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5 Books for When You Need a Vacation

YOU DESERVE A BREAK. All that working and studying you’ve been doing is really tiring you out. Unfortunately, not all of us can escape our daily lives right away (or escape this polar vortex UGH). So I’m glad that all I really need is a great book to relax, see new places, and take time…
7 of the Best Villains that YA Has to Offer

A flair for the dramatic. Killer one-liners. Blood-chilling machinations that leave your jaw on the floor. A truly outstanding villain will have all of these in abundance. Fortunately, or unfortunately for our favorite heroes, there are no shortage of villains in YA. The question is: who among this rogues’ gallery rises to the top? (Or…
Decorate a Bookshelf and We’ll Give You A Book to Display

We don't know about you, but we're obsessed with the way our bookshelves are arranged. Whether you arrange it by author, color, or your own Dewey Decimal system, there's bound to be a book that completes your work of art.
Characters We’d Like to Give Hugs to

Certain characters just need a really good hug. You know who I’m talking about. That character: the dark and twisty one with emotional baggage up the wazoo and too many dangerous pastimes. Here are just a few characters, I personally feel need an extra hug this year. Please chime in with your own nominees for…
5 Nonfiction Books to Keep It Real

We talk about fiction a lot here on NOVL, because fiction is fun and can be an escape from the real world. But, there’s nothing like a good non-fiction book to really ground yourself and learn more about a topic or a person. Here are five of our favorite non-fiction titles!
Signs as Characters from The Folk of the Air

HAPPY. WICKED. KING. DAY. Oh the tears you’ve shed. The agony, the waiting, the STRESS. But no longer. My fellow folk, your suffering is over because the sequel you’d die for has arrived. And so, in honor of the Wicked King Cardan and High Seneschal Jude, I have humbly paired our favorite characters from The…
If You Love That Character, You’ll Love This Character

There are too many books (not really, but it sure feels that way)!! I just keep adding things to my TBR pile and can’t seem to figure out what to read next. The struggle is real, y’all. I highly doubt I’m alone in this predicament, so we here at NOVL threw together a little rec…
Evolution of a Cover: The Wicked King by Holly Black

by Karina Granda, Senior DesignerI am so thrilled with all the buzz around the cover for The Wicked King! Especially since the second book in a series can be more challenging than the first—and this one was no exception.
Signs as Characters from Strange the Dreamer

For someone that doesn’t really believe in astrology, I LOVE KNOWING WHAT PEOPLE’S SIGNS ARE. And so because I am an expert (I am not an expert), here are my pairings of Strange the Dreamer characters and which Zodiac signs they’d be!
Write a YA Novel, and See if it’s a New York Times Bestseller

You did the thing! You wrote a book! And now it's out in the world! In your book's debut week, see if it hits the New York Times bestseller list or not.
Meet Holly Black, the author of The Cruel Prince and The Wicked King on tour!

That’s right—the Queen of Fae is coming to a city near you! Check the tour graphic or below to see if something wicked is coming your way… Don’t know what The Cruel Prince or The Wicked King is? No worries, we’ll have you in Elfhame in no time.
Build A Thanksgiving Feast, Get A Book Rec

Gobble, gobble, NOVLers! ‘Tis the week to eat and read to your heart’s content. Plan your perfect Thanksgiving meal, and we'll give you a book recommendation to read while you laze about in that post-turkey food coma.