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Let’s Get To Know ~ Emily Fyne by Ginger Bolton
Emily Fyne sits down for a Q&A with dru’s book musings responding to ten or more questions so we can learn more about her. Are you ready? Let’s get to know Emily. What is your full name? Emily Fyne. How old are you? I’m in my thirties, but let’s not get specific....
A Day in My Life ~ Lucie Montgomery by Ellen Cosby
I had begun calling it “The Summer of MacGyvering” after the guy on the eponymous cult television show who could disable a missile with a paper clip, make tear gas out of kitchen spices and vinegar, or put together a defibrillator out of candlesticks, a rubber mat,...
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A Day In My Life ~ Annie Murray by Ellie Alexander
Hello, and welcome to the Secret Bookcase! I’m Annie Murray, your local mystery maven and event coordinator for the bookshop, and I can’t wait to show you around today. If this is your first time in the store, I should probably give you a little background about the...
A Word With Becky Clark
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . Why do you write the genre that you write? I guess the short answer is because mysteries are what I like to read. The longer answer is that I defaulted to cozies because I’m not romantic so can’t write...
Reviews
My Musing ~ NO BONES ABOUT IT by Annie McEwen
Dru’s Short Musing: When her friend becomes a prime suspect in a recent murder, Emmy along with her friends are on the case. This story immediately captured my attention from the first page to its conclusion. The writing was crisp and the comfortable tone made it easy...
My Musing ~ Tropical Depression by C. Michele Dorsey
Tropical Depression by C. Michelle Dorsey Series Name: Sabrina Salter Mystery #3Genre: TraditionalRelease: September 2021 Sabrina Salter returns home to St. John in the Virgin Islands after a disastrous vacation in New England where her grandmother rejected her and...
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My Musing ~ Yule Log Murder by Leslie Meier
Yule Log Murder by Leslie Meier is the second anthology of short stories from Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, and Barbara Ross. Publisher: Kensington, coming October 30, 2018. Fresh-baked cookies, pies, and cakes can warm even the frostiest Christmases in coastal Maine. But...
My Musing ~ Bird, Bath & Beyond by E.J. Copperman
Bird, Bath & Beyond by E.J. Copperman is the second book in the “Agent to the Paws” mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, coming October 9, 2018 Kay Powell, theatrical agent to non-human animals, is babysitting―that is, birdsitting―her client, a parrot named...
New
Releases
Week of September 19, 2021
Here is a list of some of the new releases during the week of September 19 – 25, 2021 with one debut series. Hope some of these new titles will keep you entertained. Enjoy! A Fatal Feast by Kathleen Bridge (Cozy)Tensions are high on the eve of the grand opening of...
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 ~ Jane Darrowfield, Professional Busybody by Barbara Ross
I am thrilled to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW “Jane Darrowfield” mystery series from Kensington, coming June 25, 2019. Title: Jane Darrowfield, Professional Busybody Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: maineclambakemysteries.com Book Synopsis...
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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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