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 →
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 →
Bodyguard by Chris Bradford: Series Spotlight + Giveaway
A new action-packed middle grade series has hit store shelves this month - and eager young readers don't need to wait for the next installment, because ALL FOUR BOOKS have been published at once! Yes, that's right - there are four books in this series about a teenage bodyguard assigned to protect the President's daughter,... 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 →
Sarah J. Maas ACOWAR Bookplate Int’l Giveaway
A Court of Wings & Ruin by Sarah J. Maas, aka ACOWAR, the third book in the A Court of Thorns & Roses trilogy, has been out in the world for just over a week now - and, frankly, I can't stop thinking about it. I LOVED this book. Don't worry. No spoilers here -... 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 →
Everything, Everything Movie Adaptation Giveaway
Today, we're delighted to be teaming up with Warner Bros. Pictures to celebrate the upcoming release of Everything, Everything - based on the best-selling book by Nicola Yoon - with a super exciting contest! All the details are below, but first, here's more about the movie: On May 19, risk everything…for love. #EverythingEverything From Warner... Continue Reading →
Daddy Honk Honk by Rosalinde Bonnet: Review + Giveaway
An absolutely charming book about what it takes to be a parent, and how family is what you make it, I was absolutely enchanted by Daddy Honk Honk by Rosalinde Bonnet. In stores May 9th, here is the official synopsis: An arctic fox adopts a baby goose in this heartwarming read-aloud that's perfect for Father's... Continue Reading →
Birdy Flynn: Cover Story + Giveaway
Today, we've got an inside peek at how the cover was created for Birdy Flynn by Helen Donohoe, a gorgeous new contemporary YA in stores next week. We've got a Q&A today with James Jones, art director at Oneworld Publicatons and the brains behind this gorgeous book cover - plus your chance to win a copy!... Continue Reading →
