Synopsis: It is 1876, the year of the Centennial in Philadelphia. Katherine has lost her twin sister Anna in a tragic skating accident. One wickedly hot September day, Katherine sets out for the exhibition grounds to cut short the haunted life she no longer wants to live. Review: Some books are fun, some are entertaining,... Continue Reading →
Book review: Dangerous Neighbors by Beth Kephart
Synopsis: It is 1876, the year of the Centennial in Philadelphia. Katherine has lost her twin sister Anna in a tragic skating accident. One wickedly hot September day, Katherine sets out for the exhibition grounds to cut short the haunted life she no longer wants to live. Review: Some books are fun, some are entertaining,... Continue Reading →
Two new paperbacks on the best sellers list
Maggie Stiefvater is still holding onto the top hardback spot with Linger, and there are two new entries in this week's paperback list, both by the same author: Aerie and Reckoning (The Fallen, Book 2) and The Fallen and Leviathan (book 1) by Thomas E. Sniegoski. The second book in the series just came out, which it appears, is... Continue Reading →
Deadlines extended for our two writing contests!
Good news! We're extending the deadlines for our two writing contests! First ... our Naughty List writing contest is now open until SUNDAY, August 1st at midnight (mostly due to myself not remembering the original deadline and putting out conflicting information). Prizes include signed copies of The Naughty List and So Many Boys by Suzanne... Continue Reading →
The Summer of Skinny Dipping: That’s a wrap!
Today, we wrap up our week-long feature on The Summer of Skinny Dipping by Amanda Howells. First, we want to remind you about our contest to win one of 5 copies of The Summer of Skinny Dipping -- it ends at midnight (PT) tonight! Next, we want to take a quick look back at all... Continue Reading →
The Summer of Skinny Dipping: That’s a wrap!
Today, we wrap up our week-long feature on The Summer of Skinny Dipping by Amanda Howells. First, we want to remind you about our contest to win one of 5 copies of The Summer of Skinny Dipping -- it ends at midnight (PT) tonight! Next, we want to take a quick look back at all... Continue Reading →
Amanda Howells: The Summer of Skinny Dipping Q&A Part 3
Today, we present part 3 of our 3-part interview with The Summer of Skinny Dipping author Amanda Howells (see part 1 & part 2)-- and today, she tackles the now-traditional Novel Novice flash questions! If you could trade places with one person for a single day, who would it be & why? Kristen Stewart—both on... Continue Reading →
Amanda Howells: The Summer of Skinny Dipping Q&A Part 3
Today, we present part 3 of our 3-part interview with The Summer of Skinny Dipping author Amanda Howells (see part 1 & part 2)-- and today, she tackles the now-traditional Novel Novice flash questions! If you could trade places with one person for a single day, who would it be & why? Kristen Stewart—both on... Continue Reading →
The Official Mockingjay 13 District Blog Tour
Scholastic has announced all 13 blogs to take part in its Official Mockingjay 13 District Blog Tour ... including Novel Novice! We'll be representing District 7 on August 16th. Here's a look at the complete line-up of blogs on the tour: District 1 | Galleysmith | August 2 District 2 | Sci Fi Guy |... Continue Reading →
The Official Mockingjay 13 District Blog Tour
Scholastic has announced all 13 blogs to take part in its Official Mockingjay 13 District Blog Tour ... including Novel Novice! We'll be representing District 7 on August 16th. Here's a look at the complete line-up of blogs on the tour: District 1 | Galleysmith | August 2 District 2 | Sci Fi Guy |... Continue Reading →
