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A Day In My Life ~ Mess Hopkins by Alan Orloff

My parents named me Benjamin at birth, but now the only person who calls me that is my prickly Uncle Phil. Everyone else calls me Mess, a nickname coined by my older sister when we were kids. I glance around the motel room where I live. Clothes—mostly clean—are strewn...

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Oliver by Jennifer Hawkins

The first, most important thing to know about me is that my name is Oliver, and I am a corgi dog. Corgi dogs have a noble history originally travelled with the Vikings and we are a brave, warrior breed. That’s why we are the ones who guard the Queen every day. One day...

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Lia Geiger by Emmie Caldwell

Hi, my name is Lia, and I’m a knitter. Delighted to say so, I might add. I’ve been one most of my life but have been knitting only lately for people I don’t know. After my husband, Tom, died unexpectedly, our plans for early retirement changed drastically. Seeing me...

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My Musing ~ HARD CANDY CHRISTMAS by Susan M. Boyer

Dru’s Short Musing: When her father becomes a suspect in the death of his brother-in law, Liz and Nate are on the case to find the person responsible before the Christmas holiday starts. Like fine wine, the stories presented to us by Susan M. Boyer gets better and...

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My Musing ~ Say No More by Hank Phillippi Ryan

Say No More by Hank Phillippi Ryan is the fifth book in the “Jane Ryland” suspense series. Publisher: Forge Books, November 2016 Her career is all about the truth--but now, keeping silent may be her last chance to stay alive. When Boston reporter Jane Ryland reports a...

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Physical Education by Maggie Barbieri

Physical Education by Maggie Barbieri is the sixth book in the “Murder 101″ mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur, November 2011 Catching a murderer or taking over the victim's job as basketball coach—for veteran sleuth and college professor Alison Bergeron, sport is a...

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Murder of a Creped Suzette by Denise Swanson

Murder of a Creped Suzette by Denise Swanson is the 14th book in the "Scumble River" mystery series. Publisher: Obsidian (Penguin), October 2011 When megamillionaire and imitation cowboy Rex Taylor proposes building a country music theater in Scumble River, everyone's...

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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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The reclusive figure of Dru reportedly spends her working hours at the mysterious daytime situation doing “research.” Her non-working hours are spent less reclusively on her blog, dru’s book musings where the main goal is to introduce readers to authors and their work.

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2024 Anthony Award

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2024 Agatha Award

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2017 MWA Raven Award

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