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A Day in My Life ~ Prudence Bates by Suzanne Stauffer
June 6, 1929. I’ve never tried to keep a diary before. There didn’t seem to be much point. Every day was the same – placid, pleasant, predictable. I went off in the morning to work at the library and came home at night to dinner on the table, just Mother and me....
A Day In My Life ~ Candeedo Brewdinkle by Ileana Muñoz Renfroe
The day began as it always did in Killian Cove—with the comforting aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the sound of Bartholomew’s raspy voice critiquing my morning crossword. “Really, Candeedo? Seven across is ‘duplicity,’ not ‘decipher,’” he purred, perched on the...
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A Day In My Life ~ Doyle Flanders by Colin Conway
Doyle Flanders wheeled his gray trash cart past the families visiting Lone Star Family Fun Time, Lindo Gato’s year-round amusement park. Rollercoasters zoomed along elevated tracks as riders lifted their hands and screamed with frightened joy. Calliope music drifted...
A Day In My Life ~ Holly Schlivnik by Susie Black
Hello. I’m Holly Schlivnik, President of the junior and private label divisions of Mermaid Swimwear. I work in the California Apparel Mart in the heart of the Los Angeles garment center. I live on a houseboat in Marina del Rey with my standard poodle/psychiatrist...
Reviews
My Musing ~ THE KEY TO A KILLER by Olivia Blacke
Dru’s Short Musing: Can Ruby and Cordelia solve the one case that needs to be solved? I love the premise of this duo searching for Cordelia’s killer. With a well-written and fast-paced drama, I was pulled in immediately as I’ve been waiting for the answer. The author...
My Musing ~ Ms. Starr’s Most Inconvenient Change of Heart by Dorothy St. James
Ms. Starr’s Most Inconvenient Change of Heart by Dorothy St. James is the first book in the NEW "Raven's Run" romantic mystery series. Publisher: Barking Dog Press, released March 22, 2020. A Perfect Wedding Samantha Starr is planning the perfect wedding. But there's...
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My Musing ~ Title Wave by Lorna Barrett
Title Wave by Lorna Barrett is the 10th book in the “Booktown” mystery series. Publisher: Penguin Random House, June 2016 Tricia and Angelica leave Booktown behind for a pleasure cruise, but they’re going to need their life jackets because a murderer has also booked...
My Musing ~ Cracked to Death by Cheryl Hollon
Cracked to Death by Cheryl Hollon is the third book in the “Webb's Glass Shop” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, July 2016 When a treasure hunt leads to deadly plunder, it's up to glass shop owner Savannah Webb and her trusty investigative posse to map out the...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of April 7, 2019
Here are a bevy of new books, with one debut series from Connie Berry, releasing this week and my pick of the week is . . . A Witch To Remember by Heather Blake ~ The Enchanted Village always has a touch of magic about it, but the buzz of excitement over the wedding...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ THE CASE OF THE DETERMINED DETECTORIST by Cathy Ace
Cathy Ace is a prolific author with many books under her belt and it is my pleasure to host the cover reveal for the latest book in her "WISE Enquiries Agency" mystery series, coming in January 2027 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: January 11, 2027 Name of...
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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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