Book excerpt: For more than five years now, passionate readers have relied on our twice-a-year Buzz Books to sample and discover new books from big authors and breakout talents through exclusive and substantial pre-publication excerpts. Now we are offering the same robust publication in easier-to-digest monthly packages. You'll find exclusive excerpts of six notable books due for publication during the month of February—but first check out our extensive preview of well over 100 new books of interest coming to market in the month ahead. Then read Elan Mastai’s debut; Christina Baker Kline on Andrew Wyeth’s famous painting; and Pam Jenoff’s World War II tale. Also included in the sampler is romance author Kristan Higgins’ latest as well as the first in a Young Adult series by Jeff Giles. Buzz Books Monthlies are your first and best place to turn for a real insider's taste of what to read next, and what the book world will be talking about next month. We hope you enjoy the monthly Buzz Books— and keep an eye out for March Buzz Books available next month.