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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...
A Word With Suzy K Quinn
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Bob and Shirley is my move into cozy crime. It's inspired by a lifetime of English village life, pub lunches and an encyclopaedic knowledge of puddings. How did you...
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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 ~ Rene Renault by M.A. Monnin
Egypt has always been a problem. René Renault here, speaking to you from Lyon, France. As Director of Interpol’s Cultural Heritage Division, I keep a steady eye on any movement of Ancient Egyptian artifacts. Perhaps you saw me on TV last year when I reported our great...
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 ~ THE MASALA CHAI MYSTERY CLUB by MJ Soni
Dru’s Short Musing: Convinced that her friend’s death was murder, Neeti starts investigating for the person responsible. This was a nicely executed whodunit with crisp writing and a comfortable tone making it easy to follow the path the author has staged. This...
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My Musing ~ DEFINITELY MAYBE NOT A DETECTIVE by Sarah Fox
Dru’s Short Musing: When a neighbor asks for her help, Emersyn reluctantly plays detective with an unexpected assist from a stranger. The author is adept at telling this story in this fast-paced and well-written whodunit that I could not put down until all was said...
My Musing ~ WRECK YOUR HEART by Lori Rader-Day
Dru’s Short Musing: Everything that could happen to a person does in the name of Dahlia Devine, as her role in discovery who she is, is fraught with the unexpected and it will take an understanding of who she is to come out of it alive in this complex tale that takes...
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New Releases ~ Week of June 14, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of June 14 – 20, 2026 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! JUNE 16 The House on Fifth Street by Tish Bouvier (Cozy Mystery) *first...
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 ~ WEDDING JITTERS AND STORMY RIVERS by Denise Swanson
Denise Swanson is a prolific writer with over 35 published books in her catalog, and I’ve enjoyed reading them all. It is now my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Scumble River" mystery series, coming in February 2026 and now available for...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Murder Pays A Call by Nancy Cohen
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW “Keri Armstrong” mystery series, coming September 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 9, 2025 Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Keri Armstrong Cozy Mysteries ~ Book 1...
Cover Reveal ~ Crescent City Christmas Chaos by Ellen Byron
I've been a fan of Ellen Byron's since the first book I read of hers. It is now my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the “Vintage Cookbook” mystery series, coming November 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 4, 2025...
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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...
Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #2
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of two Amanda Flower signed books HONEYMOONS CAN BE HAZARDOUS PEANUT BUTTER PANIC To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me why you love to read Amanda Flower books. The books will be shipped directly from...
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Guest post ~ Killer Crafts & Crafty Killers
I am honored to be invited to do a guest post for Killer Crafts & Crafty Killers, the blog of Anastasia Pollack, crafts editor, and reluctant amateur sleuth by author Lois Winston. Today, I’m talking about how a craft mirrors a mystery novel which has a beginning,...
2020 dru’s book musings recap
195 Day In The Life posts 126 Get To Know You posts 116 musings 73 authors introduced52 weekly releases 40 cover reveals 12 monthly releases all published on dru’s book musings
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