2021 Fascinating Friday Finds July 9
Hello and welcome to this week’s issue. I hope you had a fabulous week and that I can offer you some goodies to make the upcoming week more fun.
It’s been a good week on the farm. The garden is starting to produce more. The strawberries are done, but the vegetables are really coming on with the heat & rain we’ve had. This week, I used several cabbages, snow peas, broccoli, cauliflower, onions, chives, and lettuce. The cabbages are delicious this year, so I have been creating meals using cabbage. I hope the newsletter subscribers enjoyed the tasty Cabbage Roll Casserole recipe today. If you aren’t a subscriber, you are missing out on exclusive bonuses. Sign up at the bottom of this post.
The responses to last week’s question about the comment giveaway were definitely in favor of that feature continuing. Thank you to everyone who voted. This week’s winner is Mim Eichmann. Mim is an award-winning published lyricist and songwriter, professional folk musician, ballet choreographer, author, and lovely friend of the blog. You can find her as the featured author in my Bookshop this week. I have reviewed two of her books, A Sparrow Alone and Muskrat Ramble. Please give her links a visit this week.
I have a book blogging artist friend that recently celebrated her anniversary of posting 365 days in a row on her blog. I am in awe at the feat! Congrats to Danni of ForBooksSake.
Now on to the “finds.” Let me know which is your favorite!
Gina
2021 Fascinating Friday Finds July 9 – Books
Review coming soon
“Landscape of a Marriage” by Gail Ward Olmsted Pre-order now for a July 29 release!
A marriage of convenience leads to a life of passion and purpose. A shared vision transforms the American landscape forever.
New York, 1858: Mary, a young widow with three children, agrees to marry her brother-in-law Frederick Law Olmsted, who is acting on his late brother’s deathbed plea to “not let Mary suffer.” But she craves more than a marriage of convenience and sets out to win her husband’s love. Beginning with Central Park in New York City, Mary joins Fred on his quest to create a ‘beating green heart’ in the center of every urban space.
Review coming soon!
The Invitation: A Journey Into Mankind’s Future by Michael McKinney
When the President of the United States stands before thousands in Miami, Florida, welcoming the world to the start of the Summer Olympic games, the global event is watched by uncounted millions.
No one could’ve foreseen the astonishingly dramatic events that will play out before spectators and be televised throughout the world. Instead of the expected games, the high-speed approach of an object that eclipses the moon and soon lands less than a hundred feet from where the president is standing leaves those on the ground and television viewers around the world collectively spellbound. First-Contact, Hard Science Fiction, Political Thriller.
2021 Fascinating Friday Finds July 9
In case you missed it on the blog this week!
Our Italian Summer by Jennifer Probst | Review | 5-Star, Incredible Story
James Dreadful and the Spell Guardian by Alan Creed #1 | Spotlight & Giveaway
Finding Family by Amanda Wall | Children’s Book Review | 5 Star
Bentley and the Magic Sticks | 5-Star Children’s Book Review
2021 Fascinating Friday Finds July 9 – Recipes
Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Cake
“Warm, fudgy peanut butter chocolate lava cakes are a simple yet decadent dessert. These molten lava cakes filled with creamy peanut butter come together in minutes and are best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.” Shiran, Pretty Simple Sweet.
Samantha from FiveHeartHome.com raves about this salad made from fresh garden veggies. I can’t wait to give it a try.
2021 Fascinating Friday Finds July 9 – Creative Projects
Summer Knit Top Pattern from IdKnitThatCo
This is rated as a beginner pattern, so it’s suitable for everyone!
The Wren Tank Tee/ Crochet Tank Pattern from CactusAnnLaceDesigns
Here is an easy summer top pattern for all my crochet peeps!
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That’s it for the 2021 Fascinating Friday Finds July 9 edition. Be sure you scroll down to reply and let me know your favorite find this week. I’ll be waiting to chat.
I also share many of my reviews on the following websites:
- Lovely Audiobook’s Monthly Link-up (Not limited to audiobooks)
- The Inspire Me Monday Link Party
- Inspire Me Monday with Anita Ojeda
- Grammy’s Grid Unlimited Monthly Link Party
- Esme’s Salon Monthly Link-up
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Gina – ooh la la! What a wonderful way to start a weekend! Thanks!! ~ Mim
Lucky you, I love cabbage. Today, instead of writing or reading, or anything else, I have to make apricot jam! We had a record crop!! Those books look interesting, especially the Cul-de-sac War.
I’m glad to hear that the comments/giveaways will continue!
We have some veggies coming out of our garden too!
Maybe next week you could share about my free eBooks on Smashwords for the month of July.
Have a great week!