The Readers' Advisory Guide to Genre Fiction
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Baker & Taylor
Presents a reference guide to genre fiction, categorizing the literature into fifteen different genres, along with recommendations for the most representative titles and authors that can be found in each group.
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The second edition of this guide to genre … More »
Presents a reference guide to genre fiction, categorizing the literature into fifteen different genres, along with recommendations for the most representative titles and authors that can be found in each group.
Book News
The second edition of this guide to genre … More »
Baker & Taylor
Presents a reference guide to genre fiction, categorizing the literature into fifteen different genres, along with recommendations for the most representative titles and authors that can be found in each group.
Book News
The second edition of this guide to genre fiction, updated to reflect new titles and literary trends, is designed for librarians who need to respond to reader's requests and tastes. The author separates fiction titles according to such genres as adrenaline (adventure, suspense), emotions (horror, romance), intellect (literary fiction, mystery) and landscape (fantasy, historical fiction). Each section contains "if you enjoy…" charts for reader recommendations, as well as lists of "sure bets" in each particular genre. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Presents a reference guide to genre fiction, categorizing the literature into fifteen different genres, along with recommendations for the most representative titles and authors that can be found in each group.
Book News
The second edition of this guide to genre fiction, updated to reflect new titles and literary trends, is designed for librarians who need to respond to reader's requests and tastes. The author separates fiction titles according to such genres as adrenaline (adventure, suspense), emotions (horror, romance), intellect (literary fiction, mystery) and landscape (fantasy, historical fiction). Each section contains "if you enjoy…" charts for reader recommendations, as well as lists of "sure bets" in each particular genre. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Alternate Title:
Genre fiction
Imprint:
Chicago - American Library Association
Pages:
387
Series:
Edition:
2nd ed
ISBN:
9780838909898, 0838909892
Language:
English
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index
Understanding the appeal of genre fiction -- Adventure -- Romantic suspense -- Suspense -- Thrillers -- Gentle reads -- Horror -- Romance -- Women's lives and relationships -- Literary fiction -- Mysteries -- Psychological suspense -- Science fiction -- Fantasy -- Historical fiction -- Westerns
Understanding the appeal of genre fiction -- Adventure -- Romantic suspense -- Suspense -- Thrillers -- Gentle reads -- Horror -- Romance -- Women's lives and relationships -- Literary fiction -- Mysteries -- Psychological suspense -- Science fiction -- Fantasy -- Historical fiction -- Westerns
Statement of responsibility:
Joyce G. Saricks
Characteristics:
xii, 387 p. ;,23 cm.
Author (Original Script):
Saricks, Joyce G.
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Add a CommentLooks like Joyce Saricks is a known authority on the topic! Also wrote Readers' Advisory Service in the Public Library, see 3rd edition.