The Readers Advisory Guide To Genre Fiction
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The Readers Advisory Guide To Genre Fiction
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Author : Joyce G. Saricks
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2009
The Readers Advisory Guide To Genre Fiction written by Joyce G. Saricks and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This revised edition provides a way of understanding the vast universe of genre fiction in an easy-to-use format. Expert readers' advisor Joyce Saricks offers groundbreaking reconsideration of the connections among genres.
The Readers Advisory Guide To Genre Fiction
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Author : Neal Wyatt
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2018-12-12
The Readers Advisory Guide To Genre Fiction written by Neal Wyatt and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-12 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Both insightful and comprehensive, this matchless guidebook will help librarians become familiar with many different fiction genres, especially those they do not regularly read, and aid library staff in connecting readers to books they're sure to love.
The Readers Advisory Guide To Genre Fiction Second Edition
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Author : Joyce G. Saricks
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2009-01-01
The Readers Advisory Guide To Genre Fiction Second Edition written by Joyce G. Saricks and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-01 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Experienced librarian and coach Ruth Metz outlines a focused and results-oriented plan for achieving the best results from staff members through a coaching style of management.
The Readers Advisory Guide To Genre Blends
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Author : Megan M. McArdle
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2014-09-24
The Readers Advisory Guide To Genre Blends written by Megan M. McArdle and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-24 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Genre fiction has always been a complex mixture of themes and elements. The increasing popularity of “genre blends,” or fiction that straddles the traditional labels, means greater pleasure for readers but a greater challenge for readers’ advisory. In this informative and entertaining book McArdle gets library staff up to speed on these engaging titles, showing how such crossover fiction appeals to fanbases of multiple genres. Complete with booklists, summaries, read-alikes, and thorough indexes, this guide Covers suspense, fantasy, historical fiction, horror, mystery, romance, and science fiction, as well as non-genre titles that don’t neatly fit into any categoriesOffers guidance for shelving, displaying, and marketing genre blendsShows how to make the most of online discovery tools in cataloging these titlesIncludes “Blend MVPs,” a section spotlighting several popular authors who regularly move between genres, and a useful bibliography of additional resources Providing a unique look at how common genres are often combined, this guide will open up new worlds of fiction to readers’ advisors and those whom they serve.
Readers Advisory Service In The Public Library
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Author : Joyce G. Saricks
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2005
Readers Advisory Service In The Public Library written by Joyce G. Saricks and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Fiction in libraries categories.
The Readers Advisory Guide To Graphic Novels
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Author : Francisca Goldsmith
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2010
The Readers Advisory Guide To Graphic Novels written by Francisca Goldsmith and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Graphic novels have found a place on library shelves but many librarians struggle to move this expanding body of intellectual, aesthetic, and entertaining literature into the mainstream of library materials.
The Readers Advisory Guide To Historical Fiction
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Author : Jennifer S. Baker
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2014-09
The Readers Advisory Guide To Historical Fiction written by Jennifer S. Baker and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Whether set in ancient Egypt, Feudal Japan, the Victorian Age, or Civil War-era America, historical fiction places readers squarely at the center of fascinating times and places, making it one of the most popular genres in contemporary publishing. The definitive resource for librarians and other book professionals, this guideProvides an overview of historical fiction’s roots, highlighting foundational classics, and explores the genre in terms of its scope and styleCovers the latest and most popular authors and titlesDiscusses appeal characteristics and shows how librarians can use a reader's favorite qualities to make suggestionsIncludes lists of recommendations, with a compendium of print and web-based resourcesOffers marketing tips for getting the word out to readersEmphasizing an appreciation of historical fiction in its many forms and focusing on what fans enjoy, this guide provides a fresh take on a durable genre.
The Readers Advisory Guide To Horror
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Author : Becky Siegel Spratford
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2012-04-09
The Readers Advisory Guide To Horror written by Becky Siegel Spratford and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-09 with Education categories.
Vampires, zombies, ghosts, and ghoulies: there are more things going bump in the night than ever. So how do you wend your way through all of them to find the ones that interest a particular reader? RA expert Spratford updates her advisory to include the latest in monsters and the macabre, including Lists of recommended titles, authors, and sub-genres, all cross-referenced for quick reference Tips for effectively practicing horror RA, with interview questions for gauging a reader’s interests An expanded resources section, with an overview addressing the current state of horror lit, and suggestions of how to dig deeperAs both an introductory guide for librarians just dipping their toes into the brackish water of scary fiction, as well as a fount of new ideas for horror-aware reference staff, Spratford’s book is infernally appropriate.
Romance Fiction
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Author : Kristin Ramsdell
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2012-03-02
Romance Fiction written by Kristin Ramsdell and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-02 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
A comprehensive guide that defines the literature and the outlines the best-selling genre of all time: romance fiction. More than 2,000 romances are published annually, making it difficult for fans and the librarians who advise them to keep pace with new titles, emerging authors, and constant evolution of this dynamic genre. Fortunately, romance expert and librarian Kristin Ramsdell provides a definitive guide to this fiction genre that serves as an indispensible resource for those interested in it—including fans searching for reading material—as well as for library staff, scholars, and romance writers themselves. This title updates the last edition of Romance Fiction: A Guide to the Genre, published in 1999.While the emphasis is on newer titles, many of the important older classics are retained, keeping the focus of the book on the entire genre, instead of only those titles published during the last decade. Specific changes include new chapters on linked and continuing romances, a new section on "Chick Lit" in the Contemporary Romance chapter, an expansion of coverage on the alternative reality subset. This is THE romance genre guide to have.
The Readers Advisory Guide To Nonfiction
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Author : Neal Wyatt
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2007-05-14
The Readers Advisory Guide To Nonfiction written by Neal Wyatt and has been published by American Library Association this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-05-14 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Navigating what at she calls the " extravagantly rich world of nonfiction," renowned readers' advisor (RA) Wyatt builds readers' advisory bridges from fiction to compelling and increasingly popular nonfiction to encompass the library's entire collection. She focuses on eight popular categories: history, true crime, true adventure, science, memoir, food/cooking, travel, and sports. Within each, she explains the scope, popularity, style, major authors and works, and the subject's position in readers' advisory interviews. Wyatt addresses who is reading nonfiction and why, while providing RAs with the tools and language to incorporate nonfiction into discussions that point readers to what to read next. In easy-to-follow steps, Wyatt Explains the hows and whys of offering fiction and nonfiction suggestions together Illustrates ways to get up to speed fast in nonfiction Shows how to lead readers to a variety of books using her "read-around" and "reading map" strategies Provides tools to build nonfiction subject guides for the collection This hands-on guide includes nonfiction bibliography, key authors, benchmark books with annotations, and core collections. It is destined to become the nonfiction 'bible' for readers' advisory and collection development, helping librarians, library workers, and patrons select great reading from the entire library collection!