brandy colbert — Blog • NOVL

So many people wrestle daily with addiction. Check out these books that contain humanizing portrayals of people dealing with addiction and recovery and those who love them.

listicleBill GraceMay 12, 2021fix, j. albert mann, the revolution of birdie randolph, brandy colbert, far from you, tess sharpe, we all fall down, nic sheff, medhead, james patterson, hal friedman, begging for change, sharon flakeComment

Pick a Taylor Swift Song, Get a Contemporary with the Same Energy

With the fast-approaching release of Fearless (Taylor's Version), you may find yourself in need some extra reading to make the wait more bearable. So, pick a Taylor Swift song off of Fearless, and we'll give you a YA contemporary with the same energy.

Characters We Want to Go Stargazing WIth

Star watching sounds like a fun idea (except I can’t get past the idea of laying in the grass. I am not a fan of that.) If you could lay outside and gaze at the stars, who would take with you? We put together a whole list of characters we’d love to go stargazing with.

listicleShanese MullinsAugust 19, 2020when the stars lead to you, ronni davis, gallagher girls, ally carter, starbound, amie kaufman and megan spooner, finding yvonne, brandy colbert, more than just a pretty face, syed masood, Titans, fence, sarah rees brennanComment

YA Books to Make Your Mouth Water

Who doesn’t love food? I mean, I certainly love food and I can hardly imagine going through life not constantly thinking about my next meal. And what’s better than actual food? Nothing, but fictional food makes a close second.

listicleSavannah KennellyAugust 7, 2020more than just a pretty face, syed masood, this is my brain in love, i. w, somewhere between bitter and sweet, laekan zea kemp, finding yvonne, brandy colbert, with the fire on high, elizabeth acevedo, love & gelato, jenna evans welch, eva evergreen, julie abeComment

Make a luxurious latte, get a book recommendation

Awaken your inner barista and get creative! Make yourself a luxurious latte, and we’ll give you a book to enjoy while you drink it!

quizSavannah KennellyAugust 5, 2020horrid, katrina leno, the revolution of birdie randolph, brandy colbert, dear universe, florence gonsalves, camp, l. c. rosen, midnight sun, stephenie meyer, the inheritance games, jennifer lynn barnesComment

Contemporary Rebels Who’ve Stolen Our Hearts

I often find that the most inspiring and heart-stealing rebels are the ones from contemporary fiction. So here is a list of contemporary rebels who’ve stolen our hearts!

listicleSavannah KennellyJune 16, 2020war and speech, don zolidis, jack of hearts, l. c. rosen, the revolution of birdie randolph, brandy colbert, amelia westlake, erin gough, dear universe, florence gonsalves, fence, sarah rees brennan, a match made in mehendi, nandini bajpai, trinkets, kirsten smithComment

One Night Standalones III: Return of the Contemporaries

There are times when I need a break from long fantasy series and I turn to my handy dandy contemporary standalones. They are so great: a story you can finish in one sitting and know the complete tale. I dare you to read some of the titles I’ve listed below and not fall in love.

listicleShanese MullinsJune 15, 2020more than just a pretty face, syed masood, war and speech, don zolidis, this is my brain in love, i. w. gregorio, dear universe, florence gonsalves, camp, l. c. rosen, little and lion, brandy colbertComment

Books to Read by Black Authors

I wanted to work in publishing because as a child I loved to read. Books shaped me. But I noticed I didn’t often see myself or my blackness reflected in the stories being told. I love books and I want to help to make sure kids who look like me feel welcome in this space, in this land of stories. Here is a list of books written black authors that you should have on your list.

Plan some post-quarantine travel, and we'll give you a book to bring

When the world finally reopens, and everyone has settled into whatever the new normal becomes, will you be traveling anywhere? Whether your suitcase is packed and you’re exploring new places, or you’re just traveling to the other side of your apartment, we have the book to bring along.

quizShanese MullinsMay 20, 2020amelia westlake, erin gough, finding yvonne, brandy colbert, light the abyss, london shahComment