barry lyga — Blog • NOVL

Books to Read if You Love Serial Killer Dramas

If you just can’t look away from the latest serial killer drama, be it true crime, miniseries, or ongoing procedural, look no further. I have the books for you!

One-Night Standalones: Fresh Off the Press

I love a good one-and-done story. Is there anything better than a book you can devour in the time it takes to blink? A book that tells a full and complete story? I say no. No matter what your tastes are, we have a standalone you’ll love to finish in one night.

listicleShanese MullinsNovember 22, 2021briarheart, mercedes lackey, passport, sophia glock, maybe were electric, val emmich, our way back to always, nina moreno, sidelined, kara bietz, that dark infinity, kate pentecost, tides of mutiny, rebecca rode, time will tell, barry lygaComment

80's On My Mind: YA set in the 80's

It has come to my attention that some people consider stories set in the 80’s to be historical fiction and I honestly don’t think I’m okay with that. But if you think that to be true and are looking for books that fit, that “era” we have a list for you.

listicleShanese MullinsSeptember 29, 2021time will tell, barry lyga, ellie marney, none shall sleep, stranger with my face, lois duncan, rose sees red, cecil castellucci, aristotle and dante discover the secrets of the universe, benjamin alire saenzComment

Build an At-Home Library And We'll Give You A Book To Feature on Your Shelf

Do you have an idea of what kind of reading room you would want in your home, but no idea what books should be on the shelves? Take this quiz to find out what book should be featured on the shelf of your glorious at-home library and then get to decorating!

quizJela LewterSeptember 10, 2021sway with me, syed masood, briarheart, mercedes lackey, fence, sarah rees brennan, time will tell, barry lyga, our way back to always, nina morenoComment

Thrillers That Are the Opposite of Sleep Aids

There’s no better way to wait for fall than curled up with a spine-tingling, bone-chilling thriller. I want to be gasping out loud and digging through my closet for a night light. Who needs to sleep when there are more books to read?

listicleAndie DivelbissAugust 27, 2021time will tell, barry lyga, far from you, tess sharpe, i know what you did last summer, lois duncan, youre next, kylie schacte, none shall sleep, ellie marney, the athena protocol, shamim sarif, swipe right for murder, derek milman, jennifer lynn barnes, the lovely and the lostComment

Cover Reveal: Time Will Tell by Barry Lyga

The time has come! Hah! See what I did there? But seriously, the time has come to reveal the cover of Time Will Tell, the next spine-chilling thriller from suspense extraordinaire Barry Lyga!

cover revealSavannah KennellyDecember 18, 2020barry lyga, time will tellComment

Pick a Slasher Movie, Get a Book That'll Have You Hiding Under the Covers

Go ahead and choose your favorite slasher, and we’ll give you a book that’ll have you hiding under your covers!

YA Villains You Want to Hit with a Waffle Iron

There are horrible, cruel, invasive villains in my beloved books that deserve to be smacked with a frying pan. But we’re upgrading from frying pan to full-on waffle iron. Keep reading for some other villains that deserve a swift whack with some heavy-duty kitchen equipment.

listicleStefanie HoffmanJuly 8, 2020the dead house, dawn kurtagich, Frostblood, frostblood saga, Elly Blake, elly blake, laini taylor, strange the dreamer, the devouring gray, christine lynn herman, read thanos, barry lyga, the cruel prince, folk of the air, holly blackComment

Our Favorite YA Superheroes (and Villains)

Some heroes (and villains) wear capes, some have magical powers, and some are simply clever. Crystal Cestari’s SUPER ADJACENT provides a fresh new take on the supers who save the world. So, if you are feeling superhero-fever, here are some of my favorite hero-esque books to satisfy your cravings.

listicleLBYRMarch 11, 2020super adjacent, crystal cestari, read thanos, barry lyga, strang, lainiComment