Friday Finds | October 30, 2026 | Halloween Bookish Fun
Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble.
- William Shakespeare, Macbeth
Welcome to Friday Finds | October 30, 2026
Halloween is almost here, and I'm keeping this week's discoveries spooky but not scary. Come along for a story about a family erased from the future, a dragon-filled BBNYA spotlight, a return to a much-loved fantasy series, a bubbly green punch, and a ghostly little library for your shelf.
Let's see what we discover this week.
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🪑 From My Reading Chair
This week, I'm revisiting a story where the past won't stay put and spotlighting a fantasy where dragon stories come alive.
🌿 This Week's Reading Chair Picks
Return to Yesterday's Tomorrow by Bryan Prosek
What if changing one moment in the past could erase an entire family from the future?
I first shared my review of Bryan Prosek's techno-thriller in September, and I'm bringing it back for another look. Its altered timelines, conflicting memories, and puzzle-like mystery kept me turning the pieces over, while Tripp's search for the family no one else remembers gave the story its emotional heart.
Also in the Spotlight
Child of the Dragon by Ashley N.Y. Sheesley
What if the dragon stories your grandmother told you were real?
Ashley N.Y. Sheesley's YA fantasy follows Kat as she discovers that dragons are real and that she may be able to become one herself. This BBNYA 2026 spotlight brings together dragon magic, a curse, and a young woman facing a legacy she never expected.
🌿 Community Corner
Booktrovert Bash: A Last Call for Reader Fun
The Booktrovert Bash is winding down just in time for Halloween. Booktrovert's Promotions & Giveaways page brings together book promotions and reader giveaways, and the Booktrovert Arcade has daily games to play. It's a lively place to find something new for your reading list and have a little fun along the way.
Giveaway and sweepstakes details vary, so check each listing for its dates and eligibility. Some reader perks require a Booktrovert account.
Explore Booktrovert Promotions & Giveaways →
🌟 Featured Author of the Week - Kenneth B. Andersen
💭 My Reflections
I first met Philip in The Devil's Apprentice, when an extraordinarily good boy is accidentally sent to Hell to train as the Devil's heir. I followed Philip through all six books, reviewing the first four along the way. After several years away, returning for The Fallen Devil this September felt like coming back to a strange, imaginative world I had missed. This final installment brought Philip's story to a satisfying close and reminded me why the series has stayed with me.
If you're new to the series, The Devil's Apprentice is the place to begin. If you've been following Philip already, my September review of The Fallen Devil revisits his final adventure.
📚 Start Here: My Featured Reviews
- The Fallen Devil → Review
The sixth and final book brings Philip's journey to a dark, emotional, and action-packed conclusion. - The Devil's Apprentice → Review
Meet Philip, the good boy sent to Hell by mistake, in the first book of The Great Devil War.
Learn more: Website | Amazon | Goodreads | Author Hub
🧙 Sip & Savor
Witch's Brew Punch
A bubbly, lime-green Halloween treat that's all fun and no fright.
This easy punch gets its bright color and frothy top from lime sherbet, with ginger ale, pineapple juice, and fresh lime adding the fizz and citrus. I adapted the recipe from Budget Bytes' Witches Brew (Halloween Punch).
Witch's Brew Punch
Makes: 14 drinks (8 oz. each)
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook/Bake time: None
Ingredients:
- 2 liters ginger ale, chilled
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 quart lime sherbet
- Gummy worms, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Pour the ginger ale, pineapple juice, and lime juice into a punch bowl and stir gently.
- Add the lime sherbet just before serving and stir slowly until the punch becomes foamy.
- Ladle into glasses, add gummy worms if you like, and serve while the foam is fresh.
🍴 Gina's Kitchen Note
Wait until everyone is ready before adding the sherbet. That's when the bubbly green foam is at its best. Lime sherbet contains some dairy, so check the label if that's a concern for your guests.
☕ Featured Find
👻 A Hauntingly Cozy Little Library
Even ghosts need a cozy place to read!
Who says ghosts can't be bookworms? This charming Halloween library scene features tiny reading ghosts, winding staircases, miniature bookshelves, and just enough spooky magic to make any book lover smile.
What makes The Night Library especially interesting is its clever design. Although it has the appearance of a three-dimensional miniature library, the artwork creates that illusion on a flat wooden base. It's a whimsical decorative piece rather than a traditional 3-D book nook kit.
I love the idea of adding a little ghostly bookish charm to a shelf, reading nook, or Halloween display. It's playful, imaginative, and just the right kind of spooky for Friday Finds!
💬 Let's Chat!
We've had dragons, a trip to Hell, and a little Halloween magic in the mix this week.
When it comes to Halloween reading, do you prefer something spooky but not scary, or a book that will scare you sleepless?
Tell me what you like to read in the comments. If Halloween reads aren't your thing, I'd love to hear that, too.
📜 More Friday Finds
Missed a week? Browse previous editions of Friday Finds for more book reviews, author spotlights, reader favorites, recipes, and discoveries.
Browse the Friday Finds Archive →
Thank you for spending part of your week with me. I hope you have a peaceful, joy-filled weekend filled with good books and little moments to savor.
Until next week's Friday Finds,
Gina
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