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February 2nd 2025 LDRL Recommends
Bennie says, “Alice Wright is living in England when she meets and marries a man from Kentucky and moves to America. She joins a group of women to deliver books to people in eastern Kentucky. They became known as the Packhorse Librarians of Kentucky. This group of women face many challenges as they deliver books to the people in eastern Kentucky.” -
January 26th 2026 LDRL Recommends
Rachael says, “I am a romance reader. I’ve been a romance reader since I was probably fourteen years old. This delightful romcom focuses on Karl and Molly. Molly, an audiobook narrator of monster romance, left their small town right after graduation but comes back immediately when she sees Karl’s obituary in a local newspaper. Poor Karl, who always had a crush on Molly, is thrilled to see her again and he declares he is the victim of nothing but an accidental obituary. Molly and Karl reconnect with hilarious hijinks, the best will they won’t they, and a bit of spice. Part of a series but can be read alone, I highly recommend this incredibly funny and full of angst romance!” -
January 21st 2026 LDRL Recommends
Susan says, ” ‘Hometown Betrayal’ by Emily Benedek is disturbing and insightful book about the long term effects of child abuse and small town denial. It made me sad and it made me angry. It also gave me understanding. A powerful read, not a light one.”
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January 14th 2026 LDRL Recommends
LDRL Recommends: The Resurrectionist by A. Rae DunlapStaff member: TaylorTaylor says, “This debut was one of my favorite books of 2025, and is already on my list of all time favorites! The Resurrectionist takes place in Edinburgh in 1828, the home of medical science. In order to pay for a competitive private surgery school, James makes a deal with one of the school’s dissectionists, Nye. But what James doesn’t realize is that Nye is a resurrectionist, and James has just joined a team of body snatchers who supply the schools of Edinburgh with fresh cadavers. Together, James and Nye get caught up in a tangle of thrilling heists, fascinating new science, and an undeniable attraction, all while avoiding real-life serial killers stalking their every move. This book is perfect for fans of gothic fiction or dark academia stories, or true crime fans looking for fiction to sink their teeth into.” -
January 7th 2026 LDRL Recommends
LDRL Recommends: The Cruelest Miles: The Heroic Story of Dogs and Men in a Race Against an Epidemic by Gay Salisbury and Laney Salisbury
Staff Member: AbiThe Cruelest Miles is a book about the 1925 serum run from Nenana to Nome Alaska after it was discovered there was a diptheria outbreak. The book jumps back and forth between the general history of Alaska to the serum run itself. It paints a captivating account of what it was like to be in Alaska and how desperate the situation was and how incredible mankind is when the call for help is sounded. I absolutely loved it and recommend it to library patrons who love learning about history, resilience and the special bond between man and dog.
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LDRL Recommends: “Little Witch Hazel: A Year in the Forest” by Phoebe WahlStaff Member: EmmaEmma says, “Little Witch Hazel: A Year in the Forest” by Phoebe Wahl is a picture book I enjoy re-reading every year. There’s a sweet and heartwarming story for each season, and I love looking at the beautiful illustrations of little Hazel with her animal and fairy friends. The book is a celebration of nature, friendship, and life, a new classic for fans of Beatrix Potter or the “Borrowers” series by Mary Norton.”Little Dixie Regional Libraries serves Randolph and Monroe Counties with branches in Moberly, Madison, Paris, and Huntsville.
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LDRL Recommends: Blood of Hercules By Jasmine MasStaff member: KrystalKrystal says, “Blood of Hercules By Jasmine Mas was by far one of my favorite reads. The author does an amazing job on all her books. She had me laughing and kicking my feet. I finished this book so fast I was trying so hard to savor everything. Sometimes I even went back and reread some lines when I thought it was funny. Over all it was a great book. If you like mythology retelling and romance with morally grey men this is the book for you. “Little Dixie Regional Libraries serves Randolph and Monroe Counties with branches in Moberly, Madison, Paris, and Huntsville.
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LDRL Recommends: The Teacher By: Freida McFaddenStaff member: LisaLisa says, “I enjoy reading books that take many twists ands turns, Freida McFadden’s “The Teacher” did just that! I love trying to figure out who did it and why! This book kept me on my toes to the very last page! It is a great read if you like mystery thrillers. It is about a high school math teacher and a scandal involving a student. I have recommended it to several patrons, who like psychological thrillers.”Little Dixie Regional Libraries serves Randolph and Monroe Counties with branches in Moberly, Madison, Paris, and Huntsville.
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LDRL Recommends: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue By: V.E. Schwab
Staff member: BaileyBailey says, “The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue was one of the books that got me back into reading at the height of the pandemic when I was finding it difficult to find a book that captivated me. V.E Schwab’s world and character building and her unique take on historical fiction were extremely captivating to me. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue captures the tale of a young girl in 1714 who wishes to be granted immortality but along with this wish comes the curse that everyone she meets will forget her and for 300 years it had been that way until one day a young man in a bookstore remembers her name. The romance and drama this book held and the journey it took me on as a reader was something I wish I could experience for the first time again. It is such a good read especially for romance and history lovers. “
Little Dixie Regional Libraries serves Randolph and Monroe Counties with branches in Moberly, Madison, Paris, and Huntsville.
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LDRL Recommends: Truly Devious by Maureen JohnsonStaff member: KrystalKrystal says, “This young adult book had me hooked. I ended up finishing the whole 5 book series! A decades-old kidnapping and murder case is revisited. Although I am not a huge fan of dual timeline books where it jumps from present to past with a completely different set of characters, it worked well for this book. Stevie Bell, a new student who is an expert in true crime, is determined to solve the Ellingham mystery (involves the kidnapping of Albert Ellingham’s wife and daughter, with the only clue being a ransom note signed “Truly, Devious”) while also navigating her new school and a current murder that occurs on campus. The more books you read the more you see about this case and what is truly going on not only on campus but off as well.”Little Dixie Regional Libraries serves Randolph and Monroe Counties with branches in Moberly, Madison, Paris, and Huntsville.
