Holly Cupala breathes life into the world of Seattle's street kids in her new young adult novel, Don't Breathe a Word. (See what I did there?) All kidding aside, Cupala handily and delicately addresses some serious issues in her latest book -- never shying away from the tough subjects, much like in her first book,... Continue Reading →
Holly Cupala breathes life into the world of Seattle's street kids in her new young adult novel, Don't Breathe a Word. (See what I did there?) All kidding aside, Cupala handily and delicately addresses some serious issues in her latest book -- never shying away from the tough subjects, much like in her first book,... Continue Reading →
We are really excited about some new books and comic books being adapted for the big screen this year. Below, you'll find some of the most-anticipated book to movie adaptations of 2012, along with some brief info, the current release date, and the trailer (if available). Movies are listed in order of release date: Coriolanus... Continue Reading →
Today, we bring you a look at highlights from the latest YA book releases ... the first ones of 2012! Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi Aria is a teenager in the enclosed city of Reverie. Like all Dwellers, she spends her time with friends in virtual environments, called Realms, accessed through an eyepiece... Continue Reading →
Another year, another amazing batch of new YA books. It would be impossible to list ALL of this year's upcoming titles, but below, you'll find an extremely comprehensive list featuring many of this year's most anticipated new YA & MG books! January Everneath by Brodi Ashton Tempest by Julie Cross Ditched by Robin Mellom The... Continue Reading →
No new entrants to the top 10, but Cassandra Clare's Clockwork Prince is holding strong, and The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick (a seriously beautiful book--the illustrations are amazing) has gotten a boost thanks to its movie release. This Week Children's Chapter Books Weeks on List 1 THE SON OF NEPTUNE, by Rick... Continue Reading →
As we say good-bye to 2011 and hello to 2012, we want to take a moment to ask YOU about the job we're doing here at Novel Novice. January will mark our second anniversary (wow!) and we're always looking to make things better for all our visitors. So we ask you to please take a... Continue Reading →
As has become an annual tradition here at Novel Novice, we bring you a new, year-long collection of desktop wallpapers. In previous years, our desktop wallpaper calendars have exclusively featured The Twilight Saga, as many of our original fans came from that fandom exclusively. But these days, we have followers who are fans of many... Continue Reading →
You could call 2011 the year we said good-bye to Harry Potter. Sort of. But not really. Because while the franchise has come to an "end," it will never really leave us. J.K. Rowling said it best at the London premiere of Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 this past summer: The stories... Continue Reading →
This year was truly a banner year for outstanding YA. And while some established authors delivered gems to their fans, the majority of books on my list come from debut authors (which means we can look forward to their sequels in 2012 and beyond!). Below--in no particular order--are my picks for the best of 2011:... Continue Reading →
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