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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....
A Day in My Life ~ Nan Tudor by Karen E. Olson
I lock up the restaurant and step out onto the cobblestoned walk. I breathe in the fresh air, but my nose is still full of the scents of the night’s menu—Burgundy beef cheek, pork spareribs, and monkfish with roasted fennel. The kitchen had been hot, and I can feel...
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A Day in My Life ~ Rebecca Cuthbert by DeAnna Drake
I used to think running this old antique shop with my grandfather would mean polishing pyramid paperweights, selling the occasional dusty papyrus scroll, and maybe—maybe—dealing with a customer who wanted to haggle over the price of a reproduction scarab. Then again,...
Author Showcase with Carmela Dutra
. . .Cozy Mysteries, Coffee, and Chaos My day starts early, usually before the sun is fully awake, but never before my boys. They’re up first, which means I’m stumbling toward the coffeemaker as they cheerfully ask, “What’s for breakfast?” I have a strict Mom doesn’t...
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 ~ A Cup of Flour, A Pinch of Death by Valerie Burns
In this feisty new culinary cozy mystery from Agatha and Edgar Award-nominated author Valerie Burns, social media influencer Maddy Montgomery is adjusting to her new life after moving to small-town Michigan to run a bakery and take care of a gigantic English...
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My Musing ~ The Double Exposure Murder by Jeanne Quigley
The Double Exposure Murder by Jeanne Quigley Series Name: Robyn Cavanagh Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: May 17, 2022 Robyn Cavanagh enjoys a thriving second career as a portrait photographer in her beloved suburban hometown of Garland, New York. Having built a large...
My Musing ~ Simmering With Resentment by Daryl Wood Gerber
Simmering With Resentment by Daryl Wood Gerber Series Name: Cookbook Nook Mystery #11Genre: CozyRelease: April 26, 2022 The Agatha Award–winning author of Wining and Dying returns to the Cookbook Nook, where a killer’s explosive vengeance may lead to Jenna Hart’s...
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New Releases ~ Week of June 9, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of June 9 – 15, 2024 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! JUNE 11 Lies Make Perfect by Ellie Banks (Domestic...
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 ~ Star Tangled Murder by Nancy J. Cohen *plus giveaway*
I’ve been reading this series since the first book came out and I’m thrilled to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Bad Hair Day" mystery series, coming March 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 14, 2023Publisher: Orange Grove...
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Cover Reveal ~ Trouble in Action by Susan Y. Tanner
I am excited to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Familiar Legacy” mystery series from KaliOka Press, coming July 8, 2019. Title: Trouble in Action Name of Series: Cat Detective Familiar Legacy Number in Series: 10th Genre: Traditional Mystery Author:...
Cover Reveal ~ No Bones About It by Donna Huston Murray
Donna is re-releasing her titles with new covers and I'm happy to share with you the cover for the fourth book in her “Ginger Barnes” cozy mystery series. Title: No Bones About It Name of Series: Ginger Barnes Number in Series: Fourth Genre: Cozy Mystery Author: Donna...
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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
2024 Agatha Award
