Today, I have a super-charged, two-part blog tour stop for Quarantine: The Giant by Lex Thomas (the pen name of writing duo Tom Voorhies & Lex Hrabe). This is the fourth book in the Quarantine series and is out now from Carolrhoda Lab. For today's blog tour -- we have the guy's top 10 list... Continue Reading →
We ADORE the new adult book Bite Somebody by Sara Dobie Bauer, a romantic comedy with vampires. And we think it's the perfect book to read at the beach this summer. Why? Well, let us count the ways ... 6. It takes place on a beach! I mean, yes. This is obvious. But Bite Somebody... Continue Reading →
Today, we wrap up our week-long feature for the blog tour of Ms. Bixby's Last Day by John David Anderson with a list of the Top 10 Reasons Teachers Rock! Why? Because Ms. Bixby's Last Day is all about that one special teacher who changes your life. You can even win a copy by telling... Continue Reading →
The discussion about what to do with your old books & ARCs is not a new one, but it seems to be an on-going one. For bloggers, book reviewers, and authors -- and book hoarders in general -- the issue of purging old books from our collections is a constant struggle. I mean, firstly, we... Continue Reading →
Today, we're doing something new here at Novel Novice -- reflecting back on the top blog posts of the last year. We've never done that publicly before (though I always review the year-end site stats privately) -- but I thought it would be fun to see what posts you guys loved the most in 2015.... Continue Reading →
More of your favorite books are hitting the big screen in 2016 -- including a new addition to the world of Harry Potter!!! Here's a look at the adaptations of YA, MG, children's & classic novels coming to a theater near you in the new year: The 5th Wave January 22nd Four waves of increasingly... Continue Reading →
Today, Hotel Ruby author Suzanne Young stops by to share her top 5 favorite horror movies -- in case her book just isn't enough horror for you! *         *         * I grew up watching horror movies. No, really—even when I was in second grade, my older brother would rent scary movies for us to watch.... Continue Reading →
Today, Hotel Ruby author Suzanne Young stops by to share her top 5 favorite horror movies -- in case her book just isn't enough horror for you! *         *         * I grew up watching horror movies. No, really—even when I was in second grade, my older brother would rent scary movies for us to watch.... Continue Reading →
Since I recently got to try out the AMAZING new technology in the 2016 Buicks that makes listening to audiobooks on the go so much easier -- not to mention Buick's new partnership with Audiobooks.com -- I thought today warranted a look at the best YA audiobooks out there for your listening pleasure. And since... Continue Reading →
During our recent trip to Big Sur, California -- during which my husband and I got to enjoy a relaxing weekend away, all while testing out Buick's new in-car technology & partnership with Audiobooks.com -- we got to drive around in a 2016 Buick Regal. And while my area of expertise is more on the... Continue Reading →
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