Discover your next favorite read in Friday Finds – 1 August 2025! This week’s roundup features cozy mystery author C.S. McDonald, trending book blog reviews, an under-the-radar sci-fi gem, a lemonade cupcakes recipe, and a cheerful DIY lemon-themed craft kit. Explore new releases, indie author gems, and summer reading picks with giveaways, recipes, and creative inspiration—all on Gina Rae Mitchell’s book blog.
This week’s Friday Finds is fashionably late—but packed with bookish fun! Discover indie author spotlights, summer reads, YA thrillers, and can't-miss giveaways. You’ll also find a refreshing “clear-the-fridge” pasta salad recipe, unique pin loom weaving crafts, and a lighthearted Fun Time question to join in. It’s the perfect Saturday scroll for readers, crafters, and weekend dreamers alike. 📚✨
🎇 Celebrate the holiday weekend with Gina’s Friday Finds for July 4! This week’s roundup features summer book giveaways, patriotic dessert recipes, indie author R. Weir, creative crafts, and a fun fireworks-themed question. Don’t miss it!
Seed by Shelly Campbell is a dark, high-stakes sci-fi horror finale full of interdimensional travel, creepy cosmic forces, and heart-wrenching emotion. Don’t miss the guest post, excerpt, and a $20 gift card giveaway!