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this is my first time so I hope I do this right if I don't I'm sorry in advance.
Debra wrote: "this is my first time so I hope I do this right if I don't I'm sorry in advance."Welcome Debra! You did it perfectly :)
Tomorrrow the day! I'm excited :)It looks like 1 pm EST- I won't be home then but whoever gets me, I promise to have your picks up by dinner time (or definitely by dessert!).
Fran wrote: "Tomorrrow the day! I'm excited :)It looks like 1 pm EST- I won't be home then but whoever gets me, I promise to have your picks up before dinner :)"
I'm not going to be home either! =( But I'll get my picks up as soon as I can!
I think the matching happens at 3am for me :( So whoever gets me won't get their picks for a good few hours!
I know it's so dorky, but I'm literally bouncing in my seat at the end of the month for this. PIFM is my favorite challenge! haha.
Ty wrote: "I know it's so dorky, but I'm literally bouncing in my seat at the end of the month for this. PIFM is my favorite challenge! haha."You aren't alone - you just have to watch this thread to hear all of us chomping at the bit for it to start!!
lol I went and bought a Nexus tablet so that I wouldn't miss this late last month while I was on travel for work....
Ty wrote: "lol I went and bought a Nexus tablet so that I wouldn't miss this late last month while I was on travel for work...."That is almost extreme ...I'm sure most of us understand that purchase though! LOL.
Jane (PS) wrote: "Ty wrote: "lol I went and bought a Nexus tablet so that I wouldn't miss this late last month while I was on travel for work...."That is almost extreme ...I'm sure most of us understand that purc..."
That really should've been a sign that I had a Problem. haha.
Ty wrote: "That really should've been a sign that I had a Problem. haha. "Sounds to me like perfect reasoning for buying a new
To My Future Pickee: I'll be driving to Ohio to visit my baby girl in college, but once I'm settled in my hotel room later this evening with a glass of wine I'll work on my recs. Or fall asleep from exhaustion, but you'll have them no later than tomorrow. :)
Vi wrote: "Sign-up list updated till here."I'm not on the list. I'm post 105.
Sorry, Sassafrass! I've updated my list now.
OK thanks for adding me and I have even updated my books some but loads more to add. I'm online on n off everyday but I'm new to this so who ever I get pls bear with this newbie.. still trying to figure out this .. thanks and looking forward to my first challenge..
Running a bit late. The pairings and rules will be out soon.
Am I too late? If not I'm an autumn!
Hey Suzanne! You are but it's ok. I'll add you to the list.
PIFM pairings and rules are up now! Thanks for waiting patiently.Tips are present in post #1 to make the PIFM challenge enjoyable. :)
Skandia, looks like I'll be picking for you. I'm off to bed now but I'll get to your picks tomorrow morning.
Looks like I drew your name again, Yz. I'll look over your shelves this evening, but probably post your picks sometime tomorrow.
Ashley, I am going to be away for a couple of hours now, but will get your picks up later tonight.
FOR RENASpring
1. Spring Cleaning: Recommend a book from a series that they have already started or a book that has been longest in from your pickee's TBR.
The Taming of the Rake (Blackthorn Brothers, #1)
Michaels, Kasey
2.Season of Rebirth: Recommend an author/genre that they don't regularly read.
Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy #1) by Richelle Mead
Summer
3. Summer flings: Recommend a book from your pickee's TBR that caught you eye.
The Traveler (Fourth Realm #1) by John Twelve Hawks or
The Mane Event (Pride, #1) Laurenston, Shelly
4. Beach Reads: Recommend a light, fluffy book that can be read in a beach.
First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson, #1)
by Darynda Jones or Undead and Unwed (Undead, #1) Davidson, MaryJanice
Autumn
5. Sports Season: Read a book with sports premise or a very popular book.
Calico Joe by John Grisham
6. TV Seasons: Fall is the start of new seasons of TV shows. Recommend a series that is new to your pickee or a long book.
The Camel Club (Camel Club, #1) Baldacci, David or Cambridge Blue (DC Gary Goodhew Mystery #1) Bruce, Alison
Winter
7. Cozy Winter: Recommend a book that you read and loved; a book that is a comfort read on a wintery night.
The Host by Stephenie Meyer
8. Pass It On : Pass on a book you loved that was recommended to you by a friend or from another PIFM challenge.
American Gods Gaiman, Neil
Roxy,I will try to get your picks done today-if not for sure tomorrow!
MaccWolfe - I'll get your picks up tonight hopefully - hopefully i'll do a good job for you, like you did for me this month
Breann --This is the first time I've been paired with someone I know over here! My picks for you are...
Spring
1. Spring Cleaning: Divide & Conquer - You can't go wrong with more Ty and Zane.
2. Season of Rebirth: Luck in the Shadows - This is a great fantasy series that I just recently started.
Summer
3. Summer Flings: Death and the Girl Next Door - I know technically this one isn't out yet, but it comes out on Tuesday, so I figured it would be ok. I have really enjoyed the Charley Davidson series from Darynda Jones and I'm really excited to see what this one is like, too!
4. Beach Reads: Everything Under the Sun - I'll be honest, I don't really remember much about this one, but it's on the m/m group's beachy/summery reads list and I gave it 4 stars.
Autumn
5. Sports Season: Tigers and Devils - This is one of my early m/m reads that I really loved. There's some extra Aussie football terms in there that kinda flew over my head, but I still thought it was great. Not only that, but now is a great time to read it since the sequel is coming out soon!
6. TV Seasons: Dragon Actually - I LOVE this series. GA Aiken/Shelly Laurenston is one of my favorite authors ever. You already had The Mane Event on your shelves or I would have recommended her Pride series. As it is, you really should read both immediately.
Winter
7. Cozy Winter: Warrior's Cross - Another of my early m/m reads that I loved. If I were a re-reader, this one would be at the top of my comfort reads list.
8. Pass It On: Do Over - This is another one I don't remember too much about, but I do remember that it was really sweet story.
Hope you find something good in here! :)
Dee!!Is this the first time I am picking for you? I am nervous! But excited.....have them up for you by dinner time :)
you know Fran, I think it might be...lol!
Hi Carla, This is my first time taken part so hopefully i've done it correctly. I've tried to vary the genres for you. Spring
1. Spring Cleaning: Recommend a book from a series that they have already started or a book that has been longest in from your pickee's TBR.
Unraveled
2. Season of Rebirth: Recommend an author/genre that they don't regularly read.
A Quick Bite
Summer
3. Summer flings: Recommend a book from your pickee's TBR that caught you eye.
When Autumn Leaves
4. Beach Reads: Recommend a light, fluffy book that can be read in a beach.
When in Doubt, Add Butter
Autumn
5. Sports Season: Read a book with sports premise or a very popular book.
Double Play
6. TV Seasons: Fall is the start of new seasons of TV shows. Recommend a series that is new to your pickee or a long book.
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor/aka Christmas with Holly
Winter
7. Cozy Winter: Recommend a book that you read and loved; a book that is a comfort read on a wintery night.
A Walk to Remember
8. Pass It On : Pass on a book you loved that was recommended to you by a friend or from another PIFM challenge.
I've only done one PIFM (in another group) that wasn't m/m and this Flat-Out Sexy was picked for me.
Nancy, here is your list. I tried to stick with ones that were on your TBR, except for the last 2.Spring
1. Spring Cleaning:Dying for Dinner- how about #4? I got a kick out of this title.
2. Season of Rebirth:The Mane Event-You don't have a lot of paranormal-romance themed books. I haven't read this series yet, so if you want to do a buddy read, let me know! I've read her Dragon Kin and her Magnus Pack series and liked them both.
Summer
3. Summer Flings: Mystery Man- A lot of my friends have read her books and enjoyed them. I've had my eye on a few of hers. (Could do a buddy read for this one too if you would like)
4. Beach Reads:Skinnydipping: A Novel- I picked this one strictly for the name. It's perfect for a beach read.
Autumn
5. Sports Season:Matched- A popular YA book
6. TV Seasons:Silent in the Grave- Another series for you to start!
Winter
7. Cozy Winter:Secondhand Spirits- I saw you like mysteries. I enjoyed this one and it didn't look like you've read anything by this author.
8. Pass It On: Secrets of a Summer Night- Both her Wallflowers and Hathaways series have been recommended to me in previous PIFM challenges. This is the first Wallflower book.
Valerie, I hope you like at least some of the books I've picked for you :)Spring:
Spring cleaning: Rapture by J.R. Ward - You liked other books from this series and this one just came out three days ago
Season of Rebirth: Maiden Flight by Bianca D'Arc - You seem to like paranormal books and this series centres around dragons and dragon shifters. It is also one of my favorite series
Summer:
Summer flings: Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson - This book caught my eye because I've been planning to read it soon
Beach Reads: Colters' Woman by Maya Banks - I think this was the first Maya Banks book I've read and it was a quick, relaxing read. You have read some of her other books but haven't tried this series yet
Autumn:
Sports Season: The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter - I guess I can call it a popular book with over 22,000 ratings here on Goodreads :)
TV Seasons: The Dom Who Loved Me by Lexi Blake - You haven't tried this author yet but she writes great books
Winter:
Cozy Winter: Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh - I like the entire series, I still have to read the last book that came out in September. You could do a catch up with this book and also read the new one
Pass It On: Small Town Siren by Sophie Oak - I don't get many recommendations for books and I only participated in this challenge once. This book was among recommendations and I liked it.
Hi, Tiffanny! I really enjoyed browsing through your shelves. Here’s what I’ve picked for you:Spring
1. Spring Cleaning: Looks like you enjoyed Fallen and Torment. Maybe it’s time to continue the series with — Passion by Lauren Kate
2. Season of Rebirth: I see you’ve read a few Nora Roberts books, but it appears as if you trend toward darker stories. You might like Nora’s futuristic suspense In Death series that she writes under the name of J.D. Robb. The first book in the series is Naked in Death. It’s one of my favorite series ever. ;-) In fact, I’m reading book #20 right now and it still entertains me.
Summer
3. Summer flings: I saw you have Riptide by Cherry Adair on your shelf. It looks like a perfect summer book! I have Undertow (the first book in that series) on my shelf to-read, too.
4. Beach Reads: Beauty Queens by Libba Bray looks like a fun one.
Autumn
5. Sports Season: Hot Property by Carly Phillips is about a baseball player and it looks like you enjoyed the other books in the series.
6. TV Seasons: You enjoyed the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare. Why not start her Infernal Devices series with Clockwork Angel? I really enjoyed it.
Winter
7. Cozy Winter: You’ve read all of Sarah Addison Allen’s other books, but it doesn’t look like you’ve gotten to my favorite one, yet! Try The Sugar Queen this month. It’s wonderfully fun and has magical books in it! You can’t go wrong with magical books. ;-)
8. Pass It On: Someone on Goodreads (sorry, can’t remember who, it was a long time ago!) recommended Christine Feehan’s GhostWalker series to me. I’ve been enjoying the series every since. The first book in the series is Shadow Game. You might want to give it a try.
Hope you find something here that you’d like to read this month!
Hi Sallie(Shuga), we don't have much books in common but I hope you find something you'd like to read!Spring
1. Spring Cleaning: Heat Stroke by Rachel Caine
2. Season of Rebirth: A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean
I noticed you don't read much regency romance, this one is really good. I like Sarah MacLean writing.
Summer
3. Summer flings: You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister
4. Beach Reads: The Witness by Nora Roberts
You can almost always count on Mrs. Roberts to deliver a good book to take to beach.
Autumn
5. Sports Season: Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
I went with a popular book from your TBR
6. TV Seasons: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
Winter
7. Cozy Winter: If You Could See Me Now by Cecelia Ahern
Very sweet book.
8. Pass It On : Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison
Hi Debra! Here are your picks for this month!1. Spring Cleaning: The White Forest by Adam McOmber
2. Season of Rebirth: Something Wonderful by Judith McNaught
3. Summer Flings: Defy Not the Heart by Johanna Lindsey
4. Beach Reads: Where Two Seas Met by Lynn Morris
5. Sports Season: The Paid Companion by Amanda Quick
6. TV Seasons: Heaven by V.C. Andrews
7. Cozy Winter: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
8. Pass it On: In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks
Laura: I had a lot of fun looking through your massive TBR pile. And, it was great because I was able to make all of your recommendations from books you already wanted to read! I hope that you find something you want to read out of these picks. If not, feel free to PM me. :)Spring
1. Spring Cleaning: Recommend a book from a series that they have already started or a book that has been longest in from your pickee's TBR.
Scandal in Spring--I had to pick this one, it's got SPRING in the title. And this series is great, and since you read the first three books, I figured you'd be curious as to what happens to Daisy.
2. Season of Rebirth: Recommend an author/genre that they don't regularly read.
I saw on your list you had some menage romances on your list, but that's not a genre you read a lot. I happen to love those, and Sophie Oak is one of my favorite authors. The book that catapulted her to the top of my auto-buy list was Three to Ride, and you just happen to have it on your TBR. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Summer
3. Summer flings: Recommend a book from your pickee's TBR that caught your eye.
Mystery Man--Kristen Ashley is an author that several of my friends have recommended to me but I haven't read yet, and this book was on your TBR so it caught my eye.
4. Beach Reads: Recommend a light, fluffy book that can be read in a beach.
The Bride's Baby--what can I saw, it's a Harlequin! I read it a while ago, it was cute, not something you have to concentrate on. So, a perfect beach read.
Autumn
5. Sports Season: Read a book with sports premise or a very popular book.
It Had to Be You--This was my very first book by Susan Elizabeth Phillips and I just LOVED it. It's centered around a football team, but it's a great romance, with strong heroine. This book made me come back to SEP time and time again!
6. TV Seasons: Fall is the start of new seasons of TV shows. Recommend a series that is new to your pickee or a long book.
Slave to Sensation--I recommend this because it's a great series. You have tried Singh's guild hunter series and it appears that you liked it. This ones not as dark and is very steamy. Another plus is that it's on your "owned" shelf already!
Winter
7. Cozy Winter: Recommend a book that you read and loved; a book that is a comfort read on a wintery night.
Long Hard Ride--I just love this book. I've read it more than once. And it's a nice comfort read on a wintry night because it's SO HOT it'll heat you right on up. ;)
8. Pass It On : Pass on a book you loved that was recommended to you by a friend or from another PIFM challenge.
Defying the Odds--this book was recommended to me by a friend earlier this year, and I loved it. I am such a Kele Moon fan, and this book is such an shining example of why. If you like hot Alpha males who aren't afraid to get their hands messy, then this book is for you!
Hi Daffodil!I enjoyed looking at your shelves. Please forgive me if I picked something you've already read. You have hundreds of books on your Read shelf that are not rated, and do not have a date read listed. I'm happy to pick again if none of these will work.
Spring
1. Spring Cleaning: Night Game by Christine Feehan; The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning
2. Season of Rebirth: Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare; Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
Summer
3. Summer flings: The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss; The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong
4. Beach Reads: One For The Money by Janet Evanovich;Bossypants by Tina Fey
Autumn
5. Sports Season: It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips;The Help by Kathryn Stockett
6. TV Seasons: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon; Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
Winter
7. Cozy Winter: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen; When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James
8. Pass It On: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson; The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons
KarenH, after 2 months of you picking for me, it looks like we're reversing the order. I don't think you and I will ever escape each other! :) I'm working on your picks now!
Hi Melissa I enjoyed looking through your shelves, I even added a few to my wishlist :)Spring
1. Spring Cleaning: Stray by Rachel Vincent.
This has been there since 08, get reading!! Lol
2. Season of Rebirth: Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas.
You don't seem to read much historical romance, how about you check this one out
Summer
3. Summer flings: Dancing With Werewolvesby Carole Nelson Douglas
Adding this to my own wishlist :)
4. Beach Reads: Cherry On Top Kathleen Long
Cute and funny with a little bit of mystery.
Autumn
5. Sports Season: Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy
Hot guy and fast cars, need I say more?
The Fellowship of the Ringby J.R.R. Tolkien
New to you and longish
Winter
7. Cozy Winter:
The Accidental Mistress by Tracy Anne Warren
I know it's the second in the trilogy, it's my favorite of them all.
or
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Anne Shirley is probably one of my favorite characters ever to be created.
8. Pass It On : Masked by Moonlight by Nancy Gideon
This was recommend to me from someone on my GR flist. I thought it was that great that the moment I finished it I went out and bought the next few books in the series.
Happy reading :)
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