🎆 Friday Finds for July 4 - 2025 | Weekly Roundup of Books, Giveaways, Recipes & Creative Finds🎆
🎆 Welcome to this week’s Friday Finds for July 4!💥
Whether you’re celebrating the holiday weekend with books, BBQ, or a bit of both, I’ve rounded up some sparkling finds to brighten your day—from 4th of July dessert recipes and fresh reads to creative holiday crafts and giveaways."
📚 Book Blog Roundup | Friday Finds July 4 - 2025 📚
In The Forever Factor by Tom Hogan and Amanda Iles, biotech innovator Petra Alexander races to develop a radical longevity treatment while facing corporate sabotage, personal stakes, and ethical dilemmas in the heart of Silicon Valley. A fast-paced, thought-provoking thriller for fans of speculative science and smart suspense.
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It was a very slow week for me on the blog. I've been working on lots of things behind the scenes. I also had a few blog tours scheduled, but the dates were changed. Look out next week!
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I’ll be spotlighting an independent author each week this summer.
📣 Meet Indie Author ~ R. Weir
Author R Weir lives in the Mile-High City with his family, where the Rocky Mountain High isn’t always achieved with herbal substances. When he’s not glued to the computer writing his latest book or recording his podcast, Bringing Life to Characters, you’ll find him outdoors, traveling in his motorhome, or riding his Spyder motorcycle.
Weir’s stories dive deep into gritty mysteries, crime, suspense, and thrilling twists. His characters include former U.S. Marshal Hunter Divine—a driven man seeking salvation in a broken life—and private eye Jarvis Mann, a tough, snarky investigator with as many faults as virtues.
You’ll find traces of Weir’s dry sense of humor in his characters, though he’ll admit he’s not nearly as tough or fearless. Still, no evil stands a chance against his written word!
I've reviewed several of his books already (and need to make time for more!). His wit and hard-boiled characters have definitely won me over as a fan.
- Justice for the Forgotten (Steel Wheels Cold Mystery #1)
- Retribution: The Divine Devils' Final Chapter
- Lethal Blues (Jarvis Mann Detective Book 9)
- Murder by a Hundred Cuts (Jarvis Mann Detective Book 10)
🎉 Friday Finds Fun Time Giveaway 🎉
Rosie R. won the last Fun Time Giveaway. I've contacted her about her prize.
📖 New Question:
"If You Could Create a Firework Named After a Book, What Would It Be Called?"
Give your favorite book a fireworks-style name! (e.g., "The Sparkling Gatsby" or "Boom and Prejudice") I can’t wait to read these!
Answer this week’s question in the comments for a chance to win the monthly prize!
One lucky commenter from any July 2025 Friday Finds post will be randomly selected to win a surprise gift.
🗓️ Entries close July 31st at 5:00 p.m. (CST). Winner announced August 1st!
📖 TBR Spotlight for July 4 - 2025
Celebrate Independence Day by Deborah Heiligman
Strike up the band, pack a picnic, and enjoy the fireworks. Celebrate Independence Day takes a nationwide perspective on the joy of America's biggest party. All the history and culture of Independence Day is here, along with fun facts, an all-American recipe, a locator map for every photo, and a complete resource guide. Deborah Heiligman's rich narrative evokes the patriotic flavor of the Fourth and explains its associations with liberty and democracy. The text also examines how people from other nations celebrate their independence days and includes a note from an expert consultant.
Includes classic National Geographic photographs. National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.
Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.
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Click this link to see the incredible list of documents and speeches in the book.
This collection brings together the voices that have defined America’s greatest moments.
Rediscover the spirit that built a nation—and let it inspire you, challenge you, and move you—page after page.
Get your copy today and hold the American story in your hands.
🍴 Foodie Fun
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🎨 Creative Holiday Finds
Do you need a super last-minute holiday decoration? Try these ideas. They are simple, fast, fun, and pretty!
Whether it's flowers from your garden or red, white, and blue candy, they will both brighten up your holiday decor.
I love this page of festive jars and containers for decorations that are easy, cheerful, and perfect for a last-minute holiday table or picnic display.
🧡 Thanks for reading the Friday Finds for July 4 - 2025
That wraps up this week’s edition—thank you for spending a little of your Friday with me. Let’s continue to grow the Friday Finds family together. 💛
Until next time,
Happy reading, cooking, and creating,
— Gina
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I'm never too full to eat chocolate! I would want to create a firework for Firefighter Fox's book. Our local firefighters are always on standby during the annual fireworks display so it would be cool to have a firework named after firefighters!
Those foods look yummy and HAPPY INDEPENCE DAY TO AMERICA AND EVERYONE