The 26 August 2022 Friday Finds are here with Indie Author Announcements, Fresh Recipe Ideas, an easy way to learn an age-old craft, and more.
Hello, my friends & welcome to the 26 August 2022 Fun!
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
Friday Finds | 26 August 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…
Evidently, nothing new happening this week.
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Lance Osborne is my latest Author of the Week. You can find him on the sidebar of my website for the next week & in my Bookshop. Please give him a shout-out in the comments, and learn more about Lance and his books HERE. I’m very excited to be reviewing his book Bold Crossings in the near future.
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 | 26 August 2022 | Books
These are a few of the books that caught my eye this week. Have you read them? Would you like to?
A Harvest of Secrets by Roland Merrullo
From the bestselling author of From These Broken Streets comes a sweeping novel of love, resistance, and courage set against the backdrop of WWII Italy.
Italy, 1943. The seeds of terror planted by Hitler have brought Allied forces to Italian soil. Young lovers separated by war—one near a Tuscan hill town, the other a soldier on the Sicilian front—will meet any challenge to reunite.
Vittoria SanAntonio, the daughter of a prosperous vineyard owner, is caught in a web of family secrets. Defying her domineering father, she has fallen for humble vineyard keeper Carlo Conte. When Carlo is conscripted into Mussolini’s army, it sets a fire in Vittoria, and she joins the resistance. As the Nazi war machine encroaches, Vittoria is drawn into dangers as unknowable as those faced by the man she loves.
Badly wounded on the first day of the invasion, Carlo regains consciousness on a farm in Sicily. Nursed back to health by a kind family there, he embarks on an arduous journey north through his ravaged homeland. For Carlo and Vittoria, as wartime threats mount and their paths diverge, what lies ahead will test their courage as never before.
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The Duke’s Wayward Wallflower by Maggie Dallen
“A Duke’s taciturn demeanor does not necessarily indicate a black heart.
Although . . . sometimes it does. Tread with care.” — Lady Greta, a truly dreadful chaperone
There’s no love lost between this shy wallflower and society’s most formidable duke. The Duke of Mandrick has made it clear he’s only aiding Felicity’s successful entrance into society because he’s taken pity on his friend’s poor country relation.
Luckily for Felicity, her chaperone Lady Greta has agreed to tutor her in the art of flirtation. And since the coldhearted duke is the last man to fall for her charms, he’s the perfect man to practice on. However, when her attempts to flirt are an epic fail, it’s the duke who comes to her rescue. And when she faints on the dance floor in front of all of society, it’s his strong arms that are holding her when she wakes. Gazing up into his warm, dark eyes, she’s left with one crucial question.
If the duke caught her on the dance floor . . . why does she still feel like she’s falling?
A sweet, standalone regency romance filled with witty banter, swoony kisses, and ballroom shenanigans.
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The Crayons Trick or Treat by Drew Daywalt
The hilarious crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day The Crayons Quit are ready to celebrate Halloween!
The Crayons want to go trick-or-treating, but they’re not sure what to say! In a humorous Halloween story, Purple Crayon teaches the rest of the crayon box the magic words to say when they ring their neighbors’ doorbells. (Hint: It’s NOT “Boo!”)
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Friday Finds | 26 August 2022 | Recipes
Rainbow Veggie Skewers from Ali at GimmeSomeOven
Feel free to substitute in whatever veggies are your favorite. This is more of a method than a recipe, so go with what you love. The one key is just to be certain that all of your veggies are about the same size. This helps with even cooking and also with even grill marks when you cook them on multiple sides on the grill.
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Easy Keto Zucchini Chips from All Day I Dream About Food
Hungry for a crunchy, salty snack that doesn’t derail your keto diet? Then you’ve got to try this recipe for zucchini chips.
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Easy No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars from Maria’s Kitchen
Craving some chocolaty and/or peanutty deliciousness, but so not in the mood to slave over a hot oven? It’s a common conundrum.
The perfect answer? My No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Bars!
Friday Finds | 26 August 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.
Colorful Origami Paper Kit – High-quality square origami sheets come with 12 sheets of practice papers plus 108 double-sided vivid origami folding papers of 54 different beautiful patterns (2 sheets of each design); Size: 14 x 14 cm (5.5 x 5.5 inch); It’s perfect for school origami lessons, large projects or beginner training. Don’t think it’s just for kids…it’s perfect for adults that want to learn this ancient craft. Click the link and watch the video to see how amazing this kit is.
Friday Finds | 26 August 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 Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna | Book Review
With Fire in Their Blood (Skeleton Keepers #1) by Kat Delacorte | Book Review
Mae Turns Five (The Mae Books, Part 3) by Wanda Etheridge | Children’s Picture Book Review
What would you like to see in next week’s Friday Finds?
Thanks for reading this week. Peace & Love!
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Have a wonderful weekend, Gina. I am going to try those chocolate peanut butter bars, they sound yummy.
Thanks, Carla. Hope you have a great weekend too. Let me know what you think of the bars
The Crayons Trick or Treat looks really cute!
I have Liam’s eBook ready but I’m trying to decide if I want to put it on pre-order or just go ahead and publish it. I’ll let you know what I decide soon!
Thanks, Jessica. I got an email from Amazon telling me it was out
Hi Gina,
So glad to drop a few words here
It’s been really a very busy week. Whew! The different recipes are awesome. Would try out the no bake treat of oatmeal chocolate bars. And congratulations to the author of the week – Lance. E Osborne .
A WW1 historical fiction seems like a wonderful read.
Have a blessed weekend!
Chika
Thanks Chika! I have you down for author of the week soon. Do you have anything I should mention? Please send me your info like website & socials at your convenience
Thank you, Gina. I’m very honored. I hope everyone enjoys Malcolm’s and Wukubuu’s adventures.
You are most welcome, Lance! So happy to have you here.