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Genreflecting: A Guide to Popular Reading Interests 6th Edition
Libraries Unlimited | Diana Tixier Herald, Wayne A. Wiegand | Reader's Advisory | Genreflecting | December 30, 2005 ISBN 10: 1591582865 ISBN 13: 9781591582861 This is the classic reader’s advisory tool and text, updated and improved for today’s users. Genres and reading trends demystified, you’ll also find essays by genre experts and the foremost proponents of reader’s advisory today. Expanded and improved for today’s users, this unique guide introduces library practitioners to genre fiction and popular reading tastes. Grouping titles by genre, subgenre, and theme, the book helps those who work with readers to understand defined patterns in reading habits, and allows users to identify “read-alikes” and other titles their patrons will enjoy. Featuring a new chapter on Christian fiction, as well as coverage of emerging genres, including ethnic fiction, women’s fiction, gentle reads, gay/lesbian literature, and humour, this new edition also includes informative essays on the essence, history, and trend of various genres. Contributed by top scholars and genre experts, and edited by Dr. Wayne Wiegand, the essays include his own insightful essay, “The Social Nature of Reading.” More than 5,000 titles are classified, approximately one-third new, as well as perennial classics and benchmark titles. Annotated lists of “must know” authors and “must read” titles in each genre, and sections on “genreblends” (e.g., horror/humor, mystery/romance) add to the volume’s usefulness. This standard professional tool for reader’s advisors and invaluable collection development guide and text is a must purchase for all libraries. Can$54.00 [Add to Cart] [View Cart] Also in the Genreflecting Series:                 On Previous Edition: “This reference guide to genre fiction offers so much more than just a range of suggestions to assist reader’s advisors.”—VOYA “Classic resource.”—Booklist |
