Week 3 Readers' Services Conversation
Conversation 1
For the customer who really enjoyed the travel and personal story in the novel "Eat, Pray, Love," I would suggest "Under the Tuscan Sky" by Francis Mayes. It is a perfect blend of travel adventure and personal reflections in a beautiful setting. The author moves to Tuscany, buys an abandoned villa and while renovating it, delves into the history and cuisine of this area.
When a customer comes in and tells me about a book they have enjoyed, I sometimes go to the Amazon paget and look up that title and other recommended books similar in theme. I find it helpful to read the customer reviews and will frequently show that page to the patron. Often, it is a good starting point for recommending other authors and books.
Conversation 2
This customer is looking for a book with the "Twilight" intrique without the personal angst and I would recommend "Wilder" part of the Guardian Series by G.K. DeRosa. I have not read the Twilight Series so I asked my daughter what she would recommend and she suggested this series. Reviews of this book on the Amazon sight say it is"a new twist on the Vampire/Supernatural genre.series, so that description would seem to align with the customer's interests.
Conversation 3
I went to the Early Word page to find something new to recommend in this situation. From the conversation, it appears the patron likes a true story with a historical and dramatic context.
I would recommend the newly released book"Five Presidents," by Clint Hill. Mr Hill was a former secret service agent and served Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon and Ford. His memoir offers "anecdotes and reflections on his time working with five Presidents and the history and personal moments he witnessed." He was assigned to Mrs. Kennedy and "threw his body across the President's on the day of the assassination." He also offers glimpses into Nixon's meeting with Elvis and his friendship with the Kennedy's children.
Once I recommend it to our customer, I may have to pick it up and read it too!
Conversation 2
This customer is looking for a book with the "Twilight" intrique without the personal angst and I would recommend "Wilder" part of the Guardian Series by G.K. DeRosa. I have not read the Twilight Series so I asked my daughter what she would recommend and she suggested this series. Reviews of this book on the Amazon sight say it is"a new twist on the Vampire/Supernatural genre.series, so that description would seem to align with the customer's interests.
Conversation 3
I went to the Early Word page to find something new to recommend in this situation. From the conversation, it appears the patron likes a true story with a historical and dramatic context.
I would recommend the newly released book"Five Presidents," by Clint Hill. Mr Hill was a former secret service agent and served Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon and Ford. His memoir offers "anecdotes and reflections on his time working with five Presidents and the history and personal moments he witnessed." He was assigned to Mrs. Kennedy and "threw his body across the President's on the day of the assassination." He also offers glimpses into Nixon's meeting with Elvis and his friendship with the Kennedy's children.
Once I recommend it to our customer, I may have to pick it up and read it too!
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