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Choose a bunch of books, and we’ll guess your star sign

Oh yes, we’re back with another astrology post. This time, we put ourselves to the test by guessing your star sign based on books you choose. Do you read books similar to your sign? Let’s find out!
Return to Elfhame with an Excerpt from The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black

Did I not say we had a surprise in store for you this week? For you mortals that have been googling “the queen of nothing read online” and “the queen of nothing i need it now please give it to me novl”, I present to you the ultimate #OutofContextQueenofNothing: the prologue and the first two…
What would you get blackmailed for doing?

Who doesn't love a good blackmail plot? In honor of Rule and Rise, I give you this quiz that will determine what you would be blackmailed for doing!
Cover Reveal: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black Repackage

Some of you may have noticed the Modern Faerie Tales repackage that came out earlier this year, which features tales about some of the side characters from The Folk of the Air. But did you know there is another story set in the same universe, also featuring characters from The Folk of the Air? And…
4 Books for Angsty Teens

We all know what it’s like to be an angsty teen. For a lot of us, teenage-hood is the angstiest time of our lives. What I wouldn’t have given to have a fresh book help guide me through my most angst-ridden years, without looking down on me or feeling pedantic. Well, now that I’m older,…
The Signs as Characters from The Diviners by Libba Bray

We back with another zodiac signs post! Trying to figure out what signs characters are just never gets old. And what better series to discover zodiac signs for than The Diviners! I mean it’s literally about psychics and the unseen powers that be. You know the astrological machinations of the universe would have definitive weight…
Pick a tropical vacation, and we’ll give you a book character to go on vacation with

With summer comes the thought, “I need a vacation.” And don’t we all? There’s nothing like going on a tropical getaway (even if it’s only in our dreams), and we can think of a few characters who could use a break as well. Each vacation spot has their own unique characteristics and culture, so choose…
Can you guess what book this is based on a very ambiguous part of its cover?

I don’t know if you’re like me, but every time I go into a bookstore and see a sliver of a book, I try to guess what book it is. Whether the book is too far away to see clearly, or hidden behind another book, or all you can see is a part of the…
6 Things to Do at SDCC This Year

Hello NOVL Nation!! Are you ready for San Diego Comic-Con?? We definitely are–we’ve coordinated our t-shirts and everything. If you’re going to be there, make sure to come visit us in Booth #1116. Here are 6 things we have going on for you to do at Comic-Con!
Sorting the Folk of the Air Characters into their Hogwarts Houses

What fantasy series am I currently/always obsessed with? If you can’t guess, you clearly don’t follow me on social media or read any of my blog posts. Spoiler alert: it’s The Folk of the Air. You know what other fantasy series will forever hold a special place in my heart? You guessed it – Harry…
What you should read according to your favorite TV romance

There are countless TV and book romances out there these days, with some focusing solely on the relationships (ahem, The Bachelor) and others that deal with things that spiral from the romance. Well, here’s a list of books to read after you’re done binging the latest TV romance!
7 Perfect One Night Standalones to Binge (one for each night of the week)

NOVL Hot Take: Sometimes, I much prefer standalones to super long series. They’re compact, contained, and can be devoured in one sitting. You spend a perfect amount of quality time with a character, and are always satisfied by the end of the book (no sneaky cliffhangers!). Lucky for me, I work with so many PERFECT…