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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 Word With J.C. Kenney
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I’ve always been a fan of traditional mystery fiction. I like cozy mysteries for the whodunnit aspect. It’s fun to follow along with the story to find out who the...
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Meg Booker by Dale Ivan
Hi, my name is Meg Booker. I’m happy to talk to a student about what it’s like to work at the library in 1985. I’m still a student myself, finishing my masters in ancient history. Yes, I’m twenty-five. I took a break from college. The library is a great part-time job...
Lola Cruz by Melissa Bourbon
Let me start at the beginning. I was fourteen years old when I snapped pictures of Jack Callaghan doing the horizontal salsa in the backseat of a car with Greta Pritchard. That was the exact moment when I knew for sure I’d grow up to be a private eye. My fate was...
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 ~ Clobbered To Death by Rosemarie Ross
Cobblered to Death by Rosemarie Ross is the first book in the NEW "Courtney Archer" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, coming November 26, 2019. Out of the frying pan, into the fire . . . Courtney Archer is known for hosting the show Cooking with the...
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My Musing ~ For Cheddar or Worse by Avery Aames
For Cheddar or Worse by Avery Aames is the 7th book in the "Cheese Shop" mystery series. Publisher: Berkly Prime Crime, February 2016 In the new Cheese Shop Mystery from the Agatha Award-winning author of As Gouda as Dead, an extra-sharp tongued cheese critic is cut...
My Musing ~ It's a Wonderful Knife by Christine Wenger
It's a Wonderful Knife by Christine Wenger is the fifth book in the “Comfort Food” mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian, February 2016 Comfort food and murder are on the holiday menu in the latest mystery from the national bestselling author of Macaroni and Freeze . ....
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of October 7, 2018
Here are 13 new books releasing this week for your reading enjoyment. October 8 (E.J. Copperman, Kathleen Ernst) October 9 (Eileen Brady, Ellen Byron, E.J. Copperman, Kathi Daley, Barbara Early, Betty Hechtman, Sybil Johnson, Jenny Kales, Kate Kingsbury, Holly Quinn)...
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
2024 Agatha Award
