Bad Grains by Susanne Schmidt is a chilling middle-grade fantasy that earned 4th place in the 2024 BBNYA competition. Blending German folklore, sibling bonds, and Halloween horror, this unforgettable tale follows Jo as she races to save her brother from a monster lurking beneath the rye fields.
A powerful historical novel about the psychological cost of immigration, cultural identity, and intergenerational survival. My full review of Suffer Not the Mole People by Jan Notzon. @BreakEvenBooks @Jan-Notzonauthor
Discover Gina's Friday Finds for July 25, 2025—featuring indie author Karl Riemensperger, trending book reviews, a creative reader poll, food & craft finds, and a giveaway! Don't miss this weekly roundup of summer bookish fun.
A heart-twisting sci-fi romance set in near-future Seattle, Digital Devotion by Julian Christian explores love, control, and the eerie intimacy of artificial intelligence. Includes an excerpt and a $25 gift card giveaway—part of the Goddess Fish Book Tour.
What if the men destroying our world were doing it on purpose?
Christine Hart's The Variant Conspiracy Trilogy blends dystopian suspense, romantic tension, and a twist of magic. Don't miss the excerpt, author guest post, and a chance to win a $20 Amazon/BN gift card!
A layered historical mystery set across WWII and beyond—Stars Maintain Their Glow reveals how women's stories and secrets connect across generations.