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Is it possible to want to read all these books?

First, I'd love to say that the book covers are exemplary. I was drawn in by the rich colors and it's something that I had to mention because well, I loved what I saw here.

Second, I'll state for the record that I was utterly taken by The Opium Prince and The Dictionary of Lost Words. I would love to (a) read all the books however (b) I would most definitely buy the two titles because bias creeped in as I was reading and I can't wait to know what happened next!

Thanks Netgalley for the eARC. This sampler was delicious!

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These samplers are great because not only do you get some good recommendations for new books, you also get to read a sample from each to see if you're interested! Also, this sampler is all debut author books, which is great to help them get on other's radar! The Music of Bees is one that stuck out to me, and I'm looking forward to reading the full book when it's released.

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A good glimpse at novels coming out in Spring. Quite a few interesting reads contained in the sampler and I would be keen to read more of the full length novels to get a better idea of whether they are to my taste or not.

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I definitely love these compilations of short chapters put together to introduce upcoming stories. A good collection of debut authors to whet my reading whistle. Based on the excepts, I'd definitely want to finish these stories.

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I always love these samplers, as they introduce me to new authors and give a snippet of their work to see if I’m interested in further pursuing their upcoming releases. This one was unique as it is all debut authors.

I especially enjoyed The Dictionary of Lost Words (that cover is gorgeous) as I love historical fiction. Of all the books included, that is the one I’m most excited to get my hands on. I’ll definitely be ordering a copy once it releases! The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano was also intriguing and I enjoyed the writing style a lot.

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Random House for the sampler!

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It’s always great to see what new voices there are to enjoy. I love finding new authors and this makes it so easy to do so. There are some very promising options in this sampler.

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I absolutely love the opportunity to get a sneak peek at upcoming fiction. Being able to sample new to me authors helps me to determine my future TBR choices.

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This is my first time reading an edition of Debut Fiction Sampler and I enjoyed looking through excerpts from upcoming titles. I look forward to reading some of the included publications in the future. Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House Library Resources

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This (free) sampler includes excerpts from ten upcoming fiction titles. These books cover quite a range so there is sure to be something for everyone who enjoys reading. How about a book about a dictionary, a southern family, an elephant in Belfast, an “opium prince,” or chickens? The included titles are The Opium Prince, The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano, The Music of Bees, Highway Blue, Things We Lost to the Water, Brood, Dial A for Aunties, The Sweet Taste of Muscadines, The Elephant of Belfast, and The Dictionary of Lost Words.Take a look. Decide on your next read. Highly recommended for those looking for new books.

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I love looking through fiction samplers and reading the opening chapters of hot upcoming titles. This features books from debut authors coming in early 2021 and I'm so glad I got to read them. I look forward to reading more of a few of these books!
Many thanks to Penguin Random House Library Resources and NetGalley for the early look at these titles.

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It’s so fun to be able to read a few chapters from several books that I’ve been hearing so much about! It’s a great way to add a bunch of books to my TBR list! Thank you for putting this together!

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A wonderful sampler of books being released in early 2021. A few I had heard of, but most I hadn't! This features a great mix of diverse book samples from historical fiction to mystery/thriller to romance to literary fiction. Selections include: The Opium Prince, The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano, Highway Blue, Things We Lost to the Water, Brood, Dial A for Aunties, The Music of Bees, The Elephant of Belfast, The Dictionary of Lost Words, The Sweet Taste of Muscadines.

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