Fluent in Fantasy: A Guide to Reading Interests

(Hardback)

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The rich and complex genre of fantasy fiction appeals to readers of all ages. Designed for readers' advisors and collection development specialists in public, school, and college libraries, this in-depth guide expands upon the material on fantasy fiction offered in Genreflecting. Herald offers a historical and structural overview of the genre, describes 15 subgenres and a score of variations within them, and lists the best and most current reads available in the fantasy arena. Descriptive entries contain information about pertinent review resources, bibliographies, criticism, awards, and organizations. An author/title and subject index help provide easy access to specific titles and authors and an appendix lists recommended fantasy titles for young adults. A must for readers' advisors and collection development specialists, this book will also be valuable to writers, researchers, bookstore owners, and dedicated fans of fantasy fiction.

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Librarians new to reader's advisory and unfamiliar with the fantasygenres will find [this] guide very helpfulDescribes 15 fantasy subgenreslisting for each the best and most current books available. * Library Journal *
For those libraries thatprefer the GENREFLECTING approach to genre fictionRecommended for high-school and public libraries; FANTASY AND HORROR is recommended for academic libraries as well. * Ref Bks Bulletin *
Comprehensive yet easy to use, this book is an indispensable guide for middle and high school librarians as well as those in public libraries. Young adults themselves can easily glean the information they need from this well-organized, clear guide. * VOYA *
*Her emphasis is on the story and its place in the genre rather than publication data. * Ref & Research Book News *
This useful book begins by providing a definition of fantasy and a history of the genre. * School Library Journal *
The general readerwill find a guide not only to the most popular titles but to some neglected classics. * Sci Fi Research Review *
This comprehensive resource defines and organizes the many subgenres of fantasy literature. Annotations and recommended lists of titles with keywords help readers to find similar books.This accessible guide is easy for teens to use themselves. * VOYA *

Author Bio

Diana Tixier Herald, a former readers' advisory librarian, is program and outreach manager at Delta County Libraries, Delta, CO, and an author, readers' advisory consultant, workshop presenter, and speaker.