Features
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 ~ Rainbow Sanderson by Margaret Mizushima
I love the early morning! I’m Rainbow Sanderson, and I work for the Timber Creek County Sheriff’s Department in Timber Creek, Colorado. I live outside of town in a log cabin on the edge of the creek that the town and county are named for. I rise before dawn, write in...
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A Day in My Life ~ Detective Grace Hartwell by Wendy Church
Grace Hartwell isn’t my real name. I mean, it is now. But I wasn’t born with it. I changed it shortly after my upgrade to Jacksonville Beach, after sharing a trailer in Central Florida with my addict mother and her lowlife boyfriend for most of my life. An experience...
Author Showcase ~ I Love A (Mardi Gras) Parade by Ellen Byron
As a student at Tulane University, I adored Mardi Gras parades. But watching a parade drunk from the sidelines as you yell, “Throw me something, mister!” is far different from belonging to one of the krewes that sponsor the parades and man the floats. When I decided...
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 ~ A GAME OF LUCK by Sandra J. Cady
Dru’s Short Musing: Homicide detective Sam Roma is on the case in the grippingly enticing drama involving a missing schoolteacher and other forces at hand. This was an intense and complicated multi-plot story that immediately grabbed my attention, quickly becoming a...
Reviews
My Musing ~ CRESCENT CITY CHRISTMAS CHAOS by Ellen Byron
Dru’s Short Musing: When a blackmailer is murdered and her parents are suspects, Ricki will do everything possible to clear their names. What a great whodunit that I could not put down until all was said and done. This fast-paced and well-written drama with crisp...
My Musing ~ CONTESTING THE WOOL by Diane Vallere
Dru’s Short Musing: This was an enjoyable story that I could not put down until all was said and done. This fast-paced and well written drama had a solidly wicked storyline that kept me intrigued throughout the telling of this whodunit. The writing was crisp and the...
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Releases
Coming Soon ~ May 2026
Here is a list of over 75 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with nine debut series. Reading is an adventure. Enjoy! May 1 The Last Daughter of Highdown Hall by...
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 ~ The Case of the Devious Daughter by Cathy Ace
Cathy Ace is a prolific author with many books under her belt and with that it is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the latest book in her "WISE Enquiries Agency" mystery series, coming December 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: December...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Candle With Care by Valona Jones
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Magic Candle Shop” mystery series, coming February 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: February 11, 2025 Format: Digital (Print to follow) Name of Series: Magic Candle Shop Mystery ~...
Cover Reveal ~ Murder At Cape Costumers by Maddie Day
Maddie Day is one of my favorite and prolific authors, and I’m so excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in her endearing mystery series, coming August 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 26, 2025 Format: Print, Digital (Audio...
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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. . . French Quarter Fright Night by Ellen Byron, the third book in the Vintage Cookbook series, in which a mansion is turned into a Halloween haunted house against the wishes of their litigious and mysterious new neighbor whose assistant turns up dead...
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Kensington Holiday Giveaway 2018
Thanks to the publisher, one lucky winner will get Kensington's signature Cozy Basket which contains different books and swag for cozy lovers. Inside you will find one copy of The Whispered Word by Ellery Adams; Survival of the Fritters and Goodbye Cruller World by...
A Year In Books ~ 2018
When you read at least 250 books in the year, it is really hard to pick a favorite because every book read is a favorite at that moment. Unless of course the book becomes a DNF (did not finish) which was far and few this year. This year I've expanded my reading...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
