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Author Showcase ~ I Love A (Mardi Gras) Parade by Ellen Byron
As a student at Tulane University, I adored Mardi Gras parades. But watching a parade drunk from the sidelines as you yell, “Throw me something, mister!” is far different from belonging to one of the krewes that sponsor the parades and man the floats. When I decided...
Julia Kogan by Erica Miner
Dear Diary, Well, the night has finally come. I can’t believe it’s here. My debut as a violinist with the orchestra of the most prestigious opera company in the world: the Metropolitan Opera! Of course, in spite of my excitement, fear, trepidation, nervousness, and...
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A Day in the Life ~ Madeline Boucher by Nicole Asselin
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, not Christmas. . .baseball playoff season! (Even if the Red Sox are probably out of it). I’m Madeline Boucher, daughter of the current owners of the Abington Armadillos baseball team in Massachusetts. I’ve recently started...
Author Showcase ~ The Bodies in the Library by Marty Wingate
Release: October 8, 2019 Series: First Edition Library #1 Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: Penguin Random House Book Synopsis: Hayley Burke's fresh start as the curator of The First Edition Society's library in Bath, England, is about to take a rotten turn in this...
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My Musing ~ AWL SHOOK UP by Paula Charles
Dru’s Short Musing: Being asked to help solve a murder mystery comes as a surprise to both Dawna and April. Are they up to the challenge? If you know them both, you know the answer. This was a fast-paced and well written whodunit that quickly became a page turner as I...
My Musing ~ The Paris Key by Juliet Blackwell
The Paris Key by Juliet Blackwell, published by NAL Trade Paperback Original, September 2015 An American in Paris navigates her family’s secret past and unlocks her own future, in this emotionally evocative novel by New York Times bestselling author Juliet Blackwell....
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Eight Days to Live by Iris Johansen
Eight Days to Live by Iris Johansen is the 10th book in the "Eve Duncan" forensics thriller series. Publisher: St. Martin's Press, April 2010 In Eight Days They Will Take Her… It all beings with a painting called Guilt. Eve Duncan’s daughter, Jane, has no idea why she...
Tressed To Kill by Lila Dare
Tressed To Kill by Lila Dare is the first book in the new "Southern Beauty Shop" mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime (Penguin), May 2010 St. Elizabeth, Georgia, offers charm, Southern hospitality—and, most recently, murder. Now, hairdresser Grace Terhune is...
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Cover Reveal ~ THE BATHING BOX MURDERS by Laraine Stephens
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the sixth book in Laraine Stephens’ mystery series, coming August 2026. Preorders coming soon. Publication Date: August 18, 2026 Series: A Reggie da Costa Mystery, Book 6 Genre: Historical Crime Fiction 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...
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