Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

I'm available for re-picks as well.

Thanks for the picks Cathy! You picked a lot of good ones! I am definitely going to read this month. I'll have to see how many more I can get to. Thanks again!

Rishika wrote: "I did not get my pick from Dawn..."

Rishika, your picks are in message #299, here is a quick link.
Dawn's Picks for Rishika

I missed sign-ups for this month (and have been out of PIFM for a bit), but if you end up with an odd number for repicks I'd be happy to pinch-hit (OK, that was the extent of my baseball terminology ;-)).

Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: "I missed sign-ups for this month (and have been out of PIFM for a bit), but if you end up with an odd number for repicks I'd be happy to pinch-hit (OK, that was the extent of my baseball terminolog..."

We should be able to make that work, even with your limited sports terminology! =)

Hi Kate

It was a delight looking through your shelves and I hope you like your picks!


Baseball - From Their To-Read (or Similar Unread) Shelf:

Home Run: Men Out of Uniform by Maya Banks I saw that you've read a lot of her books so why not give this one a try?


Field of Dreams: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs this is one of my favourite series and it's a great paranormal read :)


Clean Up Hitter:Playing to Win by Jaci Burton LEt me tell you I am lovin' this cover and its a series that I think I have to start. I picked it because you've read the first 3 :)


World Series: The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning I love time travel romances especially ones that involve highlanders. I hope you like this one as much as you liked the two books before it and since Scotland is way outside the US it works :)

Football - From Your Shelves or New to Them:

First and Goal: I recommend Kelley Armstrong she's one of my favourite authors and her paranormal Women of the Otherworld series is great. The first book is Bitten

Friday Night Lights:The Help by Kathryn Stockett I loved the book when I read it last year but I still haven't seen the movie. I hope you like the book as much as I did.

Touchdown:Wildflower Hill by Kimberley Freeman I read this one last week and its now on my top 100 list of my favourite books. It's such an emotional read!

Super Bowl: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon is one of the best books I ever read and if you get a chance to read it I hope you enjoy it!

Hope you like your picks Kate!

maybe if i go and take a nap to try and shake this headache, i'll have picks when i wake up

Dee wrote: "maybe if i go and take a nap to try and shake this headache, i'll have picks when i wake up"

Awwww I hope your head is better and your picks come soon

Dee, I am in the same boat. I am trying to patiently wait for picks :) I started a book today for another challenge thinking I will have it done by the time I have picks.

So did I, jodi

Haven't seen my picks yet, either, so I am rowing the boat with you, ladies! Patience is a virtue and all that.

Lol Melissa! Row, Row!

Jodi wrote: "Lol Melissa! Row, Row!"

Hey, Jodi! Your picks are done! Check back a few posts (I think it was 396 or somewhere close to that)!

Melissa wrote: "Jodi wrote: "Lol Melissa! Row, Row!"

Hey, Jodi! Your picks are done! Check back a few posts (I think it was 396 or somewhere close to that)!"

Thanks Melissa, I will take a look!

MountainKat wrote: "We should be able to make that work, even with your limited sports terminology! =) "

LOL... Just let me know if you need me. Otherwise, I've already put the PIFM sign-up date on my calendar so I don't miss next months!

Lexa wrote: "Hey Jodi I'm really really really sorry for the long delay. I've been moving this week and just haven't sat down on my computer at all!! Anyways I really apologize, but I hope you find a something ..."

Thanks for the picks Lexa. I understand about moving, my turn is at the end of September. I am going to read:

Blackberry Summer and Willow Springs. If i have enough time I will try to read The Royal Treatment. I don't think I have read anything by MaryJanice Davidson.

Happy reading(and unpacking)!

Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "We should be able to make that work, even with your limited sports terminology! =) "

LOL... Just let me know if you need me. Otherwise, I've already put the PIFM sign-up date o..."


Kristi, I'm going to have you and Valerie pick for each other, since you both missed signups that works out perfectly!

In fact, I may as well let you have the link for each other so you can go ahead and make your picks. No reason you need to wait until tomorrow! Here you go:

Valerie picks for Kristi (Passion for the Page)
Kristi (Passion for the Page) picks for Valerie

MountainKat wrote: "Kristi, I'm going to have you and Valerie pick for each other, since you both missed signups that works out perfectly!"

Awesome! Thanks, MK. Off to peruse Valerie's shelves......... I love picking books ;-)

Look like you're going to have a lot of repicks ... if you need I can (but won't post till 23:00 ET)

Hi Kristi,

I guess I am your designated hitter. Hope you find something here you will enjoy. You have a lot of my favorites sitting on your TBR so it was a little hard to narrow it down!

Baseball - From Your To-Read (or Similar Unread) Shelf:

Home Run: The Next Always by Roberts, Nora

Field of Dreams: Beyond the Highland Mist by Moning, Karen Marie

Clean Up Hitter: Wings by Pike, Aprilynne

World Series: Go Small or Go Home by Wardell, Heather


Football - From My Shelves or New to Them:

First and Goal: Love,Rosie by Ahern, Cecelia

Friday Night Lights: The Host by Meyer, Stephenie

Touchdown: Poughkeepsie by Anastasia, Debra

Super Bowl: Dark Lover by Ward, J.R.

Hi Valerie! You have such a wonderfully eclectic bookshelf. I had a wonderful time going through your books. Hope you find something you like!

Baseball - From Your To-Read (or Similar Unread) Shelf:
Home Run: It looks like you've enjoyed the book that you've read by Cecelia Ahern. Maybe it's time to try The Book of Tomorrow?

Field of Dreams: Looks like the last GhostWalker book you read was back in 2008. I thought the rest of the series was OK, but Conspiracy Game was by far my favorite, so far.

Clean Up Hitter: You rated In Service to the King pretty high, so why not pick up Seduced by the Vampire King by Laura Kaye this month?

World Series: Set in the Middle East, The Red Tent by Anita Diamant is one of my favorite books, ever.


Football - From My Shelves or New to You:
First and Goal: You seem to like books with magical elements in them. Have you tried Sarah Addison Allen's books? My favorite was The Sugar Queen.

Friday Night Lights: I really enjoyed The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. Haven't seen the movie, though......

Touchdown: I read Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon earlier this year and loved, loved, loved it!

Super Bowl: I see you've read a few of MaryJanice Davidson's Queen Betsy books. Another funny paranormal series I'm throughly enjoying is the Night Huntress series by Jeaniene Frost. The first book in the series is Halfway to the Grave.

Valerie wrote: "Hi Kristi,

I guess I am your designated hitter. Hope you find something here you will enjoy. You have a lot of my favorites sitting on your TBR so it was a little hard to narrow it down!"

Great picks, Valerie. Thanks! I've been meaning to get to
for months, so I'm definitely going to work that one in. Seriously thinking about and , too, if I have time. Thanks again!

hey Kristi - Beyond the Highland Mist works for one of the SRC categories (the time travel one) - so you should def. do it!

I'm available for repicks if you need me, Kat!

Thanks Karen and Macwolf01 [Elise], I may need you both. I'm sending out reminders to those that haven't made their picks yet, hopefully everyone will get them by tomorrow!

Well, they will one way or another... =)

I almost hate to do this before everyone has their picks....

Roxy, I finished my first pick, Softly at Sunrise today! I loved it! It was super sweet, almost sappy, but it was Rachel and Ethan and that was OK. It was super nice to see good things for them! Thanks for picking so I had an excuse to read it!

MountainKat wrote: "I almost hate to do this before everyone has their picks....

Roxy, I finished my first pick, Softly at Sunrise today! I loved it! It was super sweet, almost sappy, but it was Rachel and Ethan an..."

Oh, sounds good - I think I may have to move that right to the top of the list for this month :)

Dee wrote: "hey Kristi - Beyond the Highland Mist works for one of the SRC categories (the time travel one) - so you should def. do it!"

I saw that! If I can get the ebook from the library in time, I'm gonna' but there's a waiting list.....

I only have the audiobook kristi or I would have looked at loaning it to you

Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: "Dee wrote: "hey Kristi - Beyond the Highland Mist works for one of the SRC categories (the time travel one) - so you should def. do it!"

I saw that! If I can get the ebook from the library in time, I'm gonna' but there's a waiting list....."


Dee wrote: "I only have the audiobook kristi or I would have looked at loaning it to you"

I have it on kindle, but it's not lendable. Sorry, Kristi.

UPDATE:


Hey Erin! So, here are my picks for the month:



I started yesterday as soon as possible and finished on 9/1/12. I loved it but I love this series. It definitely wasn't my favorite of the series, but it was still a 5 star and likely a reread for me sometime in the future!

--Sophie Oak is just absolutely one of my favorites. She reminds me time and again why with each book I read.

Sassafrass wrote: "Dee wrote: "I only have the audiobook kristi or I would have looked at loaning it to you"

I have it on kindle, but it's not lendable. Sorry, Kristi. ."

No problem. Thanks for even thinking about it! ;-) I was able to get
The Next Always from my library's ebook site immediately. So I'm chugging away on that one. I put myself on the waiting list for Beyond the Highland Mist and The Host so, hopefully, they'll be waiting for me when I finish. And, of course, I've figured out which tasks I'll use 'em for in the SRC. ;-)

Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: "Hi Valerie! You have such a wonderfully eclectic bookshelf. I had a wonderful time going through your books. Hope you find something you like

Thanks for the great picks Kristi! I will read The Drums of Autumn this month. I've been meaning to get to this one. I am going to keep an eye out tot The Sugar Queen now, too!

Hi Megan L,

Finished my first pick this month
Good, entertaining regency romance. 4 stars. I have liked both Sarah MacLean books I have read so far. Thanks for making me pick up a regency book again!

Hi Sassafrass

Is read as buddy read and it was awesome!

Next one will be

Gea wrote: "Hi Sassafrass

Is read as buddy read and it was awesome!

Next one will be "

I agree Gea, I loved reading
My Liege of Dark Haven with you. I can't wait to hear what you think of Small Town Siren!

Rishika wrote: "Hi ROXY, here are you picks, sorry for the delay.

Hey Rishika,

Thanks for the picks! I've requested Shadowlands and Prisoner of Desire from the library. I'm open to reading any of the books for buddy reads!

Repicks - also posted in message #4.

Thank you to my volunteers!

Dee picks for Emily
Skandia picks for Melissa
Gigi picks for Pollyanna
Macwolf01 [Elise] picks for Dee

Hi Pollyanna!!! I'm working on your picks now.

Gigi wrote: "Hi Pollyanna!!! I'm working on your picks now."

Wow, you were right on top of things! I was just sending out messages to my volunteers and you already were on it! Thank you and everyone who volunteered!

LOL!! You're welcome. I just saw your message and responded.

Layla wrote: "Hi
Rachel
(Goodbye Borders)! I hope you find something you'll like amongst my picks. "
Will aim for


and maybe

Rachel- Goodbye Borders wrote: "Layla wrote: "Hi
Rachel
(Goodbye Borders)! I hope you find something you'll like amongst my picks. "
Will aim for

[bookcover:Dest..."

You're welcome! Enjoy your picks :)

Dee, I am so sorry I. I lost internet access and am just now able to get back on (I have tried this note multiple times).
I bet Elise will get you some good ones - my internet is still not being reliable or I would dive right in and give you double to pick form. :(
SO SORRY you had to wait for re-picks.

Debbie wrote: "Dee, I am so sorry I. I lost internet access and am just now able to get back on (I have tried this note multiple times).
I bet Elise will get you some good ones - my internet is still not being..."

We were wondering what was up. Hope your internet situation gets better!

Lauren wrote: "Hi Debbie,
Here are your picks:

Home Run: 16 Lighthouse Road by Debbie MacComber. You have read many of her books and rated them quite high, so I thought she might be one of your favorites.

fiel..."

Thanks so much for the great recs Lauren. Not sure what to choose yet, but they are all great.

Hi Pollyanna!

Its been a while since I've picked for you. I hope you find something that you enjoy! I have no problem picking again. I stuck to your TBR.

Baseball - From Their To-Read (or Similar Unread) Shelf:
Home Run: Recommend a book from one their favorite authors, it is sure to be a home run.
Further Under the Duvet by Marian Keyes

Field of Dreams: If you build it they will come... Suggest a paranormal romance
First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones

Clean Up Hitter: To clean up their shelves, pick the next book in a series your pickee has enjoyed, Silence by Becca Fitzpatrick

World Series: suggest a book set outside the US.
84, Charing Cross Road by Helen Hanff

Football - From Your Shelves or New to Them:
First and Goal: Suggest a new author
The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson

Friday Night Lights: Pick a book that has been or will be made into a movie or TV show.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey

Touchdown: Recommend one of your four-five star reads from this last year.
Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkes

Super Bowl: So suggest a book that you loved that is in a series or a continuation for your pickee Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon

Happy reading!

Hey Melissa,

Here are my picks for you. I hope you find something you like. If you want me to pick a different book in some categories, I'm glad to do it!

Home Run: Playing With Fire by Katie MacAlister
Field of Dreams: The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter
Clean Up Hitter: Fire Study by Maria V. Snyder
World Series: The Book of Tomorrow by Cecelia Ahern

First and Goal: Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
Friday Night Lights: 666 Park Avenue by Gabriella Pierce
Touchdown: Unearthly by Cynthia Hand
Super Bowl: Forever by Maggie Stiefvater

MountainKat wrote: "Debbie wrote: "Dee, I am so sorry I. I lost internet access and am just now able to get back on (I have tried this note multiple times).
I bet Elise will get you some good ones - my internet is..."

Me too - thanks :)

Photojim, I dove right into Drink Deep & while I enjoyed the story, Merit really frustrated me in that one...& I hated Mallory. I went straight into Biting Cold & now am ridiculously frustrated with Ethan! I love, love, love this series but if we don't get some permanent resolution between those two, I'm going to rebel! I know it's urban fantasy so HEA is not guaranteed, but Jeaniene Frost has a committed couple & doesn't torture us with "will they or won't they" like that! It's possible for a happy couple to still kick ass & deal with drama that has nothing to do with them!!!

*sigh* Sorry, rant over! :)

Looking forward to starting Jill Shalvis soon!