Gina Rae Mitchell

It’s time for the Friday Finds October 25, 2019 weekly round-up of goodness. This week I found so many intriguing books, mouth-watering recipes, and even a new craft to try. I hope you enjoy them. Let me know what you think.

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On the website this week – Friday Finds October 25, 2019

 

 

 Paper Walls is a tale of a seemingly innocent childhood bond that stretches the concept of loyalty to obscene extremes. Witness Rita and Deenie evolve their tight childhood bond into an orchestrated life that inevitably implodes.

 

 

Nadira Holden, demon-hunter, resurrected from the grave to fight once more to save her world. Can she adapt to present-day life? What mysterious ailment alternately saps her power and gives her strength? Read on to find out more about this powerful debut novel.

 

 

Review: Bedrolls, Bushes, & Beaches – The Hippie Years by Ron White is not just for “old hippies.” Everyone should read about this era from someone who lived it, the good and the bad. Read on to discover the exploits of an original hippie on his around the world travels.

Books on my radar this week – Friday Finds October 25, 2019

 

  Piece of the Tax Pie by Fred Wascura – Mystery/Amateur sleuth

  Rowdy Days of Dom Sanders: The Case of the Unseen Murder by E. G. Moore – Children’s Mystery/Adventure

  Your Perfect Year: A Novel by Charlotte Lucas – Romantic Comedy

  Number Ten by Robin Hawdon – Dramatic Thriller

  33% Rockstar: Music, Heartbreak and the Pursuit of Rock Stardom by S.C. Sterling – Rock Band Biography

 

 

Friday Finds October 25, 2019 – Recipes to tempt you.

 

TJ Fox: Sharing the Experience 

TJ graciously agreed to share her mouth-watering Maple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream Frosting recipe with us this week. Doesn’t it look perfect for any fall party? Maybe even a party of one while you read a book?

 

 

 

Justyna from Falling4Fall lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, and She’s sharing her delicious Easy to Make Cranberry Sauce recipe. I love a good cranberry sauce with turkey, on toast…or maybe a chilled bowl full as a snack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

How would you like some Instant Pot Pinto Bean Soup from the lovely Mis Helen’s Country Cottage? She’s a cookbook author and runs a beautiful website full of goodies. I’m sure we’ll be seeing more from her on her soon.

 

 

 

 

Friday Finds October 25, 2019 – Something Fun & Crafty to Make

 

 

 

 

Diamond Art is all the rage right now. These kits are from Leisure Arts and relatively inexpensive. I know a couple of little girls & boys as well as a few adults that will be getting a kit for Christmas this year. If Diamond Art is new to you, here’s a quick video to watch. 

Click here for a video tutorial.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My daughter frequently tells me that Christmas is eating Thanksgiving. So to not rush the season, let’s make a fun Fall wreath from this HalleHillDesigns kit. And best of all, it’s on sale right now.

 

 

 

 

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That’s it for this week. What would you like to see in next week’s round-up? Hit reply on the email or leave a comment here. I absolutely love hearing from you!