Sometimes I think a book gets over-hyped and over-buzzed to the point of being detrimental, and I think that's the case with Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi. Because while I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it didn't quite live up to all the buzz I'd been hearing. So here's my initial advice: block out all the... Continue Reading →
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi is in stores Nov. 15th -- but you can get a sneak peek at the book RIGHT NOW! Just head to the Shatter Me Facebook Page, where you can read the first chapter for free. Meanwhile, check out the official book trailer to learn more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHApCwLkVU0
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi is in stores Nov. 15th -- but you can get a sneak peek at the book RIGHT NOW! Just head to the Shatter Me Facebook Page, where you can read the first chapter for free. Meanwhile, check out the official book trailer to learn more: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHApCwLkVU0
It's time for our November Book of the Month writing contest inspired by Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi. And since the book isn't out yet, we've crafted a writing prompt you can start without any knowledge of the book ... but you'll have a chance to win a copy! The Contest Try your hand at... Continue Reading →
It's time for our November Book of the Month writing contest inspired by Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi. And since the book isn't out yet, we've crafted a writing prompt you can start without any knowledge of the book ... but you'll have a chance to win a copy! The Contest Try your hand at... Continue Reading →
Today we kick off our November Book of the Month feature on Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi. As usual, we begin with a desktop wallpaper calendar for the month. Just click to view full-size, then right-click to save. Then scroll down to learn more about Shatter Me, in stores later this month! Here is the... Continue Reading →
Today we kick off our November Book of the Month feature on Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi. As usual, we begin with a desktop wallpaper calendar for the month. Just click to view full-size, then right-click to save. Then scroll down to learn more about Shatter Me, in stores later this month! Here is the... Continue Reading →
Today marks not only Halloween -- but the end of our month-long feature on This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel. But before we bid farewell to this fabulous book, here's a look back at the highlights: This Dark Endeavor: Frankenstein-Inspired Writing Contest Our writing contest is open through midnight (PT) tonight -- and at last... Continue Reading →
Today marks not only Halloween -- but the end of our month-long feature on This Dark Endeavor by Kenneth Oppel. But before we bid farewell to this fabulous book, here's a look back at the highlights: This Dark Endeavor: Frankenstein-Inspired Writing Contest Our writing contest is open through midnight (PT) tonight -- and at last... Continue Reading →
You can have a horror novel without gothic elements, but it's impossible to have a gothic novel without horror. This Dark Endeavor has both in spades. On Novel Novice we've talked before about what elements make a gothic novel (here and here) but Kenneth Oppel captures them so well, it's worth revisiting. Like horror, the... Continue Reading →
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