Features
A Day in My Life ~ Peg Turnbull by Laurien Berenson
I’ve always been an early riser. When I was younger, it was because I needed to let my dogs outside. Or I was on my way to a dog show. Now that I’m in my seventies, it’s because I don’t sleep much anymore. When the sun rises, so do I. That’s actually a benefit because...
A Day in My Life ~ Coffeehouse Manager Clare Cosi by Cleo Coyle
11:15 PM: After a long day, I lock up the coffeehouse, climb the stairs to my cozy apartment, and hit the sack. 1:30 AM: A buzzing enters my ear. A mosquito? A bee? No. Something more annoying. My ex-husband. I pick up my vibrating phone. “You awake?” Matt asks. “I am...
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A Day in My Life ~ Lurleen du Trois by Sarah Osborne
Hi everyone—I’m Lurleen, Lurleen du Trois. Some of you may know me as Ditie Brown’s best friend and some of you might not know me at all. The usual star in the Ditie Brown Mystery series is Mabel Aphrodite Brown, Ditie for short. But for this book I’m the star and I...
A Day in My Life ~ Aria Nevins by Victoria Zackheim
The plane landed in Albuquerque and taxied to the terminal. The moment the engines fell silent, Aria stood to remove her carry-on from the overhead bin. It was wedged between two suitcases and a large duffel. “C’mon,” she muttered, giving it another tug. An arm...
Reviews
My Musing ~ MURDER AT THE MOVIES by Alicia Malone
Dru’s Short Musing: When a dead man is found in her theater on opening night, Audrey begins an investigation to save her business. If you are a movie buff, you will enjoy this evenly paced whodunit with nods to classic movie references throughout. The writing and...
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...
Reviews
My Musing ~ DARK HARBOR by Bruce Robert Coffin
Dru’s Short Musing: When the town’s leading citizen is murdered in a burglary case gone wrong, or was it? Detective Justice and Wright are on the case, and you’ll have to read DARK HARBOR to learn the truth. This fast-paced and complex drama with its solidly wicked...
My Musing ~ AWL SHOOK UP by Paula Charles
Dru’s Short Musing: Being asked to help solve a murder mystery comes as a surprise to both Dawna and April. Are they up to the challenge? If you know them both, you know the answer. This was a fast-paced and well written whodunit that quickly became a page turner as I...
New
Releases
New Releases ~ Week of August 30, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of August 29 – September 5, 2026 with seven debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! AUGUST 30 Murder After Death by Melara Marlowe Helen Marwood is...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ COLORADO MYSTERY MERGE edited by Peg Brantley, Kerry Hammond, Alison Thayer
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the second anthology from the Sisters In Crime Colorado Chapter, coming in October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 23, 2026 Series: Crime Fiction Collection, Book 2 Genre: Short Story Crime...
Cover Reveal ~ MANCINI BLUE by Maggie Toussaint
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Art Studio" mystery series, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 13, 2026 Series: An Art Studio Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Cozy Paranormal Mystery Format: Print,...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ 6 DAYS by Jule Selbo
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Dee Rommel" mystery series, coming in August 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 5, 2026 Series: A Dee Rommel Mystery, Book 5 Genre: Private Investigator Mystery Format: Print,...
Cover Reveal ~ A COLD NOVEMBER MURDER by Patricia Smiley
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Justice Bay" mystery series, coming in August 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 11, 2026 Series: A Justice Bay Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Traditional Mystery in a cozy setting...
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...
A Year In Review ~ 2024
This has been a year, despite all that was happening in my personal and professional life, I kept up with my reading (250 books) and introducing characters and authors to you. Let's see what was published on the blog for each feature: A Day In My Life: 220...
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Feisty Deeds: Historical Fictions of Daring Women edited by Kimberly Sullivan and Elaine Aucoin Schroller
In celebration of Women's Fiction Day (June 8, 2024), the Women's Fiction Writers Association recently released their anthology with 23 stories set in the years 1470 to 1970. Publication Date: June 4, 2024 Format: Print, Digital Genre: Historical Women’s Fiction Book...
I’m an Anthony and Macavity Award Nominee by Dru Ann Love
This happened. . .again, two times. Winners will be announced in August.
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Accolades
2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
