Features
A Day in My Life ~ Vicky Casey by Vicki Delany
I’ve done it! I’ve actually done it! I’d hoped, of course, that my dream would come true, and I worked so hard to achieve it. But still that little voice in the back of my head kept telling me I was wasting my time But I wasn’t and it’s now actually a thing. A...
A Day in My Life ~ Mo Ellery by Birdie Horne
Normally, I HATE waking up before my alarm, but as Tasha snuggles up to me under the covers, I’m definitely reconsidering. Tasha – local Chicago government hottie in the streets, local, uh, also hottie in the sheets. (Still workshopping that one). Why is she wearing a...
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A Day in My Life ~ Katrina Chopin by Caitlin Rother
Katrina Chopin woke up one Saturday morning and decided to do something she'd never done before: she would visit a psychic she'd come across in Chula Vista and ask what her future held. Ten years ahead seemed like a good measuring stick. With her parents being...
A Day in My Life ~ Madison Archer by Kathleen Barber
Good leaders delegate. That’s why when Brianna and Sarabeth complain they were supposed to have room 16 at the front of the house, not room 26 at the back, I send them to Zara, the junior I strong-armed into serving as Property Chair, and when a sophomore whose name I...
Reviews
My Musing ~ A FIELD GUIDE TO DEATH & DECEIT by Michelle L. Cullen
Dru’s Short Musing: In the latest adventures with Harry and Emma, they get involved when a friend is scammed out of their livelihood. Scammers beware because Harry and Emma are on the case. This engaging read had me immediately immersed in all that was happening in...
My Musing ~ THE NIGHT NURSE AND THE JEWEL THIEF by Marilee Dahlman
Dru’s Short Musing: Nancy Norman must use her own skills to survive the situation that enveloped her. With a solidly wicked plot and an eclectic cast of characters, the visually descriptive narrative kept me immersed in the story from the beginning to its conclusion....
Reviews
My Musing ~ COSPLAYED TO DEATH by Elle Jauffret
Dru’s Short Musing: A dead body or two propelled Claire to look for answers, especially when her father was questioned, and she knew beyond reasonable doubt that he had nothing to do with any murder(s). I was immediately immersed in this cleverly written drama that I...
My Musing ~ ALL SPOOKED UP by E.J. Copperman
Dru’s Short Musing: When her customer is found shaken to death in her paint shop and Laura is on the hunt to find the killer with assistance from her father, who is dead. This was a well-written drama with a comfortable tone making it easy to follow the path the...
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Releases
Coming Soon ~ May 2026
Here is a list of over 75 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with nine debut series. Reading is an adventure. Enjoy! May 1 The Last Daughter of Highdown Hall by...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ IT’S NOT EVEN PAST by Anna Scotti
With a new publisher and a new introduction, it is my pleasure to present this updated cover with its new look and design, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 20, 2026 Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Collection Format: Print,...
Cover Reveal ~ The Case of the Devious Daughter by Cathy Ace
Cathy Ace is a prolific author with many books under her belt and with that it is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the latest book in her "WISE Enquiries Agency" mystery series, coming December 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: December...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Death Of A Shady Shrink by Mary Kennedy
I’m excited to host the cover reveal for the next book in the “Talk Radio” mystery series, coming March 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 28, 2025 Format: Digital Name of Series: Talk Radio Mystery ~ Book 5 Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website:...
Cover Reveal ~ Lavender Lies Bleeding by Leslie Budewitz
Since the release of Death Al Dente in 2013, I’ve been a fan of Leslie’s work, reading all of the books in her two cozy series, as well as her suspense titles. It is my honor to host the next book in her “Spice Shop” mystery series, coming July 2025 and now up for...
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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
