Buzz Books 2020: Fall/Winter

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!

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!

Always a treat to get these and see what will be published in the upcoming season. AND- there are links! Thanks!

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!

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!

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

This is such a great way to inform myself about new releases and learn about new authors. Quite an interesting selection as well!

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.

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!

I'm glad I stumbled upon the Buzz Books Great Reads for Fall/Winter 2020. It contains books of interest that will be published later on in the year and includes excerpts of the books that they believe will do well. They have quite a selection to chose from and this is a great resource to see what's coming!!

My first Buzz Books and I hope it won't be my last! Thank you for sharing and bringing to my attention some amazing books :D

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.

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!

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!

Always such a treat to get an early look at the big books of Fall/Winter! I loved it and can't wait!

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!

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.

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.

I'm really excited about some of these releases! I loved being able to read excerpts and compile my tbr list.

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

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.

Love this - a great way to get a feel for upcoming books! Definitely looking forward to some great reads this fall and winter!

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)

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.

Great Idea. Forewarned is forearmed. Nothing better than being in the know. Seldom are readers proved with an opportunity to read text from books that will be published in the future. Lets face in promo pieces are what they sat they are. Reading actual text makes a decision about acquiring a book much easier for sure.

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!

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!

LOVE THIS! Since BookCon is canceled, I will use this almost exclusively to find upcoming book club suggestions.

I am pleasantly surprised by the content in this book. The lists and excerpts make it easy to find new authors and jump directly to categories of interest. This will definitely be my go-to resource for narrowing down my TBR this fall/winter. Thank you NetGalley for the digital copy.

Thanks. NetGalley is like a candy store and Buzz Books helps me decide what to read. Like candy, there is too much from which to choose.

Buzz Books 2020 Fall/Winter
By Publishers Lunch

Great book featuring some amazing up and coming releases. I was like a kid in a sweet shop after reading the first chapters of some of the books. I ,just hope I am luck enough to be able to read some of them now after requesting. Really great idea to put a few books together to showcase talented authors.

This is a very good read to discover more titles! I really enjoyed this, and will be requesting more books now, even though I have millions of books to read before hand. But oh well. That's what's this book is for.

A fantastic repository of what is on the horizon. A great reading year ahead. A great way to plan my shelf and uncover new authors.

There are so many books here that I can't wait to read later in the year. I'm particularly excited for Anne-Helen Petersen's Can't Even which I've had pre-ordered for months, but there are also loads of books mentioned here I hadn't heard of which I now can't wait to read.

It's so exciting to get a sneak peek of what we have to look forward to - I just need to be patient!

I love Buzz Books. I look forward to the heads up that it gives us for the upcoming seasons new books.

Loved this collection of excerpts from upcoming books for the fall/winter, I use it to help me shape my TBR and discover new authors. Thank you!

Great overview of upcoming books. Definitely excited for many of them, and can see they will be a great fit for our shop.

I never knew this existed and DANG was I missing out! Thanks so much for this. Love having the excerpts from some of the most anticipated books to come!

I'm always delighted to see the new issue of Buzz Books! It keeps me informed better than any other format! I appreciate the wealth of information! Thank you!!!

I always look forward to a new buzz books! Makes me excited for the upcoming book releases. I like the direct links to net galley. Lots of books added to my TBR lists! Keep the buzz books coming!!

I love love love reading these Buzz Book editions. There are so many exciting books coming out this year and this really helps me to narrow down what I want to read, request, and get excited for!

I really appreciate that this includes a full list of books, broken down by genre. It then goes into highlighting each book independently and includes an excerpt, synopsis, and publisher information as well. Once again this really helps me to organize my thoughts with the upcoming season of book releases.

Great list for future fall reads. The excerpts make clear which books would better suit them so I can add them to my to-read list accordingly. The links also help a lot! Very useful indeed.

These are always brilliant. A great mix of well and lesser-known authors. I always enjoy looking through these for new books to look forward to.

I love this! It’s such a great list of titles to look forward to, and then the section with excerpts of several works gives such a generous glimpse into them. I’m not sure when to find the time to read all of the books that I’m now anticipating, but I’m excited to add books to my list TBR by authors I already adore, but so many others I don’t already know.

Buzz Books is THE place to get the early scoop on the books that everyone will be reading in the Fall and Winter. It’s my best source of upcoming books, and the most comprehensive list in one place. I get really excited to read it every time it’s released. I hope that Publishers Lunch never stops making this.

I am especially looking forward to the books to be published by these authors: Fredrik Backman, Alice Hoffman, Matt Hoig, Lisa Jewell, Aimee Malloy, and Wendy Walker. Crossing fingers that I can read and review all of them.

This is the first time that I have ever requested/downloaded Buzz Books and I was pleasantly surprised how much I loved reading this. Lists of upcoming books always gets me pretty excited and I found it super useful in knowing which books I need to request and put on my TBR. Thanks so much for including the links too!

This was my first time seeing and reading the buzz books 2020: fall/winter edition! It was great looking through and reading this to see what books are coming up!

It looks like there are some great books coming soon! I always like to see what’s coming out in history. The new Tim Brady looks like it should be interesting.

Buzz Books seasonal books blurbs are the best way to find which ARC to request.that I will enjoy the most. Thanks you.

Great collection of releases for later this year. Gave me lots to look forward to and introduced me some books I wouldn't normally read.

As someone who is interested in specific niches and wants to finds particular books being released within these, I find BuzzBooks so very helpful. I look forward to all features!

Who doesn't love reading about all the great new books coming out in the Fall/Winter of 2020 and Early 2021!

This gives you a long list of upcoming fiction, non fiction, debut authors and established authors new books. From that list, 30 book excerpts were provided in this edition of Buzz Books including a link to read/request the full book on NetGalley.

I found some favorite authors on this list and I can't wait for their new books to be published!

*Thank to Publishers Lunch via NetGalley for the current digital copy of Buzz Books Fall/Winter 2020 edition!

Loved this format for the opportunity to read excerpts and request books which would interest me. Choose from a category you like, read the excerpt, request the title and, if lucky, you’re on your way to another great read.

I always find the Buzz Books series to be really helpful in anticipating a diverse array of upcoming releases (releases both in and outside of the genres that I normally read.) It is also a great way to plan the books that I might want to request on NetGalley or buy for myself or others. Keep making these!

Fall is the time of year that I am always excited to see what new books are being published and this year looks especially promising. There are books coming out by well known authors, but also some newbies that sound really great. Personally, I am most looking forward to Becky Cooper’s true crime book, We Keep the Dead Close and Sue Miller's Monogamy. I am going to have a hard time deciding which ones to order for my library because so many of them sound good.

I feel like I give the same review again and again and again...but honestly Buzz Books is a terrific way to get a head start on upcoming books and authors. I basically plan much of my reading list based on the highlighted titles and excerpts. Love that it is easy to request an a ARC from Netgalley if I find one that really speaks to me. I have been reading Buzz Books for a few years now and I’m always excited when a new one comes out. Thank you Buzz Books!! I’m one of your biggest fans!

Thank you for putting this together! What a great way to preview upcoming book releases. I love that all genres are included - very helpful for a librarian like me who is always looking for ways to improve and diversify a public library collection. Much appreciated!

Loved this addition! Lots of great books coming out soon. Made quite a few requests after reading this.

I love this readers' advisory tool! A super in depth tool about the upcoming titles. As a librarian, I love tools like this.

I enjoyed reading about the latest in books! It was great to sample some exerpts and see which ones appealed to me. I like the look of “The Incredible Life Of Winston Browne”

This was my first time reading a buzz book and it could not have been more perfectly suited for me. I always say I'll give a book 50 pages to win me over, otherwise I'm going to move on to the next one. Too many great books suited for me and not enough time to spend it reading books that just aren't for me. So this book of excerpts was amazing.

This has really helped me to figure out which upcoming fall/winter 2020/2021 releases I do and not have an interest in reading. I seriously LOVE excerpts. And to top it off, it has links to each excerpt! It's so easy to navigate.

Seriously, head to Netgalley and get it!

Thank you for creating such a brilliant book!

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Are you curious about all the new books coming out Fall/Winter of 2020 and Early 2021?

Run over to NetGalley and download this amazing list, WITH LINKS, of upcoming fiction, non fiction, debut authors and great works from all your faves. Yes, excerpts!

This is like being handed a primer for everything a devoted reader loves!

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Loved this list of titles spanning a bunch of different genres. The excerpts were really helpful. A good 60% of these are now on my lookout / future purchases list!

This is my first experience with Buzz Books and quite frankly I'm upset with myself for not finding it sooner! This is a fantastic way to preview upcoming books for the next season and start gathering my newest TBR list. This will also help me in recommending books to my students and friends based on their own personal interests. The links to the NetGalley pages at the end of each except is also helpful for the books I would like to request ARCs for.

I always look forward to seeing the next Buzz books listings and exerts - both fiction and non-fiction. It is so nice to have a small collection to choose my next book from all in one place. The selections are so good! This one has many authors I love to choose from! Thank Buzz Books.

Great resource for the book community to keep up with upcoming releases. Has something for all genres as well as samples of some of the titles.

These preview snippets are a great way to discover new voices and reconnect with old favorites. Another awesome sampler.

The most exciting time of the year when early readers discover new titles and new authors!

A preview of the best of the new books for the season and it's FREE!

Fiction is broken down into categories such as Notables (John Banville's SNOW, Marilynne Robinson's JACK, and Jane Smiley's PERESTROIKA IN PARIS); Highly Anticipated (Sue Miller's MONOGAMY); Emerging Voices; Debut (BEFORE THE RUINS, THE THURSDAY MURDER CLUB, and SET MY HEART TO FIVE); Commercial Fiction (Jodi Picoult, Carl Hiaasen, and Nora Roberts. (There are also numerous categories for Non-Fiction.)

Even though it was the top of the my list for the BUZZ BOOKS 2020 SPRING/SUMMER I did not get a copy of Emily St. John Mandel's (sequel to STATION ELEVEN) THE GLASS HOTEL to review. But I just finished reading Gail Godwin's OLD LOVEGOOD GIRLS and decided I was brilliant because it was amazing. I also read and enjoyed Barbara Delinsky's beach read A WEEK AT THE SHORE.

First introduced for the 2012 Book Expo America, the FREE digital Publishers Lunch Buzz Books has become the place for both industry professionals and book lovers in general to discover and read about the books expected to spark high demand BEFORE they are published!

What's really great is that after many selections, you have the option to follow a link and request the complete galley copy from Net Galley if you qualify as a 'professional' reader.

Check out Buzz Books on Amazon. Did I mention it's FREE!

Always a useful book to read for what's coming out!
Try to always read these books when they come out, as I find it very useful for buying books in libraries and even for some personal recommendations.

Love knowing the upcoming titles! was perfect to have for book expo! I will continue to read as these are released

Very helpful book recommendations that pointed me to the unexpected finds. I'm glad I found it on the NetGalley. Now, I will be looking for it in the future.

It's always a treat to get these! It's a great way to see what's going to be published in the coming months. This is a great way to start my library request and to-be purchased list.

Always a joy to read excerpts of new and upcoming releases. This is such a great way to find books! I love being able to read and explore new titles and this lets me do this.

As always, the latest edition of Buzz Books gives a great overview of books that will be coming out in the next season. I saw a lot here to be excited about, including a new Anthony Horowitz and a novel by Peter Ho Davies.

This was definitely useful and interesting. I've already had some of the books mentioned on my radar, but I'll be keeping my eye on some other ones as well thanks to this list. For me the excerpts were not needed, but from other reviews I can see that others appreciated them.

I always love these for finding me new books to read! It is always great to be in the know before everyone else.

A wonderful introduction to upcoming debut authors and the books that will be the hit of the upcoming seasons. This was a great read for someone like me who is constantly on the lookout for the next best novel! Thank you NetGalley for this sneak peek!

Love this fabulous wealth of information. It’s such an informative and necessary resource. Can’t wait to read some of these promising upcoming books. I am particularly interested in the fiction works of authors Elena Ferrante, Alice Hoffman, Marilyn Robinson and Jodie Picolt.

I love having this opportunity to sneak a peek at so many upcoming books. I am excited about so many titles. Fall Winter 2020 looks like a great season for new books. Thank you, Buzz Books!

This is fun—first time I’ve read one of these. The book I was most excited about is a 2021 release that I couldn’t even add on Goodreads so I’ll have to look up the name of it again in a few months and check again. Thanks for the preview!

Since this is the fourth Buzz Books edition that I’ve read in the past twelve months, I knew what to expect from it. Basically, the edition is a list of books to be published in the time period covered by the book, and a few hundred pages of excerpts from select books on the list. Usually two chapters totaling a dozen or so pages are included in the excerpt from each book. The Fall/Winter 2020 edition was over 450 hundred pages long: approximately twenty pages listing the notable books to be published in the timeframe; over 400 pages of book excerpts and related material. The book excerpts were divided into four categories - fiction, debut, nonfiction, young adult - with the vast majority of the excerpts being in the fiction category. There were only three excerpts in the nonfiction section, which I found disappointing because, in the lists, I had found at least three nonfiction books to share with my father and another two just for me.

I wasted a good evening sorting through and researching titles from the list of books. In the end, I found over a dozen on the list to look up in Goodreads for further details. Five of my favorite fiction authors - Charles Baxter, Paulo Coehlo, Jasper Fforde, Mary Gordon, Chuck Palahniuk - were publishing new books in this timeframe. Not to mention the fascinating nonfiction books I found, which spanned from a medical history book of the period between Homer and Hippocrates to a sociology focused on the importance of women’s voices. And then there were several that I decided that weren’t for me after the Goodreads research, like Jane Smiley’s forthcoming novel “Perestroika in Paris.” However, the best discovery that I made during my research was that many of the books that I was interested in were also available on NetGalley. So more of my evening slipped away doing research there before making any requests.

Approximately 400 pages of excerpts and related material seemed much more manageable than the previous edition. But it was still going to take me a long time to get through.

The Midnight Library was the first book in the collection that enthralled me enough to read in full. I loved its quirky approach to storytelling. The excerpt left off right where Nora received her book of regrets and was about to pink life choice to undo first, which was too much of a cliffhanger for me to abide. From the little that I read (including the comments on NetGalley) it seemed like a hipper Mitch Albom novel. I’m holding out hope for Nora to get sucked back into living, and going after her second chance life with gusto!

The Chanel Sisters was another excerpt that caught my eye. A few years ago, I was captivated by Mademoiselle Chanel by CW Gortner; however, despite my overwhelmingly positive impression of the book, I remember very little of it. I had read The Dress Thief quite quickly afterward, so the details of the two get confounded in my mind. Therefore, I look forward to reading about the trials - and successes - of Coco Chanel through the viewpoint of her younger sister Antoinette. Curiously, a girlfriend who watches my Goodreads account added this to her TBR list shortly after I did (which was right after I requested the book on NetGalley).

At first, Cher Ami and Major Whittlesey did not seem to be in my wheelhouse at all. I’m not a fan of talking animal books. But the more I heard Cher Ami’s voice, the more I felt comfortable living in her head. The chapter about Major Whittlesey sealed my fate. It ended with the foreshadowing of a significant event in the near future, and I felt bereft by the end of the excerpt. So I’m going to add this to my TBR list - and request the galley- just so I can assure myself that the good major stays safe and sane.

When the Apricots Bloom was the only one of the nine excerpts from debut authors that caught my interest. The Middle East setting has long been one of my catnips. The beginning chapters were ordinary enough, but I’m curious to see how it all develops. Since the publication date is in December, I may hold off on requesting this through NetGalley until I can get my current lists under control.

The three excerpts in the nonfiction section were about Dutch resistance fighters in World War II, an unsolved murder in Boston, and burnout in the millennial generation. I don’t think I’ll add any of these three to my to be read list (least of all the millennial book). However, I can never tell if one of them is going to haunt in the days after posting my review and deleting my galley.

I completely skipped the three excerpts in the Young Adult section. I haven’t been reading young adult since Veronica Roth’s Divergent series and, quite frankly, the novelty of reading excerpts had worn off. So rather than soldier through the rest of the book, I decided to declare victory and move on to one of the new books that I had requested in the course of digesting the Buzz Books volume.

Overall, I would highly recommend this book for anyone with eclectic tastes or anyone who is capable of making a decision about whether a book suits them after only a dozen or so pages. If you need to know how everything works out, then you’re either going to hate the book or you’re going to end up with a massive TBR list.

I received this book as a digital advance reader copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Great variety of books. Really looking forward to reading all these. Love the variations of books featured.

THIS IS GENIUS! I absolutely LOVE that you have snippets of each book and that you pre-release this grouping so that we can select a book of interest with a bit of a sample before committing to the entire book.

Also, who doesn't love to know what's up and coming for the year??!! This is really, really great!

Thank you Publishers Lunch, Publishers Lunch BUZZ BOOKS and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review. Always so grateful for the opportunity to read complimentary books!

Bibliophiles take note!

Buzz Books 2020: Fall/Winter Edition will have the sporadic reader adding to their tbr or the avid reader scurrying to make room on their shelves.

Perfect explanations for every book sure to lure all readers and lovers of every genre.

I really appreciate and enjoy curated information especially about books and general writing insights. NetGalley is in an excellent position to curate, analyse and promote many books to be published with leading publishers. The huge benefit for reading addicts, is the opportunity to see what’s coming from new and favourite authors.

Favourite authors are a given and I’ll read them anyway but for me, the huge value Buzz Books 2020: Fall/Winter brought, was the chance to read excerpts from the debut and emerging authors. The book is split into four parts: Fiction, Debut, Nonfiction and Young Adult, plus a very useful index.

An extremely useful reference and well worth getting your hands on. Some gems to look forward to and some exciting possibilities. Many thanks to Publishers Lunch and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC copy in return for an honest review.

This is a fantastic overview and preview of many of the upcoming book releases. The guide is divided into parts: a list of the many anticipated novels by genre and then a brief synopsis and excerpt from several select titles. Not only does this expose you to upcoming titles with which you may not be familiar, it also provides links to request the titles directly from Netgalley. This is an excellent resource for readers and reviewers.

I have always been curious about this, so I finally downloaded one. It's filled with wonderful summaries, excerpts, and exposure to new authors. I've definitely added a few new titles to my towering "to be read" lists.

I really liked being able to sample a bit of the writing style before I decide to read a book.

I'm not sure how often I will look at these, but this one was definitely interesting!

Oh, I had no idea what to expect from the Buzz Books, I kept seeing it on my GR feed, so, I decided that it was finally time to read it.

I may have been a bit sceptical at first but now I'm convinced. Plus with a list of more books to add to my to-read pile. Well played. Well played.

I always enjoy seeing what is coming up for the next season! Thanks Buzz Books for the sneak peek!

This is an excellent resource and I love reading the excerpts. Thanks, again.

I am so excited for the preview of fall and winter "to be reads"! I have added several to my list. And I really appreciate the links to request advance copies. I look forward to reading nearly ALL of the books featured!

What a treat to read excerpts and blurbs from upcoming books. I can plan ahead and anticipate great books and some of my favorite authors.

It was great getting a sneak peek at the books that will be coming out soon! I like how it’s separated out by genre. This is a great tool for figuring out which books to request.

Love seeing all the books coming out. I want all of the books! Can't wait until I can ask for some of them.

I am always so happy when I see the Buzz Books excerpts and lists for upcoming publications! So helpful when planning your reading list for the year and to be able to plan around the publishing dates! Thank you for making this available to us - your loyal NetGalley readers!

This is my first Buzz Books review. Wow! It is exciting to read excerpts of some of the biggest novels due out this fall. Thank you Netgalley for this treat.

Excellent set of books again! Always enjoying Buzz Books for discovering upcoming releases and new-to-me authors.

What a great guide for Fall 2020's book. This is clearly a definitive guide of up-and-comers and was incredibly helpful in planning content for Fall.

Love reading buzz books. Has all the new releases in one area and easy for me to access and review. Especially looking forward to the new Ken Follet this fall. I read Pillars of the Earth and we have several patrons excited for the prequel.

This was my first time reading one of these and I couldn't read it fast enough. So many more books for my TBR pile. Love the summaries and snippets of upcoming books.

Thanks so much to Netgalley for my ebook copy.

Really excited by some of the books in the coming year, especially the new Alice Hoffman, Elena Ferrante and Ken Follett

Great addition to the bookshelf to keep an eye out for buzz books and anticipated publishing schedules

Many thanks to NetGalley and Publisher’s Lunch for an ARC in exchange for an honest book review. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own and independent of receiving an advance copy.


Publishing has been in a bit of a funk lately (like everything else) because of COVID. Book releases have been delayed and even though there have been new releases, there hasn’t been the huge spring/summer influx that we have seen in previous years.

This has been a shot in the arm that I needed to get excited about the new books coming out in the fall/winter season. Of course, my TBR list took a bit hit. It had been looking pretty sparse lately, not that I was complaining, but it was nice to get excited about upcoming new releases. There are a couple of advantages that Buzz Books offers. One, it is a one stop shopping catalogue, if you enjoy going through the long list. The list is divided up into sections, making it easy to pick what you like. For example, if you aren’t into nonfiction, politics, then you can easily skip that section.

I waded through the first few categories which are basically all fiction, it is just split up into things like Debut authors, Highly Anticipated, Emerging Voices. For me, that is all one big category. The other thing I love about Buzz Books is that it has Commercial Fiction, which helps me stay up-to-date on all of my series that have new books coming out. This season there is John Grisham, Michael Connelly, Jeffrey Archer, Sandra Brown, Janet Evanovich, Vince Flynn, Robert Galbraith, Ken Follett, Danielle Steel, Elin Hilderbrand, Mary Higgins Clark, and Lisa Jewell just to name a few.

There was a nice selection of excerpts from upcoming releases that you can read a few chapters from and get a sense of whether or not you would like to add it to your list. These are lesser known authors but ones that have a lot of positive buzz around their releases. If you are a member of NetGalley you can click through and request an ARC for those you are interested in. Sometimes, if you are lucky, the link will allow you to read it rather than make a request.

This fall there might not be the plethora of books they usually release, but there is still an abundance of great books in every genre. I really am excited for the upcoming season because if we are under quarantine again, at least I will have some new books to keep me company.

What a treat to read the Buzz Books 2020:Fall/Winter edition. I devoured it in one sitting. Requested several ARC's I would otherwise have never known about. Thank you NetGalley.

As always another great sampling of what's to come this fall. My TBR list continues to grow. Thank you for this preview compilation.

It's always great to see a Buzz Books because it can help you know what's coming out and plan your requests. My feedback rate is terrible because when I first started requesting books, I thought, "Wow, this is awesome, I'm going to get all the books!" and was never able to read everything. With the Buzz Books, I can see which authors I"ll want to request so I don't get overloaded.

It's great to see what new books are on the horizon for this fall. I really enjoyed this overview and marked a few books to look for on netgalley. I'm most excited about the new book by Matt Haig, I'm hoping I'll get to read it early on here.

This book was very helpful in discovering new authors and titles to introduce to my bookclubs. It is divided into categories and most books have a summary and excerpts.

A great cross section of upcoming works from all genres. Very helpful in planning fall reading and finding books that appeal.

This book had great books out of genres that I would not normally read. I love these types of books that give me sneak peeks at new books coming out

Love this! It really helps me plan out what I will be reading/writing about in the coming months. I especially appreciate that it includes a wide array of future releases!

I love buzz books. When I have time to read more than just the material by authors I love who have written books I haven't read yet, I delve into new material and always always find a new favorite. Thanks to virtual BEA I am particularly looking forward to Ayad Akhtar and Matt Haig as my new authors to meet. But first I must jump into books by Alice H, Sue M, Yaa G, Emma C, and so forth. Thanks so much for these crumbs to sample before I eat the whole cake.

Quite a few books caught my attention in both the nonfiction and fiction genres. Those books including:

1. When the Apricots Bloom by Gina Wilkinson
2. Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation by Anne Helen Petersen

I'm looking forward to adding these to my TBR!

Thank you for sharing new titles so early on!

The Buzz Books 2020: Fall/Winter guide could not have come at a better time! Since many libraries across the nation are only allowing pick ups, meaning patrons cannot go in and browse what is new, it is more important than ever to have reliable reading suggestions in one convenient place. Whether you enjoy fiction or nonfiction titles, this guide has suggestions for all readers organized under headings such as "Emerging Voices,"
"Debut," and "Highly Anticipated." I have already added many titles to my "Want to Read" lists on Litsy and Goodreads.

This was a well done book buzz! Well organized and the links made it so easy to add to my reading list!

Can't wait to get started!!

Lots of excerpts, long enough to start to get a feel for the books, and it's very convenient to have a direct link to NetGalley. As a librarian doing collection development, excerpts are very useful--I only have time to read a small proportion of the books I might consider ordering, but sometimes I'd like to get a sense of the author's writing style, which someone else's review might not convey.

As always, love reading snippets from upcoming authors in Buzz Books!
A chance to have a glimpse at new authors, as well as some names that are recognized. Get ready to make your "to be read list" a bit longer
Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read & review

I love being able to preview such a wide variety of books and slowly build up my TBR pile! This is a great way to see what I like and what I don't like.

A helpful collection of new books coming out this fall! Everything from popular authors new releases, to most anticipated debuts are covered in this collection. Plus, find a few chapters of highlighted books that you can read to get a taste of the book.

Very excited to read some of these upcoming titles and will keep a look out in the near future. These book buzz samplers are so useful as a bookseller!

I love Buzz Books!
Thanks you for making this available.
Not sure this qualifies as a "review," but I'm tring to make it 100 characters

Good list and easy to follow. I love their lists, they are great for finding new books and see what is coming up. Everything is in one place.

I try to read Buzz Books each time it comes out, and Buzz Books 2020: Fall/Winter is one of my favorites. This collection provides information and excerpts from the buzziest new books coming out each season, and while it never disappoints, all the fall and winter selections look great. I look forward to reading a number of these new titles.

Great collection by many authors I haven't read before and many that I have! The links were incredibly helpful and I've already requested some galleys...fingers crossed!

Always love this preview and am very thankful to be able to read excerpts from many different upcoming books, a lot of which made their way onto my TBR!

I love these Buzz Books- they give me such a great idea of what's coming up. Plus, I have kind of a thing for 1st sentences and 1st chapters! Thanks for the great read, NetGalley!

Buzz Books is a fabulous peek in to the future for avid readers. I love the opportunity to read snippets from upcoming releases . This is a big help in planning my reading as well as identifying books/authors for literary events in our community.

A fun read with great layout, Very clear organization of content. I was excited to find so many great titles to look forward to.

Buzz Books 2020 has now made my To Read list even longer. I enjoyed the opportunity to read excerpts of the books of which I was intrigued by the summary. I was able to also make suggestions to the other readers in my house when I saw titles that I thought fit their reading interest. I particularly appreciated how the book included a Young Adult section, so I was able to preview upcoming books that I could add to my class library or possibly use in my instruction. My only wish is that there were more BIPOC authors highlighted.

A really fun overview of the key books to read in the coming seasons. I like reading the short selections-- it gives a great flavor of the different writers and their works... although I often wish I could just keep reading the stories :)

Appreciate the opportunity to review this book! Thanks

Always love Buzz Books! Have already been approved and read several titles included...and have a few more that I am hoping to review! Especially looking forward to the new Fredrik Backman, Anxious People. Happy Reading!

This is a collection of book titles with some book chapters for books that will be published coming in 2020. This was a really good book for me to read because it gave me a good idea of some of the new releases, making me excited for the fall/winter publishing season (and giving me more books to request from NetGalley). This book helped me to see if there are any books that would be "wasting my time."

If you're looking for new books, I recommend reading this to make you excited for books to be released.

This book is amazing for a person who loves lists like I do! I like how there are lists for all the genres in the beginning of the book, each one in a separate list. After that, there are the selections that have excerpts. There is so much to look at and read in this volume! I found quite a few books that I've put on my own list.

I hadn't heard of Buzz Books until recently. I'm so glad that I did. These books will be a great asset to readers and reviewers alike. I have found quite a few books that I want to review and many more that I will read and review after they are published.

There is only one downfall that I see from this book; my TBR list is going to grow exponentially! I highly recommend this book to any book lover or reviewer looking for their next favorite read.

Love, love, love these buzz book editions. So many of the books I have checked off to read. Thanks again for making these buzz books available.

Another great preview from Buzz Books. I loved the look at the Fall/Winter releases of 2020. With excepts from 30 of the hottest soon-to-be-published books, there's something here for everyone, including nonfiction lovers and YA readers.
There are so many great titles here. I especially enjoyed Matt Haig's The Midnight Library ,Bryan Washington's Memorial and Nancy Jooyoun Kim's debut The Last Story of Mina Lee. I look forward to reading them in full.
Many thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for the advance copy.

A tantalizing taste of what is coming this fall./winter of 2020 The previews are divided into four groups: Fiction, Debut, Nonfiction, and Young Adult.. And, be sure to read the introduction!!

I always love reading these buzz reports. I know which author's I'm always eager to see now works from, but getting introduced to new author's or reading excerpts/opinions on books I normally wouldn't consider is so refreshing.
After reading books like this I have often found my TBR list growing by leaps and bounds.

A great peak into some great new books coming out. A must read to be in the know for the new season's books. I can't wait to read so many in this collection.

With so many new books coming out, the decisions are difficult. You only have so much reading time but you don't want to miss the next GREAT book. Buzz Books is an excellent reader's reference tool. You get samples of some of the newest, hottest titles. Almost painless choices are easy with Buzz Books.

This book is absolutely chocked full of books to be published in the Fall/Winter of 2020 and 2021. Every genre out there has a sample of work in this book. Some of the features are minority race, gender, or orientation and there is something for practically everyone in this overview.
Thanks Net Galley for allowing me the opportunity to read the summaries and early chapters in this publishers variety book.

I love knowing what’s coming ahead in the world of books. This is a fantastic preview. I had no idea such a thing existed!

This was the first Buzz Books guide I downloaded and I cannot believe I waited so long. It includes a seemingly exhaustive list of upcoming books across many genres, plus excerpts from a few titles. My next move is to go through the list with a fine-tooth comb and add everything to Goodreads! Highly reco to all readers!

I loved reading the sneak peeks of upcoming books and the direct links to NetGalley listings were extremely practical. The list of new releases in the different book categories was very helpful to plan the rest of the year and also find books that match my book club themes by authors that I love. I’m embarrassed to say this was my first buzz book edition, but I’m definitely looking forward to the next one.

Another great issue of Buzz Books! This is a very helpful publication and well organized and broken down by category. While I mostly read fiction, I appreciate being able to take a peek at Non-Fiction too! I love reading and supporting debut novelist so I particularly love those excerpts. I found a lot of upcoming books to add to my to be read list and I am confident you will too!

Great information on the upcoming new releases. I have a long list to add to my TBR. I am especially lookin forward to reading some of the newest fiction titles. Thank you!

This guide is incredibly helpful! I enjoyed the excerpts and am excited for many of the upcoming releases.

This is my first Book Buzz article and I am glad to have a resource to know about what is coming out. So far it looks helpful and the excerpts I read were helpful . I will be digging in further to see how many books by BIPOC authors are represented here.

This is an extremely helpful resource to plan for upcoming releases. I appreciate the breakdown by category, as well as the excerpts from each book that help you better assess whether the book is of interest beyond just the blurb. It's also very useful to have the NetGalley request link and the publisher's publicity contact information for each book readily accessible to enable easy reviewing!

Great resource to find new books and expand your TBR list. You can even read excerpts of the books to help decide if it's something you would like.

Hands down this is one of the best resources for finding new upcoming books. As a book lover and bookstagrammer it can be tough to keep track of what's coming but this guide makes it so easy. This format is easy to follow and find exactly what you're looking for. I love the excerpts as well.

This is a very useful list of upcoming books. I have used it to add new potential reads on my TBR and Goodreads shelves. Thank you for putting together this resource for readers.

I can’t wait to read and review the books listed here for Fall/Winter 2020! This is a very helpful resource in deciding what I’ll read in the coming months.

These Buzz Books are my favorite! I get so excited to see what books are coming out soon. I love being able to read a little bit of some of the books coming.

This is a great resource to quickly see upcoming releases. I really enjoyed the excerpts that were included, especially the debut section.

So excited that this is offered! It's incredibly helpful when i'm searching for books to request (or buy) in the coming months.

Hi everyone!
This is a great collection! I already added some of the books to my TBR and I can’t wait to read them.
This collection is divided into four categories (so if you don’t like a specific genre you can just skip that section) and for each book you get to see the cover and a short excerpt.
(I’m sorry but I judge books by their cover so I loved the fact that you get to see them before the excerpt)

A lot of books to look forward to! A really good insight into what to expect coming up in the next few months. Definitely made me want to read more of different genres.

Love these preview buzz books. I often find great titles to recommend to readers and/or to download for myself. Ive got the cole nagamatsu book waiting for me!

I love these buzz book collections. It is always nice to see what books are coming out. They help me with my blog and keep me excited about reading!

This was my first time reading Buzz Books. I never really understood the purpose until recently and now I am hooked and can't wait for the 2021 edition. I found numerous books that sounded interesting within these pages and I have requested the full galleys now. Thank you for your time and the opportunity.

I recently started my bookstagram account and have stumbled upon Buzz Books from a lot of popular bookstagrammers who were nice enough to share what they can for the book-loving community. This catalogue is tremendously helpful to keep tabs on what to look out for in the coming months. Also such a treat, especially for someone who is a newbie like me, to get a bit of excerpts as well from these upcoming books!

This is my first time to get the Buzz Books preview and I love it! It's great to read a chapter or two before you decide to request. This will let me decide quickly if the book is right for me or maybe not one I want to request (because of language for example).

I look forward to these collections each time they’re released. They are such an amazing resource, and they help me keep on top of all the awesome books coming out over the next several months. The list of upcoming releases is incredibly comprehensive and I love the excerpts. It helps me prioritize the books I want to pick up first.

Loved this! Saw several books I want to read coming up this fall. Can’t wait to read them! I especially am looking forward to the newest Matt Haig, The Midnight Library, and the thriller Leave the World Behind. It sounds intense and the excerpt I read was good!

This was a stellar look into the books we can expect from Adult publishing this Fall/Winter season. Particular favorites were LORE by Alexandra Bracken, as I have never read any book by her before, and THE WITCH HUNTER by Max Seeck. I was glad to be given the opportunity to read the samplers of these books.

Perfect for creating my wishlist for the end of the year, as always. My favourite way to find new authors and who is releasing something I might want. Loved the mix of excerpts as well

I was able to read Buzz Books 2020: Fall/Winterby Publishers Lunch Buzz Books  for free from Netgalley for providing me with an advanced ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This was a privilege, to have the opportunity to read excerpts of new works from cutting edge authors to help me determine my upcoming reads.

The perfect way to find new books and authors! Reading this excerpts, I found at least a half dozen books to download to Net Galley. It was very convenient that they had the links at the end of each excerpt.

Such a great resource for book lovers like me! Absolutely love being able to see all of the new titles coming out (and making a tbr list that is way too long).

There are so many great authors whose books are releasing that your “To Be Read” booklist will take you to Christmas to complete. Sue Miller, Ken Follett, Alexandra Bracken, and more!

This is a great way to read excerpts from all the included authors and get ahead of the curve on the books causing all the buzz this year.

Read, build your list, and enjoy!

I love this resource to plan my upcoming reads. So much fun to read the snippets of the books and see what is my style or what I think I'll pass on. This is so helpful to know what's coming soon.

This was an awesome way for me to check out titles that will be coming out in the fall. I hope that you continue to make these available!

This was my first time reading a Buzz Books edition and I wasn't disappointed! What a great way to add books to your "to be read" list! I will be reading more of these in the future!

This is such a great resource for finding new books to add to my TBR and scheduling what I want to request and review. Loved it and can't wait for the next edition!

Love that you put together these! Easy way to pick some TBR books for the near future. Also a great conversation starter with fellow readers!

I always love seeing teasers for upcoming books. It's like going to the movies to watch the previews to new movie releases. I go through the Buzz Books and pick out the books I MUST add to my reading list.

What a wonderful way of discovering new and upcoming authors and books! I adore adding titles to my endless TBR - thank you for enabling my massive book buying problem.