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This revised edition provides a way of understanding the vast universe of genre fiction in an easy-to-use format. Expert readers' advisor Joyce Saricks offers groundbreaking reconsideration of the connections among genres, providing: key authors and themes within 15 genres; an explanation as to how the different genres overlap; and, the elements of fiction most likely to entice readers. Provocative and spirited, "The Readers' Advisory Guide to Genre Fiction, 2nd Edition" offers hands-on strategies for librarians who want to become experts at figuring out what their readers are seeking and how to match books with those interests. "From psychological suspense and historical fiction to "gentle reads" and romance, this comprehensive guide from expert readers' advisor Joyce Saricks explores the many worlds of fiction. Covering fifteen popular genres, the chapters include a definition of the genre, its characteristics (such as characterization, story line, and frame), and its key authors and subgenres. To help you prepare for the eternal "can you recommend a good book on ..." question, there are also reader interview tips, reference sources, and guidelines on how to prepare for the questions you will undoubtedly get." "The Readers' Advisory Guide to Genre Fiction offers hands-on strategies for librarians who want to become expert at figuring out what their readers are looking for and how to match great books up to those interests."--BOOK JACKET. This revised edition provides a way of understanding the vast universe of genre fiction in an easy-to-use format. Expert readers' advisor Joyce Saricks offers groundbreaking reconsideration of the connections among genres, providing 1) Key authors and themes within fifteen genres 2) An explanation of how the different genres overlap 3) The elements of fiction most likely to entice readers Provocative and spirited, this second edition offers hands-on strategies for librarians who want to become experts at figuring out what their readers are seeking and how to match books with those interests. Understanding the Appeal of Genre Fiction Adrenaline Genres Adventure Romantic Suspense Suspense Thrillers Emotions Genres Gentle Reads Horror Romance Women's Lives and Relationships Intellect Genres Literary Fiction Mysteries Psychological Suspense Science Fiction Landscape Genres Fantasy Historical Fiction Westerns Presents a reference guide to genre fiction, categorizing the literature into fifteen different genres, along with recommendations for the most representative titles and authors that can be found in each group. Provides descriptions of fifteen genres of fiction, discussing story line, characterization, pacing, frame, and style; and identifies key authors representative of each genre as well as trends