Friday Finds: Spooky but Not Scary! ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ“š


Happy Friday, Reader!

Halloween is almost here, and this week's Friday Finds is full of bookish treatsโ€”without too many tricks! ๐ŸŽƒ

We're revisiting a time-twisting thriller, discovering a dragon-filled BBNYA spotlight, and celebrating Kenneth B. Andersen's wonderfully imaginative Great Devil War series.

I've also got Witch's Brew Punch, a charming ghostly library, and one last opportunity to explore the Booktrovert Bash before it ends October 31.

And this week's Let's Chat question: Do you prefer stories that are spooky but not scary, or books that scare you sleepless?

โ€‹Read Friday Finds โ€” October 30 โ†’

Wishing you a wonderful Halloween weekend filled with good books and little moments of magic!

Gina ๐Ÿ’—

Hi, Iโ€™m Gina!

Welcome! I'm the book reviewer behind GinaRaeMitchell.com, where I help readers discover memorable booksโ€”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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