Vampires may not be the "hot" thing in paranormal YA literature right now, but they sizzle within the pages of Holly Black's The Coldest Girl in Coldtown, one of the most original, stunningly written vampire sagas of all time. And it's only one book! Inspired by her own short story of the same name, Black... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Cover Reveal: Since You’ve Been Gone by Morgan Matson
Today, we are so SO excited to be hosting the exclusive reveal of the cover for Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson. And to celebrate, we're also giving away TEN sets of Morgan's previous releases. But first ... the GORGEOUS cover for Since You've Been Gone: Gorgeous, right?! And look at the beautiful full... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Cover Reveal: Since You’ve Been Gone by Morgan Matson
Today, we are so SO excited to be hosting the exclusive reveal of the cover for Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson. And to celebrate, we're also giving away TEN sets of Morgan's previous releases. But first ... the GORGEOUS cover for Since You've Been Gone: Gorgeous, right?! And look at the beautiful full... Continue Reading →
Wise Young Fool by Sean Beaudoin: Essay & Project Ideas
Here at Novel Novice, we love finding ways to incorporate new YA novels into the classroom. So we're giving our August Book of the Month Wise Young Fool by Sean Beaudoin the classroom treatment. Check out our ideas below, and share yours in the comments below! Compare Wise Young Fool protagonist Ritchie Sudden to the... Continue Reading →
Wise Young Fool by Sean Beaudoin: Essay & Project Ideas
Here at Novel Novice, we love finding ways to incorporate new YA novels into the classroom. So we're giving our August Book of the Month Wise Young Fool by Sean Beaudoin the classroom treatment. Check out our ideas below, and share yours in the comments below! Compare Wise Young Fool protagonist Ritchie Sudden to the... Continue Reading →
The Beginning of Everything by Robyn Schneider
One of this year's wittiest, most engaging coming-of-age stories is the newly-released The Beginning of Everything by Robyn Schneider. In stores today, the book starts with one of the most horrific things imaginable happening at the Happiest Place on Earth. That is, a decapitation on a roller coaster at Disneyland. Yes. Really. The tragedy marks... Continue Reading →
Book Review: The Beginning of Everything by Robyn Schneider
One of this year's wittiest, most engaging coming-of-age stories is the newly-released The Beginning of Everything by Robyn Schneider. In stores today, the book starts with one of the most horrific things imaginable happening at the Happiest Place on Earth. That is, a decapitation on a roller coaster at Disneyland. Yes. Really. The tragedy marks... Continue Reading →
New YA Book Releases: August 27, 2013
Here's a look at some of today's new YA releases - and there are a LOT!!! Check 'em out: The Dark Between by Sonia Gensler A supernatural romance about the powers that lie in the shadows of the mind, perfect for fans of Sarah Rees Brennan, Alyxandra Harvey, and Libba Bray. At the turn of... Continue Reading →
Sean Beaudoin: “Life on the ‘You Are Next’ Tour”
Today, I am honored to share with you an exclusive guest post from Wise Young Fool author Sean Beaudoin -- who talks about touring with fellow YA authors Kevin Emerson, Martha Brockenbrough, and Cat Patrick. They call it the "You Are Next" tour. Thanks for stopping by, Sean! *Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â *Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â * Life on the road... Continue Reading →
More from Sean Beaudoin: Going Nowhere Faster
All this week we're looking at other YA novels from Wise Young Fool author Sean Beaudoin. Today, we're looking at Going Nowhere Faster: Stan Smith has the world's dullest name, and the world's dullest life to go with it. At 17, the former junior chess champion turned "Town's Laziest Register Monkey at the Town's Only... Continue Reading →
