Weekly Friday Finds | 07-19-2024| Books ~Author News ~ Recipes ~ Crafts ~ New Trivia Contest Question
Welcome to the Friday Finds for 07-19-2024.
Things are humming along while I get back into the swing of being home. I’m starting to see results from all the hard work my “gardener” put in this spring and early summer. Produce is making its way to the house. This week, I found a box of cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, sugar snap peas, onions, carrots, radishes, peaches, and blackberries in the kitchen! What recipes would you make with a fresh goodie box like this? Leave your recipes in the comments…please!
No Indie Author news was sent in for this week’s edition. So I substituted with a couple of fun blogs for you to visit.
Peace,
Gina
Weekly Friday Finds | 07-19-2024 | Blog News
These are the reviews I shared this week.
West Falls Revisited by D. H. Schleicher | #5Star #BookReview | #PsychologicalFiction #Mystery #Thriller @SchleicherSpin
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Death’s Flow (Flow Tales Book 1) by Victor Klayin | #BookReview #MiddleGradeFiction #ComingOfAge #Fantasy
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Heartstone by Clemency Crow | #BookReview #BlogTour @GoddessFish #MiddleGrade #Fantasy #Adventure #KindleUnlimited | $10 Gift Card
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The Maker of Worlds by David Litwack | Blurb Blitz Tour with @GoddessFish ~ $25 Gift Card | #Fantasy @DavidLitwack @EvolvedPub
Weekly Friday Finds | 07-19-2024 | Recipes
Our peaches are ready. We got to them this year before the deer, bugs, and birds! So, I have been deep-searching for new recipes to use. However, my favorite way may be to eat them fresh off the tree!
If you haven’t tried the combo of sweet, fresh peaches and salty bacon before, you’re in for a treat. Tart pickled onions add another layer, turning this into a flavor delight.
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Grilled Pork Chops with Whole Pickled Peaches
Sweet pickled peaches are a true Southern classic—a way to preserve the iconic orbs long past when they’d go bad on a counter. Our quick-pickle method just takes a few minutes. A traditional way to serve them is with a grilled pork chop. Try it, and you’ll see why.
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Weekly Friday Finds | 07-19-2024 | Books
Here’s a peek at some of what I’m reading right now. What are you reading this weekend? Do you have any good recommendations?
Out of Body (A Magical Misfits Cozy Mystery) by Lina Hansen – review coming July 21.
Myrtle Coldron, owner of the Witch’s Retreat B&B and leader of the Magical Misfits, enjoys a hike and stumbles upon a skeleton. The unwelcome discovery unleashes a series of bizarre events that shake the quaint village of Avebury to the core
“The Magical Misfits” is a cozy mystery series brimming with humor, suspense, and a dash of the supernatural. It’s perfect for fans of Stephanie Plum, Agatha Raisin, and Juliet Blackwell, who crave a delightful blend of quirky characters, magical mishaps, and a satisfyingly unexpected resolution.
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The Boss Bandit 3-Book Series by Tom Smith – Review coming July 28
Boss Bandit is a Shih Tzu puppy who thinks he’s the boss of…well…pretty much everything! Join Boss Bandit in one adventure after another as he follows his confidence and curiosity into the unknown.
Weekly Friday Finds | 07-19-2024 | Blogs to Visit
Here are a couple of entertaining blogs I think you will enjoy.
The Reading Ladies 2024 Summer Collaboration is HERE! I was thrilled to be once again invited to participate. Please visit Carol’s post to find your next great summer read.
Do you agree that this is a splendid international group?
The choices represent a variety of tastes and reading experiences and are as unique as the bloggers themselves. We know no two people read the same book, and we hope you find one recommendation to match your reading taste!
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Quiz: Which Jane Austen Heroine Are You? by Michelle Watson of The Book Devotions
Let’s have a little pure, unadulterated fun.
Regency style.
Are you ready to find out which iconic Jane Austen heroine you are most like?
Have fun answering these silly questions, and I will reward you with book recommendations at the end.
Weekly Friday Finds | 07-19-2024 | Creative News
DIY Cloisonne Enamel Art Painting Crafting Kit – Coasters
Weekly Friday Finds | 07-19-2024 | Trivia Time
This week’s trivia question is:
Which subgenre of mystery fiction, often set in a small, socially intimate community, involves an amateur sleuth who solves the crime with little to no graphic violence or sexual content?
Leave your answer in the comment section to be entered into this month’s trivia contest.
The answer to last week’s question:
Which fruit is often brought to picnics and is known for being seedless and easy to peel, making it a favorite for children?
Seedless grapes are perfect for picnics. They’re naturally sweet and pop in your mouth. Grapes have antioxidants like resveratrol that can help keep you healthy.
They contain a lot of moisture, which is good for staying hydrated, and nutrients like vitamins C and K and fiber, which together help you feel great.
Although, I must confess. I never peel grapes. My guess was Mandarin oranges because they are seedless and easy to peel.
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I love fresh peaches. Ours aren’t ready in Essex County yet, but when they are, I will definitely be buying lots. I make peach crumble and eat them plain. I just had a drink when I was out this week called a Georgia Mule. It has peach schnapps, vodka, peaches and ginger beer. It was yummy. I am a huge fan of cozy mysteries, so that is my answer this week.
My husband works with the author of Boss Bandit. The company gives his books to all the kids at the company Christmas party every year.
What a small world! That’s a special treat for the kids and has to feel good for the author too.
I know my son looks forward to it!
Thanks for shouting out our blog collab! 📚🙌💯😍