Gina’s Friday Finds – October 23, 2020 – Lots of great book recommendations this week, along with Halloween treats, pumpkin recipes, knit & crochet blankets, and ready to buy handmade items. Is your favorite book or author included in this week’s roundup? If not, leave a comment. Maybe I’ll include them soon. #Thrillers #ChristmasRomance #ScienceFiction #PumpkinRecipes #Cookies #SoupsRecipes #Knit #Crochet #Books #SeniorRomance #Fantasy #Childrens
SARGE!” is a fascinating memoir by the late Chicago Police Detective Sergeant John A. DiMaggio, one of the most decorated officers on the force during a career that spanned the years 1957 to 1991.
This is the manuscript of cases from the 1960s, 70s, and 80s.
The world outside is a myth. All that remains is Strand’s great Tower. An entire world’s worth of ecosystems and infrastructures crammed inside one segregated pillar.
Strand’s rules are simple. The more you can contribute to what’s left of humanity, the higher you climb. Everyone must contribute. This is a problem for Quincy Famino.
A gorgeous Christmas romance to put a smile on your face and a warm fuzzy feeling in your heart. So make yourself a cup of hot chocolate, grab a cookie, and snuggle down with this fabulous festive romantic comedy.
Join Hattie and Jo as they head to Southern Ireland to open Boomerville Manor, a holiday retreat for guests of ‘a certain age’. There’s Irish craic and shenanigans aplenty for the colourful cast of characters as everyone gathers for the grand opening. Meet Melissa, an ex-cabaret singer running from her abusive husband, and Bill, a bachelor bullied from beyond the grave by the ghostly voice of his mother. Along with local bobby Harry the Helmet, ageing aquatic team the Boomerville Babes, eccentric artist Lucinda Gray, and heartthrob Finbar Murphy, they gather in Ireland and the fun begins. But murder is in the air and there’s mischief afoot. Will the residents get more than they bargained for at Boomerville?
Set in the beautiful Irish countryside, ‘Boomerville at Ballymegille’ is a heart-warming story of friends
Born into a wealthy and powerful Boston family, Renee Charlebois has it all. Except for one small detail – she’s been abducted without a trace. Who took her, and why, is a mystery. The case gets dropped on Curtis Westcott’s desk, but Boston’s Chief of Homicide has little to work with. No clues, no body, no motive.
As Curtis and his crew peel back the layers they are convinced Renee is still alive, but that her abductor is on a precise schedule and has every intention of killing her. It’s a bizarre and twisted game, and time is quickly running out. A Killing Game is Book One in the Curtis Westcott series, set in Boston.
Venators: Legends Rise by Devri Walls | Book 3
The path will be forged in sweat and blood.
Rune, Grey, the shape-shifter Beltran, and willful vampire, Verida, set out to rescue their friend and mentor, Tate, from the gladiator games. But first they must navigate the perils of Eon and its warring factions. Each of this band of four carries with them a secret that threatens to tear their group apart from within
The Friday Finds | October 16, 2020 has a wide range of book recommendations, a pumpkin snack board, sewing, and DIY fall scents for the home.
The Wolf and the Water by Josie Jaffrey is an ancient historical fiction novel featuring aspects of LGBTQ, disability, and mythology.
Today is my stop on the book blog tour sponsored by The Write Read Tours. I want to thank Dave of TWR and author Josie Jaffrey for my invitation to participate and a digital copy of the book.
The Overly Honest Teacher: Parenting Advice from the Classroom is a must-read for all school-age children’s parents. Take a look at the many issues your student faces and learn how to work with the teachers to strengthen, empower, and help your child find success.
Meredith Essalat has seen it all in her years of teaching and as a principal. Let her words guide you to becoming the type of parent your child needs to cope with the many aspects of life trying to hold them back.
