Buzz Books 2020: Fall/Winter
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Pub Date May 14 2020 | Archive Date Jan 18 2021
Description
Buzz Books 2020 presents passionate readers with an insider’s look at 30 of the buzziest books due out this fall season. Our “digital convention” features such major bestselling authors as Ken Follett, Matt Haig, Jonathan Lethem, and Sue Miller. Other sure-to-be popular titles are by Rumaan Alam, J’nell Ciesielski, Vendela Vida, and Bryan Washington. At the end of most excerpts, you will find a link to the full galley on NetGalley!
Buzz Books has had a particularly stellar track record with highlighting the most talented, exciting debut authors. Simon Stephenson’s novel about a humanlike bot has already been optioned for film, while Finnish sensation Max Seeck’s thriller is due out as a television series. Robert Jones Jr.’s The Prophets and Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club were both sold at auction.
Our nonfiction selections include an inspirational World War II story, Three Ordinary Girls: The Remarkable Story Of Hannie Schaft And The Oversteegen Sisters: Teenaged Saboteurs and Nazi Assassins by Tim Brady; a true crime read, We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper; and the incisive Can't Even: How Millennials Became The Burnout Generation by BuzzFeed columnist Anne Helen Petersen.
Finally, we present early looks at new work from up-and-coming young adult authors: Alexandra Bracken, Caroline George, and Cole Nagamatsu.
And be sure to download Buzz Books 2020: Romance, also available now.
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Average rating from 522 members
Featured Reviews
I get so excited every time I see a new issue of Buzz Books - I immediately download and read it! I especially love the links directly to Netgalley requests. This always puts some new books on my tbr!
Andrea R, Reviewer
Love to read these snippets so that I can plan future reads. Always super useful and a welcome summary of books that have potential to be added to my ‘to be purchased and read’ list.
I love reading about upcoming books and always look forward to reading Buzz Books every year for every season. Thank you for doing this.
A killer list for the coming year's books -- excited to have had some sneak peeks! I'm honestly more excited by the list up front that revealed there's a new Sigrid Nunez coming this fall (among others) than I was by most of the excerpts, but the excerpts are still exciting too!
kATHLEEN G, Reviewer
Always a treat to get these and see what will be published in the upcoming season. AND- there are links! Thanks!
Librarian 513961
I just love these Buzz Books. They are so much fun getting a sneak peek at upcoming books, and books I have been waiting to read since I first heard of them!
I am looking forward to getting ARCs of many of these books!
Reviewer 253943
Another great issue of Buzz Books! I always enjoy reading this because it is very informative about new books coming out in the near future. I look forward to reading each issue.
Buzz Books are always an immediate download for me! They are incredibly helpful when it comes to discovering new authors and I love being able to read excerpts of a wide variety of upcoming books.
I added several books to my TBR list after viewing this! Love it! It is very helpful to see what books are coming up and the links are helpful too!
Gail E, Librarian
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I love this opportunity to read excerpts of new works from cutting edge authors to help determine my upcoming reading experiences. It is a privilege!
I adore these little Buzz Books! I think they’re such great ways to try upcoming books. The romance version is always my favorite, but I love reading this edition too. I really liked the excerpt of Can’t Even in this one! Love that theres links to request the book straight from Netgalley. Highly highly recommend!
I love Buzz Books! It’s a great way to get a taste of books that are coming out later in the year. With 30 different books shared, everyone is sure to find one that is the right fit for their reading preference. My TBR list definitely got a little longer. Plus, you get to feel ‘in the know’ about upcoming new releases. Win-win!
Stephanie J, Reviewer
I love flipping through these guides. Some notable novels I’m looking forward to include:
The Evening and the Morning by Ken Follett (prequel to The Pillars of the Earth!!!!!)
Fortune and Glory by Janet Evanovich
Trouble in Paradise by Elin Hilderbrand (last book in the trilogy!!!!)
The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult
The Return by Nicholas Sparks
Susie F, Reviewer
Great review of books coming up, lots of different genres as always. I personally like the look of The Chanel Sisters and not an author I have read before.
This collection has quite an array of fiction and non-fiction titles by various authors from the household names to the debut titles and let's just say I was intrigued most by "Cher Ami and Major Whittlesey by Kathleen Rooney" because well, a story told from the viewpoint of a pigeon? Now that's something.
Thanks netgalley for the earc.
Reviewer 511518
Buzz Books is such a resource! Sure, I follow publishers' announcements, hang out on bookstagram, and read "highly anticipated book" lists, but I still learn something new each time Buzz Books comes out.
Structurally, there's a list at the front, with titles, authors, publishers, and publication dates. (There's Fiction, with subheds for The Notables, Highly Anticipated, Emerging Voices; followed by Debut and Commercial Fiction. Nonfiction is divided into Politics & Current Events; Social Issues; Science & Technology; History & Crime; Essays, Criticism, & More; and Biography & Memoir.)
This giant, awesome list is followed by excerpts from 30 books.
Truly, I'd love to read the entire list of books mentioned in Buzz Books, much less all 30 that are excerpted. But as we all know, there are too many books and too little time. So, I'm especially grateful to Buzz Books for not only putting all these on my radar, but also providing excerpts so I can prioritize those that seem most interesting or compelling to me. I love reviewing books in my "wheelhouse" and getting to hype excellent forthcoming books - thank you to Buzz Books for helping me do both better!
Always Fun
Kindle samples are fairly generous. But, they only become available once a book has been released. These "Buzz Books" collections are loaded with pre-release samples, which means you get a look at upcoming titles well before they are otherwise available. Some, but not all, of the books are on Netgalley, so if you're active on that site you will also have the option of requesting full ARC's for titles that catch your eye.
The overall appeal of the collection will vary according to your reading interests. For me this was a less rewarding group than has been the case in the past. But that may be because there were more thrillers and murder mysteries, and fewer interesting non-fiction choices, than usual. And Lethem is always fun.
So, since it's a freebie and loaded with books that are at least sample-worthy it's hard to pass up this nice opportunity to browse.
Renee N, Reviewer
It seems like forever in more ways than one since Buzz Books 2020:Spring/Summer edition was published. Somehow, just when I was yearning to add more books to my TBR list, Buzz Books 2020:Fall/Winter edition arrived. Oddly though, there were no horn parades, fireworks, or cake, but I recognized what this was anyway. Many, many hours of good reading to come and my TBR list sighed in satisfaction.
If you are not familiar with Buzz Books, it is a way to get a taste of some of the buzziest books. This edition has thirty excerpts from Fiction(Debut,
Commercial, Notables, Highly-Anticipated, and Emerging Voices), and Non-Fiction(Politics & Current Events, Social Issues, Science & Technology, History & Crime, and Biography & Memoir). In addition to excerpts, or if you don't enjoy reading them, you can also see what many authors plan to publish.
As always, I devoured this book and added more than a few to my list. I had a difficult time( as usual) picking the five I was most excited to continue reading: The Witch Hunter by Max Seeck, Leave The World Behind by Rumaan Alam, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, Before the Ruins by Victoria Gosling, and The Garden of Spite by Camilla Bruce. There are many others I could recommend, by why spend time reading this when you could be reading this book!
Great resource highlighting buzzy books from a range of authors. Would love to see special attention to debut authors! I always see a few that I need to add to my list!
Great way to keep up with future releases. I love having access to these updates. It is a great resource for those in the industry and for those bibliophiles who are interested in keeping up with future publications. There are some great options coming up this fall and winter.
Really fun to get a peak at all the exciting books to come, and great to see direct links to request the NetGalley ARC as well.
As always, each edition of Buzz Book is an appetizer, a sampling of what’s to come in literary offerings. The fall/winter edition lived up to expectations, giving readers a taste of what’s ahead. Thank you for the peek at readers’ upcoming fine dining.
It's always good to have this digital download so I can while away the time when I'm waiting somewhere, pining over more and more books.
Thank you to Publishers Lunch/BUZZ BOOKS and NetGalley for this ARC.
Amazing List! A must-read for bibliophiles to stay up -to-date with the most anticipated books and their excerpts.
Jean B, Reviewer
It's always such a delight to find a new Buzz Books is available, with the promise of new writers and books to discover. This issue is another five star one
Cathy P, Reviewer
A very interesting publication. I liked the fact that there was a comprehensive list of all upcoming publications at the beginning. A lot of information to absorb about upcoming releases.
Kelsey B, Reviewer
I really enjoyed this sneak peak for some of the most anticipated fiction and young adult books of 2020. I look forward to reading some of these in the upcoming months.
Educator 308336
This reference text is at the top of my most helpful list. I appreciate NetGalley's generosity in sharing this collection of previews. I look for it every quarter. It is the best!
Informative preview of upcoming titles for the Fall/Winter! I enjoyed reading some of the previews of the upcoming releases and they made me eve more excited for some of these titles.
Terri S, Librarian
I LOVE Buzzbacks ! I’m always exited when this comes out. I find new book and authors that become my favorites every time
Buzz Books 2020 gives readers a sneak peek of the 30 buzziest books being published this fall season. I love reading about upcoming books and look forward to each issue of Buzz Books!
Fiona C, Reviewer
Some great books on offer here - as usual the standard is extremely high. Unusually though, only one of the books I clicked through on was available to request - hopefully there's better luck next time.
Regardless of my bad luck with requestable books, I still look forward to these Buzz collections twice a year - they're not only a great sampler of upcoming releases, but a remarkably accurate market gauge.
Reviewer 406780
A great collection of anticipated reads for the winter season, with links to netgalley requests. They're a great way to learn about upcoming titles and making access to them easier. And there are so many good books coming out later this year - I can't wait.
Thank you so much for this selection of previews! I have definitely found some upcoming releases I'm excited for! I can't wait until some of these titles release!
Cannot wait for the zoom presentation! These new titles sound fantastic - I especially can’t wait for ‘The Push’ - it sounds so fascinating!
Reviewer 637509
This is always so helpful to give me an idea of great upcoming reads!! I always have so many books on my TBR but this way I know what to look out for. Thank you!
Once again, Buzz Books offers a wonderful way of taking a sneak peak at upcoming books. I always find these so useful in considering which advanced copies to request.
So many good books coming out and so little time. Loving Buzz Books which help me plan my reading for the year. Fall/Winter 2020 will be another exciting reading season!
Thank you Net Galley for this compilation!
Every time I see a new Buzz Books, I immediately download. I enjoyed seeing what to expect for the fall and winter months. For those new to Buzz Books, you will find included a summary of books that will release during a particular season. This collection is a fabulous way to start adding new to your to-be-read!
Diane H, Reviewer
In this troubled time of curbside pickup, the Buzz Books 2020: Fall and Winter is an invaluable resource for finding new books and authors to read.
When looking for a new book to read in a bookstore or library, everyone reads the blurb on the back or the front flap. If intrigued, most people will read the first chapter or two. This compendium of books offers the same ability, for free and in your own home—no face covering required.
The books included here run the gamut of genres with literary fiction, mystery, science fiction, young adult, and non-fiction all included. I’m sure most readers will find a few books that fit their tastes. Publisher’s Lunch also has a Spring/Summer 2020 Book Buzz available for those impatient readers looking for a book now. They also publish a separate Book Buzz for romance fans. All three books are free for Kindle readers on Amazon.
For book reviewers, there is a NetGalley link to request the book. At least one book is available to read now on Edelweiss+ too because I had already downloaded it before this Buzz Book was released. Overall, the Buzz Books 2020: Fall and Winter is a useful tool for readers. The only downside is the lack of genre labeling but a quick read of the summary can usually provide the answer. 4 stars!
Thanks to Publisher’s Lunch and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.
Kay O, Reviewer
Love love love these sneak peaks into the upcoming books. Always find plenty of really good books. Must read!
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.
Maria M, Librarian
I read this ARC for an honest review
All thoughts and opinions are mine
I love these Buzz Books and really enjoy going through them
They list what's up and coming in the publishing world and whet's the appetite in letting you read excerpts and chapters so when the book comes up for advanced reading I usually can't wait to get stuck in
Would thoroughly recommend
Lorraine K, Media/Journalist
Plenty of diversity here. Excerpts key to getting a sense of author’s voice. Most excited about Sue Miller’s Monogamy. Haven’t read her in a long time; her insight reminds me of Ann Patchett’s who I have kept up with, mostly recently with her exceptional The Dutch House. Also looking forward to The Chanel Sisters by Judith Little. Have read two beautifully written books about Chanel, but didn’t know she had a sister. Third is Cher Ami and Major Whittlesy by Kathleen Rooney.. Great way to learn about upcoming titles to consider reviewing. Thanks.
Tara T, Reviewer
Love this - a great way to get a feel for upcoming books! Definitely looking forward to some great reads this fall and winter!
Reviewer 343098
As usual, this collection of previews is full of exciting new releases. The four big stand outs for me that will be immediate must buys are;
In the Garden of Spite by Camilla Bruce (this book looks like a terrifying read - I can hardly wait)
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (HOW DREAMY!!)
Black Widows by Cate Quinn (The polygamy spite conspiracy wives murder husband story we’ve all been waiting for!!)
We Were Restless Things (this one just seems utterly haunting)
Elna L, Reviewer
I can't wait to hold some of these titles in my hands. I've added a few to my TBR list. I don't want to wish summer away, but I will be waiting impatiently for this fall/winter collection to hit the shelves.
I'm still pretty new to netgalley, but I keep seeing this as a book to request and finally decided why not?? Which was a brilliant idea! This book gives a great look into what's to come in the book world and has added more titles to my TBR. On this one I actually found some books for my most anticipated and others I'm quite looking forward to.
This is so great. Thank you!
Sam H, Reviewer
So many great books on the list!!!!!!! Can't wait!!
The young adult books are exciting. Bracken's new release sounds dope.
This was my first time participating in Buzz Books and it did not disappoint. The titles for upcoming seasons are sure to wow readers of all genres and these sneak peeks just capture your attention instantly. I am looking forward to reading them all!
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