Book Reviews by Sarah Turner-Hill

How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix

Louise never thought her family was weird, really. She’s always…
Fable by Andrienne Young

Fable by Adrienne Young

This book is for any reader that has pretended to be a diver,…
The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal

The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal

In its third year, Joplin Public Library will again host Joplin…
Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson

I’ve been participating in Joplin Public Library’s Adult…
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Audiobook Recommendations

Many of the books I read are in audiobook form; I enjoy the ease…

Moon Called by Patricia Briggs

Mercy Thompson works as a Volkswagen mechanic in the Tri-Cities…

Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova

Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova is a book that has stuck…

Weyward by Emilia Hart

Weyward is author Emilia Hart’s debut novel. A historical fiction…

Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield

I typically do not drift into the world of horror fiction because,…

The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi

In 2023 Joplin Public Library began a new adult program, Joplin…

The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi

What begins as a whirlwind romance quickly turns into a gothic…

Hester: A Novel by Laurie Lico Albanese

Set in Salem, Massachusetts in the early 1800s, Hester by Laurie…

Enjoyable Audiobooks

When I was younger I went through a phase where I turned up my…

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

As a reader I generally gravitate toward novels. From time to…

All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir

I first stumbled upon author Sabaa Tahir when her fantasy series…

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Hello, fellow reader. Before going too far I must confess something…

Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel

Emily St. John Mandel is a name that many readers may already…

Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy

Greetings and welcome to my first book review! While I’ve never…