Features
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 ~ Anna Hoyt by Dana Cameron
The Day Before… Anna Hoyt was raised with harrowing tales of her family’s poverty during the last smallpox epidemic. But despite her parents’ deaths a year ago—in 1744—Anna believes she’s found security. She inherited her father’s tavern, the Queen’s Arms, a busy...
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Corrine Beedle by Maddie Day
Hey there, everybody. I’m Corrine Beedle, otherwise known as Madam Mayor. Yep, I’m the duly elected person in charge here in our little town of South Lick, which is nestled in the hills of Brown County, the prettiest corner of the entire state of Indiana. Normally, we...
Amanda Doucette by Barbara Fradkin
Amanda sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we, the readers, can get to know her better. What is your full name?Just Amanda Doucette. My parents never gave me a middle name. How old are you?I’m vague on that, but about 35 years...
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 ~ The Subject of Malice by Cynthia Kuhn
The Subject of Malice by Cynthia Kuhn is the fourth book in the “Lila Maclean Academic” traditional mystery series. Publisher: Henery Press, coming July 23, 2019. The organizers have rustled up plenty of surprises for the literary conference at Tattered Star Ranch....
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My Musing ~ A Fatal Chapter by Lorna Barrett
A Fatal Chapter by Lorna Barrett is the 9th book in the “Booktown” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime, June 2015 New York Times bestselling author Lorna Barrett presents another page-turning chapter in her Booktown Mystery series. This time mystery...
My Musing ~ Farmed and Dangerous by Edith Maxwell
Farmed and Dangerous by Edith Maxwell is the third book in the "Local Foods" mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, May 2015 Snow is piling up in Westbury, Massachusetts, and Cam Flaherty’s organic farm has managed to survive the harsh New England winter....
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Releases
New Releases: Week of February 18, 2018
Here are six new titles for your reading entertainment. February 19 (Misty Simon) February 20 (M.C. Beaton, Rhys Bowen, Daryl Wood Gerber, Miranda James, Laura Lippman)
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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2024 Anthony Award
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