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A Day in My Life ~ Wren Meadows by Kathleen Bailey
Welcome! Your visit lands at just the right time because Friday nights are special in my hometown of Covington Crossroads. More on that in a minute after a little about my days. Mornings always start with taking my German shepherd, Scout, for a walk in the woods...
A Day in My Life ~ Ferlin’s Take’s by J.D. Webb
Daddy loved country music. Probably why he tagged me with the name Ferlin Husky to go with the last name, Lewis. Never thought too much about it, though. I was a tough kid. Always won my fights despite being shorter than most kids in my grade. That’s ‘cause Daddy...
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A Day in My Life ~ Primrose Honeychurch by Laura Jensen Walker
Occupation: Retired library assistant I still can’t believe I’m here in Mum’s England. Home of the Bard, Jane Austen, the Brontë sisters, Morse, and Downton Abbey. A dream that’s been a long-time coming. At seventy years old, I realized it was now or never. So, I...
A Day in My Life ~ Anastasia Livanitis by Lisa Troy
If you'd told me a year ago that I'd be spending my mornings arguing with a dead influencer, I'd have laughed and gone back to my desk. I had a good job then—editor at Faros Publishing, in Athens, where nobody crossed themselves when I walked past. For the past week,...
Reviews
My Musing ~ OUT, DAMNED SCOT by Catriona McPherson
Dru’s Short Musing: This is such a fun book filled with mysterious happenings and humor. Lexy wanted to do two things: solve the murder and deliver this baby. The fun part is waiting for both with this quirky and eclectic cast of characters that came along for the...
My Musing ~ HOMETOWN HALLOWEEN HOMICIDE by Rosalie Spielman
Dru’s Short Musing: A note found in a dead person’s hair leads to a wild Halloween that no one saw coming. This fast-paced and well written drama quickly became a page turner as I could not put this book down. The author did a terrific job in staging this mystery with...
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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...
My Musing ~ APPLE PIES AND POISONED LIES AT CIDER FALLS FESTIVE by Traci Hall
Dru’s Short Musing: Going home to reassess her life finds Macki a prime suspect when a competitor is found dead with Macki standing over her dead body holding her pastry knife. This fast-paced and well-written whodunit quicky became a page-turner as I had to know who...
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New Releases ~ Week of September 20, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of September 20 – 26, 2026 with five debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! SEPTEMBER 21 The Munich Affair by James Patterson and David Ellis...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ DEVIL ON DICKENS ISLAND by Allison Brook
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in Allison Brook's mystery series, coming in July 2027 from Rowan Prose Publishing and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 20, 2027 Series: A Books On The Beach Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ ESSENTIALS OF HOMICIDE by Kim Davis
I am excited to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Aromatherapy Apothecary" mystery series, coming September 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 8, 2026 Series: An Aromatherapy Apothecary Mystery, Book 3 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ MURDER IN THE LIGHTHOUSE by Maddie Day
Edith Maxwell writing as Maddie Day is a prolific author with several dozen books and short stories published and it is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Cozy Capers Book Group" mystery series, coming February 2027 and now up for...
Cover Reveal ~ THE CORPSE WITH THE STEELY GAZE by Cathy Ace
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the latest book in the “Cait Morgan” mystery series, coming July 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 13, 2026 Series: A Cait Morgan Mystery, Book 16 Genre: Traditional Mystery, Female Sleuth Format:...
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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...
Feisty Deeds: Historical Fictions of Daring Women edited by Kimberly Sullivan and Elaine Aucoin Schroller
In celebration of Women's Fiction Day (June 8, 2024), the Women's Fiction Writers Association recently released their anthology with 23 stories set in the years 1470 to 1970. Publication Date: June 4, 2024 Format: Print, Digital Genre: Historical Women’s Fiction Book...
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Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #10
Thanks to the publisher, Three winners of two Catie Murphy signed books: DEAD IN DUBLIN DEATH ON THE GREEN To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me what is your favorite genre and why. The books will be shipped directly from the publisher....
Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #9
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of Kathleen Marple Kalb book: A FATAL OVERTURE by Kathleen Marple Kalb To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me if you've read any books by Kathleen Marple Kalb. The books will be shipped directly from...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
