Fans of the supernatural have plenty to snap up in two of today's new releases: Darkest Mercy (Wicked Lovely #5) by Melissa Marr The Summer King is missing; the Dark Court is bleeding; and a stranger walks the streets of Huntsdale, his presence signifying the deaths of powerful fey. Aislinn tends to the Summer Court,... Continue Reading →
Gemini Bites by Patrick Ryan
It was the copy on the back of the ARC for Gemini Bites by Patrick Ryan that initially convinced me this was a book I wanted to read: Boy? Girl? Vampire? Gay? Straight? Twisexual? Prepare to be seduced. But what I found inside these pages was less about whether or not mysterious loner Garrett was... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Gemini Bites by Patrick Ryan
It was the copy on the back of the ARC for Gemini Bites by Patrick Ryan that initially convinced me this was a book I wanted to read: Boy? Girl? Vampire? Gay? Straight? Twisexual? Prepare to be seduced. But what I found inside these pages was less about whether or not mysterious loner Garrett was... Continue Reading →
Like Prom and Prejudice ? Other Austen Works to Check Out! Part 1
As part of our month long salute to all things Prom and Prejudice, we are taking some time today to salute the novels of Ms. Jane Austen herself. In case you haven't heard (as if that's possible), Prom and Prejudice is loosely based on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Austen published a total of seven... Continue Reading →
Jane Eyre: A New Movie, Plus Essay & Project Ideas
We talk a lot about new YA novels here at Novel Novice, but we also make no secret that we have a love and admiration for the classics -- especially considering how influential those books are on contemporary literature. And we take no small amount of joy in helping show you how you can relate... Continue Reading →
Jane Eyre: A New Movie, Plus Essay & Project Ideas
We talk a lot about new YA novels here at Novel Novice, but we also make no secret that we have a love and admiration for the classics -- especially considering how influential those books are on contemporary literature. And we take no small amount of joy in helping show you how you can relate... Continue Reading →
Number Four fever culminates with movie release
Oh, would you look at that. This is one of those cases where the movie really does drive book sales. I am Number Four is No. 1 again, but I'll be interested to see how quickly sales drop now that the movie is out. (If I sound cynical, it's because I just can't forgive the James... Continue Reading →
Number Four fever culminates with movie release
Oh, would you look at that. This is one of those cases where the movie really does drive book sales. I am Number Four is No. 1 again, but I'll be interested to see how quickly sales drop now that the movie is out. (If I sound cynical, it's because I just can't forgive the James... Continue Reading →
The Saturday Post: Covers, New Books & Awesomeness
* Some somber news for the book industry at large this week, as Borders filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Some 200 stores across the country are now slated to close. It's a mixed back for book lovers like us ... on the one hand, it could mean a boost for some regional indie booksellers.... Continue Reading →
Contest of Epic: A Round-Up of the Winners
We've finally announced all the winners of our Contest of Epic, but here's one final round-up of all nine: Grand-Prize Winner: Lindsey C. Second Place Winner: Mrs. DeRaps Third Place Winner: Amy C. Fourth Place Winner: Sandy L. Five Runners-Up: Tracy B. Aurora M. Elizabeth T. Shelley L. Cori B. Now that everyone's been announced,... Continue Reading →
