Features
A Word With Michelle Chouinard
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I fell in love with mysteries when I was a little girl, reading Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie, and there are two reasons I love mysteries. One is the sense...
A Day In My Life ~ Dani Jensen by Ryan Hoffman
At this time, I'd usually be on the street right now. But it's vacation time with my Beau Riley Morgan. You probably know him as the guy that runs Pages & Scones now Pages & Brews. I'm a police officer in our little town of 3,200 and some folks, like my...
Features
A Day In My Life ~ Greta Plank by Leah Dobrinska
Welcome to Larkspur! I’m so glad you’re here. Spring has sprung, and you picked a wonderful time of year to visit our charming, lakeside town, nestled up here in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. I’m Greta Plank, library director at Larkspur Community Library. Usually...
A Day In My Life ~ Kathi Muntz by Catriona McPherson
Hi. Okay, hi. My name is Kathi Muntz and I live at the Last Ditch Motel in Cuento, CA, with my wife and co-owner, Noleen. She does the bulk of the work – registration, bookings, etc. – and I spend most of my time at the attached laundromat, the Skweeky Kleen. I...
Reviews
My Musing ~ Booked for Murder by P.J. Nelson
In this atmospheric southern cozy debut, Madeline Brimley returns to the bookstore she inherited, discovering that small towns hold deadly secrets. Madeline Brimley left small town Georgia many years ago to go to college and pursue her dreams on the stage. Her...
My Musing ~ Sleep in Heavenly Pizza by Mindy Quigley
Sleep in Heavenly Pizza is the fourth book in Mindy Quigley's delectable Deep Dish Mystery series, set in a Wisconsin pizzeria. Pizza chef Delilah O’Leary and her kitty companion, Butterball, get into the holiday spirit as Geneva Bay, Wisconsin hosts the nation’s...
Reviews
My Musing ~ The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco by Michelle Chouinard
In Michelle Chouinard’s clever mystery The Serial Killer Guide to San Francisco, the granddaughter of a serial killer shows readers another side of the beloved city. The chill of a San Francisco summer can be deadly. No one knows this better than Capri Sanzio, who...
My Musing ~ But Not For Me by Allison A. Davis
Beatniks, Eisenhower, Fillmore District jazz and Major League baseball. As Mayor George Christopher fights an influx of organized crime and redevelopment begins to transform the city, racial and political tensions rise when a Black real estate magnate is murdered....
New
Releases
New Releases ~ Week of November 3, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of November 3 – 9, 2024 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! NOVEMBER 4 Braulio Brown by Traci Andrighetti...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Waters of Destruction by Leslie Karst
I am a fan of the work from Leslie Karst from the first series she's written, The Sally Solari Mysteries, to her standalone, Justice Is Served, and to her most recent series, The Orchid Isle Mysteries, which is why I'm so excited to host the cover reveal for the...
Cover Reveal ~ Save The Fate by Mary Karnes
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in Mary Karnes’ mystery series, coming October 2024 and is now on sale. Publication Date: October 10, 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books Format: Digital (Print to follow) Name of Series: Wedding Planner,...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Tallowed Ground by Valona Jones
I’m happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in Valona Jones’ mystery series, coming Month 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 10, 2024 Publisher: Muddle House Publishing Format: Digital, Print to come soon Name of Series: Magic Candle...
Cover Reveal ~ Mortal Flip by M. E. Bakos
I am happy to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Home Renovator” mystery series, coming July 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 31, 2024 Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Home Renovator Book 5 Genre: Cozy Mystery Author...
Extras
2024 Best Mystery Blog
In other news dru’s book musings was selected as one of the 80 Best Mystery Book Blogs and Websites in 2024. dru’s book musings placed 21th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs. In other news dru’s book musings was selected as one of the...
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...
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Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #2
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of two Amanda Flower signed books HONEYMOONS CAN BE HAZARDOUS PEANUT BUTTER PANIC To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me why you love to read Amanda Flower books. The books will be shipped directly...
Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #1
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of an Amanda Flower signed set: HONEYMOONS CAN BE HAZARDOUS PEANUT BUTTER PANIC LEMON DROP DEAD MARSHMALLOW MALICE TOXIC TOFFEE PREMEDITATED PEPPERMINT LETHAL LICORICE ASSAULTED CARAMEL To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
