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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 ~ Nichelle Gilcrest by Eva Gates
A new day! A new home! A new job! A new life! I can not wait to get downstairs and get started on my very first day as the assistant director of the Bodie Island Lighthouse Library. My name is Nichelle Gilcrest. I’m 54 years old. I’m from Rochester, NY, and this is my...
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A Day in My Life ~ Chance Winston by Alan Orloff
An Excerpt - Sneak Peek I came by my dishonesty honestly. My great-grandfather was a horse thief. My grandfather was a tax cheat. My uncle was a real estate swindler. My father was a con man, a grifter. And my mother? A real piece of work. That’s all in my rearview...
A Day in My Life ~ Junetta Beale by Greta McKennan
I should have listened to Marcy. I’m Junetta Beale, owner of the Shipshape Bookshop in my small Southeast Alaska town. My best friend, Marcy George, runs the adjoining Last Chance Café. She tried to talk sense into me when I agreed to host my former fiancé and his...
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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 ~ ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS by Hank Phillippi Ryan
Dru’s Short Musing: Tessa is a best-selling author on a cross-country book tour when her past comes back to haunt her in the most diabolical manner that has her in a tight situation that if not remedied, her life as she knows will not be the same. The author did a...
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My Musing ~ Sleep in Heavenly Pizza by Mindy Quigley
Sleep in Heavenly Pizza is the fourth book in Mindy Quigley's delectable Deep Dish Mystery series, set in a Wisconsin pizzeria. Pizza chef Delilah O’Leary and her kitty companion, Butterball, get into the holiday spirit as Geneva Bay, Wisconsin hosts the nation’s...
My Musing ~ Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson
Benjamin Stevenson returns with a Christmas addition to his bestselling, “deviously good fun” (Nita Prose), Ernest Cunningham mysteries. Unwrap all the Christmas staples: presents, family, an impossible murder or two, and a deadly advent calendar of clues. If Knives...
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Releases
Coming Soon ~ September 2025
Here is a list of over 115 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with 17 debut series. As always, I hope there is a new title to suit everyone’s personal taste. Enjoy...
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 ~ Angel City Beat edited by Barb Goffman
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the Sisters In Crime Los Angeles anthology, coming December 2024. Preorder to follow. Publication Date: December 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books Format: Print, Digital Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Anthology...
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Cover Reveal ~ The Case of the Uninvited Undertaker by Cathy Ace
I'm so honored to be hosting the cover reveal for the next book in Cathy's Ace’s mystery series, coming July 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 24, 2023Publisher: Four Tails Publishing Ltd.Format: Print, DigitalName of Series: WISE Enquiries...
Cover Reveal ~ A Crafty Collage of Crime by Lois Winston
I’ve been reading this series from the beginning, and I’m thrilled to host the cover reveal for the next book in the "Anastasia Pollack Crafting" mystery series, coming June 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: June 16, 2023Publisher: Lois WinstonFormat:...
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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...
2019 Top Mystery Blog
In other news dru's book musings was selected by Anuj Agarwal and his team as one of the Top 50 Mystery Blogs and Websites For Mystery Lovers and Authors. dru's book musings placed 27th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs.
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2024 Anthony Award
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