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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.
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LDRL Recommends: She Followed the Moon Back to Herself By: Amanda LovelaceStaff Member: JennyJenny says, “The book I am recommending is She Followed the Moon Back to Herself by Amanda Lovelace. This is a collection of poems that reach into the very depths of a woman’s emotions. This book reminded me of random thoughts that I would have to myself from time to time and scribble down, later coming back to when I would need affirmation. It is a wonderful read for the woman that is finding herself or just needs a reminder that she is in fact, fierce!”Little Dixie Regional Libraries serves Randolph and Monroe Counties with branches in Moberly, Madison, Paris, and Huntsville.
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LDRL Recommends: Rocket Boys By: Home HickamStaff Member: JoelJoel says, “Rocket Boys is the memoir of Homer Hickman, a noted engineer at NASA. It is the story of a young boy whose dream of spaceflight would set him on a trajectory very far away from his dying coal-mining town in West Virginia. It is a remarkably honest book that details his triumphs, failures, and on occasion, dangerous explosions from his handmade rockets.”Little Dixie Regional Libraries serves Randolph and Monroe Counties with branches in Moberly, Madison, Paris, and Huntsville.
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LDRL Recommends: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia OwensStaff member: SusanSusan shares, “One of only three books I have ever read twice, “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens recounts the survival of a young girl abandoned in the North Carolina marsh.I found this a beautiful coming-of-age story about the natural world, the freedom of solitude and life-long love wrapped up in a murder mystery.”
Little Dixie Regional Libraries serves Randolph and Monroe Counties with branches in Moberly, Madison, Paris, and Huntsville.
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LDRL Recommends: Nightwork by Nora RobertsStaff member: BennieMelissa says, “Harry Booth became a thief as a boy to help support his family as his mother battles cancer. After her death, he left Chicago. He went to college and became a teacher. He also continued his Nightwork as a thief. The people he meets on his journeys influence his life. The twists and turns his life takes will keep you guessing along the way.”Little Dixie Regional Libraries serves Randolph and Monroe Counties with branches in Moberly, Madison, Paris, and Huntsville.
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LDRL Recommends: Challenge of the Green Knight by Ian SerraillierStaff Member: RobinRobin says, “The Challenge of the Green Knight is a great old tale about Sir Gawain from the King Arthur legends. It explores Sir Gawain’s chivalry, his honor as a knight, and the human imperfections that befell him. He accepts a challenge from the otherworldly towering Green Knight that showed up in King Arthur’s court. Once the challenge has been accepted by a knight, Sir Gawain, the knight’s code must be upheld. An eye for an eye in a year’s time. The trials Sir Gawain faced honoring his word tested his courage, moral integrity, and his adherence to his chivalric code. Highlighting the difficulty of living up to lofty ideals and the complexity of human nature.”Little Dixie Regional Libraries serves Randolph and Monroe Counties with branches in Moberly, Madison, Paris, and Huntsville.
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LDRL Recommends: Stellaluna by Janell CannonStaff Member: KyleeKylee says, ” ‘Stellaluna’ by Janell Cannon was one of my favorite picture books growing up, and even as an adult it continues to be heartwarming and comforting. I love the beautiful illustrations and the inspiring story of a young bat discovering herself with the help of friends who are different from her yet the same at heart. If you’re looking for a story about friendship and finding yourself when you feel lost, this classic is a must-read!”Little Dixie Regional Libraries serves Randolph and Monroe Counties with branches in Moberly, Madison, Paris, and Huntsville.
