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These are always great for learning what is coming out, getting familiar with authors’ writing styles, and adding new stuff to my to be read list! Thank you for offering them!

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Many titles to look forward to. The samples provided showcase a variety of writing styles and themes.

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These are such great collections of samples. Publishers Lunch always delivers, and 2023 looks like another great year for books!

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Always great to see the new releases. Especially love seeing the nonfiction pieces. I enjoy seeing the excerpts as well.

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I always enjoy reading the Buzz Books! Gives some great insight on upcoming books. I can then start to plan my reading list for the season(s)! Definitely check it out if you can!

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This is an amazing publication.

The fact that it not only gives a description but also a segment of the book to whet your appetite is perfect!

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Can't wait to read some of these titles! The sample chapters were enticing and several of these are on my TBR pile!

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It's fun to go back and see how many of the previewed books made it to my hands this summer. And a chance to follow up on any I missed.

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Very useful for me, working in publishing. Is a great tool to see what books are buzzing and look for the ones we want to buy and translate to publish in Portugal.

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This was such a great read! Mostly because it whet my appetites for so many books this past spring and summer!

Many thanks to Net Galley for this book.

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Usually, I love these samplers. However, this one did not have engaging or interesting options. What a shame! I’ve generally had great luck finding new reads! Not this time!

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It is always such a treat to read the Buzz Books edition. I love getting a sneak peek at what will be hitting the shelves so that I can advise our library's readers of what to check out!

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This was a great compilation of excerpts from recently released and soon-to-be-published reads. With excerpts from fiction, non-fiction and young adult reads, this has all kinds of samples of the upcoming next big read. I most enjoyed the excerpt from Elizabeth Acevedo's upcoming adult debut, along with Maurene Goo's and Amalie Howard's excerpts.

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BuzzBooks is always a precious gude to the upcoming books that are just ready to hit the shelves. Every time it comes out, it's a must-read since many years.

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Buzz Books is a fabulous resource for readers and reviewers of all kinds. I had downloaded the previous year's volume, but didn't get around to dipping into it right away. Once I checked this Spring/Summer edition, I was delighted; not only do you get excerpts from current books coming out, but also there is a link to request ARCs for your intended reads. I prefer to read some books online and others in hard copy, dependent on style, so this is a great asset to have as a preview of style and content, but also, a fabulous way to, hopefully, be accepted to review a book that you have already had your eye on. likewise, if you are requesting a book that is no longer available for a full ARC, you still will get a sense of the content and style for book club recommendations. The lists of volumes are extensive, and cover all categories. It also can help a reader make a choice on formatting. For example, Eleanor Catton's Birnam Wood is included in this compilation. After first checking for POV, I will know whether or not to recommend it for a First Person book club that I belong to. As this work is long, and, I know from her previous writing, will most likely be engrossing, I probably not request a digital copy, but still, I will be able to tell from the excerpt whether I will want to buy it immediately in hard copy or wait for a library copy to become available. The summaries before each entry are marvellous, too, as they give you a sense of whether the book will be your cup of tea or not.
Can you tell I'm excited to have discovered Buzz Books? Many thanks to NetGalley and Publishers Lunch BUZZ BOOKS for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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I saw that the Fall/Winter edition of Buzz Books had been released so I decided to take a closer look at the Spring/ Summer edition and now I realize I had never added it to my list. Although I didn't read every word, I did read a couple of excerpts and added many titles to my TBR. Even though these collections wreak havoc on my lists and I know I'll never get a chance to read most of the books, it satisfies the bibliophile in me temporarily!

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I aways find some hidden gems in these Buzz Book collections! There’s something for everyone and it’s all so nicely organized. I look forward to these being released every season.

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I’m always thrilled when I see a new available Buzz Book. I get much of my new reading selections from books introduced by this publication. My TBR list just continues to grow. As always, I look forward to the next one. This one is full of lots of interest reads.

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I always look forward to these Buzz Books. They provide an invaluable preview of the best books coming up soon. Such a great idea to be able to read an extended excerpt.

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Thank you for sharing this with me so many good books to look forward to reading. I am happy to had the opportunity to review what is coming out soon..

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