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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 ~ Holly White by Jacqueline Frost
People like to ask me, “Holly, what was it like growing up on a Christmas tree farm?” My answer has always been, and will always be, “magical.” I can’t help it, it’s just true. I love Christmas and everything about it, from my mom’s homemade cookies, cakes, and...
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Nicole Earp by Brenda Whiteside
My name is Nicole Earp, but everyone calls me Nic. And everyone, on first meeting, asks if I’m related to the infamous brothers. Well, I’m not, but my second husband claimed he was a distant cousin of Wyatt Earp. I’ve kept the name and have fun with the connection,...
Jeri Howard by Janet Dawson
I’m Jeri Howard, a private investigator in Oakland, California. Way back in college, I got a history degree, but I didn’t want to teach. Instead, I went into the legal biz, working as a paralegal. Then I met a smooth, urbane older man named Errol Seville, a PI with...
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 ~ Handmade Ho-Ho Homicide by Lois Winston
Handmade Ho-Ho Homicide by Lois Winston is the eighth book in the "Anastasia Pollack Crafting" cozy mystery series, coming October 1, 2019 Two and a half weeks ago magazine crafts editor Anastasia Pollack arrived home to find Ira Pollack, her half-brother-in-law, had...
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My Musing ~ Sweetheart Deal by Linda Joffe Hull
Sweetheart Deal by Linda Joffe Hull is the third book in the “Mrs. Frugalicious Shopping” mystery series. Publisher: Midnight Ink, November 2015 Now the star of her own reality show, The Family Frugalicious, Maddie Michaels heads south of the border with her family to...
My Musing ~ Murder is on the Clock by Fran Rizer
Hickory Dickory Dock, Murder is on the Clock by Fran Rizer is the 7th book in the "Callie Parrish" mystery series. Publisher: Odyssey South Publishing Mortuary cosmetician Callie Parrish doesn't have time to sleuth the day before her father's wedding though Jane's...
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New Releases ~ Week of July 1, 2018
From cozies to traditional to historical to noir to romance, here are nine new books releasing this week for your reading entertainment. July 1 (Bree Baker, V.M. Burns, Jenn McKinlay, Clea Simon) July 3 (Lynn Cahoon, Carola Dunn, Maggie Sefton, Clea Simon, Susan...
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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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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