2012 November Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Sassafrass]

MountainKat wrote: "Stay safe everyone!! And get all those gadgets charged!!"

Thanks MK!

Dee wrote: "They have cancelled schools here but no word on work yet...blah"

I hope you have off too, Dee. :)

[Christina]

Fran - I just noiticed you said you have a Kindle and a Nook. Just curious, which one do you like more?

[Dee]

And the update DC is closed but Quantico where Zi work - nope still open...

[Sassafrass]

Dee wrote: "And the update DC is closed but Quantico where Zi work - nope still open..."

Sorry. :( I hated that I would always have to go in when I worked in the hospital. It sucks to be important. LOL

[Dee]

We aren't important the Marines are idiots when it comes to not closing stuff

[Fran, Moderator]

Christina,

I worship my kindle! My Nook Color was really just for library ebooks but now that kindle is able to access them I don't use my Nook very much. The Color is heavy and the battery doesn't last long. I have the kindle keyboard and I prefer non- touch screen. But reading the Nook in the dark is very nice :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Fran wrote: "Now to just get out of this traffic and home to charge my kindle! And Nook! OK, I will make sure to have food and water for everyone too :)..."

LOL - Make sure all your key appliances are charged. Would be terrible to read a paperback! LOL...

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Stay safe girls. I'll be thinking of you :)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

MountainKat wrote: "Stay safe everyone!! And get all those gadgets charged!!"

What she said! :D

I've been watching the news and generally feeling very grateful that I live on the west coast. Here's hoping that the experts have overestimated this storm as badly as they have some around here in the past few years! Stay safe, warm, and dry!

[Ruth Ann]

Skandia wrote: "Hi Ruth Ann! Here are my picks for you. I hope you find something you like !

1. Turkey:
Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah
Very good and emotional book about life long friendship. This book made eve..."

Hi Skandia-I like my picks. I haven't picked one to read yet. I need to go through my Kinda and books and see which ones I owe vs the ones I need to get. I will let you know which ones I will read.

[Juana "Darkness"]

Melissa wrote: "Juana "Darkness" wrote: "I'm so exited to start. I am picking for you Melissa I hope you like my picks."

Thanks for the picks, Juana "Darkness"! I think I am going to go with Mine Till Midnight. ..."

Your welcome Melissa.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Nikki wrote: "~KarenH~, here are my picks for you!


1. Turkey: On Dublin Street - I see that you have this marked as a can't wait to read, and I'm telling you, you shouldn't wait! :) It's sooo good!! You'll de..."

Thanks for the great picks, Nikki! My biggest problem is going to be narrowing down the choices because I know I won't have time to read them all, and they all sound so good! I'm not sure yet about the buddy read, it will depend on timing, but I'll let you know. Thanks again!

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Elise (Macwolf01),

I'm hoping that I found one you will like. If not, let me know and we'll be sure to remedy the situation.

1. - Cry No More - Intense but excellent. You have this on your TBR. You should move it over to your Read.
- Darkfever - Looking at the books you've read, I really think you will like this. Yes, you need to commit to reading all five books. Good news is that at the end of five books you can be done and feel like it is finished. You have it on your TBR but it doesn't look like you've ever read a Moning book. Give it a try.

2. - The Sweetest Thing - You really liked book one in the series. Why not continue with this. I think your review of the first book actually includes the words "...quick fun read."
As much as I'd like to recommend a Molly Harper book here, you already have those in your TBR (see how I did that? I recommended them without actually breaking the rules and exceeding my number of recs). So instead I give you...
- Getting Rid of Bradley - No Jennifer Crusie? Surprising. Queen of light and fun fluff.

3. - Talk Me Down -Eye candy is very subjective. For me, a woman wearing a white men's dress shirt, FM pumps, and nothing else is hotter than any piece of lingerie will ever be. The fact that this is a fun contemporary romance doesn't hurt either.
- Tempted - You have yet to read a Megan Hart book. Her stuff is probably not what you expect. Sort of erotica with more emotion than most of the 'romance' books out there. Intense but good.

4. I don't really know what a 'sweet' book is supposed to be. So I guess I'll just have to go with the most literal definition.
- Strawberry Shortcake Murder - A decent mystery series that will certainly help with your sweet tooth. You liked the first and should consider continuing.
The only Susan Mallery you've seem to have read is a couple of the Fool's Gold series. They are good but try something else. Read the Bakery Sister's trilogy. It starts with - Sweet Talk.

Enjoy and let us know what you pick.

[Ashley]

Fran wrote: " Hi Ashley!

I am in so much traffic! I am trying to do this in the car on my iPad. I made a list on my phone last night of what I wanted to recommend to you so now's a good time to give them to yo..."

Thanks for the picks I think I am going to read.

Slave to Sensation


Hyde, an Urban Fantasy- I would love to borrow this one if you don't mind


On Dublin Street- I am game for a buddy read


The Secret of Ella and Micha (The Secret, #1)- Just bought it. I couldnt resist at only 99 cents


On the Island


Sophie & Carter- I have actually already read this book and I did enjoy it.

[SandyC]

Thinking of my Goodreads friends who are in the hurricane's path. Hope you and your families stay safe! Please check in tomorrow!

[Fran, Moderator]

Ashley wrote: "Fran wrote: " Hi Ashley!

I am in so much traffic! I am trying to do this in the car on my iPad. I made a list on my phone last night of what I wanted to recommend to you so now's a good time to gi..."

I'm sorry about Sophie & Carter, I must have missed that one on your shelves. I think you found a few that work though, lol- I'm so glad!

Just send me a PM whenever you are ready for Hyde and I'll send it right to you :)

I would love to read On Dublin Street with you. I lent it out last week to someone so I should get it back sometime in the next week. I will let you know when I get it back and we can choose a start date :)

[Pam]

Christina-
Here are my picks for you.
Turkey: From Your TBR Magic BurnsThis is a series that just kept getting better. I have the new one on my nightstand. From my list, a young adult book The Fault in Our Stars.

Mashed Potatoes: From your list, pretty much anything by Janet Evanovich makes me laugh...especially the # ones because Lula and Stephanie's grandmother kill me. From my list Bobbie Faye's Very (very, very, very) Bad Day made me laugh out loud.

Gravy: From your list Marked. From mine
Flat-Out Sexy Very nice abs on both of them.

Pumpkin Pie: The Perfect Hopecomes out this month and you've liked all the others in this series. From my list, one of my favorites The Sugar Queen

Enjoy. I know I have the next two days off courtesy of Hurricane Sandy and plan to spend them reading!

[Debra]

Karen
Hi, I have your picks Ihope you find something you will love to read. I pretty much choose all off some of your TBR shelves so her goes:

Turkey- The Hunger Games this was on you tbr or Uglies it is similar yet differentand I know I want to read this one to

Gravy- A Kiss at Midnight which is now on my tbr list to.. or In Bed with a Highlander which is one im gonna read to for this challenge.

MAshed Potatoes- Mischief- i seen you read one of hers and i love her books I've read them all and i think you'll like this one. The Sherbrooke Bride I just read this for a challenge in oct and loved it thiought you might to its light and fluffy..

Pumpkin Pie- The Devil Who Tamed Her great book another favorite author of mine.. or Mine Till Midnightagain just read for another challenge and loved it now i am gonna read the next one too.

I hope you like this and find a good one if you want new picks let me know or if you would like to do a budy read let me know would love to do one just need to know which oneso i can make sure i have it
good luck and I enjoyed going through you tbr list.

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Hi Dawn (Kat N Hat)

Here are your Traditional Turkey Dinner picks, hope you find something you like! If not please let me know and I'll pick some more

1. Turkey
a) Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh ~ this book was recommended to me many times I finally read it and I wonder WHAT the heck took me so long!!
b) The Book Thief by Markus Zusak ~ this was the best book I read in 2010, intensely emotional and totally new to you

2. Mashed Potatoes:
a) Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis ~ it was a fun, easy read definitely fluffy
b) Until There Was You by Kristen Higgins ~ this was a fun quick read another fluffy book ;)

3. Gravy:
a) Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh ~ you’ve read many books by Shelly Laurenston her books seem to be very similar. And I really enjoy them (I’ve just started reading Shelly Laurenston’s books)
b) Dragon Actually (The Dragon Kin #1) by G.A. Aiken ~ he looks like a hottie and sounds like a steamy book

4. Pumpkin Pie:
a) The Lion's Lady (Crown's Spies, #1) by Julie Garwood ~ Her HR are lovely, sweet and funny
b) Sweet Talk (Bakery Sisters, #1) by Susan Mallery ~ It was recommended to me this month as well and you’ve never read her work before.

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Photojim wrote: "Elise (Macwolf01),

I'm hoping that I found one you will like. If not, let me know and we'll be sure to remedy the situation..."

Great picks Jim, but I'm not sure which one I'll pick first I'm leaning towards Sweet Talk or Sweetest Thing but then I have Strawberry Shortcake Murder ... I should figure it out by Tuesday

[Skandia]

Sassafrass wrote: "Skandia here are your picks! Sorry I didn't get to it earlier but I was out of town and today we've been preparing for Hurricane Sandy. I've taken basically all of your picks from your TBR except..."

Thanks for the great picks !

I already own A Walk to Remember, so I might finally read this or Backstage Pass looks tempting, too.

[[deleted user]]

Nairabell wrote: "Karen wrote: "Hi Nairabell,

Here are your picks, our tastes are very different and I dont really read paranormal or UF so have tried to choose most your books from your TBR. I hope you like atleas..."

I hope you like them :)

[[deleted user]]

Debra wrote: "Karen
Hi, I have your picks Ihope you find something you will love to read. I pretty much choose all off some of your TBR shelves so her goes:

Turkey- The Hunger Games this was on you tbr or Uglie..."

Hi debra, I really liked your picks , I will probably read all of them except uglies . But first will be starting with A kiss at midnight . Would love to do a buddy read . Do PM me .

[Lorena]

Jauna "Darkness" - Lucky you! You get to be my first time challenge person for this group haha. :l I just hope I did ok. You have a seriously impressive TBR pile.

1. Turkey: The meat of the meal, suggest books that are intense or emotional, something you can sink your teeth into.

On Your Shelves: Branded (Fall of Angels #1) - I found this book to be pretty intense and original

New To You: Fifty Shades Of Grey by E.L James - I noticed a love of certain books on your read and favorites list.. Read this just for Christian. That fictional man gives me shivers!


2. Mashed Potatoes: Fluffy and light, recommend books that are light or funny, a little bit of fluff for them to enjoy.

On Your Shelves: Smokin' Seventeen (Stephanie Plum, #17) Evanovich, Janet * - Have you read the first one "One For The Money"? If not I really recommend you start there. The whole enitre series is hilarious. <3 Ranger.

New To You: Blood Lite II: Overbite .. I didn't find this in your shelves but I found most of the dark stories very funny. Best one out of the entire book: Dick and Larry a shortfiction by D. L. Snell

3. Gravy: You know how you practically want to lick it off your plate? Yeah, like that. Choose books with yummy covers or yummy stories.

From Your shelves:
Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout - I found the main character so hot, I couldn't wait to sink my teeth into the second book.

New To You : Gypsy Lord (Garrick #1)
by Kat Martin - This is an older book so I can change it but I noticed you have listed some of Kat Martin's books. This is my favorite of her books. Dark and sexy :D

4. Pumpkin Pie: The sweet finish, topped off with whipped cream! Suggest sweet books for your pickee, some that are like comfort food, feel good books that will leave them feeling good!

To Read List:
From Your shelves:
Romancing Mister Bridgerton (Bridgertons #4)
by Julia Quinn - A very sweet romance that I enjoyed.

New: Runaway Heart by Claudy Conn
This book was very cute. The romance between the characters was one of those fairy tale stories.

[Lorena]

Erin wrote: "Hi Lorena! Here are your picks. I had a great time looking through your shelves, a lot of great books on there. If you don't find anything here that strikes your fancy, just let me know and I'd ..."

Thanks! This is my first challenge here :o. I am actually going to try and ready ALL of them.

Sherrilyn Kenyon is actually a favorite author of mine and I find it funny that I just picked up Dance with the Devil at a book fair this last weekend.

Bunny and the Bear by Eve Langlais sounds very funny. I can't pass up a werebunny :o

[Pollyanna]

Dee wrote: "ok Pollyanna, here we go... ;)

1. Turkey
Firefly Lane - i was a blubbering mess by the end of this book
Slave to Sensation - so the first book definately isn't the best in the series, but it grows..."

Thanks for the recs Dee, I will read Slave to Sensation and I am going to try and get my hands on Firefly Lane, sounds interesting.

[Daffodil]

Dee wrote: "Twiddling thumbs waiting... Lol"

Dee, I'm still going through your shelves. I'll try to have your recommendations up later tonight.

[Vi]

Hi Sandy,

You have a very interesting bookshelf - your tastes seem eclectic and it reflects that perfectly! It was fun and I was awed by the number of books that I had no idea they existed! I've tried to recommend from different genres with a mix of books from your TBR and new-to-you books. If you don't like your picks, then let me know!

1. Turkey:
1. Mariana by Susanna Kearsley - This was the first Kearsley book that I fell in love with. The ending is a bit rushed but there a lot of points in the book where you just can't put it down.
2. The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks - This is an amazing dark fantasy trilogy that you simply must try.
3. Cry No More by Linda Howard - It's one of the best works of LH.

2. Mashed Potatoes:
1. Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas - I see you've enjoyed Kleypas's other trilogy. You've got to read these. They are the perfect fluff, actually.
2. Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
3. When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead - I'm not sure if it's fluff though it might belong there. I'm also interested in buddy reading it :)

3. Gravy:
1. Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews - Okay, you've really got to continue this series. It's one of the best UF series out there.
2. The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner - I think this has to be one of the better beautiful YA fantasy out there. The writing is good but the second is even better if you ask me.
3. Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson - Continuing on the yummy stories, this is another of the best Fantasy-Romance series out there. It's one of my all-time favorite series.
4. Something About You by Julie James - This will go on the yummy covers part. Yummy cover that reflects exactly how the book will be - funny and yummy :P

4. Pumpkin Pie:
1. Easy by Tammara Webber - One of my recent YA discoveries that I really liked. It's a very good comfort food.
2. Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros - This is the very definition of comfort food. A very feel-good historical-romance though the epilogue crossed the line into cheeeesyy.
3. Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier - This was a last minute addition but it's a series I like to re-read often. To me, it's a comfort food-book.

I hope you like your picks, Sandy!

[Pollyanna]

Hey Photojim here are your picks:

The Traditional Turkey Dinner

1. Turkey: Cuckoo by Julia Crouch this book is definitely intense, I found myself getting really involved in the story. Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay I wanted to find an emotional book that I thought you might like, this is set in the 2nd World War and I learnt more about the war from this book and it really tugged on my heartstrings.

2. Mashed Potatoes: Honey Moon by Susan Elizabeth Phillips You have read a lot by this author and this one wasn't on your shelf, sounds like a fun, easy read. The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman another easy read, I noticed you had read a couple books by Gaiman, I love how strange he is and this book is no exception.

3. Gravy: Tempted by Megan Hart another author you have read and this one definitely sounds like a yummy book! In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks I haven't read this one yet but it has a yummy cover and sounds like a yummy story, if you fancy reading this one I may be able to do a buddy read.


4. Pumpkin Pie:P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern If you have seen this film then you will know it's a sad book but it has a lovely ending. Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper Thought you might like to try a new series by this author as you have enjoyed the first 2 naked werewolf books, it has been put on the humor shelf by quite a few people too.

Hopefully there is something here you like, enjoy :)

[Pam]

Elke wrote: "Hi Pam!
Hope you like what I picked if not let me know and I will try again! Happy Reading!

1. Turkey: Dark Lover by J.R Ward-a great start to an even better series! Have a Little Faith: The Sto..."


Elke I am going to read either Dark Lover or The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf. The first one has been recommended to me a million times and I own the second. Maybe I'll get to both but it's been a slow reading fall....Thanks for the recs.

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Pollyanna, Thank you so much for the picks. I have really enjoyed everything that Molly Harper and just haven't gotten around to this one yet. Also a huge SEP fan but haven't read that one yet. And the Megan Hart? I've read the sequel to this but not the one that got it started (I didn't know it was book two at the time). So many good choices. Thank you.

[Dee]

Daffodil wrote: "Dee wrote: "Twiddling thumbs waiting... Lol"

Dee, I'm still going through your shelves. I'll try to have your recommendations up later tonight."

Do we need to give you a bell so you don't get lost? ;)

[Dee]

Photojim wrote: "Pollyanna, Thank you so much for the picks. I have really enjoyed everything that Molly Harper and just haven't gotten around to this one yet. Also a huge SEP fan but haven't read that one yet. ..."

Jim - Molly has a new book out in December as well - I have an Arc of it right now - My Bluegrass Baby

[Juana "Darkness"]

Lorena wrote: "Jauna "Darkness" - Lucky you! You get to be my first time challenge person for this group haha. :l I just hope I did ok. You have a seriously impressive TBR pile.

1. Turkey: The meat of the meal, ..."

Thanks for my picks, Lorena. I'm going to try to read them all if I can. Good think I can almost start reading them.

[Carrie]

Irina wrote: "Hey Carrie! had a great time going through your Mt. TBR hope you find something you like! ;)

The Traditional Turkey Dinner

1. Turkey: Pushing the Limits this book has created great hype. I really..."


Hi, I don't think I'll be able to do a buddy read.

Thank you for the picks, I've decided on
and

[Gigi]

Jensine,

Working on your picks now!

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Dee, thank you! I'm sure I'll be reading that as soon as it comes out. If it's as good as And One Last Thing ... I'll be a happy camper.

[Leigh]

Hi MountainKat,

I'm afraid I can't do the challenge after all. My Dad unexpectedly passed away yesterday and I'm just not up to it. Hope to join you all at a later time.

Thank you,
Leigh

[Dee]

Leigh, i'm so sorry to hear about your dad - huge hugs!

[Fran, Moderator]

Leigh, sending my deepest condolences- so sorry for your loss.

[Gigi]

Leigh wrote: "Hi MountainKat,

I'm afraid I can't do the challenge after all. My Dad unexpectedly passed away yesterday and I'm just not up to it. Hope to join you all at a later time.

Thank you,
Leigh"

Oh Leigh, I'm so sorry. My condolences to you and your family.

[SandyC]

Leigh wrote: "Hi MountainKat,

I'm afraid I can't do the challenge after all. My Dad unexpectedly passed away yesterday and I'm just not up to it. Hope to join you all at a later time.

Thank you,
Leigh"

Leigh, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs your way!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Leigh wrote: "Hi MountainKat,

I'm afraid I can't do the challenge after all. My Dad unexpectedly passed away yesterday and I'm just not up to it. Hope to join you all at a later time.

Thank you,
Leigh"

Leigh, I am so sorry for you and your family! Don't worry at all about this challenge, but thank you for taking the time to let me know. Take care. ~hugs~

[Gigi]

Hi Jensine,

I hope you find something that you'll enjoy!

1. Turkey: The meat of the meal, suggest books that are intense or emotional, something you can sink your teeth into.
or

2. Mashed Potatoes: Fluffy and light, recommend books that are light or funny, a little bit of fluff for them to enjoy
or

3. Gravy: You know how you practically want to lick it off your plate? Yeah, like that. Choose books with yummy covers or yummy stories.
or

4. Pumpkin Pie: The sweet finish, topped off with whipped cream! Suggest sweet books for your pickee, some that are like comfort food, feel good books that will leave them feeling good!
or

Happy reading!

[SandyC]

Vi wrote: "Hi Sandy,

You have a very interesting bookshelf - your tastes seem eclectic and it reflects that perfectly! It was fun and I was awed by the number of books that I had no idea they existed! I've t..."

Vi, thanks for the awesome recs! Yes, I read all genres so I am not hard to pick for.

There are so many on this list that I want to read!
Thank you for the dark fantasy rec The Way of Shadows. I am always looking for new epic fantasy to read.

The others that look intriguing are
(Lisa Kleypas has never disappointed me), (love her writing), (I have this sitting on my shelf), and .

So many books, so little time!

[Gigi]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Hi Gigi!

I had a great time browsing through your shelves! It looks like our tastes are pretty different, but hopefully we have enough in common that I was able to come up with something interest..."

Hi KarenH! Thank you for the great picks. I think I'm going to go with either Cover of Night or Simply Irresistible. Thank you!

[Leigh]

Thank you all for your kind words, they truly are comforting.

[booklovinrn]

Nikki

Here are your picks. Sorry it took me so long to post them I have been sick all weekend. Yuck but feeling better today. Hope you find something interesting if not let me know and I will pick again.


TURKEY
1.Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (Your TBR)
2.Halfway to the Grave by Jeanine Frost (Your TBR)

MASHED POTATOES
3.Double Play by Jill Shalvis (Your TBR)
4.Too Hot To Touch by Louisa Edwards (Your TBR)

GRAVY
5.Wicked Nights by Gena Showalter (Your TBR)
6.Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning (New to you)

PUMPKIN PIE
7.Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston (Your TBR)
8.Virgin River by Robyn Carr (New to you)

[Amy J.]

for Leslie

I meant to have these posted earlier, but I had a tough weekend. I hope you find something to enjoy. For your TBR books, I took two from your free books shelves, and two from your unowned. For your new books, I suggested two from series you haven't started yet, but have on your list and two that should be completely new to you.

1. Turkey-
TBR:
NEW:

2. Mashed Potatoes
TBR:
NEW:

3. Gravy
TBR (Jerrico Barons):
New:

4: Pumpkin Pie
TBR:
New:

[Nikki]

Cathy wrote: "Nikki

Here are your picks. Sorry it took me so long to post them I have been sick all weekend. Yuck but feeling better today. Hope you find something interesting if not let me know and I will pick..."


Thanks for the great picks Cathy! Now to decide which one... they all look so good! :)