The Readers'' Advisory Guide to Romance
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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0838938671
ISBN-13
9780838938676
Publisher
American Library Association
Imprint
ALA Editions
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Mar 29th, 2023
Print length
120 Pages
Dimensions
22.90 x 15.20 x 1.30 cms
Ksh 7,900.00
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‘Happily ever after’ and all it entails keeps millions of romance fiction readers devouring approximately 10,000 titles published in the genre annually. Whether you’re already a devotee or a newbie in need of some orientation, you’ll find this readers’ advisory guide the perfect tool for building and maintaining your library’s romance collection.
"Happily ever after" and all it entails keeps millions of romance fiction readers devouring approximately 10,000 titles published in the genre annually. Whether you’re already a devotee or a newbie in urgent need of some orientation, you’ll find this readers’ advisory guide the perfect tool for building and maintaining your library’s romance collection, answering patron questions, and leading fans of the genre in their exploration of new authors and titles. With panache and unbridled enthusiasm, Bradford
- begins with an informative and entertaining overview of the genre's history, including a proposed working definition of "romance" and an explanation of why it matters;
- sketches out the ways in which romance has expanded in terms of both content and formats;
- provides guidance on discovering titles from both traditional and indie publishers, best practices for building a robust collection, and suggested resources for keeping up to date;
- walks you through the myriad of romance subgenres, tropes, and common terms;
- offers readers’ advisory interview tips for navigating fans’ spectrum of "sexpectations," from sweet to steamy, to assist with connecting readers with the perfect book;
- shares advice for author visits and other library programming; and
- includes a comprehensive index that will help you find the information you need quickly.
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