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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 ~ Robyn Cavanagh by Jeanne Quigley
“Ahh…” My contented sigh lingered as I gazed across the orchards. The magnificent sight of the day’s first rays of sunshine filtering through the apple trees was worth getting out of bed before dawn on a chilly, autumn Sunday. Yes, the Lindens were paying me to...
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A Day In My Life ~ Felicity Koerber by Amber Royer
A lot has changed for me since I first shared a day in my life, back in 2021. (If you want to know what my life was like then, check me out here). Book time moves differently than outside book time, so while for y’all it’s been two years, for me less than a year has...
A Day In My Life ~ Carr Jepson by Laura Elizabeth
When I decided to open Books & Brew, one of the first tasks I tackled was ordering my inventory of both books and the teas I wanted to serve in my store. I have always been an avid reader, and had quite a few of my own favorite authors I wanted to feature. As the...
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 Murderous Misconception by Lorraine Bartlett & Gayle Leeson
A Murderous Misconception by Lorraine Bartlett & Gayle Leeson is the seventh book in the "Victoria Square" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Polaris Press, May 8, 2020. Katie Bonner loses her lunch—literally—when her social media account serves up a shocking...
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My Musing ~ Eggnog Murder by Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, Barbara Ross
Eggnog Murder by Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, Barbara Ross is an anthology celebrating Christmas in Maine. Publisher: Kensington, October 2016 With the fireplace crackling, the tree twinkling, and the carols humming, few things in life are as picture perfect as Christmas...
My Musing ~ Dying for Strawberries by Sharon Farrow
Dying for Strawberries by Sharon Farrow is the first book in the NEW “Berry Basket” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, October 2016 With seasonal crowds flocking to its sandy beaches, lively downtown shops, and the Berry Basket, a berry emporium with something for...
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New Releases ~ Week of September 22, 2019
Check out some of the 25+ new books on my list, with two debut series from Mollie Cox Bryan and Vivian Conroy, releasing this week. From cozies to culinary to the holiday to the seaside to animals to the theater to historical to time-travel to thrillers and to...
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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
