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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 ~ Alice Rhodes by Mollie Ann Cox
I know not what this world is becoming. I’m not naive, for I’ve seen more sadness and loss than most, I reckon. But it’s difficult to make sense of it when it hits the young–and one of your own, at that. We prepare ourselves when men go off to war, no matter the age....
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A Day in My Life ~ Lucie Montgomery by Ellen Cosby
I had begun calling it “The Summer of MacGyvering” after the guy on the eponymous cult television show who could disable a missile with a paper clip, make tear gas out of kitchen spices and vinegar, or put together a defibrillator out of candlesticks, a rubber mat,...
A Day in My Life ~ Jo Jones by Brandy Schillace
I’m Jo Jones—and I am autistic. So yes, I find social interactions hard and unpredictable… but that’s nothing compared to murder. Murder is super inconvenient. It’s not as though I want to be a magnet for mayhem. It just kind of happens that way. One minute you’re...
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 ~ An Intrigue of Witches by Esme Addison
National Treasure meets A Discovery of Witches . . . Introducing the Secret Society mystery series, and kick-ass red-headed heroine Sidney, a Black historian poised on the brink of discovering her true past . . . and her hidden witchy powers! Dru’s Short Musing: This...
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My Musing ~ A Murder Yule Regret by Winnie Archer
A Murder Yule Regret by Winnie Archer Series Name: Bread Shop Mystery #7Genre: CozyRelease: November 2021 Freelance photographer and Yeast of Eden bakery assistant Ivy Culpepper has just scored the job of a lifetime shooting the Dickensian dress-up X-mas party thrown...
My Musing ~ How To Book A Murder by Cynthia Kuhn
How To Book A Murder by Cynthia Kuhn Series Name: Starlit Bookshop Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: December 7, 2021 Perfect for fans of Jenn McKinlay and Kate Carlisle, in award-winning author Cynthia Kuhn’s series debut, small-town bookseller and literary event planner...
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New Releases ~ Week of March 17, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of March 17 – 23, 2024 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! MARCH 18 The Case of the Bereaved Butler by Cathy Ace...
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 Shot in the 80% Dark by Amber Royer
On the blog today is the cover reveal for the next book in the "Bean to Bar" mystery series, coming July 2022 and now up for preorder. Book SynopsisFelicity Koerber’s bean to bar chocolate shop thriving. Despite everything she’s been through with the murders she’s...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Penne Dreadful by Catherine Bruns
It's here and I'm so happy to host the cover for the first book in the NEW “Italian Chef" culinary mystery series from Sourcebooks, coming August 6, 2019. Title: Penne Dreadful Genre: Culinary Cozy Mystery Author Website: catherinebruns.net Book Synopsis Tomato sauce...
Cover Reveal ~ Strangled Eggs and Ham by Maddie Day
I am thrilled to be hosting the cover reveal for the sixth book in the “Country Store” mystery series from Kensington, coming June 25, 2019. Title: Strangled Eggs and Ham Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: edithmaxwell.com Book Synopsis Robbie Jordan’s rustic country...
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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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2024 Anthony Award
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