Today, we're really excited to be hosting a contest to celebrate the upcoming release of Passenger by Alexandra Bracken -- a book that we're really excited to dive into ourselves. Why? Well, just read what it's all about & we think you'll understand: In one devastating night, violin prodigy Etta Spencer loses everything she knows... Continue Reading →
Discover Passenger by Alexandra Bracken & Enter to Win
Today, we're really excited to be hosting a contest to celebrate the upcoming release of Passenger by Alexandra Bracken -- a book that we're really excited to dive into ourselves. Why? Well, just read what it's all about & we think you'll understand: In one devastating night, violin prodigy Etta Spencer loses everything she knows... Continue Reading →
Novel Novice’s Fantastic Fives Q&A + Contest
Earlier this year, we celebrated our 5-year blog anniversary (actually, we'll be SIX in January!!!) ... but we're not the only blog celebrating five years in 2015. In fact, we've teamed up with several other blogs -- thanks to the organizing wizardry of Amber at Me, Myshelf & I and Jaime at Two Chicks on... Continue Reading →
Suzanne Young: Hotel Ruby Q&A Part 3
Today we wrap-up our three-part exclusive Q&A with Hotel Ruby author Suzanne Young with our traditional round of flash questions! If you missed it, catch part 1 of our Q&A here and part 2 here. Favorite villain? Ursula Pen or pencil? Definitely pencil. Favorite piece of clothing? My professor sweater Song you can’t get out... Continue Reading →
Suzanne Young: Hotel Ruby Q&A Part 3
Today we wrap-up our three-part exclusive Q&A with Hotel Ruby author Suzanne Young with our traditional round of flash questions! If you missed it, catch part 1 of our Q&A here and part 2 here. Favorite villain? Ursula Pen or pencil? Definitely pencil. Favorite piece of clothing? My professor sweater Song you can’t get out... Continue Reading →
Calvin by Martine Leavitt
An emotionally charged story about finding yourself -- even when your mind is working against you, Calvin by Martine Leavitt is as much a look at a love, life and mental illness, as it is a love letter to the beloved Calvin & Hobbes comic strip. In this latest novel from National Book Award finalist... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Calvin by Martine Leavitt
An emotionally charged story about finding yourself -- even when your mind is working against you, Calvin by Martine Leavitt is as much a look at a love, life and mental illness, as it is a love letter to the beloved Calvin & Hobbes comic strip. In this latest novel from National Book Award finalist... Continue Reading →
Suzanne Young: Hotel Ruby Q&A Part 2
Today we bring you part 2 of our three-part exclusive Q&A with Hotel Ruby author Suzanne Young. If you missed it, catch part 1 here. While billed as a standalone, do you see yourself ever coming back to the Ruby and writing other stories within this universe? It is nice to wrap up the story... Continue Reading →
Suzanne Young: Hotel Ruby Q&A Part 2
Today we bring you part 2 of our three-part exclusive Q&A with Hotel Ruby author Suzanne Young. If you missed it, catch part 1 here. While billed as a standalone, do you see yourself ever coming back to the Ruby and writing other stories within this universe? It is nice to wrap up the story... Continue Reading →
Holiday Shopping Guide: What book do you give?
The holiday shopping season is well upon us -- and if there's a book lover in your life, you're probably facing the on-going question of WHAT BOOK do you buy them for a gift? Well, firstly -- we have a non-book gift guide for book lovers available here, and a new one coming next week.... Continue Reading →
