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I always enjoy the latest edition of Buzz Books. I wind up adding quite a few to my want to read list and I chose 3 that I absolutely positively must get my hands on. Even if you don’t enjoy reading excerpts,it’s a great list of books that are coming out. Also, many of the excerpts have a direct link to NetGalley, so if you have an account there, you can request away.
William by Mason Coile
Exposure by Ava Dellaira
The Book of George by Kate Greathead

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I love the buzz books series and the opportunity to look at what's coming and select arc copies of interest to me.
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Thank you so much to NetGalley for putting together this guide of upcoming titles. I always enjoy making a list of books to watch for and to preview ahead of time. Thank you again.

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I enjoy knowing what's hitting bookstore shelves ahead of time so I can ferret out special editions when they're in stock; this book provides a great overview of books from different genres to pique the interest of many readers.

Many thanks to NetGalley for the review copy. I was unaware of Publishers Lunch before I read this, and now I have one more reference for keeping tabs on upcoming books of interest.

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I so appreciate that we get access to this seasonal publication. It helps me plan my reading and reviewing schedule, and lets me get a head start to make sure I don't miss anything I really want. I love it!

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One of the best ways to learn about and sample new and upcoming books. I love that they include both debut and bestselling authors in a variety of genres. Extremely helpful for choosing my next reads or what I’d like to review next.

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My first time requesting a Buzz Books and I really enjoyed it! While not all of the stories are my preference, as a librarian, I marked several to-order for my library. Among the titles I did read, I'm most excited for (and requested), Every moment since by Whalen and Penitence by Koval. I'm also eager to read The fabled earth by Brock, The sequel by Korelitz, The other March sisters by Epstein, Malinenko and Parker, and Brightly shining by RIshol. Thank you Netgalley for this fantastic sampling of new titles for Fall!

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I always read this terrific compilation and find great new authors and titles to read. You will too!

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It's great to have summaries and excerpts for upcoming books! I'm always on the lookout for good future releases, so this guide will be nice to have as I plan my reading for fall.

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This comprehensive guide is the perfect tool for helping you curate your Fall/Winter TBR list! Spanning over 700 pages, you're bound to find at least a title or two that's right up your alley. While definitely a lengthy tome of information, it's thoughtfully organized into four sections: Fiction, Debut, Non-Fiction, and Young Adult (YA), making it super easy to navigate directly to your preferred genres without becoming overwhelmed. I love these samplers and hope that they keep them coming for many more seasons!

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This work is very handy for reading enthusiasts who are in constant search for the next thing to read. There are dozens and dozens of authors and books that promise the next great read!

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Some great selections here, a lot of times the excerpts won me over on books I might not have picked up otherwise. Thanks for this!

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Buzz Books 2024 Great Reads Fall/Winter publication is pure catnip for readers, highly addictive, exciting, and satisfying. One could get carried away and wind up with a very long list of books to read. There are worse plights in life. Each new Buzz Books publication improves the format on getting the most out of the issue. The “Publishing Preview” section is brimming with possibilities and absolute necessities. Then on to the genres with a wealth of summaries and excerpts. Out of the various avenues of exploration, some like The Sequel (marked “wishlist” at NetGalley), The Fabled Earth, The Stolen Queen, The Book of George, the Lotus Shoes (debut) were added quickly to my list, and two series (to me) were noted as well - and that was just a start. To have a trove of such biblio-possibilities to explore is a joy.

I am grateful to Publishers Lunch and NetGalley, as well as all the authors and publishers, for providing this amazing sampling of upcoming books. I look forward to the next Buzz Books publications.

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I love these samplers! They are my favorite for learning about new books to look out for in the next few months!

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A helpful guide to Buzz Books for 2024. This helps me know what I want to add to my TBR and with descriptions. I liked the layout of the text.

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This is my first time reading a Buzz Books. They do a great job of offering titles in a variety of genres. I enjoyed the layout with a summary, excerpt, and then information about the author and book information. I learned about many books I didn't even know about. I made note of several books that I'd like to read. The link to the information on NetGalley was really helpful too.

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Each season I eagerly await Buzz Books by Publishers Lunch. I'm always excited to see what books I will look forward to in the upcoming months. This is a great way to get a little more in-depth idea of the book to see if it's a good fit for you. I've often read a synopsis of a book which sounded boring, but discovered after reading a bit of it that I MUST read it. Likewise, I think one sounds thrilling, only to find out it's just not for me. There are books I especially want to read featured in this edition, such as The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis, The Sequel by Jean Hanff Korelitz, Rental House by Weike Wang, The Resurrectionist by A. Rae Dunlap, and The Lotus Shoes by Jane Yang. Sometimes you luck out and a book you want is available to read now! I can't wait to.see if I get any of the ones I requested. Fingers crossed...

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So many books to discover! So little time! Can't wait to get through this preview book and check out all the great books coming out soon!

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Thank you NetGalley for the next installment of Buzz Books! Super excited for the fall/winter season!

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I enjoyed the fall/winter edition of Buzz Books. My favorite part was the YA section and the excerpts from Divine Mortals (Amanda M. Helander), The Dark Becomes Her (Judy I. Lin), and Jax Freeman and the Phantom Shriek (Kwame Mbalia). This was a great chance to get a preview of exciting upcoming releases!

Thank you to Publishers Lunch Buzz Books and Netgalley for a free sampler in exchange for honest feedback.

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