2012 December Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Erin]

Sandy wrote: "Hello Erin!
Here are your picks for December:

1. Release Date: The Casual Vacancy (I would love to buddy read this)
I can't tell if you've already read The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (which is ..."

Thanks for the picks Sandy, there are so many I want to read! I'm definitely gonna go with and will have to see what else I can fit in. I'm on the waiting list for The Casual Vacancy and Shadow of Night at my library, so maybe those will come in finally this month.

[Regina]

Dawn (Kat N Hat) wrote: "For Regina, hope you find something you like!


1. Release Date - Pick one book that was released within the last 6 months, and one that was released at least 2 years ago.

Rogue Rider by Larissa I..."

Thanks for the recs.

My copy of Rogue Rider is on the way, so I´ll try to read it in December. And I´m also reading Playing with Fire

[Emily]

Irina wrote: "Hey Emily!
Here are my pick for you. Hope you find something good to read..

1. Release Date - Pick one book that was released within the last 6 months, and one that was released at least 2 years a..."

Thanks for the recs. I am going to be reading

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Joyce

We had lots of books in common, so I had fun looking through your shelves. I hope you find something intriguing to read.

1. Release Date
TBR - Iced by Karen Marie Moning (pub 10/29/12). You seemed to love the fever series, so it must be time to start something new by her.
New - The Corset Diaries by Katie MacAlister (pub 5/4/04), yeah it's also on your TBR, but it doesn't look like you've read her before. This is a fun story with the characters being on a reality TV show set in historical times.



2. Book Length
TBR - Divine By Mistake by P.C. Cast (698 pgs). Interesting idea for a story and I love anything to do with Greek mythology.
New - Sweet Inspiration by Penny Watson (164 pgs) is a different Christmas story. Santa has 5 hunky sons. This is about the eldest who is also a baker. Yum.



3. Author
TBR - Kiss of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon. Wulf is one of my favorite Dark Hunters, of course all of the first 6 guys rank in my favorites. Plus, once you finish this, Vane and Bride's book is next.
New - Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison. Great book, one of my few 5 stars. Lots of hype, but it lives up to it. Plus, a neat mystery that I didn't figure out until the reveal and then went Doh!



4. Cover
TBR - One and Only by Bianca D'Arc (Hot, if you couldn't guess). Hot cover and interesting blurb, I even added it to my Amazon wishlist.
New - Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie (cool). I'm surprised you haven't read her, she is one of my favorite authors who always delivers a good read with some kooky characters. This is one of my favorite books and I re-read it at least once a year.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Kelli wrote: "Hi Diane-Firefly~'s! Hope you enjoy my picks for you!


1. Release Date -

(Older)

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11...

(Newer)

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10...-..."

Kelli,

Thanks for the picks. I think you might have copied the wrong URL for the new author choice as it is , which was also the pick for long book.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Hi Fran!

I finally have your picks here. The good news is that except for a couple of books, I got all of them from your "excited-to-read" shelf. The bad news is that I haven't read any of the books in your shelf, so I have to use my 'reading esp' to predict which books will be great reads. : )

1. Release Date
by Sylvia Day
or
by Megan Hart

2. Book Length
by Cara McKenna
or
by Tiffany Reisz

3. Author
by Lora Leigh
or
by Anne Calhoun

4. Cover
by Jodi Redford
or
by Amy Lane

Happy reading, Fran!

[Dolores]

Hi Macwolf01[Elise] here are your reccomendations! :

1. for the new read and for the old read.
2. which is under 200 pages and which is over 400 pages.
3. since you love to read Nalini Singh or .
4. or

I hope you enjoy my picks for you it looks like we have the same taste in alot of the books we read. If you need me to repick though just let me know :) Happy Reading!

[Larissa]

Hmm, Dolores, I thought you were picking out for me...?

[Fran, Moderator]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Hi Fran!

I finally have your picks here. The good news is that except for a couple of books, I got all of them from your "excited-to-read" shelf. The bad news is that I haven't read any of the bo..."


Thanks for the great picks Yz!

I will definitely read . I hope to get to several more. I'd love to fit in , , and . Thanks again!

[Kelli]

Diane,

I did! Sorry about that! I meant to paste "On the Island" by Tracey Garvis Graves :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Larissa wrote: "Hmm, Dolores, I thought you were picking out for me...?"

Larissa, you are right - looks like Dolores was looking at the wrong list. I'm sure Karen will let her know soon. ( I happen to know she was taking her mom to a late afternoon appt today.)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Sassafrass wrote: "My goodness, MountainKat, I think I may end up doing all of your picks this month. I'm going to have to really look at this! Lol"

Oh, I am so glad you like them! I loved playing in your shelves, but they were a little scary - now I want to go shopping! Let me know if you want to do any buddy reads. =)

[Larissa]

MountainKat wrote: "Larissa wrote: "Hmm, Dolores, I thought you were picking out for me...?"

Larissa, you are right - looks like Dolores was looking at the wrong list. I'm sure Karen will let her know soon. ( I hap..."

Alright then. Thanks! (:

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

Elizabeth I hope you enjoy these picks - if you a need re-pick please let me know....

1 RELEASE DATE:
Within 6 Months: Barefoot Season by Susan Mallery
At Least 2 Years Ago:
Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins

2 BOOK LENGTH:
Short Book (under 200 pages): Club Shadowlands by Cherise Sinclair
Long Book (over 200 pages): Firefly Lane by Kristen Hannah

3 AUTHOR:
Loves: Bloodlines by Richelle Mead
Never Read: One For The Money by Janet Evanovich

4 COVER:
Hot: Wild, Wicked, & Wanton by Jaci Burton
Cool: Sweet Surrender by Maya Banks

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

Thank you Katie for the picks....

My picks:
The Charm School, susan wiggs
The Raven Prince, elizabeth hoyt
The Mane Event, shelly laurenston
The Perfect Play, jaci burton
The Lost Duke of Wyndham, julia quinn
Victorious Star, morgan hawke

I almost picked them all - not sure how many I will get too but they were all looked too good to pass up lol

[Sassafrass]

~KarenH~

I got all of your pics from you're "Can't Wait to Read" shelf as requested. We've got similar tastes, so I hope you enjoy your picks!

1. Release Date: (6 months)
(over 2 years)

both of these are on my TBR as well so if you want to buddy read let me know. :)

2. Book Length: (under 200 pages)
(over 400 pages)


3. Author: --you seemed to like Robyn Carr's books

--this one is a great read and it doesn't look like you've read any Sylvia Day books before.


4. Cover
HOT:

COOL:

I hope you enjoy your picks. Sorry again about the wait.

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Ab2y wrote: "Hi Elise , its nice to pick for you :)

1. Release Date: and ..."

Hi Ab2y ... great picks Thanks! Not sure what I'm going to read yet but I'm going to try getting one of them thru the library.

Thanks again!

[Tiffanny]

TY
Here are your picks. You have a huge list of books that you've already read. I've tried to add a few authors that you don't have on your list or books by an author that you had on your to-read list. I hope that you find something that you'll enjoy, but if none of these books really strike your fancy just let me know =)

1. The Darkest Hour or Eternal Rider

2. Giving Chase ( I love the Chase Brothers series and the Brown Siblings series by Lauren Dane!!) or Kiss of Steel

3. Broken or Blaze of Memory ( I really enjoy Broken and have reread it several times because of the main characters. I saw that you really liked the Guild Hunter Series...as did I =) I struggled through the middle of the psy-changling series and actually skipped 3 books to read about Sienna and Hawke...which was good....anyways, I thought you might want to continue on in the series)

4. When You Dare or Causing Havoc ---> Both of these books are by Lori Foster. I choose them for HOT because the first cover makes you sweat, and the second is about MMA fighting with lots of sweating. Both good books =) AND The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf This book is funny and also takes place in Alaska ---> COOL

Happy Reading!

[Mimmy]

Susanne wrote: "Hi Roxy *waves*

I had fun going through your books! This is my first PIFM so I hope I got it right. I've tried to mix a bit between your ongoing series, your tbr and some new ones xD Hope you like..."

Thanks Susanne for the picks! I'm going to read Something About You and Passion Unleashed. Let me know when you're going to start Annie's Song and I'll try to jump into the BR.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Kelli wrote: "Diane,

I did! Sorry about that! I meant to paste "On the Island" by Tracey Garvis Graves :)"

Thanks! I will definitely read and something else, possibly or

[Elizabeth]

Sallie(Shuga) wrote: "Elizabeth I hope you enjoy these picks - if you a need re-pick please let me know....

1 RELEASE DATE:
Within 6 Months: Barefoot Season by Susan Mallery
At Least 2 Years Ago:
Hex Hall by Rach..."

Thank you for the great picks Sallie! I will probably start with Hex Hall, as I didn't get to it last month but wanted to! Not sure what I will read afterwards though! Thanks again!

[Pam]

Raine-
I am the process of finalizing your picks. Promise they will be up tomorrow! It's been the week from...

[~Melissa~]

Skandia I have your picks but computer problems as well :(
Will get them up first thing in the morning ~ sorry for the delay.....

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Larissa wrote: "Hmm, Dolores, I thought you were picking out for me...?"

Larissa, I've sent Dolores a PM explaining what happened, and if for some reason she can't do a set of picks for you someone else will.

Thanks, Kat, for keeping tabs on things while I was gone today!

[Nancy H]

Regina wrote: "Nancy

Here are my recs for you. I tried to pick one book from your TBR and one new to you. Hope you like them.

1. Release Date:

Whitinn last 6 months:Stolen - great romantic suspense
At least 2 ..."

Regina, Thanks for the great picks. I am not sure which one I will pick up first, but they all sound good. Several people in the past have recommended the Singh one, so I may do that one as soon as I can get to the library to pick it up.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Hey, Sassafrass!

Thanks for the AMAZING picks! They sure were worth the wait (and the wait wasn't that bad).

I'm definitely planning on reading at the very least and and I hope I can get to a few more once my challenges are done for the month.

Thanks again for the great picks!

[Katie]

Sallie(Shuga) wrote: "Thank you Katie for the picks....

My picks:
The Charm School, susan wiggs
The Raven Prince, elizabeth hoyt
The Mane Event, shelly laurenston
The Perfect Play, jaci burton
The Lost Duke of Wyndham,..."

I'm so glad you liked them! Can't wait to see what you think of them all. :)

[Colette]

Rachel- Goodbye Borders wrote: "Hello Colette
1. Release Date
a). New: Reflected in You- Just released and I saw you loved the first one.
b). Older: The Darkest Hour- I've heard good things about this series
Just the Sexiest ..."

Thanks Rachel for all the books you have picked for me. I had such a hard time deciding which ones to read. This is a very busy month for me so I am only going to pick a couple, however, I will be starting a new shelf so I can revisit the books that are new to me :)
Reflected in You, The Darkest Hour, and Mystery Man....I can't wait to get started!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Colette wrote: "Hi D.G.~Shameless Hussy~
This is my first "pick it" challenge....I sooo enjoyed rummaging through your TBR shelf! If I am off base on my picks I'd be happy to find something that better suites your..."

Colette, it looks like you are the second person this month to pick from the wrong list! The list in message #2 is just the initial sign-up list - the pairings for actually making picks are in message #4. You were supposed to pick for Brett. Can you do a set of recommendations for Brett, or would you rather someone else do it?

[Nancy H]

Hi Pollyanna,
Karen suggested I add some more titles to give you a few more choices, so here are some additional ones, some from your TBR, and some that I have read and liked that were a bit spicier than the first ones I listed.

Pollyanna,
Here are the picks for you. You have lots and lots of good books on your lists, so if you don't see anything here you like, please let me know and I will give you more picks.

1. Release Date - Within the last 6 months: Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry;
At least 2 years ago: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. The first one looks interesting, and I chose the second one because you seem to like classics.
A few more from at least two years ago: She Went All the Way by Meg Cabot; Julia's Chocolates by Cathy Lamb

2. Book Length - A short book (under 200 pages): Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen; A long book (over 400 pages): Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel. Both of these seem like they might appeal to you based on books you have already read.
Another short one from your TBR: Pride and Promiscuity: The Lost Sex Scenes of Jane Austen
Another longer one with a passionate romance: Wuthering Heights

3. Author - Choose a book by an author that your pickee loves: Bad Boys Do by Victoria Dahl; One that they have never read before: The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. I saw that you liked the first Dahl one in that series. I recently read the second pick here and really liked it.

4. Cover - Select a book with a HOT cover: Fever, 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson
One with a COOL cover: Hot Ice by Nora Roberts. The first one is a good historical fiction one and the second one has both hot and cold on the cover!
More Hot/Cool Covers: And One Last Thing by Molly Harper; Can't Stand the Heat (Recipe for Love #1) by Louisa Edwards; French Quarter (Hot in the City #1) by Lacey Alexander

If you need more titles, PLEASE let me know and I will be happy to add even more.

[Joyce]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Joyce

We had lots of books in common, so I had fun looking through your shelves. I hope you find something intriguing to read.

1. Release Date
TBR - Iced by Karen Marie Moning (pub 10/29/12). Y..."

Thank you for the wonderful picks. I think I'll start with
The Corset Diaries and then Kiss of the Night and if I have time Iced I do have that one on audible so I might read it along with one of the others. Can't wait to get started.

[Colette]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Colette wrote: "Hi D.G.~Shameless Hussy~
This is my first "pick it" challenge....I sooo enjoyed rummaging through your TBR shelf! If I am off base on my picks I'd be happy to find something that be..."

I'm sorry I will do it...ugh! I am so green. I apologize, I really thought I checked the list for the most recent date. I'll delete my post to D.G.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Colette wrote: "I'm sorry I will do it...ugh! I am so green. I apologize, I really thought I checked the list for the most recent date. I'll delete my post to D.G. "

Thanks, Colette, and don't worry about goofing - it happens! We're a pretty easy bunch to get along with, and you're definitely not the first person to make that mistake (not even the first person this month). I hope you enjoy the challenge - it can be very addicting!

[Colette]

Hi Brett....

I really enjoyed your TBR...I picked up some for my TBR :) If you need me to add more I would be happy to find something else from your list!....enjoy and happy reading!


1) Release Date
a) New- last 6 months
Reflected in You (Crossfire, #2)
b) Older- at least 2 yrs ago
Fragile (Rafferty, #1)
Giving Chase (Chase Brothers, #1)

2) Book Length
a) Short- under 200
Hot Ink
12 Rounds
b) Longer- over 400
On Dublin Street
The Siren (The Original Sinners, #1)

3) Author
a) Favorite
Taking a Shot (Play by Play, #3)
Lover At Last (BDB, #11)
b) New
About Last Night
Just the Sexiest Man Alive
4) Cover
a) Hot-
When You Dare (Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor, #1
b) Cool-
City of Women

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Sassafrass,

I just discovered that I'd missed your note about buddy reads the first time through - I'd love to do a buddy read of Game for Anything if I can make the timing work (December is a busy month...). I'll PM you once I have a better idea of what my schedule looks like.

Thanks again for the great picks!

[Gigi]

Hi Rebecca!

I hope you find something you enjoy. If not, I'll be happy to pick again.

Release Date - Pick one book that was released within the last 6 months, and one that was released at least 2 years ago.


Book Length - Recommend a short book (under 200 pages) and a long book (over 400 pages).


Author - Choose a book by an author that your pickee loves, and one that they have never read before.


Cover - Select a book with a HOT cover and one with a COOL cover. Feel free to use whatever definitions of HOT and COOL work best for you. ;)


Happy reading!

[Gigi]

Breann wrote: "Hi Gigi! Hope you find something in my picks for you! I chose one book from your to-read and then one M/M from my read shelf.

Release Date: Seduction and Snacks is a fun and light read. Really fu..."

Hi Breann! Thank you for the great picks! I'm an anything goes type of gal. However, I've never read an M/M. So, I think I'm well overdue- Promises it is! Thank you again

[S]

Roxy wrote: "Thanks Susanne for the picks! I'm going to read Something About You and Passion Unleashed. Let me know when you're going to start Annie's Song and I'll try to jump into the BR. "

Yay, I will! Hope you enjoy them! Happy reading xD

[Ty]

Tiffanny wrote: "TY
Here are your picks. You have a huge list of books that you've already read. I've tried to add a few authors that you don't have on your list or books by an author that you had on your to-rea..."

Thanks for the picks! I will be reading The Darkest Hour and Blaze of Memory for another challenge in December, so those will definitely get picked. But Causing Havoc is on the backburner. Thanks for feeding my current MMA obsession!

[Breann]

Gigi wrote: "Hi Breann! Thank you for the great picks! I'm an anything goes type of gal. However, I've never read an M/M. So, I think I'm well overdue- Promises it is! Thank you again"


Yay! I'm so glad you picked that one! I saw a couple on your to-read so I new M/M romance wasn't completely out of the question. Promises was one of my first M/M romances I read. It's a great place to start!

[Larissa]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Larissa wrote: "Hmm, Dolores, I thought you were picking out for me...?"

Larissa, I've sent Dolores a PM explaining what happened, and if for some reason she can't do a set of picks for you someon..."

Thank you! :D

[Sassafrass]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Sassafrass,

I just discovered that I'd missed your note about buddy reads the first time through - I'd love to do a buddy read of Game for Anything if I can make the timing work (December is a bus..."



Cool, ~KarenH~! If you want to buddy read Seduction and Snacks, I've got that on my TBR too. LOL

[Sassafrass]

Oooh MountainKat, you are getting me into so much trouble. Ok, here's what I'm attempting to get done this month.

--I've got this on preorder too, so we can surely BR this!

also, I LOVE Eve Langlais. She's got such snarky heroines and her books are hot, so I'll pick up as well if you'd like to BR this too.

Now for the others I'ld like to get to because I've been meaning to get to that and .

And since you recommended it, I'll pick up


Then, if I get time, I'll try to get to , and .

So as you can see, your picks are at absolute hit! LOL, I'll be busy next month for sure. Thanks again!

[~Melissa~]

Skandia So sorry for the delay. Hope it was worth the wait!! I hope you find something you would like to read. If not let me know and we will try again. I attempted to have something from your tbr for each one ~ they are *. Also I'm horrible at limiting myself to one choice so you have several☺
Happy Reading!!

1. Release Date -
New ~ In Flight* released 10/12 On Dublin Street released 8/12 - I recently read this and really enjoyed it.
Old ~ I believe these were both released in 2009. Time to fall in love with the Dom's of Club Shadowland - it is a really good series. Club Shadowlands This is a really emotional read but worth every minute: The Reluctant Dom

2. Book Length -
Short~ Wicked GamesHis Forbidden Submissive I'm planning to do a buddy read of the first one with Fran ~ you are more than welcome to join us if you pick this one. The second one just looks....ummm....yummy

Long~ The Shadow of the Wind* You've started this series by Kristen Ashley - why not continue Lady Luck

3. Author - You gave Firefly Lane 5*'s why not try Winter Garden* or you seem to enjoy Robyn Carr continue her series with Temptation Ridge
New to You ~ You haven't tried Lorelei James yet. This is the first in her Rough Rider's series. Can't believe I waited so long to try it. Long Hard Ride Also Maya Banks is on your TBR but you haven't read anything by her yet this is a really good beginning to the KGI series The Darkest Hour

4. Cover -

Hot~ * the cover says it all and Erin Mccarthy is a sexy, humorous author. I love this series! Or try something by Jaci Burton

Cool~ I just read this last month and loved it. Am planning to read book two this month. You haven't read anything by Karen Marie Moning yet but it is on your TBR maybe now is the time.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Joyce wrote: "Thank you for the wonderful picks. I think I'll start with
The Corset Diaries and then Kiss of the Night and if I have time Iced I do have that one on audible so I might read it along with one of the others. Can't wait to get started.
"

Joyce, I hope you enjoy them :)

[D.G.]

Colette wrote: "I'm sorry I will do it...ugh! I am so green. I apologize, I really thought I checked the list for the most recent date. I'll delete my post to D.G. "

Too bad you deleted your picks for me, Collete! Because I'm still waiting for mine and I'd like to have seen what you chose. :)

[booklovinrn]

Laura,

I had a really good time looking through your TBR. You have a very long and diverse list. I hope I was able to find some you will enjoy. Let me know if nothing appeals so I can try again.

Release Date
In the last 6 months: Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness (July 2012)
At least 2 years ago: Naked in Death by JD Robb (1995)

Book Length
Less than 200 pages: Giving Chase by Lauren Dane (189 pages)
Greater than 400 pages: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (890 pages)

Author
Pickee loves: Trust Me by Brenda Novak (from your favorites shelf)
Never read before: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian (TBR shelf)

Cover
Hot Cover: Dark Lover by JR Ward (red hot)
Cool Cover: A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught (cool blue)

[Lala]

Cathy wrote: "
Laura,


I had a really good time looking through your TBR. You have a very long and diverse list. I hope I was able to find some you will enjoy. Let me know if nothing appeals so I can try agai..."

Thanks Chaty for the picks :) I'll read

[Skandia]

~Melissa~ wrote: " Skandia So sorry for the delay. Hope it was worth the wait!! I hope you find something you would like to read. If not let me know and we will try again. I attempted to have something from your tbr..."

Thanks Melissa for the picks!

looks interesting and I'll gladly join in the BR with you and Fran. Just let me know when and how :)

I want to read and in December also.

[Pollyanna]

Nancy wrote: "Pollyanna,
Here are the picks for you. You have lots and lots of good books on your lists, so if you don't see anything here you like, please let me know and I will give you more picks.

1. Relea..."

Thanks for the recs Nancy I will read Girl Interrupted and I'll try and get Pushing the Limits or The Language of Flowers