Throw down on the best seller's list this Halloween! It looks like Becca Fitzpatrick's Patch Cipriano of Hush, Hush and Crescendo is throwing punches at Justin Bieber's new book. (I'd pay good money to see that, too, but anyway ... ) Rick Riordan is still having a good run, too, with two books in the top... Continue Reading →
Introducing the Avant Garde Fan Fiction Awards …
We are really excited to tell you about our newest affiliate -- The Avant Garde Fan Fiction Awards - Sponsored by The Official Twilight Facebook Page. Over at our sister site, Novel Novice Twilight, we run regular fan fiction contests for the Twilight Saga fandom. Some people may scoff at the notion of fan fiction,... Continue Reading →
The Saturday Post – Covers, Contests, Comic Books & More
It's time for today's look at news from the YA book world ... * First up, some exciting news from author (and our good friend) Suzanne Young -- she's revealed the cover to her upcoming new book A Need So Beautiful: Amazing, right?!?! Here's more about A seventeen-year-old discovers that by performing the good deeds... Continue Reading →
Novel Novice Feature: The Coming of the Dragon wallpaper
All this week we've been featuring The Coming of the Dragon by Dr. Rebecca Barnhouse-- and today, as we wrap-up all our goodies, we present you a desktop wallpaper. Just click to view full-size, then right-click to save: Be sure to check out all of our posts on The Coming of the Dragon, and go... Continue Reading →
Novel Novice Feature: The Coming of the Dragon wallpaper
All this week we've been featuring The Coming of the Dragon by Dr. Rebecca Barnhouse-- and today, as we wrap-up all our goodies, we present you a desktop wallpaper. Just click to view full-size, then right-click to save: Be sure to check out all of our posts on The Coming of the Dragon, and go... Continue Reading →
The Best of The Mermaid’s Mirror by L.K. Madigan
Today marks the end of our October Book of the Month feature on The Mermaid's Mirror by L.K. Madigan ... and while we're a little sad that it's all coming to an end, we're excited to look back at all the fun we've had this month! Special thanks once again to the lovely & fabulous... Continue Reading →
The Best of The Mermaid’s Mirror by L.K. Madigan
Today marks the end of our October Book of the Month feature on The Mermaid's Mirror by L.K. Madigan ... and while we're a little sad that it's all coming to an end, we're excited to look back at all the fun we've had this month! Special thanks once again to the lovely & fabulous... Continue Reading →
Zombies vs. Unicorns: Choose Your Side!
Back in September, we spent a week gushing over how much we loved the new short story anthology Zombies vs. Unicorns edited by Holly Black & Justine Larbalestier. Well, now we want to gush some more ... and insist you CHOOSE A SIDE! There's now neutral territory in this debate. No "Team Switzerland." It's Zombies.... Continue Reading →
Zombies vs. Unicorns: Choose Your Side!
Back in September, we spent a week gushing over how much we loved the new short story anthology Zombies vs. Unicorns edited by Holly Black & Justine Larbalestier. Well, now we want to gush some more ... and insist you CHOOSE A SIDE! There's now neutral territory in this debate. No "Team Switzerland." It's Zombies.... Continue Reading →
Novel Novice Feature: Dragon, Beowulf & mythology in YA
Our featured book this week is steeped in mythology, but you don't have to be an expert to understand it. Actually, there are many types of mythology, but The Coming of the Dragon focuses on Scandinavian/Nordic mythology. Below, you'll find a primer on some of the figures and concepts you'll find mentioned in The Coming... Continue Reading →
