Hybrid fiction, balancing between multiple genres, offers a gateway to readers wishing to explore different kinds of novels than the ones they normally gravitate to, such as swoony romance/fantasies for speculative-fiction fans and horror- or sci-fi-inflected thrillers for habitual thriller readers. Here are a range of genre blends to share with patrons.
By Melissa DeWild Searching for display inspiration or looking to update your collection? Start fresh with a new series. From fantasy that charms, challenges, and delights to cozy mysteries to decidedly un-cozy thrillers, we suggest 108 first-in-series titles.
“Engaging, thoroughly researched guide to women artists and creators...includes extensively cited biographical information and describes the cultural context in which the artist lived and worked...goes beyond biographical details to provide insight into why these women became creators...a window into the many accomplishments of Asian artists over the centuries...illuminating”—Library Journal
With this book, Khaled A. Beydoun details how the American War on Terror has facilitated and intensified the network of anti-Muslim campaigns unfolding across the world. The New Crusades offers a critical and intimate examination of global Islamophobia and its manifestations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and regions beyond and in between.
By Michael Rodriguez The Globe to Globe Festival collection is sure to inspire scholars, performers, and students of Shakespeare, as well as anyone who values or teaches intercultural theater. Recommended for any schools with drama programs or courses on Shakespeare.
By Rob Tench Secret Files from World Wars to Cold War is an excellent compilation of primary documents. The collection of 12,000 documents explores British government secret intelligence files on four key 20th-century conflicts: the Spanish Civil War, World War II, the early years of the Cold War, and the Korean War.
By Neal Wyatt Barry Trott, Adult Services Consultant with the Library of Virginia and chair of RUSA’s Dartmouth Medal committee, talks to LJ about reference work, reference sources, and the work of the Dartmouth Medal committee.
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