We're back with the next five titles on the Teens' Top Ten Nominee list. How many have you read? Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare “Oh, what a fantastic ride!” That was my first thought upon finishing Clockwork Angel, Cassandra Clare’s latest work in her world of Shadowhunters. Set in Victorian England, it serves as the first of... Continue Reading →
Sweetly: Origins of the “Hansel & Gretel” Story
Much like we did with Sisters Red and "Little Red Riding Hood" earlier this month, today we explore the origins of the "Hansel & Gretel" story to offer a better understand if Jackson Pearce's Sweetly, a modern retelling of the classic fairy tale. A trail of breadcrumbs ... The most classic version of "Hansel &... Continue Reading →
Sweetly: Origins of the “Hansel & Gretel” Story
Much like we did with Sisters Red and "Little Red Riding Hood" earlier this month, today we explore the origins of the "Hansel & Gretel" story to offer a better understand if Jackson Pearce's Sweetly, a modern retelling of the classic fairy tale. A trail of breadcrumbs ... The most classic version of "Hansel &... Continue Reading →
Teens’ Top Ten 2011: Time to VOTE!
Summer is coming to a close (quicker than we'd like). So how'd you do on your summer reading list? Did you check out the Teens' Top Ten Nominees? Are there a couple more you want to squeeze in before you head back to school? Now's the time! Teens' Top Ten Voting begins TODAY and is... Continue Reading →
Book review: The Near Witch by Victoria Schwab
Synopsis The Near Witch is only an old story told to frighten children. If the wind calls at night, you must not listen. The wind is lonely, and always looking for company. And there are no strangers in the town of Near. These are the truths that Lexi has heard all her life. But when an... Continue Reading →
Book review: The Near Witch by Victoria Schwab
Synopsis The Near Witch is only an old story told to frighten children. If the wind calls at night, you must not listen. The wind is lonely, and always looking for company. And there are no strangers in the town of Near. These are the truths that Lexi has heard all her life. But when an... Continue Reading →
Five Reasons to Read Sweetly by Jackson Pearce
Sweetly by Jackson Pearce is just EIGHT DAYS AWAY ... and in case you still need convincing that you should read this book, here are five more reasons: 5. CANDY Seriously, this book takes place largely in a sweet shop. And the way Jackson describes the candy ... oh, man. You know how it's impossible... Continue Reading →
Five Reasons to Read Sweetly by Jackson Pearce
Sweetly by Jackson Pearce is just EIGHT DAYS AWAY ... and in case you still need convincing that you should read this book, here are five more reasons: 5. CANDY Seriously, this book takes place largely in a sweet shop. And the way Jackson describes the candy ... oh, man. You know how it's impossible... Continue Reading →
Both titles in Sara Shepard’s new series land in top 10
Sara Shepard's latest, Never Have I Ever (the sequel to The Lying Game, which is back in the top 10 at no. 7! ) debuted at no. 2 this week on the best seller's list. Andrea Cremer's Wolfsbane is hanging onto the top 10 at no. 9. This Week Children's Chapter Books Weeks on List 1... Continue Reading →
The Saturday Post: BIG news, book trailers, photos & more
* First of all, HUGE news here at Novel Novice ... our own staff member Tiffany Truitt is going to be a published author! She has signed a three-book deal for her YA dystopian series with Entangled Publishing, and the first book comes out in March! Be sure to check out Tiffany's blog and follow... Continue Reading →
