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A Day in My Life ~ Primrose Honeychurch by Laura Jensen Walker
Occupation: Retired library assistant I still can’t believe I’m here in Mum’s England. Home of the Bard, Jane Austen, the Brontë sisters, Morse, and Downton Abbey. A dream that’s been a long-time coming. At seventy years old, I realized it was now or never. So, I...
A Day in My Life ~ Macki Smith by Traci Hall
September, Smith Orchard Twenty-eight-year-old Macki Smith has been in self-imposed prison at her family home after the worst breakup in history since May. She’s betrayed by her own sweet tooth when she dares a stop at Cosmic Café for Hunter’s apple-blueberry crepes....
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An Excerpt from WAVES OF BURDEN by Curtis Ippolito
“Street-park it,” Jake said, pointing to a row of open meters along the front of Hoppy Time Liquor. “I’ll run in. Want anything?” Drew pulled the van to the farthest meter, shoved the shifter into park. “Yeah, get me a slice of apple, too.” He dug into one of the...
A Day in My Life ~ Chad Detweiler by Joanna Campbell Slan
I grew up on a Century Farm in Illinois, which means I was raised to believe in three things: hard work, straight answers, and showing up for the people you love. Simple rules. Life with Kiki Lowenstein-Detweiler is not simple. By breakfast, I might be warning my wife...
Reviews
My Musing ~ JOY TO THE BONES by Carolyn Haines
Dru's Short Musing: Knowing that her parents were murdered, Sarah Booth is on a mission to find the person responsible and bring justice for her parents. This drama was nicely executed and kept me in suspense with all the trappings of a well-written and well-defined...
My Musing ~ A FIELD GUIDE TO MURDER by Michelle L. Cullen
Dru’s Short Musing: The last words said to Harry propelled him and his caregiver to investigate his neighbor’s death, especially when some of Harry’s observations suggest there’s more to this than meets the eye. With an intriguing premise and a multi-plot storyline, I...
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My Musing ~ Fog and Fury by Rachel Howzell Hall
Dru’s Short Musing: This is a well-written and executed drama that quickly became unputdownable. I read this in one sitting. A solid mystery that I could not put down. Moving to a new town should have been more peaceful than leaving LA, but a missing dog and a dead...
My Musing ~ History Lessons by Zoe B. Wallbrook
Dru’s Short Musing: Determined to find the person responsible for the murder of her colleague, puts Daphne Ouverture in a killer’s crosshair. This well-written and unputdownable drama immediately grabbed my attention, quickly becoming a page-turner as I had to know...
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New Releases ~ Week of February 1, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of February 1 – 7, 2026 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! FEBRUARY 1 The Surly Secretary by D.S. Lang (Historical Mystery) College...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ A LITTLE LIGHT MUSIC by Sarah Osborne
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Flo and Maude Christmas" mystery series, coming in November 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 15, 2026 Series: Flo and Maude Christmas Cozy Mystery, Book 6 Genre: Cozy...
Cover Reveal ~ All Spooked Up by E.J. Copperman
I am so excited to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in the NEW “Haunted Paint Store” mystery series, coming November 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 4, 2025 Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: A Haunted Paint Store Mystery...
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Cover Reveal ~ Larceny & Last Chances edited by Judy Penz Sheluk
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Superior Shores” anthology series, coming June 2024 and now up for preorder. Subtitle: 22 Stories of Mystery & Suspense Publication Date: June 18, 2024 Publisher: Superior Shores Press Format:...
Cover Reveal ~ A Chocolate is Announced by Amber Royer
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Bean To Bar” mystery series, coming June 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 25, 2024 Publisher: Golden Tip Press Format: Digital, Print (to come) Name of Series: Bean To Bar,...
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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...
Poisoned Pen Press Cozy Mystery Series Giveaway
Just in time for Labor Day reading preparations, we are having an East Hampton Murder Mystery Blowout! Antonia’s delicious, murder-infused investigations are the perfect additions to a long weekend TBR. From dead wall street tycoons to unexpected (and unalive)...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
