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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 ~ Ginevra Bishop by Kate Westbury
The daily tabulation of my usual activities within the hallowed halls of St. Mildred’s College is not for the faint of heart: The hunt for rationed marmalade at breakfast, the mad dash for the warmest corner of the lecture hall, the wrestling over grammar with my...
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A Day in My Life ~ Leslie Hatherton Torres by Tammy D. Walker
When I was eleven, the age my daughter is now, I spent hours during summer in my grandmother’s shop, tucked in the cool nook beneath her office desk. Mostly, I read there, but if I’m honest, when Grandma Butterfield wasn’t looking, I’d peek inside the desk drawers. I...
A Word With Elaine L. Orr
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? My mother read traditional mysteries so I had an early introduction. Before I started reading what she did (Mary Stewart, Phyllis Whitney, Agatha Christie) I read...
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 ~ EVERYONE IS PERFECT HERE by Jane Haseldine
Dru’s Short Musing: Carly thought she left her past behind her, but when a colleague’s dead body is found in her office, Carly must fight for her sanity and her life. This was a well-written and complex drama that immediately grabbed my attention, quickly becoming a...
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My Musing ~ MURDER PAYS A CALL by Nancy J. Cohen
Dru’s Short Musing: When her friend’s death is classified as a homicide, Keri starts looking for clues to find the person responsible. This is a delightfully entertaining and well-written whodunit that I could not put down until all was said and done. The author did a...
My Musing ~ PICKING UP THE PIECES by J.B. Abbott
Dru’s Short Musing: When her father is arrested and jailed for a murder, Katie and her puzzle crew sets out to find evidence needed to clear his name. I love the premise of this well-executed whodunit that quicky became a page-turner as I could not put this book down....
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New Releases ~ Week of March 15, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of March 15 – 21, 2026 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! MARCH 15 A Not So Perfect Proposal by Lily Stirling (Humorous Mystery) A...
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 ~ HOUSE OF SPELLS AND SECRETS by Ivy Cassidy
Melissa Bourbon writing as Ivy Cassidy is a prolific author and I’m thrilled to host the cover reveal for her latest work, coming March 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 24, 2026 Format: Print, Digital Genre: Historical Fantasy Author Website:...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Save The Fate by Mary Karnes
It is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in Mary Karnes’ mystery series, coming October 2024 and is now on sale. Publication Date: October 10, 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books Format: Digital (Print to follow) Name of Series: Wedding Planner, Book...
Cover Reveal ~ Gone Fishin’: Crime Takes a Holiday edited by Jim M. Jackson
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the for the eighth Guppy Anthology, coming February 2025 and now available for preorder. Publication Date: February 1, 2025 Publisher: Wolf’s Echo Press Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Guppy Anthology Book 8...
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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 ~ First In New Series
Look for. . . A Killer's Game by Isabella Maldonado, the first book in the new "Daniela Vega" mystery series, in June 2023 Paint Me A Crime by Holly Yew, the first book in the new "Rose Shore" mystery series, in June 2023 A Cryptic Clue by Victoria Gilbert, the first...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
