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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 ~ Casey Carson by Cindy Goyette
As a probation officer I’m supposed to help people turn their lives around. Yet, my clients are dropping like flies. My caseload numbers are plummeting, sure, but that’s not the preferred way to reduce recidivism. There are two ways to get off probation early, one way...
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A Day In My Life ~ Pepper Reece by Leslie Budewitz
A lot has changed in my life since I bought the Spice Shop in Seattle’s Pike Place Market. Two years ago? No, close to three. Doesn’t matter—it was clearly the best decision I ever made, though I’m not sure anyone else thought so. Happily, they kept their mouths shut,...
A Day In My Life ~ Callie Garcia by Catherine Dilts
I’ve been avoidin’ the press for the past three years. The only reason I’m giving you this interview is ‘cause my neighbors are all curious about the IT girl genius turned millionaire. I figure one small-town newspaper article isn’t gonna trigger another paparazzi...
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 ~ Dead in the Doorway by Diane Kelly
Dead in the Doorway by Diane Kelly is the second book in the "House-Flipper" cozy mystery series. Publisher: St. Martin’s Paperback, coming March 31, 2020. A HOUSE WITH GOOD BONES. . . Whitney Whitaker has scored the perfect piece of real estate: a ramshackle white...
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My Musing ~ A Toxic Trousseau by Juliet Blackwell
A Toxic Trousseau by Juliet Blackwell is the 8th book in the Witchcraft mystery series. Publisher: Penguin Random House, July 2016 The New York Times bestselling author of Spellcasting in Silk continues as witch and vintage boutique owner Lily Ivory cracks open a...
My Musing ~ Toasting Up Trouble by Linda Wiken
Toasting Up Trouble by Linda Wiken is the first book in the NEW "Dinner Club" mystery series. Publisher: Penguin Random House, July 2016 A delicious new cozy mystery series featuring the Culinary Capers Dinner Club—who are fearless when it comes to cooking up new...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of April 28, 2019
Here are a bevy of new books, with three debut series from Susanna Calkins, Carlene O'Connor, and Grace Topping, releasing this week and my pick of the week is . . . it was hard to choose just one Staging is Murder by Grace Topping ~ Laura Bishop just nabbed her first...
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
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