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A Day in My Life ~ Caroline Platte by Peggy Ehrhart
The first thing I see every morning when I sit up in bed is a quilt. It’s the Double Wedding Ring pattern and it was made for me by my grandmother, who hoped that the love and marriage the pattern implied would be my destiny. As it happened, my destiny was not love...
A (Very Important) Day in the Life ~ Ainsley Godfrey by LynDee Walker
Whatever Momma wanted, Momma got. Today, Momma wanted fresh blackberries to go with supper. Since they were one of the only things we didn’t grow in our own garden, she sent me over the hill to the wild bushes that grew on Old Man Lester’s property. I swung a metal...
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A Day In My Life ~ Ranger Makalani Pahukula by Tori Eldridge
Aloha mai kākou! My name is Makalani Pahukula, born and raised on Kaua‘i, on my way home on a short vacation from my work as an Oregon law enforcement ranger. My grandmother is turning eighty-five, and we’re celebrating her birthday with a huge lū‘au celebration at...
A Day In My Life ~ Alexandra Bailey by Kathryn Mykel
Have you ever tried binding a quilt while unraveling a centuries-old conspiracy—with a chihuahua by your side? Welcome to my life. I’m Alex Bailey—retired lawyer, accidental sleuth, devoted quilter, and, depending on the day, keeper of secrets, stray souls, and one...
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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 ~ Cheap Trills by Wendall Thomas
Cheap Trills by Wendall Thomas Series Name: Cyd Redondo Mystery Book #4Genre: ScrewballRelease: October 30, 2023Format: Print, Digital After her mother secretly books an Eat, Pray, Love tour to Bali through a rival agency and winds up a murder suspect, travel agent...
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My Musing ~ The Postscript Murders by Elly Griffiths
The Postscript Murders by Elly GriffithsGenre: Traditional MysteryRelease: March 2, 2021Purchase Link The death of a ninety-year-old woman with a heart condition should not be suspicious. Detective Sergeant Harbinder Kaur certainly sees nothing out of the ordinary...
My Musing ~ A Game of Cones by Abby Collette
A Game of Cones by Abby ColletteSeries Name: Ice Cream Parlor #2Genre: Cozy MysteryRelease: March 2, 2021 Purchase Link Bronwyn Crewse is delighted that Crewse Creamery, the ice cream shop her family has owned for decades, is restored to its former glory and...
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New Releases ~ Week of October 1, 2023
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of October 1 – 7, 2023 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! OCTOBER 1 The Dangers of Gingerbread Cookies by Laura...
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 ~ Two Parts Sugar, One Part Murder by Valerie Burns
I am thrilled and excited to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in the NEW "Baker Street" mystery series, coming August 2022. Book SynopsisIn this delectable new cozy mystery series, social media maven Maddy Montgomery’s perfectly ’grammable life has...
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Cover Reveal ~ Dead in the Water by Denise Swanson
It is my pleasure to reveal the cover for the first book in the NEW “Welcome Back to Scumble River” mystery series, coming September 5, 2017. Title: Dead in the Water Series: Welcome Back to Scumble River #1 Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark Website:...
Cover Reveal ~ Lowcountry Bonfire by Susan M. Boyer
I'm excited to reveal the cover for the sixth book in the “Liz Talbot” mystery series, coming June 27, 2017. Title: Lowncountry Bonfire Series: Liz Talbot #6 Genre: Traditional Mystery Publisher: Henery Press Website: Susan M. Boyer Private Investigators Liz Talbot...
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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
