Gina’s Friday Finds for 20 August 2021
Hello & Welcome!
It thrills me to no end to have so many of you reading and interacting with me and each other through the comments at the bottom of the page. We are building a nice community here! I love it.
Gina’s Friday Finds for 20 August 2021 – Announcements
Last week, I promised extra gifts since it was my birthday. I gave a prize to one newsletter subscriber that opened the email and clicked over to read the post and a prize to one person that left a comment on the Friday Finds blog post. The winners are Gary (Featured Author of the Week) & Eve (a review of one of her books). Both winners were chosen by a random number generator.
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I like to keep the Friday Finds posts fresh. Tell me what you would like to see more of, or maybe a new feature I could add to the mix. Last week Jessica suggested I do a “gift recommendation” section. So I am adding that and will transfer each recommendation over to a page dedicated to gifts so you can refer to it whenever you want, without having to remember where you saw it.
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Gina’s Friday Finds for 20 August 2021 – Books
Amazon’s Best-seller list is full of classics. How many of these have you read? Now is your chance to reread or read them for the first time.
50 years of an iconic classic! This international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie is a heroic story of friendship and belonging.
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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Voted America’s Best-Loved Novel in PBS’s The Great American Read.
Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterwork of honor and injustice in the deep South—and the heroism of one man in the face of blind and violent hatred.
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Now a major motion picture, Lois Lowry’s powerful and provocative Newbery Medal-winning tale has become one of the most influential novels of our time.
Gina’s Friday Finds for 20 August 2021 – Blog Roundup
These are the posts I published the past week.
Harlot’s Fire by LM Pampuro | Review-Excerpt-Giveaway
With help from a Rockstar and his caravan, Special Agent Alia Price goes on an undercover journey that takes her from a major music festival to deep within a national forest.
Why I Do VFX: The Untold Truths About Working in Visual Effects by Vicki Lau
From the city of Singapore to working on over twenty Hollywood blockbuster films and TV series such as “The Walking Dead,” “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Aquaman,” and “War for the Planet of the Apes,” comes one of the first books of its kind in the visual effects (VFX) industry.
Fireborn by Aisling Fowler (Fireborn #1) | Spotlight and Review Tour
Harper Collins Children’s Books presents a Middle-Grade fantasy to kick off the Fireborn series.
The Secret of Drulea Cottage by Claire Kohler (Betwixt the Sea and Shore #1) | Review & $25 Giveaway
Magic, romance, & political Intrigue collide as secrets surrounding a Scottish woman begin to unravel. Secrets she may not be ready to face.
BBNYA Spotlight on Semi-Finalist Wilthaven by Oli Jacobs
This year, BBNYA is celebrating the 65 books that made it into Round Two with a mini spotlight blitz tour for each title. Today it’s my pleasure to introduce Wilthaven by Oli Jacobs!
What’s Not Said by Valerie Taylor | Spotlight Tour | Also featuring What’s Not True
It’s a double shot of fun. I am spotlighting 2 books by Valerie Taylor. The first is “What’s Not Said” published in 2020. The next is “What’s Not True” publishing 8/24/21. They are both going on my TBR list!
Gina’s Friday Finds for 20 August 2021 – Recipes
Today’s recipes are all about weeknight recipes requiring very little prep.
Sweet Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Crescent Ring by Pillsbury
This one is just 15 minutes prep time and 30 minutes bake time!
Brownie Mix Waffles (recipe from Missy at Graceful Little Honey Bee) are quick & fun. You can fancy them up with a dollop of ice cream or enjoy them plain. These would also be great for a party treat where guests can decorate their own from a little topping bar.
Gina’s Friday Finds for 20 August 2021 – Creative Project
Diamond Art is one of the latest crazes sweeping the crafting world. You can find out more by visiting this link. They have so many fabulous kits available for very reasonable prices.
These kits will also make great gifts for holidays, birthdays, or to treat yourself.
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That wraps up Gina’s Friday Finds for 20 August 2021. Be sure you scroll down to reply, leave a comment & tell me what you would like me to “FIND” next week.
I also share many of my reviews on the following websites:
- Lovely Audiobook’s Monthly Link-up (Not limited to audiobooks)
- The Inspire Me Monday Link Party
- Inspire Me Monday with Anita Ojeda
- Grammy’s Grid Unlimited Monthly Link Party
- Esme’s Salon Monthly Link-up
Thanks, Gina! I’ve never read the full book of To Kill a Mocking Bird. I’ve only ever read bits and pieces of it. I should read it all someday.
Brownie mix waffles look amazing! Yum!
The diamond art kits look like they will make great gifts!
Have a great weekend!
Those books you found I would love to read & review in Print as I haven’t read any of them.
The food looks delicious and I just love the crafts too.
Thanks for sharing Gina.
Wow! So excited to have ‘won’a future spot on your blog! Bronchitis is the worst, hope it clears up soon! I love the classics-The Outsiders and To Kill a Mockingbird-excellent reading! Tweeting!!