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 Adrienne Young
This book is for any reader that has pretended to be a diver,…

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

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…