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A Day in My Life ~ Kitty Rossi by Dana Mentink
“Kitty,” my mother laments. “You’re not to be galloping around like a lamb in springtime.” I don’t reply that I’m nothing like a lamb and if there weren’t so many maddening social requirements draining my investigative time, I wouldn’t always be in such a hurry. These...
A Day In My Life ~ Kelly Barrow by Wendy Corsi Staub
When I was living in Paris after my second divorce, I spent my days shopping, lunching, and lounging. Then came March 2020, when I was summoned back to my Hudson Valley hometown because my widowed mother was ill. At the time, I thought it was terrible timing. Stranded...
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A Day In My Life ~ Priscilla Cummings by Kallie E. Benjamin
I love kids. That’s one reason why I became a teacher. There’s nothing better than watching students learn. You can almost see the lightbulb turn on when all the pieces fall into place and they get it. What I don’t love are overcrowded classrooms, curriculums that...
A Day In My Life ~ Laura Cunningham by Joanne McLaughlin
Speech, first chapter printed out, stashed in purse. Check. Raincoat to wear over blazer. Flats to walk across campus. Check. Suitcase stowed in trunk of Volvo. Travel mug, phone, charger in console. Yep. E-ZPass thingy repositioned. Headlights on. Morning radio jocks...
Reviews
My Musing ~ NO BONES ABOUT IT by Annie McEwen
Dru’s Short Musing: When her friend becomes a prime suspect in a recent murder, Emmy along with her friends are on the case. This story immediately captured my attention from the first page to its conclusion. The writing was crisp and the comfortable tone made it easy...
My Musing ~ A Caterer’s Guide to Love & Murder by Jessica Thompson
A Caterer's Guide to Love & Murder by Jessica Thompson is a culinary cozy mystery, coming September 29, 2020. A wedding caterer, a florist. . .and a dash of poison. “Wow, this dough is sexy!” As their wedded bliss starts to show signs of serious strain, Violet and...
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My Musing ~ The Bell Tolls by R. Franklin James
The Bell Tolls by R. Franklin James is the fifth book in the “Hollis Morgan” mystery series. Publisher: Camel Press, June 2017 Hollis Morgan has survived imprisonment, received a pardon, and persevered to finally become a probate attorney. Tough as she is, her...
My Musing ~ Bad Housekeeping by Maia Chance
Bad Housekeeping by Maia Chance is the first book in the NEW "Agnes and Effie" mystery series. Publisher: Crooked Lane Books, June 13, 2017 When 28-year-old Agnes Blythe, the contented bifocals-wearing half of an academic power couple, is jilted by her professor...
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New Releases ~ Week of April 26, 2020
Here is a list of some of the new releases for April 26 - May 2, 2020 with one new series debut. Hope a few of these new titles will keep you entertained. Enjoy! Murder in the Storybook Cottage by Ellery Adams (Cozy) Storyton Hall, Virginia, is a top travel...
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Cover Reveal ~ IT’S NOT EVEN PAST by Anna Scotti
With a new publisher and a new introduction, it is my pleasure to present this updated cover with its new look and design, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 20, 2026 Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Collection Format: Print,...
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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...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
