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Make Mine a Mystery A Reader's Guide to Mystery and Detective Fiction
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Gary Warren Niebuhr
Book Code: LU7847
ISBN: 1-56308-784-7
ISBN-13: 978-1-56308-784-4
624 pages
Libraries Unlimited
Publication: 4/30/2003
List Price: $65.00 (UK Sterling Price: £37.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 7 x 10
Subjects: Awards:
  • Council for Wisconsin Writers, Inc. Kenneth Kingery Scholarly Book Award, 2004
  • 2004 MaCavity Award for Best Biographical/Critical Mystery Work from Mystery Readers International
  • 2004 Bucheron 35: World Mystery Convention Anthony Award
Reviews:
  • [a]dvises how to become familiar with the mystery genre in order to become a reader's advisor and how to build a mystery fiction collection, and describes mystery fiction during the 19th and 20th centuries....lists more than 2,500 titles, arranged by broad categories of Amateur, Public, and Private Detectives, then by such subcategories as eccentric detectives, lone wolf police, and lawyer detectives. Where possible, plot summaries are supplied, and for series by an author (e.g., V.I. Warshawsky mysteries), all titles are listed....In a crowded field, Niebuhr's source is a worthwhile addition. Recommended. All libraries.
    —Choice     November 2003
  • [A] worthy book for those seeking an introduction to the genre ...
    —Crime and Detective Stories     September 2004
  • In a reference aimed at readers' advisory librarians, Niebuhr covers considerable ground in knowledgeable, readable, and generally accurate fashion.
    —Mystery Scene     2003
  • Sub-genres, tag lines and icons informing the browser of the relative level of violence, sexuality, and general theme matter of individual titles, and more, set Make Mine a Mystery apart into a class of its own as a distinctive and first-rate resource for librarians and dedicated mystery readers.
    —Midwest Book Review     November 2003
  • Niebuhr's type-of-detective approach is a useful way of classifying the factors that appeal to mystery readers, and the indexes offer alternative pointers to titles that readers might like....Among guides to mystery fiction, this one stands out as being thorough and current. Essential for public libraries.
    —Booklist     May 1, 2003
  • This is a very useful volume, both for the librarian working in a readers' advisory capacity and for the mystery reader searching for new books.
    —Reference Reviews     18(2) March 2004
Description: If you've been searching for a comprehensive readers' advisory guide for mystery and detective fiction, look no further. With more than 2,500 titles and more than 200 authors, this book will provide you with an excellent overview and a thorough understanding of the genre, from topics of interest, a history of mystery fiction, and subgenres, to hints for advising readers, and a discussion of collection development and preservation techniques. Even with no prior knowledge about the genre, with this guide you will find it easy to answer questions raised by readers. And if you're an avid reader of mystery and detective fiction, you will love this book as you explore titles and gain an even deeper insight into the genre. Books can be searched by author, title, character, subject, and location. An indispensable resource for library professionals, educators, and mystery fans!
PDF Catalogs:
Readers Advisory Catalog 2007.pdf
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