If you're like me, you experienced a mild case of depression after finishing Black Heart by Holly Black. That's because the book is SO GOOD, and it was part of a series that was SO GOOD and they are some of my ALL-TIME FAVORITE BOOKS and now ... they are done. That's it. All over.... Continue Reading →
Holly Black: Black Heart Q&A Part 1
If you're like me, you experienced a mild case of depression after finishing Black Heart by Holly Black. That's because the book is SO GOOD, and it was part of a series that was SO GOOD and they are some of my ALL-TIME FAVORITE BOOKS and now ... they are done. That's it. All over.... Continue Reading →
Holly Black talks about Red Glove: Interview Flashback
Next week, we'll be sharing our brand new, exclusive interview with Black Heart author Holly Black -- but we also chatted with Holly last year when the second book in the Curse Workers series first came out. So today, we're taking a look at some of the highlights from last year's chat: If you lived... Continue Reading →
Holly Black talks about Red Glove: Interview Flashback
Next week, we'll be sharing our brand new, exclusive interview with Black Heart author Holly Black -- but we also chatted with Holly last year when the second book in the Curse Workers series first came out. So today, we're taking a look at some of the highlights from last year's chat: If you lived... Continue Reading →
Spotlight: Curse Workers Jewerly Collection by Hebel Design
We here at Novel Novice are big fans of Hebel Design -- the brainchild of Viviane Hebel, who creates stunning pieces of jewelry based off some of her favorite book series. She's perhaps best known for her creations based on Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments and Infernal Devices series, but among her collections is one for... Continue Reading →
Spotlight: Curse Workers Jewerly Collection by Hebel Design
We here at Novel Novice are big fans of Hebel Design -- the brainchild of Viviane Hebel, who creates stunning pieces of jewelry based off some of her favorite book series. She's perhaps best known for her creations based on Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments and Infernal Devices series, but among her collections is one for... Continue Reading →
Curse Workers series by Holly Black: Essay & Project Ideas
Earlier this week we shared Simon & Schuster's reading group guides for the first two books in Holly Black's Curse Workers series. Today, we're expanding on their ideas with some essay & project ideas that students or teachers can use to incorporate the books into the classroom! Essay Ideas: * Throughout the books, Cassel is... Continue Reading →
Curse Workers series by Holly Black: Essay & Project Ideas
Earlier this week we shared Simon & Schuster's reading group guides for the first two books in Holly Black's Curse Workers series. Today, we're expanding on their ideas with some essay & project ideas that students or teachers can use to incorporate the books into the classroom! Essay Ideas: * Throughout the books, Cassel is... Continue Reading →
Beyond Curse Workers: More Mobsters in YA Lit
I've said it before and I'll say it again ... I love the Godfather series. They're just brilliant. And one of the things I loved so much when I read the first of Holly Black's Curse Workers Series was how she combined Godfather-esque mafia with magic. That said, there aren't a lot of mobsters in... Continue Reading →
Beyond Curse Workers: More Mobsters in YA Lit
I've said it before and I'll say it again ... I love the Godfather series. They're just brilliant. And one of the things I loved so much when I read the first of Holly Black's Curse Workers Series was how she combined Godfather-esque mafia with magic. That said, there aren't a lot of mobsters in... Continue Reading →
