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The readers' advisory renaissance of the past few decades has focused almost exclusively on fiction. However, many readers relish nonfiction, not j... read full description

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May 07, 2008
Ellee rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I read this collection of essays to enrich my readers' advisory skills, which I use nigh daily in my role as a public librarian. I found these essays interesting, enjoyable, as well as helpful in carrying out one of my roles as a librarian. Very insightful.

Very highly recommended for all public librarians!!
Oct 30, 2008
Carrie rated it: 4 of 5 stars
A very good overview of nonfiction readers advisory. I know a lot more about how to help readers find what they would enjoy. It also explained well the difference between narrative nonfiction and informational nonfiction.
Jan 03, 2008
Angel rated it: 4 of 5 stars
See my note on it in my blog:

http://gypsylibrarian.blogspot.com/2006/...
Dec 11, 2011
Lauren rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Nov 30, 2010
Colleen rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jul 19, 2010
Marianne rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Mar 02, 2009
Kaite rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Feb 17, 2009
Neil rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Dec 03, 2008
Yosafbridg rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Sep 22, 2007
Michelle rated it: 4 of 5 stars