These Buzz Books are gonna be all the rage. This book shows snippets of upcoming books that are predicted to be hits. Some, I admit, might not be what I expected, but there is something for everyone in this compilation. My favorite by far is Julie Kagawa, but I liked each author's content. I definitely would recommend these pieces to people I know in the reader community, and the book groups I belong to. I love sharing books and have a love of reading, and I know others that do as well.

There were some really interesting first chapters in this number. I loved the fantasy titles, The gilded wolves and Shadow of the fox sound incredible. Great work!

So many great books coming out this fall/winter. I am looking forward to a few new books by some of my favorite authors, and a few of the excerpts from new or unheard of by me authors have really piqued my interest. My TBR list just grew extensively!

These samplers are very helpful in determining whether a galley is right for me, and for my readers.

I really enjoyed this collection of previews. There was a substantial enough portion of each book that I really got a feel for what each one was like, and whether or not it was for me. In fact, a bunch of these books I’ll definitely be looking to read in the near future. I thought I’d highlight a few:
Sadie by Courtney Summers:
As someone who absolutely adores podcasts, I was already incredibly excited for this book. After reading the excerpt in this preview I know I will be picking it up ASAP. The writing style was perfect and I really felt like I was experiencing an amazing true crime podcast. I think it’s very difficult to transfer radio or podcasting to page, while keeping the same emotional impact, but I truly felt like Courtney Summers had it all figured out.

Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan:
Not only is Natasha a sweetheart, but man, can she write! The plot to this one really intrigued me, and I love that it has tons of representation in it (happy pride month everyone!) This is my current read now, as I was lucky enough to get a copy at book con, and I am loving the rich imagery.

That’s Not What Happened by Kody Keplinger:
This one blew me away. From the first few lines I was hooked. I think the mystery and intrigue grabbed me, and I stayed for the characters interaction with each other, and the realism I felt. It was like stepping right into these relationships and exploring the world as the main character, and it was really powerful. I can’t wait to read this one.

Ultimately this was a GREAT preview. I loved so many of the books, and I’m really looking forward to reading them in the upcoming season.

I love being able to review these and get a more in-depth view of the books that are coming in the near future. I found two in this edition I have requested to review. I am also very excited to see there is a new Patrick Ness book coming. He is one of my favorite authors. I look forward to these reviews! Keep them coming!!
Thank you

Thank you to Jill Baguchinsky, Michelle Baker, Nancy Richardson Fischer, Mary Hahn, Angu Madanna, Kate Milford, Megan Shepherd, Rebecca Hanover, Julie Kajawa, Kody Kepliner, Natasha Ngan, Courtney Summers, Roshani Chokshi, Gary. Schmidt, Alessandro D’Avenia, Mahabrahata, Maura Milan, Publishers Lunch, Publishers Lunch BUZZ BOOKS, and NetGalley for this advanced copy of “Buzz Books 2018: Young Adult Fall/Winter” for an honest review.

I always, always, always jump at the chance to get my hands on the Buzz Book releases. I love getting the chance to look through the release list for all my favorite up and coming author releases to keep an eye out for on NetGalley.

(My current fall/winter watch from the lists

Fiction: Roshani Chokshi, Holly Black, Cassandra Clare, Lauren DeStefano, Sophie Jordan, David Levithan, Marie Lu, Sarah J. Mass, Tahereh Mafi, Marissa Meyer, Jodi Meadows, Lauren Oliver, James Patterson, Laini Taylor, Markus Zuzak.

Non Fiction: Heather Demetrios, Barry Denenberg, Amy Klobuchar, Anita Sakeesian)

My favorite read from this set was Roshani Chokshi’s newest book, and I was delighted to get to have an early read at it, even though I’ve already requested to read the galley of it.

I've always loved these Buzz Books for the chance to see snippets from upcoming books! I like to be able to read the plot summary of the books and then mark which books sound interesting, I think it's a fabulous idea to do this but I would like for there to be an underrated books Buzz Books - where you include books from small publishers. Or even separate Buzz Books - one just for Fantasy/Sci-Fi, one just for contemporary/Romance

What a fantastic grouping of books to read excerpts of for upcoming Young Adult titles. I was completely beguiled by the fantasy of Roshani Chokshi's The Gilded Wolves, saddened by Lily's predicament in When Elephants Fly by Nancy Richardson Fischer, curious about the clone story in Rebecca Hanover's The Similars, excited for the adventure in Julie Kagawa's Shadow Fox, and so depressed by the relevancy in That's Not What Happened by Kody Keplinger. I can't wait for Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan, and I loved the storytelling layout in Sadie by Courtney Summers.

I am so looking forward to the above listed titles and reading their excerpts made me even more so that I wish I could read them now. Each of these titles cover vast topics and span many genres, but they read so well and pulled me in in such a short excerpt that I'm anxious for more---I just wish I didn't have to wait so long to read them all!

Buzz Books for young adults showcases an interesting array of titles slated for 2018 Fall/Winter releases. These books cover topics of increasing relevance to students, such as school shootings, and topics of continued importance, including mental health and complexities involved with growing up. Holly Black, Julie Kagawa, Ellen Hopkins, Mary Downing Hahn, *and* Markus Zusak, and Avi are a but a small sample of returning favorites revealed in this smorgasbord of a sampler.

Being able to read excerpts from upcoming books really hase excited for the release of each! I can’t wait to read the full books.

This was a wonderful preview of some of the most buzz-worthy titles coming later this year. I really appreciated the mix of contemporary titles and fantasy--there's a little something for everyone here. I'm personally really looking forward to GIRLS OF PAPER AND FIRE and THE GILDED WOLVES--very intriguing snippets!

Gives a good idea of what is to come in YA literature in the Fall. Some books look exciting, I like to see book buzz samples. It makes it easy to amp up my patrons for novels and authors they may have never heard of!

I REALLY ENJOY GETTING A GLIMPSE OF ALL THE UPCOMING YA TITLES FROM MY FAVORITE AUTHORS. BUZZ BOOKS ARE NOT ONES TO BE MISSED!

Always great to find out about good new books. Thank you for providing this resource. Always great to find out about good new books. Thank you for providing this resource.

A nice breakdown of the books to-come. Very useful if you’re looking to add a bit more to your “To Be Read” Pile—really enjoyed the samples of the most buzzed about books.

Mammoth – Jill Baguchinsky
I was not a fan of this title. Natalie was not a sympathetic character and I could not see myself pulling for her in the future. I could see the banter between her and ___ turning into a romance plot, but this didn’t make the premise any more interesting to me. Paleontology, as stated in the novel, is a small community and I don’t see this one having much buzz in the library.
The House of One Thousand Eyes – Michelle Barker
This appears to be a solid start to a good historical novel for teens about a normally passed over time in Germany. The brief explanation about the time and situation is helpful to unknowing readers. There was foreshadowing as to what was to come in the novel, but I would have liked to see more to see exactly what Lena was to be up against. I like the concept, but don’t see many teens showing interest in this type of materials lately.
The Gilded Wolves – Roshani Chokshi
I found this an intriguing story that has new ideas rather than the same old tropes. I can’t wait to see the new mythologies and what the artifacts are and do. Even in this first chapter, there were intricate details, a good back story, and a thickening plot line. Chokshi is gaining a large voice in the YA community and it is not a surprise to those who have read her work.
White as Silence, Red as Song – Alessandro D’Avenia
When this title came up I was excited to read any part of it and see what all the talk was about. Unfortunately, I was not impressed. I felt that the main character was unrelatable and highly negative. He was very sporadic in his thoughts, which caused the reader to jump quickly from one mundane idea to the next with no real thought or feeling about them. It was an annoying sort of rant. He claims his love for a girl, stating that he “would change for her”, followed in the next sentence with “we can’t be together” if she doesn’t like his hair. The media and pop culture references are highly dated and would not be appreciated by teens nowadays. Simply did not see this title as a must have for the library.
When Elephants Fly – Nancy Richardson Fischer
I liked the articles that this novel started out with. They definitely pulled in the reader and gave them the same interest that the community would have towards the elephants. It also showcased the character’s writing ability to engage her readers. The story had a lot to expand on and is a new take on schizophrenia. It borders the line of real life and story plot lines, yet is appealing to readers.
The Girl in the Locked Room – Mary Downing Hahn
This is a great start to great haunting. Seeing the house from the perspectives of both girls is very interesting and shows their similarities and differences. The feel of the narrative is leading to an enticing mystery that is lead with a childlike innocence. It is very descriptive and, by using both girls thoughts to drive the novel, very in depth when it comes to character development.


Similars – Rebecca Hanover
The premise of the novel is both original and not. The idea of having clones attend a prestigious school to see how they fit in is new, yet most of the clone tropes are already present in this first chapter. The outcry against it, the “father”, the add behavior of the clones, and the blatant curiosity are all present. There was no real history given as to where, or why, these clones we created, which left the story quite lacking right off the bat. The narrative was very fluid and kept the story moving along, yet the dialogue was rather annoying and put offish. Hard to tell without much to go on, yet I didn’t feel that I cared to keep reading after this first chapter.
Shadow of the Fox – Julie Kagawa
I had never read anything by Kagawa before, but I can see now why she is so popular. The writing of this story was flowing and gripping. It can be a little hard to take in this detailed world, yet I can see it as immersing once you’re in it. This was a great action packed start that had a sense of humor and foreboding that blended perfectly.
That’s Not What Happened – Kody Keplinger
This story kind of hit a nerve for me. I’m not sure exactly how a feel about it. I felt that, with the state of the world and the amount of shootings taking place, this could be a timely novel, yet it felt forced to me. The voice was somewhat accusatory and pushed the reader away rather than bringing them into the story. This seemed to be a story of recovery and acceptance and had a good hook at the end of the preview.
A Spark of White Fire – Sangu Mandanna
This seemed to be another space fantasy in the myriad of space fantasies being published today. There is a lost princess (who could that be?), a usurped prince (will he get his throne back?), and an impossible task. It was a lot of what most fantasy readers have already seen, but that doesn’t make it any less. The writing was good and flowed well. There was drama and foreshadowing to the battle(s) to come.
Ignite the Stars – Maura Milan
This was another space fantasy, yet this one sparked my interest a little more. This was a more high tech future that was easier to picture in the mind. The technology was advanced, but understandable. This was a feisty female with revenge on her mind. There were a lot of details and great background to suck you into this one.
Bluecrowne – Kate Milford
This was a part of a series that I feel I might enjoy, yet wouldn’t rush out to get. From what I had here, there was too much terminology that was series specific that made no sense to me. This dealt with time travel, I think, and a sense of family and home. The language was a little too droning for my liking, yet the premise was enticing.
Girls of Paper and Fire – Natasha Ngan
This fantasy dealt with traditions and prophecies. There was an oral short story to give a brief history of the land/gods/caste system which was a great addition. The writing was smooth and readable. Our main character had a great personality and I can’t wait to see what happens to her next.
Pay Attention, Carter Jones – Gary Schmidt
I enjoyed this title with its hectic morning and enjoyable characters. The writing was fast paced but loaded with specific details that added personality to the characters. The jokes were timed out nicely. The dialogue was hilarious and the banter between the gentleman’s gentleman and Carter was outstanding. The language was easy to read, yet the humor would probably be lost on some younger readers. This had a great message of learning who you are and believing in yourself.
Grim Lovelies – Megan Shepherd
This title was very muddled for me. The writing felt like rambling and the fairy tale feel that is advertised wasn’t felt in this start. I could not get into the characters and felt confused about where their story was headed. I did not see a hook or catch to this story to grab readers into wanting more.
Sadie – Courtney Summers
This final excerpt was done half in podcast form and half in first person narration. I was not a huge fan of the podcast far as I thought it broke up the story and made it a chore to read. The voice was monotone, without any humor or personality to it to grab the attention of the reader. Sadie’s narration was more gripping. She is a crafty teen torn between her past and future. This was a good start to a coming of age novel for those who enjoy a different writing style.

A great tool for finding upcoming titles. I have selected several titles from the list that I will be using to prepare for upcoming book talks.

I'm sure this is a great guide but I ended up just skimming through it as I'm not a YA reader. I was looking for books for my emerging YA daughter and I feel like if it had interested me more, it's a fantastic guide for those looking to see what the new buzz books will be coming up Fall 2018. I would definitely recommend taking a look through here if you enjoy the YA reading. I am looking forward to looking through the other guide Buzz Books 2018: Fall/Winter.

This snippets and previews are really great for finding out the new titles and what books are good to recommend for customers, especially those looking for reader's advisory, or those who like the newest titles. I am particularly looking forward to the Hank Green book being published in September.