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: Summer Reads, Blackberry Muffins & Nancy Fraser ☕
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Hi Reader, This week's Friday Finds has a particularly cozy feel. I found myself thinking about the kinds of stories that linger long after the last page, paired with simple summer comforts like blackberry muffins and a favorite cup of tea. I also had the chance to shine a spotlight on an author whose books have become reliable companions over the past few years. Whether you're looking for your next read or just a relaxing few minutes with fellow book lovers, I think you'll enjoy this week's edition. Here's what's waiting for you... 📚 Two new reviews Come discover something new this week. Gina ➡️ Click to read |
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.
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...
Hey Reader, September always seems to keep one foot in summer while the other is already stepping into fall. One day calls for an iced drink, and the next has me thinking about warm mugs, soft blankets, and curling up somewhere comfortable with a good book. This week's Friday Finds happily makes room for both. I have two very different books from my reading chair: a humorous Pittsburgh cozy mystery and a heartfelt middle-grade story about one determined young drummer. Elizabeth Pantley is our...
Hello Reader, Some weeks I seem to fly through books, and other weeks life has different plans. This was one of those weeks when I spent a little less time in my reading chair, but the books I did get to share couldn't have been more different—and I think that makes this week's Friday Finds especially fun. We're starting with a trip to Colorado and a very suspicious jar of carrot marmalade in The Carrot Marmalade Murder by Meg Benjamin. Then we're changing gears completely with My Grandma and...