens6. The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton7. I Don’t Forgive You by Aggie Blum Thompson8. November 9 by Colleen HooverSend us a textwww.daraboxer.com
