The Readers' Advisory Guide to Mystery (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780838911136)

Equally useful for novice librarians and seasoned gumshoes, this handbook * Summarizes the history of mystery fiction, highlighting key figurss in its development * Covers the latest and most popular classic titles in the genre, as well as select suspense and thriller fiction with crossover appeal * Offers examples of how library staff can help readers move back and forth from fiction to nonfiction * Suggests ways to conduct an effective reference interview I Includes several well-chosen booklists, practical programming ideas, and a brand new compendium of print and web-based resources

Author: John Charles, Candace Clark, Joanne Hamilton-Selway
ISBN-10: 0838911137
ISBN-13: 9780838911136
Publisher: ALA Editions
Language: English
Published: 05/30/2012
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2012 pg. 197
Reference and Research Bk News 04/01/2012 pg. 296