Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2896557 in Books
• Published on: 1997-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 1679 pages

From School Library Journal

Gr 6 Up--This volume consists of more than 4800 titles taken from the volumes of the "What Do I Read Next?" series (Gale). Review citations and a list of the authors' other works are not included, but the information is otherwise the same except for occasional copying errors. The books cited, all published between 1989 and 1996, are listed alphabetically by author. Entries include title, publication date, genre/subgenre (e.g., Science Fiction [Parody; Space Opera] or Horror [Werewolf Story]), a brief description of major characters, time period, locale, a short plot summary, and suggestions of other titles to read. The "Other books you might like" suggestions range from juvenile through adult novels and include older works but are appropriate to the audience for the annotated title. Useful indexes provide access by time period, geographic setting, story type, character name, author, and title. The index of books in series covers only recent titles, making sequel chronology difficult to sort out. Genre fans will enjoy exploring the book, but it will be most useful in libraries lacking the "What Do I Read Next" series.

Carolyn Caywood, Virginia Beach Public Library, VA

Copyright 1998 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal
Linking readers of fiction, regardless of age, to specific topics is always a challenge for reader's advisers. Barron, who has compiled numerous concise surveys of fiction (e.g., Anatomy of Wonder, Bowker, 1995. 4th ed.), offers assistance with this impressive guide. Based on the publisher's classic "What Do I Read Next?" series, this volume classifies 4800 novels and story collections published between 1989 and 1996, providing responses to such queries as "What titles feature vampires?" The work is arranged under the three headings listed in the subtitle, and the information includes main characters, publisher, series citation, place of publication, historical period, locale, character stereotype, brief plot summary, and allied titles. Eight indexes cover subject classifications and character names, author, geographic setting, and other variations. This excellent reference will become a standard source on sf, fantasy, and horror.?Richard K. Burns, MSLS, Hatboro, Pa.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.