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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 Day In My Life ~ Dara Banks by D.M. Barr
I don’t need an alarm to wake up because my eight-year-old stepdaughter Ava tugs at my blankets every morning around 6:15 am. She’s looking for me to draw logos of things like Cartoon Network on the pieces of paper I keep on my nightstand. That holds her for three...
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Get To Know You ~ Juniper Jessup by Olivia Blacke
Juni 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?My full name is Juniper Jessup, but most folks call me Juni. How old are you?I’m twenty-eight years old. What is your profession?I...
A Day In My Life ~ Iris Sparks by Allison Montclair
I am writing this from the sofa in our secretary/receptionist’s office because Gwen has kicked me out of ours. Something about our newest client triggered something she needed to explore privately, so what else could I do? I love Gwen to death, but she has this...
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 ~ All We Buried by Elena Taylor
All We Buried by Elena Taylor is the first book in the New "Sheriff Bet Rivers" traditional mystery series. Publisher: Crooked Lane Books, coming April 7, 2020. For fans of Julia Keller and Sheena Kamal, All We Buried disturbs the long-sleeping secrets of a small...
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My Musing ~ Live and Let Growl by Laurien Berenson
Live and Let Growl by Laurien Berenson is the 19th book in the “Melanie Travis” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, July 2016 When her Aunt Peg lands a gig as judge at a Kentucky dog show, Melanie Travis welcomes the opportunity for a road trip. Too bad a killer...
My Musing ~ Death at the Day Lily Café by Wendy Sand Eckel
Death at the Day Lily Café by Wendy Sand Eckel is the second book in the “Rosalie Hart” mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, July 2016 Rosalie Hart has finally opened the café of her dreams. Decked out with ochre-tinted walls and stuffed with delicious organic...
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New Releases ~ Week of May 19, 2019
Here are a few new books releasing this week and my pick of the week is . . . Better Than Nun by Alice Loweecey ~ Giulia Driscoll used to say running a detective agency was the busiest job she’d ever had. Then the ghosts showed up, and she figured now she’s the...
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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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
