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A Day in My Life ~ Jane Merriweather by Mollie Gynn
The jangle of Dewey’s tags woke me just enough to brace for the giant tongue that slurped across my face. I groaned and wiped away doggy spit with my bedsheet. “We need to work on your wake-up techniques, buddy.” My faithful golden retriever woke me every morning at...
A Day in My Life ~ Mabel Skinner by Gin Jones
"I need you to tell me the truth about something," Mabel told her friend, Rory. They were out on the path between the new rhubarb fields and the lavender beds, watching Rory's teen-aged daughter practice for the upcoming skillet toss competition at the county fair....
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A Day in My Life ~ Mabel Skinner by Gin Jones
"I need you to tell me the truth about something," Mabel told her friend, Rory. They were out on the path between the new rhubarb fields and the lavender beds, watching Rory's teen-aged daughter practice for the upcoming skillet toss competition at the county fair....
A Word With Skye Griffith
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I fell in love with mysteries set in the Southwest when my husband and I were having dinner at the La Fonda in Santa Fe, NM. The restaurant featured a bookstand...
Reviews
My Musing ~ APPLE PIES AND POISONED LIES AT CIDER FALLS FESTIVE by Traci Hall
Dru’s Short Musing: Going home to reassess her life finds Macki a prime suspect when a competitor is found dead with Macki standing over her dead body holding her pastry knife. This fast-paced and well-written whodunit quicky became a page-turner as I had to know who...
My Musing ~ DARK HARBOR by Bruce Robert Coffin
Dru’s Short Musing: When the town’s leading citizen is murdered in a burglary case gone wrong, or was it? Detective Justice and Wright are on the case, and you’ll have to read DARK HARBOR to learn the truth. This fast-paced and complex drama with its solidly wicked...
Reviews
My Musing ~ DARK HARBOR by Bruce Robert Coffin
Dru’s Short Musing: When the town’s leading citizen is murdered in a burglary case gone wrong, or was it? Detective Justice and Wright are on the case, and you’ll have to read DARK HARBOR to learn the truth. This fast-paced and complex drama with its solidly wicked...
My Musing ~ AWL SHOOK UP by Paula Charles
Dru’s Short Musing: Being asked to help solve a murder mystery comes as a surprise to both Dawna and April. Are they up to the challenge? If you know them both, you know the answer. This was a fast-paced and well written whodunit that quickly became a page turner as I...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of August 9, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of August 9 – 15, 2026 with oone debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! AUGUST 10 The Widows’ Guide to Foul Play by Amanda Ashby (Cozy Mystery)...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ MURDER ON FLESHER PASS by K.L. Borges
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Montana Animal Rescue" mystery series, coming in October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 14, 2026 Series: A Montana Animal Rescue Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ THE BATHING BOX MURDERS by Laraine Stephens
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the sixth book in Laraine Stephens’ mystery series, coming August 2026. Preorders coming soon. Publication Date: August 18, 2026 Series: A Reggie da Costa Mystery, Book 6 Genre: Historical Crime Fiction Format:...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ THE BATHING BOX MURDERS by Laraine Stephens
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the sixth book in Laraine Stephens’ mystery series, coming August 2026. Preorders coming soon. Publication Date: August 18, 2026 Series: A Reggie da Costa Mystery, Book 6 Genre: Historical Crime Fiction Format:...
Cover Reveal ~ 6 DAYS by Jule Selbo
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Dee Rommel" mystery series, coming in August 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 5, 2026 Series: A Dee Rommel Mystery, Book 5 Genre: Private Investigator Mystery Format: Print,...
Extras
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...
A Year In Review ~ 2025
What a year we had in 2025. Despite all what was happening in my universe, I kept up with my reading (310 books) and introducing over 70 authors to you. Let's see what was published on the blog for each feature: A Day In My Life: 222 posts Get To Know You: 40...
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A Year In Review ~ 2025
What a year we had in 2025. Despite all what was happening in my universe, I kept up with my reading (310 books) and introducing over 70 authors to you. Let's see what was published on the blog for each feature: A Day In My Life: 222 posts Get To Know You: 40...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
