Good Reading A Guide for Serious Readers
Good Reading A Guide for Serious Readers by Olga S. Weber is a thoroughly revised and updated 23rd edition published by R.R. Bowker in 1990. This comprehensive guide recommends 3,000 enduring nonfiction and fiction titles, making it a valuable resource for collection development and patron assistance. The entries are organized under five major subject headings, covering a range of topics from historical periods to regional and American minority cultures, as well as literary types and the sciences.
Readers will find a wealth of information designed to enhance their understanding of books and reading. This edition includes all-new chapters on genres such as science fiction and mystery, along with a special section dedicated to reference books. Additionally, it features a core list of 101 significant books, supplemented by suggestions for reading before college, during vacations, and after retirement. With 465 pages, this guide serves as a useful reference for those interested in literary criticism and library science.
Official synopsis Publisher
Thoroughly revised and updated, the new 23rd edition of this Bowker classic recommends 3,000 enduring nonfiction and fiction titles, and is an ideal source for collection development and patron assistance. Entries are indexed under 5 major subject headings: Historical Periods-from ancient Greece to the 18th century; Regional and American Minority Cultures – from Middle Eastern to Chicano-Hispanic literature; Literary Types – from the novel and short story to language and communications; Humanities and Social Sciences – from the fine and performing arts to psychology, economic and women’s studies: and Sciences – from biology to mathematics. A special section on references books is also included. Featured are all-new chapters on science fiction, mystery, fiction, and computer science. The core list of 101 Significant Books is now supplemented with separate lists suggesting books to read before entering college, while on vacation, and after retiring.
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Good Reading A Guide for Serious Readers” about?
Who is the author of “Good Reading A Guide for Serious Readers”?
When was “Good Reading A Guide for Serious Readers” published?
What is the ISBN for “Good Reading A Guide for Serious Readers”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
