It's hard enough for readers to keep up with all the crime fiction and mystery novels out there. Pity the poor librarians, who have to keep up with all those books AND be knowledgeable enough about all of them to answer readers' questions. Fortunately, The Readers' Advisory Guide to Mystery can help. Authors John Charles, Candace Clark, Joanne Hamilton-Selway and Joanna Morrison include various resources to help librarians become super-sleuths when it comes to recommending book titles.
From the blurb:
Something sinister is afoot out there—and this newly updated readers' advisory has all the clues to help librarians solve the mystery of which titles readers should check out next. Equally useful for novice librarians and seasoned gumshoes, this handbook
- Summarizes the history of mystery fiction, highlighting key figures in its development
- Covers the latest and most popular classic titles in the genre, as well select suspense and thriller fiction with crossover appeal
- Offers examples of how library staff can help readers move back and forth from fiction to nonfiction
- Suggests ways to conduct an effective readers’ advisory interview
With several well-chosen booklists, practical programming ideas, and a brand new compendium of print and web-based resources, your only crime would be not adding this guide to your collection!
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