The Readers Advisory Guide To Historical Fiction
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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 Historical Fiction
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Author : Jennifer S. Baker
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015
The Readers Advisory Guide To Historical Fiction written by Jennifer S. Baker and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Electronic books categories.
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 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 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 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.
Genreflecting
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Author : Diana Tixier Herald
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2019-05-24
Genreflecting written by Diana Tixier Herald 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 2019-05-24 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
Librarians who work with readers will find this well-loved guide to be a treasure trove of information. With descriptive annotations of thousands of genre titles mapped by genre and subgenre, this is the readers' advisor's go-to reference. Next to author, genre is the characteristic that readers use most to select reading material and the most trustworthy consideration for finding books readers will enjoy. With its detailed classification and pithy descriptions of titles, this book gives users valuable insights into what makes genre fiction appeal to readers. It is an invaluable aid for helping readers find books that they will enjoy reading. Providing a handy roadmap to popular genre literature, this guide helps librarians answer the perennial and often confounding question "What can I read next?" Herald and Stavole-Carter briefly describe thousands of popular fiction titles, classifying them into standard genres such as science fiction, fantasy, romance, historical fiction, and mystery. Within each genre, titles are broken down into more specific subgenres and themes. Detailed author, title, and subject indexes provide further access. As in previous editions, the focus of the guide is on recent releases and perennial reader favorites. In addition to covering new titles, this edition focuses more narrowly on the core genres and includes basic readers' advisory principles and techniques.
Historical Fiction Ii
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Author : Sarah L. Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
Release Date : 2009-03-20
Historical Fiction Ii written by Sarah L. Johnson and has been published by Libraries Unlimited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-20 with Education categories.
A comprehensive guide to the historical fiction genre that explains its general characteristics, its appeal to readers, benchmark and representative titles, and publishing trends.
The Readers Advisory Guide To Mystery
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Author : John Charles
language : en
Publisher: American Library Association
Release Date : 2012
The Readers Advisory Guide To Mystery written by John Charles 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 with Education categories.
Revision of: The mystery readers' advisory: the librarian's clues to murder and mayhem / John Charles, Joanna Morrison, [and] Candace Clark. -- Chicago: American Library Association, 2002.
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!