b'Fiction Core Core CollectionsCollection Twenty-Third EditionH.W. Wilsons Fiction Core Collection (23rd Edition, 2026) provides the busy librarian with expert collection development advice on essential and highly recommended works of classic and contemporary fiction. Over 8,000 titles are includedall are popular works deemed to have lasting value to readers as well as new literary and genre titles that have been recognized as significant achievements in their respected areas of literature.FEATURESFeatured metadata includes precise genres and subgenres, and subject headings that consistently include both location and time period where appropriate. Books are easy to find through the index, and the metadata associated with each record offers consistent insight into the contents of the Upcomingbook. Additionally, a number of awards are included; and all entries for titlesEdition! in series also include the name of that series. 23rd EditionJULY 2026 EASY-TO-USE ARRANGEMENTOne Volume; 1,650 pages Entries are arranged by last name of the author. This arrangement allows ISBN: 979-8-89179-694-2 librarians to literally walk their shelves with Fiction Core Collection in hand.List Price: $295 This makes easy work of noting titles that should be added to their collection, or pulling titles that are candidates for weeding. IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO 8,000 RECOMMENDED TITLESEach of the 8,000+ entries includes a full bibliographical description, with detailed information about publisher, date of publication, paging, and ISBN, plus notes regarding sequels and publication history. Entries include a helpful and informative descriptive abstract, and excerpts from review sources including Library Journal, Booklist, Kirkus, and Publishers Weekly. STARRED ENTRIESEssential titles, our highest recommendation level, are easily identified witha starred listing throughout the text. The stars are included in the index too, so readers can easily identify the most highly recommended titles by author, series, or subject area.22nd Edition IN-DEPTH INDEXINGAUGUST 2024 Author, Title, Series, & Subject Index. Works are indexed by title, by the name One Volume; 1,658 pages of the author, by series, and by subject. This index also organizes titles by genre, ISBN: 978-1-63700-726-6 form, and literary technique. Whether youre looking for Adventure, Allegories, List Price: $295 or Ambition, the thousands of subject and genre headings simplifies locating specific titles. This access is one of the Collections most important features and An indispensable is especially valued by readers advisors.and invaluable addition It has been two years since the last edition, so this new edition is a must-have to all library reference collection development source for fiction collections of all sizes. Thousands collections. of titles have been added to this new editionany library owning the previous Midwest Book Review edition will want to update to get information about these new titles.Given the high demand for new fiction titles in libraries, this volume helpsThe annotations andfilter through the thousands of titles published each year, so that librariansindexes make the bookcan be assured that they are selecting the best for their patrons. Fiction Core Collection is an essential resource for library and media specialists, and an a versatile resource,excellent, handy tool for collection development and readers advisory services. readily navigableNo library should be without the helpful guidance that Core Collections can by course-planningprovide.professors and librarians alike. -ARBA4 H.W. Wilson 844.630.6369 www.hwwilsoninprint.com H.W. Wilson844.630.6369www.hwwilsoninprint.com2025-327 HW Wilson Cat 2026.indd 4 2025-10-08 2:34PM'