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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...
A Word With Michelle Bennington
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I love reading mysteries, true crime, forensics, and police procedurals--and watching them on TV too. I guess it started around age 13 or so when I first read Edgar...
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A Day In My Life ~ Lily Roberts by Vicki Delany
The Great Teacup Shortage If there’s one thing you can not run a tearoom without, it’s teacups. That and scones. And the tea itself. But teacups, proper china teacups with matching saucers are absolutely essential. I will not serve tea in mugs or glasses. At Tea by...
A Day In My Life ~ Lindsey Bakewell by Darci Hannah
Time to make the donuts! Time to make the donuts! Every morning when my alarm goes off at three a.m. that ridiculous soundbite from that old Dunkin’ Donuts ad competes for space in my head along with a loud buzzing noise. It’s annoying. I spring awake in the darkness...
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 ~ Hid From Our Eyes by Julia Spencer-Fleming
Hid From Our Eyes by Julia Spencer-Fleming is the ninth book in the Clare Fergusson/Russ Van Alstyne traditional mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, coming April 7, 2020. New York Times bestseller Julia Spencer-Fleming returns to her beloved Clare...
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My Musing ~ Blue Moon by Wendy Corsi Staub
Blue Moon by Wendy Corsi Staub is the second book in the Mundy’s Landing suspense trilogy. Publisher: HarperCollins, July 2016 New York Times bestselling author Wendy Corsi Staub returns to Mundy’s Landing—a small town where bygone bloodshed has become big business....
My Musing ~ Shattered Spirits by L.L. Bartlett
Shattered Spirits by L.L. Bartlett is the 7th book in the "Jeff Resnick" mystery series. Publisher: Polaris Press, July 2016 If it weren’t for bad luck, Jeff Resnick would have no luck at all! While riding his new racing bike, Jeff is hit by an SUV, an accident which...
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June 2019 Releases
Eight new series debut this month from Ritter Ames, Christin Brecher, Hilary Davidson, Heather Day Gilbert, J. M. Griffin, J.A. Kazimer, Susan Van Kirk, Barbara Ross, a re-release from Sally Goldenbaum, and the book that I'm most anticipating is. . . "The Book...
Cover Reveals
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
