Most of what I read about RA is online, but I've looked at books on the topic, too.
Probably the most widely-known RA book is Genreflecting by Diana Tixier Herald. I read that book for my Adult Services class, and was amazed by the multitude of subgenres. For example, did you know there's a subgenre of science fiction called space opera? (The Star Wars series is part of that subgenre.)
Genreflecting was an important part of my RA education because it helped me see the world of genre fiction in a new light. For those of us who don't read genre fiction, learning that there are many types of science fiction books or mysteries out there can encourage us to try a book or an author we wouldn't have discovered otherwise.
I looked online for some suggestions of other RA books for librarians, and below I listed what I found. Enjoy.
What Do I Read Next? (put out every year by different authors)
Pearl, Nancy Book Lust
Pearl, Nancy More Book Lust
Saricks, Joyce The Reader's Advisory Guide to Genre Fiction
Saricks, Joyce Reader's Advisory Service in the Public Library
Shearer, Kenneth The Readers' Advisor's Companion (published in 2002)
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