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A Day in My Life ~ Mo Ellery by Birdie Horne

Normally, I HATE waking up before my alarm, but as Tasha snuggles up to me under the covers, I’m definitely reconsidering. Tasha – local Chicago government hottie in the streets, local, uh, also hottie in the sheets. (Still workshopping that one). Why is she wearing a...

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Sydney Farina by Kristen Brand

Sydney sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we, the readers, can get to know her better. What is your full name?Sydney Joy Farina, though my parents really screwed up with “Joy.” They should have given that name to my sister,...

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Get To Know ~ Liana Cohen by Reyna Marder Gentin

One of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Liana. What is your name? Liana Cohen. How old are you? I will be turning the big 3-0 in May. What is your profession? I am a criminal appellate attorney in the NYC public...

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Day In Life ~ Lilly Carlsen by Amy M. Reade

Good thing I’ve always been an early riser, because my day starts before the crack of dawn. I get my two high-schoolers up and they’re out the door by seven. I leave for work right around the same time because I like to get there early. Often, it’s the only quiet time...

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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...

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Caught Dead Handed by Carol J. Perry

Caught Dead Handed by Carol J. Perry is the first book in the new “Witch City” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, September 2014 She's not a psychic--she just plays one on TV. Most folks associate the city of Salem, Massachusetts with witches, but for Lee Barrett,...

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Homicide in Hardcover by Kate Carlisle

Homicide in Hardcover by Kate Carlisle is the first book in the new “Bibliophile” cozy mystery series. Publisher: Signet, February 2009 murder is always a bestseller... first in the new bibliophile mystery series! The streets of San Francisco would be lined with...

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Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis

Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis is the first book in the new “Wilder” romance series.  Publisher: Brava, February 2009 Accountant Katie Kramer is a quintessential good girl - working hard, recycling diligently, all the while trying to ignore the feeling that she...

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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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The reclusive figure of Dru reportedly spends her working hours at the mysterious daytime situation doing “research.” Her non-working hours are spent less reclusively on her blog, dru’s book musings where the main goal is to introduce readers to authors and their work.

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2024 Anthony Award

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