Welcome! I'm the book reviewer behind GinaRaeMitchell.com, where I help readers discover memorable books—especially indie gems, historical fiction, mysteries, middle grade, and uplifting stories that stay with you long after the final page. Every Friday, I send Friday Finds, a warm roundup of new reviews, featured authors, reader resources, seasonal inspiration, and a few bookish surprises. More than 400 readers already receive Friday Finds each week. I'd love for you to join us.
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Welcome to Friday Finds, 10-25-2024. I hope you've had a wonderful week. I'm continually looking at numbers and stats to see where my best engagement is coming from on the blog and the newsletter. I'm compiling a list of features I can devote my time and resources to. Like everyone these days, I need to get the most bang for my buck! Hopefully, I can make some adjustments by the new year. All other announcements will be at the close of this email. This week's website edition features:
Weekly Friday Finds | 10-25-2024 | Trivia Time Here's this week's trivia question: What condiment was used for its medicinal qualities in the 1800s? The answer to last week’s question: Stephen King said, “Books are a uniquely portable magic.” King has said that he carries books with him wherever he goes and listens to them in the car. He has also said that books are as important to him as anything else he might pack. Weekly Friday Finds |10-25-2024 | Indie Authors/BBNYA I'm spotlighting one BBNYA semifinalist every day until Dec 4, 2024! (All 59 of them!) I decided to give them a separate section in the Friday Finds for now. These Independent Authors deserve kudos for outstanding books in all genres. Click here to see this week's winners! Here is another Indie Author pick for Spooky Season! It’s Halloween, and Cassie and Tessa find themselves knee-deep in a murder mystery when two skeletons are discovered. Weekly Friday Finds | 10-25-2024 | Books What are you reading this week? Here is one that caught my eye this week. Featuring an exclusive, never-before-heard piece of music, the last written together by the legendary Van Halen brothers! (This is why I am opting for the audiobook!) In this intimate and open account—nothing like any rock-and-roll memoir you’ve ever read—Alex Van Halen shares his personal story of family, friendship, music, and brotherly love in a remarkable tribute to his beloved brother and bandmate. Weekly Friday Finds |10-25-2024 | Recipes Several people commented that they tried the Reuben Casserole from last week's Friday Finds and loved it! While most folks make their cake pops from crumbled cake, check out this simple hack to make these the easiest cake pops...evaah! Weekly Friday Finds |10-25-2024 | Crafts Looking for a fun treat without the sugar content? This is it! Kids love them! Please share the 10-25-2024 Friday Finds with your friends and family. The blog follower and email subscriber list is growing. The more followers and clicks I get, the more fun finds I can bring you. If you are feeling exceptionally generous…donations are always welcome! See you soon for more Weekly Friday Finds Fun! Gina |
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Welcome! I'm the book reviewer behind GinaRaeMitchell.com, where I help readers discover memorable books—especially indie gems, historical fiction, mysteries, middle grade, and uplifting stories that stay with you long after the final page. Every Friday, I send Friday Finds, a warm roundup of new reviews, featured authors, reader resources, seasonal inspiration, and a few bookish surprises. More than 400 readers already receive Friday Finds each week. I'd love for you to join us.
📚 Friday Finds is here! This week's edition celebrates discovering books beyond the bestseller lists. Inside you'll find: ✨ Two thoughtful featured reviews 🌟 A new Author Spotlight featuring Kirsten Weiss 📖 Self-Published Author Appreciation Week 📚 Gina's Bookish Find 🍓 A simple summer dessert 💬 A reader question I'd love you to answer Come discover something unexpected. 🔗 Read the full post here! Thank you for spending part of your Friday with me. I hope this week's discoveries inspire your...
Hey Reader, Some weeks seem to fly by, while others invite us to slow down and savor the little things. With summer heat settling in across much of the country, this felt like the perfect week to share stories that encourage us to pause, pour something refreshing, and spend a little time getting lost in a good book. I'm especially excited because this edition introduces a newly updated recurring feature: Author Spotlight. Each week, I'll highlight an author whose work has left a lasting...
Hi Reader, I hope you've had a wonderful week. Mine included one of those small victories that feels surprisingly satisfying—I finally solved the mysterious Google "pills" that had been appearing all over my website! With that mystery behind me, I was able to focus on something much more enjoyable: putting together this week's Friday Finds. Inside you'll discover an award-winning middle-grade fantasy, a gripping dystopian thriller, my newest Author of the Week feature, a fun summer reading...