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A Day in My Life ~ Hattie Leiper by Greta Sinclair
People seem to think being a private investigator in Nashville is glamorous. My mornings suggest otherwise. I share my studio home and office above The Crooked Note on Music Row with three very opinionated companions. Moose, my grumpy Chow Chow, believes breakfast...
A Day in My Life ~ Elizabeth Bates by Ellen Thompson
“Where did that dog come from?” I asked my father. I had stopped by his saloon with my mother-in-law, who was craving a Gin Rickey. It was a hot afternoon in New York City, and with Prohibition, there was no way to get a cocktail legally. Luckily—or perhaps...
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A Day in My Life ~ Venus Bixby by Valerie Taylor
Nowadays people assume I was named after the famous tennis champion. Not so. My parents, devoted fans of Frankie Avalon and the Four Seasons, thought it clever to name me Venus and my twin sister Sherrie. This morning, as my alarm rings and The Beatles’ “Good Day...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Holly Schlivnik by Susie Black
Holly Schlivnik sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about her. Let’s get to know Holly. What is your full name? Holly Schlivnik. How old are you? I am on the sunny side of my 30s and, to my mother’s...
Reviews
My Musing ~ DEATH HITS THE HIGH NOTES by GG Calpo
Dru’s Short Musing: When two members of the choir die at a rehearsal and one of them is a close friend, the team is on the hunt for a killer. This story blends friendship and family drama into one cohesive whodunit that I could not put down, quickly becoming a...
My Musing ~ THE FIRE DIAMOND by CB Wilson
Dru’s Short Musing: In her latest assignment, Taylor Hunter's, gem detective, goal is twofold, find the missing diamond and protect her sister from the unknown. This was a nicely executed drama that I could not put down, quickly becoming a page-turner. The author did...
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My Musing ~ Murder Runs in the Family by Tamara Berry
Dru’s Short Musing: The author did a great job in staging this fun whodunit, that I could not put down, quickly becoming a page-turner. This well-written drama grabbed my attention immediately with the introduction of a varied and quirky cast of characters, each with...
My Musing ~ Vice and Virtue by Libby Klein
Dru’s Short Musing: Starting one’s life over should not lead to murder, should it? The humor, which is a trademark of Libby Klein, immediately grabbed my attention and I could not put this book down, quickly becoming a page-turner. It was a pleasure meeting the main...
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New Releases ~ Week of December 7, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of December 7 – 13, 2025. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! DECEMBER 8 Murder on a Frosty Night by Verity Bright (Historical Mystery 1920s) Eleanor...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ COLORADO MYSTERY MERGE edited by Peg Brantley, Kerry Hammond, Alison Thayer
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the second anthology from the Sisters In Crime Colorado Chapter, coming in October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 23, 2026 Series: Crime Fiction Collection, Book 2 Genre: Short Story Crime...
Cover Reveal ~ Lavender Lies Bleeding by Leslie Budewitz
Since the release of Death Al Dente in 2013, I’ve been a fan of Leslie’s work, reading all of the books in her two cozy series, as well as her suspense titles. It is my honor to host the next book in her “Spice Shop” mystery series, coming July 2025 and now up for...
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Cover Reveal ~ My Old Kentucky Homicide by Gin Jones
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the first book in a new mystery series, coming January 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: January 9, 2024 Publisher: Gemma Halliday Publishing Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Bourbon B&B, Book...
Cover Reveal ~ A Deadly Walk In Devon by Nicholas George
I’m happy to host the cover reveal for the first book in a brand new series by Nicholas George, coming March 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: March 26, 2024 Publisher: Kensington Books Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Walk Through England, Book #1...
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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...
2020 dru’s book musings recap
195 Day In The Life posts 126 Get To Know You posts 116 musings 73 authors introduced52 weekly releases 40 cover reveals 12 monthly releases all published on dru’s book musings
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