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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 ~ Rayne McGrath by Ellie Brannigan
Hello—I’m Rayne McGrath and this year I turned thirty. I had huge plans for the big 3-0. That was my first mistake. There is a saying somewhere that humans plan and the fates laugh. If you hadn’t heard the news back in June when my ex Landon Short robbed me blind, on...
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Emma by Ada Bell
BW (Before Walter), life was pretty unremarkable. I’d wake up in my tiny studio apartment, scrounge around in my mostly-empty cupboards for breakfast, then pray my rattling Toyota Corolla didn’t break down or run out of gas on the way to my entry-level, uninspiring...
Get To Know You ~ Callie Padget by Alicia Bessette
Callie sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can get to know her better. What is your full name? Calista Padget. No middle name. Short and sweet. How old are you? 39 What is your profession? Used to be a print journalist. Now...
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 ~ Death Bee Comes Her by Nancy Coco
Death Bee Comes Her by Nancy Coco is the first book in the "Oregon Honeycomb" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, coming December 31, 2019 and is a Barnes & Noble exclusive. Welcome to a specialty shop in the Oregon tourist town of Oceanview, where...
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My Musing ~ The Cracked Spine by Paige Shelton
The Cracked Spine by Paige Shelton is the first book in the NEW “Scottish Bookshop” mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, March 2016 In need of a good adventure, Delaney Nichols takes the leap and moves to Edinburgh, Scotland to start a job at The Cracked Spine....
My Musing ~ Terror in Taffeta by Marla Cooper
Terror in Taffeta by Marla Cooper is the first book in the NEW "Destination Wedding" mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, March 2016 Wedding planner Kelsey McKenna is just a few hours away from wrapping up her latest job: a destination wedding in the charming,...
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Releases
December 2018 Releases
Eight new series debut this month from Mary Lee Ashford, Maddie Day, Sarah Fox, Debra H. Goldstein, Meghan Scott Molin, M.B. Shaw, Clea Simon. *recently added LynDee Walker # # # # # # # # # # # December 1 The Frame-Up by Meghan Scott Molin (Golden Arrow) *new series*...
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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