Read 'Em Their Writes A Handbook for Mystery and Crime Fiction Book Discussions

Subjects:

• Library & Information Science » Adult Services -- General
• Library & Information Science » Adult Services -- Reading Programs

Reviews:

• In one concise book, groups wishing to specialize in mystery fiction discussions can find detailed step-by-step instructions and a wealth of information about mystery writers and their works. It is a well thought out reference work suitable for any size public library.
  —Colorado Association of Libraries January 2008
• In this book club guide for mystery and crime fiction groups, Niebuhr explains, for those in or starting book clubs, how to select books, while recommending which are best. In addition, he suggests ways to conduct a discussion and find a leader and participants. Noting that what works may not fit the typical definition of the genre, he gives a list of 100 titles, with background on the author and book and publishing information, setting, time period, series notes, plot summary, subject headings, appeal points, similar works, and questions. He then gives brief descriptions of 50 additional titles....Five indexes are organized by author, title, subject, location, and time period.
  —Reference & Research Book News February 2007
• Given his background, it is obvious that Niebuhr's voice of experience is authoratative and reliable. This title is most appropriate for public libraries. Although it is a handbook, it should be available for circulation and not used solely as a reference guide. The information about organizing discussions for book groups is universal and applies equally to other genres....This title is very useful, and hopefull it will help librarians and readers explore and discuss mystery and crime fiction more knowledgeably.
  —Technicalities July/August 2007
• Niebuhr, library director for Greendale and author of two previous mystery handbooks, has put together a guide for starting a mystery book club (perhaps a perfect post-holidays activity for winter). Along with tips and background information, sample questions are provided for 100 mysteries.
  —Milwaukee Journal Sentinel December 3, 2006

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Mystery Book Discussions
• An Overview of This Book
• Why Talk About Books?
• General Book Discussion Leader Procedures
• General Book Discussion Participant Procedures
• 100 Mystery and Crime Fiction Books to Discuss
• 50 Additional Mystery and Crime Fiction Books to Consider for Discussions
• Appendix
• Indexes

PDF Catalogs:
Readers Advisory Catalog 2007.pdf	LU Public Library Spring 2008.pdf