100 Most Popular Nonfiction Authors: Biographical Sketches and Bibliographies

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Profiles of and reading lists for 100 of today's most popular nonfiction authors have been gathered together in this affordable, single source reference, which covers representatives from all major nonfiction genrestrue adventure, true crime, travel and environmental narrative, science, history, life stories, and investigative writing. While focusing on such contemporary authors as Sebastian Junger, Frances Mayes, Joan Didion, Bill Bryson, and Anne Lamott, a few classics whose works are still in print and widely read (e.g., Truman Capote, M.F.K. Fisher, and Carl Sagan) are also included. In addition to information about the personal and writing lives of this fascinating and diverse group, users will find a list of their published works.

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100 Most Popular Nonfiction Authors would be a useful tool for librarians doing reader advisory work and collection development. The book should also help students looking for background information and sources for further reading about the authors included. This book is an appropriate choice for high school and public library reference collections. * Catholic Library World *
The brief, informative biographies collected here are insightful and clearly written, and the lists of works and sources of further information are helpful. * School Library Journal *
This collection of biographical sketches complete with lists of works written and sources for further information provides a guide to the major nonfiction authors of our time. . . . A fine guide to the adult literature our teends should be familar with before they go to college or into a specialty area. . . . Recommended. * Teacher Librarian *
The authors, chosen by means of consultations with librarians, are those whose impact has been seen mostly in the last half century, among them Diane Ackerman, John Krakauer, David McCullough, and Cornel West. Entries are headed by author's birth year and birthplace, and, if applicable, date of death and by signature work and primary genres, such as environmental writing or travel narratives. The biographical sketches are around 850 words and are followed by selected lists of works broken down into such categories as nonfiction, fiction, and teleplays. Each entry also has a listing of print and Internet resources for futher information. * Booklist *
This book would be invaluable to library school students and public librarians who want to familiarize themselves with well-known, prominent, and heavily requested nonfiction authors. * Public Libraries *
The purpose of this title is to provide librarians and other users with background information about the authors to aid in selection and collection development to meet reader interest. It might also come in handy for Book Clubs and as a reference for students. An extensive Author/Title Index is included as well as a Genre Index. * Colorado Association of Libraries *
The reader of 100 Most Popular Nonfiction Authors will find useful information on researchable subjects and could be surprised to see how many nonfiction writers like Anne Dillard also produce fiction. This volume is easy to use and should be of wide interest and value to students and leisure readers alike. It is highly recommended. * ARBA *
This is a timely reference book . . . The moderate length and clear layout of the articles and the publishers usual high standard of book design and production make this an inviting reference book for both browsing and the quick retrieval of information. It is recommended for public libraries, both for librarians and for patrons. * The Australian Library Journal *

Author Bio

Bernard A. Drew, is a freelance writer/editor, and author of numerous books, including 100 Most Popular Genre Authors (Libraries Unlimited, 2005).