The Readers' Advisory Guide to Mystery

By Candace ClarkJohn CharlesJoanne Hamilton-Selway, et al.

Book Overview

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0838911137
• ISBN13: 9780838911136
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: ALA Editions
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"