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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 ~ Jax Tapman by Misty Simon
Well, hello there! And welcome to the Sunny Side Up Diner, where the pancakes are fluffy and the bacon is crisp. Why don’t you take a seat at the lunch counter, then go ahead a pick a song from the jukebox. I recommend J5 – it’s my favorite song on there. I’ll grab...
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A Word With Wanda M. Morris
Why do you write the genre that you write? First, I simply love the genre. I love the intellectual exercise of figuring out a puzzle along with the protagonist of the story. But I also write mysteries and thrillers because it offers me the chance to explore themes of...
Chloe Barnes by Emily George
There are only two things certain in a baker’s life—early morning starts and the fact that you will always find flour everywhere. Even when you’ve showered. Even when you’ve washed your clothes. Even when you’ve scrubbed under your fingernails. Little white smudges...
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 ~ Iced in Paradise by Naomi Hirahara
Iced in Paradise by Naomi Hirahara is the first book in the NEW “Leilani Santiago Hawai'i” cozy mystery series. Publisher: Prospect Park Books, coming September 3, 2019. Leilani Santiago is back in her birthplace, the Hawaiian island of Kaua’i, to help keep afloat the...
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My Musing ~ The Child Garden by Catriona McPherson
The Child Garden by Catriona McPherson is the latest tale by the award-winning author. Publisher: Midnight Ink, September 2015 Eden was its name. “An alternative school for happy children.” But it closed in disgrace after a student’s suicide. Now it’s a care home, the...
My Musing ~ Murder of An Open Book by Denise Swanson
Murder of An Open Book by Denise Swanson is the 18th book in the "Scumble River" mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian, September 2015 A nasty faculty feud leaves one Scumble River teacher belly-up. . . Her honeymoon may have been less than relaxing, but Skye Boyd née...
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New Releases: Week of May 6, 2018
From cozies to historical to traditional to suspense, here are nine new books releasing this week for your reading entertainment. May 8 (Maymee Bell, Amanda Flower, Betty Hechtman, Linda O. Johnston, Maryann McFadden, Nadine Nettmann, Clare O'Donohue, Nora Page, Alex...
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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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