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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....
Author Showcase ~ Check It Out! by Susan Harris Howell
I have been borrowing library books for as long as I can remember. And while I do buy books occasionally - to support a new author or if the book has information I’ll want to reference later - most of my reading today comes to me in digital form from my library. I...
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A Day in My Life ~ Emma Brennan by Bella Ellwood-Clayton
Emma here. Most people think living on Cape Cod sounds dreamy, but let me tell you what my mornings actually look like. 5 a.m. alarm. Grief insomnia means I’m awake anyway. Might as well torture myself productively. I meet the Tragic Wives at Harbor Beach for our...
A Day in My Life ~ Bumble by Liz Ireland
Hello, everyone! My name is Bumble, and I live in Santaland, right in the bustling heart of Christmastown. Until recently, most of my days here have been much the same. You can usually find me on the sidewalk in front of Flock and Ivy’s florist shop, chatting with...
Reviews
My Musing ~ NO BONES ABOUT IT by Annie McEwen
Dru’s Short Musing: When her friend becomes a prime suspect in a recent murder, Emmy along with her friends are on the case. This story immediately captured my attention from the first page to its conclusion. The writing was crisp and the comfortable tone made it easy...
My Musing ~ Buried Secrets by Jane Tesh
PI Madeline Maclin is hired by Bill, her ex-husband, to find Nadia, his missing nanny. While searching for meteor rocks in a local cave, Madeline and current husband, Jerry stumble on Nadia’s body. Bill scrambles to cover up his affair with the nanny, while Nadia’s...
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My Musing ~ Long Gone by Joanna Schaffhausen
Long Gone by Joanna Schaffhausen Series Name: Detective Annalisa Vega Mystery #2Genre: Police ProceduralRelease: August 9, 2022 Long Gone, the next installment of Joanna Schaffhausen's critically acclaimed Detective Annalisa Vega series. Chicago detective Annalisa...
My Musing ~ Look Twice by R. Franklin James
Look Twice by R. Franklin James Series Name: Johanna Hudson Mystery #2Genre: TraditionalRelease: August 9, 2022 Genealogists can uncover more than family trees. Johanna Hudson, with her archeologist business partner and astute but fashion-challenged office assistant...
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New Releases ~ Week of July 28, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of July 28 – August 3, 2024 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! JULY 30 A Lethal Lady by Nekesa Afia (Historical...
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 ~ A Questionable Death and Other Historical Quaker Midwife Mysteries by Edith Maxwell
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the short story collection featuring Rose Carroll from the "Quaker Midwife" historical series, coming April 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: April 4, 2023Publisher: Crippen & LandruFormat: Print,...
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Cover Reveal ~ All We Buried by Elena Taylor
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Sheriff Bet Rivers" police procedural series from Crooked Lane Books, coming April 7, 2020. Title: All We Buried Name of Series: Sheriff Bet Rivers Number in Series: First Genre: Mystery, Police...
Cover Reveal ~ Undisclosed by Cindy Blackburn
I've been waiting for this book for a long time and I'm thrilled to host the cover reveal for the next book in the "Cassie Baxter" mystery series, coming October 4, 2019. Title: Undisclosed Name of Series: Cassie Baxter Number in Series: Third Genre: Humorous Cozy...
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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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