The 23 September 2022 Friday Finds are here with a list of book recommendations, a blog roundup, a new Author of the Week, a full fall dinner menu, and a delightful owl craft project.
Hello, my friends & welcome to the 23 September 2022 Fun!
Well, Fall is definitely in the air and in the Friday Finds today. We had about a 45-degree temperature drop from Wednesday to Thursday (when I write this post). Naturally, I made a big ole pot of vegetable soup this morning.
I used more of the last tomatoes, turnips, carrots, onions, broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage from the garden. It is nearly time to pull the vines and put the garden to bed for the winter.
We had a fabulous time last weekend at our chili cookout. Lots of family and a few friends enjoyed chili and s’mores over the campfire. The stories were as good as the food. If we had any neighbors, I’m sure they would have heard the laughter! The kids had one last afternoon of swimming, which they appreciated. Most years, it’s too cool to swim in September, but it was a beautiful 90-degree day.
This week’s Finds include a full fall menu for you, plus Indie Author news, book recommendations, and the cutest set of Halloween Owl ornaments to make or gift.
I hope you enjoy this week’s post and be sure you leave a comment below voting for your favorite find of the week.
Peace & Love
Small side note: I’ve been including purchase banners with every book/product that I can. They don’t always show up, so I’ve included alternate purchase links at the bottom of this post. That’s why you sometimes see random gaps of whitespace in my posts. I hope Amazon & WordPress decide to play nice with this feature …soon.
Friday Finds | 23 September 2022 | Author News
Do you have a new book releasing soon, a special promotion coming up, or any other news of your author-life I can share with my readers?
In the reported book and author news this week…
The Goodreads Giveaway for Whatever Happened to Cathy Martin by Mim Eichmann is ending Sunday night, Sept 25th. You can read my review here.
Liam Lion Lost at the Bloomsbury Fair by Jessica D. Adams is free as an eBook on Sept. 22-23. You can read my review here.
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Lauren K. Roberts is my newest featured author. Read my review of Gemini Divided. Please welcome Lauren to the website (on the sidebar & in this post) by reading my review and visiting her website. She is also the featured author in my Bookshop.
Would you like to be featured as my Author/Blogger of the Week? Please drop me a comment below to let me know. That’s all it takes!
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Friday Finds | 23 September 2022 | Books
These are a few of the books that caught my eye this week. Have you read them? Would you like to?
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wish comes a poignant love story about risking everything for a dream—and whether it’s possible to leave the past behind.
In the course of a single unforgettable week, two young people will navigate the exhilarating heights and heartbreak of first love. Hundreds of miles away, Beverly will put her love for her young son to the test. And fate will draw all three people together in a web of life-altering connections . . . forcing each to wonder whether the dream of a better life can ever survive the weight of the past.
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Wrangled by Lilith: A Sweet Romantic Comedy (Stargazer Springs Ranch Book 1) by Remi Carrington
Holy hot flashes! This blue-eyed dream in a pair of Wranglers is the best-looking cowboy I’ve ever seen. Thankfully, I’m immune to his charms.
After nearly 25 years as a trophy wife, my cheating ex dumped me for a younger woman.
Now I’m starting over in a new place with a car, a piddly amount of money in the bank, and an exotic cat.
Oh, and a ten-foot pole to keep between me and any man, even the good-looking, boot-wearing Texan who swoops in to help me.
(Free e-book on Amazon at the time of this post)
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I’m So Glad You Were Born by Ainsley Earhardt
I’m So Glad You Were Born:
- Will appeal to children as well as the adults who love them
- Is a perfect gift for childhood celebrations, including birthdays, baby showers, graduation gifts, communion, confirmation, and dedication gifts
- Is written in sweet (and humorous) rhyme, perfect for reading aloud
- Features beautiful and fun illustrations by artist Kim Barnes
I’m So Glad You Were Born is an inspiring and loving message to your child, sure to become a go-to favorite for reading aloud as well as during bedtime snuggles!
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Friday Finds | 23 September 2022 | Recipes
Easy Homemade Vegetable Soup from Cooking Classy
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Small Batch Crusty Bread from Life’s a Strawberry
While Jessie recommends baking this recipe in a Dutch Oven, she also has a post that offers alternatives. So you can make it no matter what utensils you have on hand.
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After a dinner of hearty soup & crusty bread, you need a light, creamy dessert. I think you’ll like this one…if you are a pumpkin person.
10-Minute Pumpkin Mousse from Princess Pinky Girl
Friday Finds | 23 September 2022 | Creative Projects
What project do you currently have in progress? If you are looking for a fun, fast project, this might be for you.
24 Sets of Halloween Owl Ornaments
This would make a fun project to make with little ones or as a gift.
Friday Finds | 23 September 2022 | Gina’s Blog Roundup
What are some of your favorite blogs to visit each week? I love surfing through an eclectic mix of blogs. It’s a rabbit hole I fall into frequently!
If you missed one of my reviews in the past week, here’s an easy link to find them all, or click on the image & links below. Be sure you check out the giveaways. There are some great prizes this week!
The Mystery of the Library Cats by Candy Rodó (Baker and Taylor #1) | Children’s Book Review
Old Bag of Tricks by Kevin J. Cyr | Review, Excerpt, and $15 Giveaway | #Horror #Comic #GraphicNovel
A Magical’s Gift by Maya Tyler (The Magical Series) | Review, Excerpt, $25 Giveaway,
What would you like to see in next week’s Friday Finds?
Thanks for reading this week. Peace & Love!
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Fall has definitely arrived here. I am making Chicken soup tomorrow. I am looking forward to Dreamland. I always get ideas from your Friday posts Gina. Thanks.
Thanks for featuring me again! That was such a nice surprise! I’m deep in edits in my second book, so one of these days I hope to have more news to share with you. 😀
Wow! Coming over to your house for dinner tonight. That soup looks to die for!
I don’t know how many gallons of soup we made yesterday, but it’s enough to feed us and any company we have… All Winter!
I tried to leave a comment but it doesn’t seem to have appeared. Anyway, thank you so much for sharing about Liam’s book! We received some new reviews and we are so thankful for all your support!
Have a great weekend!
JHSGDGHFDHFDH HIIII I LOVE THIS POST SO SO MUCH?????? honestly, YOUR WRITING IS ACTUALLY ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS AND ALSO WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT THE GRAPHICS???? THE HEADERS ARE STUNNING AND I LOVEEE 😭 except YOU HAVE NO RIGHT PUTTING OUT ALL THE FOOD PHOTOS LIKE THAT?? THE SOUP LOOKS SO DELICIOUS I MAYBE WISH TO REACH THROUGH THE SCREEN AND MY MOUTH IS WATERING???? #UNFAIR. also the desert IT LOOKS SO GOOD OMG
love this post so so much AND CANNOT WAIT TO READ MORE FROM YOU!!
Hope to read Dreamland one day, as I’m a Sparks fan! Cute post. Those owls made me smile!
Thanks, Eve! I appreciate you stopping by every week!
We’re expecting 90* temps in SoCal this weekend 🥵 our fall doesn’t really start until October if we’re lucky!