The Readers' Advisory Guide to Romance

"Happily ever after" and all it entails keeps millions of romance fiction readers devouring approximately 10,000 titles...
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Author: Robin Bradford
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The Readers' Advisory Guide to Romance by Bradford, Robin

The Readers' Advisory Guide to Romance

$207.58

The Readers' Advisory Guide to Romance

$207.58
Author: Robin Bradford
Format: Paperback
Language: English
"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.


Author: Robin Bradford
Publisher: ALA Editions
Published: 03/29/2023
Pages: 120
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 8.82h x 5.98w x 0.32d
ISBN: 9780838938676


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 08/01/2023 pg. 108

About the Author
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.

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