Gina Rae Mitchell

Friday Finds March 6, 2020

Wow, Friday already? The weeks just keep spinning by. It’s starting to feel a bit like spring in my part of the world. I have to say I am ready!

 

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Friday Finds March 6, 2020 –  Book Finds

 

  The Rock and the Raindrop: A Space in Time by Bjorn Wythette

A raindrop has seen the rise and fall of civilizations and survived deserts of ice and sand. However, despite all of her adventures, she has lost the magic of being alive. That is until a gust of wind—or perhaps a twist of fate—sends her face-to-face with a lowly rock. But what good could possibly come from a conversation with a rock? It turns out, this is no ordinary rock. This particular rock watches the world around him evolve in the most astonishing of ways, and he can almost touch the hand wielding such bewildering and obvious might. From their sudden encounter, two things spark between them: friendship and a spiritual quest.

In this lighthearted romp through a serious world, the rock and the raindrop explore life from different points of view, and with their combined talents, they discover that what may appear commonplace is, in reality, an intricate puzzle. With the help of the surrounding forest, they unearth hidden mathematical and philosophical treasures, traces of the spiritual world working quietly behind the scenes. As you follow them on their journey, you’re invited to see that which appears ordinary in a new light, to reconsider what’s taken for granted, and to challenge the boundaries of your imagination.

 

  The Serpent and the Eagle (Tenochtitlan Trilogy) by Edward Rickford

Tenochtitlan, 1519. Motecuhzoma, leader of the Mexica Confederacy, rules over the largest domain in all of Mesoamerica and has every expectation that his nation will continue to reign supreme… but the arrival of strange foreigners will test that confidence.

Driven by God, gold, and glory, the uncouth interlopers are led by Hernando Cortes and command weapons that can shake the sky. Their disruptive presence demands a response, but Motecuhzoma knows better than to rush into war and sends out envoys to discover more. The information they return with is nothing short of shocking, and a decision is thrust upon Motecuhzoma that could elevate his nation to new heights or cause its utter ruin.

Combining the political intrigue of Hillary Mantel’s Wolf Hall Series with the gripping battles of Conn Iggulden’s Conqueror series, this award-winning novel draws upon modern scholarship to recount an event still unique today: the epic collision of two civilizations separated for millennia.

 

  Shake The Lake: Live. Love. Wake. by Zach Block 

Cal and his best friends set out to evade adult responsibility and chase the endless summer across the map. They land in Lake Victoria, Arizona, a party oasis in the heart of BRO culture. With some small-town sensibility, the outsider crew unifies the lake’s wake scene and helps save a bullied marina from snobby yacht club encroachment by staging a mammoth, end-of-season music and water sports festival against the wishes of the town’s well-to-do and a pair of hard-nosed park rangers. Navigating childhood friendships, growing pains, hard work, heartbreak, and new love, Cal begins to come to terms with the meaning of growing up while staying young at heart in this fish out of water romantic comedy. (Graphic Novel/Comic)

*Content Warning*

 

  In an Instant by Suzanne Redfearn

Life is over in an instant for sixteen-year-old Finn Miller when a devastating car accident tumbles her and ten others over the side of a mountain. Suspended between worlds, she watches helplessly as those she loves struggle to survive.

Impossible choices are made, decisions that leave the survivors tormented with grief and regret. Unable to let go, Finn keeps vigil as they struggle to reclaim their shattered lives. Jack, her father, who seeks vengeance against the one person he can blame other than himself; her best friend, Mo, who bravely searches for the truth as the story of their survival is rewritten; her sister Chloe, who knows Finn lingers and yearns to join her; and her mother, Ann, who saved them all but is haunted by her decisions. Finn needs to move on, but how can she with her family still in pieces?

Heartrending yet ultimately redemptive, In an Instant is a story about the power of love, the meaning of family, and carrying on…even when it seems impossible.

 

  BEATRIX POTTER Ultimate Collection – 22 Children’s Books With Complete Original Illustrations

Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) was an English author, illustrator, natural scientist, and conservationist best known for her children’s books featuring animals. Potter’s artistic and literary interests were deeply influenced by fairies, fairy tales, and fantasy. Her best-known picture book is The Tale of Peter Rabbit which was also her first publication. The great success was followed by the number of successful children’s books about animals, such as The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, The Tailor of Gloucester and The Tale of Benjamin Bunny. She carried on to write and illustrate until her diminishing eyesight made it difficult to continue. Potter’s books continue to sell throughout the world in many languages with her stories being retold in song, film, ballet, and animation.

 

 

In case you missed it!! Posts from this week on the website.

  Engaging Sir Isaac by Sally Britton

 The Story of Keilah by Joann Keder

  Mistress of Darkness, Dredthorne Hall #2 by Hazel Hunter

 

Friday Finds March 6, 2020 – Recipes

 

  This Meyer Lemon Marguerita from Cooking with Janica puts me in the mood for summer. Sitting outside, sipping a pretty drink with friends sounds delightful.

 

While you are visiting with friends or family, this sugar cookie bar recipe from Together as Family is adaptable to serve any size gathering. You can easily change the icing colors & decorations for any theme or season. You never go wrong with classic sugar cookies.

 

  FoodieCrush.com offers us a Grilled Vegetable recipe that sounds delicious. Can you tell I’m in a “sick of winter” frame of mind?

 

 

Friday Finds March 6, 2020 – Creative Projects

 

Schacht’s Zoom Loom is my favorite pin loom for beginners. I’m in the mood for some instant gratification projects. Pin loom weaving fits my needs. I’m also going to be updating my earlier pin loom weaving posts as well as adding a few reviews of books and products to the website soon. Have you tried small loom weaving? It’s becoming quite popular again, especially since it’s is simple for beginners and seasoned weavers.

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That wraps up this week’s edition. Be sure you comment & let me know what you are going to try this week.

Have a great one!

Gina