Friday Finds | 02-21-2025 | Welcome
Happy Friday, friends!
Welcome to this week’s Friday Finds, where I round up bookish discoveries, tasty recipes, fun questions, and creative finds to brighten your day. Whether you’re looking for your next great read, a delicious way to celebrate National Sticky Bun Day or just a little escape from the winter chill, there’s something here for you!
This week, I’m sharing reviews for some fantastic books, from cozy mysteries to thrilling psychological fiction. Plus, there’s some exciting indie author news, a fun, creative DIY find, and a warm-weather daydream to chase away the winter blues.
So, grab a cup of something cozy, click on the images to explore, and let’s dive in! Let me know in the comments—what’s your favorite warm-weather destination? 
Peace & Love,
Gina
Fun Friday Finds | 02-21-2025 | #Books #Crafts #Recipes #IndieAuthors #StickyBuns #GroundTurkeyMeatballs #FirstReads #NewReleases #Embroidery
Friday Finds | 02-21-2025 | Book Reviews, Spotlights, Posts
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Quacking the Case (Granny Appleton Cozy #4) by Missy Tarantino #BookReview #CozyMystery #CleanReads #IndieAuthor
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Sorrow by Kurt Brindley #BookReview #PsychologicalThriller #LiteraryFiction #5Stars #IndieAuthor #KindleUnlimited
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Chasm of Exiles by Seeley James (A Jacob Stearne Thriller)(14 of 14) #StandAlone #SabelSecurity #TechnoThriller #BookReview
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The Mark of the Unseen God by Benjamin Patterson (The Markulian Prophecies #3) #BookReview #Fantasy #Medieval
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The Breaks by Ellen Barker #LiteraryFiction [Book Review]
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Janie’s Hope by S.R. Fabrico (Book 3 of The Southport Series) #BookReview #RomanticSuspense
Here’s a look back at last week’s Friday Finds, in case you missed it
Friday Finds | 02-21-2025 | Recipes
These Italian-style turkey meatballs are made with lean ground turkey, fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese, and seasoned bread crumbs. They can be served with pasta and sauce or in a sandwich. (Allrecipes)
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Today is National Sticky Bun Day. Here is a great recipe to celebrate!
Maple Pecan Sticky Buns from Sally’s Baking Addiction
Why have basic cinnamon rolls when you can have brown sugary, butter-y, maple-y pecan sticky buns? There’s absolutely no comparison. They’re tastier than you could even imagine and give regular ol’ cinnamon rolls a run for their money. If you’re on team cinnamon roll, I guarantee this recipe will change your mind. This is probably my most favorite recipe of all time. ( Sally’s Baking Addiction)
Friday Finds | 02-21-2025 | Fun Time
I plan to stick with fun questions instead of trivia-type ones. I’m not great at creating questions that aren’t easy to look up on Google, so let’s keep them fun and entertaining while we get to know each other better.
I’m COLD! So, let’s dream. What’s your favorite warm-weather destination?
Aside from answering anywhere warmer than here…I would have to say a visit to a warm, sunny beach or a trip to the Arizona desert. Right now, I’m thinking about Spring Training baseball games in the Cactus League. Nothing like a hot, sunny day at the ballpark in the middle of winter!
Share your answer in the comment section to be included in the next fun-time drawing!
Friday Finds | 02-21-2025 | Book Shelf
Everyone I know is sick with some virus or another. Here’s a fun book to read while you are recovering. You might just find that magic cure-all!
Forgotten Home Apothecary – 250 Powerful Remedies from Dr. Nicole Apelian
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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Lies Among Us comes a magical tale about mothers and daughters, choices and consequences, and the real meaning of home when every place feels like a cage.
Two good neighbors make the best of a bad Valentine’s Day in a funny and improbably romantic short story by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Just for the Summer.
Friday Finds | 02-21-2025 |Independent Author News
Cricket Rohman released her first- ever Book Trailer for Spring’s Fling, featuring snippets from my review. I was so honored and thrilled. You can read my full review HERE.
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Abigail Keam released her latest Josiah Reynolds mystery this week. It looks to be a good one. Jump right in or start from the beginning!
Death by Trauma by Abigail Keam
In the Bluegrass world of oak-cured bourbon, antebellum mansions, and Thoroughbred horse farms are secrets—deadly secrets! Kentucky is not called “the dark and bloody ground” for nothing!
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Friday Finds | 02-21-2025 | Fun Creative Finds
DIY Bead Embroidery Kit St Patrick’s Day
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I wait all year for ski season. As long as there’s snow on the ground, I don’t plan on going anywhere!
Love your book suggestions always, but you got me on the “Turkey Meatballs” and the warm baseball tryouts in AZ. Hopefully those spring days are coming soon!
Thanks always for your fun and interesting posts, Gina.
~Rosie
I’m cold too and I can’t wait to be warm! My favorite warm place would be the beach! Any warm beach will do!
Thanks Gina for more entertaining options!
I definitely want to try those Pecan buns when I get home. The Abby Jimenez books sounds fun. Lots of other good stuff here, Gina.
Thanks Carla