Assignment 3

One book that fiction readers would enjoy is a biography of Liz Murray entitled Breaking Night.  This of course, is in our biography section and would be of interest to anyone who enjoys a "feel good happy ending".  The story is very inspirational.

Another genre is history in the 973's.  A book I would recommend for those who enjoy historical fiction would be Killing Lincoln by Bill O'Reilly.  Definitely reads like fiction, but based in fact.

The third genre I chose is faith.  Located in the 133's, I would recommend Law of Attraction expecially for those interested in self help reading.

Finally an ultimate medical genre in the 616's is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skoot.  Anyone interested in medical ethics as Robin Cook, would like this book.

Assignment 2

Some of the information about nonfiction reading pretty common sense.  However, it was interesting to view the categories of nonfiction in much the same way as fiction.

Week 8
Assignment 1
Read the two articles.  I found I totally agree with the suggestion that people who read fiction can be interested in narrative nonfiction if introduced by the many factors stated in the articles.

Assignment 4

Checked out Little, Brown and discovered that they are promoting Finishing School.  Sounds a bit different from some of the trends today.  Also looked at Penguin Teen.  Found it interesting that they link to what they call miniwebsites, which are websites which are devoted to each individual book.

Assignment 3

Looked at School Library Journal.  Although they are seasonal, they are still folowing some books over the summer.  Also checked out Teen Reads and was able to see some of the new books that are coming out.

Week 7

Assignment 1

Intersting flow chart.  Makes it esay to recommend.

Assignment 2

No surprise that YA literature crosses over to all ages.  We enjoy reading the stories and of course, now some popular authors are now writing for that genre.