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  • Only a True Faerie Will Get 15/20 on This Folk of the Air Quiz

    Would you dare to enter the world of the fae, where the rules can bend and everything that glitters is dangerous, and most of what doesn’t glitter is dangerous too? Well, before you decide to take the plunge and enter into Elfhame, take our quiz to test your knowledge of the fairy realm. You may…

  • The Story Behind the Story: Isolde and Tristan

    Even I, a stalwart connoisseur of the courtly romance of early English history, must admit that a refresher on the original tale is sometimes due. We can’t all be expected to remember the plots to every romance EVER. So if you need a refresher (or have never heard the story and are curious), I give…

  • Direct Your Dream YA Contemporary, and We’ll Give You A Book Rec

    There are too many great YA contemporary novels that deserve to be made into movies—so how are you going to choose which one's the right book for you to adapt? By taking this NOVL quiz of course! Direct your dream teen contemporary movie, and we'll give you a book you should consider adapting.

  • 12 First Lines That Got Me to Read the Entire Book (and Series)

    Nothing has the same magic as the perfect first line of a wonderful book. And so, we bring you some of our favorite first lines! Some are dark, some are funny, but all are captivating – and will lead to some brilliant reads!

  • Read to Resist with Samira Ahmed, author of Internment

    If you haven’t heard yet (you should’ve, though—I never shut up about this book), Internment by Samira Ahmed comes out in exactly a month! We had the pleasure of hearing Samira introduce her novel in person, but we want the world to hear and see her words, so we filmed it just for you. Bonus:…

  • 9 Books-To-Film Adaptations and All My Feelings About Them

    Is anything more exciting than learning your favorite book has gotten a movie deal? Sure, there might be some trepidation, an anxiety that the filmmakers get it *just right* but whenever I hear about a book I love coming to the screen, I can’t help but get a little giddy! So here is a list…

  • 7 Books that Will Make You Feel Like You’re Falling in Love for the First Time

    Sometimes I like to put off a “couldn’t care less about love” vibe, but truthfully I’m a sap at heart. I’ll fall for anything: hate to love, best friends to lovers, forbidden love, meet-cutes of all kinds. Romance is compelling because it speaks to our deepest desires and our innate drive to connect with other…

  • Your Literary BFF Based on the Galentine’s Day Brunch You Plan

    Founded by our lord and savior Leslie Knope from Parks and Recreation, Galentine's Day is a day of celebrating friendship love. Grab your pals and pick your favorite brunch spot: plan the best Galentine's Day, and we'll tell you which Literary BFF you should invite as well!

  • 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…