The Readers Advisory Guide To Historical Fiction

Author : Jennifer S. Baker
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838911655

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The Readers’ Advisory Guide to Historical Fiction by Jennifer S. Baker Pdf

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.

Author : Joyce G. Saricks
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838997192

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The Readers' Advisory Guide to Genre Fiction by Joyce G. Saricks Pdf

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.

Author : Neal Wyatt,Joyce G. Saricks
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-03
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838917817

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The Readers' Advisory Guide to Genre Fiction, Third Edition by Neal Wyatt,Joyce G. Saricks Pdf

Everyone’s favorite guide to fiction that’s thrilling, mysterious, suspenseful, thought-provoking, romantic, and just plain fun is back—and better than ever in this completely revamped and revised edition. A must for every readers’ advisory desk, this resource is also a useful tool for collection development librarians and students in LIS programs. Inside, RA experts Wyatt and Saricks cover genres such as Psychological Suspense, Horror, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Mystery, Literary and Historical Fiction, and introduce the concepts of Adrenaline and Relationship Fiction; include everything advisors need to get up to speed on a genre, including its appeal characteristics, key authors, sure bets, and trends; demonstrate how genres overlap and connect, plus suggestions for guiding readers among genres; and tie genre fiction to the whole collection, including nonfiction, audiobooks, graphic novels, film and TV, poetry, and games. 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.

Author : Jennifer S. Baker,André Klaassen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 0838912478

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The Readers' Advisory Guide to Historical Fiction by Jennifer S. Baker,André Klaassen Pdf

Author : Megan M. McArdle
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-24
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838912560

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The Readers' Advisory Guide to Genre Blends by Megan M. McArdle Pdf

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.

Author : Angela Carstensen
Publisher : ALA Editions
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0838917267

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The Readers' Advisory Guide to Teen Literature by Angela Carstensen Pdf

This guide will help readers' advisors understand what teens appreciate about their favorite genres while also serving as a helpful collection development tool.

Author : John Charles,Candace Clark,Joanne Hamilton-Selway,Joanna Morrison
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780838911136

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The Readers' Advisory Guide to Mystery by John Charles,Candace Clark,Joanne Hamilton-Selway,Joanna Morrison Pdf

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.

Author : Becky Siegel Spratford
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780838911129

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The Readers' Advisory Guide to Horror by Becky Siegel Spratford Pdf

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.

Author : Melissa Rabey
Publisher : Libraries Unlimited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781591588139

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Historical Fiction for Teens by Melissa Rabey Pdf

This book offers a thorough exploration of historical fiction for young adults, examining popular and compelling books that illuminate the past and define the struggles faced by young people in those times. Teens don't read historical fiction, right? Wrong! Although some teens may associate historical fiction with schoolwork, by using the genre approach, library specialists and history teachers can suggest titles that teen readers will actually enjoy. Thanks to heightened interest by both readers and publishers in historical fiction, there are now more subvarieties of this genre available than ever before. This title was written to provide guidance through this expanding category for teen librarians, teachers, and school media specialists. In Historical Fiction for Teens: A Genre Guide, YA librarian Melissa Rabey organizes more than 300 titles by subgenre and theme—from thrills and action stories to historical fantasy. Descriptive annotations, subject lists, reading levels, and read-alikes are given for each title; award winners and titles appropriate for book clubs are noted.

Author : Neal Wyatt,Joyce G. Saricks
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838917930

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The Readers' Advisory Guide to Genre Fiction by Neal Wyatt,Joyce G. Saricks Pdf

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.

Author : Joyce G. Saricks
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Fiction in libraries
ISBN : 0838908977

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Readers' Advisory Service in the Public Library by Joyce G. Saricks Pdf

Author : Joyce G. Saricks
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838990650

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The Readers' Advisory Guide to Genre Fiction, Second Edition by Joyce G. Saricks Pdf

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.

Author : Kristin Ramsdell
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 742 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-02
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781610692359

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Romance Fiction by Kristin Ramsdell Pdf

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.

Author : Michael Cart
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838916735

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Confessions of a Book Reviewer by Michael Cart Pdf

These pieces remain as engaging and fun to read as when they first appeared!

Author : Vanessa Irvin Morris
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780838911105

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The Readers' Advisory Guide to Street Literature by Vanessa Irvin Morris Pdf

Emphasizing an appreciation for street lit as a way to promote reading and library use, Morris’s book helps library staff establish their “street cred” by giving them the information they need to provide knowledgeable guidance.