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A Day in My Life ~ Hester Smith by Laura Jensen Walker
Occupation: Puddlington postmistress I scraped the last bit of jam from the jar and spread it on a piece of toast as I prepared for my day. Jam is the only thing that makes National Loaf edible. The dreadful grey bread, apportioned to every family in England and...
Lily Parks by Alice Adler
Some days it’s easier to get out of bed than others. That’s a fact, and that’s where my days begin: that first tentative peek from under my duvet cave, assessing the morning’s climate. My name is Lily Parks and I’m the general go-fer around here. It’s not a bad gig....
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Day In Life ~ Georgia Davis by Libby Fischer Hellmann
So, right off, let’s get something straight. I don’t want to be talking to you. I don’t think it’s any of your business how I spend my day. It’s personal, okay? I’ve lost enough privacy over the years, and I’d rather not lose all of it. But Dru is a friend of mine,...
Get To Know ~ Thea Kozak by Kate Flora
Thea Kozak first appeared in Chosen for Death and one of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Thea. What is your name? Thea Kozak. How old are you? I’m thirty-four, although sometimes I feel like a hundred. What is your...
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My Musing ~ DARK HARBOR by Bruce Robert Coffin
Dru’s Short Musing: When the town’s leading citizen is murdered in a burglary case gone wrong, or was it? Detective Justice and Wright are on the case, and you’ll have to read DARK HARBOR to learn the truth. This fast-paced and complex drama with its solidly wicked...
My Musing ~ The Wolfe Widow by Victoria Abbott
The Wolfe Widow by Victoria Abbott is the third book in the “Book Collector” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, September 2014 As Thanksgiving approaches, Jordan Bingham is grateful for her job researching rare books for Vera Van Alst, the infamous...
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Magnolias, Moonlight, and Murder by Sara Rosett
Magnolias, Moonlight, and Murder by Sara Rosett is the fourth book in the “Ellie Avery” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, April 2009 Settling her family - Air Force pilot Mitch, baby Nathan, and daughter Livvy - into their new home in Georgia, Ellie Avery is...
First Family by David Baldacci
First Family by David Baldacci is the fourth book in the "King and Michele" thriller series. Publisher: Grand Central Publishing, April 2009 It began with what seemed like an ordinary children's birthday party. Friends and family gathered to celebrate. There were...
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Cover Reveal ~ LURLEEN’S TALE OF LOVE AND MURDER by Sarah Osborne
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in the “Ditie Brown” mystery series, coming September 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 15, 2026 Series: A Ditie Brown Mystery, Book 9 Genre: Cozy Mystery Format: Print, Digital...
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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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