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A Day in My Life ~ Wren Meadows by Kathleen Bailey
Welcome! Your visit lands at just the right time because Friday nights are special in my hometown of Covington Crossroads. More on that in a minute after a little about my days. Mornings always start with taking my German shepherd, Scout, for a walk in the woods...
Let’s Get To Know Declan Shaw by M.E. Proctor
One of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Declan Shaw. What is your full name? Declan Francis Philip Shaw. I rarely rattle off the complete string. My mother used to call me Francis when she needed to make a forceful...
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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 ~ OUT, DAMNED SCOT by Catriona McPherson
Dru’s Short Musing: This is such a fun book filled with mysterious happenings and humor. Lexy wanted to do two things: solve the murder and deliver this baby. The fun part is waiting for both with this quirky and eclectic cast of characters that came along for the...
My Musing ~ A PINCH OF ASSAULT by Misty Simon
Dru’s Short Musing: Meeting her boyfriend’s mother (Dot) at a retirement community sounds perfect, until they find a dead body. And of course, Jax is ready along with Dot to solve this murder. This was a cleverly written whodunit where I was immediately immersed in...
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My Musing ~ THIS WEEKEND DOESN’T END WELL FOR ANYONE by Catherine Mack
Dru’s Short Musing: Once again Eleanor must put on her sleuthing cap and solve yet another murder while penning her own murder mystery. This was a well-written drama with crisp writing and a comfortable tone that was gifted with humorous moments throughout. The...
My Musing ~ GIMME SHELTER by Libby Klein
Dru’s Short Musing: Layla has a lot on her hand, beginning with a blackmailer, a troubled friend and a murderer (not her own). Will the forces of nature inflict more than she can handle? You’ll have to read this wonderfully executed drama. The author delivered an...
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Releases
Coming Soon ~ August 2026
Here is a list of over 90 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! AUGUST 1 The Oxford Detective Society by...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ DEVIL ON DICKENS ISLAND by Allison Brook
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in Allison Brook's mystery series, coming in July 2027 from Rowan Prose Publishing and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 20, 2027 Series: A Books On The Beach Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ THE CORPSE AT THE COTTAGE by Kathleen Bridge
I am happy to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Hamptons Home & Garden" mystery series, coming June 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 30, 2026 Series: A Hamptons Home & Garden Mystery, Book 9 Genre: Cozy Mystery Format:...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ UNVEILED SECRETS by Mary Karnes
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the “Wedding Planner” mystery series, coming October 2025. Pre-orders are forthcoming. Format: Print, Digital, Audio Name of Series: A Wedding Planner Mystery ~ Book 3 Genre: Cozy Mystery Author...
Cover Reveal ~ A POISONOUS POUR by Maddie Day
Edith Maxwell writing as Maddie Day is a prolific author with several dozen books and short stories published and it is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Cece Barton" mystery series, coming April 2026 and now up for preorder. A...
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...
Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #8
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of three miscellaneous books: STILL KNIFE PAINTING by Cheryl Hollon DRAW AND ORDER by Cheryl Hollon A FATAL OVERTURE by Kathleen Marple Kalb To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me why you love to read...
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Coming Soon ~ New Series / More Books
Look for. . . Aferlife by Oliva Blacke, a humorous supernatural mystery pitched as Finlay Donovan is Killing It meets Only Murders in the Building, about a ghost who teams up with the new (living) occupant of her apartment to solve a series of apparently...
Coming Soon ~ New Series / More Books
Look for. . . Come Shell or High Water by Molly MacRae, first book in the new "Haunted Shell Shop" mystery series coming in July 2024, part of a three-book deal Beyond Devil's Mountain by Wendy Tyson writing as Ayla Rose, first book in the new "Hummingbird...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
