Week 2 Assignment 2
Crown
by Nancy Bilyeau
This is a historical fiction, set in Henry VIII time. There is a strong female character, a novitiate, who has the job of finding the golden crown in order to save her father. It includes suspense and a surprise ending.
This is not what I usually read, but I must say that the book on CD was very well done, so if you want to listen to this I would recommend the CD.
Snapper
by Brian Kimberling
This is a first person narrative. You may enjoy this witty story about a 30 something man who takes a job as an ornithologist even though he does not have much experience in the field. His explorations in this new field of work are enhanced by his pursuit of a woman. This is lighhearted and humorous.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Week 2 Assigment 1 DONE
Week 2 Assignment 1 DONE
Appeal Factors by Neal Wyatt:
Having had the opportunity to attend other genre trainings, most of the information he provided was already familiar to me. However, I have printed his article so that I can refer to it in the future. The information is nicely presented.
He presented a new twist on viewing appeal factors: Adrenaline, Intellect, Emotion, and Landscape.
Wyatt has some very useful exercises and articles to read. BCPL could use his ideas and exercises to create a short course in Readers Advisory. He already has it very nicely presented. Just a thought. :)
Appeal Factors by Neal Wyatt:
Having had the opportunity to attend other genre trainings, most of the information he provided was already familiar to me. However, I have printed his article so that I can refer to it in the future. The information is nicely presented.
He presented a new twist on viewing appeal factors: Adrenaline, Intellect, Emotion, and Landscape.
Wyatt has some very useful exercises and articles to read. BCPL could use his ideas and exercises to create a short course in Readers Advisory. He already has it very nicely presented. Just a thought. :)
Monday, April 22, 2013
Week 1 Assignment 5. done
It always amazes how much some of these covers change over time. For a few of these books, this child was not totally on the mark describing what the book is about. Even though it was not a literal description of the book, her ideas lending some truth to some of the themes of the books.
It is all in the eye of the beholder.
It always amazes how much some of these covers change over time. For a few of these books, this child was not totally on the mark describing what the book is about. Even though it was not a literal description of the book, her ideas lending some truth to some of the themes of the books.
It is all in the eye of the beholder.
Week 1 Assignment 4 Done
I have chosen to follow the Daily Beast and Mystery Readers International.
In researching the Salon and Daily Beast it was interesting reading some commentaries on both. Unfortunately budget cuts have made these sites compromise their investigative reporting. Salon is catering more to what the masses want, so I went with the Daily Beast. I was already familiar with the other choices.
I have chosen to follow the Daily Beast and Mystery Readers International.
In researching the Salon and Daily Beast it was interesting reading some commentaries on both. Unfortunately budget cuts have made these sites compromise their investigative reporting. Salon is catering more to what the masses want, so I went with the Daily Beast. I was already familiar with the other choices.
Week 1 Assignment 3 Done
Week 1 Assignment 3
Golden Rules of Reader's Advisory
Great tip: Record who would like the book you just read. I have read some books that just don't appeal to me, but it would be very helpful to record WHO might like to read this book.
When a customer can't decide I like to see what it is they might like and give them a bit of variety. At least my chances are greater that they will like at least one or a few of the titles I recommend. I always tell them to come back and let us know what they did or did not like, so we can provide more recommendations. This is often helpful for someone who has been out of touch with reading for awhile.
Golden Rules of Reader's Advisory
Great tip: Record who would like the book you just read. I have read some books that just don't appeal to me, but it would be very helpful to record WHO might like to read this book.
When a customer can't decide I like to see what it is they might like and give them a bit of variety. At least my chances are greater that they will like at least one or a few of the titles I recommend. I always tell them to come back and let us know what they did or did not like, so we can provide more recommendations. This is often helpful for someone who has been out of touch with reading for awhile.
Week 1 Assignment 2 done
Week 1 Assignment 2
Matching Genre covers. I was delighted to see I got most of them. The ones that tripped me up were science fiction.
Matching Genre covers. I was delighted to see I got most of them. The ones that tripped me up were science fiction.
Week Assignment 1 done
Week 1 Assignment 1
Sporcle quiz
Did they change some of those covers? Got 18/24.
Sporcle quiz
Did they change some of those covers? Got 18/24.
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