2012 September Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Dee]

ugh, waiting is always the hardest part!!

[Sassafrass]

Erin wrote: "Hi, Sassafrass! Here are your picks. I had a good time looking through your shelves and I hope you can find something here that you want to read this month. If there's nothing you're in the mood for, let me know and I can pick again.

Baseball - From Their To-Read (or Similar Unread) Shelf:
Home Run: Kissin' Tell by Lorelei James. You seem to have enjoyed the rest of this series very much, so perhaps the next book will be equally as enjoyable.

Field of Dreams: Bunny and the Bear by Eve Langlais. Someone recommended this to me earlier this year for this challenge and I loved it. A really fun book with entertaining characters and lots of laughs.

Clean Up Hitter: Chasing Bliss by Sophie Oak. You gave 5 stars to the rest of this series and this next entry gets an equally high GR rating.

World Series: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters. I loved the heroine in this one, and its a fun historic cozy mystery story. The audiobook was also enjoyable as I recall.

Football - From Your Shelves or New to Them:

First and Goal: Fury by Laurann Dohner. I picked this up on a whim last month and ended up devouring the entire series. Book 8 just came out yesterday too.

Friday Night Lights: Persuasion by Jane Austen. One of my all-time favorite books, and the movie (or possibly it was a BBC mini-series, I forget) that came out a few years ago was good too.

Touchdown: Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde. I'm a big fan of Jasper Fforde's two other series so my sister recommended this one to me and I loved it. A hilarious take on a post-apocalyptic society in which your ability to see a particular color defines your social position. The main character is sent to the fringes after attempting to set up a new system of queuing in his hometown and discovers that all is not well with the collective.

Super Bowl: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb. Another personal favorite, you have read a few of the other books in this series and rated them highly, so why not see where it all began?"


Thank you, Erin! I am going to read a lot of books from your list. I can't wait! I think I'm going to do all of the Baseball picks and I'll likely do Fury and Shades of Grey.

so all together that would be:



I'm such a dope that I didn't even realize that I didn't have Naked in Death on my read shelf. I read that one first! Oops. But, you've given me so much material, I'm going to be busy next month!

[Ty]

Dee wrote: "ugh, waiting is always the hardest part!!"

I agree! Kinda don't want to start a new book cuz what if it was picked? lol

[Emily]

Ty wrote: "Dee wrote: "ugh, waiting is always the hardest part!!"

I agree! Kinda don't want to start a new book cuz what if it was picked? lol"

I cant wait to get started on my next read. Hoping to get my picks soon.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Ty wrote: "Dee wrote: "ugh, waiting is always the hardest part!!"

I agree! Kinda don't want to start a new book cuz what if it was picked? lol"

Yep, that's why I decided yesterday what I wanted to read next and marked it as currently reading even though I knew I wouldn't be able to start it until today!

[Joyce]

Mandy wrote: "Hey Joyce,
My goal was to not recommend anything that I recommended last year. I hope I succeeded. Enjoy!

Baseball - From Their To-Read (or Similar Unread) Shelf:
Home Run:Blue Moon- Hamilton's ..."


oooh I love my picks. I think I'll start with Warrior then maybe I can get to Dead and Gone since I loved the last one.

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Lady Allison, I don't know if I followed every rule 100% but I think I have eight good choices for you. Let me know what you think. And despite my earlier comments about being castigated if you should choose to enact the option, I would be happy to pick something else should you so desire.


Home Run: This Side of the Grave - What are you waiting for? You gave 5 stars to all the rest. Did you think you'd stop liking them?!

Field of Dreams: I think you will LOVE Dragon Bound - . Everyone who has read this that I've recommended it to has been a four or higher.

Clean Up Hitter: Read Drink Deep - . You gave an average of 4.5 to the first four books in the series. Something tells me you will enjoy number five.

World Series: Here's a shocker, I think you should read Beguiling the Beauty - . It's a historical that takes place in England. Not only is it on your TBR, but I liked it enough to read the sequel.

First and Goal: The Siren - If you liked Megan Hart, you'll love this. Really good stuff.

Friday Night Lights: A Game of Thrones - is still very popular. I hear it's a good series on TV. A great read is for sure.

Touchdown: I don't give five star reads on the first read through. Unfortunately I haven't had that much time to go back and re-read anything to upgrade something in the past either. But something I really liked this year... I don't know, I already recommended The Siren. Since I don't have anything that truly qualifies for this category, I'm going to give you two new series to read for Super Bowl. I'm just going to put the one I think you'll love here. Since you like the Fool's Gold series and you took my suggestion on the Marcelli Bride series, maybe you'll believe me when I say, READ THE LUCKY HARBOR SERIES BY JILL SHALVIS! It starts with Simply Irresistible - .

Super Bowl: And last and maybe least is a series I've been reading for a bit. It's so goofy that I'm almost embarrassed. The Cat Star Chronicles by Cheryl Brooks are about a species of cat like aliens with sexual secretions that cause instant orgasm in women. It starts with Slave - . To quote a review of the first book, "If you're looking for a good sci-fi read, this isn't the book for you. If you're looking for a good romance, this isn't the book for you. If you're looking for something a little smutty, a little cheesy, and very odd, then this may be the book for you!" and yet there is something that has caused me to buy the first seven that have been published.


Tell me what you pick!

[Elke]

Pollyanna wrote: "Elke wrote: "Pollyanna wrote: "Hey Elke here are your picks:

Baseball:
Home Run: Riding Wild by Jaci Burton a new series for you as you have read Play by Play
Field of Dreams: Once Bitten by Trina..."

No worries!!

[Dee]

Holy crap is the roof going to cave in?? Jim recommended a historical!!

[Suzanne]

Rachel- Goodbye Borders wrote: "Hello Suzanna,
Here are your picks (if you don't see anything of interest, let me know, I've got back-ups for almost every catagory):

Baseball - From Their To-Read Shelf:
Home Run: Silver Borne I..."

Thanks Rachel!! I'll definately be able to read Silver Borne, Seduction Of A Highland Lass, Fifty Shades of GreyGrimspace & Mine to Possess. I have a copy of all of those books, but I'll have to double check on Cinder. The other two books I ordered from bn.com so I will be all set for September. Thanks again!

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Dee wrote: "Holy crap is the roof going to cave in?? Jim recommended a historical!!"

Shhh!! Don't say that too loudly. I read with a number of different groups. This was a book club pick a couple of months ago. It has a strong heroine and is 100% rape free. No coercion. No blackmail. Are you sure this is a historical? I read the second in the series and liked it too. The third in the trilogy is due out Oct 2. Yeah, I'll probably read that one too.

I'll have you know that my wife checked my head for lumps or possible fractures but she can find no sign of any head trauma. Apparently I've done such a good job of railing against historicals that she won't even give these a shot. Her loss I say.

[Christina]

Hi Penney!

I took a little more time with your picks since you had such a huge amount on your shelves and I wanted to make sure I recommended something that you like. I think you have read everything I have read, and then some :-).

Baseball - From Their To-Read (or Similar Unread) Shelf:
Home Run: Gunmetal Magic - This was on your Wish List and I noticed that you read a lot of books from her. I'm thinking of trying this one.
Field of Dreams: Venice Vampyr - Sine I would definately love to go to Venice at one point. I will tell you that I loved this book. Some of the scenes were a little hot.
Clean Up Hitter: Archangel's Storm - I know that this one doesn't come out until the 4th, but I believe it was next in one of your series.
World Series: The Kite Runner

Football - From Your Shelves or New to Them:
First and Goal: Need - I did a lot of searching to find an author you hadn't read. This serieshad great reviews and is PNR.
Friday Night Lights: One For The Money - This author and series are in my personal favorites. The movie was pretty good as well.
Touchdown: Born of Silence - Also one of my favorite authors. The beginning will make you cry though. I thin it is the best in this series so far.
Super Bowl: Morrigan's Cross - This is a new series for you (trilogy). It has vampired and witches and is a great read.

I hope you find something that you enjoy!

Christina

[Christina]

Joyce wrote: "Hi Christina,
I hope you enjoy your picks. You don't have a whole lot on your to be read lists so for the second set I really enjoyed picking some books that I loved that you did not have on your l..."

Thank you for the picks. I am going to read either The Physick book of Deliverance Dane or storm Front. It may depend on which book comes from the library first. Both look interesting.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Dee wrote: "Diane~Firefly~ - are you ready???

Here are my choices for you - hopefully one (or more of them work out) - there are a couple I am interested in buddy reading with you and I marked them with 2 ast..."

Dee, thanks for the great picks. I'm leaning towards either Hard Bitten or Immortally Yours (I just need to read the sample). If I go with the latter, I'll let you so we can buddy-read if you'd like.

[Ruth Ann]

Brett wrote: "RUTH ANN!!
Hey! Here are your picks:

Baseball
Home run:The Darkest Secret by Gena Showalter

Field of Dreams:Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione

Clean Up Hitter:Kiss of the Highlander by Karen Marie Mo..."

Thanks for the picks. I like all of your choices. Don't know which one to start with.......

[Vi]

Jim recommended a historical last month too. What does that say?

Dee wrote: "Holy crap is the roof going to cave in?? Jim recommended a historical!!"

[Vi]

Julie wrote: "I also have a question for you - I noticed you like Susanna Kearsley. Which of her books is your favorite? I've been meaning to read her for a while."

If you're wanting to start Kearsley, I'd suggest The Rose Garden or The Winter Sea. My favorite is Mariana though the ending is little bit abrupt.

I really should continue the Outlander series. Hopefully, soon.

[Erin]

Sassafrass wrote: "Erin wrote: "Hi, Sassafrass! Here are your picks. I had a good time looking through your shelves and I hope you can find something here that you want to read this month. If there's nothing you're i..."

I'm glad you liked your picks and I hope you enjoy them. I can pick something else for that last category if you want. Either way, happy reading!

[Irina]

Pam wrote: "Irina- I get to pick for you again :)

Home Run: Try the new Susan Elizabeth Phillips The Great Escape It's fun.

Field of Dreams: Try the next book in the Night Huntress series At Grave's End I ..."

Thanks for the great picks Pam! :)
I found two books I'd like to read and

[Irina]

Hey Ty!
I got a bit confused because I saw a tick mark next to your name when I hadn't even gotten around to making the picks. I am just hoping that was a typo and someone else didn't make your picks by mistake :\

Anyways here are my picks for you:

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

Home Run: Raven's Shadow By Patricia Briggs

Field of Dreams: Blood Law By Karin Tabke (I loved this book, hopefully you’ll like it too)

Clean Up Hitter: Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet By Darynda Jones

World Series: The Girl In The Steel Corset By Kady Cross

Football - From Your Shelves or New to Them:

First and Goal: Pushing The Limits By Katie Mcgarry (I’d be willing to do Buddy Read with you for this book)

Friday Night Lights: Why We Broke Up By Daniel Handler, Maira Kalman (I really liked the synopsis let me know if you want to do a buddy read for this one as well)

Touchdown: The Marriage Bargain By Jennifer Probst (I literally devoured this book!)

Super Bowl: City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare





HAPPY SEPTEMBER READING! :)

[Jensine]

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I'm going to shoot to read them all (I just can't help myself). I am going to read Scandal in place of Suspicion as I forgot to mark it as read (woops). Happy reading to you and thank you for the great picks!!!

Jodi wrote: "Hi Jensine,

Here are your picks. Please let me know if they do not interest you, this being my first challenge, I want to make you happy!

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

[Kim]

Nichole wrote: " Hi Misskim,

This was challenging for me because we don't have many of the same books, so if you don't like any of these I will try again. Here goes...

Home Run- Incurable by John Marsden

F..."

Nichole, I am having such trouble picking, that I am going to try to read as many as possible! Thanks for your picks! It will be great to try some that I have not heard of before!

[Vi]

Irina, tick mark means that Ty has given her picks for her pickee. It doesn't mean that Ty has received her picks. So you're good :)

Irina wrote: "Hey Ty!
I got a bit confused because I saw a tick mark next to your name when I hadn't even gotten around to making the picks. I am just hoping that was a typo and someone else didn't make your pi..."

[Coffeentea]

Nichole, hope you will find something you like.

Baseball - From Their To-Read (or Similar Unread) Shelf:
1. Home Run: Fever Moon: The Fear Dorcha - Since you seem to love and finished the Fever series and the Highlander series. Maybe you could try this graphic novel that’s related to the series.

2. Field of Dreams: The Club - This steamy story is set in Regency England. I would love to travel back in time to see all the high fashion of those days.

3. Clean Up Hitter: Biting Cold – This was released recently, I heard several people really enjoyed this installment of the series. I only read up to book 3 (Twice Bitten), because I heard book 4 (Hard Bitten) had a cliff hanger at the end. So I opted to wait. I plan to start from book 1 and read all the way through to Biting Cold soon.

4. World Series: Irish Fling – Sorry I had to cheat with this one and grab something that is not on your TBR pile. But I made up for it by putting 2 picks from your TBR in the later section. This is cute and short romance that takes place in Ireland.


Football - From Your Shelves or New to Them:
5. First and Goal: Something Secret This Way Comes – I have not read the Anita Blake series but I heard someone with similar taste compared this series to what they wanted the Anita Blake to be before all it went downhill. I really enjoyed this book. It was entertaining and action packed with a little potential romance.

6.Friday Night Lights: Infinity - I liked her Dark Hunter series but had not read this new YA series spinoff for Nick. Sherrilyn Kenyon has a deal with Amber Entertainment to make this into a movie or TV show.

7. Touchdown: Angels' Blood - It was hard to pick a 5 star book that is also the beginning of the series to recommend. But I love this series because it’s got a kick butt heroine that’s good with sword with sexy angels and vampires. It’s action packed with good world build.

8. Super Bowl: My all time favorite paranormal romance series is the Immortals After Dark series by Kresley Cole. You could start with The Warlord Wants Forever since it's in your TBR. The first book of this series is A Hunger Like No Other. This series have a plethora of different paranormal being such as valkyries, demons, werewolves, vampires, phantoms, witches, fey and fury. Each book builds toward a larger story arc. My favorites of the series are Dark Desires after Dusk and Demon from the Dark.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Hi D.G.!

Wow...you are such an eclectic reader, I was having a hard time pinpointing what genres you enjoy. : )

So, I decided to give you a little of everything, and hope you'll find something you like.

HOME RUN: by Markus Zusak

FIELD OF DREAMS: by Deidre Knight

CLEAN UP HITTER: by J.R. Ward

WORLD SERIES: by Beth Revis

FIELD GOAL: by C.L. Wilson

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: BY Khaled Hosseini

TOUCHDOWN: by Anne Calhoun

SUPER BOWL: by Lisa Kleypas

Happy reading!

[Penney]

Christina wrote: "Hi Penney!

I took a little more time with your picks since you had such a huge amount on your shelves and I wanted to make sure I recommended something that you like. I think you have read everyt..."

Christina, Thanks so much for the great picks! I completely forgot Archangel's Storm was coming out this month! I'm so excited! Hence all the exclamation points :)
I'm definitely going to be reading that and I may get to Gunmetal Magic as well.

Thanks again.

[D.G.]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Hi D.G.!

Wow...you are such an eclectic reader, I was having a hard time pinpointing what genres you enjoy. : )

So, I decided to give you a little of everything, and hope you'll find something y..."

I enjoy a little of everything so you're spot on!

The ones that are calling out to me are the Zuzak and the Wilson...but some of the others look good so I may read one of them as well. Thanks for the recs!

[Gea]

Sassafrass wrote: "Gea: I'm a newbie, so I hope I did alright. Here are your picks:

Looking through I see I've done a LOT of erotic books, it may be obvious that I love those. If you need me to re-pick, just let m..."

We are both newbies and so is the person I picked books for and I really hope she likes my picks as much as I liked yours :)

I will definitely read this challenge is the only reason I haven't started with the book yet. You say Cherise Sinclair is your favorite author too, so would you like to make it a buddy read?



These are also very good so I will probably read them. I have considered Psy-Changeling but I won't start it until I read next book in Guild Hunter series.
Hunger Games are just not my thing, I decided a long time ago I won't even try the series and I have also managed to stay away from the movie for now :D

[Lala]

Hey Sue! heres your picks :)


Baseball:
Home Run: Even White Trash Zombies Get the Blues

Field of Dreams: Samson's Lovely Mortal

Clean Up Hitter: Vengeance in Death

World Series: Guilty Wives

First and Goal: Mercy

Friday Night Lights: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Touchdown: Dead Silence

Super Bowl: Magic to the Bone

[Nichole]

Coffeentea wrote: "Nichole, hope you will find something you like.

Gosh, I of course want to read them all! I love getting new recommendations as you can see from my tbr list lol. The hard part was what to read for September so I decided to start with what I already own to clear up some of that shelf space...

(I grabbed for only 99 cents)
I moved to the top of the tbr pile :) Thanks!

[Ty]

Irina wrote: "Hey Ty!
I got a bit confused because I saw a tick mark next to your name when I hadn't even gotten around to making the picks. I am just hoping that was a typo and someone else didn't make your pi..."

I saw that too! But it was the early tick mark next to your name that confused me.
Thank you for the picks! Definitely will read The Girl in the Steel Corset and probably a bunch others. I wish I could read Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet but alas it will not be published until October :-)
And yes, I would love to do a buddy read with Pushing the Limits. Sounds good!

[Sassafrass]

Gea, I'd love to buddy read, , I've been looking forward to it too.

If you do get around to any of the other books, let me know what you think!

And I can look for something else for you besides, since I totally missed the mark on that one. I guess you can't win them all!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I'm really sorry KarenH - work just blew big time today (with auditors) and I can't do your picks 'til tomorrow morning. But I promise I will do them then. ...That's about 11 hours away from now :)

Major apologies - I'll just blame the Australian National Audit Office please!!

[~Leslie~]

Leslie wrote: "Hi Elise

thanks for your amazing picks. I know how hard it is to stick to just one per category. I'm tempted to say I can't find anything and let you do it again!! (Just kidding LOL)I'm having a ..."

Hi Elise I completely changed my mind about what I was going to read. What can I say - Hurricane Isaac has made me a little crazy! Any way - I'm going to read

and

I couldn't find the double book you listed for Cindy Gerrard, so I just picked the first one in the series. I'm excited about this switch - it feels right!!

[Gigi]

Laura, you'll have your picks tonight. Sorry for the delay.

[~Melissa~]

Hi Sandy ~ Hope you find something you would like to read. If you need me to pick again please let me know.
Happy Reading!!

Baseball - From Their To-Read (or Similar Unread) Shelf:
Home Run: Where Dreams Begin Lisa Kleypas

Field of Dreams: Shadows of Night Deborah Harkness

Clean Up Hitter: Lady Isabella’s Scandalous Marriage Jennifer Ashley

World Series: The Highlanders Touch Karen Marie Moning

Football - From Your Shelves or New to Them:
First and Goal: The Face of Deception Iris Johansen

Friday Night Lights: Deadlocked Charlaine Harris

Touchdown: Burning Alive Shannon K Butcher

Super Bowl: Spider’s Bite Jennifer Estep

[~Melissa~]

Leslie wrote: "Hi Melissa I had a great time looking through your books. We have alot in common! But you also had some I added to my TBR. Anyway, here they are. I am happy to do re-picks, because I had several ..."

Leslie thanks for the great picks. I'm going with Malice and Heartbreaker for sure. I have put Gunmetal Magic and Shadow Game on hold and will read as well if they are avail in time. Would love to buddy on Shadow Game when I get it. Will PM you.
Thanks again!
Melissa

[Regina]

Hi, Carrie.

Your shelves are very good! There are so many new to me authors that keep me interested. I hope you like my recs for you.

Baseball - From their to read shelf (or similar unread)

Home Run: The Baby-sitter 3 - I don´t know this author, but I saw he is the most read author on your shelves!

Field of Dreams: Pleasure Unbound - I just love this serie!

Clean Up Hitter: Lover Revealed

World Series: The Mists of Avalon - This is a very good read!


Football - From your Shelves or New to Them

First and Goal: The Darkest Hour - I love Maya´s books and this serie is fantastic and getting better and better in my opinion.

Friday Night Lives: 'Salem's Lot

Touchdown: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10... (I can´t find the book in add book/author, so I put the link. The book is Gabriel´s Inferno by Sylvain Reynard)

Super Bowl: Burning Alivethis book is very good!

Happy reading!

[Carrie]

Thank you Regina for the picks.

I think I'll go with and if I can get a second one in I'll read

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Jane (PS) wrote: "I'm really sorry KarenH - work just blew big time today (with auditors) and I can't do your picks 'til tomorrow morning. But I promise I will do them then. ...That's about 11 hours away from now ..."

Don't worry about it Jane - as long as I know what's going on I don't mind waiting! Besides, I'm going to be spending the day today doing battle with Mother Nature to try to reclaim some areas on our property, so I wouldn't have had a chance to do more than take a quick look before this evening anyway!

[Lady Allison]

Hey, Julie! Hope you find something good, if not just let me know & I'll repick :)

Baseball :

Home Run: I loved Nora Roberts' Bride Quartet series! Vision in White is the first one & this series will leave you with a smile on your face & nothing but romantic thoughts in your head ;)

Field of Dreams: You enjoyed quite a few of J.R. Ward's BDB, so you should really read her latest one - Lover Reborn, you won't regret it!

Clean Up Hitter: Looks like you're a big Julia Quinn fan (me, too! I love her characters). A favorite of mine is her older Bevelstoke series, starting with The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever, you'll find new favorite characters & fall in love all over again ;)

World Series: I've heard nothing but good things about Kate Morton, so try The Forgotten Garden which is set in Australia



Football

First and Goal: Have you tried romantic suspense? It's exciting & sexy & romantic & you should try it! Read Pamela Clare's Extreme Exposure, a series about an investigative team & the adventures they get into while running down their stories. (Ignore the crappy first few covers, the book is quality!)

Friday Night Lights: Check out The Help by Kathryn Stockett! It's a bit slow to start, but I highly recommend the audio book, it really brings the book alive. Also, they did a wonderful job with the movie!

Touchdown: Since you've already read Divergent, my next 5 star read recently was The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead. I absolutely love the world she spins. If you're interested start with Bloodlines

Super Bowl: You haven't read nearly enough Lisa Kleypas, woman! She is one of my absolute favorite authors no matter the genre, she is a master of words & storytelling. Since you've read the Wallflowers, you should really check out the Hathaways! SO. GOOD. Start with Mine Till Midnight



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Photojim, I loved your picks, thank you!!! I actually read a few chapters into This Side of the Grave & got bored, but I may try it again. I will definitely be reading Drink Deep & Simply Irresistable this month - thanks again, can't wait! :)

[SandyC]

~Melissa~ wrote: "Hi Sandy ~ Hope you find something you would like to read. If you need me to pick again please let me know.
Happy Reading!!

Baseball - From Their To-Read (or Similar Unread) Shelf:
Home Run: Whe..."

Thank you, Melissa!
I will read and .

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

hi Elke - Thank you for the really awesome picks - I had a hard time choosing

I picked &

Cant wait to get started

[Sue]

Laura wrote: "Hey Sue! heres your picks :)


Baseball:
Home Run: Even White Trash Zombies Get the Blues

Field of Dreams: Samson's Lovely Mortal

Clean Up Hitter: Vengeance in Death

World Series: Guilty Wives
..."

Thanks Laura! I plan to read Vengeance in Death (I need to start back up on that series again!) and Samson's Lovely Mortal.

[~Leslie~]

~Melissa~ wrote: "Leslie wrote: "Hi Melissa I had a great time looking through your books. We have alot in common! But you also had some I added to my TBR. Anyway, here they are. I am happy to do re-picks, because..."

Those are two great choices! I am reading two of Lisa Jackson's older medieval series this month. Should be interesting. And Julie Garwood is absolutely wonderful. One of my favorite authors. Just let me know about Shadow Game. Enjoy!

[Mounika]

Rena Reads Romance wrote: "Hey Mounika!

Here are you picks, I hope you find something you like!

Baseball - From Their To-Read (or Similar Unread) Shelf:
Home Run: Just the Sexiest Man Alive, you seem to like Julie James..."

Hey Rena,

Thanks for the picks. I'm interested in , or . Thanks again!!

[Mounika]

Hey Cathy,
Here are your picks. Your shelves are so vast and interesting.I hope you find something you want to read.
Baseball - From Their To-Read (or Similar Unread) Shelf:
Home Run:The Witness. You seem to like Nora Roberts.
Field of Dreams: Haunting Beauty
Clean Up Hitter:Play of Passion
You seem to enjoy the first 8 books.
World Series:Master of the Highlands
Football - From Your Shelves or New to Them:
First and Goal:Morning Glory, is more of a western romance.
Friday Night Lights:The Princess Bride
Touchdown:Dreaming of You
Super Bowl: Ransom

[Amanda]

Daffodil,

I will be doing your picks later tonight when I get home. I promise I didn't forget. I will start looking now so I can get an idea and finish up later around 9pm eastern time.

[Daffodil]

Yz, I enjoyed going through your shelves and found a lot of books/series listed that I love. My first impulse seems to be towards Urban Fantasy & Paranormal, but I tried to reign that in and give you a better mix of options, LOL.


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

Home Run :
Happy Ever After, Nora Roberts -- I really liked this whole series and NR is one of your top 5 authors. Plus it will finish out the series. :D

Field of Dreams
Dragon Bound, Thea Harrison -- I loved this book!

Clean Up Hitter
Scandal in Spring, Lisa Kleypas -- You still need to finish the Wallflower Series & Daisy's story is wonderful.

World Series
And Only to Deceive, Tasha Alexander -- I hadn't heard of this book before searching your shelves, but it looks very interesting. In fact, I went ahead and added it my shelves.

Football - From Your Shelves or New to Them:

First and Goal
Victorious Star, Morgan Hawke -- I noticed Cherise Sinclair and Tymber Dalton on your shelves, so I think you'll like this author.

Friday Night Lights
The Host, Stephenie Meyer -- I keep telling my mom she needs to read this book by saying, "Think Invasion of the Body Snatchers told from the aliens' perspective." I finally bought the hardcover and gave it to her, that's how determined I am she would enjoy it. LOL. Imagine my delight when I Googled movie adaptations and found this gem was coming March 2013. Now if they only don't screw it up.

Touchdown
Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage, Jennifer Ashley -- I loved this just as much as Ian and Beth's story.

Super Bowl
Touched by An Alien, Gini Koch -- I love the world Koch has created in this series and Kitty has such a unique way of looking at the world. Her quirky sense of humor usually has me laughing quite a bit and she's not one to wait for rescue, instead she's usually trying to lead the charge.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Hi KarenH - I've leaned heavily on your 'cant' wait to read' shelf which made my selections incredibly easy ;) And because you had so many similar books on your shelves to me, I let myself 'go' on the M/M options. I hope you like at least one of them!


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

Home Run: Lethal Rider - Larissa Ione seems to be a solid read for you.

Field of Dreams: Clear Water (I'm trying to get over to the US sometime next year or in 2014.)

Clean Up Hitter: Cowboy Casanova - I haven't read any books in this series yet, but I've been meaning to.

World Series: The Ghost on My Couch - I loved this book and it's based in London :)


Football - From Your Shelves or New to Them:

First and Goal: Life Lessons - Kaje Harper writes great M/M books. You should give her a go sometime.

Friday Night Lights: Fifty Shades Freed - had to look this up, but they seem to be making these books into movies.

Touchdown: Shattered Glass - this is a very quirky, funny and surprisingly interesting read.

Super Bowl: Warrior's Cross - I know this isn't officially part of the series, but you can't read Armed & Dangerous from the Cut & Run series until you have read this one.

Enjoy!

(I've just noticed that at least two of my selections involve characters that wear fuzzy bunny slippers!)