Last year, after reading Chasing Brooklyn by Lisa Schroeder, I declared it to be my favorite book of hers to date. But I think she has outdone herself once again. The Day Before by Lisa Schroeder is nothing short of perfect. The book (written in verse, like Lisa's three other YA novels), tells the story... Continue Reading →
Today marks the bittersweet end of our June Book of the Month feature on Hourglass by Myra McEntire. First of all, a huge HUGE thanks to Myra for helping provide so much additional content for us this month. She went above and beyond what a lot of the authors we work with usually contribute, and... Continue Reading →
Today marks the bittersweet end of our June Book of the Month feature on Hourglass by Myra McEntire. First of all, a huge HUGE thanks to Myra for helping provide so much additional content for us this month. She went above and beyond what a lot of the authors we work with usually contribute, and... Continue Reading →
This September, a really beautiful and wonderful new middle grade book comes out from Walden Pond Press -- Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu. And today, thanks to the fine folks at WPP, we're delighted to share an exclusive excerpt & sneak peek at some of the artwork from the book: Ben clasped his hands together and... Continue Reading →
This September, a really beautiful and wonderful new middle grade book comes out from Walden Pond Press -- Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu. And today, thanks to the fine folks at WPP, we're delighted to share an exclusive excerpt & sneak peek at some of the artwork from the book: Ben clasped his hands together and... Continue Reading →
We're celebrating the fabulousness of Lisa Schroeder all this week here at Novel Novice, in honor of the release of her newest book, The Day Before. So today, we want to take a moment to look at Lisa's other YA novels, which we adore so much! I Heart You, You Haunt Me Girl meets boy.... Continue Reading →
Right from page 1, paragraph 1, Southern architecture forms the "exquisite" bones of Ivy Springs, Tennessee, (based on Franklin, TN), the setting for Hourglass by Myra McEntire. Our main character, Emerson, lives in a warehouse her architect brother converted into lofts. He also renovated the former phone company and turned it into a restaurant, aptly called the... Continue Reading →
Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma is not an easy read -- but it is a beautiful book, with a heartbreaking story of forbidden love. Forbidden tells the story of 17-year-old Lochan and 16-year-old Maya. Together, they've raised their three younger siblings due to a neglectful and alcoholic mother. But through all that time filling parental roles,... Continue Reading →
Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma is not an easy read -- but it is a beautiful book, with a heartbreaking story of forbidden love. Forbidden tells the story of 17-year-old Lochan and 16-year-old Maya. Together, they've raised their three younger siblings due to a neglectful and alcoholic mother. But through all that time filling parental roles,... Continue Reading →
It's heeeeere! The Day Before by Lisa Schroeder is in stores now -- and we've got your exclusive first look at the official book trailer: Now that you've watched it, spread the love! Re-post this trailer on your blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, etc. Share it everywhere -- then go out and pick up your copy... Continue Reading →
