Did you know ... that it was exactly one year ago TODAY that Novel Novice was born? It's true! We are over the moon to be marking our one year anniversary with such fanfare this month here at Novel Novice -- and we know that the biggest source of our success is YOU. We wouldn't... Continue Reading →
Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler
Synopsis: According to Anna’s best friend, Frankie, twenty days in Zanzibar Bay is the perfect opportunity to have a summer fling, and if they meet one boy every day, there’s a pretty good chance Anna will find her first summer romance. Anna lightheartedly agrees to the game, but there’s something she hasn’t told Frankie–she’s already... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler
Synopsis: According to Anna’s best friend, Frankie, twenty days in Zanzibar Bay is the perfect opportunity to have a summer fling, and if they meet one boy every day, there’s a pretty good chance Anna will find her first summer romance. Anna lightheartedly agrees to the game, but there’s something she hasn’t told Frankie–she’s already... Continue Reading →
Beautiful Dead Contest Winner
The winner of our recent Beautiful Dead book giveaway is ... Tiana G. Congrats, Tiana! You'll be getting a copy of Beautiful Dead #1 & #2 soon, courtesy of Novel Novice & Sourcebooks. Please allow a few weeks for your prize to arrive, as it can take us some time to get prizes in the... Continue Reading →
Beautiful Dead Contest Winner
The winner of our recent Beautiful Dead book giveaway is ... Tiana G. Congrats, Tiana! You'll be getting a copy of Beautiful Dead #1 & #2 soon, courtesy of Novel Novice & Sourcebooks. Please allow a few weeks for your prize to arrive, as it can take us some time to get prizes in the... Continue Reading →
One Year Anniversary Guest Blog: Amanda Bell, Twilight Examiner
Amanda Bell is best known for writing the Twilight Examiner column, but she also has her finger on the pulse of pop culture and current trends. We're honored to have her guest blogging today in honor of our one year anniversary. Thanks to the internet almost any piece of information is attainable, and fast. The... Continue Reading →
ALA/YALSA Announce 2011 Youth Media Award Winners
The ALA and YALSA announced the 2011 Youth Media Award Winners at the ALA Midwinter Conference in San Diego, California earlier today. Click the above link for a full list of this year's award winners. Notable winners previously featured here at Novel Novice include: An Alex Award for The Radleys by Matt Haig Odyssey Award... Continue Reading →
Our Favorite Authors Share Their Love for Novel Novice
Over the last year, we've developed a wonderful rapport with many of today's best YA authors. We've even become friends with some of them. It's always fun for us to work directly with authors while helping promote their books, and share their creations with readers. And while we have much undying love for these authors,... Continue Reading →
Book Giveaway: We Hear the Dead & Picture the Dead
Here's another chance for you to win some great books this week ... and I'm particularly fond of both books we're featuring this week: two tales about communing with the dead. Or at least pretending to commune with the dead! Check it out ... The Contest: Just fill out the Novel Novice We Hear the... Continue Reading →
Book Giveaway: We Hear the Dead & Picture the Dead
Here's another chance for you to win some great books this week ... and I'm particularly fond of both books we're featuring this week: two tales about communing with the dead. Or at least pretending to commune with the dead! Check it out ... The Contest: Just fill out the Novel Novice We Hear the... Continue Reading →
