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Loading... Sequels: An Annotated Guide to Novels in Seriesby Janet Husband
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 "The fourth edition of Sequels: An Annotated Guide to Novels in Series is a substantial update of the 1997 book, more than 113 pages longer and larger in physical size. All of the entries from the earlier books have been retained and updated, while many more series that would be found in a medium-sized public library have been added. In the A listing alone, there are 61 new entries. The book follows the same format as in the earlier editions, with entries in alphabetical order. Each entry includes the author’s name, an introduction to the series, and an annotated list of all the books in the series with original publisher and publication date. Information is current through 2007. The book has a title index; however, it no longer has the subject index that was in the third edition, which is a drawback. This new edition of Sequels will be welcomed by librarians because of the numerous new and updated series listings and the excellent annotations. However, libraries that have added databases such as NoveList or The Reader’s Advisor Online—or, for that matter, the electronic version, eSequels—already have sequel information and book descriptions and will have to decide if they also need a print resource." “An effective and easy-to-use librarian’s resource.”
Sequels, the most popular and long-lasting guide to novels in series, returns with greatly expanded series listings. Mysteries continue to be a mainstay, with fantasy, science fiction, and romance listings, plus non-genre fiction selections from authors such as Edward Abbey and Lawrence Durrell. The authors have carefully sifted through a growing group of series to select those most likely to be available in a medium-sized public library, weeding out esoteric, obscure, and less popular series. This classic reference includes hundreds of annotated series, title and subject indexes, and suggestions for reading order. Library professionals will find Answers to the perennial question, "What should I read next?" Guidance on the chronology of a series Easy-to-use tools to identify novels by character, setting, and author The definitive resource for novels in series Including series started since 1989 and updated through 2007, Sequels will be the most complete resource for general readers and library patrons as well as readers' advisors; public, university, and high school reference librarians; acquisition and collection management librarians; and even bookstore staff and book reviewers. The expanded Sequels, 4th edition, will become the RA and reference librarian's resource of choice! No library descriptions found. |
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this fourth edition. Mysteries continue to be a mainstay, along with fantasy, science fiction, and romance listings, plus non-genre fiction selections. All of the authors and series in the first three editions have been retained in revised and updated entries (author web sites are new to this edition), and many new series created since 1997 have been added. Series likely to be found
in a medium-sized public library collection are still emphasized. Series aimed at juvenile or young adult readers are generally excluded, but exceptions have been made for series that have a large and loyal adult audience. Entries are
listed alphabetically by the cover-name of the author, and include author biographies. Brief title entries give a short synopsis. There is also
information on film and television adaptations of each title, omnibus collections, and other publications of interest. The authors are retired
librarians.