2012 October Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

BTW, in case I haven't mentioned it, Penney is the best picker EVER. This is the third time she's been my picker. Nothing but winners every time.

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Rena Reads Romance
Spring
1. Spring Cleaning:
Blue-Eyed Devil (Travises, #2) by
Kleypas, Lisa

2. Season of Rebirth:
Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear
Summer
3. Summer flin
Scandal's Daughter (Series, #1)
By Wells, Christine

4. Beach Reads
Me, Myself and Why? (Cadence Jones, #1) by Davidson, MaryJanice
Autumn
5. Sports Season:
Stealing Parker
By Kenneally, Miranda

6. TV Seasons:
As Darkness Falls
By Parry, Bronwyn
Winter
7. Cozy Winter:
The Diva Runs Out of Thyme (A Domestic Diva Mystery, #1) by Krista Davis
8. Pass It On :
Night Road by Kristin Hannah

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Kami
i have to see what i can get from my library to read for my picks

[Vi]

Hi Skandia!

So Sorry for the wait on the picks! Thanks for waiting patiently. I've tried to do a mix of book that are new to you and from your TBR. If you would like to repick, let me know. Also, apologies for the super long post.

Spring
1. Spring Cleaning:
1. Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb - Eve and Roarke and some of my favorite characters. You've really got to continue this series.
2. A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin

2. Season of Rebirth:
I didn't see much Science-Fiction in your shelves. I'm not a big reader of that genre myself but I'm going to go ahead and recommend:
1. *Grimspace by Ann Aguirre - I haven't started this series but I'm planning to start soon. I can buddy read if you're interested.
2. I, Robot by Isaac Asimov - I've read this and I really loved it.
3. Feed by Mira Grant - While this is not science-fiction, it's partly zombie and partly a dystopian book. I just finished this book a week or so ago and I really loved it!



Summer
3. Summer flings:
1. Easy by Tammara Webber - I just read this recently and it was a really good book. I liked the main characters and I didn't notice the time passing!
2. *Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn - I'm so intrigued by this book. I need to pick it up soon.

4. Beach Reads:
I saw these three books in your TBR. They are perfect beach reads! Light, fluffy and perfect.
1. Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson
2. Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard
3. Attachments by Rainbow Rowell



Autumn
5. Sports Season:
1. *Ready Player One by Ernest Cline - Ok, technically not a sports book but more a gamer's book but it is super popular.
2. Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - I know you didn't like the first book but I think you'll like this book better. Why don't you give it a try?

6. TV Seasons:
I've recommended two of my favorite UF series. They are also up in the re-reads avenue.
1. Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
2. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs



Winter
7. Cozy Winter:
1. Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros
2. Within Reach by Sarah Mayberry - This is a category romance but it tackles grief beautifully and quietly.
3. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling - I am not sure if you've completed the HP series but I noticed only the first book. I'm a big fan of HP and I re-read it regularly with a friend.

8. Pass It On :
All of these have been past PIFM recommends to me and in all cases, I've regretted waiting before I finally started the book.
1. Keturah and Lord Death by Martine Leavitt
2. Mariana by Susanna Kearsley
3. Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson



Well, that's it. * indicated books that I'd like to buddy read. If you're interested, please let me know.

[Rishika]

Hi SUE, Here are your picks.

Spring:
1) Spring cleaning: Divide and Conquer or Storm Walker By: James Allyson
2) Season Of rebirth: Uglies By: Scott Westerfeld.

Summer:
3) Summer flings: Kiss an angel By: Susan Elizabeth Phillips
4) Beach Reads: Unearthly: By cynthia Hand.

Autumn:
5) Sports season: Hammared By: Kevin Hearne or Catch -22 By: Joseph Heller
6) Tv seasons: Holidays in death By: J.D. Robb ( Which I recommend you to continue reading the whole series).

Winter:
7) Cozy Winter: Simply Irresistible: By: Jill shalvis
8) Pass it on: Untamed By: Elizabeth Lowell( This book I loved, you must surely read it.

Hope you like the picks, If you dont please message me so that I could re pick for you. If you are interested we could do buddy reads, please pm me if you are.
Enjoy :)

[Skandia]

Vi, thanks for the great recs!
I will read and for sure.
I might be interested to do a buddy-read of but I will get back to you about that later. Let's see what a SOS-bingo brings for next weeks ;)

[Vi]

Hi Christina!

Thanks for the picks! I'm sorry that I missed your post. I'm not sure which book but I'm looking at Bayou Moon and Shadow and Bone. I'll definitely get to one but I'm hoping to get to both.

Christina wrote: "Hi Vi,

Hopefully I found some books that you would like to read. I tried to keep these from your TBR lists since it seems we have pretty different tastes in books. I'm thinking about adding a fe..."

[Vi]

Hi Skandia! I'm so glad you liked the recs. Let me know how you find Magic Bites & Playing for Keeps. I'll PM you before I pick up Grimspace too.

[Sue]

Rishika wrote: "Hi SUE, Here are your picks..."

Rishika. Thank you for the picks. Unfortunately I already in the middle of "Stormwalker" and I read "Kiss an Angel" in February. I also don't want to read "Holiday in Death" since I haven't finished the one before it in the series (it was one of my picks from last month that I'm still hoping to get to soon!).

I have wanted to read "Catch-22" for quite a while now, so it looks like October will be a good time to read it!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Hi Vi,

I'm available to help with repicks if you need me! :)

[Vi]

Thanks, KarenH!

[Fran, Moderator]

I can help with re-picks too Vi :)

[Vi]

thanks, Fran!

[Elke]

I can help with re-picks also!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I can help with re-picks if you need more - I think I'm home all day so it wouldn't be a problem at all!

[Nhurya]

Regina, here are you recs:

Spring:
1) Spring cleaning: Lover at last (J.R.Ward)

2) Season Of rebirth: Flowers for Algernon


Summer:
3) Summer flings: The Hobbit or A Game of Thrones

4) Beach Reads: Evernight (Claudia Gray)


Autumn:
5) Sports season: Eat, Pray, Love (Elizabeth Gilbert)

6) Tv seasons: Again the Magic or Secrets of a Summer Night, both from Lisa Kleypas


Winter:
7) Cozy Winter: Smooth Talking Stranger

8) Pass it on: Beauty and the Beast, Hannah Howell


Hope you like them!

[Susan (susayq ~)]

I'm still waiting :(

[Nairabell]

Susan (susayq) wrote: "I'm still waiting :("

Same here :(

[Regina]

Nhurya wrote: "Regina, here are you recs:

Spring:
1) Spring cleaning: Lover at last (J.R.Ward)

2) Season Of rebirth: Flowers for Algernon
..."


Thanks for the recs! I think I`m reading
Flowers for Algernon. But I`m adding Lisa Keyplas on my TBR.

[Carrie]

I can re-pick for someone if needed.

[Dawn]

Thanks Rena Reads Romance! Im going to start with No Turning BackJust One Wish and if I have time Simply Irresistible and About That Night

[Dee]

ditto on the re-picks, although looks like there are lots of volunteers already

[Rachel-RN]

Nairabell wrote: "Susan (susayq) wrote: "I'm still waiting :("

Same here :("

Me three

[Lady Allison]

Happy October, Nichole! Hope you find something you enjoy, if not, let me know & I'd be happy to pick again :)

Spring
1. Spring Cleaning: Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells has been on both of our lists for forever, maybe this month is the time to change that!
2. Season of Rebirth: Doesn't look like you read much non-fiction, have you thought about giving it a try? I loved Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris.



Summer
3. Summer flings: Rebound by Mercy Walker definitely caught my eye, how could it not?! Just look at that cover...
4. Beach Reads: I'm finishing up Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis from last month's challenge & it's totally beach worthy!



Autumn
5. Sports Season: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton is definitely my fave sports related series :)
6. TV Seasons: It doesn't look like you've read Pamela Clare's I-Team series yet - DO IT! Seriously, if you like romantic suspense, she's one of the best ( just don't judge the books by the covers ;)



Winter
7. Cozy Winter: I will read anything & everything from Lisa Kleypas. No matter what. Check out her lastest contemporary series, Friday Harbor starting with Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor/aka Christmas with Holly. The way she writes is like a comfy blanket on a chilly night, it's perfect to get wrapped up in & lounge.
8. Pass It On : It took me more than one rec to finally read Divergent by Veronica Roth & I'm SO glad I did! I loved it!!! Looks like you really enjoyed it, too - did you know the second in the trilogy is out? Insurgent leads us right back into the Dauntless fray with Tris & it's worth the read!



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Carla, thanks for the picks! I loved meeting Heather Webber in person so I'll check out Truly, Madly this month :)

[Gigi]

I can repick as well

[Kimberly]

Hi Rachel! I had a blast going through your TBR list and all your other shelves while I was picking your books. I hope you like your picks!

Spring
1. Spring Cleaning: Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh is the first book you added to your TBR shelf and I hope you love it as much as I did it's one of my favourites!

2. Season of Rebirth:
Feed by Mira Grant I noticed you had this one on your TBR pile and since it seems like it's a a bit out of the usual genres that you like reading I think it fits perfectly, plus with it being October I think a zombie novel is a must!

Summer
3. Summer flings: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison I've been meaning to read this one for over a year so it really stood out on your TBR pile. I hope you like it I've heard it's a great book!

4. Beach Reads: Trouble in Mudbug by Jana Deleon was on your tbr list and its supposed to be a really light cozy mystery with a lot of laughs.

Autumn
5. Sports Season: Bared to You by Sylvia Day is my pick since I know absolutely nothing about sports this one is really popular and I've been recommending it like crazy I loved this one and the sequel! I hope you enjoy it!

6. TV Seasons: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon this is one of my favouriet books of all time I love Jaime & Claire! This is a chunkster though but trust me the time spent reading it is well worth it.

Winter
7. Cozy Winter: Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward I always love visiting the BDB brothers and this is one of my favourites in the series, and it happens to be the next book in the series you need to read :)

8. Pass It On : Beyond the Highland Mist I got recommended this one last year in a PIFM challenge and really enjoyed it I hope you do too!

[Kimberly]

Roxy wrote: "Hey Kimberly,

Here are my October picks 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..."

Thanks for my picks Roxy! I'm not sure which one I'm going to read yet but I'll check and see which ones my library has available tomorrow!

[Vi]

Thanks for volunteering, ladies!

[Irina]

Super-eager me has already finished her pick and absolutely loved it! I can't believe I waited so long to get back into the series.. Thanks for the push and the amazing pick LethalLovely! :)

[Vi]

We only have two persons who haven't made their recommendations yet. I've PM'd them and hopefully they'll get to their pickee soon.

[Vi]

Irina, you should definitely continue the series. The next is Dmitri's and after that it's Jason's. While I liked Dmitri's, I like Jason's much better.

[Penney]

Photojim wrote: "BTW, in case I haven't mentioned it, Penney is the best picker EVER. This is the third time she's been my picker. Nothing but winners every time."

Why, thanks Jim *blushing sweetly*

[Nichole]

Susan (susayq),

Sorry this is so late!! Here are your picks for the month..

1. Spring Cleaning-Gabriel's Inferno this has been on your TBR list the longest.
2. Season of Rebirth-Magic Bites this is more UF with romance elements but everyone loves Kate and Curran :)
3. Summer Flings-The Pirate Next Door Pirates! Yes please.
4.Beach Reads-Catch of the Day One of my favorite authors and I see you have a few of her books on your tbr list.
5. Sports Season-Playing to Win I see you've read the others and really liked them, I will be adding these to my tbr list too.
6. TV Seasons-Darkfever This is my favorite series, I LOVE these books! Some people have a hard time connecting with the main character, but she really grows throughout the series. JZB, that's all I'm saying :)
7. Cozy Winter-Sugar Daddy I think this is my favorite Kleypas book.
8. Pass It On-That Boy This was recommended by a friend and I loved it!

Again, I'm sorry this took so long to get to you. I can't wait to go through all your bookshelves!

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Nichole, thanks so much for the picks! I'm definitely going to read Sugar Daddy this month. I'll have to see what else I can fit in. Hopefully it will be The Pirate Next Door :)

[Dee]

wow, only 1 person left to provide their picks - you guys are awesome this month!!

[Vi]

I know, Dee! I'm guessing we'll be hitting 100% this month.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Vi wrote: "I know, Dee! I'm guessing we'll be hitting 100% this month."

Amazing!!

[Nichole]

Lady Allison,

Thank you for the great picks! I'm starting with...
The Perfect Play I recommended the latest in this series to Susan, so I think I should check these out :)
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor/aka Christmas with Holly I have read several of her books and have loved them all. Also, I recommended Sugar Daddy, might as well keep the pattern going.
I'm going to try to get to Red-Headed Stepchild and Rebound, but that might be pushing it for me this month lol.

[Rachel-RN]

Kimberly wrote: "Hi Rachel! I had a blast going through your TBR list and all your other shelves while I was picking your books. I hope you like your picks!

Spring
1. Spring Cleaning: Angels' Blood by Nalini Sing..."

Thanks for the picks Kimberly!
I keep putting off Lover Revealed, this is the perfect excuse to get back into this series. I've also been eyeing Feed

[Renee]

Already read one of my picks, woohoo! Thanks, Dawn!

Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost

Here is my Review

I also borrowed the audiobook of which I'm gonna give a go. I've never listened to an audiobook, I'm not sure how it's gonna work out. We shall see!

[Gea]

Nairabell it was interesting to make picks for you since you're a great fan of Paranormal romance and I don't read that genre a lot. I tried to choose books I already know and others were more of a guess :)

Spring:
Spring Cleaning: Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward - You liked the series and this is the next book you haven't yet read
Season of Rebirth: Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh - You have read one of her romantic suspense books. This is her paranormal series and even though I haven't read most of the books yet the series is great.
Summer:
Summer flings: I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally Carter or White Cat by Holly Black - I couldn't decide between these two books, both seem interesting so I'll let you pick :)
Beach Reads: The Chocolate Bear Burglary by JoAnna Carl - I don't read cozy mysteries but I imagine they are cozy reads just like the name of genre says
Autumn:
Sports Season: The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards - Very popular YA book that I also plan to read soon
TV Seasons: Claimed by Evangeline Anderson - It's a great series, maybe you will like it.
Winter:
Cozy Winter: Silver Bells by Luanne Rice - This one just seemed perfect for this category
Pass It On: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan - From the books I got recommended this one seemed most suited to your preferences

[Nairabell]

Gea wrote: "Nairabell it was interesting to make picks for you since you're a great fan of Paranormal romance and I don't read that genre a lot. I tried to choose books I already know and others were more of a..."

Wow! Those picks are awesome! Ummmm....decisions....decisions....I'm definitely going to read White Cat but I've also ordered a copy of Silver Bells and may even read a few more this month. Thanks :)

[Vi]

Gea, Thanks for doing the picks so soon!

[Gea]

It was a pleasure :)

[Ty]

does this mean we're at 100%?!

[Nikki]

Starting my first pick, !

[Dee]

Renee wrote: "I also borrowed the audiobook of Daughter of Smoke and Bone (Daughter of Smoke and Bone, #1) which I'm gonna give a go. I've never listened to an audiobook, I'm not sure how it's gonna work out. We shall see! "

This was my first 5 star review of the year, and only one of 6 so far...I loved it and the narrator (Kristina Hvam) was really good

[Renee]

Awesome, Dee! Good to know, I'm a little nervous with the audiobooks. I'm wondering if I have the mental focus to handle it, lol!

[Dee]

i find I have to focus more with them...but I also pick up on a lot more - I use them on my commute to work ALL the time...there is only so much talk-show radio you can listen to

[Dee]

but they are an acquired skill - you can't just listen to one and decide if they work on not - you need to essentially train your brain to process them - since they use different cognitive functions than reading...

*dork hat off now