2015 July Pick-It-For-Me Challenge

[Breann]

Stacey wrote: "Hope you enjoy Breann!

Vanilla
TBR Beauty And The Bookworm
New Archer's Voice

Mint Choc
TBR End of the Trail
New Deadly Offerings

..."

Awesome! Thanks :) I've already read Worth the Fall, but I think I'll just replace it with book 2 in that series.

[Penney]

Carla_Collette wrote: "Penney—Here are your picks; hope that you find something that you like.


Thanks for the great picks Carla-Collette! I will definitely be reading Beautiful Secret and Lessons in French this month. I'll most likely get to The Unidentified Redhead and maybe Lust. I've put The Love Shack and The Peach Keeper on my TBR and if I'm lucky I'll get to one of them before the month is out.

Thanks again!

[Leigh]

Pam wrote: "Hi Leigh My picks for you:
Vanilla (all from your shelf)
While not a new book, it was popular and I loved the story.
Main character is..."


Great picks! Not sure what I will read, but will post my choices as I finish.

[Madison ✨]

Hey LaurLa!
Thanks for narrowing down the shelf to make picks from…looking through all of your 6,000 TBR books was a little daunting (but definitely fun!) ☺ Hopefully you find something you enjoy, let me know if you would like any re-picks.

1. Vanilla—Please recommend a book found on a current popular list or a book you have loved and/or your friends have loved too and/or a book with a librarian/shy/innocent main character.

A Desperate Fortune by Susanna Kearsley (NEW) — this features a dual POV/time periods and the main character in the modern one has Asperger’s and is shy and reserved.

Rock Chick Regret by Kristen Ashley (TBR) — It’s the highest rated on your challenges-to-pick shelf and there is always a lot of hype around Ahsley’s books.



2. Mint Chocolate Chip—Please recommend a book with a little sass/spiciness and/or a Cowboy romance.

Cherish by Catherine Anderson (NEW) — a cattle rancher counts as a cowboy right? ☺

The Prairie Prince by Marcia Lynn McClure (TBR) — the closest ‘cowboy’ book on your challenges-to-pick shelf.



3. Strawberry—Please recommend a book with a summery/beachy cover, a book set in the summer and/or a book with a chef/baker/food industry character.

Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen (NEW) — Allen is one of my favorite authors and this one takes place in the summer.

Truly by Ruthie Knox (TBR) — I recently stumbled across this book at the library and was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed so I was really happy to see this on your TBR shelf. It features a girl who meets a chef in New York and some of the descriptions of the meals they eat had my mouth watering while reading ☺



4. Pralines n Cream—Please recommend a book with a 'nutty' character, a light-hearted, humorous read and/or a book set in France.

Tangled by Emma Chase (NEW) — this book had me laughing throughout. It’s written in the hero’s perspective who is a cocky and unashamed womanizer but he is funny as hell!

Truce by R.L. Mathewson (TBR) — I haven’t read this one yet but I read the first one in the series (which was hilarious!) and loved it, hopefully this one is just as good.



Happy reading!
Kristin

[Madison ✨]

Breann wrote: "Kristin wrote: "Breann wrote: "Hi Kristin! I had fun poking through your shelves. I picked two from your TBR and two new to you books for each category. I hope you find a couple to enjoy next mont..."

Sure, mid-month would work great! I'll plan to try starting it around that time

[Shelby]

Hey Nichole! Alright I finally got to sit down and work all these out for you. :)


1. Vanilla- The most popular ice cream flavor in the United States.
Queen of the Darkness (TBR) - One of my all time favorites.
Widdershins (TBR) - There's a reason this series is super popular. It's awesome. :)
Sinner's Gin (New) - Rhys' popularity is growing by leaps and bounds within the MM world. She's fantastic.
The Assassin's Blade (New) - While not necessary to read the first book in the series I feel like reading this prequel sets up everything and it's fantastic. :)



2. Mint Chocolate Chip- This flavor is very popular in the Southwest U.S.
Demon from the Dark (TBR) - Her heroines usually have a little sass to them. :)
Born of Fire (TBR) - These two definitely has the sass/spiciness down. Assassins...yum. :)
A Little Bit Country (New) - For your new I think I'm going to go with two different sexy cowboy stories. :)
Texas Pride (New)



3. Strawberry- Strawberries are best picked and ripest in Summer.
The Wanderer (TBR) - Looks like a beach to me. ;)
Dead Ever After (TBR) - Everything's in full bloom so I'm going to say summer. :D
Carry the Ocean (New) - Ok this book was super different, but sooooo incredible.
Dragonflight (New) - I love this series. It's one of my all time favorites and one I've gone back to again and again over the years.



4. Pralines n Cream- This flavor is made with Praline nuts (which came from France)and caramel.
Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors (TBR) - The title already has me giggling.
Heaven, Texas (TBR) - I seem to remember a fair bit of humor in this series. :)
An Intrepid Trip to Love (New) - So adorable! I giggled through the whole thing.
The Morning Star (New) - There are epic levels of snark in this series. :)



BONUS- BUDDY READ-
A Court of Thorns and Roses - I would love to BR this with you. :) I wanted to get to it this month and it's doubtful at this point that it will happen. If you're interested let me know. I've discovered I really love Sarah J. Maas (I recommend the prequel of her other series to you up above. ;))

[Fran, Moderator]

Reminders have gone out to those participants who haven't given their picks yet. Re-picks will be assigned tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. EST to anyone who hasn't received their recs by then :)

[Nichole]

Thanks Shelby! These are fantastic!! I'll be reading a few of them for sure.

Of course we can BR ! Sounds great :)

[Breann]

Kristin wrote: "Breann wrote: "Kristin wrote: "Breann wrote: "Hi Kristin! I had fun poking through your shelves. I picked two from your TBR and two new to you books for each category. I hope you find a couple to..."

I set up a thread for us https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Breann]

Fran wrote: "Reminders have gone out to those participants who haven't given their picks yet. Re-picks will be assigned tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. EST to anyone who hasn't received their recs by then :)"

I can volunteer for repicks if you need more help :)

[Fran, Moderator]

Breann wrote: "Fran wrote: "Reminders have gone out to those participants who haven't given their picks yet. Re-picks will be assigned tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. EST to anyone who hasn't received their recs by th..."

Thanks Breann!

[~Leslie~]

Hi Jess! Sorry it took so long to get this together. I hope you find something good to read. I chose one from your PIFM list and one from books I've read but are new to you.

1. Vanilla-
Your TBRMagic BitesLove this series!
New To YouOpen SeasonLibrarian alert!


2. Mint Chocolate Chip-
Your TBRRock Chick ReckoningSass is everywhere!
New To YouTexas DestinyOldie but a goodie cowboy romance


3. Strawberry-
Your TBRSimply IrresistibleLovely way to spend a summer day reading about the people in Lucky Harbor!
My TBROn the IslandTitle says it all!


4. Pralines n Cream-
Your TBRThe Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzieOne of my alltime favorite characters
New To YouYou Slay MeFull of zaniness

[LaurLa]

Kristin wrote: "Hey LaurLa!
Thanks for narrowing down the shelf to make picks from…looking through all of your 6,000 TBR books was a little daunting (but definitely fun!) ☺ Hopefully you find something you enjoy, ..."

Kristin - these are perfect!! I can't wait to read them all! Sorry if you were caught in my pre- challenges to pick shelf days and had to wade through my larger shelves. I'm glad narrowing down has made it more fun to pick for me ;-)

Not sure what I'll start with but I'll let you know how they all turn out for me.

[Nichole]

Shelby, I set us a thread up for . Here is the Link. I'm looking forward to it:)

[Erin]

Hi Stacie, sorry for posting this so late. This week got away from me. Anyway, it's been several months since I last did this, so I may be a bit rusty at this whole picking thing. I hope you find something here that interests you for July. Otherwise, let me know and I can pick some more.

1. Vanilla-
TBR: I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith or Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
New:Open Season by Linda Howard



2. Mint Chocolate Chip-
TBR: Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
New: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters or Timing by Mary Calmes



3. Strawberry-
TBR: Second Time Around by Beth Kenderick
New: Sunshine by Robin McKinley



4. Pralines n Cream-
TBR: Undeniable by Shannon Richard
New: You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister or The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde

[Erin]

LaurLa wrote: "For Erin:


We don't have very similar tastes, unfortunately :-( I like PNR but am not nearly as dedicated to it as your are ;-) And I usually only read MM when I have to for a challenge or one i..."

Thanks for the picks LaurLa, and sorry for taking so long to respond. I'm not sure which ones I want to try and read, but there are several on the list that I am eyeing. Thanks again!

[Alexa]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Hi Alexis!

Here's what I came up with for your picks...I'm giving you lots of choices, so hopefully I found some that will interest you!

Vanilla:
NEW: Visions of Heat
NEW: [book:Tan..."

I love my choices! I'm really not sure where I will begin. There is a very good chance we will be moving across the country in very short notice next month, so I'm going to pass on a buddy read for now, but I can't wait to dive into these choices! Thank you.

[Stacie]

Erin wrote: "Hi Stacie, sorry for posting this so late. This week got away from me. Anyway, it's been several months since I last did this, so I may be a bit rusty at this whole picking thing. I hope you fin..."

Thanks Erin!!

[Fran, Moderator]

I may need 2 more volunteers for re-picks tomorrow morning. If anyone can help out tomorrow morning around 8 am EST please let me know.......thanks!

[Nichole]

I can help, Fran :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I can help if you need me Fran. But I'm still on Hawaii time and it could be many hours before I can even look at it, maybe even 8 or more. Hopefully someone else will volunteer and be more timely than me! =)

[Fran, Moderator]

Thanks ladies! I will let you know tomorrow morning after the deadline passes :)

[[deleted user]]

Hi Diane-Firefly, here are your picks.
Sorry for the delay, I have been sick.

1. Vanilla -
TBR: Obsidian popular
New: Slammed I loved this one



2. Mint Chocolate Chip -
TBR: Case File: Canyon Creek, Wyoming cowboy
New: Tall, Tatted and Tempting spicy



3. Strawberry -
TBR: The Diva Steals a Chocolate Kiss cooking
New: The Crossroads Cafe cooking/food, a great book



4. Pralines n Cream -
TBR: A Christmas Arrangement lighthearted
New: It Had to Be You humerous



Enjoy.

[Polina]

Hey Nancy H! Thanks for the picks! I will read Playing for Keeps and Must Love Otters for sure and give a chance to some of the others if I have the time.

[Fran, Moderator]

Only 2 volunteers needed for repicks this month. Thank you anyway MountainKat and Jess!


Breann picks for Fran-
a pifm shelf

Nichole picks for Vi

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Kat wrote: "Hi Diane-Firefly, here are your picks.
Sorry for the delay, I have been sick.

1. Vanilla -
TBR: Obsidian popular
New: Slammed I loved this one

[bookcover:Obsid..."

Thanks for the great recommendations Kat, I'm not sure where I'm going to start. I hope you are feeling better.

[Nichole]

Hi Vi,

Sorry for the delay! I hope you find something you like :)

Vanilla-


Mint Chocolate Chip- Horses on the cover count, right? :P


Strawberry-


Pralines n Cream-

[Breann]

Fran, here are your picks! I picked two from you TBR and two new books for each category. I hope you find a couple to enjoy next month :)

Vanilla


Mint Chocolate Chip


Strawberry


Pralines n Cream

[Fran, Moderator]

Thanks so much for the great picks Breann! I see a bunch I want to get to :)

[Vi]

Thanks loads for the great picks, Nichole! I'm not sure which to read - there are so many that I want to. I'm going to do some planning. Thanks again!

[Heather]

Vi wrote: "Thanks loads for the great picks, Nichole! I'm not sure which to read - there are so many that I want to. I'm going to do some planning. Thanks again!"

Vi, read On the Island first! (Actually, everyone that had it picked for you should read it) I dont think it has received a bad review. Plus its one of my favorite books EVER!!

[Vi]

Heather wrote: "Vi wrote: "Thanks loads for the great picks, Nichole! I'm not sure which to read - there are so many that I want to. I'm going to do some planning. Thanks again!"

Vi, read [book:On the Island|1550..."

I can't keep count of the number of items this book has been recommended. I give up - I'll definitely give it a try soon!

[Larissa]

Ashley wrote: "Hello Larissa, (..."
I just finished and loved it! I couldn't put it down! I think will be next.

[Elke]

Tammie,

Read my first pick -it was pretty good! Read it in a day!

On to #2 :D

[Carla]

Stacie Mass D-struction--
I just finished my first PIFM book this month, Love Walked In and really liked it. Thanks for the push--I will definitely be reading more of this author.

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Breann!

I finished my first pick, . It was a fun, fast, sexy read. I enjoyed it, but I do wish the ending was fleshed out a bit more, a little longer would have been great. Thanks for the pick!

[Madison ✨]

Hey Breann!

I just finished Sugar Daddy and loved it—thank you so much for the recommendation and push to finally read this one. I could barely put the book down! I saw some other reviews that said it wasn't their favorite because the hero doesn't come into the picture until the 2nd half, despite this I still loved Gage and was so happy with their HEA :) This makes me want to read more of Kleypas and can't wait to finish the series.

On to the next pick!

Thanks,
Kristin

[Breann]

Kristin wrote: "Hey Breann!

I just finished Sugar Daddy and loved it—thank you so much for the recommendation and push to finally read this one. I could barely put the book down! I saw some other ..."

Awesome! I loved it too. Now I just have to get to book 2 sometime.

[Breann]

Fran wrote: "Hi Breann!

I finished my first pick, . It was a fun, fast, sexy read. I enjoyed it, but I do wish the ending was fleshed out a bit more, a little longer wou..."

Glad you liked it!

[Erin]

LaurLa wrote: "For Erin:


We don't have very similar tastes, unfortunately :-( I like PNR but am not nearly as dedicated to it as your are ;-) And I usually only read MM when I have to for a challenge or one i..."

I finished my first pick this afternoon, , and I really enjoyed it. I'm still waiting on a couple of others from my library, so hopefully they will come in soon. Thanks again for the picks!

[Elke]

Tammie,

Read my second pick -it was better than I expected!!

Thanks again for the picks!

[Mai]

Hi Raine,

I've read quite a bit of your picks for me so far:

4 - 4,5 stars:
Rocky Mountain Heat has been a pleasant surprise. I've read a novella by Vivian Arend before and didn't like it that much; I also am not really interested in cowboy romances. Therefore I was quite wary of this book, but since it was free on Amazon I thought I could give it a try. It turned out to be a really lovely, really smutty read, I definitely liked it :)
I devoured Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand, but that's to be expected; I'm a huge fan of the Kitty Norville novels. Kitty and I share pretty much the same sense of humor - as usual reading it has been delightful.

3-3,5 stars:
The Bride was pretty good, I'll definitely read more titles by Julie Garwood - I really don't know why I've hardly read anything by her before. Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas was a nice, solid, good read - not my favorite (which is hard to top) of her books, but I enjoyed it a lot.

2-2,5 stars
I wanted to like Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec and I did like the first half quite a bit, the other half not so much. Reunion with the baby daddy isn't a favorite trope of mine and writing humor is a tricky thing - you can't please/make laugh everyone.
Hot in Here was closer to three stars actually; it was indeed a steamy hot read, just the plot felt a little on the weak side occasionally.

Thank you for your great recs, I enjoy the variety of your picks and found at least four more books among them, which I want to read this month.

[LaurLa]

Erin wrote: "I finished my first pick this afternoon, , and I really enjoyed it. I'm still waiting on a couple of others from my library, so hopefully they will come in soon. Thanks again for the picks! ..."

Yay!! I'm so glad you liked it. It made me wish Trent was straight cuz he'd be an awesome book boyfriend. Maybe he can be anyway... Yum!

[Carla]

Stacie Mass D-struction--I finished my second PIFM book this month, Ugly Love and really liked it. I will definitely look into reading more of Colleen Hoover's books. She is really good at creating romantic tension.

[Pam]

MountainKat
So far I've finished two books The Wanderer and Suddenly One Summer. Loved them both. Have already requested Book 2 on Thunder Point from the library and going back to read the Julie James on Brooke. Good recommendations. Perfect summer reads!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I'm glad you are enjoying your picks Pam! I enjoyed Suddenly One Summer too and play to get to The Wanderer this month too!

[NayNay]

Ty wrote: "Hey Naynay!

Here are you picks - enjoy!

1. Vanilla
TBR: Down London Road
NEW: Kiss of the Highlander - except for the Dark Highlander that follows, you really don't..."

by Jude Deveraux

I finished my pick this morning....so many readers where telling me this was one of their favourite books to read, and they knew what they were talking about, I loved it!!!

It was a five star for me, I enjoyed the character's, I loved the storyline, the writing was excellent. If you like time travel and a great love story add this book to your bookshelf, you will be glad that you did.

Thanks Ty, what a great pic!

[Fran, Moderator]

Looks like many of you have found some great reads this month!

Still a little more than two weeks left to find a gem from your PIFM list if you haven't yet :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Heather! I've read three of my picks so far:

And One Last Thing ... by Molly Harper - So fun in audio!

Summer Heat by Jaci Burton - I liked this one, don't know why I've put it off so long!

Hard to Come By by Laura Kaye - Love this series! I really enjoyed this one too!

I have at least one more I plan to read and maybe I can even squeeze in more at the end of the month. Thanks for the picks this month!!

[Nancy H]

Hi Diane~Fierfly~,
I have read two of your recommendations, and . I enjoyed both, but LOVED the Duke one, and have already ordered the next one in that series! I have started and it seems like it is going to be good also.
Of course, my book 'eyes' (or should that be 'ayes'?!) are always bigger than my reading time, but I am hoping to read at least three more from your list before the end of the month. You did an awesome job picking for me!!
Thank you!!