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Pick an ice cream flavor, and we’ll give you a summer read

In case you didn't know, July is National Ice Cream month, which means it's my favorite month since I can eat ice cream for DAYS (I literally scream for ice cream). In honor of the best month of the year, pick an ice cream flavor, and I'll give you a book to add to your…
11 Kisses in YA, definitively ranked

As an unapologetic lover of YA, I’ve read through my fair share of kissing scenes. Some of them make my heart swoon to the point where even I can feel the fireworks. Other times, I have to take a small break from reading because the second-hand embarrassment and awkwardness is too much.
The Signs as Book Covers

Some may say I graduated college with a degree in both English and astrology (note: I definitely did not), so that makes me qualified to write this post on books and zodiac signs. There is a lot to learn in the world of astrology, and here at NOVL HQ, we are fully aboard this train.…
Choose a member of BLACKPINK and we’ll tell you which character is most like them so you can read the book and fangirl over them too

The title speaks for itself. Choose a member of BLACKPINK and we’ll give you a character that’s like them so you can fangirl over them.
Cover Reveal: The Winter Duke by Claire Eliza Bartlett

Claire Eliza Bartlett, the brilliant author behind the badass We Rule the Nightis coming out with her next fantasy novel in March 2020! It’s about Ekata, who inherits the title of duke in one single night when her entire family is poisoned, leaving her the only one able to rule over Kylma Above. She gets…
What kind of dystopian survivor would you be?

What would your place in a dystopian future be? Would you be a rebel or a loyal subject of the regime? In honor of Queen of Ruin, we bring you this quiz for you to find out if and how you would survive a future dystopia!
Take this quiz, and I’ll tell you which quiz you should take

Let's be real here—we all fall into the rabbit hole of quizzes at least once a day. Do I have an urgent project due? Yes. Do I want to know what kind of bread I would be according to my deepest, darkest fear? Also yes, and so do you. So take this quiz, and I'll…
What You Should Read According to Your Favorite Ariana Grande Song

Ariana Grande is no doubt one of the icons of our generation. You can’t deny that her songs are bops. Back in April, she announced she was taking a break from Twitter and encouraged her fans to “take breaks n read books … you’ll feel so much better, your brain will thank u.“ Though the…
15 Illustrated Covers to Lust Over, Because Holy Cow, They’re Pretty

I definitely recommend you check out all of these illustrators and designers. Without their beautiful work and dedication, we would not have the stunning covers we do and the world would be a little less magic. “Design and illustration are underappreciated art forms” is the hill I will die on. Watch me.
Must-Read Stories to Inspire You on World Refugee Day

Each individual has a story of strength and perseverance, and our support of their courage shouldn’t be limited to just this one day. One of the most effective ways we can build empathy in the world is through reading—in particular, through reading the stories of those who differ from you. Here are just a few…
Go to the movies, and we’ll tell you which book-to-movie adaptation to watch

We all love books here, but sometimes you just need a break from the written word. When that happens, I love going to the movies. Ah, the smell of buttery popcorn and the taste of blue-raspberry slushee... glorious! What are your theater-going preferences? Well, if you plan your ideal movie-going experience, I'll recommend which book-to-film…
Which royal court do you belong on?

And we'll always be ROYAALS [rooooyals]. There's so much to love about books with fictional royalty: the court intrigue, the scandals, the plot threads about questioning power and birthright, THE PRETTY CROWNS. So in honor of all our NOVL books about royal politicians, descendants, and spies, take this quiz and we'll tell you which bookish…