The readers' advisory guide to historical fiction / Jennifer S. Baker.

Author/creator Baker, Jennifer S., 1953- author.
Format Book
PublicationChicago : ALA Editions, An imprint of the American Library Association, 2015.
Descriptionxvi, 335 pages ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Fiction in libraries--United States.
Libraries--United States. --Special collections. --Historical fiction.
Readers' advisory services--United States.
Historical fiction--Bibliography.

SeriesALA readers' advisory series
ALA readers' advisory series. ^A489880
Contents A wall of portraits, a hall of doors -- Talking with historical fiction readers -- Historical fiction by time period -- Historical fiction by place -- Biographical historical fiction -- Historical fiction by subject -- Culture, ethnicity, religion and gender in historical fiction -- Historical fiction and other genres -- Expanding readers' advisory services -- Keeping current, staying relevant -- Appendix A. How to read a novel in just minutes / by Georgine Olson -- Appendix B. Literary historical fiction and classics for book groups -- Appendix C> Form-based readers' advisory : a list of libraries / by Barry Trott.
Abstract Historical fiction is usually described by time, place, individual name, or topic. But many historical subgenres are co-opted into genres such as mystery, romance, and science fiction. Baker helps librarians focus on the aspects of historical fiction that draw readers in, and shows how to identify them quickly enough to make educated suggestions.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 263-294) and indexes.
LCCN 2014018024
ISBN9780838911655 (print : alk. paper)
ISBN083891165X (print : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks Z711.5 .B27 2015 ✔ Available Place Hold