There's been a lot of buzz recently about The Iron King by Julie Kagawa (which was just recently published) -- but I hadn't gotten a chance to really look into it. Now, after seeing this trailer, I'm definitely adding it to my reading list: Here is the official synopsis for The Iron King: Meghan Chase... Continue Reading →

There's been a lot of buzz recently about The Iron King by Julie Kagawa (which was just recently published) -- but I hadn't gotten a chance to really look into it. Now, after seeing this trailer, I'm definitely adding it to my reading list: Here is the official synopsis for The Iron King: Meghan Chase... Continue Reading →

Author J.D. Salinger passed away this week at the age of 91 -- sad news for the literary world. Beloved for his novel Catcher in the Rye and other works, Salinger was notorious for his dislike of fame and publicity. He was something of a recluse. But now there is talk about what's inside his... Continue Reading →

Here are this week's best-sellers in Young Adult lit from The New York Times: This Week Weeks on List 1 CATCHING FIRE, by Suzanne Collins. (Scholastic, $17.99.) The protagonist of "The Hunger Games" returns. (Ages 12 and up) 21 2 THE HUNGER GAMES, by Suzanne Collins. (Scholastic, $17.99.) In a dystopian future, a girl fights for... Continue Reading →

There are two new reading guides over at Teenreads. These list book information and discussion questions, which would also make good essay topics. The featured books are Anything but Normal by Melody Carlson and Out with the In Crowd by Stephanie Morrill.

Amazon.com has declared 2000-2010 the YA Decade ... and, well, we're inclined to agree. After all, it seems as if Young Adult lit has really taken off in the last ten years (Thanks, J.K. Rowling, et. al.) and it's now become one of the hottest commodities in the publishing world. Amazon's Omnivoracious blog writes: No... Continue Reading →

This past week, the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), named its 2010 list of Best Books for Young Adults. All this week, Novel Novice has been featuring the top 10 ... and here are the final two titles: Lips Touch: Three Times by Laini Taylor Summary: Three tales of supernatural love, each pivoting on a kiss... Continue Reading →

We're excited to announce our first contest/giveaway here at Novel Novice! Courtesy of the fine folks at Harlequin Teen, we're giving away three copies of My Soul to Save by Rachel Vincent. This is book #2 in the Soul Screamers series, which the publishers boast will be loved by Twilight fans. When: Jan. 29th through... Continue Reading →

We're excited to announce our first contest/giveaway here at Novel Novice! Courtesy of the fine folks at Harlequin Teen, we're giving away three copies of My Soul to Save by Rachel Vincent. This is book #2 in the Soul Screamers series, which the publishers boast will be loved by Twilight fans. When: Jan. 29th through... Continue Reading →

While I must apologize for the late notice, there is an excellent contest over at kidlit.com for beginning writers. Check out the contest rules below: " Kidlit Contest Since the query contest worked out so well in October, I’m going to do another contest at the beginning of 2010… novel beginnings! That’s right, the beginning... Continue Reading →