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Yes, bloggers, librarians and other publishing professionals get early access to the book. It is a double edged in some ways because people can just put stars without a review and that can either positively or negatively effect a book's rating.
I am a book blogger so am reviewing with early access. They are called advanced readers copies.
I am a book blogger so am reviewing with early access. They are called advanced readers copies.
Kaye
it was also released early—two weeks early, I think—in the Philippines. Claudia Gray had a book signing event there last October 18, so they released it early for readers who wanted to have their books signed.
Amanda
Books can be rated before they are released. I think this system was implemented because there are some readers who are able to read a book before its release date, such as popular reviewers or bloggers. It helps generate hype for the release.
Heidi
YOU can win advanced reader copies of all types here on goodreads too. Just go to "explore" and then click "giveaways".
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