Ashwini Sunkavalli
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I thought the book was going to be released in May. How did you guys read the book already?
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Aashinator
Some of these people may be "early readers" that get copies of the book to give feedback to the author and editor before it is published.
Prasant Atluri
Most books that are likely to be a success are provided to some readers in advance so they can create positive buzz.
Kind of like advanced screenings for movies.
Kind of like advanced screenings for movies.
Aggie
Advance Reader Copy (ARC)
Nicola Cataldo
And some of us just ordered it before it was published and devoured it as soon as it arrived.
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