Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 263-294) and indexes

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The readers' advisory guide to historical fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

794711907

Responsibility statement

Jennifer S. Baker

Series statement

ALA readers' advisory series

Summary

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

Table Of 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

Target audience

adult

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