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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 ~ Siriwathi Perera by Yosha Gunasekera
He plunges the knife into his friend, killing him instantly. I gasp before looking around my empty taxi as if to find someone to share in my shock, but I only listen to true crime podcasts when I’m driving around looking for passengers. I turn it off or listen to...
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A Day in My Life ~ Dr. Sarah Strasser by Catriona McPherson
We live above shop. My mother never tires of telling me as much and insisting it’s a joke. In fact, Sam and I live across the drawing-room and bedroom floors of a rather lovely Georgian townhouse, with a surgery each on the dining-room floor and what nicer ladies than...
A Day in My Life ~ Emily Cartwright by Marshall Highet & Bird Jones
Martha’s Vineyard, April 1929 It doesn’t seem possible, but only a month ago I was burying my mother in the small cemetery under the wide Nebraska sky she loved so much. Now I wake up in a mansion on a fog-drenched island that smells of salt, damp, and secrets. The...
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 ~ Resort to Murder by Annie McEwen
When Emmy Cooper’s life in Chicago is turned upside down, the young interior designer retreats to her family’s lake cottage resort in the beautiful Wisconsin Northwoods for a much-needed break. Hoping to clear her mind and gain a fresh perspective, she looks forward...
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My Musing ~ Fogged Off by Wendall Thomas
Fogged Off by Wendall Thomas Series Name: Cyd Redondo Mystery #3Genre: HumorousRelease: November 2, 2021 When travel agent Cyd Redondo’s client and Jack the Ripper expert Shep Helnikov is found dead in London, she navigates the cutthroat worlds of research librarians,...
My Musing ~ Body and Soul Food by Abby Collette
Body and Soul Food by Abby Collette Series Name: Books & Biscuits Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: November 2, 2021 In this page-turning new mystery series, fraternal twins Keaton and Koby will pull double duty when they take down a killer while preparing to open...
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New Releases ~ Week of February 18, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of February 18 – 24, 2024 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! FEBRUARY 20 A Smoking Bun by Ellie Alexander...
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 ~ Snuffed Out by Valona Jones
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in the NEW "Magic Candle Shop" mystery series, coming January 2023. Book SynopsisThe Book and Candle Shop in historic downtown Savannah, Georgia, is a sensory delight of books, candles, local art, and...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Cliff Hanger by Mary Feliz
I am happy to share with you the cover for the fifth book in the “Maggie McDonald" mystery series from Kensington, coming March 12, 2019. Title: Cliff Hanger Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: Mary Feliz Book Synopsis When a hang-gliding stranger is found fatally...
Cover Reveal ~ One Potato, Two Potato, Dead by Lynn Cahoon
I am delighted to share with you the cover for the third book in the “Farm-To-Fork” mystery series from Lyrical Underground, coming March 19, 2019. Title: One Potato, Two Potato, Dead Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: lynncahoon.com Book Synopsis Angie Turner’s...
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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
2024 Agatha Award
