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Below are links to book and database reviews written by the Joplin Public Library's librarians and Library Administrative Assistant. Earlier reviews and links may be found at our 2009-JPL Book Reviews, 2008-JPL Book Reviews, 2007-JPL Book Reviews and at http://www.joplinglobe.com/ by searching the archives for "library book review".

For more recent reviews go to our BookReviews page.

December 19, 2010 - Movie Review: Movies capture fun side of revolt
By Mark Schuster

December 12, 2010 - Book Review: Stories of quarterback's dogs heartwarming
By Lisa Brown

December 5, 2010 - Book Review: Book captures pressures placed on teen
By Jeana Gockley

November 28, 2010 - Book Review: Three books offer depth for recurring characters
By Patty Crane

November 21, 2010 - Book Review: Gunn opens up in fashionable ‘rulebook’
By Linda Cannon

November 14, 2010 - Book Review: Unique alien invasion traps people inside
By Cari Boatright Rerat

November 7, 2010 - Book Review: Poker game gone bad fuels colorful mystery
By Phyllis Seesengood

October 31, 2010 - Book Review: Mother-daughter conflicts explored in two-part saga
By Jacque Gage

October 24, 2010 - Movie Review: Controversial films worth an evening’s watching
By Mark Schuster

October 17, 2010 - Book Review: E-book helps homeowners clear clutter
By Patty Crane

October 10, 2010 - Book Review: Disabled girl's story inspiring
By Jeana Gockley

October 3, 2010 - Book Review: Mystery writer to visit library
By Lisa Brown

September 26, 2010 - Book review: An inside look at surgery - quite literally
By Linda Cannon

September 19, 2010 - Book Review: 'Diary' a heartbreaking, inspiring tale
By Cari Boatright Rerat

September 12, 2010 -Book Review: Thriller captures essence, ambiance of Louisiana
By Phyllis Seesengood

September 5, 2010 - Book Review: Account of religious differences compelling
By Jacque Gage

August 22, 2010 - Book Review: Remake of ‘Crazies’ timely, terrifying
By Lisa Brown

August 15, 2010 - Book Review: Columnist reviews titles for young readers
By Jeana Gockley

August 8, 2010 - Book Review: Author finds reasons to live in life examined
By Patty Crane

August 1, 2010 - Book Review: Cognitive experiment leads to memorable book
By Linda Cannon

July 25, 2010 - Book Review: Audiobook brings tragedy of flood to life
By Cari Boatright Rerat

July 18, 2010 - Book Review: Series authors keep stories going in latest installments
By Phyllis Seesengood

July 4, 2010 - Review: Francis Ford Coppola's "The Conversation" review was not posted online by the Globe but you can read it on our Facebook page
By Mark Schuster

June 27, 2010 - Book Review: Have tissues ready for Hachi’s story
By Lisa Brown

June 20, 2010 - Book Review: Fathers featured in book selections
By Jeana Gockley

June 13, 2010 - Book Review: Genealogical databases available at library
By Patty Crane

June 6, 2010 - Book Review: Miss Manners book covers current wedding etiquette
By Linda Cannon

May 30, 2010 - Book Review: Snarky attitude makes history book interesting
By Cari Boatright Rerat

May 23, 2010 - Book Reviews: By authors James Grippando and Robert Crais were not posted online by the Globe, but you can still read it here.
By Phyllis Seesengood

May 16, 2010 - Book Review: Award winning title’s travel stories impress
By Jacque Gage

May 9, 2010 - Review: Movies hail from Hollywood’s last ‘golden age’
By Mark Schuster

May 2, 2010 - Review: Documentary a compelling look at human worth
By Lisa Brown

April 25, 2010 - Book Review: Teen characters go on great adventures
By Jeana Gockley

April 18, 2010 - Review: Web site assists with small businesses
By Patty Crane

April 11, 2010 - Book Review: Fieri book brings TV show to printed page
By Linda Cannon

April 4, 2010 - Book Review: Author of madcap mystery to visit library
By Jacque Gage

March 28, 2010 - Book Review: Detectives drawn together through separate mysteries
By Phyllis Seesengood

March 21, 2010 - Book Review: Biography captures couple’s relationship amidst controversy
By Cari Boatright Rerat

March 14, 2010 - Review: Favorites part of library’s recent musical additions
By Mark Schuster

March 7, 2010 - Review: Film about dealing with death full of life
By Lisa Brown

February 28, 2010 - Book Review: Worldwide newspapers available at library
By Patty Crane

February 21, 2010 - Book Review: Titles for young readers compelling enough for adults
By Jeana Gockley

February 14, 2010 - Book Review: This dog tome a candidate for best of breed
By Linda Cannon

February 7, 2010 - Book Review: Knitter frustrated by ‘Casting Off’
By Cari Boatright Rerat

January 31, 2010 - Review: New library director to begin on Monday
By Linda Cannon

January 24, 2010 - Review: Legal thriller full of plot twists
By Phyllis Seesengood

January 17, 2010 - Review: Movies speak to audiences in similar ways
By Mark Schuster

January 10, 2010 - Book Review: Burroughs’ essays rough yet rewarding
By Lisa Brown

January 3, 2010 - Review: 'Tumblebooks' make reading an adventure
By Patty Crane

 

If you're interested in older reviews go to our:

2009 - JPL Book Reviews
2008 - JPL Book Reviews
2007 - JPL Book Reviews or go to http://www.joplinglobe.com and search their archives for "library book review".