It hit bookshelves just two weeks ago, and already entered number seven on the top ten children’s bestsellers list. But who’s surprised? Rebecca Stead hit her first middle grade homerun with When you Reach Me, and now she’s back with another bit magic in Liar & Spy. I asked Rebecca to stop by Novel Novice... Continue Reading →
Rebecca Stead: Liar & Spy Q&A
It hit bookshelves just two weeks ago, and already entered number seven on the top ten children’s bestsellers list. But who’s surprised? Rebecca Stead hit her first middle grade homerun with When you Reach Me, and now she’s back with another bit magic in Liar & Spy. I asked Rebecca to stop by Novel Novice... Continue Reading →
52 Reasons to Love Jessica Brody & Her Books
Today, we're delighted to host the latest stop on the blog tour: 52 Days of 52 Reasons to Love Jessica Brody and Her Books Jessica stops by today to share one of the 52 reasons. For more reasons, visit Lili's Reflection's tomorrow and Book Soulmates on Tuesday! Plus, keep reading for your chance to win... Continue Reading →
New middle-grade title joins top ten books
The top ten list seems a bit stagnant lately, although Rebecca Stead's middle-grade title, Liar & Spy enters at number seven. On the paperbacks, I'm happy to see Steven Chbosky's The Perks of Being a Wallflower is at number three. (Be sure to check out Novel Novice's exclusive cast interviews!) This Week Children's Chapter Books... Continue Reading →
The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Exclusive Set Visit & Cast Interview
Walking onto the suburban Pittsburgh set of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, the upcoming movie adaptation of Stephen Chbosky's acclaimed novel, was a bit like going back in time. The early '90s were alive and well: in the fashion, in the cars, in the hair styles. That moment in time that is so meaningful... Continue Reading →
The Perks of Being a Wallflower: Exclusive Set Visit & Cast Interview
Walking onto the suburban Pittsburgh set of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, the upcoming movie adaptation of Stephen Chbosky's acclaimed novel, was a bit like going back in time. The early '90s were alive and well: in the fashion, in the cars, in the hair styles. That moment in time that is so meaningful... Continue Reading →
Purity by Jackson Pearce
Jackson Pearce proves that it is possible to address heavy subjects with a light hand in her standalone YA novel Purity, about one girl's quest to lose her virginity: Before her mother died, Shelby promised three things: to listen to her father, to love as much as possible, and to live without restraint. Those Promises... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Purity by Jackson Pearce
Jackson Pearce proves that it is possible to address heavy subjects with a light hand in her standalone YA novel Purity, about one girl's quest to lose her virginity: Before her mother died, Shelby promised three things: to listen to her father, to love as much as possible, and to live without restraint. Those Promises... Continue Reading →
Help Wanted: Novel Novice needs YOU!
Think you've got what it takes to join the Novel Novice team? I'm looking for a couple of new staff members to help out with very specific tasks here at Novel Novice. There's always room to grow and do more, but these are great places for new staff members to get started and prove their... Continue Reading →
The Perks of Being a Wallflower Movie Tie-In Edition Now Available
This Friday, we'll finally be able to share our exclusive report from the set of the movie adaptation of The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. We traveled to Pittsburgh last summer to watch the movie being filmed, and got to interview Stephen (who also wrote & directed the movie) and some of... Continue Reading →
