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A Day in My Life ~ Primrose Honeychurch by Laura Jensen Walker
Occupation: Retired library assistant I still can’t believe I’m here in Mum’s England. Home of the Bard, Jane Austen, the Brontë sisters, Morse, and Downton Abbey. A dream that’s been a long-time coming. At seventy years old, I realized it was now or never. So, I...
A Day in My Life ~ Lurleen du Trois by Sarah Osborne
Hi everyone—I’m Lurleen, Lurleen du Trois. Some of you may know me as Ditie Brown’s best friend and some of you might not know me at all. The usual star in the Ditie Brown Mystery series is Mabel Aphrodite Brown, Ditie for short. But for this book I’m the star and I...
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A Day in My Life ~ Mabel Skinner by Gin Jones
"I need you to tell me the truth about something," Mabel told her friend, Rory. They were out on the path between the new rhubarb fields and the lavender beds, watching Rory's teen-aged daughter practice for the upcoming skillet toss competition at the county fair....
A Word With Skye Griffith
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I fell in love with mysteries set in the Southwest when my husband and I were having dinner at the La Fonda in Santa Fe, NM. The restaurant featured a bookstand...
Reviews
My Musing ~ JOY TO THE BONES by Carolyn Haines
Dru's Short Musing: Knowing that her parents were murdered, Sarah Booth is on a mission to find the person responsible and bring justice for her parents. This drama was nicely executed and kept me in suspense with all the trappings of a well-written and well-defined...
My Musing ~ ODE TO THE BONES by Carolyn Haines
Dru’s Short Musing: This was an engaging read from the first page to its intensified conclusion. So much is going on in Sarah Booth's world and discovering betrayals where she least expect it highlights the greatness of this series. The mystery was nicely done and it...
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My Musing ~ THE SNOW LIES DEEP by Paula Munier
Dru’s Short Musing: It’s Christmastime in Vermont and a yule log is burning, not on the ground, but on the mayor’s body that Mercy found in the woods and as such, an investigation begins, and Mercy is right there to lend a gloved hand. From the first page to the...
My Musing ~ EDGE by Tracy Clark
Dru’s Short Musing: Another solid entry into this complex and riveting drama that I could not put down until all was said and done. In this fast-paced and well-written story, people are dying due to Edge, a new drug on the streets. The detectives are on the hunt for...
New
Releases
Coming Soon ~ June 2026
Here is a list of over 100 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with twelve debut series. Reading is an adventure. Enjoy! JUNE 1 Murder by Design by Lee Goldberg (An...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ A LITTLE LIGHT MUSIC by Sarah Osborne
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Flo and Maude Christmas" mystery series, coming in November 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 15, 2026 Series: Flo and Maude Christmas Cozy Mystery, Book 6 Genre: Cozy...
Cover Reveal ~ DEADLY TRIANGLE by Lizbeth Lipperman
I am happy to share with you the cover for the next book in the NEW "Garcia Girls" mystery series, coming March 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 3, 2026 Name of Series: A Garcia Girls Mystery, Book 5 Genre: Romantic Suspense with paranormal...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ It’s Not Even Past by Anna Scotti
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for this short story collection, coming June 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 23, 2025 Format: Print, Digital Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Collection Author Website: annakscotti Book Synopsis A young...
Cover Reveal ~ Flashes of a Dying Hour by Lynda Allen
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Liv Wilde” mystery series, coming March 2025. Preorder coming soon. Publication Date: March 27, 2025 Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Liv Wilde Mystery ~ Book 2 Genre: Traditional Mystery...
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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 – #1
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of an Amanda Flower signed set: HONEYMOONS CAN BE HAZARDOUS PEANUT BUTTER PANIC LEMON DROP DEAD MARSHMALLOW MALICE TOXIC TOFFEE PREMEDITATED PEPPERMINT LETHAL LICORICE ASSAULTED CARAMEL To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a...
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A Year In Books ~ 2020
I have read over 250 books thus far and the year isn't over. When picking out one favorite book, it just can't be done because every book touches you differently and it simply hard to choose. However, there are books that truly resonate with you and those are the...
Going Virtual
Due to the 2020 pandemic, in-person activities have either gone by the wayside or are being held virtual. For an introvert like myself, I miss the occasional foray to various cities to meet authors or to a local bookstore for a book launch. I posted an article on The...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
