Rediscover the classics--and help readers do the same "The Count of Monte Cristo" is a rip-roaring adventure. "Pride and Prejudice" is an endearing romance. Howard Fast's "April Morning" is fascinating historical fiction and a moving war story. The list goes on. The trick is to find the right book for the reader. Frolund's guide can help. By identifying the genre characteristics of more than 400 classic fiction works, and organizing titles according to those features, it helps readers find the types of books they enjoy; and it helps you promote classics to teen (and adult ) readers....

This invaluable resource offers reading lists of contemporary and classic non-fiction history books and historical fiction, covering all time periods throughout the world, and including practically all manner of human endeavors. Every book included is hand-selected as an entertaining and enlightening read Organized by appeal characteristics, this book will help readers zero in on the history books they will like best--for instance, titles that emphasize character, tell a specific type of historical story, convey a mood, or are presented in a particular setting. Every book listed has been...