monica hesse — Blog • NOVL

Historical Fiction to Read Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Get a historical fiction book recommendation based on your zodiac sign. Why? Because sometimes I’m indecisive and I need fate—or the stars—to pick something for me. Plus, I’m a Leo and anytime I get to proudly shout that from the rooftops, well, I’LL TAKE IT.

Choose a K-Drama You Loved, Get a Book You'll Love Just as Much!

In this episode of Savannah does what she wants because she thinks it’s her world and we’re just living in it, I’m gonna deliver your next favorite read based upon your favorite K-Drama. YOU’RE. WELCOME.

Books That WIll Suckerpunch You Right in the Feels

Do you like to feel things? I do. I really do. Here's a list of books that will suckerpunch you right in the feels.

listicleBill GraceApril 8, 2021my last summer with cass, mark crilley, indivisible, daniel aleman, the astonishing color of after, emily x.r. pan, we contain multitudes, sarah henstra, they went left, monica hesse, daughter of smoke & bone, laini taylor, when the stars lead to you, ronni davisComment

Historical Fiction for When you want to Escape the Present

Sometimes we just want to get away from the here and now but unless you have a time machine here is the only place we can be. But don’t worry, I have a cheat for you, and it is books!

listicleShanese MullinsFebruary 2, 2021the enigma game, elizabeth wein, assassin's guide, virginia boecker, libba bray, the diviners, kerri maniscalco, stalking jack the ripper, the war outside, monica hesse, wolf by wolf, ryan graudin, the watcher in the shadows, carlos ruiz zafonComment

Books That Will 100% Make You Cry in Public

I am a total cry baby. I cry all the time. If there’s an ASPCA commercial, a really sweet movie, a military surprise homecoming, when the barista remembers my order on a really tough day—tears! Here are a few titles that will give you that cathartic cry session, no matter where you are. You’ve been warned!

listicleStefanie HoffmanJanuary 12, 2021dear evan hansen, val emmich, benj pasek, justin paul, steven levenson, the astonishing color of after, emily x.r. pan, girl in the blue coat, monica hesse, hello goodbye and everything in between, jennifer e smith, we contain multitudes, sarah henstra, when the stars lead to you, ronniComment

YA nonfiction/Fiction Buddy Pairs

If you’re like me and could stand to have a few more nonfiction reads in your life, we have a great way for you to find some new favorites: BUDDY BOOK PAIRS! We’ve paired a nonfiction book with a fiction book that have similar themes and would be great to read, one after the other, in whatever order you choose.

I want to grow up to be like these female heroines

What makes heroines stand out to you? . Heroines are tricky! I can like one for the same reasons I dislike another. Here is a list of some of my favorite YA book heroines:

listicleShanese MullinsApril 27, 2020they went left, monica hesse, sarah henning, throw like a girl, gallagher girls, ally carter, the it girl, cecily von ziegesar, jennifer rush, altered, the bone houses, emily lloyd-jones, waterfall, lisa tawn bergrenComment

Choose the tarot card that speaks to you, and we'll give you a book rec

In honor of The Deck of Omens, we bring you a test to help you connect with the fate and spirit realm. Choose the tarot card that speaks the most to you right now, and we'll give you a book recommendation.

quizShanese MullinsApril 21, 2020the devouring gray, christine lynn herman, throw like a girl, sarah henning, the winter duke, claire eliza bartlett, etiquette & espionage, gail carriger, daughter of smoke & bone, laini taylor, monica hesse, girl, most likely, sarah watson, the cruel prince, holly blackComment

Historical fiction for every kind of reader

For a long time, I avoided historical fiction like, well, like the plague. I couldn’t seem to get interested in books set in the past, thinking them dated and boring. But then someone pointed out to me that everything that’s happening now has happened before, and that the only way we can move forward is by looking back.

listicleBill GraceApril 6, 2020they went left, monica hesse, the enigma game, elizabeth wein, dreamland burning, jennifer latham, the diviners, libba bray, assassin's guide, virginia boecker, wolf by wolf, ryan graudinComment