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Buzz Books 2017: Spring/Summer

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Some interesting books in there and as I finally read through this 7 years later I can get them asap as they all have been published :)

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These are an excellent reference for upcoming books. It’s valuable to be able to sample a book before buying it and I find myself buying a lot more books because of it.

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All of these titles look great! I've read some of them by now, but this was a great preview! I really enjoy looking at Buzz Books previews to help me decide what to read next.

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I forgot to give feedback on this many years ago when I read it but came across this reminder and wanted to fill it out! I always love BuzzBooks — I think the editions have gotten better (and buzzier!) every year and I so appreciate the preview of so many interesting books and the introduction to ones I've never heard of. I got the Courtney Maum and Denis Lehane books after reading this. Thank you so much for the review copy!

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I love these bite sized pieces of books. The only problem is it makes my TBR pile impossibly huge ;-). I’m most excited about Mr. Rochester and The Rosie Project. Keep them coming!

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It looks like Spring/Summer 2017 has a great group of books coming out. The ones I’m most excited to read include:

Memory’s Last Breath by Gerda Saunders – a true-life Still Alice “unsparing beautifully written

In the Shadow of Alabama by Judy Reene Singer – a woman returns home for her father’s funeral and finds herself drawn into his life history

The Original Ginny Moon: A Novel by Benjamin Ludwig – a 14-year-old teenage girl has just found her “forever home” but still wants, waits for her abusive, drug-addicted mother to kidnap her (sounds a little reminiscent of My Name is Leon)

Goodbye Vitamin: A Novel - Rachel Khong - a daughter returns home to care for her father who has Alzheimer’s, told with insight, humour and tenderness

Others I’m contemplating:

American War: A Novel – Omar El Akkad - a debut novel about a second American Civil War

The Marsh King’s Daughter by Karen Dionne – a fictional story about a prisoner who escapes, and the daughter he went to prison for keeping captive.

Driving Miss Norma: One Family’s Journey Saying “YES” to Living – Tim Bauerschmidt, Ramie Liddle

He Said, She Said - Erin Kelly

The Answers - Catherine Lacey

Touch - Courtney Maum

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What a wonderful way to discover new and upcoming books! These guides provide buzz and talk about upcoming novels in the spring and summer seasons. I found books I want to read, found books I knew I didn't have the time to read, and other books I would recommend friends.

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Great little snippets of the books featured in this book of previews. So many of the authors featured are favorites!

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I love these samplers. Every time one's released, I learn more about books I definitely wanted but I also learn about books that weren't on my radar already. These are always fantastic and a good mix of popular and smaller titles.

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So many great books to add to my TBR! I love these previews. It's a great way to get introduced to the new books that will be coming out soon!

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I would like to thank the publisher for giving me a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I always enjoy reading snippets for upcoming books and this was no different. I added lots of titles in my goodreads shelves and I plan to request some titles myself as well! I wish we had more of these kind of books to feature themes perhaps like crime, humor, non fiction, etc. I always keep an eye on your blog and I really enjoy it!

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I had forgotten about this book until I spied it on my book shelf. I've always enjoyed these peeks into new books. Because I discovered this so belatedly, I had already read several of the books--American War and Final Girls-- and really enjoyed them. Final girls, about a time travelling serial killer, was a real trip, well-written and unique. American War was a new take on dystopian fiction, more chilling because of current concerns such as climate change, the tribalization of American politics and biological warfare. I just ordered The Marsh King's Daughter because the excerpt here is too tantalizing not to continue.

Thank you, NetGalley, for providing me with this intriguing sampler in exchange for my review.

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Buzz Books give a nice overview of what will be published in the next month. That is great to know, it also allows you to directly request the books from Netgalley at the end of each excerpts. I always enjoy going through these books.

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Thank you for sharing this sampler. I found several stories that I am interested in. I will definitely be reading several of these novels!

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Still have lots of books from this list to go through. Hard to keep up with all the fabulous recommendations in these editions, but please keep them coming! They are all a great resource for book lovers! Thank you!

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I have just realised that I have a number of Buzz publications that I haven't reviewed. They are holding back my Feedback Ratio, so I thought I should 'review' them.
I used to enjoy these regular updates on new authors and publications but I guess times have moved on and we now have the e mail version.
Miss you Buzz Monthly, RIP.

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I always adore these Buzz Books. I got a late start reading this one, so I had already read three AMAZING books that were featured here.

Fierce Kingdom - Gin Phillips is incredibly engaging and fast paced considering the fact that the entire book spans less than a day. It also feels very timely with current American life.

Final Girls - Riley Sager had me on the edge of my seat. It was amazing. This story about women who have survived something horrific was one of my favorite reads of 2017.

See What I Have Done - Sarah Schmidt This was such an interesting look at the Lizzie Borden story. No one knows exactly how things played out, so this historical fiction account is a great look at one version of how things may have gone.

As usual, Buzz books were a great source to add to my already huge TBR list.
I can hardly wait to get my hands on Goodbye, Vitamin, by Rachel Khong. For starters, the cover is bright and fun, and I am a sucker for great covers. But, more importantly, the story seems to tackle the difficult topic of aging parents in a way that is still entertaining (His pants were found in trees!!)

The Best of Adam Sharp gave me mixed feelings. I ADORE Graeme Simsion. The Rosie Project is probably one of my top ten favorite books. However, the subject matter of this particular book is one that I don't adore quite as much- affairs. I am willing to give it a chance though, just for the chance to experience more of Simsion's brillance.

Impossible Views of the World by Lacy Ives is just further proof that I am a sucker for a pretty cover. All it took was one glance and I knew I had to read it. Further investigation proved that it is also well written and FUNNY! I am excited to give it a chance!

And last but not least: Mr. Rochester - Sarah Shoemaker. EEEEE!!!! I already own 6 copies of Jane Eyre, all different editions, so this is a natural addition to my collection. Mr. Rochester is a re-telling of Jane Eyre told through the eyes of Rochester. BONUS: The cover is beautiful.

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This book was very helpful in advising me on purchasing recommendations.

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nice teaser of some upcoming books. Added a few to my TBR

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A very helpful resource for determining what looks interesting!

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