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Author Showcase ~ BEAUTIFUL BUT DEADLY BURBANK by James T. Bartlett
The affectionately backhanded compliment “Beautiful Downtown Burbank” was coined on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, and made legendary by Johnny Carson on his Tonight Show. Long the home of movie studios and production companies, Burbank is over the hill from Hollywood...
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...
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A Day in My Life ~ Poppy Montgomery by Gordon Jack
My friend Ginny told me that I need to start practicing gratitude. She thinks I dwell too much on past grievances, which is why I’m always depressed and angry. We’re the classic odd couple. She wants to rescue me from myself and I want to rescue her from a potential...
A Day in My Life ~ Annie Sara Hart by Betty Hechtman
What’s a day like for me now? Certainly, different than when I was working in the kid’s boutique in Malibu. But then Franklin Indiana is nothing like Malibu. The one thing they have in common is being adjacent to water. Malibu has the Pacific Ocean and Franklin has...
Reviews
My Musing ~ MURDER AT THE TOY SOLDIER by Maddie Day
Dru’s Short Musing: Not again! Mac finds the body of a toy store worker slumped over and the Cozy Capers Book Group are on the case. This fast-paced and well-written drama with its comfortable tone was quickly consumed by me as I had to know how this was going to turn...
My Musing ~ TELL-TALE TREATS by Jennifer J. Chow
Dru’s Short Musing: When a customer dies after eating one of her cookies, Felicity puts on her detective cap to find the person responsible and to clear her name. This well-written whodunit had a comfortable tone and crisp writing that made it easy to follow along...
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My Musing ~ ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS by Hank Phillippi Ryan
Dru’s Short Musing: Tessa is a best-selling author on a cross-country book tour when her past comes back to haunt her in the most diabolical manner that has her in a tight situation that if not remedied, her life as she knows will not be the same. The author did a...
My Musing ~ WHISKEY BUSINESS by Adrian Andover
Dru’s Short Musing: The author blends the art of creating cocktails and the magic of what reading brings in this delightfully engaging whodunit that immediately had me immersed in all aspects in this new cozy series. This is a well-executed whodunit with crisp writing...
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New Releases ~ Week of February 22, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of February 22 – 28, 2026 with five debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! FEBRUARY 23 Murder at Sea by Helena Dixon (Historical Mystery 1930s)...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ MURDER ON FLESHER PASS by K.L. Borges
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Montana Animal Rescue" mystery series, coming in October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 14, 2026 Series: A Montana Animal Rescue Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ Flamed Out by Valona Jones
I am happy to host the cover reveal for the latest book in Valona Jones' mystery series, coming October 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 14, 2025 Format: Digital (Print to follow) Name of Series: A Magic Candle Shop Mystery ~ Book 5 Genre:...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Angel City Beat edited by Barb Goffman
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the Sisters In Crime Los Angeles anthology, coming December 2024. Preorder to follow. Publication Date: December 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books Format: Print, Digital Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Anthology...
Cover Reveal ~ Solid Gold Murder by Ellen Byron
I love this author’s works and it gives me great pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in the “Golden Motel” mystery series, coming July 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 29, 2025 Publisher: Kensington Books Format: Print, Digital Name...
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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. . . An Amateur Sleuth's Guide To Murder by Lynn Cahoon, the first in a new series set in Bainbridge, Washington, folllows a woman who return home after a broken engagement with one skill set and one desire - to solve crimes like Nancy Drew, but now...
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2019 Top Mystery Blog
In other news dru's book musings was selected by Anuj Agarwal and his team as one of the Top 50 Mystery Blogs and Websites For Mystery Lovers and Authors. dru's book musings placed 27th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs.
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2024 Anthony Award
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