A wall of portraits, a hall of doors -- Talking with historical fiction readers -- Historical fiction by time period -- Historical fiction by place -- Biographical historical fiction -- Historical fiction by subject -- Culture, ethnicity, religion and gender in historical fiction -- Historical fiction and other genres -- Expanding readers' advisory services -- Keeping current, staying relevant -- Appendix A. How to read a novel in just minutes / by Georgine Olson -- Appendix B. Literary historical fiction and classics for book groups -- Appendix C> Form-based readers' advisory : a list of libraries / by Barry Trott
Summary
Emphasizing an appreciation of historical fiction in its many forms and focusing on what fans enjoy, this guide provides a fresh take on a durable genre
