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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 Word With GG Calpo
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve always loved mysteries. I read Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys growing up, moving on to Agatha Christie and Sherlock Holmes as I got older, then to Dorothy Sayers,...
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Get To Know ~ Clark Thomas by Caleb Wygal
Clark Thomas sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about what makes him tick. Let’s see what Clark has to say. What is your full name? Clark Beauregard Thomas (My middle name comes from my mom's favorite Muppet)...
A Day In My Life ~ Charlie Trammell by Kyra Davis Lurie
The white paper looks nice against the white linen tablecloth. Like it belong here, in this restaurant, in this hotel, in this city. The woman at the next table is laughing at something her companion said, it’s the laugh of someone who just heard about the failings of...
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 ~ Public Anchovy #1 by Mindy Quigley
Public Anchovy #1 is the third book in Mindy Quigley's delectable Deep Dish Mystery series, set in a Wisconsin pizzeria. While Geneva Bay’s upper crust gets ready to party down at a Prohibition-themed fundraiser, pizza chef Delilah O’Leary is focused on seeing her...
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My Musing ~ Draw and Order by Cheryl Hollon
Draw and Order by Cheryl HollonSeries Name: Paint & Shine Mystery #2Genre: CozyRelease: June 29, 2021Purchase Link Appalachian artist and local guide Miranda Trent opens a new murder investigation after her Paint & Shine tour group discovers the remains of a...
My Musing ~ The Moonshine Shack Murder by Diane Kelly
The Moonshine Shack Murder by Diane KellySeries Name: Southern Homebrew Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: July 6, 2021Purchase Link In this intoxicating new cozy mystery series, the future for modern-day moonshiner Hattie Hayes looks bright--until death darkens the...
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New Releases ~ Week of November 26, 2023
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of November 26 – December 2, 2023 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! NOVEMBER 27 A Crazy Little Thing Called...
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 Doomful of Sugar by Catherine Bruns
I am a fan of Catherine Brun’s work and I’m extra excited to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in the NEW "Maple Syrup" mystery series, coming October 2022 and now up for preorder. Book SynopsisThere's nothing sweet about murder. . . Leila Khoury has...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ The Two-Faced Triplex by Nancy Lynn Jarvis
I am happy to share with you the cover for the seventh book in the “Regan McHenry Real Estate” mystery series from Good Read Mysteries, coming February 22, 2018. Title: The Two-Faced Triplex Series: Regan McHenry Real Estate #7 Genre: Cozy Publisher: Good Read...
Cover Reveal ~ Nun After The Other by Alice Loweecey
Are you ready for it? I’m so thrilled to share with you the cover for the fifth book in the “Giulia Driscoll” mystery series from Henery Press, coming April 17, 2018. Title: Nun After The Other Series: Giulia Driscoll #5 Genre: Traditional Publisher: Henery Press...
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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
