03172nam 2200637Ia 450 991078420660332120230607220905.00-8389-9907-7(CKB)1000000000345686(EBL)289138(OCoLC)476044114(SSID)ssj0000207579(PQKBManifestationID)11954579(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000207579(PQKBWorkID)10239376(PQKB)10628072(Au-PeEL)EBL3001583(CaPaEBR)ebr10179778(Au-PeEL)EBL289138(MiAaPQ)EBC3001583(EXLCZ)99100000000034568620010620d2002 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrThe mystery readers' advisory[electronic resource] the librarian's clues to murder and mayhem /John Charles, Joanna Morrison, Candace ClarkChicago American Library Association20021 online resource (239 p.)ALA readers' advisory seriesDescription based upon print version of record.0-8389-0811-X Includes bibliographical references (p. 180-197) and index.Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chatper 1: Mysteries: Why Readers Love Them; Chapter 2: A Short History of the Mystery; Chapter 3: Mystery Subgenres: Characteristics and Appeal; Chapter 4: Mystery Readers and the Readers' Advisory Interview; Chapter 5: Resources: It's Who, Not What, You Know; Chapter 6: Collection Development; Chapter 7: Marketing Your Mystery Collection; Appendix; Select Bibliography; Index; Whodunit?. Taking the ''mystery'' out of serving mystery fans in the library, authors and avid mystery fans John Charles, Joanna Morrison, and Candace Clark uncover the evidence in this comprehensive and fun readers' advisory. Covering the popular mystery genre from collection development to programming and marketing tips, this is the one-stop source for librarians and mystery readers alike. In this handy reference, you'll find an introduction to the world of mystery, a step-by-step guide on how to interview readers in order to match their tastes with stories (''Do you like noir or cozy?''), pALA readers' advisory series.Fiction in librariesUnited StatesLibrariesUnited StatesSpecial collectionsDetective and mystery storiesReaders' advisory servicesUnited StatesDetective and mystery storiesBibliographyFiction in librariesLibrariesSpecial collectionsDetective and mystery stories.Readers' advisory servicesDetective and mystery stories025.2/78088372Charles John1962-1504186Morrison Joanna1504187Clark Candace1950-1504188MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910784206603321The mystery readers' advisory3733047UNINA