Friday Finds | June 26, 2020

Friday Finds | June 26, 2020

Before we get started today, I wanted to check on you. Are you doing ok? Is the negativity getting to you? Why not take a few minutes, read today’s roundup, and see if you can find something to distract for at least a little while? I hope I found an eclectic mix of items this week so that something will appeal to you.

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Friday Finds | June 26, 2020 –  Books

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Adventure by Chicken Bus: An Unschooling Odyssey through Central America by Janet LoSole

Embarking on a homeschooling field trip to Central America is stressful enough, but add in perilous bridge crossings, trips to the hospital, and a lack of women’s underwear, and you have the makings of an Adventure by Chicken Bus.

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Thief, Acolyte, Consort by James Robert Paige 

A new city and a fresh start was what former thief Catt Zago was looking for, but what she found instead was Great Bakak, a city-state ruled ancient tradition and full of everyday magic. A place full of many gods and many people. A place where the King rules supreme, but the royal executioners seem to be calling the shots. What Catt didn’t expect was to meet a fascinating woman, a professor of magic at the local wizard university, doomed by a strange bit of luck to become the next King. Catt wasn’t planning on committing any crimes, this was supposed to be a safe place to start over, but now, could she really be contemplating stealing a King?

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The Roads Chosen by Ben Carlyle

Inspired by the author’s own unnerving experiences during a decade spent in the former Soviet Union.

The body of a dockworker is found floating off the windswept shore of the Caspian. Just another merciless killing.

An anonymous tip-off lands on a desk in London. It affirms money laundering, implies drug trafficking, smells of terrorist funding, and begs a peek.

Seeking work, a young wayfarer arrives in the energy capital of Kazakhstan, alleging an austere life spent wandering rural Asia. A chance encounter provides an ideal start – more than could be wished for – but intrigue and duplicity ensue, weaving an inextricable web of deceit.

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Intertwined by Eric Suddoth

Bethany, Mississippi, is a quaint, step-back-in-time type of town, where its only protection is the symbolic white picket fences. But even small communities have big secrets. Even the perfect family. And their white picket fences can’t protect them from the tragedies that lurk around the corner.

Let’s have a contest today! Vote in the comments.

Which of the books I reviewed this week are you most likely to read this summer? Check out each review, then leave a comment on this post or the book review post to vote! Be sure you mention the word vote so I can distinguish you from other comments.*

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I M POSSIBLE BY ANITHA RATHOD | BOOK PROMO & REVIEW

Society Girl by Robert Gomez | Book Review

SOCIETY GIRL BY ROBERT GOMEZ | BOOK REVIEW

The Code Hunters: A Nicholas Foxe Adventure by Jackson Coppley | Book Review

THE CODE HUNTERS: A NICHOLAS FOXE ADVENTURE BY JACKSON COPPLEY | BOOK 1

The Ocean Raiders by Jackson Coppley | A Nicholas Foxe Adventure |Release Day Spotlight | Review Book cover

THE OCEAN RAIDERS BY JACKSON COPPLEY | BOOK 2

Memoirs of a 20th Century Gentleman by James B Hansom

MEMOIRS OF A 20TH CENTURY GENTLEMAN BY JAMES B HANSOM

I have my pencil ready to start tallying. Let the voting begin!

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Friday Finds | June 26, 2020 – Recipes

Friday Finds | June 26, 2020 Red White & Blue Patriotic cookies

Red, White & Blue Patriotic Cookies from Joy at Artful Homemaking

Friday Finds | June 26, 2020 Keto Lettuce Wraps on a white plate

Keto Chicken Lettuce Wraps from Lou Lou Girls

Friday Finds | June 26, 2020 Vegan Southern Potato Salad (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)

Vegan Southern Potato Salad (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) from my friend Rebecca at Strength & Sunshine.

 

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Friday Finds | June 26, 2020 – Creative Projects

Friday Finds | June 26, 2020 Glow in the Dark Mason Jars

Glow in the Dark Mason Jars from A Pumpkin and a Princess

Friday Finds | June 26, 2020 Leafy Greens Seed Kit

Organic Leafy Greens Eco-friendly Seed Starting Container Gardening Kit

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My friend Cheryl shared an excellent book review this week on Potholder Loom Weaving. Look at all the fun things you can do with that potholder loom from your youth.

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I better wrap this up for today. I need to save some for next week. Don’t forget to vote in the contest!

Stay safe & healthy this week.

Gina

Website donations help cover blog expenses and, most importantly, keep me caffeinated so I can read all night!

*Contest ends at 6 am CST on July 2, 2020.

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13 responses to “Friday Finds | June 26, 2020

  1. I’ve been thinking about getting into crafts again and that potholder weaving book has caught my eye!

    • Thanks Azaaa, we have a LOT of garden lettuce right now, so wraps are a popular meal around here.

  2. Pat

    Oh, Gina, you have an exciting give away going on this week and I’m wishing everyone the best of luck 🙂
    Staying this one out as I am too far away 🙂
    Thank you for lovely reads!