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A Day in My Life ~ Peg Turnbull by Laurien Berenson
I’ve always been an early riser. When I was younger, it was because I needed to let my dogs outside. Or I was on my way to a dog show. Now that I’m in my seventies, it’s because I don’t sleep much anymore. When the sun rises, so do I. That’s actually a benefit because...
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...
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Let’s Get To Know ~ Dave Prentiss & Leta Parker by Kathy Manos Penn
Dave Prentiss and Leta Parker sit down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about them. Let’s get to know Dave and Leta. What is your full name? Dave: David Prentiss. I'm a New Yorker who traded Manhattan for the English...
A Day in My Life ~ Kelsey Hendricks by Kim Harrington
When faced with a drastic life change, some people reinvent themselves. A friend of mine got bangs after a breakup. Another went blonde after she got laid off. I, Kelsey Hendricks, moved from Boston to Christmasville. It’s a cozy little tourist town in Maine where we...
Reviews
My Musing ~ MURDER AT THE MOVIES by Alicia Malone
Dru’s Short Musing: When a dead man is found in her theater on opening night, Audrey begins an investigation to save her business. If you are a movie buff, you will enjoy this evenly paced whodunit with nods to classic movie references throughout. The writing and...
My Musing ~ EAT, DRINK, AND GET BURIED by Cleo Coyle
Dru’s Short Musing: A “hit and run” incident leads to the victim being a prime suspect in a murder and it’s up to Clare to put the pieces together to save this young man’s future. This was a fast-paced and well-written whodunit that I could not put down until I knew...
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My Musing ~ TO HAVE AND TO HOLD by Liz Milliron
Dru’s Short Musing: When two different people reach out to Jim and Sally for two different reasons, Jim and Sally find themselves in the middle of a criminal act that has implicated an innocent woman. Once again, I marveled at the excellent stories coming from Liz...
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...
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New Releases ~ Week of September 20, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of September 20 – 26, 2026 with five debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! SEPTEMBER 21 The Munich Affair by James Patterson and David Ellis...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ COLORADO MYSTERY MERGE edited by Peg Brantley, Kerry Hammond, Alison Thayer
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the second anthology from the Sisters In Crime Colorado Chapter, coming in October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 23, 2026 Series: Crime Fiction Collection, Book 2 Genre: Short Story Crime...
Cover Reveal ~ DEATH OF A BAD PENNY by A.M. Loweecey
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Moonlighting" mystery series, coming September 2026 and now up for purchase. Publication Date: September 8, 2026 Series: A Moonlighting Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Culinary Cozy Mystery Format:...
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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 ~ ESSENTIALS OF HOMICIDE by Kim Davis
I am excited to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Aromatherapy Apothecary" mystery series, coming September 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 8, 2026 Series: An Aromatherapy Apothecary Mystery, Book 3 Genre: Cozy 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...
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Kensington Giveaway 2025
Thanks to the publisher, Three winners will receive a signed copy of PUZZLE ME A MURDER by Roz Noonan Empathetic to a fault, librarian Alice Pepper always had a natural talent for figuring out people and puzzles in the small Oregon town of West Hazel. But as a...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
