“Mad's dad is the Bird Guy. He'll go anywhere to study birds. So when he's offered a bird-tracking job in Central America, his bags are packed and he's jungle bound. But going bird tracking in the jungle and disappearing completely are very different things, and when the Very Strange and Incredibly Creepy Letter arrives, Mad... Continue Reading →
Countdown to Reached: Rise Up!
The countdown to Reached by Ally Condie continues -- and this week, the Rising needs new recruits. We need YOU to visit the Matched Trilogy Facebook fan page to help build up the rebel forces!
Countdown to Reached: Rise Up!
The countdown to Reached by Ally Condie continues -- and this week, the Rising needs new recruits. We need YOU to visit the Matched Trilogy Facebook fan page to help build up the rebel forces!
Blog Tour Contest: Win Shadows by Ilsa J. Bick
If you're a regular visitor to Novel Novice, you know that I am a huge fan of the Ashes Trilogy by Ilsa J. Bick -- especially the latest book, Shadows.Heck, see my glowing review of it right here! So that's why I'm super excited to host a contest for one of YOU lucky readers to... Continue Reading →
Blog Tour Contest: Win Shadows by Ilsa J. Bick
If you're a regular visitor to Novel Novice, you know that I am a huge fan of the Ashes Trilogy by Ilsa J. Bick -- especially the latest book, Shadows.Heck, see my glowing review of it right here! So that's why I'm super excited to host a contest for one of YOU lucky readers to... Continue Reading →
Haunted Reads: The Classics
Our third & final Haunted Reads list this week takes a look at the classics! The Turn of the Screw by Henry James "The Turn of the Screw" is an intense psychological tale of terror. It begins in an old house on Christmas Eve. It is the story of a Governess who comes to live... Continue Reading →
Haunted Reads: YA Recommendations
Today's Haunted Reads book recommendations feature contemporary YA! Here are some of our favorites, then add your picks to the comments below. Ten by Gretchen McNeil And their doom comes swiftly. It was supposed to be the weekend of their lives—an exclusive house party on Henry Island. Best friends Meg and Minnie each have their... Continue Reading →
Wordstock 2012: The Year of the YA Stage
This weekend marks the return of Wordstock Festival, the Pacific Northwest's largest book festival -- featuring approximately 200 authors over two days. And it's only $10 for the whole weekend! This year, I'm really excited that we FINALLY have a dedicated YA stage for your favorite YA authors & panels. Plus, find our YA authors... Continue Reading →
The Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams Chima
An action-packed conclusion to a winning fantasy series: readers, prepare yourselves for The Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams Chima. Book 4 in the Seven Realms, The Crimson Crown offers a stunning finale to Chima's best-selling fantasy series. Queen Raisa ana'Marianna has ascended to the throne of the Fells. She is fiercely loyal to her people and wants... Continue Reading →
Book Review: The Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams Chima
An action-packed conclusion to a winning fantasy series: readers, prepare yourselves for The Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams Chima. Book 4 in the Seven Realms, The Crimson Crown offers a stunning finale to Chima's best-selling fantasy series. Queen Raisa ana'Marianna has ascended to the throne of the Fells. She is fiercely loyal to her people and wants... Continue Reading →
