Your Friday Finds are here! 📚✨ Featuring Karen Baney, cozy reads, fall recipes + a fun giveaway 🍁


Hi Reader,

Your new Friday Finds is live on the blog, and it’s a cozy one! This week, I’m delighted to spotlight Christian romance author Karen Baney, whose Arizona-rooted cowboy stories always leave me smiling and fully immersed in the rugged beauty of the Southwest.

Along with the indie author feature, today’s post includes:

📚 Highlights of this week’s book reviews
🍁 A delicious pair of fall recipes (including my grandson’s favorite root beer!)
🎨 A festive craft kit perfect for holiday decorating
🎁 And of course… the weekly Fun Time Giveaway!

If you’ve been looking for uplifting reads, seasonal inspiration, or just a warm spot to unwind at the end of a long week, this edition is full of bookish joy and creative sparks.

👉 Read the Friday Finds – 14 November 2025

I’d love to know your answer to this week’s giveaway question, so don’t forget to drop a comment after you read. Your responses always make my day!

Thank you for being part of this wonderful, book-loving community. Your visits, comments, shares, and kind words mean the world to me.

Wishing you a cozy weekend filled with good stories and good company. 💛
Gina

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Hi, I’m Gina!

I offer honest book reviews, DIY articles, and down-home cooking recipes on my website, GinaRaeMitchell.com. I send one email per week called the Friday Finds, where I curate a list of the best books, recipes, crafts, and more, just for you. I wear many hats: wife, mom, nana, weaver, knitter, and reader are just a few. Join me for an entertaining & helpful weekly guide to make life more enjoyable.

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