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The Readers' Advisory Guide to Genre Blends
Megan McArdle
American Library Association, 2022

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The Readers' Advisory Guide to Genre Blends
Megan M. McArdle
American Library Association, 2014

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The Readers' Advisory Guide to Genre Fiction
Neal Wyatt
American Library Association, 2018

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The Readers' Advisory Guide to Genre Fiction
Joyce G. Saricks
American Library Association, 2009

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The Readers' Advisory Guide to Genre Fiction
Neal Wyatt
American Library Association, 2001

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The Readers' Advisory Guide to Graphic Novels
Francisca Goldsmith
American Library Association, 2017

The first edition of this readers' advisory represented a pioneering effort to provide help and encouragement to librarians diving into this exciting format, and since then the popularity of graphic novels has continued apace. Goldsmith has updated her guide to encompass a bounty of new titles, authors, and styles, ensuring its continued usefulness as a tool for both RA and collection development. Suitable for newbies and hardcore fans alike, this book

  • sketches in the history of graphic novels, tracing their evolution and showing what makes them unique;
  • explores traditional and cutting edge titles most friendly to children, teens, and adults, reflecting the burgeoning and maturing publishing efforts made for each of these audiences;
  • discusses common themes, topics, and the place of diversity in graphic novels;
  • gives in-depth guidance on ways to connect readers to titles they'll be sure to love;
  • offers ideas for media tie-ins, displays, programming, book clubs, and more;
  • includes annotated bibliographies, with appeal characteristics noted, and multiple indexes to ensure that locating the right graphic novel is a snap; and
  • provides detailed tips for keeping current and aware of new titles and trends.

Spotlighting this expanding body of intellectual, aesthetic, and engaging literature, Goldsmith's guide will entertain as well as inform.

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The Readers’ Advisory Guide to Graphic Novels
Francisca Goldsmith
American Library Association, 2011

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The Readers' Advisory Guide to Historical Fiction
Jennifer S. Baker
American Library Association, 2014

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The Readers' Advisory Guide to Horror
Becky Siegel Spratford
American Library Association, 2021

Like the zombies, ghouls, and vampires which inhabit many of its books, the popularity of horror fiction is unstoppable. Even if you don’t happen to be a fan yourself, you won’t be “scared” to advise readers on finding their next great fright thanks to the astute guidance provided by horror expert Spratford in her updated guide. This definitive resource for library workers at any level of experience or familiarity with horror fiction

  • details the state of the genre right now, including its appeal factors and key authors, assisting readers in getting up to speed quickly;
  • presents ten annotated lists of suggested titles, all published since 2000, each with a short introduction providing historical context;
  • delves into horror movies, TV shows, podcasts, and other formats; and
  • offers abundant marketing advice, programming options, and pointers on additional resources.
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The Readers' Advisory Guide to Horror
Becky Siegel Spratford
American Library Association, 2012

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The Readers' Advisory Guide to Mystery
John Charles
American Library Association, 2012

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The Readers' Advisory Guide to Nonfiction
Neal Wyatt
American Library Association, 2007

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The Readers' Advisory Guide to Street Literature
Vanessa Irvin Morris
American Library Association, 2011

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The Readers' Advisory Guide to Teen Literature
Angela Carstensen
American Library Association, 2018


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