Non-Fiction Books:

Women's Nonfiction

A Guide to Reading Interests
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What is it that women want to know? As it turns out, a lot! Focusing on the reading interests of women, this guide maps and describes nonfiction that spans every Dewey category. What makes this body of literature unique is that it is written specifically for a female readership, and directly addresses women's issues. The author annotates more than 600 titles, with hundreds of additional titles referenced as read-alikes. Although women's fiction is widely treated as a reading interest and even a genre, until now its nonfiction counterpart has not been seriously considered outside of scholarly circles. Yet, there is a body of popular literature that specifically appeals to women. This is clearly evident in the collections of women's bookstores, which carry life stories, personal and spiritual growth collections, guides to health, wellness and beauty, and so on. Zellers's guide is designed to help readers and librarians navigate the breadth of nonfiction to find popular titles about women and women's experiences. Annotating some 600 titles, with hundreds more referenced as read-alikes; it is a valuable in readers' advisory services, as well as a great source for creating displays and programs (particularly during Women's History month). It may also be a useful resource for women's studies programs.

Author Biography:

Jessica Zellers is a freelance public librarian and author, living in Asheville, NC.
Release date Australia
September 1st, 2009
Audiences
  • Professional & Vocational
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
Interest Age
From 7 to 17 years
Pages
442
Dimensions
178x254x25
ISBN-13
9781591586586
Product ID
3628082

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