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.
Is this the end?
While the title suggests a possible conclusion to the series, one can only hope that "Felonious Finale" won't be the last we see of Alexa Owl and her quirky cohorts. C.S. McDonald has once again proven her talent for crafting engaging cozy mysteries with this latest installment, leaving readers eager for more of the Owl's Nest adventures.
Double Dog Dare by C.S. McDonald
That ornery, wayward angel, Detective Bobby Starr, has returned. Can he solve his last case without Alexa’s help? She’s got her hands full with a life-or-death mystery in the 21st century!
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Maxed Out by CS McDonald | Review & Giveaway
Today I'm reviewing Maxed Out, Book 2 of the Owl's Nest Mysteries. This charming cozy mystery has ghosts, angels, time travel, and of course, Alexa and her Owl’s Nest Couturier Shoppe.