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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 ~ Liz Hopewell by Lori Robbins
Hello! My name is Liz Hopewell, and my superpower is teaching English. This year alone, I convinced an entire class of high school kids that Spark Notes had omitted several enjoyable bits from The Catcher in the Rye. I’m also a formidable opponent at Scrabble...
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Alyssa Macallen by Hank Phillippi Ryan
Have you ever had a moment when your world fell apart? Something that you never could’ve predicted? Something that knocked the wind out of you, and knocked your socks off and changed every moment of the rest of your life? Well, yes. That happened to me. Should I have...
Get To Know ~ Tessa Treslow by Rosalie Spielman
Tessa sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can get to know her better. What is your full name?Teresa Jane Treslow. I go by Tessa. How old are you?I'm 43. What is your profession?I am a mechanic and I co-own a vehicle...
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 ~ A Fool’s Journey by Judy Penz Sheluk
A Fool’s Journey by Judy Penz Sheluk is the third book in the "Marketville" traditional mystery series. Publisher: Superior Shores Press, coming August 21, 2019. In March 2000, twenty-year-old Brandon Colbeck left home to find himself on a self-proclaimed “fool’s...
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My Musing ~ Code Grey by Clea Simon
Code Grey by Clea Simon is the 9th book in the “Dulcie Schwartz” mystery series. Publisher: Severn House, August 2015 Did a down on his luck former student steal a priceless book? Grad student and cat lover Dulcie Schwartz thinks not and she sets out to prove it" It’s...
My Musing ~ Drape Expectations by Karen Rose Smith
Drape Expectations by Karen Rose Smith is the fourth book in the “Caprice De Luca” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, July 2015 Caprice De Luca's former client and now friend Ace Richland--an 80's rock star--asks her for a favor. Can she quickly stage his...
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New Releases: Week of April 8, 2018
Here are ten new books releasing this week for your reading entertainment. From cozies to traditional to suspense to thrillers, all to encourage you to pick up a copy. April 8 (Becky Clark, Edith Maxwell, Catriona McPherson) April 10 (Maia Chance, Kathi Daley, Jeffery...
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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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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