Happy 2018 friends! We're ringing in the new year today with Meet Cute, an adorable YA short story anthology that's in stores today and features over a dozen stories about that magical "first meeting" in a romance. Whether or not you believe in fate, or luck, or love at first sight, every romance has to... Continue Reading →
It's the third and final day featuring our 2017 collection of original Bookish Snowmen drawings! These are all original pieces of art done by my mom, Laurie, based on an assortment of books — usually YA or middle grade books released in the past year, but also featuring some older favorites. We have NINE new... Continue Reading →
It's day two featuring our 2017 collection of original Bookish Snowmen drawings! These are all original pieces of art done by my mom, Laurie, based on an assortment of books — usually YA or middle grade books released in the past year, but also featuring some older favorites. We have NINE new drawings for you... Continue Reading →
One of our most beloved annual features here on Novel Novice returns once again, our collection of original Bookish Snowmen drawings! These are all original pieces of art done by my mom, Laurie, based on an assortment of books — usually YA or middle grade books released in the past year, but also featuring some... Continue Reading →
If you're like me, you've been feeling angry a lot lately. And I do mean a lot. I suspect this anger is something I carry with my always - but usually it's buried pretty deep. But with so many headlines lately about men in power being accused finally of their wrongdoings -- and so many... Continue Reading →
With this week's publication of The Sea of the Dead, Barry Wolverton's Chronicles of the Black Tulip is now a complete series. So today we have the updated and complete classroom guide for all three books. Plus, a look back on some students' reactions to the series and one last chance for you to win... Continue Reading →
For today's post, The Sea of the Dead author Barry Wolverton stops by to share the 5 things he learned while writing this series. Be sure to keep reading after Barry's post for more about how you can win the first two books in The Chronicles of the Black Tulip. 5 Things I Learned Writing... Continue Reading →
There's nothing better than binge-reading a binge-worthy book series -- and with this week's publication of The Sea of the Dead, Barry Wolverton's Chronicles of the Black Tulip is now available in its binge-able entirety. Now, I can recommend plenty of books to gift to 8-13 year old readers (and adults who enjoy great kid... Continue Reading →
The Sea of the Dead by Barry Wolverton, the third and final book in The Chronicles of the Black Tulip series, is in stores TODAY - huzzah!!! - and this Christmastime release date is made even more special by the fact that the book includes an expedition to the North Pole. So to celebrate today's... Continue Reading →
This week, The Sea of the Dead by Barry Wolverton is taking over the blog -- and hitting store shelves. The third and final book in the delightful series, The Chronicles of the Black Tulip, comes out tomorrow -- and we're celebrating all week-long with a contest, guest post, and other fun features. I absolutely... Continue Reading →
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