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  • Cover Reveal: Atomic Women by Roseanne Montillo

    Do you read a lot of nonfiction? It’s not usually my go-to genre, but I’m always down to learn about badass women from history who deserve more attention. Which is why I’m so excited to share the cover for Atomic Women, a narrative nonfiction book about the little-known female scientists who were essential in the…

  • Cover Reveal: The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones

    Hello, it’s me again, raving about the work of Emily Lloyd-Jones. Let me sell you on her latest work, The Bone Houses. It’s a story that is the perfect blend of history, fairytales, horror, and a badass female protagonist.

  • 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.

  • What You Should Read Next Based on the Infinity Stone You Choose

    Hey, NOVLers! Were you one of the millions of people who saw Avengers: Infinity War? No spoilers, but that was... a lot . Luckily we have OVER A YEAR to process our feelings before the next Avengers movie. Ok, maybe that's not so lucky. But if you need something to tide you over, how about…

  • Cover Reveal: The Hearts We Sold by Emily Lloyd-Jones Paperback

    As many of you know, I would sell my heart for Dee Moreno and James Lancer. If you don’t know who Dee and James are, then you’re missing out (on the book and my spiel). The Hearts We Sold by Emily Lloyd-Jones is an intoxicating blend of fantasy, horror, and romance—a Faustian fable perfect for…

  • The Book I Never Planned to Write (but am so thankful I did)

    Most days, I am obnoxiously happy. A joyful goofball. I live by my dead mother’s motto: I’d rather laugh than cry. In short, I might be the last person on earth who wants to sit around contemplating the pandemic of violence against young women. The prospect seems especially grim when I consider that my own…

  • Books with Things to Do on Your Self-Care Days

    Sometimes I want books that set my heart racing. Sometimes I need books that will rip my heart to shreds. Sometimes I need books that propel me into a rage because the world is on fire. But recently I’ve wanted books that put me in a calm state of mind, that chill me out, and…