Features
A Day in My Life ~ Macki Smith by Traci Hall
September, Smith Orchard Twenty-eight-year-old Macki Smith has been in self-imposed prison at her family home after the worst breakup in history since May. She’s betrayed by her own sweet tooth when she dares a stop at Cosmic Café for Hunter’s apple-blueberry crepes....
Let’s Get To Know ~ Sydney Lockhart by Kathleen Kaska
Sydney Lockhart sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about her. Let’s get to know Sydney. What is your full name? My name is Sydney Jean Lockhart. How old are you? I’m on the fast track to thirty. What is your...
Features
A Day in My Life ~ Macki Smith by Traci Hall
September, Smith Orchard Twenty-eight-year-old Macki Smith has been in self-imposed prison at her family home after the worst breakup in history since May. She’s betrayed by her own sweet tooth when she dares a stop at Cosmic Café for Hunter’s apple-blueberry crepes....
Let’s Get To Know ~ Sydney Lockhart by Kathleen Kaska
Sydney Lockhart sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about her. Let’s get to know Sydney. What is your full name? My name is Sydney Jean Lockhart. How old are you? I’m on the fast track to thirty. What is your...
Reviews
My Musing ~ NO BONES ABOUT IT by Annie McEwen
Dru’s Short Musing: When her friend becomes a prime suspect in a recent murder, Emmy along with her friends are on the case. This story immediately captured my attention from the first page to its conclusion. The writing was crisp and the comfortable tone made it easy...
My Musing ~ MURDER AT THE TOY SOLDIER by Maddie Day
Dru’s Short Musing: Not again! Mac finds the body of a toy store worker slumped over and the Cozy Capers Book Group are on the case. This fast-paced and well-written drama with its comfortable tone was quickly consumed by me as I had to know how this was going to turn...
Reviews
My Musing ~ NO BONES ABOUT IT by Annie McEwen
Dru’s Short Musing: When her friend becomes a prime suspect in a recent murder, Emmy along with her friends are on the case. This story immediately captured my attention from the first page to its conclusion. The writing was crisp and the comfortable tone made it easy...
My Musing ~ MURDER AT THE TOY SOLDIER by Maddie Day
Dru’s Short Musing: Not again! Mac finds the body of a toy store worker slumped over and the Cozy Capers Book Group are on the case. This fast-paced and well-written drama with its comfortable tone was quickly consumed by me as I had to know how this was going to turn...
New
Releases
Coming Soon ~ September 2026
Here is a list of over 100 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with twelve debut series. Reading is an adventure. Enjoy! SEPTEMBER 1 Silent Strike by Traci Hunter...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ MANCINI BLUE by Maggie Toussaint
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Art Studio" mystery series, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 13, 2026 Series: An Art Studio Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Cozy Paranormal Mystery Format: Print,...
Cover Reveal ~ MURDER ON FLESHER PASS by K.L. Borges
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Montana Animal Rescue" mystery series, coming in October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 14, 2026 Series: A Montana Animal Rescue Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ MANCINI BLUE by Maggie Toussaint
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Art Studio" mystery series, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 13, 2026 Series: An Art Studio Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Cozy Paranormal Mystery Format: Print,...
Cover Reveal ~ MURDER ON FLESHER PASS by K.L. Borges
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Montana Animal Rescue" mystery series, coming in October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 14, 2026 Series: A Montana Animal Rescue Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Extras
2026 Best Mystery Blog
dru’s book musings have been listed as one of the 60 BEST MYSTERY BOOK BLOGS to follow on the internet in 2026! dru’s book musings placed 13th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs. dru’s book musings have been listed as one of the 70 BEST...
Interview with L.A. Chandlar
Author on the Air Global Radio Network invited me, the shy one, to interview the fabulous L.A. Chandlar about her latest release, THE HINDENBERG SPY. We talked about the book, Josephine Baker and of course my favorite building in New York. Listen here on Soundcloud 👉...
Extras
2026 Best Mystery Blog
dru’s book musings have been listed as one of the 60 BEST MYSTERY BOOK BLOGS to follow on the internet in 2026! dru’s book musings placed 13th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs. dru’s book musings have been listed as one of the 70 BEST...
Interview with L.A. Chandlar
Author on the Air Global Radio Network invited me, the shy one, to interview the fabulous L.A. Chandlar about her latest release, THE HINDENBERG SPY. We talked about the book, Josephine Baker and of course my favorite building in New York. Listen here on Soundcloud 👉...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
