What a clever way to introduce readers to new books and authors. I have added a lot of these books to my TBR list. This is a much appreciated resource.

Thank you so much! What a fun and informative way to choose books to add to TBR. Also, loved seeing which books I’ve already read!

I picked up this gem on netgalley somehow!
This is a great idea! I picked this up and didn’t know what to expect but quickly saw that there were four or five books from each genre listed in the contents, and it gave a description of what the book was about a quick preview, a little bit about the author and the first chapter. As I started to pick and choose, which I wanted to read. I was also at the time contemplating a birthday gift for my sister and I was going to do a book bundle for her because. She is an avid reader and her genre choices are a little different than mine, so I could use help in picking some new books for her. This actually became very very helpful. I got to read the first chapter of a few books and did pick one or two that I’m going to send to her along with some of my favorites. I think this type of item should happen pretty regularly like every month with new and old books. Now I know book catalogs from publishers, etc. have this info but it’s interesting to just have a handful in each genre from all publishers in one quick easy reference guide. I enjoyed it. I would check it out if I were you.

An excellent way to keep the reading peeps all updated with their picks. I think this is a brilliant idea. Reading a book is one thing, but with the changing times it’s important to also update publishing books like these. A must sweep through book for all to be abreast with your favorite genre. I highly recommend picking this one up.

This was an incredible idea in order to bring many books to readers. I enjoyed many of these titles and even bought a few. I'd definitely love to see done again in the coming seasons.

BookTrib, BookTrib Lit Picks First Chapters from the Hottest Books,
Meridian Editions, Nov 2023.

Thank you, NetGalley, for providing me with this proof for review.

I understand that this edition is available as an eBook download for people who subscribe to BookTrib, providing a valuable resource to readers who want to see what their favourite or familiar writers are publishing as well as finding new authors. Meryl Moss, publisher of BookTrib Lit picks refers to this publication as a ‘special holiday gift’, in her introduction to the inaugural edition launched in ‘Holiday/Winter 2023. Of course, winter is in different months depending on the hemisphere, but I assume that the winter referred to here is in the northern hemisphere. I prefer the month of publication to be clear wherever the reader is located, but using seasons is an affectation of many journal publishers, so BookTrib is not alone.

The first chapters of numerous books are featured, ranging from the familiar Jane Corry to less familiar, for books published as early in 2020 to those anticipated in 2024. Publishers are independent and traditional, providing an interesting range of works that provide the opportunity to compare the standing of books published by different methods. Having attended a Guardian Workshop, in the years around 2012 where the merits of various forms of publishing were discussed after excellent presentations on behalf of the types of publishing, I believe that excellent books (and poor ones) can be published in either of the forms – traditional or independent. This collection fulfils this belief – first chapters from both types of publishing stand out as substantial examples of their genre.

Genre provides the focus of classification, with Mystery, Thriller & Suspense; Horror – Thrillers; Fantasy, Sci-Fi & speculative fiction; Women’s Fiction & Romance; Contemporary Fiction & Family Drama; Action & International Thrillers; Coming of Age & Young Adult; Historical fiction; Self-Help and Non-Fiction. This is an excellent range, is well organised and provides some illuminating reading. At times more than one chapter is provided, and this is useful in these cases. Other books rely on one chapter to demonstrate their suitability for further reading, easily available through the download feature in Lit Picks First Chapters from the Hottest Books.
There were so many names that were unfamiliar to me that I found the collection an amazing source. While there are some genres that do not interest me, there were numerous examples in the ones that do. Each chapter is introduced with a photo of the book cover; an informative introduction to the book; information about the publication, including price, publisher and the Buy Link; and details about the author and their previous publications.

Meryl Moss of Book Trib has produced a worthy tribute to the writers she features, and an even greater contribution to readers’ knowledge about these authors. She has also provided an excellent source about the way in which the various genres have progressed from 2020 to 2024. This last might seem a short period. However, moves in publishing, popularity and style in publications are rapid and this provides a source for would be writers as well as readers. I enjoyed the chapters I read for this review and shall relish dipping into more as I search the shelves for further reading.

I'm a big fan of book samplers, my favorite being the jam-packed Publisher's Lunch Book Buzz collections. This BookTrib Lit Picks is similar, with multiple genres, fiction as well as non-fiction. It's like getting to read the first chapter or so of dozens of books to see which ones you'll be interested in getting when they are published. I found a few in this collection that I will be looking for.

Wow! All I can say is, "wow." This contains the first chapters of book from seven genres of fiction and two non-fiction sections. Each genre contains from three to eight different books. If you have been looking for a new read you'll find it here.

I love this concept and was astonished at how lengthy this is!!

I am always thrilled to see these samplers posted. It's a fantastic way to be introduced to new authors or the latest works from familiar authors. There are so many books on offer that it's great to get a sample to narrow down my list. I particularly appreciate that this sampler covers so many genres.

Thank you to #NetGalley and #MeridianEditions for a free copy of #BookTribLitPicks. All opinions are my own.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. Where has this been all of my life? The first chapter from several books is coming out soon. However, my to-be-read list is much longer now.

Loved this! I’m always on the hunt for new upcoming releases so this was ridiculously handy. About 400 pages in total and I added so many new reads to my tbr. It was also organized so nicely so you can find exactly what types of books you’re into!

I was very happy with the bunch of samples. Surprisingly, I hadn’t heard of many of these titles. Can’t wait to dive in to all these. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for all these.

Here is a FREE guide to upcoming books that spans a wide variety of genres, authors and publishers. At over 400 pages, every reader will find something to add to their reading lists.

The sample titles are organized by type. These include mystery, thriller & suspense, horror, fantasy, sci fi & speculative fiction, women’s fiction & romance, contemporary fiction & family drama, action & international thrillers, coming of age & young adult, historical fiction, self help, and last of all, non fiction. Each subdivision has a description of a book and author along with additional information on the title; these are followed by an excerpt.

I recommend this book most highly. The only downside is that I don’t know if I will have enough time to read all of the books that appeal to me!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Meridian Editions for this title. All opinions are my own.

I am a voracious reader and always on the look out for new titles and new authors to follow. Thank you for this opportunity to sample some authors that I haven't read before and to find some new titles to look forward to. Love these samplers!

There is a book for everyone in this! Whether you enjoy mystery/thrillers, non fiction, romance- the sky is the limit! I've definitely added several books to my TBR after reading this!!

So many amazing titles to choose from! I love these! It gives me an opportunity to sample books I often otherwise wouldn’t see or choose. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review.

I love these samplers. This one especially has a wide range of genres and long samples. I was familiar with some of the titles and/or authors but many were new to me. I have found some great books thanks to similar samplers, so my wish is that more of this type of media would become available in the future.

There's a little bit of something for everyone in this wide-ranging sampler. The excerpts are of generous length, and will be rewarding for anyone who likes a casual browse.