I guess Mockingjay wasn't included in this week's tabulations, since Catching Fire and The Hunger Games are still at the top of both lists. Anyone want to make predictions on how long Mockingjay will be in the top 10? CHAPTER BOOKS This Week Weeks on List 1 CATCHING FIRE, by Suzanne Collins. (Scholastic, $17.99.) The... Continue Reading →
Suzanne Collins tops lists, even without Mockingjay
I guess Mockingjay wasn't included in this week's tabulations, since Catching Fire and The Hunger Games are still at the top of both lists. Anyone want to make predictions on how long Mockingjay will be in the top 10? CHAPTER BOOKS This Week Weeks on List 1 CATCHING FIRE, by Suzanne Collins. (Scholastic, $17.99.) The... Continue Reading →
Behind the Scenes of the Clockwork Angel Book Trailer
Chances are, by now you've seen the amazing book trailer for Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare. (If not, scroll down to check it out). The trailer was created by Vania of VLC productions -- the same lady behind some of our other favorite book trailers, such as White Cat, The Body Finder, Infinite Days and... Continue Reading →
Behind the Scenes of the Clockwork Angel Book Trailer
Chances are, by now you've seen the amazing book trailer for Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare. (If not, scroll down to check it out). The trailer was created by Vania of VLC productions -- the same lady behind some of our other favorite book trailers, such as White Cat, The Body Finder, Infinite Days and... Continue Reading →
Could you be suffering from Post-Panem Depression?
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 →
Wordstock Offers Post-Hunger Games Dystopian Reads
If you're like the rest of the Novel Novice staff, chances are you're experiencing some troubles finding something to read after finishing Mockingjay. We're calling it Post-Panem Depression. (Get it? Credit for that one goes to Steph, aka clumzbella!) With that in mind, here's a look at three dystopian novels (the first two are YA,... Continue Reading →
Wordstock Offers Post-Hunger Games Dystopian Reads
If you're like the rest of the Novel Novice staff, chances are you're experiencing some troubles finding something to read after finishing Mockingjay. We're calling it Post-Panem Depression. (Get it? Credit for that one goes to Steph, aka clumzbella!) With that in mind, here's a look at three dystopian novels (the first two are YA,... Continue Reading →
Wordstock Spotlight: The Good Girl by Kerry Cohen Hoffman
Today, we're featuring another great YA author coming to Wordstock Festival in Portland, Oregon October 9-10th. Check out The Good Girl by Kerry Cohen Hoffman: EVER SINCE HER brother Mark’s accidental death, 15-year-old Lindsey has become the good girl—good daughter, good friend, good student. She places ever ...more EVER SINCE HER brother Mark’s accidental death,... Continue Reading →
Wordstock Spotlight: The Good Girl by Kerry Cohen Hoffman
Today, we're featuring another great YA author coming to Wordstock Festival in Portland, Oregon October 9-10th. Check out The Good Girl by Kerry Cohen Hoffman: EVER SINCE HER brother Mark’s accidental death, 15-year-old Lindsey has become the good girl—good daughter, good friend, good student. She places ever ...more EVER SINCE HER brother Mark’s accidental death,... Continue Reading →
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare: Stephanie’s review
"Oh, what a fantastic ride!" That was my first thought upon finishing Clockwork Angel, Cassandra Clare's latest work in her world of Shadowhunters. Set in Victorian England, it serves as the first of three prequels to her best-selling The Mortal Instruments series. Those unfamiliar with The Mortal Instruments will have no problems if this is the... Continue Reading →
