Fun Friday Finds for April 25, 2025


Happy Friday, Reader! 🌻

Friday Finds | 04-25-2025 | Announcements

In case you missed last week's announcement, I’ve decided to combine my email list with the blog subscribers list. I’m finding it hard to maintain two separate “Finds” lists. So, from now on, the Friday email will simply be a list of highlights from the blog post with appropriate links to remind you to look for the Friday Finds.

I am sooo close to 1,000 blog subscribers. Who will be the lucky 1,000th subscriber? Maybe you??

I'll continue to use this ConvertKit email list to provide you with more timely notices. Occasionally, I have news of importance that comes in during the week that shouldn’t wait until the following Friday. I promise I won’t be spamming you with emails. I don’t have time for that nonsense. lol

I plan to purge the email list of cold subscribers who haven't opened an email in a while soon. (As soon as I figure out the technical aspects of that endeavor! lol)

Thanks for your continuing support!

Gina

Here is your new format for the Friday Finds Email Announcement

Hello, Reader! 🌻

Welcome to this week’s edition of Friday Finds — your cozy corner of the internet where we dive into the latest bookish gems, spotlight fresh reads, share a little foodie fun, and sprinkle in some creative inspiration. Whether you’re here for the giveaways, the reviews, or just to see what’s blooming in the book world, I’m so glad you stopped by!

This week we’re traveling through time with historical fiction, soaring through fantastical realms, feeling all the feels in contemporary romance, and maybe even catching a chill with some YA horror. There’s something for every kind of reader (plus a few tasty treats and feel-good finds to round it out).

So grab your favorite drink (coffee for me, please), get comfy, and let’s get into it. And don’t forget — your comments, likes, and shares mean the world to me. Let’s spread the bookish love!

Peace & Love,

Gina

PS. Any and all clicks on my website or my affiliate links are appreciated. No purchase necessary!

Friday Finds | 04-25-2025

  • Book Reviews, Features, Giveaways, New Posts
  • 2 delightful recipes perfect for spring (Salad & Mocktails!)
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  • DL Orton series news
  • Meet Joanne Guidoccio
  • Springtime Gift Boxes
  • Enter the latest Fun Time Drawing

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Hi, I’m Gina!

I offer honest book reviews, DIY articles, and down-home cooking recipes on my website, GinaRaeMitchell.com. I send one email per week called the Friday Finds, where I curate a list of the best books, recipes, crafts, and more, just for you. I wear many hats: wife, mom, nana, weaver, knitter, and reader are just a few. Join me for an entertaining & helpful weekly guide to make life more enjoyable.

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