Gina Rae Mitchell

Gina’s Friday Finds for 13 August 2021

I hope you find something that you like this week. You don’t have to wait until the Friday Roundup to visit! Don’t forget; I post on the blog nearly every day.

Thanks so much for reading today! I appreciate you more than you know.

Gina’s Friday Finds for 13 August 2021 – Announcements

I completely messed up last week’s drawing. Apologies to Jessica as she was the winner, and I was late adding her to the sidebar as the Author/Blogger of the Week. I hope you visit the winner each week. Be sure to leave a comment on this post to be entered for the next drawing. Prizes are usually a spot on the sidebar, top billing as the featured author of the week in my Bookshop, or a gift card for non-authors or bloggers.

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Goddess Fish Promotions is searching for book review blog hosts. They provide nice graphics in a very timely manner, a digital copy of the book, excerpts, bios, & more. They also have gift card drawings for all their hosts. Here is the link to apply to be a host.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9CYJ9G8GQolb2K_IkmUwTqJ9OZIWVLmAueBGIBVgYj6CP4A/viewform

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I like to keep the Friday Finds posts fresh. Tell me what you would like to see more of, or maybe a new feature I could add to the mix.

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Today is my birthday. I have so many special memories. Probably the best childhood birthday was when I turned 13 on the 13th (golden birthday). I had a giant princess castle cake with all the frills. I do remember that most of it was inedible, just frosting on cardboard. Fancy cakes have come a long way since then. I’m not saying how many years ago that was, but trust me…..it was a long time ago. Lol! So tell me, what is your favorite birthday memory? Do you believe it’s more fun to give gifts than receive?

Gina’s Friday Finds for 13 August 2021 –  Books

   An Amazon Best-Seller

The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See

The Island of Sea Women takes place over many decades, beginning during a period of Japanese colonialism in the 1930s and 1940s, followed by World War II, the Korean War, through the era of cell phones and wet suits for the women divers. Throughout this time, the residents of Jeju find themselves caught between warring empires. Mi-ja is the daughter of a Japanese collaborator. Young-sook was born into a long line of haenyeo and will inherit her mother’s position leading the divers in their village. Little do the two friends know that forces outside their control will push their friendship to the breaking point.

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    You’re going to be hearing lots more about this book.

The Book of Uriel by Elyse Hoffman

In the fires of World War II, a child must save his people from darkness…

Ten-year-old Uriel has always been an outcast. Born mute in a Jewish village known for its choir, he escapes into old stories of his people, stories of angels and monsters. But when the fires of the Holocaust consume his village, he learns that the stories he writes in his golden notebook are terrifyingly real.

In the aftermath of the attack, Uriel is taken in by Uwe, a kind-hearted linguist forced to work for the commander of the local Nazi Police, the affably brutal Major Brandt. Uwe wants to keep Uriel safe, but Uriel can’t stay hidden. The angels of his tales have come to him with a dire message: Michael, guardian angel of the Jewish people, is missing. Without their angel, the Jewish people are doomed, and Michael’s angelic brethren cannot search for him in the lands corrupted by Nazi evil.

With the lives of millions at stake, Uriel must find Michael and free him from the clutches of the Angel of Death…even if that means putting Uwe in mortal danger.

The Book of Uriel is a heartbreaking blend of historical fiction and Jewish folklore that will enthrall fans of The Book Thief and The World That We Knew.

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We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins

It’s the first day of school for Penelope Rex, and she can’t wait to meet her classmates. But it’s hard to make human friends when they’re so darn delicious! That is until Penelope gets a taste of her own medicine and finds she may not be at the top of the food chain after all. . . .

Gina’s Friday Finds for 13 August 2021 – Blog Roundup

These are the posts I published the past week.

Her Previous Self by Anne Allen | The Guernsey Novels #8
Two women, living two hundred years apart but closer than sisters.

Journey to the Hopewell Star by Hannah D. State | Review
I highly recommend this Award-Winning, Genre-Defying, Entertaining novel to readers from teens to YA to Adults of all ages.

The Shade Under the Mango Tree by Evy Journey | Book Spotlight
A multicultural, contemporary fiction, an epistolary tale of courage, resilience, and the bonds that bring diverse people together.

Sherlock Holmes and the Remaining Improbable by Susanne M. Dutton | Book Spotlight | $50 Gift Card Giveaway
The aged and still cocaine-addicted Sherlock Holmes submits entry forms at a nearly defunct psychiatric clinic, naming a peculiar goal: “No more solutions, but true resolution,”

One Jaded Rose by James Byron Books | Review – $10 Gift Card Giveaway
If you are looking for a light-hearted, fast read, pick up a copy of One Jaded Rose today. But hold on tight; you’ll be in for a whirlwind of a ride!

WWW Wednesday for 11 August 2021
I’m back with another edition of WWW Wednesday. Check out this week’s books, and let me know if any are on your reading list.

Colouring Outside the Lines by Amanda Paull | Review & Excerpt
If you like British humor and a flawed protagonist on an emotional journey, you’ll enjoy reading Amanda Paull’s latest novel.

Gina’s Friday Finds for 13 August 2021 – Recipes

Life gets so busy sometimes that it’s wonderful to have a quick pre-made dinner in the freezer.

Freezer-Friendly Mini Chicken Pot Pies from the Pillsbury Kitchen

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Cannoli Cheesecake Bars from the Snappy Gourmet 

There is a local Fall festival where I always get the best cannoli. The festival was canceled last year, and things don’t look promising for this year. At least with this recipe, I can get my cannoli fix.

Gina’s Friday Finds for 13 August 2021 – Creative Project

Halloween will be here before you know it! For all you crafters that love the holiday, Annie’s has released their 2021 All Halloween Issue! It comes in print & digital download. If you are unable to purchase, please check out the pictures for your crafting inspiration!

From the haunted house to the pumpkin patch, find autumn projects to mix and match! This special Halloween issue is bubbling over with 50+ cute and creepy patterns to crochet, knit, sew, or quilt. Whether you’re looking for frightfully festive projects for your home or cozy patterns to keep warm on crisp autumn nights, this issue has everything you need for a fantastic fall!

• Spooky greeters for trick-or-treaters! The Boo Crew Wall Hanging is a simple quilt project that will leave ghouls and guests smiling. A fluttering bat, grinning cat, and happy jack-o’-lantern spell out the word “Boo” in this quick and colorful pattern.
• Sweet feline! Add dimension and whimsy to your decor with this cute stuffie. The Candy Corn Crochet Cat puts a twist on a classic Halloween treat by adding ears, whiskers, and even a tail to make a purr-fect addition to your fall decor.
• Plush pumpkins! Knit a whole patch of the sweet and simple Painterly Pumpkins. Self-striping yarn adds an array of fall colors to the soft pumpkins, complete with cinnamon stick stems for a festive fragrance all season.

Plus, you won’t want to miss the Witchy Stitches chapter! From pointy hats to curly toes, this chapter is filled with witch-themed projects for every style and function, all featuring quick stitches that you can finish like magic! All this and more available today!

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That wraps up Gina’s Friday Finds for 13 August 2021. Be sure you scroll down to reply, leave a comment & tell me what you would like me to “FIND” next week.

I also share many of my reviews on the following websites:

• Lovely Audiobook’s Monthly Link-up (Not limited to audiobooks)
• The Inspire Me Monday Link Party
• Inspire Me Monday with Anita Ojeda
• Grammy’s Grid Unlimited Monthly Link Party
• Esme’s Salon Monthly Link-up