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The Mystery Reader's Advisory The Librarian's Clues To Murder And Mayhem [Paperback]

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  • Category: Books (Language Arts & Disciplines)
  • Author:  John Charles
  • Author:  John Charles
  • ISBN-10:  083890811X
  • ISBN-10:  083890811X
  • ISBN-13:  9780838908112
  • ISBN-13:  9780838908112
  • Publisher:  American Library Association
  • Publisher:  American Library Association
  • Pages:  240
  • Pages:  240
  • Binding:  Paperback
  • Binding:  Paperback
  • Pub Date:  01-Jun-2001
  • Pub Date:  01-Jun-2001
  • SKU:  083890811X-11-MPOD
  • SKU:  083890811X-11-MPOD
  • Item ID: 101459300
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Whodunit? Taking the mystery out of serving mystery fans in the library, authors and avid mystery fans John Charles, Joanna Morrison, and Candace Clark uncover the evidence in this comprehensive and fun readers' advisory. Covering the popular mystery genre from collection development to programming and marketing tips, this is the one-stop source for librarians and mystery readers alike. In this handy reference, you'll find an introduction to the world of mystery, a step-by-step guide on how to interview readers in order to match their tastes with stories (Do you like noir or cozy?), programming ideas, marketing strategies, and collection development tips on the sticky issues of weeding, paperbacks, and obtaining out-of-print titles. The second half of the book presents two winning booklists organized by themes (e.g., Classic, Ecclesiastical, Cozy) and subgenres (e.g., Private Investigator, Legal Thrillers, True Crime). And a where-to-go guide for more specifics includes reference information, review literature, specialty publishers, and Websites. Packed with information, this user-friendly book will help you to: Develop your understanding of the mystery world - its awards (Edga
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