Historical Fiction II: A Guide to the Genre Revised Edition Contributor(s): Johnson, Sarah (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1591586240 ISBN-13: 9781591586241 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2009 Annotation: A complete guide to one of today's hottest genres, organizing more than 2700 titles according to popular reading preferences. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - General - Literary Criticism - Education | Professional Development |
Dewey: 813.810 |
LCCN: 2008045537 |
Series: Genreflecting Advisory |
Physical Information: 2.01" H x 7.36" W x 10.16" (3.84 lbs) 760 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Historical fiction has surged in popularity in recent years, with new subgenres emerging (e.g. Viking romance, religious thrillers) and reader interest showing no signs of slowing down. This follow-up to Johnson's critically acclaimed guide published in 2005 covers new territory by focusing on English-language historical novels for adults published between mid-2004 and mid-2008, in particular those commonly found in American public library collections. The author's unique approach involves classifying titles by subgenres, rather than strictly by geography and chronology; thereby grouping read-alikes together. It gives users a deeper understanding of the genre, an update on new titles, and an easy way to identify read-alikes and book club selections for library patrons. More than 2700 historical fiction titles, about 2,000 new to this volume, are organized and described. |