2021 Friday Finds May 28
2021 Friday Finds May 28
This edition has a great group of book suggestions and a review recap. I’ve continued the summer picnic theme with 3 delicious recipes. My craft this week is Solar Printing. It looks intriguing!
Category: Books
The Mix-Up by Elizabeth Neep | Review
The Mix-Up by Elizabeth Neep
What if you meet the love of your life, but he thinks you’re someone else? When Anna rings Marley, upset she has to miss a tour of an exclusive wedding venue, Marley goes in her friend’s place. Hilarity ensues!
The Girl in the Golden Dress by Christine Paik | Spotlight
The Girl in the Golden Dress by Christine Paik
The lessons taught in this story are not unique to a particular culture. Hannah and all children can learn to be proud of their uniqueness and have the confidence to step forward and seize the moment.
Shards of Earth by Adrian Tchaikovsky | Spotlight
Shards of Earth by Adrian Tchaikovsky (FInal Architects #1)
Humanity is on the brink of extinction and one man’s discovery will save or destroy us all.
The Black Widow’s Prey by N. S. Wikarski | Review
The Black Widow’s Prey by N. S. Wikarski might be Book Three of the Gilded Age Chicago Mystery series, but it can certainly be read as a stand-alone story. I have not yet read the first two books in the series, but I enjoyed this one immensely.
Consulting detectives Evangeline LeClair and Freddie Simpson face their most challenging case yet when a priceless Egyptian artifact is stolen from a Chicago museum.
The Tribesmen of Juno | Spotlight
Today, we are celebrating the release of The Tribesmen of Juno by Robert I. Katz! It is the latest installment of his #scifi series The Survivors. Read on for more details, a giveaway, & a peek at the first chapter!
Balloons for Tiger by Lori Orlinsky | Review
Balloons for Tiger by Lori Orlinsky | Review
Take an imaginative look at the tough topic of pet loss as colorful balloons travel from the hands of children to their beloved cat who has passed on. Help children begin to heal after losing a pet. #KidsLit #ChildrensBooks #ChildrensBooksGrief #Giveaway
Reflections on the Nature of Friendship by Dr. Daniel Cantor Yalowitz
Reflections on the Nature of Friendship is a rich, nuanced journey that delves deep into the fascinating and complex world of friendship.
Nellie’s Heartbreak by Rosie Clarke | Review
Nellie’s Heartbreak by Rosie Clarke
Nellie’s Heartbreak is a wonderfully written pre-WW2 saga depicting the changing of class separation and life struggles.
Poor Nellie, ill-treated by her mother for her entire life, is sent into service on her 15th birthday. Once she settles into her new life, she begins to find a measure of peace. Unfortunately, it doesn’t last.
The Lord and the Cat’s Meow by GL Robinson | Review
The Lord and the Cat’s Meow by GL Robinson | Review | The Lord and the Cat’s Meow by GL Robinson | This charming Regency story, set against the first Animal Rights Act of 1822, will warm your heart. And Horace will steal your heart.