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This is always a super helpful way to read about upcoming books and get the scoop on other notable books coming out!

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I always look forward to the Buzz Books volume for the upcoming season and this time was no exception. I really enjoy getting to read an excerpt of upcoming books (some of whom I was aware of and others that are new to me). My to read list just got a lot longer after this season's Buzz Books 2023 Spring/Summer.

Thanks to Publishers Lunch and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review.

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love reading these each season. please keep producing them. it allows me to find future books to review and talk about them with my bookclub for future book options.

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The Buzz Books by Publishers Lunch are something I look forward to each year and love to read. This volume provides excerpts of books by known and new authors so the reader/reviewer can find what stories and writing grab their attention. Highly recommended and necessary. Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC.

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It's time for Publishers Lunch Buzz Books 2023 Spring/Summer Great Reads. These exhaustive lists of the season’s notable books are guaranteed must-purchases for all collections. Deluxe excerpts give generous snapshots of forthcoming content from authors such as Katherine Reay, Rochelle Alers, Kate Morton, Anna Todd, Colleen Cambridge, Nancy Horan, Fran Littlewood, Ore Agbaje-Williams, Jessa Maxwell, Crystal Smith Paul, Ned Blackhawk, Jonathan Eig, and Hèctor Tobar. Links to request the full titles are also included. These booklets are not only essential, they are a delightful treat for every reader

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I love all the books and release dates set in the beginning to let you know all the great books coming out.
This is an amazing set of stories! There are so many I've already pre-ordered or are excited to get to as ARCs. We have some great Mythology re-tellins coming and a lot of great stories set in interesting places with fascinating narrators. I love that this has just enough chapters of each story to really get me intrigued and excited!

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Buzz Books is an invaluable resource for planning reading in the next two seasons. This book is a gift from NetGalley that I look forward to every season. In the past, I have found some of the greatest gems to add to my reading list. It is a must for every NetGalley member!

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I love these samplers! It's so great to be able to preview titles for the next few months! I can't wait to read a few of these!

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I’m always so excited to see a new Buzz Books and know it’s going to add to my tbr!! This one was a little heavy on historical fiction for me - not my thing - but definitely still found some new reads I’m really excited about! Can’t wait for the next romance buzz books!!

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This was the first time I had heard of Buzz Books, and I was curious. After looking through it, I think it's an amazing idea. To see what exciting books are being released and when it gets me excited to look into so many new books that I didn't know were being released.

Within its pages are 55 anticipated releases, with publishing dates, summaries and small excerpts from the book. It's a great way to see if a book is for you, especially a book that isn't something you would typically pick up. I know already that I have my eye on a few of the books listed within this book that I didn't before.

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Buzz Books previews are always incredibly helpful when it comes to planning reviews for the upcoming year. I always find under-the-radar titles that excite me. But also, I get a better sense of those books that already have a buzz well before their publication dates. Also helpful are the category breakdowns:
-fiction [notables, highly anticipates, emergng voices, debuts, commercial fiction]
-nonfiction [essays, criticism, & more; biography & memoir; politics & current events; social issues; history and crime (why are they lumped, though?); business, science & tech

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My favorite time of the year is when BUZZ BOOKS comes out - I highlight, dog-ear, underline and take notes finding so many hidden gems that I didn’t know I needed to read. Finding out my favorite authors have a new release coming is a true joy and discovering debut authors is a true unexpected treasure! My Spring Break vacation books come directly from this book!! Thank you!

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What a wonderful concept to introduce upcoming books. Perfect for book sellers or avid readers looking to plan our their reading year.

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super interesting overview. excerpts really appreciated. just added some stuff on my wishlist/TBR. great job!

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The "Buzz Books" publications are always fantastic. They help me identify upcoming books that will be helpful for my classes and students--and give me an opportunity to read a bit about the books before requesting full galleys. Thank you for putting these together and making them available!

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Always a highlight of my season. I get excited about new books and love the opportunity to request books.

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As a reader, there's nothing more fun than looking through the seasonal Buzz Books! What a great opportunity to get a feel for what's ahead in the literary market, whether it's debut novels, YA or non-fiction. As a reviewer, Buzz Books helps me plan out my editorial calendar for media and my blog. Thank you again for providing this great service for reading fans!

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I've always been a big fan of Buzz Books. What better way to get an idea of what books you should look forward to in the coming months? While I do love the featured books, one thing I like to do is keep a handy copy of the full list of books in the beginning of it so that I can further research what's coming out in my preferred genres.

One other item of note, though it's been quite some time since I've perused a Buzz Books edition, this one was immense compared to what I've experienced in the past, and it was GREAT to see so many books featured.

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Love these every year. My to-be-read list gets longer all the time.
Thanks to publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.

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As always Buzz Books are a great way to get a heads up on upcoming novels. I am always grateful to receive a digital cop=y.

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