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A Day in My Life ~ Astra MacKenzie by Maddie Day
Hi, everybody! My name is Astra, and I’m Mackenzie Almeida’s mom. My parents named me Edna, but after I got serious about pursuing a career as an astrological consultant, I’m sure you can understand why changing my name was so appealing. I mean, Edna? I’m pretty sure...
A Day in My Life ~ Piper by Christine Gunderson
My name is Piper and there’s something strange going on in my neighborhood. Everything looks serene as I sit here on my front porch, drinking my morning coffee. Our little cul de sac here on the shores of the Potomac River in the Washington DC suburbs is quiet and...
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A Day in My Life ~ Darby Alexander by Wanda McLaughlin
My name’s Darby Alexander and I live in Pine Ridge, Arkansas, a podunk town near the Missouri border. Excuse me if I sound rushed. I am. It’s Friday morning and I’m already running behind. I’m usually up early but coping with the fact that my cheating husband moved in...
A Word With Cindy Kirk
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? I love stories set in small towns with memorable characters and a puzzle at the heart of the story. Cozy mysteries let me explore community, justice, and clever...
Reviews
My Musing ~ MURDER AT THE TOY SOLDIER by Maddie Day
Dru’s Short Musing: Not again! Mac finds the body of a toy store worker slumped over and the Cozy Capers Book Group are on the case. This fast-paced and well-written drama with its comfortable tone was quickly consumed by me as I had to know how this was going to turn...
My Musing ~ MURDER AT BLACKWOOD INN by Penny Warner
Dru’s Short Musing: This is an intriguing whodunit that I could not put down, quickly becoming a page-turner. Getting a new start on her life, Carissa joins her two eccentric aunts in managing their new B&B. Little did she know the words “haunted” will apply...
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My Musing ~ The Gardener’s Plot by Deborah J. Benoit
A woman helps set up a community garden in the Berkshires, only to find a body in one of the plots on opening day. After life threw Maggie Walker a few curveballs, she’s happy to be back in the small, Berkshires town where she spent so much time as a child. Marlowe...
My Musing ~ Sheer Window by Diane Vallere
In this Thanksgiving twist on Rear Window, a seemingly ordinary holiday gathering takes a dark turn when a squabble across the street turns into something deadly… When a freak accident sidelines klutzy fabric store owner Polyester Monroe, she’s destined to enjoy her...
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New Releases ~ Week of September 14, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of September 14 – 20, 2025 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! SEPTEMBER 15 Niki Undercover by James M. Jackson (Thriller) *first...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ MURDER ON FLESHER PASS by K.L. Borges
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Montana Animal Rescue" mystery series, coming in October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 14, 2026 Series: A Montana Animal Rescue Mystery, Book 2 Genre: Cozy Mystery...
Cover Reveal ~ Out of Control by Terry Shames
I've been a fan of Terry Shames for several years and enjoy reading the books in the Samuel Craddock series. It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for Terry Shames' latest book, available now for purchase. Publication Date: November 30, 2024 Publisher:...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Deep Roots by Sung J. Woo
I’m excited to host the cover reveal for the second book in Sung J. Woo’s mystery series, coming September 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 5, 2023Publisher: Agora BooksFormat: Print, DigitalName of Series: Siobhan O'BrienNumber in Series:...
Cover Reveal ~ Killin’ Time in San Diego edited by Holly West
I’m delighted to host the cover reveal for the Bouchercon 2023 mystery anthology, coming August 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 30, 2023Publisher: Down & Out BooksFormat: Print, DigitalGenre: Short Story AnthologyAuthor Website:...
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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...
Kensington Holiday Giveaway 2019
Thanks to the publisher, one lucky winner will get Kensington's gift basket of cozy mysteries—a mix of current releases and advanced reader copies (ARCs). Inside you will find one copy of the following titles: CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE MURDER by Joanne Fluke COCONUT LAYER...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
