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FROM: [removed]@huntleylibrary.org
REC'D: 6/19/03, 10:27 AM

Dear FictionL Fiends (er...Friends),

Since I cancelled Baker and Taylor's Paperback Parade standing
order for romance novels, I don't feel "on top" of the "best"
romances. I need to develop a steadily growing collection of
paperback romances (our library community is a BOOMING area of
Chicago suburbia).

Does anyone have a romance standing order that works well for
them? Or would I have a better collection by choosing "best"
authors as their books come out....an obvious choice in this
method is Nora Roberts (whose books alone would develop the
collection)....Any insights would be appreciated!

Romantically yours,


Kathie Newsted, Reader Services
Huntley Area Public Library
[removed]@huntleylibrary.org

FROM: [removed]@SLS.LIB.IL.US
REC'D: 6/19/03, 4:19 PM

Kathie,

I don't use a standing order plan for romance paperbacks, but I have some
suggestions.
The first thing I'd do, if you want to build a quality collection, is to visit
the website of the Romance Writers of America, at www.rwanational.org. They
have two lists that you might find very helpful: a comprehensive list of RITA
award winning books for the last 20 years or so, and an honor roll of
bestselling romance authors. The 2003 Rita award winners will be announced July
19. I would definitely order any of those that are still in stock with your
wholesaler.
If you have more time, consider subscribing to Romantic Times for romance book
reviews and news. It's not perfect, but very useful.
I'd say browse your local bookstore, but my nearest big chain stores have
rather mediocre romance collections, and I don't know what your closest
independent store is like. Also, read the quarterly romance review sections in
Library Journal. Have fun.

Brenda O'Brien
Woodridge Public Library

FROM: JCURTIN <[removed]@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>
REC'D: 6/21/03, 8:41 AM

The Romance Writers of America offer professional memberships to librarians.
Included in this is a quarterly review of the "best" in paperback romances.
The cost of the membership is about $10 a year. There is a link to it on the
RWA website. While this may not be the best tool for ordering, it will give
you a good idea of which authors are considered to be of the most interest,
and "the best" forthcoming books. There are so many category romances
(Harlequin American,Intrigue,etc,) however, that choosing those without a
standing order must be a daunting task. You might take a look at the
Harlequin website for some guidance in selecting those titles.

Joan Curtin

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