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Romance Fiction: A Guide to the Genre, 2nd Edition

Author : Kristin Ramsdell
Publisher : ABC-CLIO
ISBN 13 : 1610692357
Total Pages : 742 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Romance Fiction: A Guide to the Genre, 2nd Edition written by Kristin Ramsdell and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2012-03-02 with total page 742 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Romance Fiction

Author : Kristin Ramsdell
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1138 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (161 download)

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Download or read book Romance Fiction written by Kristin Ramsdell and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-03-02 with total page 1138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

The Readers' Advisory Guide to Genre Fiction, Second Edition

Author : Joyce G. Saricks
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 0838990657
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book The Readers' Advisory Guide to Genre Fiction, Second Edition written by Joyce G. Saricks and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

The Routledge Research Companion to Popular Romance Fiction

Author : Jayashree Kamblé
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317041941
Total Pages : 553 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book The Routledge Research Companion to Popular Romance Fiction written by Jayashree Kamblé and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 553 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popular romance fiction constitutes the largest segment of the global book market. Bringing together an international group of scholars, The Routledge Research Companion to Popular Romance Fiction offers a ground-breaking exploration of this global genre and its remarkable readership. In recognition of the diversity of the form, the Companion provides a history of the genre, an overview of disciplinary approaches to studying romance fiction, and critical analyses of important subgenres, themes, and topics. It also highlights new and understudied avenues of inquiry for future research in this vibrant and still-emerging field. The first systematic, comprehensive resource on romance fiction, this Companion will be invaluable to students and scholars, and accessible to romance readers.

Island Genres, Genre Islands

Author : Ralph Crane
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1783482079
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (834 download)

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Download or read book Island Genres, Genre Islands written by Ralph Crane and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-02-03 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book length study of the conceptualization and representation of islands in popular fiction.

Information Resources in the Humanities and the Arts

Author : Anna H. Perrault Ph.D.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1610693272
Total Pages : 482 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Information Resources in the Humanities and the Arts written by Anna H. Perrault Ph.D. and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-12-10 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This familiar guide to information resources in the humanities and the arts, organized by subjects and emphasizing electronic resources, enables librarians, teachers, and students to quickly find the best resources for their diverse needs. Authoritative, trusted, and timely, Information Resources in the Humanities and the Arts: Sixth Edition introduces new librarians to the breadth of humanities collections, experienced librarians to the nature of humanities scholarship, and the scholars themselves to a wealth of information they might otherwise have missed. This new version of a classic resource—the first update in over a decade—has been refreshed to account for the myriad of digital resources that have rewritten the rules of the reference and research world, and been expanded to include significantly increased coverage of world literature and languages. This book is invaluable for a wide variety of users: librarians in academic, public, school, and special library settings; researchers in religion, philosophy, literature, and the performing and visual arts; graduate students in library and information science; and teachers and students in humanities, the arts, and interdisciplinary degree programs.

New Approaches to Popular Romance Fiction

Author : Sarah S.G. Frantz
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786489677
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book New Approaches to Popular Romance Fiction written by Sarah S.G. Frantz and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite the prejudices of critics, popular romance fiction remains a complex, dynamic genre. It consistently maintains the largest market share in the American publishing industry, even as it welcomes new subgenres like queer and BDSM romance. Digital publishing originated in erotic romance, and savvy online communities have exploded myths about the genre's readership. Romance scholarship now reflects this diversity, transformed by interdisciplinary scrutiny, new critical approaches, and an unprecedented international dialogue between authors, scholars, and fans. These eighteen essays investigate individual romance novels, authors, and websites, rethink the genre's history, and explore its interplay of convention and originality. By offering new twists in enduring debates, this collection inspires further inquiry into the emerging field of popular romance studies.

Genreflecting

Author : Diana Tixier Herald
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 506 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Genreflecting written by Diana Tixier Herald and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2019-05-24 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Librarians who work with readers will find this well-loved guide to be a treasure trove of information. With descriptive annotations of thousands of genre titles mapped by genre and subgenre, this is the readers' advisor's go-to reference. Next to author, genre is the characteristic that readers use most to select reading material and the most trustworthy consideration for finding books readers will enjoy. With its detailed classification and pithy descriptions of titles, this book gives users valuable insights into what makes genre fiction appeal to readers. It is an invaluable aid for helping readers find books that they will enjoy reading. Providing a handy roadmap to popular genre literature, this guide helps librarians answer the perennial and often confounding question "What can I read next?" Herald and Stavole-Carter briefly describe thousands of popular fiction titles, classifying them into standard genres such as science fiction, fantasy, romance, historical fiction, and mystery. Within each genre, titles are broken down into more specific subgenres and themes. Detailed author, title, and subject indexes provide further access. As in previous editions, the focus of the guide is on recent releases and perennial reader favorites. In addition to covering new titles, this edition focuses more narrowly on the core genres and includes basic readers' advisory principles and techniques.

Teen Genreflecting

Author : Sarah Flowers
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1440872732
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book Teen Genreflecting written by Sarah Flowers and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teen Genreflecting serves as a guide to contemporary teen fiction, encompassing every genre and format, including graphic novels, scrapbook-formatted books, verse novels, historical fiction, speculative fiction, contemporary realistic fiction, and more. Teen literature is one of the most popular and quickly growing segments of the publishing world. Not only are teens continuing to read for pleasure, but many adults have discovered the joys of teen literature. As part of the Genreflecting Advisory Series, Teen Genreflecting provides librarians with a road map to the vibrant and diverse body of literature focusing on recent fiction for teens, organizing and describing some 1,300 titles, most published within the past ten years, along with perennial classics. The authors indicate where each title fits in the genre scheme; its subject matter, format, and general reading level; and any pertinent awards. They also provide advice on readers' advisory services to teens, descriptions of genres and subgenres, and lists of favorites for each genre. As with previous editions, this guide will prove invaluable to librarians building their teen collections and will help them assist teens in finding the books they love, no matter what genre.

Graphic Novels

Author : Michael Pawuk
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1113 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Graphic Novels written by Michael Pawuk and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2017-05-30 with total page 1113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering genres from adventure and fantasy to horror, science fiction, and superheroes, this guide maps the vast terrain of graphic novels, describing and organizing titles to help librarians balance their graphic novel collections and direct patrons to read-alikes. New subgenres, new authors, new artists, and new titles appear daily in the comic book and manga world, joining thousands of existing titles—some of which are very popular and well-known to the enthusiastic readers of books in this genre. How do you determine which graphic novels to purchase, and which to recommend to teen and adult readers? This updated guide is intended to help you start, update, or maintain a graphic novel collection and advise readers about the genre. Containing mostly new information as compared to the previous edition, the book covers iconic super-hero comics and other classic and contemporary crime fighter-based comics; action and adventure comics, including prehistoric, heroic, explorer, and Far East adventure as well as Western adventure; science fiction titles that encompass space opera/fantasy, aliens, post-apocalyptic themes, and comics with storylines revolving around computers, robots, and artificial intelligence. There are also chapters dedicated to fantasy titles; horror titles, such as comics about vampires, werewolves, monsters, ghosts, and the occult; crime and mystery titles regarding detectives, police officers, junior sleuths, and true crime; comics on contemporary life, covering romance, coming-of-age stories, sports, and social and political issues; humorous titles; and various nonfiction graphic novels.

Women's Fiction

Author : Rebecca Vnuk
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1610695380
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Women's Fiction written by Rebecca Vnuk and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2013-09-17 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering a fresh perspective on women's fiction for a broad reading audience—fans as well as librarians—this book defines and maps the genre, and describes hundreds of relevant titles. Women's Fiction: A Guide to Popular Reading Interests celebrates the books in this broad genre—titles that explore the lives of female protagonists, with a focus on their relationships with family, friends, and lovers. After a brief introductory history and a chapter that defines the characteristics of women's fiction, the author showcases annotations and suggestions of approximately 300 titles by more than 100 authors. She explains how women's fiction differs from romance fiction, enabling readers to appreciate this rich body of literature that encompasses titles as diverse as Meg Cabot's lighthearted chick lit to the more serious novels of Elizabeth Berg and Maeve Binchy. The book identifies some of the most popular and enduring women's fiction authors and titles, and provides invaluable reading lists and readalike suggestions that will be appreciated by both librarians and general readers.

Encountering Enchantment

Author : Susan Fichtelberg
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1440834512
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book Encountering Enchantment written by Susan Fichtelberg and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-09-29 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most current and complete guide to a favorite teen genre, this book maps current releases along with perennial favorites, describing and categorizing fantasy, paranormal, and science fiction titles published since 2006. Speculative fiction continues to be of consuming interest to teens, so if you work with that age group, keeping up with the explosion of new titles in this category is critical. Likewise, understanding the many genres and subgenres into which these titles fall—wizard fantasy, alternate worlds, fantasy mystery, dystopian fiction, science fantasy, and more—is also key if you want to motivate young readers and direct them to books they'll enjoy. Written to help you master a complex array of genres and titles, this guide includes more than 1,500 books, most published since 2006, organizing them by genre, subgenre, and theme. Subgenres growing in popularity such as "steampunk" are highlighted to keep you current with the latest trends. The guide will serve three audiences. Of course, you can turn to it as you help your teenage patrons select the books and genres that will interest them most. Teen readers, whether devoted fans or newcomers, can use it themselves to find titles and subgenres they might like. In addition, the guide will help teachers and parents match students with the right books.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing a Novel, 2nd Edition

Author : Tom Monteleone
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101198117
Total Pages : 439 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing a Novel, 2nd Edition written by Tom Monteleone and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-07-06 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A completely updated guide for first-time novelists Completely revised to include new interviews with best-selling authors; more detailed information on writing genre fiction from paranormal romance to cozy mysteries; and everything a writer needs to know about self-publishing and ebooks to get started. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Writing a Novel, Second Edition, is an indispensable reference on how to write and publish a first novel. • Expert author with over thirty published novels • Includes interviews with new best-selling novelists • Features new material on writing genre fiction and self-publishing

Afterlives of the Lady of Shalott and Elaine of Astolat

Author : Ann F. Howey
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030476901
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (34 download)

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Download or read book Afterlives of the Lady of Shalott and Elaine of Astolat written by Ann F. Howey and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-07-31 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book investigates adaptations of The Lady of Shalott and Elaine of Astolat in Victorian and post-Victorian popular culture to explore their engagement with medievalism, social constructions of gender, and representations of the role of art in society. Although the figure of Elaine first appeared in medieval texts, including Malory’s Le Morte Darthur, Tennyson’s poems about the Lady and Elaine drew unprecedented response from musicians, artists, and other authors, whose adaptations in some cases inspired further adaptations. With chapters on music, art, and literature (including parody, young people’s literature, and historical fiction and fantasy), this book seeks to trace the evolution of these characters and the ways in which they reinforce or challenge conventional gender roles, represent the present’s relationship to the past, and highlight the power of art.

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creating a Graphic Novel, 2nd Edition

Author : Nat Gertler
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101155612
Total Pages : 527 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (11 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Creating a Graphic Novel, 2nd Edition written by Nat Gertler and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-11-03 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Graphic novel guidance from two experts in the field. Here is a clear, beginning-to-end guide to creating a graphic novel, from developing a concept to getting it to readers. Heavily illustrated, this book explains the tools used, demonstrates techniques, and offers tricks of the trade. Writers and illustrators alike will find it the best overall introduction to the world of graphic novels. ?New edition features a larger format with expanded illustrations. ?Publishers Weekly reports graphic novel sales in the U.S. and Canada at $375 million in 2007, quintuple sales from 2001, while in 2008, United Press International reports, graphic novel business is booming. ?Well-known author in the graphic novel community, both Eisner Award nominees

The Collection Program in Schools

Author : Marcia A. Mardis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 161069824X
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book The Collection Program in Schools written by Marcia A. Mardis and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-02-25 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thorough treatment of collection development will serve school library educators and students as well as practicing school librarians, providing quick access to information that is both immediately useful and helpful as unforeseen situations arise. Our digitally rich world changes quickly and contains more information resources than ever before; as a result, school librarians are tasked with the enormous challenge of curating a diverse, high-quality, and up-to-date collection for teachers, students, and administrators to use. This new edition of The Collection Program in Schools gives school librarians the tools to develop and maintain a collection in a constantly changing environment, often with reduced budgets; and to ensure that students can use virtual libraries and have access to all modern media and learning resources. The book logically progresses in its coverage of national and state policy concerns to community needs to the process of collection building and maintenance. Topics covered include key education trends affecting collections, such as digital textbooks and other non-print resources, instructional improvement systems, STEM priorities, and open education resources; the use of school libraries as makerspaces; media type considerations for a range of users; Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards; and the principles of curation: acquisition, description, organization, promotion, evaluation, and maintenance. This guide is ideal for use in many graduate-level school librarian preparation courses, including classes on school library collection development and school library management.

The Readers' Advisory Guide to Genre Fiction

Author : Joyce G. Saricks
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 9780838908037
Total Pages : 478 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book The Readers' Advisory Guide to Genre Fiction written by Joyce G. Saricks and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2001 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering fifteen popular genres, each chapter includes a definition of the genre, its characteristics and appeal elements (such as character development, story line, and frame), and its key authors and subgenres.