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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 ~ Manifesto (AKA Mephisto AKA Devil Dog AKA Leonard), the French Bulldog by Lois Winston
Why so many names for one runt of the litter French Bulldog? Let’s just say, I’m the exception that proves the rule about how you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. At least, that’s what the humans in my life believe. In reality, I’m fully responsible for my...
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A Day in My Life ~ Piper Fairchild by Kathi Daley
When I’d made the decision to uproot my life and leave the chaos of New York City to move to the small seaside town of Holiday Bay, Maine, with my teacup Havanese, Penelope, I hadn’t known what to expect. A new beginning with new friends, I’d hoped. A business of my...
A Day in My Life ~ Anish Kharki by Jeannette de Beauvoir
Anish lives in Kathmandu and is the administrator for a mountaineering company. He secures climbing permits from the Nepali government, orders supplies, and troubleshoots problems any of the teams in the Himalayas encounter. It is a Wednesday like any other Wednesday....
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 ~ Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack
Ten days, eight suspects, six cities, five authors, three bodies . . . one trip to die for. All that bestselling author Eleanor Dash wants is to get through her book tour in Italy and kill off her main character, Connor Smith, in the next in her Vacation Mysteries...
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My Musing ~ A Plus One For Murder by Laura Bradford
A Plus One For Murder by Laura Bradford Series Name: Friend for Hire Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: December 7, 2021 Entrepreneur Emma Westlake is reinventing herself as a hired friend when murder gets in the way in this exciting new mystery series from USA Today...
My Musing ~ The Christmas Stranger by Keith Donnelly
The Christmas Stranger by Keith Donnelly Series Name: Youngblood Story #2Genre: Private Investigator MysteryRelease: November 22, 2021 Having dodged more than one bullet in his last bold adventure, Donald Youngblood does not find his next mystery wrapped in a big...
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New Releases ~ Week of March 10, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of March 10 – 16, 2024 with four debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! MARCH 12 In Sunshine or in Shadow by Rhys Bowen &...
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 ~ Murder And An Irish Curse by Melissa Bourbon
I am so thrilled to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Book Magic" mystery series, coming September 2022 and now up for preorder. Book SynopsisHailed as “impressively original” by Midwest Book Review, the Book Magic Mysteries celebrate the magic...
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Cover Reveal ~ Murder’s No Votive Confidence by Christin Brecher
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW “Nantucket Candle Maker” mystery series from Kensington, coming June 25, 2019. This is the author's debut novel. Title: Murder’s No Votive Confidence Genre: Nantucket Candle Maker #1 Author...
Cover Reveal ~ Jane Darrowfield, Professional Busybody by Barbara Ross
I am thrilled to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW “Jane Darrowfield” mystery series from Kensington, coming June 25, 2019. Title: Jane Darrowfield, Professional Busybody Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: maineclambakemysteries.com Book Synopsis...
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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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