Today, we're hosting a stop on the official blog tour for Dark Breaks the Dawn by Sara B. Larson (an author with whom I almost share a name, since my married name is Sara G. Larson) - the first book in a new duology inspired by Swan Lake. First, we have a guest post from... Continue Reading →
Sneak Peek: Fakespeare – Starcrossed in Romeo & Juliet
Today, we have the honor of kicking off the blog tour for Fakespeare by M.E. Castle, an hilarious new middle grade series in which three kids get lost inside Shakespeare's plays and must help the characters complete their stories in order to get home. To get this blog tour started, we have a sneak peak... Continue Reading →
Orphan Island by Laurel Snyder: Teacher’s Guide + Blog Tour Contest
Today, we are delighted to be hosting a stop on the official blog tour for Orphan Island by Laurel Snyder - a stunning new middle grade book from our friends at Walden Pond Press. Keep reading to learn more about this book, explore the teacher's guide, and enter to win a copy. [pdf-embedder url="https://novelnovice.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/210/2017/05/Orphan_Island_DG_reduced.pdf"] On... Continue Reading →
Antisocial by Jillian Blake
A cautionary tale about what can go wrong in the world of over-sharing, Antisocial by Jillian Blake is a social media-fueled thriller for today's teens. Senior spring at Alexandria Prep was supposed to be for sleeping through class and partying with friends. But for Anna Soler, it’s going to be a lonely road. She's just... Continue Reading →
York by Laura Ruby: Blog Tour Spotlight + Giveaway
Today, I am so honored to be hosting a stop on the official blog tour for York by Laura Ruby, the first in a stunning new middle grade series about a magical twist on New York City. Below, learn more about the book, download some incredible educator/classroom guides, and enter to win a copy of... Continue Reading →
10 Fun Facts About The Great Gatsby + The Duke of Bannerman Prep Blog Tour Contest
Today, I am thrilled to be hosting a stop on the official blog tour for The Duke of Bannerman Prep by Katie A. Nelson -- a seductive, modern retelling of The Great Gatsby, set at a California prep school. I was sold on this book the minute I heard that premise! Not only am I... Continue Reading →
Jay Kristoff & Amie Kaufman: Illuminae Paperback Blog Tour Q&A + Contest
One of the most buzzed about books of the last two years is finally available in paperback - Illuminae by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff. I loved this wildly imaginative, crazy and cool sci fi adventure -- and it's sequel, Gemina, too -- and can't wait for the third book. But if you haven't discovered... Continue Reading →
The One Memory of Flora Banks: Svalbard Photo Tour + Blog Tour Contest
Today, we're delighted to be teaming up with Penguin Teen to host a stop on the official blog tour for The One Memory of Flora Banks by Emily Barr - about a girl who has no short-term memory - except one: her first kiss, with a boy on a beach. In her desperation, Flora embarks... Continue Reading →
The Principle’s Underwear is Missing: Excerpt + Blog Tour Contest
Today, we have a sneak peek at a funny new middle grade book -- plus your chance to a win a copy -- all part of the official blog tour for The Principal's Underwear is Missing by Holly Kowitt. Keep reading for more about the book and today's contest, but first here's an exclusive excerpt.... Continue Reading →
Cold Summer by Gwen Cole
Today's review is part of the official blog tour for this book. Be sure to keep reading for more about the book, author, and tour - plus your chance to win a copy! A contemporary coming of age love story with a time traveling twist, Cold Summer by Gwen Cole is an enchanting romance about... Continue Reading →
