Features
Author Showcase ~ BEAUTIFUL BUT DEADLY BURBANK by James T. Bartlett
The affectionately backhanded compliment “Beautiful Downtown Burbank” was coined on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, and made legendary by Johnny Carson on his Tonight Show. Long the home of movie studios and production companies, Burbank is over the hill from Hollywood...
A Day in My Life ~ Abigail Palmer by Sophie Maddon
Hi, I’m Abigail Palmer, thirty-something, Aries, IT consultant, mildly interested in Sherlock Holmes— “You must be joking?!” I apologise for the interruption, that was my best friend, Hannah, she’s sitting next to me— “Abigail, you’re not ‘mildly interested in...
Features
A Day in My Life ~ Naomi Sinclair by Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier
As far back as I can remember, every day in my life has had one thing in common—they’ve all started with a cup of Virgin Islands magic, a mug of bush tea. Bush tea is the kind of warm, earthy treat that can start your day the right way, no matter whether you choose...
A Day in My Life ~ Hollis Morgan by R. Franklin James
Hollis Morgan wakes up to fragile sunlight easing its way through the shutter slats on her bedroom window. Turning, she pats the space next to her and was reminded that John, her husband of almost a year, was on field assignment for another week. Her eyes go to the...
Reviews
My Musing ~ MURDER AT THE TOY SOLDIER by Maddie Day
Dru’s Short Musing: Not again! Mac finds the body of a toy store worker slumped over and the Cozy Capers Book Group are on the case. This fast-paced and well-written drama with its comfortable tone was quickly consumed by me as I had to know how this was going to turn...
My Musing ~ DIE ANOTHER DANE by Laurien Berenson
Dru’s Short Musing: When asked to look for a stolen brooch and later the person is found dead, Melanie must put two and two together to solve this puzzling case that involves a stepsister and other Great Dane breeders. This was a fast-paced and action-packed whodunit...
Reviews
My Musing ~ With Our Bellies Full and the Fire Dying by Debra H. Goldstein
Dru’s Short Musing: With this collection of crime fiction short stories, Debra H. Goldstein takes us to the light side and the dark side where they all have one theme in common - mischief and mayhem. I took a different approach to this musing and I hope you enjoy it....
My Musing ~ Snow Time To Die by Annie McEwen
Dru’s Short Musing: Due to a mishap at another lodging, Emmy’s ex-boss must stay at her family lodge. Of course, the ex-boss was her typical self, antagonizing all around her including Emmy. When Emmy finds her frozen body, it appears at first like an accident but...
New
Releases
New Releases ~ Week of October 26, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of October 26 – November 1, 2025 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! OCTOBER 27 Santa and the Slay Dogs by by Neil S. Plakcy and Joanna...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ MURDER ON FLESHER PASS by K.L. Borges
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Montana Animal Rescue" mystery series, coming in October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 14, 2026 Series: A Montana Animal Rescue Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ Candle With Care by Valona Jones
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Magic Candle Shop” mystery series, coming February 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: February 11, 2025 Format: Digital (Print to follow) Name of Series: Magic Candle Shop Mystery ~...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ 8 Days by Jule Selbo
I’m happy to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Dee Rommel" mystery series, coming December 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: December 1, 2023 Publisher: Pandamoon Publishing Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Dee Rommel Number...
Cover Reveal ~ The Corpse With The Opal Fingers by Cathy Ace
I’m excited to host the cover reveal for the next book in Cathy Ace’s Cait Morgan mystery series, coming November 13, 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: November 13, 2023 Publisher: Four Tails Publishing Ltd. Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Cait...
Extras
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
Extras
No Results Found
The posts you requested could not be found. Try changing your module settings or create some new posts.
About
Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
