Welcome! I'm the book reviewer behind GinaRaeMitchell.com, where I help readers discover memorable books—especially indie gems, historical fiction, mysteries, middle grade, and uplifting stories that stay with you long after the final page. Every Friday, I send Friday Finds, a warm roundup of new reviews, featured authors, reader resources, seasonal inspiration, and a few bookish surprises. More than 400 readers already receive Friday Finds each week. I'd love for you to join us.
Books, Family Gatherings & Summer Discoveries
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Hi friends, June seems to be the season of gathering. This weekend our family is celebrating a birthday, a graduation, and Father's Day all at once, which has me thinking about the stories, traditions, and favorite recipes that somehow find their way into every family gathering. That theme found its way into this week's Friday Finds as well. Inside you'll discover four books that took me from Regency England to the fascinating world of seed preservation and the future of our food supply. I also spotlighted indie author Merida Johns, whose thoughtful, character-driven fiction continues to resonate with readers. For those of you planning summer get-togethers, I also shared a few family-friendly finds and a deviled egg dip recipe that looks perfect for cookouts, graduations, and backyard celebrations. (I even included my favorite method for easy-peel Instant Pot eggs.) As always, thank you for reading, commenting, sharing reviews, and helping me champion indie authors and stories worth discovering. You can read this week's Friday Finds here: https://ginaraemitchell.com/friday-finds-june-12-2026/ Before you go, I'd love to know: What's one dish that always appears at your family gatherings? Wishing you a wonderful weekend filled with good books and good company. Warmly, Gina Rae Mitchell |
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Welcome! I'm the book reviewer behind GinaRaeMitchell.com, where I help readers discover memorable books—especially indie gems, historical fiction, mysteries, middle grade, and uplifting stories that stay with you long after the final page. Every Friday, I send Friday Finds, a warm roundup of new reviews, featured authors, reader resources, seasonal inspiration, and a few bookish surprises. More than 400 readers already receive Friday Finds each week. I'd love for you to join us.
Good morning (afternoon, or evening)! I hope you've had a wonderful week and have something relaxing planned for the weekend. Around here, summer is in full swing, which means longer evenings, family gatherings, and (if we're lucky) plenty of time to curl up with a good book. This week's Friday Finds has a little bit of everything. 📚 Four new reviews take us from investigative suspense and inspiring history to middle-grade fiction and a charming Regency romance. 🌿 I also refreshed one of my...
Hi Reader, This week took me from Victorian England to the Himalayas and finally to an Australian memoir filled with globe-trotting adventures, questionable decisions, and more than a few stories that left me shaking my head and laughing. One of the things I love most about reviewing books is that I never quite know where they'll take me next. I've also been thinking about the little routines that help us slow down. Sometimes it's as simple as a cup of coffee, a favorite chair, a good book,...
Hi friends, This week's Friday Finds became a little more atmospheric and cozy than I originally planned — and honestly, I think that ended up being exactly the mood I needed. Inside this edition you'll find thoughtful weekend reads, a few meaningful Father's Day finds, an Indie Author of the Week spotlight featuring LS Delorme, and a savory rosemary roasted mixed nuts recipe that felt too perfect not to share.. A few highlights this week: ✨ Atmospheric and emotionally memorable fiction✨...