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Cover Reveal: When the Stars Lead to You by Ronni Davis

By Ronni Davis, author of When the Stars Lead to You - Toni Morrison said, “If there’s a book you want to read and it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” Easier said than done! That’s one heck of an ask, and a big responsibility. But I took up the gauntlet and…
Cover Reveal: Supernova by Kass Morgan

I guess the best cliffhangers always come out of nowhere, but I’m still upset because Supernova, the sequel, doesn’t release until October and I have TOO MANY QUESTIONS. To tide us all over, I’m pleased to present our gorgeous new cover for Supernova, which is just making me even more excited to finish this series!
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…
5 Nonfiction Books to Keep It Real

We talk about fiction a lot here on NOVL, because fiction is fun and can be an escape from the real world. But, there’s nothing like a good non-fiction book to really ground yourself and learn more about a topic or a person. Here are five of our favorite non-fiction titles!
Signs as Characters from The Folk of the Air

HAPPY. WICKED. KING. DAY. Oh the tears you’ve shed. The agony, the waiting, the STRESS. But no longer. My fellow folk, your suffering is over because the sequel you’d die for has arrived. And so, in honor of the Wicked King Cardan and High Seneschal Jude, I have humbly paired our favorite characters from The…
Cover Reveal: A Match Made in Mehendi by Nandini Bajpai

Okay, let’s be real here: dating apps revolutionized the world of dating and matchmaking. As many cringeworthy (but hilarious) stories I’ve heard, I’ve also heard many success stories. But I’m not here to sell you on a dating app, I’m here to matchmake you with a book that you’ll most definitely swipe right on.
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.