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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 ~ Lauren Walker by Victoria Gilbert
I’m Lauren Walker, the thirty-year-old personal assistant to Cameron Clewe, an ultra-wealthy businessman in his mid-thirties who owns the Aircroft estate outside of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. I’ve worked for Cam for around six years, starting when I was fresh out...
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A Day In My Life ~ Iris Kennedy (Poker Shark, Bookseller, and Nosey Parker-in-Chief) by Mona Marple
I’ll start by saying that I never meant to end up running a bookshop well into my seventies. I was supposed to be retired, thank you very much. Feet up, telly on, maybe a cheeky whisky if the weather called for it (and it usually does). Instead, I’m the glue holding...
A Day In My Life ~ Sugar Calloway by Mary Lee Ashford
Hello there, my name is Sugar. Okay it’s really Rosetta Sugarbaker Calloway but everyone calls me Sugar. I love St. Ignatius, the town where I live. I’m not originally from the Midwest and I’d grown up in cities, but I found that small town life was perfect for me. I...
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 ~ Under The Cocoon Moon by Kathleen Bailey
A dead body in the woods … A rare sapphire is missing … The connection changes her life forever. Olivia Penn is looking forward to spending time with her friends and family over the holidays in her hometown of Apple Station, Virginia. The Christmas season’s spirit has...
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My Musing ~ The Ghost and the Haunted Portrait by Cleo Coyle
The Ghost and the Haunted Portrait by Cleo CoyleSeries Name: Haunted Bookshop #7Genre: Cozy MysteryRelease: May 4, 2021Purchase Link Bookshop owner Penelope Thornton-McClure and her gumshoe ghost team up to solve the stunning mystery at the heart of a madwoman’s...
My Musing ~ Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala
Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. ManansalaSeries Name: Tita Rosie's Kitchen #1Genre: Cozy MysteryRelease: May 4, 2021Purchase Link The first book in a new culinary cozy series full of sharp humor and delectable dishes—one that might just be killer. . . When Lila Macapagal...
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New Releases ~ Week of October 29, 2023
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of October 29 – November 4, 2023 with four debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! OCTOBER 29 The Cajun Circle by Keith...
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 ~ Tidal Wave by Beth Prentice
I first discovered the work of Beth Prentice in 2015 and have enjoyed her books ever since. My favorite series among those she writes is the Aloha Lagoon Samantha Reynolds mysteries and I’m so excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book, coming...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Bear Witness to Murder by Meg Macy
I am thrilled to share with you the cover for the second book in the “Shamelessly Adorable Teddy Bear” mystery series from Kensington, coming May 29, 2018. Title: Bear Witness To Murder Series: Shamelessly Adorable Teddy Bear #2 Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher:...
Cover Reveal ~ Playing With Bonbon Fire by Dorothy St. James
I am excited to share with you the cover for the second book in the “Southern Chocolate Shop” mystery series from Crooked Lane Books, coming March 13, 2018. Title: Playing with Bonbon Fire Series: Southern Chocolate Shop #2 Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: Crooked Lane...
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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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