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.
Friday Finds | June 26, 2020 – Books
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.
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?
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.
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.*
I M POSSIBLE BY ANITHA RATHOD | BOOK PROMO & REVIEW
SOCIETY GIRL BY ROBERT GOMEZ | BOOK REVIEW
THE CODE HUNTERS: A NICHOLAS FOXE ADVENTURE BY JACKSON COPPLEY | BOOK 1
THE OCEAN RAIDERS BY JACKSON COPPLEY | BOOK 2
MEMOIRS OF A 20TH CENTURY GENTLEMAN BY JAMES B HANSOM
I have my pencil ready to start tallying. Let the voting begin!
Friday Finds | June 26, 2020 – Recipes
Red, White & Blue Patriotic Cookies from Joy at Artful Homemaking
Keto Chicken Lettuce Wraps from Lou Lou Girls
Vegan Southern Potato Salad (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) from my friend Rebecca at Strength & Sunshine.
Friday Finds | June 26, 2020 – Creative Projects
Glow in the Dark Mason Jars from A Pumpkin and a Princess
Organic Leafy Greens Eco-friendly Seed Starting Container Gardening Kit
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
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If it’s not too late, I vote for Society Girl. I like historical fiction and your review makes the book sound worth a read.
I enjoyed it. It was a different era for sure.
I’ve been thinking about getting into crafts again and that potholder weaving book has caught my eye!
I vote for I M Possible for the book I’d be most likely to Read this summer. 🙂 The glow in the dark mason jar is adorable!
Thanks Jessica. I’ve got your entries noted. Good luck. I love mason jar crafts!
I think Code Hunters sounds very intriguing to read.
It is a great book to start the series. Non stop action over several countries.
Thanks for the keto friendly chicken lettuce wrap recipe!
Thanks Azaaa, we have a LOT of garden lettuce right now, so wraps are a popular meal around here.
The Code Hunters 🙂
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!
Vote. The Code Hunto
Thank Jennifer. It’s a great book to kick off the series.