Features
A Day in My Life ~ Wren Meadows by Kathleen Bailey
Welcome! Your visit lands at just the right time because Friday nights are special in my hometown of Covington Crossroads. More on that in a minute after a little about my days. Mornings always start with taking my German shepherd, Scout, for a walk in the woods...
A Day in My Life ~ Maggie MacGregor by Greta Sinclair
My name is Maggie MacGregor. I’m fifty-eight, divorced, recently retired, and until eight months ago, my business card read: Maggie MacGregor, PI. For twenty-five years, my days were filled with surveillance, interviews, cheating spouses, missing persons, and the...
Features
Let’s Get To Know ~ Verona Montero by Kayleigh Suggett
One of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Verona Montero. What is your full name? Verona Montero. I do have a middle name but I don't like to talk about that. My mom sort of named me and my sister with certain...
My Musing ~ THE FRIAR’S LAST CURSE by Kathleen Bailey
Dru’s Short Musing: A knock on the door brings murder to Wren’s home and she must figure out what is going on before she becomes more embroiled in its aftermath. With visually descriptive narrative and engaging dialogue, the author set the stage for a well thought out...
Reviews
My Musing ~ OUT, DAMNED SCOT by Catriona McPherson
Dru’s Short Musing: This is such a fun book filled with mysterious happenings and humor. Lexy wanted to do two things: solve the murder and deliver this baby. The fun part is waiting for both with this quirky and eclectic cast of characters that came along for the...
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...
Reviews
My Musing ~ AFTER THE FALL by Wendy Roberts
Dru’s Short Musing: Finding a dead body on her property has Amber reluctantly looking for answers. I was completely immersed in this solid mystery that I could not put down until all was said and done. The author did a great job in staging this drama with a core group...
My Musing ~ THE PILGRIMAGE OF PRIMROSE HONEYCHURCH by Laura Jensen Walker
Dru’s Short Musing: Taking stock of her life, Primrose heads out on a journey of self-discovery that pulls at one’s emotional heartstrings. The author wrote a beautiful and endearing story that stayed with me from the first page to the last and beyond. Stepping out of...
New
Releases
Coming Soon ~ November 2026
Here is a list of over 95 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with five debut series. Reading is an adventure. Enjoy! NOVEMBER 1 A Note for the Missing by Lila Blake...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ DEVIL ON DICKENS ISLAND by Allison Brook
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in Allison Brook's mystery series, coming in July 2027 from Rowan Prose Publishing and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 20, 2027 Series: A Books On The Beach Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ STEAL AWAY: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Captains of Yacht Rock edited by Josh Pachter
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the latest "Inspired By" anthology, coming in December 2026 from Crimson Gate Books and now up for preorder. Publication Date: December 4, 2026 Series: An "Inspired By" Anthology, Volume 10 Genre: Crime Fiction...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ SIMMERING SECRETS by Ang Pompano
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in Ang Pompano's mystery series, coming in November 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 3, 2026 Series: A Reluctant Food Columnist Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Culinary Mystery / Crime Fiction...
Cover Reveal ~ DEATH CAMAS edited by Christine Bagley, Susan Oleksiw, Ang Pompano, & Leslie Wheeler
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for DEATH CAMAS, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 9, 2026 Series: Best New England Crime Stories, Book 6 Genre: Crime Fiction Anthology Format: Print, Digital Publisher: Crime...
Extras
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...
Extras
A Year In Review ~ 2024
This has been a year, despite all that was happening in my personal and professional life, I kept up with my reading (250 books) and introducing characters and authors to you. Let's see what was published on the blog for each feature: A Day In My Life: 220...
2024 Best Mystery Blog
In other news dru’s book musings was selected as one of the 80 Best Mystery Book Blogs and Websites in 2024. dru’s book musings placed 21th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs. In other news dru’s book musings was selected as one of the 60...
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
