Mermaid mythology has been around for centuries, and L.K. Madigan does a great job of weaving it into her latest novel, The Mermaid's Mirror. After its main character, Lena, discovers she is half mermaid, she seeks out her mother, who she's always known as Lucy. Her full name is Melusina -- a mythical water creature... Continue Reading →

Lena, Kai, Pem and Annie all share a passion for surfing. Sunshine, beach, water, waves - the perfect combination for some surfing fun. So, what's all the excitement about? What's it take to "hang ten?" Annie started Lena off with some great terms and tips. We learned the basics right along with Lena: watching the... Continue Reading →

Lena, Kai, Pem and Annie all share a passion for surfing. Sunshine, beach, water, waves - the perfect combination for some surfing fun. So, what's all the excitement about? What's it take to "hang ten?" Annie started Lena off with some great terms and tips. We learned the basics right along with Lena: watching the... Continue Reading →

At Novel Novice, we think every good book deserves a playlist, and with so many songs mentioned in The Mermaid's Mirror, we just couldn't resist. L.K. even sent us some of her own suggestions! Some songs are serious, but many are just silly. After all, how can you even talk about mermaids without mentioning "The Little Mermaid?"... Continue Reading →

At Novel Novice, we think every good book deserves a playlist, and with so many songs mentioned in The Mermaid's Mirror, we just couldn't resist. L.K. even sent us some of her own suggestions! Some songs are serious, but many are just silly. After all, how can you even talk about mermaids without mentioning "The Little Mermaid?"... Continue Reading →

Synopsis: Lena has lived her whole life near the beach—walking for miles up and down the shore and breathing the salty air, swimming in the cold water, and watching the surfers rule the waves—the problem is, she’s spent her whole life just watching. As her sixteenth birthday approaches, Lena vows she will no longer watch... Continue Reading →

Synopsis: Lena has lived her whole life near the beach—walking for miles up and down the shore and breathing the salty air, swimming in the cold water, and watching the surfers rule the waves—the problem is, she’s spent her whole life just watching. As her sixteenth birthday approaches, Lena vows she will no longer watch... Continue Reading →

There are lots of reasons to love L.K. Madigan's new novel, The Mermaid's Mirror. But for me, there are three things in particular that stand out: 1. The Characters From page one, I fell in love with Lena, Kai, Pem, Cole and all the rest. They all feel so real, like people I might have... Continue Reading →

There are lots of reasons to love L.K. Madigan's new novel, The Mermaid's Mirror. But for me, there are three things in particular that stand out: 1. The Characters From page one, I fell in love with Lena, Kai, Pem, Cole and all the rest. They all feel so real, like people I might have... Continue Reading →

We have an AMAZING prize pack up for grabs this month, courtesy of the talented and always amazing L.K. Madigan -- author of October's Book of the Month, The Mermaid's Mirror. And since it is such an amazing prize pack, we thought up a contest worthy of the awesome prizes. Keep reading for details: The... Continue Reading →