A few good books using contemporary readers' advisory strategies to connect readers with books - Maatta, Stephanie L. (New York Neal-Schuman Publishers, 2010)
From cuneiform to Kindle -- History and context of readers' advisory in the library -- The role of the reader and the act of reading -- Tags, clouds, and participatory readers' advisory services -- Reading electronically through sight and sound -- Beyond the general reference interview -- Knowing a few good books -- Reading in the genres -- Adventure, suspense, thrillers, and mysteries -- Science fiction, fantasy, and horror -- Romance, historical fiction, and westerns -- Merging, emerging, and re-emerging genres -- Readers' advisory services for special populations -- List culture -- Book awards and award-winning books -- Reading groups old and new -- Reading events : a celebration of reading, books, and authors -- Reflections on the future of reading and readers' advisory.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Keywords: Readers' advisory services -- United States; Readers' advisory services -- Technological innovations; Fiction in libraries -- United States; Books and reading -- United States; Books and reading -- History