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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
* 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 →
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 →
It's been getting a lot of hype in the media over the last several months ... some good, plenty negative when it comes to co-author James Frey. But let's face it, good or bad there HAS been plenty of buzz about Pitacus Lore's I Am Number Four. And today, the movie adaptation starring Alex Pettyfer... Continue Reading →
It's been getting a lot of hype in the media over the last several months ... some good, plenty negative when it comes to co-author James Frey. But let's face it, good or bad there HAS been plenty of buzz about Pitacus Lore's I Am Number Four. And today, the movie adaptation starring Alex Pettyfer... Continue Reading →
