Jewish American Literature A Guide to Reading Interests

Subjects:

• Library & Information Science » Adult Services -- General
• Library & Information Science » Adult Services -- Readers' Advisory
• Library & Information Science » Reference -- General

Awards:

• 2004 R&S Reference Book Award by the Association of Jewish Libraries

Reviews:

• Starred Review
  The latest entry in the "Genreflecting Advisory Series" is this superb bibliography of Jewish American fiction.... Reisner thoroughly examines Jewish literary fiction, using the series' subcategories of character, story, setting, and language to distinguish major works; she also identifies a canon of major literary and classic authors.... The breadth and depth of Reisner's knowledge are exceptional.... This timely, well-researched, well-indexed volume is necessary for all public libraries.
  —Library Journal April 15, 2005
• Reisner's guide--informative, true to its intended scope, and well indexed--is not only a useful tool for inquiring minds but will make its way as a list-lover's favorite. A brief, well-written introduction explains the book's organization, and entries are concisely annotated....Recommended. All library collections, teachers, and book selectors.
  —Choice June 2005
• This work has already been awarded the 2005 Judaica Reference and Bibliography Awards prize from the Research and Special Libraries Division of the Association of Jewish Libraries and one can do no better than quote their accolade for the book. "This book aids collection development and reader advisory services ranging from public, synagogue, community centre, and school libraries to academic and research institutions".
  —Reference Reviews December 2005
• At last, a perfect readers' advisory for Jewish American literature! This compendium will be a godsend to librarians, booksellers, and the reading public....[Reisner] has provided us with a treasure trove of worthwhile information in an attractive and accessible format.
  —Jewish Book World Spring 2005

Table of Contents:

• Acknowledgments
• Introduction
• Building and Maintaining a Collection of Jewish American Literature
• Mysteries and Thrillers
• Historical Fiction
• Science Fiction and Fantasy
• Stories of Love and Romance
• Literary Fiction
• Holocaust Literature: Memoir and Fiction
• Biography and Autobiography
• Readers Advisory Resources
• Author/Title Index
• Subject Index

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