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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 ~ Harriet Morrow by Rob Osler
“You look as uncomfortable as Susan in a sweater,” Aubrey chuckled. “You’re not wrong about that,” Harriet agreed, recalling the time she and her brother had wrestled her cat, named Susan B Anthony, into a sweater knitted by their friend Pearl Bartlett. At present,...
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A Day In My Life ~ Meg Gates by Lynn Cahoon
Hi, I’m Meg Gates, not that Gates, and I live on Bainbridge Island in Washington over my aunt’s garage. I was born here (on the island, not the garage), but escaped to go to college in Seattle. Then I left college to work at a startup where I met my fiancé, Romain....
A Day In My Life ~ “The Librarian on the Run” by Anna Scotti
I roll out of bed and snap on Lola's leash. She doesn't need one; she's happy to stick as close by me as possible. Sometimes Lo cries in her sleep and can't settle until I wake her up with pets and assure her that she's with me for keeps, that she never has to go back...
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 ~ Deadly to the Core by Joyce Tremel
When Kate Mulligan inherits her great uncle’s fruit orchard, she quickly realizes that apples aren’t the only thing that can have rotten cores. Dru’s Short Musing: This debut series caters to what I enjoy in a new cozy whodunit. We have the amateur sleuth, the...
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My Musing ~ The Rocky Road to Ruin by Meri Allen
The Rocky Road to Ruin by Meri AllenSeries Name: Ice Cream Shop Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: July 27, 2021Purchase Link Justice will be swirled by amateur sleuth Riley Rhodes in the first in Meri Allen's brand-new mystery series, The Rocky Road to Ruin! Riley Rhodes,...
My Musing ~ Much Ado about Nauticaling by Gabby Allan
Much Ado about Nauticaling by Gabby AllanSeries Name: Whit and Whiskers Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: July 27, 2021Purchase Link Whitney Dagner is your tour guide to a Pacific paradise that's to die for--only to find it's a place people are also willing to kill...
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New Releases ~ Week of December 17, 2023
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of December 17 – 23, 2023. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! DECEMBER 19 Final Fix by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson (Traditional...
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 ~ Death a Sketch by Cheryl Hollon
Cheryl Hollon is one of my favorite authors and I’m more than thrilled to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in her "Paint & Shine" mystery series, coming July 2022 and now up for preorder. Book SynopsisIn rural Kentucky, business is booming for...
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Cover Reveal ~ Mardi Gras Murder by Ellen Byron
I am so thrilled to share the cover for the fourth book in the award-winning “Cajun Country” mystery series from Crooked Lane Books, coming October 9, 2018. Title: Mardi Gras Murder Genre: Cozy Mystery Website: ellenbyron.com Book Synopsis Southern charm meets the...
Cover Reveal ~ With A Little Bit of Blood by D.E. Ireland
I am excited to share with you the cover for the fourth book in the “Eliza Doolittle & Henry Higgins” mystery series, coming April 20, 2018. Title: With A Little Bit of Blood Genre: Historical Mystery Author Website: megmims, sharon-pisacreta Book Synopsis In the...
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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
