We often feature Twilight Saga videos over at NNT from video contributor Lovesimplicity, such as this one about Bella & Edward in New Moon -- but Lovesimplicity also creates wonderful videos for other fandoms, as well. So as we countdown this week to Thursday's return of new episodes of The Vampire Diaries, here's on of... Continue Reading →
Vampire Diaries video: Damon & Vicki “Enjoy the Silence”
We often feature Twilight Saga videos over at NNT from video contributor Lovesimplicity, such as this one about Bella & Edward in New Moon -- but Lovesimplicity also creates wonderful videos for other fandoms, as well. So as we countdown this week to Thursday's return of new episodes of The Vampire Diaries, here's on of... Continue Reading →
New YA Releases: Jan. 19th, 2010
It's Tuesday, and that means it's time for new book releases! Here's what's out today in the world of Young Adult literature: Heartless (Pretty Little Liars #7) by Sara Shepherd In picturesque Rosewood, Pennsylvania, neighbors gossip over picket fences, and gleaming SUVs sit in every crushed-granite driveway. But recently, friendly smiles have been replaced with... Continue Reading →
The New York Times best sellers list
In case you were wondering what everyone else is reading, here's this week's list of best sellers from The New York Times. Hmmm, I've read (or am planning to read very soon) only four of these. How many have you read? What do you think should be on the list? CHAPTER BOOKS This Week  ... Continue Reading →
The New York Times best sellers list
In case you were wondering what everyone else is reading, here's this week's list of best sellers from The New York Times. Hmmm, I've read (or am planning to read very soon) only four of these. How many have you read? What do you think should be on the list? CHAPTER BOOKS This Week  ... Continue Reading →
Form and Function: Leave It to Vanna White
In my MFA program, we once had a long and drawn out class discussion about the font that was used in poet Lynn Emanuel's collection Then, Suddenly. The offending character that began this argument? The question mark. The font style used to typeset her book employed a question mark that was especially curly. Fat on... Continue Reading →
Review & Contest: Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce
Cosmic, the new book from Carnegie Medal-winner Frank Cottrell Boyce is easily one of the funniest books I've ever read. Ever. Though intended for a slightly younger audience than we normally mention here at Novel Novice (ages 8-12/grades 3-7), this book is highly enjoyable and should be enjoyed by readers of all ages. Here's a... Continue Reading →
Review & Contest: Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce
Cosmic, the new book from Carnegie Medal-winner Frank Cottrell Boyce is easily one of the funniest books I've ever read. Ever. Though intended for a slightly younger audience than we normally mention here at Novel Novice (ages 8-12/grades 3-7), this book is highly enjoyable and should be enjoyed by readers of all ages. Here's a... Continue Reading →
Win Lena’s necklace from Beautiful Creatures!
Beautiful Creatures authors Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl are hosting a new, awesome contest on their site -- related to their Southern USA Book Tour! Check it out: In honor of the tour, we have a surprise for you. We developed a virtual scavenger hunt for BC, with our friend Gabriel Paul. Gabriel loves books... Continue Reading →
Win Lena’s necklace from Beautiful Creatures!
Beautiful Creatures authors Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl are hosting a new, awesome contest on their site -- related to their Southern USA Book Tour! Check it out: In honor of the tour, we have a surprise for you. We developed a virtual scavenger hunt for BC, with our friend Gabriel Paul. Gabriel loves books... Continue Reading →
