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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 ~ Claire Conover by Margaret Fenton
Hello again. Claire Conover here. I am so excited to be back at Dru’s Book Musings. I’ve been here before, but it has been several years, I think. I’m excited to update everyone on everything. I am still a child welfare social worker for the Jefferson County...
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Dr. Myaisha Douglas by Michelle Corbier
Another call from the hospital. This has been an especially busy fall. Influenza season has started early. Why did I think I could finish this story tonight? As a pediatrician internist, I get calls day and night from the hospital, patients, insurance providers—but...
Cleo Cooper by DK Coutant *plus giveaway*
Hi, I’m Cleo Cooper, a cross cultural psychology professor. I live and work in Hilo, Hawaii. My life is so good right now, it’s an embarrassment of riches. Don’t believe me? Well, let me tell you what a typical day is like. I wake up snuggling with my live-in...
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 ~ All Hats On Deck by Sandra Bretting
All Hats On Deck by Sandra Bretting is the fifth book in the "Missy DuBois" cozy mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books-September 10, 2019. No Southern wedding is complete without a special veil designed by Louisiana hat maker Missy DuBois. But it’s hats off to...
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My Musing ~ Blessed Are Those Who Mourn by Kristi Belcamino
Blessed are Those Who Mourn by Kristi Belcamino is the fourth book in the “Gabriella Giovanni” mystery series. Publisher: HarperCollins/Witness Impulse, September 2015 San Francisco Bay Area reporter Gabriella Giovanni has finally got it all together: a devoted and...
My Musing ~ The Sound of Murder by Cindy Brown
The Sound of Murder by Cindy Brown is the second book in the “Ivy Meadows” mystery series. Publisher: Henery Press, October 2015 All Ivy Meadows wants is to be an actor. And a private investigator. Plus she’d really like a pair of clean underwear, a place to stay...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of May 27, 2018
From cozies to traditional to paranormal, here are seventeen new books releasing this week for your reading pleasure. May 28 (Julie Mulhern) May 29 (Stephanie Bond, Susan M. Boyer, Rita Mae Brown, Tracy Clark, Kathi Daley, Krista Davis, Dana Dratch, Kaitlyn Dunnett,...
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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