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.
Friday Finds: a myth-rich author, French cake & cozy extras
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Hi Reader, I hope your week has held a few good moments and that you have something lovely waiting on your reading stack for the weekend. This week's Friday Finds came together around the kind of comforts I always appreciate this time of year: stories with a strong sense of place, something warm from the oven, and a few small touches that make settling in with a book feel special. I’m delighted to introduce Jennifer Ivy Walker as this week's Featured Author. Her historical worlds are rich with Celtic myth, Norse legend, medieval adventure, and romance—and they make for such an atmospheric escape. There is also a simple French cinnamon yogurt cake to try with coffee or tea, a candle gift set for adding a little glow to your reading nook, and recent blog features from S.B. West and Patricia Furstenberg. And don't miss two bits of community news: Jessica D. Adams's children's eBook The Underground Toy Society Helps Ellie Elephant is free today, and Mim Eichmann's Goodreads giveaway for What Ever Happened to Cathy Martin runs through October 5. I hope you’ll pour yourself something warm, take a look around, and find one small thing that makes your weekend feel a little cozier. Warmly,
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Hi, I’m Gina!
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.
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