It's the final of sharing the 2016 collection of Bookish Snowmen! These are all original drawings 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 and even some classics. My mom has been BUSY, and... Continue Reading →
It's day four of sharing the 2016 collection of Bookish Snowmen! These are all original drawings 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 and even some classics. My mom has been BUSY, and... Continue Reading →
It's day three of sharing the 2016 collection of Bookish Snowmen -- and today we're featuring CLASSICS! These are all original drawings 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 and even some classics.... Continue Reading →
It's day two of sharing the 2016 collection of Bookish Snowmen! These are all original drawings 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 and even some classics. My mom has been BUSY, and... Continue Reading →
It's time for one of our most beloved annual features here on Novel Novice ... the return of the Bookish Snowmen! These are all original drawings 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.... Continue Reading →
I have two new adorable holiday picture books to share with you today, both of which are available now and would only make great gifts -- both books even include a place to write "To" and "From" on the inside pages. But they'd also just be fun to sit around and read with your little... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, we brought you our picks for the Best Young Adult Books of 2016 -- and today, we turn our attention to the Best Middle Grade Books of 2016! These are the middle grade books that made us laugh and cry and feel something powerful, and although the intended audience may be kids in the... Continue Reading →
Another year is coming to a close, so that means it's time to look back on my favorite reads from the last twelve months. Looking back, it's interesting to take note of the books that really spoke to me. I read quite diversely, and this list really shows that. This list includes contemporary, historical fiction,... Continue Reading →
It's time to deck the halls and make with the jolly; the holiday season is upon us. We've even "decorated" here on the blog -- note our site header's Santa hat and our snowflake background? If you need a little fictional support to help get you in the spirit of the season, then look no... Continue Reading →
We're celebrating this week's release of Spindle by E.K. Johnston, a Disney-inspired Sleeping Beauty retelling, with an epic princess's curse prize pack giveaway. Thanks to our friends at Disney-Hyperion providing the prizing for this great contest. Keep reading for details and more about the book: The world is made safe by a woman...but it is... Continue Reading →
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