2013 February Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Pam]

Ashley-I am submerged grading end of the quarter essays and projects but grades are due on Wednesday. I will have choices up for you by then--if I'm really productive tomorrow then maybe tomorrow night but I have NOT forgotten I promise.

[Pam]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Hi Pam!
I enjoyed looking through your bookshelves because our tastes are rather different. I’m giving you a couple of choices for each category since I had a little trouble getting a good idea of..."

You did great! I'm stuck in end of the quarter grading but a quick glance makes me think On Dublin Street because I just bought a copy because of all the buzz. I'd like to also do the Moning..I've added the others I didn't have and will look at the list more carefully on Wednesday after I've submitted the grades-as long as nothing you've recommended contains lines of poetry from Whitman or Dickinson, then it's all good.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Pam wrote: "I've added the others I didn't have and will look at the list more carefully on Wednesday after I've submitted the grades-as long as nothing you've recommended contains lines of poetry from Whitman or Dickinson, then it's all good."

Well, there are a couple of the books that I haven't read (yet - they're both on the short list), but even so I'm pretty confident you're safe from the poets! :D

I'm glad you liked the picks!

[Ashley]

Pam wrote: "Ashley-I am submerged grading end of the quarter essays and projects but grades are due on Wednesday. I will have choices up for you by then--if I'm really productive tomorrow then maybe tomorrow ..."

I am excited to see them! Good luck grading.

[Iris]

Here you go Jojo, I had a blast looking through your lists!

1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character - Sweet Enemy by Heather Snow

2. Recommend a New Author- Wynter's Captive by Milly Taiden

3. Choose a Romance with a Red Hot cover - Phantom Pleasures by Julie Leto

4. Recommend a title that has been getting some Red Hot Buzz - Bared to You by Sylvia Day

5. Sweet- Recommend a Friends to Lovers story - One Night with her Best Friend by Noelle Adams

6. Tart- Choose a title with a prostitute as a main character, or a book set in the food industry - Cooking Up Trouble by Elizabeth Coldwell

7. Recommend a Romance with a hunky, outdoorsman hero or a book set in the wilderness/woods - Wolf Signs by Vivian Aren

8. Choose a title with a bad boy hero with a heart of gold - Bad Boys Do by Victoria Dahl

Let me know if you'd like me to repick any of the categories.

[Mimmy]

Paulina wrote: "Hey Roxy!
Here are the books I picked for you ^_^

1. Romance with a virginal character - decided to go with a very classical one - Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

2. New Author - it was new to me j..."

Hey Paulina,

Thanks for the picks. I plan to read Slammed and Devil. And hopefully Fault if I have time.

[Kami]

Sandy wrote: "Me too, Kami. I need some picks to cheer me up after last night's Downton Abbey. :-("

Why was everyone so sad? I've never watched it. Someone die?

[Bror (Abrar)]

Cacophony wrote: "Hi ab2y!
Here are your picks! I hope something jumps out at you. It seems like you read a little bit of everything, but mostly contemporaries. I tried to give you a bit a variety to choose from. ..."

Thanks for the picks Cacophony , loved them all , i think i'll start with i had it for awhile .

[SandyC]

Kami, yes, and it was very tragic. Love the show but it can be very melodramatic!

[Ruby]

Hi Diane-firefly, here is my picks for you. hope you like them. :)

1) Recommend a Romance with a virginal character: Mine Till Midnight

2) Recommend a New Author- the author can come from their shelves or yours, as long as the author is new to them: Murder Takes the Cake

3) Choose a Romance with a Red Hot cover: Sins of the Heart

4) Recommend a title that has been getting some Red Hot Buzz- a new release, something everyone is talking about: Beautiful Disaster

5) Sweet- Recommend a Friends to Lovers story: The Fault in Our Stars

6) Tart- Choose a title with a prostitute as a main character, or a book set in the food industry: Sugar Rush

7) Recommend a Romance with a hunky, outdoorsman hero or a book set in the wilderness/woods: The Wolf Gift

8) Choose a title with a bad boy hero with a heart of gold. Maybe he is just misunderstood....: Devoured

[Ruby]

Irina wrote: " Hi Ruby!
Here are my picks for you..

1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character: The Velvet Promise and Gabriel's Inferno

2. Recommend a New Author: Fallen Too Far I simply love Abbi Gline..."

Hi Irina, thanks for your picks, I am totally spoilt for choices. :)

[Britt]

Hi Mistral, these are for you.

1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character

Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas

2. Recommend a New Author

Reliance by Joel Skelton

3. Choose a Romance with a Red Hot cover

Succubus on Top by Richelle Mead

4. Recommend a title that has been getting some Red Hot Buzz

On Dublin Street by Samatha Young

5. Sweet- Recommend a Friends to Lovers story

Go Fish by H T Murray

6. Tart- Choose a title with a prostitute as a main character, or a book set in the food industry

Damaged Goods by Lauren Gallagher

7. Recommend a Romance with a hunky, outdoorsman hero or a book set in the wilderness/woods

Cowboys are automatically hunky and outdoorsman right?
Marathon Cowboys by Sarah Black

8. Choose a title with a bad boy hero with a heart of gold. Maybe he is just misunderstood....

Down to You by M.Leighton

[Katie]

Hey Elizabeth

I hope you can find something that you like out of what I picked for you.

1. A Romance with a virginal character
I noticed you had a Judith McNaught novel on your "to read" list. Paradise Another great read of hers is Double Standards.
An author I've been reading lately is Sandra Brown and her novel Thursday's Child also fit this category.

2. New Author
I don't know if you are interested in crime novels since I didn't really see any on your shelves but if you'd like to try something different I recommend John Grisham. One of my favorite books by him is The Client

3. Red-hot Cover
Simply judging by the bookcover (I have never read nor heard of this author) I will recommend to you September. This is the most beautiful cover I've ever seen.
Another steamy choice would be Naughty and Nice: A Holiday Romance Collection

4. Red Hot Buzz
Of course I need to recommend Fifty Shades of Grey I still have this sitting on my shelf at home because I jumped on the bandwagon and haven't gotten around to reading it. I'd be willing to do a Buddy Read with this also if you like ;)
I noticed you have a shelf dedicated to "paranormal romance" A book that seems to have gotten a lot of hype is The Immortal Rules.
I noticed you also have The Host on your shelf. I read this a few years ago and loved it and I know it's gaining popularity since there will be a movie.

5. Friends to Lovers
Another book on my shelf I've been meaning to read is Along for the Ride if you would like to Buddy Read that as well/instead
My favorite series of all time is the Maximum Ride series by James Patterson. Here's the first book: The Angel Experiment.

6. Prostitute or Food Industry
Two very different topics!!
One book that seems interesting is Take It Off!.
Another book that seems to be popular right now is Memoirs of a Geisha.
As for some food books to balance this topic out, I've heard a good cozy mystery is Carbs & Cadavers

7. Wilderness/Woods
The book I'm currently reading takes place in a cabin in the woods during a snowstorm. It's called Chill Factor
I was looking through listopia for a book that might match this category and I came across this interesting title: The Hunt for Bigfoot

8. Bad Boy with Heart of Gold
I don't know what it is about tortured heros that are so appealing to me but here's a few picks of mine: One that you may like because of your paranormal romance shelf is Dark Lover which I see you haven't read yet.
I recently read City of Bones for my book club and loved it. I see you also have it shelved =)
A cute teenage love story is what you'll get with this Truly, Madly, Deeply


I hope you find something here that you will like =))

[Katie]

Tosha wrote: "Hi katieG
I finally got around to posting your picks.
Even though it seems we don't have alot in common, (I like to read "smut" at least that is what my husband calls it LOL. And your shelves were ..."

Thanks Tosha! They all look good to me! Even your smut ;) I think my top priorities will be Something Like Normal and Beautiful Disaster but knowing me I will probably give them all a try =)

[Nicole]

Hi Cacophony, here are my picks for you. Hope you enjoy them.

1.VIRGINAL CHARACTER: Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes ( Rose Gardner Mystery #1), by Denise Grover Swank
-hilarious!

2.A NEW AUTHOR TO TRY: The Heavenly Bride Chapter 1 (The Heavenly Bride Chapters), by Katrina Joyner
- I didn't see this author in your book lists, however if I missed it I can pick another.

3.A RED HOT COVER: Dark Lover ( Black Dagger Brotherhood # 1), by J.R. Ward
- from your to read shelf.

4.A TITLE WITH SOME BUZZ: Beautiful Disaster, by Jamie McGuire
- it my top 2 favorite book of all time.

5.FRIENDS TO LOVERS: Rock Chick, by Kristen Ashley
- these books are addictive.

6.A PROSTITUTE: Finding Aiden, by Jayton Young
-short read.

7,HUNKY OUTDOORSMAN: Montega's Mistress, by Doreen Owen Malek
-enjoyed reading.

8.BAD BOY: Willing Victim, by Cara McKenna.
- from your to read shelf.

Hope you enjoy these books. Look forward to hearing what you think when you finish!!
Nicole ;)

[Elizabeth]

Katie wrote: " Hey Elizabeth

I hope you can find something that you like out of what I picked for you.

1. A Romance with a virginal character
I noticed you had a Judith McNaught novel on your "to read" lis..."

Thanks for your picks Katie!
I think I will start with
Thursday's Child and Memoirs of a Geisha:)

[Gigi]

Skandia wrote: "Gigi wrote: "Hi Skandia

I hope you find something you like!

1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon or The Texan's Wager by Jodi Thomas

2. Recommend a New A..."

Hi Skandia!! I'm so glad you liked the picks and found something. Just the Sexiest Man alive is really funny. So, as for Dark Lover, its good, but the series gets so much better!!! And, the third book Z's story is very good.

[Gigi]

Fran, awesome Pick It For me! If you need any extra pickers, I'd be happy to help!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Gigi wrote: "Fran, awesome Pick It For me! If you need any extra pickers, I'd be happy to help!"

Ditto - except I can't help with repicks!

So really what I'm saying is - love the categories! :) I'm sure there are plenty of ppl that can help with repicks, but I have to work tomorrow (and go to bed now) :(

[JG]

~Melissa~ wrote: "Hi Vilda Here are your February Picks. I had fun peeking through your shelves. Hopefully I have found a book or two that you might wish to read. I tried to give you two options for each. If you wou..."


You mentioned ZANE!!! SIGH... i fell in love with him too...try Gabriel's mate (kind of weird, but still as hot AND as good) and Amuery's Hellion, incase you haven't tried those yes :) same author

[Pollyanna]

Carla wrote: "Pollyanna- Here are your picks; I hope that there are some books that look good to you. If not, let me know and I’d be happy to re-pick.

1. Virginal character: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show..."

Thanks for the recs Carla, I will read The Fault in Our Stars and Emma. I might try and read another one if I get the chance. Thanks again.

[Pollyanna]

Hey Regina here are your recs:

1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles This is on both our TBRs so if you fancy doing a buddy read I'm up for that :)

2. Recommend a New Author: Good Girls Don't by Victoria Dahl I read this for a buddy read and enjoyed it.

3. Choose a Romance with a Red Hot cover: Masked by Moonlight by Nancy Gideon You have a lot of hot covers in your tbr so that was fun to wade through ;)

4. Recommend a title that has been getting some Red Hot Buzz: Falling in Between by Devon Ashley something I am planning on reading, sounds intriguing.


5. Sweet- The Host by Stephenie Meyer completely different to Twilight and I thought it was really good.

6. Tart- Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey Sounds very erotic, hopefully this is something you would be interested in.


7. Recommend a Romance with a hunky, outdoorsman hero or a book set in the wilderness/woods: Thrown by a Curve by Jaci Burton Very sexy cover and also sounds like a very sexy book.

8. Choose a title with a bad boy hero with a heart of gold: Gentlemen Prefer Succubi by Jill Myles Reading the synopsis I think Noah might be a misunderstood guy so I think it will fit into this category.

Hopefully you like your picks, if not I'll re-pick for you.

[Fran, Moderator]

Gigi wrote: "Fran, awesome Pick It For me! If you need any extra pickers, I'd be happy to help!"

Thanks Gigi! I will put you down for repicks :)

[Fran, Moderator]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Gigi wrote: "Fran, awesome Pick It For me! If you need any extra pickers, I'd be happy to help!"

Ditto - except I can't help with repicks!

So really what I'm saying is - love the categories! :) ..."

LOL! Thanks Jane :)

[Dee]

hi susanne

Here are my picks for you - hopefully, one or more of these works:

I couldn't resist when I learned it was 'Cherry' month
1. Book with a virginal character
Outlander* - this is on your maybe-baby shelf, but it is one of my favorites
Fifteen Shades of Gay - this might be pushing your comfort zone a bit, but I just read it and really enjoyed it - and there are a few people doing it as a buddy read in February

2. Recommend a New Author
Hell on Wheels* - this is on your shelf and I am intrigued (buddy read maybe?)
Liquid Lies - I just read this one a few months ago and enjoyed it - a unique take on the PNR world

Cherries are Red, the color of passion and desire
3. Red Hot Cover
The Lesson Plan*
Hired*
*both of these look good and I haven't read either - so let me know if you are interested in a buddy read

4. Book getting some Red Hot Buzz
Gone Girl - so not romance, but this was probably one of my favorite reads last year - but it is very screwed up...
Easy* - really enjoyed this one when I read it, I think the author managed to hit the life in college

Some Cherries Are Sweet, Some Tart...
5. Friends to Lovers story
Turn It Up - this was a really cute read - F2L is probably one of my favorite tropes
Compromising Positions - umm, yoga and sex...'nuff said

6. Prostitute or set in the food industry
Too Hot To Touch* - my pickee recommended this one to me, if you are interested in doing a buddy read
Delicious

I cannot tell a lie...I chopped down the cherry tree
7. Outdoorsy/wilderness woods
How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf* - Molly Harper was probably one of my favorite discoveries in 2012 and it is on your shelf
Prey: A Novel - man-killing bears; storms, hunters...not too bad of a read

8. Bad boy hero
Lover's Leap - this looks intriguing, if you are interested in a buddy read
Her Forbidden Hero - cover looks intriguing and I liked other books I read by her

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Here are my choices for you Tasha, I hope you enjoy them.

1. Recommend a Romance with a virginal character
a: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
b: Playing for Keeps (A Neighbor from Hell #1) by R.L. Mathewson


2. Recommend a New Author- the author can come from their shelves or yours, as long as the author is new to them.
a: The Look of Love by Bella Andre
b: The Lust Boat by Roz Lee


Cherries are Red, the color of passion and desire...

3. Choose a Romance with a Red Hot cover
a: Rock Her by Liz Thomas
b: Too Darn Hot by Pamela Burford


4. Recommend a title that has been getting some Red Hot Buzz- a new release, something everyone is talking about. Here is a shelf you may want to check out for some inspiration... To Die For
a: Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia
b: Easy by Tammara Webber

5. Sweet- Recommend a Friends to Lovers story
a: In Search of a Love Story by Rachel Schurig
b: Weekends Required: A Danvers Novel by Sydney Landon


6. Tart- Choose a title with a prostitute as a main character, or a book set in the food industry
a: Hooked by Poly Iyer
b: Candy Store by Bella Andre

George Washington said "I cannot tell a lie...I chopped down the cherry tree."

7. Recommend a Romance with a hunky, outdoorsman hero or a book set in the wilderness/woods
a: Montana Dawn by Caroline Fyffe
b: Wild Heat by Bella Andre

8. Choose a title with a bad boy hero with a heart of gold. Maybe he is just misunderstood....
a: Down to you by M. Leighton (book 1 in a series)
b: Stolen Fury by Elisabeth Naughton

[Elke]

Hi Kami! Ok here are you picks...finally!! ;)

Hope you like them! Happy Reading!

1. Virginal Character: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah Maclean this is a very good start to a great series!

2. New Author: Unveiled by Courtney Milan. this is also another good book and I didn't see any of her work in your sheleves.

3. Red Hot cover: Marked by Elisabeth Naughton. HOT cover and book!! ;)

4. Red Hot Buzz: Bared to You by Sylvia Day. Very popular book..and not a bad one to read!

5. Friends to Lovers: Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley. Another good start to a great series!!

6. Prostitute or Food Idustry: Damaged Goods by Lauren Gallagher. Not sure how this book is-but it looks interesting!

7. Hunky Outdoorsman: How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper. Cute book and a hunky wolf!

8. Bad Boy Hero: Knight by Kristen Ashley. This hero is very misunderstood!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Fran, since I am pretty limited in my options for activity, I will be here if you need help with repicks!

[Fran, Moderator]

MountainKat wrote: "Fran, since I am pretty limited in my options for activity, I will be here if you need help with repicks!"

Thanks Kat!

[Tosha]

Nadine wrote "Here are my choices for you Tasha, I hope you enjoy them."

THANKS NADINE!!
Cant wait to get started. I think I will start with

Tosh

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Tosha wrote: "Nadine wrote "Here are my choices for you Tasha, I hope you enjoy them."

THANKS NADINE!!
Cant wait to get started. I think I will start with

Tosh"

Let me know how you like it I have it on my to read list also.
Enjoy!!!

[~Melissa~]

Jemma wrote: "~Melissa~ wrote: "Hi Vilda Here are your February Picks. I had fun peeking through your shelves. Hopefully I have found a book or two that you might wish to read. I tried to give you two options fo..."

He's just dreamy - could have worked for the poor misunderstood category as well,lol
I'm sure I'll end up reading all of these. So many books so little time!!

[Nairabell]

Nancy wrote: "Nairabell,
I had a great time going through your shelves. We have a lot of authors and books that we both like, plus you have a lot of really great reads awaiting you on your TBR shelf. It was har..."

Awesome picks Nancy :) I think I'm going to go for a cozy mystery but I'm not sure which one yet. Thanks!

[Becca]

I'm on the edge of my seat to see what my picks are! I've got some great challenges and BOTM for February. Gonna be a great month!

[S]

Thanks Dee! Added a couple of new ones and bumped some up xD February is going to be a crazy month for me so I will only promise to read one but I hope to get around to some more xD I don't know yet which one (I'm such a moody reader) but I think it will be one of the following (but it might also be something else). Lol!

[Angi]

I was just wondering if anyone would happen to have a kindle lendable version of Hot Head by Damon Suede ?

[Katie]

Sorry Angela! I have it for Nook if you get desperate. :)

[Kami]

Elke wrote: "Hi Kami! Ok here are you picks...finally!! ;)

Hope you like them! Happy Reading!

1. Virginal Character: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah Maclean this is a very good start to a..."

Thank You. I am going to read Marked and Bared to You. I have been trying to get Bared to You from my library since December. Hopefully I will finally get it. My library website says I am the only one with a hold on it so if someone would just return their copy!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Angela wrote: "I was just wondering if anyone would happen to have a kindle lendable version of Hot Head by Damon Suede ?"

I do, send me a PM if you are interested.

[Jojo]

Hi Amy J - here are your picks for the month I hope you find something you like.

1. Virginal Character
Alexandra's Legacy by N.J Walters - not keeping a record of virginal characters this was quite hard to find but this one was on one of the lists



2. New Author
Raziel by Kristina Douglas - this was on your TBR and could have fitted a lot of categories, it looks very interesting



3. Red Hot Cover
The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton - All these covers look good
Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning



4. Red Hot Buzz
A Breath of Eyre by Eve Marie Mont



5. Sweet - Friends to Lovers
Just One of the Guys by Kristan Higgins



6. Prostitute or Food
Comfort Object by Annabel Joseph - not quite a prostitute but she does hire herself out for sex
Cake Icing, Butt Budder & Tea Lids by Renee Andrews - a very sweet book set in a bakery but surprisingly I loved it.



7. Outdoorsman or Wilderness/Woods
The Gamble by Kristen Ashley - My new favourite author and this is the first book I read it has it all.



. Bad Boy Hero
Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft - he can create storms - sounds bad to me.
Sweet Dreams by Kristen Ashley - This is the 2nd in the series but can be read alone - the Hero is a Bounty Hunting Biker who lives in the mountains but he is FANTASTIC.

[Jojo]

Iris - thanks for the picks I'm going to try for 4 of the books on the list

Wynter's Captive, Phantom Pleasures, One Night with her Best Friend and Cooking Up Trouble

[Kristina Simon]

If you need anyone else to help with repicks, Fran, just let me know. I'd be happy to.

[Amy J.]

Jojo wrote: "Hi Amy J - here are your picks for the month I hope you find something you like.

1. Virginal Character
Alexandra's Legacy by N.J Walters - not keeping a record of virginal characters this was quit..."

Thanks for the wonderful recs. I'm definitely going to read Comfort Object. I also joined the wait list for Raziel, A Breath of Eyre, and The Perfect Play. If I get them in time, I'll try to read them too.

[Elke]

Kami wrote: "Elke wrote: "Hi Kami! Ok here are you picks...finally!! ;)

Hope you like them! Happy Reading!

1. Virginal Character: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah Maclean this is a very go..."

Great! I hate when that happens! That's why if I have a library book I return it as soon as I am done!

Good luck!

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Ruby wrote: "Hi Diane-firefly, here is my picks for you. hope you like them. :)

1) Recommend a Romance with a virginal character: Mine Till Midnight

2) Recommend a New Author- the author can come from their s..."

Thanks for the picks Ruby. I must be on a sugar binge because I'm leaning towards either
or

[Fran, Moderator]

Amy J. wrote: "Jojo wrote: "Hi Amy J - here are your picks for the month I hope you find something you like.

1. Virginal Character
Alexandra's Legacy by N.J Walters - not keeping a record of virginal characters ..."


Amy J.,

I loved Comfort Object, I hope you do too!

[Fran, Moderator]

Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: "If you need anyone else to help with repicks, Fran, just let me know. I'd be happy to."

Thanks Kristi, I added you to the repick list if I need it :)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

I'm available for repicks too, Fran!

[Fran, Moderator]

So far 75 out of 83 recs have been given- great job!

Now we need the last 12 participants to give their recs to their patiently waiting pickees....

I will send out a reminder PM tomorrow to those that haven't checked in yet :)

[Sassafrass]

Patiently waiting....LMAO...or trying to at least! ;)