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A Day in MyLife ~ Mary Ticcarelli by Ang Pompano

Dru Ann Love wanted me to tell you about a day in my life, so here it is. If it’s TMI, well, what can I tell you? My name is Mary Ticcarelli, and I live across the hall from a younger man named Quincy Lazzaro. He’s a good guy, but he’s as mixed up as a jigsaw puzzle....

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A Day In My Life ~ Cedar Woods by Anne R. Tan

Hi, my name is Cedar Woods, and I am a recovering ostrich. You read that right—I like putting my head in the sand and ignoring decisions until I get bitten in the butt. Life hasn’t been peachy—the ex-husband left me penniless and for an older woman—but I was getting...

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A Day in My Life ~ Chen Su Lin by Ovidia Yu

My name is Chen Su Lin and this is a typical day in 1943 Syonan (formerly British Singapore) part of the Greater Japanese Empire. We rise early, while it is still dark, because our island is now run on Japan time. We’re encouraged to do outdoor morning exercises in...

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My Musing ~ SPIRITS OF THE LAW by Elle Jauffret

Dru’s Short Musing: Claire is on the hunt for a killer in this multi-plot whodunit that I could not put down until all was said and done. This fast-paced drama with its crisp writing and comfortable tone made it easy to follow along the path the author has set. The...

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My Musing ~ Bingo Barge Murder by Jessie Chandler

Bingo Barge Murder by Jessie Chandler is the first book in the new "Shay O'Hanlon" mystery series. Publisher: Midnight Ink, May 2011 As co-owner of The Rabbit Hole, a quirky-cool Minneapolis coffee shop, Shay O'Hanlon finds life highly caffeinated but far from...

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Mind Your Own Beeswax by Hannah Reed

Mind Your Own Beeswax by Hannah Reed is the second book in the “Queen Bee” mystery series. Publisher: Berkley Prime Crime (Penguin), May 2011 Story Fischer has her hands full with her successful local market, her Queen Bee Honey business, and her new maybe boyfriend,...

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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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