Lily King

Writers & Lovers
A novel by Lily King about a young woman navigating grief, love, and her artistic ambitions
30 people recommend this
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Liz“I don't read a lot of fiction, but I really enjoyed this book.”
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Millie Wamsted“Such a great book. Do yourself a favor and read “Heart the Lover” next. These books are impossible to describe but make me feel all the feels.”
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Rita Zwiefel-Macdonald“I felt so transported when I read this book for the first time. Her writing is so immersive, I inhaled this in too short a time frame.”
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pairofgeese“a beautiful and moving novel about pursuing art and a creative life, and questioning when to keep going or when to stop. loved how king portrays writing, grief, love, getting older, the community of a low paying job, basically everything.”
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suzy“the best. unstoppable. i love all her books but this one is IT.”
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Katie Elfering“That pull. That connection. That heartbreak that still sort of feels good.”
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Kennedy Roberts“enjoyed all the way through. cried so hard my neighbors could hear during the last chapter.”
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Karen Fischer“This is an excellent book! Very Boston.”
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Robin Reetz“I missed my subway stop reading this book which is generally a great sign. Heartbreaking, sweet, and one you'll finish quickly.”
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Morgan Warren“WRECKED”
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Mcfeel“I love Lily King. I was introduced to her through Five Tuesday in Winter, which I also loved. I love the way she writes her characters, their depth, their faults, their love.”
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Claire Simon“Realizing many of my recs are set in Cambridge. Or should I say, a town outside of Boston!”
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Ella McMahan“The perfect read for those that love to reminisce- you’ll laugh, cry, and wonder why it all went so wrong (or did it??)”
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Hilliary Bianca Salamanca“I was reading this at The Crosby Street Hotel Bar and the woman next to me turned to her husband and said, "she's reading that book I couldn't stop crying over while we were at the shore."”
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Abigail Johnston“Loved sm.”
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Kiera Kosciolek“All time favorite. Have never wanted to stand up and cheer for a protagonist more. A thoughtful look at art, the cost of creating it, and true passion.”
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Amanda“Love. Friendship. Life paths. Forgiveness. Human experience.”
Megan C“Still thinking about these characters. ❤️💔”
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carrington woods“fav book so far”
Victoria McAnally“Read in one sitting. Pure perfection.”
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