Features
A Day in My Life ~ Peg Turnbull by Laurien Berenson
I’ve always been an early riser. When I was younger, it was because I needed to let my dogs outside. Or I was on my way to a dog show. Now that I’m in my seventies, it’s because I don’t sleep much anymore. When the sun rises, so do I. That’s actually a benefit because...
A Day in My Life ~ Nora Fielding by Elliot Wren
The seagulls wake me. Every morning, the same argument above Perth Road, as though overnight they've forgotten who owns which chimney pot and the whole territorial negotiation has to start from scratch. I make instant coffee — I keep meaning to buy a proper cafetière...
Features
A Day in My Life ~ Nora Fielding by Elliot Wren
The seagulls wake me. Every morning, the same argument above Perth Road, as though overnight they've forgotten who owns which chimney pot and the whole territorial negotiation has to start from scratch. I make instant coffee — I keep meaning to buy a proper cafetière...
A Day in My Life ~ Dee Alexander by Tanzy Kohl
“I’ve got twenty minutes to put the finishing touches on Miss Henderson’s wig before she comes stomping in here like I owe her money,” I said to Ruby, balancing the telephone receiver between my cheek and shoulder. “If I put this wig down for a minute, I’m going to...
Reviews
My Musing ~ MURDER AT THE MOVIES by Alicia Malone
Dru’s Short Musing: When a dead man is found in her theater on opening night, Audrey begins an investigation to save her business. If you are a movie buff, you will enjoy this evenly paced whodunit with nods to classic movie references throughout. The writing and...
My Musing ~ A MAP TO MURDER by Michelle Chouinard
Dru’s Short Musing: When a tour participant asks for her help, little did Capri know that she opened a can or long buried worms. A murdered aunt and a missing mom propelled this complex drama that had me immediately immersed in what was happening. The author did an...
Reviews
My Musing ~ A MAP TO MURDER by Michelle Chouinard
Dru’s Short Musing: When a tour participant asks for her help, little did Capri know that she opened a can or long buried worms. A murdered aunt and a missing mom propelled this complex drama that had me immediately immersed in what was happening. The author did an...
My Musing ~ EAT, DRINK, AND GET BURIED by Cleo Coyle
Dru’s Short Musing: A “hit and run” incident leads to the victim being a prime suspect in a murder and it’s up to Clare to put the pieces together to save this young man’s future. This was a fast-paced and well-written whodunit that I could not put down until I knew...
New
Releases
Coming Soon ~ October 2026
Here is a list of over 110 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with eleven debut series. Reading is an adventure. Enjoy! OCTOBER 1 The Ferryman's Daughter by Yasmin...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ COLORADO MYSTERY MERGE edited by Peg Brantley, Kerry Hammond, Alison Thayer
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the second anthology from the Sisters In Crime Colorado Chapter, coming in October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 23, 2026 Series: Crime Fiction Collection, Book 2 Genre: Short Story Crime...
Cover Reveal ~ DEATH CAMAS edited by Christine Bagley, Susan Oleksiw, Ang Pompano, & Leslie Wheeler
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for DEATH CAMAS, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 9, 2026 Series: Best New England Crime Stories, Book 6 Genre: Crime Fiction Anthology Format: Print, Digital Publisher: Crime...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ DEATH CAMAS edited by Christine Bagley, Susan Oleksiw, Ang Pompano, & Leslie Wheeler
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for DEATH CAMAS, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 9, 2026 Series: Best New England Crime Stories, Book 6 Genre: Crime Fiction Anthology Format: Print, Digital Publisher: Crime...
Cover Reveal ~ DEATH OF A BAD PENNY by A.M. Loweecey
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Moonlighting" mystery series, coming September 2026 and now up for purchase. Publication Date: September 8, 2026 Series: A Moonlighting Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Culinary Cozy Mystery Format:...
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...
Extras
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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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
