Gina’s Friday Finds – February 26, 2021
Hello and welcome to the last Friday Finds of February. The days are flying by. We’re getting ready to start spring chores on the farm. Well, at least planning them. Do you have anything particular you do to mark the start of spring?
Chevron Ross won last week’s comment drawing. He chose to have his book featured on my BookShop. I hope more of you will enter this week. Simply, leave a comment on this post and you will be entered into a drawing for a gift card or a featured spot on the BookShop page.
I’ll be including the link to the Book Blogger Novel of the Year Award page for a while longer. If you are a book blogger, Bookstagramer, or author, this news is important for you. BBNYA is open for author submissions and blogging participants NOW. Don’t miss your chance to work with an awesome group of people, win fabulous prizes, and more.
Now on to the finds!
Gina’s Friday Finds – February 26, 2021 – Books on my TBR
Journey to the Hopewell Star by Hannah State
READERS’ FAVORITE ★★★★★WINNER of the Literary Titan Gold Award (December 2020)
A mysterious star could bring stability to her world…or lead her to a blistering end.
Quiet and introverted twelve-year-old Sam Sanderson is comfortable living a simple life on her family’s peaceful farm. That is, until a mysterious visitor arrives one night, thrusting her on a formidable and dangerous journey across galaxies.
We’re Moving Where?!: by Glen Blackwell
A Family Adventure Off-Grid in Canada
When Harry’s mum and dad tell him that they will be moving to a cabin in the Canadian wilderness, his first thought is about leaving his friends behind. He then finds out that there will be NO INTERNET!!!
Join Harry on the adventure of a lifetime and find out how he adapts when everything he is used to changes overnight.
Sheltered: When a Boy Becomes a Legend by Jacob Paul Patchen
With America under attack from within, twelve-year-old James must fight his way to freedom while trying to hold onto his values and virtue.
“We are all given a space in life to fill, a roaring emptiness in time… and it’s how you choose to fill that void, that will determine the difference in becoming a man or a legend.”
That’s what my father said to me a few years ago before he walked out on Mom, Emily, and me. If I would have had any sense back then, I would have asked him exactly what that meant.
In case you missed it on the blog this week!
After the Pass by Savannah Adams | Review
Aether Ones by Wendi Coffman-Porter | Review
Lemar and her Magical Pets by Nesrine Sleiman | Spotlight Tour
Gina’s Friday Finds – February 26, 2021 – Recipes
Keto/LowCarb Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders by WholesomeYum
No-Bake Cookie Dough Cheesecake by JoyFilledEats Keto/SugarFree/GlutenFree
Gina’s Friday Finds – February 26, 2021 – Creative Projects
Crochet: Beyond Rectangles with Linda Permann
Bored with blankets and scarves? If you’re ready to tackle more complex patterns, Linda’s darling baby sweater is the perfect first crocheted garment. You’ll learn professional secrets to create smooth edges, link stitches, shape your pieces, sew them together and add edging. In the process, she takes away the intimidation factor of working from patterns and schematics. In-depth tutorials on blocking and finishing are sure to be invaluable for every level of crocheter, and you’ll even learn a fun surface embellishment technique that you can use to make monograms, flowers, or any shape you can draw on the surface of your sweater. Move beyond rectangles and gain the confidence you need to crochet your next garment!
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That wraps up this week’s edition. Be sure you scroll down to reply and let me know your favorite find this week.
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Interesting books. The one about going off the grid sounds really good. Thanks so much for linking up with me at the Unlimited Monthly Link Party 22. Shared!
Those middle grade books all sound rather interesting, especially Journey to the Hopewell Star.
Journey to the Hopewell Star looks like a really good book! I hope you are doing well!
It does look interesting. I hope to start it soon. Doing well, hope you are too!
That baby sweater is adorable. Wonder if I could convert it to dog?
Dear Gina,
Thank you for featuring Weapons of Remorse on the Bookshop page. However, I don’t see a link to it this week on your Friday Finds. Is this an omission, or am I looking in the wrong place?
Chevron Ross
Thanks for the heads up. I fixed it. If it’s not working for you now, let me know.
This is your second year in the BBNYA, Gina? Congratulations! I consider entering my ‘Silent Heroes’ novel.
Big thanks for the bacon wrapped chicken recipe 🙂 It will be appreciated around her 🙂
Have a blessed week further and thank you!
Yes indeed, Pat. This is my second year as a panelist. You should enter. That’s a great book!
Not how to comment to win but I want to comment to enter. I mark the start of spring or at least plan to by planning what flowers I’m going to plant then do it, reading spring books, enjoying the warm weather and sunshine and spend time with my parents. Planting flowers with my Dad is enjoyable and something I look forward each year.
Please enter me.
Crystal
P.S. How do I sign for your blog/newsletter so I don’t miss these contests?
Hope I Win
Thanks for stopping by Crystal. You’ve done what you needed to enter the contest by leaving a comment here. Planning & planting flowers sounds lovely. On the side bar (or bottom of the page on mobiles), there is a place to sign up to follow the blog by inputting your email address. There is a separate sign-up that says join the Friday Finds Friends newsletter list. Good luck with the contest! Are you an author, reader, crafter, cook, or all of the above?