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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 ~ Poppy Montgomery by Gordon Jack
My friend Ginny told me that I need to start practicing gratitude. She thinks I dwell too much on past grievances, which is why I’m always depressed and angry. We’re the classic odd couple. She wants to rescue me from myself and I want to rescue her from a potential...
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Let’s Get To Know ~ Jazzi Swanson by Karen Rose Smith
Jazzi sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about her. Let’s get to know Jazzi. What is your full name? My full name is Jasmine (Jazzi) Rosemary Swanson. All the women in my family have flower names. How old are...
A Word with Jaime Parker Stickle
Now it’s time to learn more about the authors we read. . . What drew you to the genre you write? Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, Dateline, ha! I’ve always been interested in a mystery, but also the why. Why do the victims become victims? What were the circumstances...
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 ~ WHISKEY BUSINESS by Adrian Andover
Dru’s Short Musing: The author blends the art of creating cocktails and the magic of what reading brings in this delightfully engaging whodunit that immediately had me immersed in all aspects in this new cozy series. This is a well-executed whodunit with crisp writing...
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My Musing ~ In The Blink Of A Pie by Catherine Bruns
USA Today bestselling author Catherine Bruns is back with the third installment in the "delightfully sweet" Maple Syrup Mysteries, transporting readers back to the cozy town of Sugar Ridge, Vermont, where things are bound to go from sweet, to sour. It's Thanksgiving...
My Musing ~ Fondue or Die by Korina Moss
In Korina Moss's Fondue or Die, the lazy, hazy, dairy days of summer are coming to a close in the Sonoma Valley. . . and so is someone’s life. The small town of Yarrow Glen’s neighbor, Lockwood, hosts an annual Labor Day weekend bash: Dairy Days. And Willa Bauer and...
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New Releases ~ Week of August 31, 2025
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of August 31 – September 6, 2025 with four debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! AUGUST 31 Below the Wisteria Veil by Veronica Mixon (Cozy...
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 ~ Solid Gold Murder by Ellen Byron
I love this author’s works and it gives me great pleasure to host the cover reveal for the next book in the “Golden Motel” mystery series, coming July 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: July 29, 2025 Publisher: Kensington Books Format: Print, Digital Name...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ A Sense for Murder by Leslie Karst
Since I’ve been reading this series from the beginning and loving it and I’m so excited to host the cover reveal for the sixth book in Leslie Karst’s mystery series, coming August 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 1, 2023Publisher: Severn...
Cover Reveal ~ Sniffing Out Murder by Kallie E. Benjamin
I am beyond thrilled to host the cover reveal for the first book in a brand new mystery series, coming December 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: December 5, 2023Publisher: Penguin Random HouseFormat: Print, Digital, AudioName of Series: Bailey the...
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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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