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Author Showcase ~ BEAUTIFUL BUT DEADLY BURBANK by James T. Bartlett
The affectionately backhanded compliment “Beautiful Downtown Burbank” was coined on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, and made legendary by Johnny Carson on his Tonight Show. Long the home of movie studios and production companies, Burbank is over the hill from Hollywood...
A Day in My Life ~ Ann Davenport by Elisabeth Wathen
At my age, sleep is something that frequently runs away long before I’m ready to actually get up. Sixty-eight years means a lot of past, and that stuff rises up in those dark hours sometimes—not to mention a laundry list of aches and pains, most of them parting gifts...
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Let’s Get To Know ~ Liv Wilde by Lynda Allen
One of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Liv. What is your full name? Olivia Caroline Wilde. Everyone calls me Liv. I chose that nickname when I was twelve in honor of Liv Ullmann, who I thought was the height of...
A Day in My Life ~ Marni by Bella Ellwood-Clayton
At the supermarket, I search through apple barrels — my meditation, my escape. A dozen pies for the upcoming sock hop. I select Golden Delicious and Granny Smiths. With local apples long past their prime, I’m stuck with grocery store options, which is not ideal, but a...
Reviews
My Musing ~ MURDER AT THE TOY SOLDIER by Maddie Day
Dru’s Short Musing: Not again! Mac finds the body of a toy store worker slumped over and the Cozy Capers Book Group are on the case. This fast-paced and well-written drama with its comfortable tone was quickly consumed by me as I had to know how this was going to turn...
My Musing ~ THE FAMILY BIZ by Alan Orloff
Dru’s Short Musing: Trying to live on the right side of the law becomes a problem when Chance’s last fare ride seeks his help in doing what he’s been avoiding. This fast-paced and well-written multi-plot drama quickly became a page turner as I had to know how this...
Reviews
My Musing ~ WITHOUT A SHADOW OF DOUBT by Kathleen Bailey
Dru’s Short Musing: A message from a friend sends Olivia on a search mission with some unexpected nuances. This was a finely tuned whodunit with crisp writing and a comfortable tone making it easy to follow along the author’s path in the telling of this story. When...
My Musing ~ CRIMSON THAW by Bruce Robert Coffin
Dru’s Short Musing: Because he did the right thing, Detective Justice is exiled to another location where he is teamed up with a rookie detective on his first assignment, one that is bigger than they both imagined. All I can say is “wow” as I was immediately pulled...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of March 29, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of March 29 – April 4, 2026 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! MARCH 29 Murder in the Green Room by Dianne Harman Pryor (Cozy...
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 ~ MURDER, LOCAL STYLE by Leslie Karst
I have been a fan of Leslie Karst since the first book in her "Sally Solari" series was published in 2016. So, I'm thrilled to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Orchid Isle" series, coming April 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date:...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Death On Dickens Island by Allison Brook
Marilyn is a prolific author with many books under her belt and with that it is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the first book in her NEW mystery series, coming October 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 21, 2025 Format: Print, Digital...
Cover Reveal ~ Switcheroo by E.J. Copperman
I am a fan of E.J. Copperman from his series "Haunted Guesthouse" to "Asperger’s Mystery" to "Mysterious Detective" to "Agent to the Paws" to "Jersey Girl Legal Mystery" and to his "Fran and Ken" series, which is why I’m so excited to share with you the cover for the...
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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...
Coming Soon ~ New Series / More Books
Look for. . . Agatha, Anthony, Lefty and Macavity Award-Winning author Catriona McPherson’s Scotzilla, Scot’s Eggs, and Scots Away, book seven, eight, and nine in the Last Ditch mystery series, in which a California-based Scottish amateur sleuth and the Last Ditch...
Extras
A Year In Review ~ 2021
176 posts 94 posts 80 musings 52 posts 35 cover reveals and 58 authors introduced on the blog
Blog Anniversary 2021
Today marks 10 years of dru's book musings. When I started the feature blog, I didn't know how much pleasure it would be to bring authors and readers together. I didn't know that creating this blog, it would welcome a bevy of author who willingly take the time to...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
