💙📚 Discover the woman behind an astrology phenomenon! Dazzled by the Light by Karen Christino explores Linda Goodman's remarkable life and publishing success. Read an excerpt and enter the $20 gift card giveaway! Thanks to @goddessfish.bsky.social. ginaraemitchell.com/dazzled-by-t...

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Championing indie authors and stories worth discovering through thoughtful book reviews, indie spotlights, and reader-friendly recommendations.

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🐺📚💙 Meet the Author Monday! This week I'm spotlighting Judd Spicer, author of "Wolf in the Hole", a thought-provoking novel about complicated characters and difficult choices. Read my review: ginaraemitchell.com/wolf-in-the-... #MeetTheAuthorMonday #JuddSpicer

💙📚 Today I'm spotlighting Unladylike: A Mythopoetic Reclamation of Love by Regina Louise. This hybrid poetry & prose collection explores love, survival, healing, & reclaiming the self. Read an excerpt, enter the $25 gift card giveaway. Thank you to @goddessfish.bsky.social. buff.ly/mBRNQZn

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💙📚 COVER REVEAL! 🐺 The Father of Shadow and Death by T. J. McKay brings a fallen god, monsters, madness & a haunting wolf spirit. 🎨 Joe Requeza | Design: Rachel Bostwick @timmckay52.bsky.social #TheWriteReads #ad link.amazon/B0jaGUx56

🐉 Dragons, ancient curses, and a destiny bigger than high school! I'm featuring "Child of the Dragon" by Ashley N.Y. Sheesley for the BBNYA 2026 Spotlight Tour. 💙📚 Meet the author and discover the book! #BBNYA2026 #TheWriteReads #YAFantasy ginaraemitchell.com/child-of-the...

🍂 Cozy autumn reads, cowboy romance & Halloween fun! This week's Friday Finds features Karen Baney, 3 fresh book reviews, BBNYA indie fiction, and adorable Pretzel Broomsticks. 💙📚🐴🧹 ginaraemitchell.com/friday-finds... #FridayFinds #BookSky

Friday Finds October 23, 2026 | Books & Autumn Fun

Friday Finds October 23, 2026: Meet Karen Baney, explore new book reviews and BBNYA spotlights, plus Halloween snacks and cozy autumn discoveries.

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✨ A workshop owner by day. A spy by night. A mystery that could change everything! Today I'm spotlighting An Absence of Artificers by @emmaebradley.bsky.social, a BBNYA 2026 semi-finalist. 📚💙 Discover the book, meet the author, & enjoy a few behind-the-scenes tidbits! buff.ly/jluFYJg #BBNYA2026

An Absence of Artificers by Emma Bradley | BBNYA 2026 Spotlight

Discover An Absence of Artificers by Emma Bradley, a BBNYA 2026 semi-finalist. Explore this YA fantasy romance and meet the author.

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🤠 Small-town secrets, sizzling chemistry, and a mysterious fallen angel! ⭐ 4.5/5 — Cowboy Watch by Petie McCarty. 💙📚 Read my review + excerpt, and enter the reader giveaway! ginaraemitchell.com/cowboy-watch... #CowboyWatch #RomanticSuspense goddessfish.bsky.social

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💙📚 When the best candidate for mayor has four paws, you know it's going to be an interesting election! 🐾 Lauren Carr's Candidate for Murder combines political satire, clever mysteries, & the unforgettable Gnarly. My 4.5⭐ review + an exclusive guest post from Lauren Carr! buff.ly/h4qw2Bi

📚💙She made fame an art form. He lost everything. Then they met. 💕 Discover "Sugar Sand Land" by Patricia Leavy, featuring a guest post, book excerpt & $25 giveaway! Read more: ginaraemitchell.com/sugar-sand-l... #BookSky #RomanceBooks

Sugar Sand Land by Patricia Leavy | Guest Post & Giveaway

Discover Sugar Sand Land by Patricia Leavy with an exclusive guest post, book excerpt, author spotlight, and $25 gift-card giveaway.

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💙📚 What if you could stop time, but not the consequences? ⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Time-Stopper" by James Young blends political intrigue, humor, and fascinating what-ifs about power and perfection. My review + author Q&A for #iReadBookTours! ginaraemitchell.com/time-stopper...

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Meet the Author Monday: S.B. West 💙📚 Freelance reporter, fantasy author, long-distance runner, farm dweller...and creator of a Dark Lord who would much rather raise goats & make jam than rule a kingdom. Meet S.B. West through my review of "Morfran, Dark Lord Reformed": buff.ly/pHjLBON

Morfran, Dark Lord Reformed by S.B. West | Book Review

Read my 4-star review of Morfran, Dark Lord Reformed by S.B. West, a humorous cozy fantasy about goats, rebellion, and redemption.

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💙📚 Big questions. Amazing answers. A whole universe to explore! 🚀 My ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review of Amazing Answers for Curious Kids: Space Edition by Ross Austin is live! 84 fascinating questions, real space photos, and hands-on curiosity for ages 6–12. ginaraemitchell.com/amazing-answ...

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Saturdays at the Café! A weekly feature hosted here to talk about and discuss the books I’ve discovered during the past week, added to my shelf and am excited about reading. #SaturdaysAtTheCafé

Saturdays at the Café

Saturdays at the Café is a weekly feature hosted here to talk about and discuss the books I’ve discovered during the past week, added to my shelf and am excited about reading. They may be new/scheduled releases I’ve seen on NetGalley, at the library, or from publishers or they may be older titles my friends have reviewed and shared on Goodreads or blogs. #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz brings listeners another heart wrenching tale of love, family, and sacrifice. In 1942, the Nazis came for a Jewish family living in the Montparnasse area of occupied Paris.

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✨BLOG TOUR✨ Today is my #spotlight stop on the @thewritereads.bsky.social #blogtour for #TheConnectionInEverything by Rich Marcello!📚💙 Head over to my blog to learn a little about the book👇 forbookssake.home.blog/2026/10/17/b...

Yesterday I popped by Library #4 for some new books, and boy oh boy did I get a big stack of new book babies! Yay! *dances* Come to my blog to check out my haul.🎃 #BookBloggers #Blogging #Library #Books #BookHaul #TBR #BookSky📚💙 twirlingbookprincess.com/2026/10/libr...

Library Haul ~ 16-10-2026 (Library #4)

Hello all!

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Saturday Miscellany—10/17/26: A Radical Street Librarian, Giving Authors a 2nd Chance, The Need for Surprise, 80s/90s Bookworm Life, some New Releases, and more! irresponsiblereader.com/2026/10/17/s... image source: @bibliolifestyle on Instagram

💙📚 Two diaries. Two sides of the story! Sisters ... No Way! by Siobhán Parkinson celebrates 30 years of Cinderella with a twist. Grief, blended families, and teenage attitude meet in my ⭐⭐⭐⭐ review! ginaraemitchell.com/sisters-no-w... #BookSky #TheWriteReads

Sisters No Way by Siobhán Parkinson | 4-Star Review

Celebrate 30 years of Sisters No Way by Siobhán Parkinson! Discover this dual-perspective Cinderella retelling in my 4-star review.

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💙📚 The Great Apple Heist of 2026 has a delicious ending! 🍎 This week's Friday Finds brings three memorable books, author Marlene M. Bell, a sparkling pear fizz, and a charming pumpkin nightlight. 🎃 Plus, Let's Chat: Recipe follower or kitchen adventurer? ginaraemitchell.com/friday-finds...

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💙📚 Beneath Rome, buried secrets refuse to stay hidden. "Cold Hands" by Daniela Alibrandi is a richly atmospheric psychological thriller where deliberate pacing makes every clue count. ⭐ 4.25/5 stars My review: ginaraemitchell.com/cold-hands-b... #BookReview #PsychologicalThriller

Cold Hands by Daniela Alibrandi | Book Review

Explore Cold Hands by Daniela Alibrandi, an atmospheric psychological thriller set beneath Rome. Discover my 4.25-star review of this noir mystery.

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💙📚 Some stories stay with you long after the final page. *The Connection in Everything* by Rich Marcello is a powerful YA novel about resilience, found family, and the people who help us recognize our worth. ⭐ 4.75/5 My review: ginaraemitchell.com/the-connecti...

The Connection in Everything by Rich Marcello | Review

Read my 4.75-star review of The Connection in Everything by Rich Marcello, a moving YA novel about resilience, found family, and hope.

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Meet the Author Monday: C.S. McDonald From the Fiona Quinn Mysteries to the Owl's Nest Mysteries & beyond, C.S. McDonald knows how to mix clever mysteries, memorable characters & plenty of humor. I've enjoyed returning to her books again & again. buff.ly/n96AGaB #MeetTheAuthorMonday #CozyMystery

C.S. McDonald Author Profile and Archive | Gina Rae Mitchell

C.S. McDonald writes cozy mystery series that everyone, including teens and tweens, can read and enjoy. The Fiona Quinn series & the Owl's Nest series are 5*

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💙📚 I expected a hockey story. Instead, "Wolf in the Hole" by Judd Spicer had me contemplating aging, identity, and compassion long after the final page. Two unforgettable journeys. One remarkable reading experience. ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ My review: ginaraemitchell.com/wolf-in-the-... #BookSky #BookReview

Wolf in the Hole by Judd Spicer | Book Review

Read my 4.5-star review of Wolf in the Hole by Judd Spicer, a thought-provoking novel exploring aging, identity, obsession, and unexpected compassion.

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💙📚 "There's no place like home." A cozy October Friday Finds is coming your way! 📚 Lauren Carr & J. D. Rasch reviews 🌟 Featured Author Dave Tabler 🍎 Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp 🏡 A tiny library for your bookshelf! Are you a homebody or a gadabout? ginaraemitchell.com/friday-finds...

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A hidden spring. More than a century of secrets. A story strange enough to make you work for your footing, but compelling enough to keep turning pages. My review of Grow Old and Don’t Die by @re-ari.bsky.social is live. 📚💙 ginaraemitchell.com/grow-old-and...

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My 4-star review of The Wandering Stars by J. D. Rasch is live. 📚💙 This richly imagined fantasy explores power, redemption, and the difference between seeking knowledge for control and seeking it for understanding. A rewarding read for fans of thoughtful, character-driven fantasy. buff.ly/oLkA48q

The Wandering Stars by J. D. Rasch - Book Review

My 4-star review of The Wandering Stars by J. D. Rasch, a thoughtful epic fantasy of power, redemption, compassion, and the search for meaning.

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A stolen diamond collar. A missing wolfhound. A glamorous dog show. And Mayor Gnarly in the middle of the chaos. 🐾 Best in Murder is a funny, twisty, dog-filled five-star mystery from Lauren Carr. Read my review + Lauren’s guest post: buff.ly/4Q1NXL7 #BestInMurder #MacFaraday #MysteryBooks

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Meet the Author Monday 📚💙 Today I’m featuring Patricia Furstenberg, author of historical fiction, children’s books, & stories shaped by history, place, family, & the lives often overlooked by the historical record. She was recently featured in my Stories Behind the Book. buff.ly/b4UU9Rw

Patricia Furstenberg | Author Profile | Gina Rae Mitchell

Patricia Furstenberg is a multi-genre author, poetess, and mother. Besides her books, Patricia blogs extensively and writes for various online journals.

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One promise. One war. One chance at redemption. 📚💙 Spotlighting One More Hour of Daylight by C.M. Gray — WWII historical fiction featuring espionage, false identities, escape routes, difficult choices & the lasting consequences of one act of mercy. #HistoricalFiction #WWIIFiction buff.ly/wkyDbPE

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A new Friday Finds is here . 🍂📚💙 This week feels like a little collection of treasures for readers: children's author Michelle Olson, Delaware Keepers by Dave Tabler, Soldier's Joy by M.F. Jones, a Honey Vanilla Latte, community news, & an autumn Blind Date with a Book box. buff.ly/nOQakSD

Gina Rae Mitchell | Indie Book Reviews & Literary Discoveries

Championing indie authors and stories worth discovering through thoughtful book reviews, indie spotlights, and reader-friendly recommendations.

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