Week 3

 I have read the RA Conversation article and listened to Nancy Pearl's discussion.   

Conversation 1


The customer is looking for an
insightful story about taking personal risk to overcome difficult times. Though setting is appealing to her it seems that she is particularly interested in the author's transparency and honesty with sharing her feelings. Her interest in Oprah's books indicates to me that she is looking for something inspirational, but with a substantial literary element. I would suggests other titles in the travel writing genre; Wanderlust by Elisbeth Eaves, All Over the Map by Laura Fraser, and The Good Girl's Guide to Getting Lost by Rachel Friedman. These selections are about women who are at a crossroads in their life and are enlightened through their explorations. I would also include Maya Angelou's Mom and Me and Mom. I believe the customer will appreciate and be inspired by Angelou's honesty and growth into womanhood.


Conversation 2


First thought for this customer's query was, "I don't think such a book exists." But there is always "a book for that."  The customer wants the fantasy and other-worldly adventure of a vampire novel without the teenage love angles. Initially I thought of the Casandra Clare's Mortal Instruments series. This is an action packed series that dilutes the teenage angst with multiple storylines and the inclusion of other-worldly characters beyond the vampire. I would suggest this to the customer just to give them options. However, my main choices would include adult fiction titles. Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles and Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Series come to mind.


Conversation 3

 

A fast paced nonfiction mystery is the customer's interest. I would also include titles with a historical element. I would recommend another title by the author; Destiny of the Republic. The customer may also be interested in Robert Caro's series The Years of Lyndon Johnson. This four part series chronicles Lyndon Johnson's progression to power from young adulthood to his political career. Titles within the series include: The Path to Power, The Means of Ascent, Master of the Senate, and The Passage of Power.