Librarians who work with readers will find this well-loved guide to be a treasure trove of information. With descriptive annotations of thousands of genre titles mapped by genre and subgenre, this is the readers' advisor's go-to reference.
· Helps librarians answer the challenging question "What should I read next?"
· Helps LIS students understand popular genres and better select books for which readers are looking
· Serves as a starting point for library patrons looking for their next read
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Diana Tixier Herald is Youth Collection Librarian at Mesa County Libraries in Colorado, an author, a readers' advisory consultant, workshop presenter, and speaker. She is winner of NoveList's Margaret E. Monroe Library Adult Services Award.
Samuel Stavole-Carter is the Teen Services Coordinator for Mesa County Libraries and a member of YALSA.
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