popular literature

Discusses prioritizing reading in libraries and in schools, focusing on the important role libraries have, a librarian's job of searching for research findings, and making pleasure reading a priority.

Defines the features and characteristics of popular reading genres and subgenres, including historical fiction, westerns, crime, adventure, romance, science fiction, fantasy, horror, Christian fiction, and emerging genres, each with a listing of representative titles, and includes essays on the social nature of reading, and readers' advisory.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on American popular fiction, covering significant writers, including Dan Brown, Tom Clancy, Anne Rice, and others, and novels, such as "The Bourne Identity," "The Horse Whisperer," and "The Silence of the Lambs.".

Provides analysis of over 1600 popular works including summary of the work, analysis of themes and characters, discussion of stylistic techniques, and more.

Profiles one hundred of today's most popular nonfiction writers, with an overview of each author's personal and professional lives, literary accomplishments, genre, and awards, with reading lists and contact information for each entry.

Presents biographical sketches of one hundred popular fiction authors representing all major genres including science fiction, mysteries, and fantasy, and profiles their careers and literary credentials.