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Historical fiction has surged in popularity in recent years,
with new subgenres emerging (e.g. Viking romance, religious
thrillers) and reader interest showing no signs of slowing down.
This follow-up to Johnson's critically acclaimed guide published in
2005 covers new territory by focusing on English-language
historical novels for adults published between mid-2004 and
mid-2008, in particular those commonly found in American public
library collections. The author's unique approach involves
classifying titles by subgenres, rather than strictly by geography
and chronology; thereby grouping read-alikes together. It gives
users a deeper understanding of the genre, an update on new titles,
and an easy way to identify read-alikes and book club selections
for library patrons. More than 2700 historical fiction titles,
about 2,000 new to this volume, are organized and described.
Unlike guides that take a simple geographic-chronological approach
to listing historical fiction, this book takes a genre approach,
with chapters devoted to historical romances, mysteries,
adventures, etc. By grouping titles by subgenre and theme, and
describing their features and plots, it guides users to similar
titles and read-alikes. Focusing on English-language novels
published since the mid '90s, plus the perennial favorites commonly
available in libraries, it details 3,800 books set in times prior
to the mid-20th century. Appendices contain lists of award-winning
titles and targeted reading lists. Detailed indexes are available
for authors, titles, subjects, time/place, and character names. An
essential guide for readers' advisors and other professionals who
guide readers in book selection, this book will also aid in
collection development. Recent burgeoning reader interest in
historical fiction has created a tremendous outpouring of
historical novels from the publishing world. While there are
several guides devoted to historical novels, they take a simple
geographic-chronological approach, and do not organize titles in a
way that effectively matches reading preferences. In contrast, this
book takes a genre approach to historical fiction, with chapters
devoted to historical romances, historical mysteries, historical
adventures, and so forth. By grouping titles by subgenre and theme,
and describing their features and plots, the book will guide users
to similar titles and read-alikes. Focusing on English-language
novels published since the mid '90s plus the perennial favorites
commonly available in libraries, this book guides you and your
patrons to more than 3,800 books set in times prior to the mid-20th
century and in which historical events play an integral role.
Chapters are organized according to subgenre and type, i.e.,
traditional, epics, romance, sagas, westerns, crime, adventure,
thrillers, literary, inspirational, time-slip, alternate histories,
and fantasy. Within chapters, Johnson further groups the titles
according to sub-subgenres and time/place. In addition to
bibliographic information and brief plot summaries, you'll find
information on award winners, biographical novels, classics, and
indications of titles appropriate for young adults and book groups.
Appendixes contain lists of award-winning titles and targeted
reading lists (e.g., historical fiction featuring Latinos). Further
access to the titles is provided by detailed indexes for authors,
titles, subjects, time/place, and character names. This guide will
give you a deeper understanding of the historical fiction genre,
update you on new titles, reacquaint you with classics, and help
you easily identify read-alikes and book club selections for your
patrons. It will also help you find fiction titles set in
particular times and places to complement curriculum needs or meet
specific areas of interest. An essential guide for readers'
advisors and other professionals who guide readers in their book
selections, this book will also aid collection development
specialists and educators. Young adult and adult. Grades 10 and up.
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