It's hard to believe that 2015 is almost over -- where did the time go?!?! -- but as the year winds to a close, it is time to look back at highlights from the past twelve months. Today, we bring you our picks for the best YA books of 2015. In no particular order: The... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, we posted our picks for the Best YA Books of 2014. Today, we're spotlighting our favorite Middle Grade Books of 2014. In no particular order, here are our picks: Hook's Revenge by Heidi Schulz I adored this whimsical twist on the classic Peter Pan story, in which Captain Hook's daughter comes to Neverland to... Continue Reading →
Every year, it's always so hard to choose my favorite books of the year. But there are certainly stand-outs -- and even probably a few other titles that should be on this list, that I've failed to include for one reason or another. Regardless -- here are my picks for the best YA books of... Continue Reading →
It's that time of year again, when we look back on the last year's YA releases and shine the spotlight on which books we thought were the best of the best. By no means did I read every new YA release this year ... but of the ones I did read, I felt like these... Continue Reading →
I read some pretty kick ass books in 2012. A lot of them. So many that sometimes it's hard to remember what they all were. But I've kept notes throughout the year, marking what I consider to be the year's BEST books -- though it was definitely a hard list to narrow down. I have... Continue Reading →
2012 has been a great year for Middle Grade! I have to admit, trying to selected "the best" is an impossible task, but alas, I've put together 10 of my favorites: The Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdomby Christopher Healy Prince Liam. Prince Frederic. Prince Duncan. Prince Gustav. You’ve never heard of them, have you?... Continue Reading →
This year was truly a banner year for outstanding YA. And while some established authors delivered gems to their fans, the majority of books on my list come from debut authors (which means we can look forward to their sequels in 2012 and beyond!). Below--in no particular order--are my picks for the best of 2011:... Continue Reading →
It's that time of year when we take a look back at the best YA of 2011. But we here at Novel Novice have a hard time narrowing things down to a numbered top ten list. So instead, below you'll find -- in NO particular order -- my picks for Best YA of 2011: A... Continue Reading →
All this week, we've brought you the Novel Novice staff members' picks for Best YA Books of 2010 -- but now we want YOUR picks. We've created a poll based on some of this year's biggest books, and we want you to vote. If we missed your favorite, feel free to add a write-in mention... Continue Reading →
We asked and you answered! Earlier this month we asked you to share your favorite titles in the comment section of our What will you be reading on your Winter Break poll. This week we've been sharing our Best of 2010 picks for YA Literature. Now it's your turn. Here are your recommended titles: Shiver... Continue Reading →
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