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  • Random Lines from Random Books We Randomly Pulled Off the Shelf…Randomly

    In the name of quality content, we have decided that we will bring this game to you! Bill, Natali, and I all gathered in the LBYR library and carried out our mission, bringing you the best of the random book randomness that the book randoms can random. Randomly.

  • In Honor of the Ides of March, Here Are The Most Epic Deaths in YA

    On this day, the ides of March of MMXIX, the humble offices of NOVL HQ present unto the mob of the Bookish Empire a list of the MOST EPIC YA DEATHS! Those who are about to die salute you. Needless to say: SPOILER ALERT – but specifically for The Cruel Prince, Twilight, The Hearts We…

  • If You Do Nine or More of These Things, You’re a True Book Lover

    Are you a casual connoisseur or straight up obsessed? Are you and books keeping things simple and fun, or are you and books ride-or-die, Edward-and-Bella meant to be? Well, let’s discover where on the spectrum your book love is. (Just, btw, I got 23. So I’ll be very impressed if you beat me.)

  • Read It, Eat It: Night of Cheesecake & Puppets

    If you’re so inclined to have a baking and reading day this weekend, you should try making the cheesecake inspired by Laini Taylor’s and her husband Jim Bartolo’s companion to the Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogy: Night of Cake & Puppets!

  • 6 Books That Will Make You Fall in Love with the Countries They’re Set in

    If you’ve got a serious case of wanderlust like me, chances are you turn to books when you can’t pay for an international trip. While we can’t all jet off to fabulous foreign places, the best books set overseas make it feel like we’re right there with the characters. Here are some books that will…

  • Without Giving Spoilers, Here Are 8 Plot Twists We Did Not See Coming

    There are few things I like more than being genuinely gagged by a well-finessed plot twist. A long-lost sibling appears to claim the throne? Sign me up. The best friend was scamming the MC from the start? Love it. They were all actually dead the whole freaking time? Here. For. That. In order to best…

  • Badass Women Who Changed History and Empower Us

    We all need a good BAMF lady to look up to. Whether they’re your friend, your family (hi mama), or a historical figure, a strong female role-model can make all the difference. So here are some real-life badass women who have changed history to help inspire you and prove that women are hard-core, strong, and…

  • 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:…