Week 6: Assignment 3:
Main genre- Adventure Subgenre: Disaster
Main genre- Horror Subgenre: Paranormal
Main genre- Urban Fiction Subgenre: Borough Warfare
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Week 6: Assignment 1:
I selected the urban fiction genre and discovered a lot by visiting the street fiction and urban reviews links. I think that the Urban Reviews link is a good resource for readers and up and coming writers of urban fiction to share their opinions and have their works reviewed and advertised for free. I liked the variety of subjects covered under the Urban Teen Fiction category of the Street Fiction link. I liked that these teen books are infused with aspects of pop culture like American idol, hot cars and high fashion to keep them interesting and relevant to young readers, while also tackling serious issues such as interracial love, teen pregnancy, breast cancer and drive by shootings. Some of the books, however, were suprisingly fluffy like Jason & Kyra by Dana Davidson and Perfect Joy by Stephanie Perry Moore,. These books did not really have the grittiness that I would expect from an urban fiction novel, but were relatable high school experiences of the average teen.
I selected the urban fiction genre and discovered a lot by visiting the street fiction and urban reviews links. I think that the Urban Reviews link is a good resource for readers and up and coming writers of urban fiction to share their opinions and have their works reviewed and advertised for free. I liked the variety of subjects covered under the Urban Teen Fiction category of the Street Fiction link. I liked that these teen books are infused with aspects of pop culture like American idol, hot cars and high fashion to keep them interesting and relevant to young readers, while also tackling serious issues such as interracial love, teen pregnancy, breast cancer and drive by shootings. Some of the books, however, were suprisingly fluffy like Jason & Kyra by Dana Davidson and Perfect Joy by Stephanie Perry Moore,. These books did not really have the grittiness that I would expect from an urban fiction novel, but were relatable high school experiences of the average teen.
Week 5: Assignment 3:
First Sight by Danielle Steel will be a hit because it satisfies the typical romance fan’s need for a spine- tingling love story, while also capitalizing on the nation’s obsession with the fashion industry as evidenced by the popularity of movies like the The Devil Wears Prada, Coco Before Chanel and Sex and the City. Through this genre, we enter a world of glamour and excitement that most envy, but will never experience and learn of the hidden costs of success. Like the strong female protagonists, of the fashion movies, Timmie O’Neil is a heroin who sacrifices love and intimacy in order to attain a high level of influence in the cold, cut-throat world of fashion. Her struggle to confront the demons of her past and to strike a balance between her personal ambitions and the yearnings of her heart will resonate with both teens and adults.
First Sight by Danielle Steel will be a hit because it satisfies the typical romance fan’s need for a spine- tingling love story, while also capitalizing on the nation’s obsession with the fashion industry as evidenced by the popularity of movies like the The Devil Wears Prada, Coco Before Chanel and Sex and the City. Through this genre, we enter a world of glamour and excitement that most envy, but will never experience and learn of the hidden costs of success. Like the strong female protagonists, of the fashion movies, Timmie O’Neil is a heroin who sacrifices love and intimacy in order to attain a high level of influence in the cold, cut-throat world of fashion. Her struggle to confront the demons of her past and to strike a balance between her personal ambitions and the yearnings of her heart will resonate with both teens and adults.
Monday, July 29, 2013
Week 5: Assignment 2
I found several new discoveries on the Early Word site that I will continue to use. Because I love film and television, I enjoyed the Movies and TV Based on Books - Trailers which gives episode recaps, and information about some of my favorite actors starring in movies based on books. I also liked the Season Previews link which allows access to great reviews and ratings of the hottest summer and fall titles of the year without the need for a magazine subscription.
I found several new discoveries on the Early Word site that I will continue to use. Because I love film and television, I enjoyed the Movies and TV Based on Books - Trailers which gives episode recaps, and information about some of my favorite actors starring in movies based on books. I also liked the Season Previews link which allows access to great reviews and ratings of the hottest summer and fall titles of the year without the need for a magazine subscription.
Week 5: Assignment 1
I chose the Urban Street Fiction Link from the Recommended Links- Genre and the Early Word site from the Recommended Links- Books. I really liked the layout of the Urban Fiction Link and the manner in which each genre was succintly defined at the top of the site. Those who happen upon this link without much experience with Street Fiction can use the definitions to choose a comfortable level from which to explore this gritty, often racy genre. This is also a good site to find an appropriate title to suit the street fiction - loving customer's taste to a tee. Since we do not categorize Street Fiction by their specific type such as teen, christian or urban non-fiction on our library shelves, it is very handy to find the most popular and current titles summarized and organized at our fingertips to read or print out for customers. I also liked that each book synopsis is followed by two or three similiar recommended titles.
The Early Word site is a refteshing change from the average book link. Not just the go to place for the next good read, it is designed to bring librarians together to exchange ideas, share news and to find out which books are generating the most excitement and controversy across the country. In the busy world of the public library, in your own neck of the woods, it is easy to feel disconnected from the challenges and progress of the global library. Here is a chance to keep our collections fresh, to be competitive and to maintain our knowledge of current reading trends, by sharing resources and learning from other library systems via live chat, tweet or email. This site is a platform to share our private responses to books (which we love to do!) but also sheds light on the public impact of literature on our world - on other forms of media such as television, news and film.
I chose the Urban Street Fiction Link from the Recommended Links- Genre and the Early Word site from the Recommended Links- Books. I really liked the layout of the Urban Fiction Link and the manner in which each genre was succintly defined at the top of the site. Those who happen upon this link without much experience with Street Fiction can use the definitions to choose a comfortable level from which to explore this gritty, often racy genre. This is also a good site to find an appropriate title to suit the street fiction - loving customer's taste to a tee. Since we do not categorize Street Fiction by their specific type such as teen, christian or urban non-fiction on our library shelves, it is very handy to find the most popular and current titles summarized and organized at our fingertips to read or print out for customers. I also liked that each book synopsis is followed by two or three similiar recommended titles.
The Early Word site is a refteshing change from the average book link. Not just the go to place for the next good read, it is designed to bring librarians together to exchange ideas, share news and to find out which books are generating the most excitement and controversy across the country. In the busy world of the public library, in your own neck of the woods, it is easy to feel disconnected from the challenges and progress of the global library. Here is a chance to keep our collections fresh, to be competitive and to maintain our knowledge of current reading trends, by sharing resources and learning from other library systems via live chat, tweet or email. This site is a platform to share our private responses to books (which we love to do!) but also sheds light on the public impact of literature on our world - on other forms of media such as television, news and film.
Week 4: Assignment 1
I posted the following recommendation for Todd Krueger in the comment field on Goodreads:
Hi Todd!
If you liked the psychological complexity, character development and compact narration of Julian Barnes' The Sense of an Ending, I think you might like reading Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tim Franklin. Set in rural Mississippi, this atmospheric page turner focuses on the relationship
between Larry Ott and Silas Jones: two childhood friends who are ripped apart by a tragic incident involving a missing girl and then forced to confront the mysteries of the past when another girl dissappears twenty years later.(less)
I have been a member of Goodreads for a long time, but never really used it to track my reading or to interact with other readers. Be More Bookish has become an opportunity to discover this user friendly and enjoyable resource. Exploring Goodreads has been easy and fun.. I found the recommendations based on my interests right on the mark and liked sharing comments with my colleagues. I now have a place to go for help in deciding what to read next and Iam sure it will help me to perform reader's advisory to customers.
I posted the following recommendation for Todd Krueger in the comment field on Goodreads:
Hi Todd!
If you liked the psychological complexity, character development and compact narration of Julian Barnes' The Sense of an Ending, I think you might like reading Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tim Franklin. Set in rural Mississippi, this atmospheric page turner focuses on the relationship
between Larry Ott and Silas Jones: two childhood friends who are ripped apart by a tragic incident involving a missing girl and then forced to confront the mysteries of the past when another girl dissappears twenty years later.(less)
I have been a member of Goodreads for a long time, but never really used it to track my reading or to interact with other readers. Be More Bookish has become an opportunity to discover this user friendly and enjoyable resource. Exploring Goodreads has been easy and fun.. I found the recommendations based on my interests right on the mark and liked sharing comments with my colleagues. I now have a place to go for help in deciding what to read next and Iam sure it will help me to perform reader's advisory to customers.
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