This year, there were a lot of book-to-film adaptations to hit the big screen. With Harry Potter and Twilight in the mix, too, some of these were among the highest sellers all year. Critically, though, some were much stronger than others . . . Here’s a run-through of 2011’s year in books on film (in... Continue Reading →
It's that time of year when we take a look back at the best YA of 2011. But we here at Novel Novice have a hard time narrowing things down to a numbered top ten list. So instead, below you'll find -- in NO particular order -- my picks for Best YA of 2011: A... Continue Reading →
Did you have a good holiday weekend? If you've got gift money burning a hole in your pocket, here are some new releases you might want to check out: Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler I'm telling you why we broke up, Ed. I'm writing it in this letter, the whole truth of why... Continue Reading →
From everyone at the Novel Novice family, we'd like to wish you all a warm & wonderful holiday season. The blog is going dark for the next three days so we can enjoy the holidays with our families. We'll be back on Tuesday, December 27th with brand new content -- including our Best of 2011... Continue Reading →
Today, we present our last batch of literary snowmen for this year (though mom has ideas for more, so who knows?) Below, you'll find snowmen for Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows and Sherlock Holmes: Here are the other snowmen drawings we've posted: A Need So Beautiful by Suzanne Young and Clockwork Prince by Cassandra... Continue Reading →
Today, we present our last batch of literary snowmen for this year (though mom has ideas for more, so who knows?) Below, you'll find snowmen for Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows and Sherlock Holmes: Here are the other snowmen drawings we've posted: A Need So Beautiful by Suzanne Young and Clockwork Prince by Cassandra... Continue Reading →
Today, we are thrilled to be revealing the cover for Unbreak My Heart by Melissa Walker -- coming in May from Bloomsbury. We're really excited to read Melissa's latest novel (she's so great!) -- but in the meantime, we'll satisfy ourselves by oogling her gorgeous new cover: We also asked Melissa a few questions about... Continue Reading →
Today, we are thrilled to be revealing the cover for Unbreak My Heart by Melissa Walker -- coming in May from Bloomsbury. We're really excited to read Melissa's latest novel (she's so great!) -- but in the meantime, we'll satisfy ourselves by oogling her gorgeous new cover: We also asked Melissa a few questions about... Continue Reading →
Today, the parade of bookish snowmen continue with two more pieces of original art by my mom. Today's books are White Cat and Red Glove by Holly Black, and Forever by Maggie Stiefvater: Have you missed any this week? Here are the others we've posted so far: A Need So Beautiful by Suzanne Young and... Continue Reading →
Today, the parade of YA books as snowmen continue with two more pieces of original art by my mom. Today's books are White Cat and Red Glove by Holly Black, and Forever by Maggie Stiefvater: Have you missed any this week? Here are the others we've posted so far: A Need So Beautiful by Suzanne... Continue Reading →
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