The readers' advisory guide to genre fiction
From psychological suspense and historical fiction to "gentle reads" and romance, this new guide from expert readers' advisor Joyce Saricks explores the many worlds of fiction. Covering fifteen popular genres (including often-neglected literary titles), each chapter includes a definit...
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THE READERS' ADVISORY GUIDE TO GENRE BLENDS