Welcome to the December 6, 2019 – Friday Finds. Yikes! How can it be December already? I’m packing today to head back home from my get-away at the beach. The sand and water are my “happy place.” But for now, I’m going back to the cooler midwest weather and hoping it spurs me to get all the holiday things wrapped up. Pun intended!
I hope you enjoy this week’s picks. Searching for holiday recipes on Pinterest is sure fun, but I lose a lot of time doing it.
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Books on my Radar
What if cancer was the cure?
In 2032, revolutionary advancements in genetics and microtechnology have blessed humanity with a non-destructive, universal cure for cancer. But after witnessing the death of the cure’s creator, Detective Thaddeus Rainer embarks on a perilous investigation to discover why his former best friend was being targeted. Rummaging deeper through the skeletons of his friend’s biotech company, Thaddeus soon realizes that curing cancer was just the beginning. But if harnessing this cured disease renders organ donation obsolete at the risk of creating murderous, regenerating super-soldiers, what other miracles – and horrors – lay within the rest of its untapped potential?
And how far would someone go to unleash them?
Illusion of Worlds by Daniel Pietrzak
‘In My World’ is a stirring fiction book that takes the readers on a breathtaking journey of discovering a secret world of infinite possibilities and the fascinating reality of life that is available to each one of them, despite the everyday challenges. Travel with Deon as he uncovers the unbelievable secrets of our daily lives that we take for granted. Delve into these exciting pages, and you will be charmed and swept away by the majesty of innocence, imagination, curiosity, and possibilities.
Have you ever wondered if all fairies live in peace? ‘The Rubies’ beautifully leads the reader down an enchanted pathway of war, betrayal, friendship, love, and loyalty. Follow Princess Amira’s journey as she tries to bind together a nation divided by hate and fear, and build a new, stronger society from the scattered ashes of her family’s Kingdom. Friendships will be put to the test, and our heroes and heroines will have to learn to deal with grief, loss, and sorrow while putting the needs of others first.
Golden Monkey by Lance Pototschnik
In this gaspingly funny collection of stories, Lance’s battle with disease, his overbearing parents, and his maniacal bosses push him toward the startling discovery that the daily grind–which scrapes the gold off even the best of us–is the very thing that reveals what we are truly made of. This book is for every intellectual slacker whose very soul is straining against the chains of a dead-end job, a disease, or bad culture. Golden Monkey is a hysterical and bittersweet look at the dark moments that define us, and the triumphant aftermath when we get to say, with all our hearts, that we know exactly who the hell we are.
Ronaldo is the top flying cadet at the prestigious Reindeer Flying Academy. He dreams of getting his flying license and becoming one of Santa’s reindeer, just like his hero, Vixen.
In the first adventure in the Ronaldo series, the second year flying cadets face their toughest ever flying test – The Endurance Challenge. Will Ronaldo be victorious and lift the silver cup? Or will mean brothers Dasher, Comet, and Prancer ruin his chance for success?
On the Website this Week
I participated in Fraser’s Fun House Cover Reveal Blog party for Harbinger (Celestial Creatures Book 3) by Olga Gibbs. She is writing books three and four together, and they will be released in the fall of 2020. Now is the time to read books one & two so you are ready for the riveting conclusion.
My cover reveal post is here —> Harbinger by Olga Gibbs Cover Reveal
My earlier review of Hallow – Book 2 is here —> Hallow by Olga Gibbs (Celestial Creatures Book 2)
December 6, 2019 – Friday Finds Recipes
Jen from CincyShopper shares her N0-Bake Cranberry Cream Pie. Wouldn’t this look festive on your dessert table?
Another great no-bake option is Salvage Sister & Mister’s No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake. It’s a beautiful dessert.
December 6, 2019 – Friday Finds Crafts
It’s been a while since I’ve found quilt kits for you. This Christmas kit with the classic red truck from CottonTopsQuiltShop is gorgeous.
For all my Vegan readers, I found an excellent treat for you. Well, it works for everyone, so don’t be afraid to check it out.
A Vegan Gingerbread House Kit from Alis Sweet Treats.
Well, this wraps up another edition of the Friday Finds. Did you find something to try this week? Let me know I love to hear your comments. I answer them all, sometimes slowly, but I do respond.
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Love all the ideas for everything from what to read to what to do! Thank you!
This is such an eclectic mix of ideas! I think I’m seconding a few people here when I say I can’t believe I’ve not seen your posts before!
Thank you Anthea. I’m glad you liked it.
Super intrigued by the thought that cancer is the cure! On a lighter note going to try the cranberry pie!
Me too. I can’t wait to read the book and I’ll be trying both those pies over the holidays.