Here's a look at today's major new YA releases: Balthazar by Claudia Gray Haunted by memories from his first days as a vampire, Balthazar has spent hundreds of years alone—without allies, without love. When he emerges from his isolation to help Skye Tierney, a human girl who once attended Evernight Academy, Balthazar has no idea... Continue Reading →
Let's get those creative juices flowing this month! Recently, there have been several "fairy tale retellings" in Young Adult literature (see this post from January for a list of novels). Â Have you been thinking about a fairy tale you read as a child and wondered how you could twist it around and make it fresh... Continue Reading →
Once again, Veronica Wollf is back with another action-packed, no-holds-barred approach to vampires in the second book of her series The Watchers,Vampire's Kiss -- in stores tomorrow. Vampire's Kiss picks up where book 1, Isle of Night, left off -- but the stakes for Drew are higher than ever, as she gets closer to the... Continue Reading →
Once again, Veronica Wollf is back with another action-packed, no-holds-barred approach to vampires in the second book of her series The Watchers,Vampire's Kiss -- in stores tomorrow. Vampire's Kiss picks up where book 1, Isle of Night, left off -- but the stakes for Drew are higher than ever, as she gets closer to the... Continue Reading →
If an edge-of-your-seat crime mystery thrill ride is what you're looking for in your next read, then I'd recommend pre-ordering your copy of The Night She Disappeared by April Henry as soon as possible. Henry takes another real-life crime story as her inspiration for her latest YA thriller, in stores March 13th: Gabie drives a... Continue Reading →
If an edge-of-your-seat crime mystery thrill ride is what you're looking for in your next read, then I'd recommend pre-ordering your copy of The Night She Disappeared by April Henry as soon as possible. Henry takes another real-life crime story as her inspiration for her latest YA thriller, in stores March 13th: Gabie drives a... Continue Reading →
For me, books have always held a rare magical power. My mother read to me often from a very young age. I can still remember the wonder I felt as I watched her slender finger trace each word, carefully sounding out letters that put me under a spell I never quite recovered from. I remember... Continue Reading →
Congratulations to Lauren DeStefano, who's latest, Fever, landed at no. 6 this week. It's the sequel to Wither, and while we really liked Wither here at Novel Novice, I can say we loved Fever. (Check out our Wither series fan fiction writing contest judged by Lauren herself!) This Week Children's Chapter Books Weeks on List 1 THE... Continue Reading →
Congratulations to Lauren DeStefano, who's latest, Fever, landed at no. 6 this week. It's the sequel to Wither, and while we really liked Wither here at Novel Novice, I can say we loved Fever. (Check out our Wither series fan fiction writing contest judged by Lauren herself!) This Week Children's Chapter Books Weeks on List 1 THE... Continue Reading →
I hope to have some of our writing contest winners posted this weekend as well, but in the mean time, here are some other recent contest results! *Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â *Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â * Hallowed by Cynthia Hand - Book Giveaway We featured a great guest blog by Hallowed author Cynthia Hand, talking about writing unique angel mythology for... Continue Reading →
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