Strictly Science Fiction
A Guide to Reading Interests
Price: $55.00
ISBN13: 9781563088933
ISBN10: 1563088932
Book code: LU8932
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Hardcover
| 298 pages
Publication Date: 06/06/2002
Series: Genreflecting Advisory Series
DESCRIPTION
have you been looking for a comprehensive, up-to-date readers' advisory guide to science fiction? This versatile new title will make it easy to explore the genre and its many facets and find exactly what you are looking for. There is something for everyone?from true classics, space opera, aliens, and robots, to cutting-edge, high-tech material. Titles are grouped thematically and accompanied by annotations ranging from brief descriptions to more in-depth coverage. An invaluable guide for your collection and as a readers' advisory tool. A must for library professionals and SciFi fans of all ages!
Makes it easy to explore the genre and find the SF books you are looking for.
REVIEWS
"The concise annotations give clear descriptions of the plots and the conversational tone will appeal to young adults as well as to librarians."?
"[S]hould stand as a welcome resource for teachers, librarians, readers' advisors, and students interested in exploring the infinite worlds of both classic and modern science fiction."?
"[T]his book with easy to read, well worded reviews and other data, should find a home in every public library as well as community college libraries supporting science fiction study. This book makes you want to go out and read all these good science fiction adventures."?
"[e]xemplary organization and layout...the book lies open nicely."?
"Readers' advisory can be one of the most rewarding aspects of library work. You get a chance to share some of your favorite books with eager readers and try to provide them with an engaging and enjoyable reading experience. Of course, then there are the times when the advisee is fixated on a genre that you know little about. Or seems so well read that you should be the one asking for a recommendation. Or is just plain picky. Those are the times when this book is useful...for those who want to dive deep into sci fi, or just want to get their feet wet but don't know where to start, this book will help."?
"For science fiction buffs, this volume of the Genreflecting Advisory Series may lead them to a title they have not yet read. For that, the reader will be eternally grateful. For the librarian who isn't a science fiction buff, this will be a true help when working with patrons who are interested in the genre...Recommended for high school libraries where science fiction is a motivation to read and for all public libraries."?
"Like other volumes in the extremely useful series, this title will not only serve as a readers' advisory and collection development tool but will also educate librarians. Recommended for public and high-school libraries."?
DIANA TIXIER HERALD, a former readers' advisory librarian, is a consultant and lecturer from Grand Junction, Colorado, who specializes in genre fiction. She currently serves as Chair of the ALA Young Adult Services Association Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers Committee and has been elected to the Margaret A. Edwards Committee.
BONNIE KUNZEL is Teen Specialist in the Youth Services Department of Princeton Public Library in Mercer County, New Jersey. She is also president of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA).