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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 ~ Maeve O’Reilly Kensington by Christine Knapp
Maeve 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 Maeve has to say. What is your full name? I’m Maeve O’Reilly Kensington How old are you? I’m thirty-six. What is your...
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A Day In My Life ~ Grace Adair by Nikki Knight
Occupation: The Hit Mom “Ma! Scotchie ate my bacon!” “Butterscotch Thor Adair!” I snapped. The giant dog immediately jumped away from Daniel’s plate with a guilty look. He’s part golden retriever, part some kind of sheepdog, part Godzilla – and all sloppy ball of...
A Day In My Life ~ Basil Billingsly by J.R. Lancaster
The mornings are quiet in Badger’s Hollow. It’s my greatest pleasure in life to rise before the rest of the village and savor the time to myself. I like to start the kettle and head to the conservatory where the scent of dirt and flowers are in perfect harmony. Birds...
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 ~ Revenge is Sweet by Kaye George
Revenge Is Sweet by Kaye George is the first book in the NEW "Vintage Sweets" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, March 10, 2020. In the picturesque tourist town of Fredericksburg, Texas, Tally Holt has opened a new candy store with a vintage twist . . .but...
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My Musing ~ Engaged in Death by Stephanie Blackmoore
Engaged in Death by Stephanie Blackmoore is the first book in the NEW “Wedding Planner” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, June 2016 All appears peaceful in sleepy Port Quincy, Pennsylvania -- but in this small town, old grudges die hard. After dumping her...
My Musing ~ Final Fondue by Maya Corrigan
Final Fondue by Maya Corrigan is the third book in the “Five-Ingredient” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, July 2016 Val Deniston certainly has her plate full running a café, dabbling with recipes, and helping her grandfather prepare for the town's upcoming...
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New Releases ~ Week of April 14, 2019
Here are a few new books, with one debut series from Amy M. Reade, releasing this week and my pick of the week is . . . The Better Sister by Alafair Burke ~ When a prominent Manhattan lawyer is murdered, two estranged sisters—one the dead man’s widow, the other his...
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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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