1993: What Do I Read Next? : A Reader's Guide to Current Genre Fiction : Fantasy, Western, Romance, Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction (Hardcover)

by Neil Barron (Author), Wayne Barton (Author), Kirstin Ramsdell (Author), Steven A. Stilwell (Author)

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Guide to Current Genre Fiction. Gale. 1990. 547p. permanent paper. index. ISBN 0-8103-7555-9. $75. ref The genre categories presented in this new annual, a hefty reader's advisory guide, include mystery, romance, Western, fantasy, horror, and science fiction. And the categories are agreeably wide--mysteries include John le Carre's The Russia House , horror has Marianne Wiggins's John Dollar , and science fiction lists Martin Amis's London Fields . Surveyed are 1477 titles from the late 1980s and early 1990; each entry and plot summary ends with a list of three to five "other books you might like." Eight indexes include series, time period, geographic, genre type (with many subdivisions), character name, character description (amnesiacs, gamblers, mutants, etc.), author, and title. This guide's usefulness would be expanded if the "other books" listings were included in the title index. Also missing is a designation for hardback or paperback titles, a useful distinction when searching for books in most public library collections. Though the Fiction Catalog (Wilson, 1985. 11th ed.) covers wider ground and remains the most essential reader's advisory tool, What Do I Read Next? is an irresistible supplemental tool sure to get steady use in large fiction collections. Excellent browsing ground for genre readers, this also supplements Betty Rosenberg's much-applauded Genreflections (Libraries Unlimited, 1986). Bonus features include essays on the year's trends and highlights in each fiction category, as well as comprehensive listings of genre awards.
- Keddy Ann Outlaw, Harris Cty. P.L., Houston
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Thomson Gale (November 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810382350
• ISBN-13: 978-0810382350
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.8 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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1.0 out of 5 stars Way Too Expensive, September 28, 2000

By	Scott Hadaway (Sacramento, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This is Way too Expensive for what your getting. Sorry Guys, Had to be said.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference, October 10, 2000

By	"inkslinger" (Eaton, OH USA) - See all my reviews

"What Do I read Next" is an excellent reference for anyone interested in genre fiction. As a readers advisory, it does a very good job of explaining the different sub genre categories available within Mystery, Romance, Western, Inspirational, and Horror fiction. It then goes even further to explain the story types that make up each sub genre -- a very important distinction for anyone who has ever tried to find a particular story theme or time period within the genres. In romance, for example, Historical Romance is a sub genre. Within this sub genre are different story types like Medieval romance or Regency romance or even Americana Romance. You can also search for titles by locale, character, time period, occupation and much more! It also has the added feature of suggesting other titles you might like. Knowing what you're looking for goes a long way in finding what you're looking for! However, I do agree that the price for the book is high, but that is what a library is for! This title is probably available to you from your local library. If it isn't, request that it be added to the collection. Updated every year, it is an invaluable source for anyone who's ever been in that frustrating position of trying to decide, "What do I read next?"