2012 December Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Rachel-RN]

Elizabeth wrote: "Hi Rachel-Goodbye Borders:

Here are your picks! Let me know if you need any repicks, or if these will work!

1. Release Date-
-Last 6 Months:Kiss of Steel
-2 years or more:Matched

2. Book ..."

Great choices! I would love to do a buddy read for , just let me know since I will have to check it out from the library:-)I've had and on my TBR for awhile so maybe those too!

[Christina]

Laura wrote: "Hey Christina! Here are your December picks, hope you find something you like.


1. Release Date


2. Book Length
[bookcover:Heart..."

Thanks Laura! The picks look great. I'll see what I can get from the library and I'll let you know what I decide on.

[Christina]

Ashley wrote: "Christina wrote: "Hi Ashley!

1. Release Date
Days of Blood & Starlight For the new release. Let me know if you want to do a buddy read on this one. I just finished the first one a little while ..."

You know, I don't know. I downloaded it on my Kindle since it was a freebie. I am going to look a little bit more for a shorter book. I'll have at least one more pick for you later today. I just cam across a few that I want to look at. Sorry about that.

[[deleted user]]

Hi DG , will have your picks up tomorrow :D
Actually had a rough couple of days !

[Ashley]

Christina wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Christina wrote: "Hi Ashley!

1. Release Date
Days of Blood & Starlight For the new release. Let me know if you want to do a buddy read on this one. I just finished the first one ..."

Thanks I just didnt want to read it and be confused about who the characters are. lol

[D.G.]

Karen wrote: "Hi DG , will have your picks up tomorrow :D
Actually had a rough couple of days !"

No worries, Karen. Thanks for letting me know!

[NayNay]

KATIE

Hi, this is the first PifM that I've done. I hope my picks are alright, if you want me to revisit your shelves, just let me know...

1. Release Date - Pick one book that was released within the last 6 months.... Rapture

and one that was released at least 2 years ago....Where Have all the Cowboys Gone?

2. Book Length - Recommend a short book (under 200 pages)....Ecstasy

and a long book (over 400 pages)....Lover Reborn

3. Author - Choose a book by an author that your pickee loves....Where The Heart Is

and one that they have never read before....A Big Hunk O' Love

4. Cover - Select a book with a HOT cover....The Perfect Play

and one with a COOL cover....Navarro's Promise

[~Melissa~]

Fran and Skandia
Do you have a preference for when you would like to do the buddy read of ? Was thinking either next week or the week after so done before the holidays. Let me know what you think....

[Katie]

NayNay! Thanks for the picks. :) I'm going to go with Lover Reborn so that I'm ready for Lover At Last when it comes out in March!!!!

[Fran, Moderator]

~Melissa~ wrote: " Fran and Skandia
Do you have a preference for when you would like to do the buddy read of ? Was thinking either next week or the week after so done before the holi..."

I can set up a thread if you want. Then if anyone else would like to join us they can stop in and chat about it. How about the 10th?

[Skandia]

Fran wrote: "~Melissa~ wrote: " Fran and Skandia
Do you have a preference for when you would like to do the buddy read of ? Was thinking either next week or the week after so do..."

Works for me :)

[~Melissa~]

Fran and Skandia ~ Works for me too and that would be great if you set up a thread ~ thanks!
Fran - I may lurk in your m/m buddy read for this month too as that one looked good as well on my list

[Fran, Moderator]

Great Melissa!

Please join us! The m/m buddy read is for anyone who wants to join in and read with us. I actually went back and edited my picks for you and added that one after Jane picked it. I was hoping you would join in!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Sassafrass wrote: "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 surel..."

That is great! Dee put Gone Country in my picks as a buddy read too, so that is a definite! I will pick up Holiday Kink too, I've been wanting to try that author! December is going to be fun! Busy, but fun! =)

[Dee]

i did that because I saw that you had rec'd it and I have it on pre-order - so it is going to be a Gone Country partay!!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Dee wrote: "i did that because I saw that you had rec'd it and I have it on pre-order - so it is going to be a Gone Country partay!!!"

Woohoo!!

[Daffodil]

Dee wrote: "I almost feel bad for Daffodil having to brave my shelves for the second month in a row ;)"

That's okay, I enjoy browsing through other people's shelves. My main problem is my only internet access through the week is at work. So unless we're slow, which we weren't this week, I'm a Hit & Run poster. Unfortunately, that means I won't be able to work on this challenge until later tonight. I'll have your recommendations up tomorrow, which is before the Dec 2 deadline but not before the 1st. Sorry.

I really wish the local library would get their internet access software figured out. I'd be on every night that way. Whenever it reaches one of the GR is at full capacity screens, it automatically kicks the site over to the proscribed list. After that, you cannot access any single page on GR from a library computer. It stays that way until they physically go in and clear it from the list. Sometimes it takes a couple weeks even when I inform them of the problem. The next time I go in it's a guessing game as to how long I'll have access before it happens all over again. I finally decided it just wasn't worth the headache.

[Dee]

don't worry Daffodil! I have plenty of books to read (as much as I whine about being bored!)

[Katie]

Dee wrote: "don't worry Daffodil! I have plenty of books to read (as much as I whine about being bored!)"

Oh, Dee, say it ain't so! And here we all think we're doing you a big favor when we post something early! Lol!

[Dee]

that doesn't get you off the hook from posting bingo categories early Katie! because you don't have to troll through my shelves for those!!

besides I had a crappy day at military medical and think you should take sympathy on me and post category early ;)

[Katie]

Ah, I suppose that's true. Your shelves are massive.

Well, I did post something exciting over there. It's not today's category, but maybe it will help to make up for your crappy day. :)

[[deleted user]]

Hi Ruth Anne!

Sorry it took some time to get the list up, but it's definitely hard to pick! Lol, I've never done this before. I hope you find something that looks appealing, otherwise I'd be happy to re-pick for you of course.

Release Date - One book that was released within the last 6 months, and one that was released at least 2 years ago.
1. Beauty and the Bounty Hunter by Lori Austin
2. Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas



Book Length - A short book (under 200 pages) and a long book (over 400 pages).
1. Naked by Raine Miller
2. When You Dare by Lori Foster



Author - A book by an author that your pickee loves, and one that they have never read before.
1. Heart of the Dragon by Gena Showalter
2. The Siren by Tiffany Reisz



Cover - A book with a HOT cover and one with a COOL cover.
1. Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks
2. Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning

[Colette]

D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "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..."

Sorry :( I actually really enjoyed your shelf. You read books I never would have considered but found myself wanting to try something new! Thanks for broadening my horizons. I wish I would have saved my picks for you too!

[Isha]

Hi Shell! Here are your picks.


1. Release Date

New Release - Iced by Karen Marie Its seems you've read most of the fever series so thought you might want to read iced or On Dublin Street by Samantha Young
Old Release - Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning, this book is one of my favourites so I hope you enjoy it too.

2. Book Length

Short - Whitetail Rock by Anne Tenino is a short m/m read that is currently free on goodreads or Wicked Games by Jill Myles
Long - Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell I've heard many good things about the book or Savor the danger by Lori Foster as you've liked the previous two books, I thought you might want to continue with the series.

3. Author

Favourite Author - Ilona Andrews seems to be one your favourite authors so I thought you might like to start Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews which is the first book in her Kate Daniels World series or you might like to continue with the In death series Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb
New Author - The Highland Pleasures series is one of my favourite historical series so thought might want to try The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley or Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec

4. Cover

Hot - by Jaci Burton
Cool - by Julie James another amazing book in the series or by Jill Shalvis

[Dolores]

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

I am so sorry Larissa!! I think I got alittle confused. Please forgive me.
Here are your picks for the month of December :

1. for new book or for the old.

2. For under 200 pages and for over 400 pages .

3. Since you have read several books by Nalini Singh here is and here is an author you have not read Sara Fawkes.. .

4. Now for the hot cover and for the cool cover .

I hope you enjoy my picks for you! And once again I am sorry for the mix up :)

[Pam]

Raine-
Here are my picks for you :)
RELEASE DATE
Poison Princess published October 2012 and from your (extensive) TBR
The Sugar Queen published in 2008 and my favorite Sarah Addison Allen

BOOK LENGTH
The Witness from your TBR and 488 pages. I liked the characters in this book.
Of Swine and Roses a cute, quick novella

AUTHOR
Sins of the Night you seem to like Sherrilyn Kenyon and it's the next in the series
Barefoot in the Sand by Roxanne St. Claire. From your TBR but it doesn't seem like you have read anything by her. Light romance.

COVER
Night Walker
and described in a quoted review as "hot romance and cool characters"

author is not new to you but you don't have seem to have read any books with "Christmas" in the title and snow is always "cool"

[NayNay]

Thanks for the picks Shell.....I am going with Rapture, but I will probably read more on the list depending how busy it gets for the holidays.

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Susanne, I'm so sorry for the delay. I am home for the evening. I should be able to get this done tonight.

[Ruth Ann]

Rebecca ζ wrote: "Hi Ruth Anne!

Sorry it took some time to get the list up, but it's definitely hard to pick! Lol, I've never done this before. I hope you find something that looks appealing, otherwise I'd be happ..."

Hi Rebecca-For being new to this, you picked some great books. Now I need to find out which ones I want to read!!

Welcome to the Pick-It-For-Me Challenges!

[Christina]

Ashley

Here are two additional short stories for you to chose from:
Naked - This one looks very interresting.
Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1) - You seem to have read some of her other books, but not this one.

If you don't find something that you like on your list, please let me know and I can do some re-picks.

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Susanne, If you don't find what you are looking for, please let me know and I'll try again. You seem to have a great many more historical romance novels than I do but I'll do my best.

1. Release Date - Older - - I've not heard of this book before finding it on your Winter-Reading shelf. The reviews look great and I might even have to track this down for me.
Newer - - OK, so the book doesn't come out until the 17th of Dec. That is still plenty of time to read it by the end of the month. You have yet to read a Molly Harper book? You will love it!

2. Book Length - Shorter - You have on your TBR list. However, if you are looking for something that EVERYONE should read at some point in time and is short but meaningful, you can't beat .
Longer - - You've recently added the whole series to your TBR. Why don't you get started with this stout entry?

3. Author - Old Favorite - - I know you aren't much of a PNR fan but I'm trying to give you a broad spectrum of choices. You gave the first in the series a solid ***** rating (and well deserved). This is the second and it continues to be a solid series all the way through. For a contemporary choice, go with . You've liked some of the others by this author and I think you will like this one as well.
New Blood - - I am not a lover of historical romance but I actually really liked this one. Give it some consideration. For something a bit more modern, go with . A fun spicy read.

4. Cover - Hot - - I just read this and LOVED it. One of the best menage stories I have ever read. If BDSM is more your thing then definitely read . Another excellent book to be sure.
Cool - - snow? That's 'cool' right? It's on your TBR and is a lot of fun. Give it a shot.

OK, if you need something different let me know and I'll attempt to satisfy your desires.

[Brett]

Colette wrote: "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 ..."

Thanks for the picks! I'll read for sure. I'm reading it for another challenge. :) And maybe afterwards.

[Ashley]

Christina wrote: "Ashley

Here are two additional short stories for you to chose from:
Naked - This one looks very interresting.
Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1) - You seem to have read some of her other books,..."

Thanks! I am going to try to read.



And maybe I find the size of it to be a little daunting.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Ashley wrote: "And maybe I find the size of it to be a little daunting."

Ashley, if you listen to audiobooks at all, the audio version is narrated by Davina Porter and is absolutely AMAZING! I never would have made it though the first book in the series if I was reading it (I'm extremely intimidated by overly long books), but I'm down to the last one (so far) in audio, and have loved every minute of them.

[Iris]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Hi Iris!

I had fun going through your shelves! We have quite a bit in common, but also some definite differences. I’m horrible at limiting myself to one pick per category, so you ended up with t..."

Karen, these picks look great. I'd definitely be up for a buddy read.

[Iris]

Pat,it's been a really long day and I'm burnt. I'm having a blast going through your tbr list. I promise I'll have your picks ready for you tomorrow.

[Raine]

Pam, thank you for going through my extensive TBR pile, which is a hopeless mess, I know. I really love your picks.

We have an anual holiday coming up in four days, Sinterklaas, where everybody gives gifts to each other and there is a big chance I will be getting so I definitely will be reading that one.
But as I loved all the other picks, I hope to get to so many as possible.

[S]

Thanks Photojim for the amazing picks! I want to read them all xD Too many books, too little time! Lol!

I will definitely read Devil's Bride. I'm so excited to start a new series! We just got a lot of snow here so I will also do my best to read How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf xD It's been long forgotten.

I will also try to read The Little Prince - thanks for suggesting it to me! How can I have missed it?

If times allow it I will also read Tempted and Storm's Heart.



Cut & Run seems awesome right? I just booked a BR for it in January so unfortunately it has to wait. Hope you enjoy it if you track it down!

[Daffodil]

Hi Dee

Hope you find something great on your list this month. Let me know if there are any problems and I'll come back and fix it.

1. Release Date
Old: Fade to Black by Leslie Parrish -- I've had this on my TBR for quite some time also. If you'd like to attempt a buddy read, I'm willing.
New: The Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts -- You can't go wrong with Nora! LOL. I really enjoyed the first two in this trilogy and am looking forward to Hope's story (and finding out what happened to Billy).

2. Book Length
Short: Seducing Jane Porter by Dominique Adair -- I didn't see any Adair on your shelves and thought she might fit.
Long: Fire by Kristen Cashore -- (I'm assuming your Bookmooch shelf has unread titles. If this isn't true, I can pick something else for you.) I really enjoyed Graceling and hope to read this myself someday. Unfortunately, it's lost in my TBR somewhere.

3. Author
Love them: Crave by J.R. Ward -- It looks like you really enjoy the Black Dagger books, but so far you've only read the first book in this series.
Who? Ravenous by Sharon Ashwood -- I enjoyed this first book in a paranormal romance series and was intrigued by all the possibilities based on the world building.

4. Cover
HOT Fighting the Undertow by Eden Rivers -- I've not read anything by this author, but the cover sure caught my attention.
COOL Viper Moon by Lee Roland -- Another book I've had on my TBR for a while. I'd be willing to attempt a buddy read with this one if you want to try and track down a copy.

[[deleted user]]

@Ruth Ann - Oh, that's great to hear! I hope you find something you'll end up really liking. I actually found plenty I got curious about myself from your shelves, so I might have to pick up a few myself. This is really fun!

Thanks!

[Raine]

Suzanne, I'm glad you like the books I have picked for you. as it is my first time in this challenge I was a bit nervous about that.

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Susanne wrote: "Thanks Photojim for the amazing picks! I want to read them all xD Too many books, too little time! Lol!"

Sorry it took me so long to get them to you. It has been one of 'those' weeks. Deep breath and some time with my wife and all is right with the world again.

This morning I'm looking back over the picks and realize that for the 'C' category, I really didn't pick anything exceptionally explicit. Tempted is the only one that can be classified as erotica and it's more of a good story than an erotic tale. If you are disappointed by the lack of smut factor I'm sure I can come up with a couple of suggestions for you. (ok so maybe the Lora Leigh has some erotic elements too but still nowhere near an Opal Carew or Emma Holly smut-fest level)

[D.G.]

Colette wrote: "Sorry :( I actually really enjoyed your shelf. You read books I never would have considered but found myself wanting to try something new! Thanks for broadening my horizons. I wish I would have saved my picks for you too! "

I read pretty much everything. :) Which books looked interesting to you? :)

[Dee]

Daffodil wrote: "Hi Dee

Hope you find something great on your list this month. Let me know if there are any problems and I'll come back and fix it.

1. Release Date
Old: Fade to Black by Leslie Parrish -- I've ha..."

Thanks for the picks Daffodil - I am going to read
Fighting the Undertow and The Perfect Hope for sure - and might check out Ravenous

I think I might have read Jane Porter pre-GR and they just never made it to my shelves - but you don't have to re-pick - thanks!

[Fran, Moderator]

KarenH,

I would be happy to help with re-picks if you need it :)

[Emily]

KarenH,

I will be home tomorrow and will be available to do re-picks :)

[Dee]

Ditto on re-picks!

[S]

Photojim wrote: "Susanne wrote: "Thanks Photojim for the amazing picks! I want to read them all xD Too many books, too little time! Lol!"

Sorry it took me so long to get them to you. It has been one of 'those..."

No worries on both accounts! Compared to my usual reading I would definitely rate some of them on the smutty side xD Tempted is definitely pushing my reading comfort zone. Lol!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Me too! You know where I will be tomorrow ;)

[~Melissa~]

Ashley wrote: "Christina wrote: "Ashley

Here are two additional short stories for you to chose from:
Naked - This one looks very interresting.
Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1) - You seem to have read some ..."

Ashley ~ I don't know if you belong to The Challenge Factory group on here but they are having a year long challenge of this series. You could probably find a person or two(three) to buddy read the series with. That is what I'm planning on. Helps me stay committed to a looonnggg book,lol. Definitely helped me with A Song of Fire and Ice series......