Description
Book Synopsis‘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 need of some orientation, you’ll find this readers’ advisory guide the perfect tool for building and maintaining your library’s romance collection.
Trade ReviewGoing beyond authors and titles, Bradford has suggestions on keeping current with the genre and handling patron complaints about spicier titles ... This is an excellent tool for those unfamiliar with the genre, but even experienced romance readers and professional readers’ advisors will find helpful information and reminders."
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Library Journal "Romance expert Bradford's guide to the genre packs a ton of useful information into a slim volume ... Readers' advisors, whether they are new to the genre or seasoned citizens of Romancelandia, will find
The Readers' Advisory Guide to Romance to be a supremely useful guide for helping romance readers in their communities."
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BooklistTable of ContentsSeries Introduction
Introduction: Welcome to Romancelandia! Chapter 1: A (Very) Brief History and Definition of the Modern Romance Novel
Chapter 2: The Ever-Expanding World of Romance
Chapter 3: The Challenge of Formats
Chapter 4: Subgenres of Romance
Chapter 5: Tropes in Romance
Chapter 6: Romance and Readers Advisory
Chapter 7: The S Word: From Sweet to Steamy, Talking about Sex with Readers
Chapter 8: Programming and Author Visits
Chapter 9: Staying Current with the Genre
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