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A Day in My Life ~ Jane Merriweather by Mollie Gynn
The jangle of Dewey’s tags woke me just enough to brace for the giant tongue that slurped across my face. I groaned and wiped away doggy spit with my bedsheet. “We need to work on your wake-up techniques, buddy.” My faithful golden retriever woke me every morning at...
A Day in My Life ~ Gypsy Lee Miller by Elaine L. Orr
In sixth grade, I declared my name to be Gypsy Lee Miller. I told people it was because I didn’t like the name Martha Miller. How dull. The real reason was that I planned to spend my life going from place to place. After college, I moved from my Eastern Shore...
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A Day in My Life ~ Emmaline McCoy by Patricia Smiley
I was jolted awake just before dawn by a heavy weight on my chest and a low buzz in my ears. My pulse slowed when I realized it was only Boo, the eleven-pound Siberian Forest cat I’d inherited from my aunt Lydie, staring at me and purring at full volume. The cat never...
A Day in My Life ~ Mo Ellery by Birdie Horne
Normally, I HATE waking up before my alarm, but as Tasha snuggles up to me under the covers, I’m definitely reconsidering. Tasha – local Chicago government hottie in the streets, local, uh, also hottie in the sheets. (Still workshopping that one). Why is she wearing a...
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 ~ AWL SHOOK UP by Paula Charles
Dru’s Short Musing: Being asked to help solve a murder mystery comes as a surprise to both Dawna and April. Are they up to the challenge? If you know them both, you know the answer. This was a fast-paced and well written whodunit that quickly became a page turner as I...
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My Musing ~ TAKE HART by Jamie Parker Stickle
Dru’s Short Musing: A missing mother propels Corey to look further than what the police are doing and, in the process, finds herself in the crosshairs of something nefarious. This was a nice drama that I could not put down until all was said and done. The author did a...
My Musing ~ ALL ABOARD FOR MURDER by Ellen Byron
Dru’s Short Musing: When his friend is murdered, Dee’s dad, Sam, wants her to find the killer. Ellen Byron continues to bring a solid and well-plotted whodunit that I could not put down until the last page was read. The drama was nicely executed with crisp writing and...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of July 26, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of July 26 – August 1, 2026 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! JULY 28 Twelve Weeks of Love & Loss by Rebecca Gould Baeurle...
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 ~ A COLD NOVEMBER MURDER by Patricia Smiley
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Justice Bay" mystery series, coming in August 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 11, 2026 Series: A Justice Bay Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Traditional Mystery in a cozy setting...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ MURDER IN THE LIGHTHOUSE by Maddie Day
Edith Maxwell writing as Maddie Day is a prolific author with several dozen books and short stories published and it is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Cozy Capers Book Group" mystery series, coming February 2027 and now up for...
Cover Reveal ~ THE CORPSE WITH THE STEELY GAZE by Cathy Ace
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the latest book in the “Cait Morgan” mystery series, coming July 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 13, 2026 Series: A Cait Morgan Mystery, Book 16 Genre: Traditional Mystery, Female Sleuth Format:...
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...
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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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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
