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A Day in My Life ~ Macki Smith by Traci Hall
September, Smith Orchard Twenty-eight-year-old Macki Smith has been in self-imposed prison at her family home after the worst breakup in history since May. She’s betrayed by her own sweet tooth when she dares a stop at Cosmic Café for Hunter’s apple-blueberry crepes....
Let’s Get To Know ~ Jazzi Swanson by Karen Rose Smith
Jazzi sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about her. Let’s get to know Jazzi. What is your full name? My full name is Jasmine (Jazzi) Rosemary Swanson. All the women in my family have flower names. How old are...
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A Day in My Life ~ Ruby Young by Olivia Blacke
Can I tell you a secret? There's a ghost living in my apartment. Seriously! Her name is Cordelia Graves, and she died (in my bathroom!) a short while before I moved even. Everyone thinks she committed suicide. Even Cordelia admits it's possible. But I think she was...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Dawna Carpenter by Paula Charles
Dawna Carpenter sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about her. Let’s get to know Dawna. What is your full name? Dawna Leoma Carpenter How old are you? 62, though I’m edging up on another birthday What is your...
Reviews
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 ~ Rockin’ Around the Chickadee by Donna Andrews
Bells are ringing and alarms are sounding in Donna Andrews' latest cheery addition in the New York Times bestselling Meg Langslow series. Meg's sister-in-law, Delaney, is pregnant. Since her due date is on or around Christmas Day, this is putting a bit of a damper on...
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My Musing ~ A Doomful of Sugar by Catherine Bruns
A Doomful of Sugar by Catherine Bruns Series Name: Maple Syrup Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: October 25, 2022 There's nothing sweet about murder. . . Leila Khoury has always believed that everyone loved her father as much as they loved his artisanal maple syrup. But...
My Musing ~ Where The Light Shines Through by Kathleen Bailey
Where The Light Shines Through by Kathleen Bailey Series Name: Olivia Penn Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: November 2021 Olivia's syndicated advice column is about solving problems . . . not murders. But when she returns to her hometown of Apple Station in Virginia to...
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New Releases ~ Week of September 8, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of September 8 – 14, 2024 with two debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! SEPTEMBER 10 Syndicate by Felix Francis (Traditional...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ MANCINI BLUE by Maggie Toussaint
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Art Studio" mystery series, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 13, 2026 Series: An Art Studio Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Cozy Paranormal Mystery Format: Print,...
Cover Reveal ~ Barbacoa, Bomba, and Betrayal by Raquel V. Reyes
I am thrilled to host the cover reveal for the next book in the "Caribbean Kitchen" mystery series, coming November 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 7, 2023Publisher: Crooked Lane BooksFormat: Print, DigitalName of Series: Caribbean...
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Cover Reveal ~ Shuntoll Road by Leslie Wheeler
I am excited to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Berkshire Hilltown" mystery series from Encircle Publications, coming May 2020. Book Synopsis It’s June in the Berkshires, a beautiful time when everything is lush and green. Boston library curator...
Cover Reveal ~ Murder In The Secret Maze by Judith Gonda
I am delighted to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Tory Benning" mystery series from Beyond The Page Publishing, coming February 2020. Book Synopsis Landscape architect Tory Benning knows the lay of the land, but she’ll have to dig through the...
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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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2024 Anthony Award
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