Overview
"Happily ever after"" and all it entails keeps millions of romance fiction readers devouring approximately 10,000 titles published in the genre annually. Whether you’re already a devotee or a newbie in urgent need of some orientation, you’ll find this readers’ advisory guide the perfect tool for building and maintaining your library’s romance collection, answering patron questions, and leading fans of the genre in their exploration of new authors and titles. With panache and unbridled enthusiasm, Bradford begins with an informative and entertaining overview of the genre's history, including a proposed working definition of ""romance"" and an explanation of why it matters; sketches out the ways in which romance has expanded in terms of both content and formats; provides guidance on discovering titles from both traditional and indie publishers, best practices for building a robust collection, and suggested resources for keeping up to date; walks you through the myriad of romance subgenres, tropes, and common terms; offers readers’ advisory interview tips for navigating fans’ spectrum of ""sexpectations,"" from sweet to steamy, to assist with connecting readers with the perfect book; shares advice for author visits and other library programming; and includes a comprehensive index that will help you find the information you need quickly."
Full Product Details
Author: Robin Bradford
Publisher: American Library Association
Imprint: ALA Editions
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 22.90cm
ISBN: 9780838938676
ISBN 10: 0838938671
Pages: 120
Publication Date: 29 March 2023
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
"""Going beyond authors and titles, Bradford has suggestions on keeping current with the genre and handling patron complaints about spicier titles ... This is an excellent tool for those unfamiliar with the genre, but even experienced romance readers and professional readers' advisors will find helpful information and reminders."" -- Library Journal"
Author Information
Robin Bradford has earned a BA and MA in English, an MS in Library Science, and a JD, but has found a home in building reader-focused, popular collections in public libraries. She was recognized as RWA’s 2016 Librarian of the Year, a Library Journal Mover & Shaker in 2018, and is addicted to books and dedicated to helping others discover a love of reading. She has worked with authors to help get their titles into these collections, worked with librarians to push for equal treatment of genre fiction, and worked with readers so that they can find their favorite authors on their library's shelves.
