This is Teen Read Week, and we thought what better way to celebrate than by featuring some awesome teen bloggers. So all this week, we're featuring guest blogs from some of our favorite teen bloggers! That is actual TEENS who blog about books. (Because while the Novel Novice staff loves YA, it's been a few... Continue Reading →

This is Teen Read Week, and we thought what better way to celebrate than by featuring some awesome teen bloggers. So all this week, we're featuring guest blogs from some of our favorite teen bloggers! That is actual TEENS who blog about books. (Because while the Novel Novice staff loves YA, it's been a few... Continue Reading →

This is Teen Read Week, and we thought what better way to celebrate than by featuring some awesome teen bloggers. So all this week, we're featuring guest blogs from some of our favorite teen bloggers! That is actual TEENS who blog about books. (Because while the Novel Novice staff loves YA, it's been a few... Continue Reading →

Today kicks off this year's annual Teen Read Week, an initiative by YALSA, the Young Adult Library Services Association. Every year since 1998, libraries and schools have been recognizing and celebrating Teen Read Week. We're celebrating teen readers this week at Novel Novice too. This year's theme: Books with Beat. Check out your local public... Continue Reading →

And the winner is.... YARA SANTOS from Texas! Congratulations! Crank, Glass & Fallout by Ellen Hopkins are on the way to you! Thanks to everyone who participated in our Banned Books Week Contest. You all have had some great experiences. Here are just a few submissions... All entries are printed as submitted. Harry Potter (series)... Continue Reading →

We can't think of a better way to celebrate the freedom to read, than by giving you the opportunity to win BOOKS! Up for grabs: Crank, Glass and Fallout, the trilogy by our very own guest blogger and YA author, Ellen Hopkins. How can I win these awesome books, you ask? It's simple! Here are... Continue Reading →

Today, we are delighted to feature another exclusive guest blog for Banned Books Week, this time from acclaimed author Ellen Hopkins -- who recently found herself and her own books at the center of some censorship-related issues. An extra special thank you to Ellen for taking time out of her hectic schedule to guest blog... Continue Reading →

Many thanks to author Jöelle Anthony for guest-blogging today about the issues of censorship & banning books. Many years ago, I happened to be on vacation in Long Beach, Washington during Banned Book Week and an indie bookstore was giving out buttons that said, “I read banned books.” I’ve had my button on my backpack... Continue Reading →

In the days since Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins was published, we here at Novel Novice have noticed a disturbing trend among readers upon finishing The Hunger Games trilogy beloved by millions. Symptoms include: Lethargy (most likely from the inability to put down the book and sleep) Irritability (see above) Trouble concentrating Flashbacks, especially when trying to... Continue Reading →

Today we continue our countdown to Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins -- with a look at where things stand for The Hunger Games movie adaptation. I've been following the developments closely for my Hunger Games Examiner column, and I can tell you, this is one book-to-movie adaptation that is 100% happening! Let's start with the facts:... Continue Reading →