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The Mystery Readers' Advisory - The Librarian's Clues to Murder and Mayhem (Paperback)
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The Mystery Readers' Advisory - The Librarian's Clues to Murder and Mayhem (Paperback)
Series: ALA Readers' Advisory
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Whodunit? Taking the ""mystery"" out of serving mystery fans in the
library, authors and avid mystery fans John Charles, Joanna
Morrison, and Candace Clark uncover the evidence in this
comprehensive and fun readers' advisory. Covering the popular
mystery genre from collection development to programming and
marketing tips, this is the one-stop source for librarians and
mystery readers alike. In this handy reference, you'll find an
introduction to the world of mystery, a step-by-step guide on how
to interview readers in order to match their tastes with stories
(""Do you like noir or cozy?""), programming ideas, marketing
strategies, and collection development tips on the sticky issues of
weeding, paperbacks, and obtaining out-of-print titles. The second
half of the book presents two winning booklists organized by themes
(e.g., Classic, Ecclesiastical, Cozy) and subgenres (e.g., Private
Investigator, Legal Thrillers, True Crime). And a where-to-go guide
for more specifics includes reference information, review
literature, specialty publishers, and Websites. Packed with
information, this user-friendly book will help you to: Develop your
understanding of the mystery world - its awards (Edgar and Dagger),
popular publications (The Drood Review and Mystery Review), hot
authors, and more; Build an enticing mystery collection; Make
insightful mystery recommendations to curious readers; Organize
discussion groups and author programs; Market the library and its
mystery center; This latest installment in the popular ALA Readers'
Advisory series offers a crash course in the world of mystery. If
you'd like to create a dynamic mystery center in your library but
don't know where to start, solve the puzzle using the clues in The
Mystery Readers' Advisory.
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