2012 December Pick It For Me! Challenge

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Fran wrote: "Karen, I really liked Sno Ho. I have the next one sitting on my kindle. If you ever want to read the next one I would be happy to read it with you :)"

Sounds good Fran, we'll have to look at timing once we get through this month and can start filling new challenge slots! :)

[Sassafrass]

Dee wrote: "made a thread for Gone Country - http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

i figured out where to put it in SRC, so as soon as I finish up my bingo books ..."
Where are u using it SRC?

[Dee]

my task ;) I remembered that my mom introduced me to my love of romance and handed me my first erotic romance when I was like 15 (lol!) and LJ is a common author that she, I and my sisters all enjoy - so I think it works

[Sassafrass]

Ahhh. Lol

[Dee]

i got stuck in traffic on the way home - and that was the result - I think it works just great ;)

[Ty]

Finished my second pifm Blaze of Memory. Very slow start but I eventually got hooked in the end. I swear I'm only continuing this series to get to Sienna and Hawke....

[Shell]

NayNay wrote: "5. Author Barefoot in the Sand You seem to enjoy Roxanne St. Claire novels, and I believe this is her newest one.

I finished Barefoot in the Sand, it was a good read....typical romance. I gave it ..."

I'm glad you liked it! :)

[~Melissa~]

Fran ~ just finished my third pick and second buddy read and ended up really enjoying it. Wasn't too sure in the begining but it grew on me. Thanks for the rec!! Off to start

[Elke]

Ok, finished my 5th pick !! It was good...defintely reading the rest of the series!!

On to #6!

[D.G.]

Elke! Overachiever, LOL!

[Elke]

D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "Elke! Overachiever, LOL!"

Lol!! It helps when they are shorter books!

[NayNay]

1. Release Date (within the last six months) Rapture I've read this series on audiobook, which has a fantastic narrator Eric G. Dove! I've yet to listen to this one, but it's on my TBR list.

Well I finished another book from my list, and it was good. A good edition to the Fallen Angel series, gave it 4 stars.

Thanx Shell

[Brett]

Elke wrote: "Ok, finished my 5th pick !! It was good...defintely reading the rest of the series!!

On to #6!"

Woot! :)

[Shell]

NayNay wrote: "1. Release Date (within the last six months) Rapture I've read this series on audiobook, which has a fantastic narrator Eric G. Dove! I've yet to listen to this one, but it's on my TBR list.

Well ..."

Glad you liked it. I actually picked up the audiobook from the library. I'm hoping to begin it sometime after the holidays.

[Alexis]

Sandy wrote: "I finished one of my picks, .
It was a light, funny read. Pretty much what I expect from a Stephanie Plum book. Thanks to Lexa for the nudge to read it hot o..."

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I really love this series, although I'm only on the 8th book. I like to read them when I'm upset they always make me laugh.

[Elke]

Ok...done with my 6th pick Dirty!! I liked it...I may read the second book. So...I think I am done with my picks for the month! Thanks again Brett for the great recommendations!!

[Ty]

You ladies are seriously enablers of the first order. I just joined SRC and I'm reading the rules quite anxiously. It's massive.....

In other news, I've finished my third pick, Causing Havoc. It was a slow starter but turned out pretty good. I am definitely continuing the series!

[Brett]

Elke wrote: "Ok...done with my 6th pick Dirty!! I liked it...I may read the second book. So...I think I am done with my picks for the month! Thanks again Brett for the great recommendations!!"

I'm glad you liked them!

[D.G.]

Ty wrote: "You ladies are seriously enablers of the first order. I just joined SRC and I'm reading the rules quite anxiously. It's massive.....

In other news, I've finished my third pick, Causing Havoc. It w..."

LOL, Ty! I joined as well and it took me like a couple of days to read the rules, LOL!

[Sassafrass]

Ty wrote: "You ladies are seriously enablers of the first order. I just joined SRC and I'm reading the rules quite anxiously. It's massive.....

In other news, I've finished my third pick, Causing Havoc. It w..."

Oh YAY, Ty! Welcome to the SRC challenge. You're gonna love it!

[Fran, Moderator]

~Melissa~ wrote: "Fran ~ just finished my third pick and second buddy read and ended up really enjoying it. Wasn't too sure in the begining but it grew on ..."

I'm glad you ended up liking it Melissa!

[~Melissa~]

Ty wrote: "You ladies are seriously enablers of the first order. I just joined SRC and I'm reading the rules quite anxiously. It's massive....."

I totally agree Ty about the enablers,lol!
I went and joined too and figured I would keep peeking until the Spring one starts.....

[Daffodil]

Larissa wrote: "Daffodil wrote: "Larissa

I started over the weekend. I'm enjoying it."

I'm glad to hear that! Let me know what you think of it when you finish it (:"

I finished Eon last night. It would have been sooner, but it was a little big to carry back and forth to work on the bus.

The beginning really drew me in and I was eager to continue, but somewhere in the middle I found myself wishing the pace would pick up a little. It finally did and I couldn't put the book down until I finished. I really want to know what happens next and I'm definitely going to be on the lookout for the second book.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

I finished Game for Anything late last night (or more accurately, early this morning), and I loved it! Thanks for reading it with me and for all the great recommendations this month, Sassafrass!

[Sassafrass]

~KarenH~ wrote: "I finished Game for Anything late last night (or more accurately, early this morning), and I loved it! Thanks for reading it with me and for all the great recommendations this month, Sassafrass!"

I'm so glad you liked it. I did too. We'll have to BR the next one too. :)

[~Melissa~]

Fran wrote: "~Melissa~ wrote: "Fran ~ just finished my third pick and second buddy read and ended up really enjoying it. Wasn't too sure in the begini..."

I think I might check out some of her other books....

[Fran, Moderator]

~Melissa~ wrote: "Fran wrote: "~Melissa~ wrote: "Fran ~ just finished my third pick and second buddy read and ended up really enjoying it. Wasn't too sure ..."

I loved of hers.

[Larissa]

Daffodil wrote: "Larissa wrote: "Daffodil wrote: "Larissa

I started over the weekend. I'm enjoying it."

I'm glad to hear that! Let me know what you think of it when you ..."

Really glad to know that you enjoyed it! Maybe one day I'll try it on :D

[Dee]

I love all these SRC newbies ;) I would say just jump in - get your name set up - and start posting - because there are 20 point tasks each season - that are essentially drawn out of a hat - as long as you have 100 points on the board (I think)

[Breann]

Dee wrote: "I love all these SRC newbies ;) I would say just jump in - get your name set up - and start posting - because there are 20 point tasks each season - that are essentially drawn out of a hat - as lo..."

I was just poking around over there. Looks scary.

[Christina]

I just joined the SRC as well since I heard everyone talking about it. I will admit that it is very intimidating. Just reading through the rules and the tasks is like reading a small book. I need to figure out where to start...

[Kristina Simon]

Dee wrote: "I love all these SRC newbies ;) I would say just jump in - get your name set up - and start posting - because there are 20 point tasks each season - that are essentially drawn out of a hat - as llong as you have 100 points on the board (I think)"

Correct ;-)

[Sassafrass]

Ok, MountainKat

Here's what I've read so far:

--I wasn't too fond of Eva and her neediness in this one but they really pulled it out for me in the end.
--ABSOLUTELY FREAKIN' AMAZING!!!! AMAZING!!!!

--Sorry, I couldn't wait. This one was quite the surprise...who knew Gavin had it in him!

I also finished my BR - which was great. I'll definitely continue with that series.

I need some "comfort food" so to speak so now I've on to

Here's what's still left to read:






Buddy Reads:

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Dee wrote: "I love all these SRC newbies ;) I would say just jump in - get your name set up - and start posting - because there are 20 point tasks each season - that are essentially drawn out of a hat - as lo..."

I feel like an idiot but what is SRC??

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Sassafrass wrote: "Ok, MountainKat

Here's what I've read so far:

--I wasn't too fond of Eva and her neediness in this one but they really pulled it out for me in the end.
[bookc..."

Wow! You are getting a lot more reading done than I am!!

[Sassafrass]

@Karen, SRC is a quarterly reading challenge where you complete tasks to gain points.
http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/2...

[Sassafrass]

So, MountainKat!

Here's what I've read so far:

--I wasn't too fond of Eva and her neediness in this one but they really pulled it out for me in the end.
--ABSOLUTELY FREAKIN' AMAZING!!!! AMAZING!!!!

--Sorry, I couldn't wait. This one was quite the surprise...who knew Gavin had it in him!

I also finished my BR - which was great. I'll definitely continue with that series.

--such a heartwarming story. I really needed it after the week I had. Really enjoyed it!

--I didn't know what to think when I got to the first chapter, but I ended up really enjoying this. It reminded me of the Hangover!

I think I'll start on next.

Here's what's still left to read:

[SandyC]

Lexa wrote: "Sandy wrote: "I finished one of my picks, .
It was a light, funny read. Pretty much what I expect from a Stephanie Plum book. Thanks to Lexa for the nudge to..."

Lexa, if I recall correctly, #8 is one of my favorites because it was heavy on Ranger. I can always use more Ranger! :-)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Sassafrass! You are rocking it this month! I'm glad you are enjoying your picks! =)

If you want to do a buddy read of Holiday Kink, I'm game - picked up the book earlier this month. I don't think I am free though until the end of this week, maybe Thursday, or the right after Christmas. We have a house full from Sunday until Wednesday morning!

[Debra]

okay i have not been on in a while much less added some books i have been reading with out internet for last few days..lol but i fiished Prisoner of My Desireand havent started a new one its a busy weekend and 3 days of week but come wed evening i will again be more free wtih time to read and et some more books done.. yay for xmas vacation

[Sassafrass]

MountainKat wrote: "Sassafrass! You are rocking it this month! I'm glad you are enjoying your picks! =)

If you want to do a buddy read of Holiday Kink, I'm game - picked up the book earlier this month. I don't th..."

MK, just let me know. I'm down for whenever. It's a short book, so it won't be hard to squeeze in for me. :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Sassafrass wrote: "MK, just let me know. I'm down for whenever. It's a short book, so it won't be hard to squeeze in for me. :) "

OK! =) And short is good for me, especially this month!

[Suzanne]

I read and it was a short cute little book! The dialogue was funny and I enjoyed the main characters even though the scenario was a stretch to the imagination. But it was good, I gave it 4 stars!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Dee, I finished two more picks - My Kind of Christmas, super sweet comfort food, and Gone Country, another great book in the Rough Rider series! Gone Country was sort of a buddy read with Sassafrass and Dee, but it looks like we are all reading at different times... You were right Sassafrass - so good!!

I hope to fit in another buddy read with Sassafrass and another pick from Dee too!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

I finished two more picks - My Kind of Christmas and Seduction and Snacks, which was a buddy read with Sassafrass and maybe a few others. I enjoyed it and will definitely read the rest of the series, but the humor did get a little old for me by the end of the book. I guess it's a good thing that it looks like the second book is about 20% shorter - should be just about perfect! :D

Thanks for the picks and the buddy read, Sassafrass - I'm hoping to get through another pick or two before the end of the month!

[Debra]

OK finished my first book prisenor of desire great book give it a 4 star.
not sure which pick to read next yet. sorry its been crazy around here, but thanks to me reading the posts here about SRC n now I'm going to check it out. I must say the last few months I've been a member I truly love it. now to just get caught up on my picks n read and add my books I've been reading

[Fran, Moderator]

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[D.G.]

I just finished my third pick: and enjoyed it a lot! Thanks Karen for the great picks! I haven't read as many books for a PIFM in a long time. ;)

[Christina]

Ok, I just finished today. I liked it and added the next one to my list of books to read. I gave it 4 stars since I couldn't put it down and finished it quicker than I finish most books. The only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars is because I thought it was a little cheesy. It was definitely HOT though.

I also tried reading this month. I really didn't like it and couldn't finish it. I got it as a free book from Amazon, so I'm not too disappointed.

I have from the library and I'm looking forward to starting that one next.

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D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "I just finished my third pick: and enjoyed it a lot! Thanks Karen for the great picks! I haven't read as many books for a PIFM in a long time. ;)"

Im so happy that you are liking hem :) Yay!