jack of hearts — Blog • NOVL

Our Favorite YA LGBTQ+ Rebels

I mean… the title says it all! Here’s a list of some of our favorite LGBTQ+ rebels!

listicleSavannah KennellyMarch 19, 2021girls of paper and fire, natasha ngan, claire eliza bartlett, the winter duke, fence, sarah rees brennan, beyond the ruby veil, mara fitzgerald, jack of hearts, l. c. rosen, amelia westlake, erin gough, scavenge the stars, tara simComment

Pick a Smash Hit from The Vengaboys, Get a Book Rec

Who asked for this quiz? Absolutely nobody. But guess what – the Vengaboys are the only thing that have gotten me through month eight (EIGHT?!) of quarantine. Let’s put on the Vengaboys and read because those are the only things holding me together.

quizSavannah KennellyNovember 13, 2020jack of hearts, l. c. rosen, the diviners, libba bray, the loose ends list, carrie firestone, fence, sarah rees brennan, hello, hello goodbye and everything in between, jennifer e smith, the cruel prince, folk of the air, holly blackComment

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

6 Characters We're Thankful For

We’re grateful for the following fictional characters, each of whom has contributed something noble and/or memorable to our lives so far. So, take a look and be sure to let us know which characters you’re most thankful for (and why)!

listicleBill GraceNovember 28, 2019folk of the air, holly black, internment, samira ahmed, the diviners, libba bray, jack of hearts, l. c. rosen, the astonishing color of after, astonishing color of after, emily x.r. pan, the bone houses, emily lloyd-jonesComment

7 Captivating Reads for Your Next YA Book Club

One of the best parts about reading is sharing the joy of books with others. And there’s no better way to share your love of books than to start a book club!

listicleGuest AuthorNovember 26, 2019internment, read internment, samira ahmed, jack of hearts, l. c. rosen, we contain multitudes, sarah henstra, the revolution of birdie randolph, brandy colbert, the war outside, monica hesse, the astonishing color of after, emily x.r. pan, love & other carnivorous plants, love carnivorous plants, florence gonsalvesComment

8 Pride Reads for June and Beyond

Happy June, and happy Pride month! To all of our friends and readers on the LGBTQIA spectrum and beyond, we’re so happy you’re here. I hope you take a few moments to celebrate and breathe—being yourself shouldn’t be a radical act, but it is. The world has a long way to go, but I have faith in your (and our) fight. So no matter where you are on your journey, remember that there will always be people in the world who support you. You always deserve a seat at the table. And you always deserve to be seen in the books you read.

listicleGuest AuthorJune 4, 2019trans mission, alex bertie, jack of hearts, l. c. rosen, little & lion, little and lion, brandy colbert, amelia westlake, erin gough, we contain multitudes, sarah henstra, ash, malinda lo, the summer of us, cecilia vinesseComment

What to Read Based on Your Netflix Queue

Tell me what’s in your Netflix queue, and I’ll give you a book rec! (And then we can all continue to put off watching all those things we just haven’t gotten around to watching yet.)

listicleBill GraceMay 22, 2019amelia westlake, erin gough, jack of hearts, l. c. rosen, hello goodbye and everything in between, jennifer e smith, jennifer e. smith, a match made in mehendi, nandini bajpaiComment

5 Books Set in New York City

Ahhh New York City! The city that never sleeps! If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere! And if you set your book there, I am probably going to read it. There is something about the pull of New York, both in real life and in fiction, that just draws you in. The frenetic energy and the break-neck pace lead to plenty of possibilities for romance and adventure. So if you’re in the mood for some big-city reads, here is a list of our favorite books set in the Big Apple.

listicleSavannah KennellyApril 4, 2019izzy and tristan, shannon dunlap, the geography of you and me, jennifer e smith, jennifer e. smith, jack of hearts, l. c. rosenComment

8 OwnVoices Authors and Books to Read Right Now

We are undergoing a revolution right now. I’m finally seeing more covers with characters that look like me—like on Maureen Goo’s books—and reading stories with characters that love like I do—three cheers to that ace representation in Let’s Talk About Love! Minorities in the YA book community have been searching and waiting for books that truly reflect how we move through the world. And now we’re finally getting the stories we want and need.

Guest AuthorMarch 29, 2019internment, samira ahmed, astonishing color of after, the astonishing color of after, emily x.r. pan, jack of hearts, l. c. rosen, tyler johnson was here, jay coles, the summer of us, cecilia vinesse, trans mission, alex bertie, when the stars lead to you, ronni davis, the revolution of birdie randolph, brandy colbertComment