🍋 Friday Finds – June 27, 2025 | Weekly Roundup of Books, Giveaways, Recipes & Creative Finds
🍋Friday Finds June 27 2025 – Weekly Highlights 🍋
Hello friends, and happy Friday! 💛
Welcome to the Friday Finds June 27 2025 edition—your cozy weekly roundup of books, giveaways, creative ideas, and indie author gems.
This week’s collection is full of vibrant stories, a heartfelt author spotlight, and a quick craft to bring a little handmade beauty to your reading life. I’m so glad you’re here—let’s dive in and discover something wonderful together.
3 Things You’ll Find in This Week’s Edition:
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Author spotlight on Gail Ward Olmstead
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A creative pressed flower bookmark craft
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7 book giveaways, from sci-fi to picture books!
📚 Book Blog Roundup | Friday Finds June 27 2025 📚
The Lights of Shantinagar by Nidhi Arora
The Lights of Shantinagar by Nidhi Arora is a moving family saga set in modern India, blending tradition, science, and self-discovery.
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Cinematic Destinies Giveaway by Patricia Leavy
Get a FREE copy of Cinematic Destinies by Patricia Leavy + enter to win a $150 Amazon gift card in this feel-good Hollywood romance giveaway!
7,500 Books Will Be Raffled! Really!!
Plus 1 Winner gets the book and a $150 Amazon Gift Card.
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Seed by Shelly Campbell
Seed by Shelly Campbell is a dark, high-stakes sci-fi horror finale full of interdimensional travel, creepy cosmic forces, and heart-wrenching emotion. Don’t miss the guest post, excerpt, and a $20 gift card giveaway!
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Naomi’s Imagination by Kiana Holder
Naomi’s Imagination by Kiana Holder is a heartwarming picture book about a girl who turns a boring car ride into an unforgettable adventure. Complete review, excerpt, and giveaway included! A special thank you to @GoddessFish for the tour opportunity.
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Arabesque by M G da Mota
Step into the haunting world of Arabesque by M G da Mota—a ballet-inspired historical psychological drama that spans decades, borders, and identities. Featuring a guest post from the author, an excerpt, and a giveaway you won’t want to miss.
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Pei’s Pineapple Cakes by Crystal Z. Lee
Pei’s Pineapple Cakes by Crystal Z. Lee is a beautifully illustrated bilingual picture book set in Taiwan. With a sweet mystery, heartfelt themes of family and tradition, and vibrant art by Allie Su, this story is a treat for young readers and anyone who loves culture, courage, and cake.
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** Independent Author news has been a little scarce this summer, so I'm going to be featuring a new Indie Author each week. Authors can still send their news to me, and I will work it into the Friday Finds!**
📣 Meet Indie Author ~ Gail Ward Olmstead
Gail Ward Olmstead crafts compelling stories about strong, complex women facing big life decisions, messy relationships, and personal growth. Whether she’s writing contemporary women’s fiction, biographical historical fiction, or legal dramas, her books always deliver heart, humor, and resilience.
While her Miranda Series (starting with Miranda Writes) offers a smart and engaging mix of law, media, and mystery, my personal favorite is Katharine's Remarkable Road Trip—a beautifully told story of a woman on a transformative journey, both literal and emotional. It’s full of quiet revelations, gorgeous writing, and the kind of character you think about long after the last page.
"For fans of relatable women’s fiction with substance and soul, Gail Ward Olmstead is an author to follow."
📚 My Reviews
🎉 Fun Time Giveaway🎉
📖 Question:
You’re given 24 hours to live in the world of the last book you read. Are you thriving or panicking? 😅
🎟️ The next drawing will take place on July 3rd! Be sure to submit your answers by then.
Oh, this is a fun one for me. I would get to spend 24 hours at the Snapdragon Inn, with its Magical Mystery Library! I love this series from Elizabeth Pantley.
Let me know in the comments or reply on social—are you thriving or panicking in your last-read world? 📚💬
📖 TBR Spotlight
If you've added the deluxe edition of The Wren in the Holly Library to your collection, you won't want to miss the release of book two, The Robin on the Oak Throne, featuring a matching cover.
🥄 Food Thoughts
🎨 Creative Finds
Pressed Flower Bookmark DIY Kit
Looking for a simple, beautiful craft that blends creativity with a love of books? Pressed flower bookmarks are the perfect project. Whether you use a DIY kit or gather your own petals from the garden, these delicate, handmade pieces make wonderful gifts—or quiet companions for your next read. I found a lovely kit on Amazon that include everything you need: dried flowers, clear bookmark sleeves, tassels, and more. It's a fun way to add a little botanical magic to your reading life!
🧡 Thanks for Reading the June 27 2025 Friday Finds!
That wraps up this week’s edition—thank you for spending a little of your Friday with me. Let’s keep growing the Friday Finds family together. 💛
Until next time,
Happy reading, cooking, and creating,
— Gina
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🧡 Thanks for Reading the June 27, 2025 Friday Finds
Have a great week filled with sunshine, stories, and maybe a cookie or two
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I'd be stuck in the revolutionary war...which I likely would NOT survive!!
Those books by K.A. Linde are gorgeous. Have a wonderful weekend, Gina.
Oh my...I would be stuck in the revolutionary war, which I likely would NOT survive! Yikes!
Oh my goodness, I'd panic because I'd be stuck at The Tanglewood Tea Shop in England! Anyway, Happy Independence Day Gina!