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A Day in My Life ~ Prudence Bates by Suzanne Stauffer
June 6, 1929. I’ve never tried to keep a diary before. There didn’t seem to be much point. Every day was the same – placid, pleasant, predictable. I went off in the morning to work at the library and came home at night to dinner on the table, just Mother and me....
A Day In My Life ~ Shelby Phillips by Allie Pleiter
I’m Shelby Phillips, new “temporary manager” of Nina’s Nimble Needle needlepoint shop while my mom Nina is on vacation. As my first official day at the shop, yesterday was blessedly ordinary. Even after I did everything I could think of to get ready for today’s big...
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A Day In My Life ~ Samantha Brennan by Kris Neri
A day in my life? I’m betting it’s nothing like yours, unless you’re also trying to catch a unicorn. The first time I saw the unicorn, I thought she was just a horse with a weird head-goiter. Now, I’ve learned those mystical beings absolutely exist, and they carry...
A Day In My Life ~ Lydia Barnes by Maggie Bailey
“Meow?” I remember that there was a time in my life when I used to sleep in. But that was before I adopted Baby Lobster from the local shelter. To be fair, my cat DID save my life recently, but I can’t help but wish she liked to sleep as much as I do. “Here you go,” I...
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 ~ Lowcountry Boondoggle by Susan M. Boyer
Lowcountry Boondoggle by Susan M. Boyer is the ninth book in the "Liz Talbot" private investigator mystery series. Publisher: Henery Press, June 30, 2020. Private investigators Liz Talbot and Nate Andrews thought they’d put Darius Baker’s troubles to rest—then his...
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My Musing ~ Maggie Dove's Detective Agency by Susan Breen
Maggie Dove's Detective Agency by Susan Breen is the second book in the “Maggie Dove” mystery series. Publisher: Alibi, November 8, 2016 As Susan Breen’s compelling cozy mystery series continues, Maggie Dove’s budding detective agency has given her a new lease on...
My Musing ~ Say No More by Hank Phillippi Ryan
Say No More by Hank Phillippi Ryan is the fifth book in the “Jane Ryland” suspense series. Publisher: Forge Books, November 2016 Her career is all about the truth--but now, keeping silent may be her last chance to stay alive. When Boston reporter Jane Ryland reports a...
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New Releases ~ Week of September 29, 2019
Here is a list of some of the new books releasing this week. From craft beer, culinary cozies to B&B inns to exotic pets to holiday-themed to gothic to private eyes and to suspense, there’s plenty of new releases to keep readers entertained.
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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