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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 ~ Elizabeth Nelson by Barbara Howard
Occupation: Foreign Correspondent The alarm blares at 5:30 AM, jarring me from another restless night of unanswered questions about the Ohio Valley Aggregates Corporation. I force myself out of bed, padding barefoot across the worn linoleum floor of Uncle Leo's...
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A Day In My Life ~ Rolando and Murder at Sea
Rolando had been a bartender for fourteen years, with gigs at beach resorts, mountain lodges, and more, but now he’d finally landed his dream job aboard the luxury cruise liner, Sea-renity Now. Life was generally quieter on the sea. After his last two positions, he...
Anne Scott by Rebecca Saltzer
It takes a lot of stamina to survive the daily grind at a large investment bank in New York City. First of all, there’s who I have to deal with: the traders. As a research analyst, I spend my day gathering information about bonds they want to buy and sell. I have to...
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 ~ Sell Low, Sweet Harriet by Sherry Harris
Sell Low, Sweet Harriet by Sherry Harris is the eighth book in the "Sarah Winston Garage Sale" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, released December 31, 2019 ONE WOMAN’S TRASH . . . Sarah Winston’s garage sale business has a new client: the daughter of a...
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My Musing ~ The Semester of Our Discontent by Cynthia Kuhn
The Semester of Our Discontent by Cynthia Kuhn is the first book in the NEW “Lila Maclean” mystery series. Publisher: Henery Press, April 2016 English professor Lila Maclean is thrilled about her new job at prestigious Stonedale University until she finds one of her...
My Musing ~ Reckoning and Ruin by Tina Whittle
Reckoning and Ruin by Tina Whittle is the fifth book in the “Tai Randolph” mystery series. Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press, April 2016 Reckoning and Ruin. That's what Savannah is to Tai Randolph who's gladly rebooted her life in Atlanta and is celebrating several...
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New Releases ~ Week of December 9, 2018
Here are six new books on my list releasing this week for your reading enjoyment. Debut series from Clea Simon. Batter Off Dead by Maymee Bell ~ Sophia Cummings may be unlucky in love, but she knows that the way to a man's heart is through his sweet tooth. This...
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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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