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A Day in My Life ~ Kelly Boyd by K.L. Borges
It was a rare quiet day at RogerDog Rescue, the shoestring shelter where I work most days. I was enjoying the peace, updating web profiles for our adoptable dogs when the director, Betty Mills, appeared out of nowhere, a rolled-up newspaper clenched in her hand. Whap!...
A Day In My Life ~ Lucy Rey by Elisabeth Dini
“Bring me your bad news, and I will deliver it,” Adam booms dramatically, flashing his hand across the empty space in front of him with no shortage of theatric flourish. “That has to be your slogan, Lucy. And you need a shingle. It should hang, obviously. I’m...
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A Day In My Life ~ Seneca James by Ruth J. Hartman
Hello there! I’m Seneca James. I run an amazing butterfly farm, Majestic Monarchs, in rural Indiana. At the farm, I raise monarch butterflies to sell to schools, museums, and for people to release at weddings and funerals. The butterflies are my life. Always have...
A Day In My Life ~ Maddie Wilcox by Anne Louise Bannon
December 1, 1872 M. Wilcox Rancho De La Flores Los Angeles, California My dearest Carrie; To think that yesterday, I despaired of finding something to write to you today. It has been a quiet week, with few injuries or serious illnesses. Indeed, my plan was to write to...
Reviews
My Musing ~ THE KEY TO A KILLER by Olivia Blacke
Dru’s Short Musing: Can Ruby and Cordelia solve the one case that needs to be solved? I love the premise of this duo searching for Cordelia’s killer. With a well-written and fast-paced drama, I was pulled in immediately as I’ve been waiting for the answer. The author...
My Musing ~ For Whom the Book Tolls by Laura Gail Black
For Whom the Book Tolls by Laura Gail Black is the first book in the NEW "Antique Bookshop" cozy mystery series, coming September 8, 2020. In this cozy series debut from Laura Gail Black, Jenna Quinn finds her uncle murdered in his antique bookstore, and Jenna--his...
Reviews
My Musing ~ When the Grits Hit the Fan by Maddie Day
When the Grits Hit the Fan by Maddie Day is the third book in the “Country Store” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, March 28, 2017 Despite the bitter winter in South Lick, Indiana, business is still hot at Robbie Jordan’s restaurant. But when another murder...
My Musing ~ Mother's Day, Muffin, and Murder by Sara Rosett
Mother's Day, Muffin, and Murder by Sara Rosett is the 10th book in the "Ellie Avery #10" mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, March 28, 2017 With summer approaching, Ellie Avery’s schedule is ruled by attending end-of-the-year events at her kids’ school—and...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of February 16, 2020
This week's list of books is small with four non-cozy titles that makes stops in Chicago, Harlem, Los Angeles, and New York. Quest for Redemption by Jessie Chandler Placed on a medical leave of absence from her job as a special agent in the National Protection and...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ THE CASE OF THE DETERMINED DETECTORIST by Cathy Ace
Cathy Ace is a prolific author with many books under her belt and it is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the latest book in her "WISE Enquiries Agency" mystery series, coming in January 2027 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: January 11, 2027 Name of...
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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
