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Suicide Stitch (Paperback, 2nd ed.): Sarah L. Johnson Suicide Stitch (Paperback, 2nd ed.)
Sarah L. Johnson
R435 R367 Discovery Miles 3 670 Save R68 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Terrace VI - Forbidden Fruit (Paperback): Sarah L. Johnson, Robert Bose Terrace VI - Forbidden Fruit (Paperback)
Sarah L. Johnson, Robert Bose
R444 R377 Discovery Miles 3 770 Save R67 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Terrace VII - Wall of Fire (Paperback): Sarah L. Johnson, Robert P Bose Terrace VII - Wall of Fire (Paperback)
Sarah L. Johnson, Robert P Bose
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Lead with FAITH - Building a Strong Foundation so You Can Rise Up, Slay Fear, and Serve Well (Paperback): Sarah L. Johnson Lead with FAITH - Building a Strong Foundation so You Can Rise Up, Slay Fear, and Serve Well (Paperback)
Sarah L. Johnson
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Historical Fiction II - A Guide to the Genre, 2nd Edition (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition): Sarah L. Johnson Historical Fiction II - A Guide to the Genre, 2nd Edition (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
Sarah L. Johnson
R3,130 Discovery Miles 31 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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.

Historical Fiction - A Guide to the Genre (Hardcover, Annotated Ed): Sarah L. Johnson Historical Fiction - A Guide to the Genre (Hardcover, Annotated Ed)
Sarah L. Johnson
R3,130 Discovery Miles 31 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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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