As an aspiring middle grade writer, I’m always curious about what kids are reading and why. I know what I love in middle grade books, but every once in awhile I like to check-in with someone whom I consider an authority on these matters: my 10-year old, book-devouring niece, Olivia Larsen. In honor of Middle... Continue Reading →
YA March Madness Round 3: Games 3 and 4
Here's the last two games of round 3 in our YA March Madness tournament! Yesterday's Results: Unearthly moves on to the next round, after beating out Daughter of Smoke & Bone ... And in a VERY close race, Divergent took down the powerhouse City of Bones for a very tight victory.
Take a Bow by Elizabeth Eulberg
Addressing all the ups and downs of adolescence, senior year of high school, teen romance, and self-discovery, Elizabeth Eulberg's Take a Bow may be the author's finest book to date. She handily takes on all the classic earmarks of a coming of age tale in a refreshingly new package, with the added pressures and challenges... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Take a Bow by Elizabeth Eulberg
Addressing all the ups and downs of adolescence, senior year of high school, teen romance, and self-discovery, Elizabeth Eulberg's Take a Bow may be the author's finest book to date. She handily takes on all the classic earmarks of a coming of age tale in a refreshingly new package, with the added pressures and challenges... Continue Reading →
Phil Margolin & Ami Margolin Rome: Vanishing Acts Q&A
Today we're delighted to be featuring an exclusive Q&A with father-daughter author duo Phil Margolin and Ami Margolin Rome. Their book Vanishing Acts, is an exciting mystery that takes place in Portland, Oregon. Check out our interview below, and scroll down to learn more about their book! Phil, you've written plenty of mysteries for adults.... Continue Reading →
Phil Margolin & Ami Margolin Rome: Vanishing Acts Q&A
Today we're delighted to be featuring an exclusive Q&A with father-daughter author duo Phil Margolin and Ami Margolin Rome. Their book Vanishing Acts, is an exciting mystery that takes place in Portland, Oregon. Check out our interview below, and scroll down to learn more about their book! Phil, you've written plenty of mysteries for adults.... Continue Reading →
New Young Adult Releases: March 27, 2012
Today, the Harry Potter e-books are now available for sale on Pottermore! Meanwhile, here's a look at some of today's new YA releases: Slide by Jill Hathaway Vee Bell is certain of one irrefutable truth—her sister’s friend Sophie didn’t kill herself. She was murdered. Vee knows this because she was there. Everyone believes Vee is... Continue Reading →
YA March Madness Round 3: Games 1 and 2
We're down to round 3 of our YA March Madness tournament, and the competition is heating up! In a very close race, Anna and the French Kiss beat out Abandon by a SINGLE VOTE. Just one vote!!! Meanwhile, Tiger's Curse had a slightly higher margin of victory over The Body Finder. Here's the latest bracket... Continue Reading →
Introducing Take a Bow by Elizabeth Eulberg
This week, we are delighted to be spotlighting the new book Take a Bow by Elizabeth Eulberg -- one of our favorite authors here at Novel Novice, and her latest book may be our favorite one yet! From the fantastic author of The Lonely Hearts Club and Prom & Prejudice comes a story of all... Continue Reading →
Introducing Take a Bow by Elizabeth Eulberg
This week, we are delighted to be spotlighting the new book Take a Bow by Elizabeth Eulberg -- one of our favorite authors here at Novel Novice, and her latest book may be our favorite one yet! From the fantastic author of The Lonely Hearts Club and Prom & Prejudice comes a story of all... Continue Reading →
