Book Reviews

Trust by Hernan Diaz

How vast individual wealth is amassed often hits its mark in…

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

For as long as she can remember, Alex Stern has been able to…

The Celebrants by Steven Rowley

In April, the Library hosted bestselling author Shelby Van Pelt. …

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

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

Cryptid Club by Sarah Andersen

  It’s that time of year again–the 2023 Will Eisner…

1000 Design Classics by Phaidon

Phaidon’s revised and updated 1000 Design Classics (2022) is…

“The Night Before Freedom” by Glenda Armand and “Nic Blake and the Remarkables” by Angie Thomas

Summer is here! At the Joplin Public Library, that means the…

Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane

There’s a refrain that spans time and distance. When circumstances…

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

Addie LaRue was born in the wrong time. Her world is too small;…

Happy Place by Emily Henry

With summer on the way, it is a good time to start thinking about…

All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir

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

Star Wars Fun

Titles Reviewed: LEGO Star Wars in 100 Scenes…

Two Wheels Good: The History and Mystery of the Bicycle by Jody Rosen

I consider myself fortunate to have grown up in one of the last…

“Elbert in the Air” and “Babble!”

I want to share about two of my favorite new titles in the Children’s…

Rikers: An Oral History by Graham Rayman and Reuven Blau

A perk of landing at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport is the…