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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...
Get To Know ~ Esme Castillo by Keenan Powell
Esme sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about what makes her tick. Let’s see what Esme has to say. What is your full name? Esmeralda Lucia Castillo How old are you? 28 years old What is your profession? Pastry...
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Get To Know You ~ Annalisa Vega by Joanna Schaffhausen
Annalisa sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can get to know her better. What is your full name?Annalisa Francisca Vega How old are you?Thirty-eight What is your profession?I’m a detective in Chicago, Illinois. Do you have a...
A Day In My Life ~ Hanneke Bauer by Kathleen Ernst
In truth, after the shock of my husband’s murder last spring, every day in my life involves struggling to survive and be useful. I traveled all the way from Prussia’s Pomeranian region to join Fridolin on his Wisconsin farm—a challenging trip in 1855! Arriving to...
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 ~ Sugar and Vice by Eve Calder
Sugar and Vice by Eve Calder is the second book in the "Cookie House" cozy mystery series. Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks, coming April 28, 2020. In Eve Calder's Sugar and Vice, things are heating up at the Cookie House when star pastry chef and amateur sleuth...
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My Musing ~ Skeletons in the Attic by Judy Penz Sheluk
Skeletons in the Attic by Judy Penz Sheluk is the first book in the NEW “Marketville” mystery series. Publisher: Imajin Books, August 2016 What goes on behind closed doors doesn’t always stay there. Calamity (Callie) Barnstable isn’t surprised to learn she’s the sole...
My Musing ~ Die Like an Eagle by Donna Andrews
Die Like an Eagle by Donna Andrews is the 20th book in the “Meg Langslow” mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, August 2016 Meg is Team Mom and Michael is coach of their twin sons' youth baseball team, the Caerphilly Eagles. Meg tangles with Biff Brown, the...
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New Releases ~ Week of June 23, 2019
Here are a few new books, with five debut series from Ritter Ames, Christin Brecher, Heather Day Gilbert, J. M. Griffin, Barbara Ross, releasing this week and my pick of the week is . . . Frugal Lissa Finds a Body by Ritter Ames ~ Melissa Eller looked for ways to save...
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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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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
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