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Buzz HQWelcome! Buzz HQ is where it all begins. Introduce yourself and post any comments or questions about the Random Buzz Community here. 
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Authors' CornerDo you have an author that you read all the time? Have you heard of a new author that you’d love to share? Come here to discuss anything author- related and be sure to share your favorites here.
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BookshelfWhat’s on your bookshelf? Your wish list? Share your favorite reads, what you hope to read soon, and your reviews of your favorite books here. 
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50 | 780 |
Character CentralDo you have a favorite character? How do you relate to him/her? What if characters from different books met, what would that be like? Here is your place to discuss all of the many characters and what they mean to you. 
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13 | 254 |
| Buzz Central | ||
Buzz Reviews : ARC'sGetting advanced readers’ copies is just one of the advantages of being a part of the Random Buzz Community. Come here to discuss the ARC’s you have received, give us your review of them, share the ones on your wish list, and your experience receiving books before they hit the shelves. 
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What's the Buzz?Is there a Random House book that you think we should be buzzing about? Is there one that you are already buzzing about with your friends? Share the Buzz here!
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| Discussion @ Random | ||
Advocates AnonymousTalk here about the issues, ideas, and causes that you advocate and how you are getting the word out and fighting for what you believe in.
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Library & Local BookshopWhat have you found recently at your library or local bookshop? Discuss your reading experiences, your special finds, and the atmosphere at your local book haven.
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7 | 166 |
ChatterNeed to vent, share a story, or recommend your favorite band? This is the place to discuss everything that happens when you’re not reading books. Relationships, zits, parents, politics, art, music, reality TV, movies, crushes…life as you know it… is all fair game here. 
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StorytellingHave you ever been part of a game of online storytelling? Come here to build a story with your fellow Readers. The story begins and you can help it unfold by posting the next paragraph or even chapter! Come here to jump into the story. 
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| Featured Books | ||
Book of the MonthStop in here to chat about the book of the month and share your thoughts on the author, the story, the characters, and your requests for future features.
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Sisterhood SeriesHave you taken a journey with the traveling pants? Come here to discuss everything about the Sisterhood.
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AlagaësiaAre you a fan of Eragon and Eldest? Step into the world of Alagaësia and come here to connect with your fellow readers and chat about the world of Alagaësia and author Christopher Paolini. 
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3 | 90 |
His Dark MaterialsThis is where you can stop in to discuss His Dark Materials, The Golden Compass, and all of your Phillip Pullman favorites. 
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Evolution, Me & Other Freaks of NatureA forum dedicated to the first Random Buzzers book, Evolution, Me & Other Freaks of Nature by Robin Brande. 
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