2013 March Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Amy]

Leslie,

Love the picks! Sure I will do a buddy read for Mystery Man.Mystery Man

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Dee wrote: "I always feel bad for who has to venture into my bookshelves...lol! (nah, not really)"

The person I picked for had over 5000 books on her to read shelf!! =0

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith wrote: "I am sorry to be so slow but I read the rules and still don't understand how to play. Can someone break it down easy for me please?
(**hanging head in shame)"

Hi Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith, like Kami said you need to sign up for this challenge in advance. The signups closed yesterday because February is a short month. After that, you are assigned someone to pick for and someone else will pick for you following the picking guidelines given. If it seems a little confusing, maybe you want to just watch the challenge this month to see how it works, but if you want to join I can try to get you in with the repicks. Just let me know!

[Melissa **]

Okay Amy J. I hope there is at least one book to your liking!

Red


Orange


Yellow


Green


Blue


Indigo


Violet


Rainbow

[Lala]

Elke, thanks for picking me this month :) there is so many books to choose from. I'll read one of these books or more if i have time

[Elke]

Laura wrote: "Elke, thanks for picking me this month :) there is so many books to choose from. I'll read one of these books or more if i have time [bookcover:Family Pieces|98033..."

Great!! I am glad you like them!

[Ezi]

MountainKat wrote: "Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith wrote: "I am sorry to be so slow but I read the rules and still don't understand how to play. Can someone break it down easy for me please?
(**hanging head in shame)"

Hi Ezin..."

Kami, I didn't sign up. I want to, but I wanted to make sure I understood what I was doing. I am pretty good with challenges, but I wasn't sure if I understood what was going on.

MountainKat, correct me if I am wrong, it looks person A picks a bunch of books (per color) out of Person B's bookshelf and then Person B would pick from Person A's list, but one book per color and read those books for the month of March.
Is that correct?

If so, I would like to play...if I can. If not, that's cool.

BTW, hi everyone

[Kami]

Can I just say that I am super sad that I haven't gotten any picks yet? Okay. Rant over.

[Penney]

Vi wrote: "Yay! Thanks for the quick picks, Penney! I'll miss your insights though :)

And really, thanks for the awesome picks. I really don't know what to start off with. I've tried shortlisting but it's ha..."

Lol! I can never keep my opinions to myself when I'm rec'ing books. Btw, all the books you've chosen I LOVE! I'm trying to ignore the In Death book till March since I need it for the monthly challenge, but I can't wait to get back to Eve and Roarke!

[Claudia]

Kami wrote: "Can I just say that I am super sad that I haven't gotten any picks yet? Okay. Rant over."

I am sorry for my tardiness here is what I have chosen I hope you like them...
Red - Lover Mine by J.R Ward
Orange - Fire Me Up by Katie MacAlister
Yellow - Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris
Green- My Feet by Darynda Jones
Blue - Bride of the Night by Heather Graham
Indigo - Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
Violet - Zombie Moon by Lori Devoti
Rainbow - Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian

[Amy J.]

Melissa ** wrote: "Okay Amy J. I hope there is at least one book to


&

Is it really okay to read the books in these series out of order?

[Nichole]

Here you go LethalLovely, I hope you find something you like. You've read so many books already I'm not sure if this is for you or actually for me lol.

RED-
*This is not on your TBR list, but it was such a surprise for me I had to add it.(bottom)
Is it time for this one yet?
ORANGE-
This might be cheating, but it does have orange on the cover and it was on your list.
This wasn't on your TBR list either, but I think you will like it.
YELLOW-
You really liked the first 2. Hey, you already own this one!
GREEN-
Zombies, that is all. Give this series another chance? Everyone loves it.
BLUE-
One of your favorite authors. I so need to read these. Keep the lights on!
INDIGO-
Another one I need to read. You gave the first 2 books 4 stars.
VIOLET-
My name is Nichole and I'm a cheater. Again. But it's on your list so that's okay ;) #4 was a favorite of yours, maybe this one will be as good.
RAINBOW-
Okay, so book one was on your list but I actually liked this one better (it has higher ratings too). I also read this one first.
We need to get back to these, of course I'm a few books behind you...
I'm curious about this one, how will it compare ya know?

*Oops, missed the cover for the first book!

[Melissa **]

Amy J. wrote: "Melissa ** wrote: "Okay Amy J. I hope there is at least one book to


&

Is it really okay to read the books in these serie..."

Yes. I hate reading books out of order. But of these have different characters that really do not even go into other books in the series. Silent truth especially is okay to read by itself n

[Fran, Moderator]

MountainKat wrote: "Fran wrote: "Hi Kat!

I'm so excited to pick for you this month! I chose books from your preferred shelf, a few of my faves I thought you might like and I think there are one or two from your regul..."

Hey Kat,

I wanted to mention that The Lonely is only .99 right now on Amazon if you had any interest. Not sure how long it will be at that discounted price. I actually had one more I wanted to add to my recs for you and I noticed it's also on a super sale .99! Knight - I really liked it and it's a bargain. Creed is also .99 right now, picked it up yesterday.

[Ezi]

MountainKat wrote: "Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith wrote: "I am sorry to be so slow but I read the rules and still don't understand how to play. Can someone break it down easy for me please?
(**hanging head in shame)"

Hi Ezin..."

BTW, when are the repicks? (yes, i still want to join)

[Nichole]

Hi Carrie, thank you for the great picks. If only I had more time! I will be reading for sure and hopefully .

[ShoSho]

Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith wrote: "I am sorry to be so slow but I read the rules and still don't understand how to play. Can someone break it down easy for me please?
(**hanging head..."

Hey Ezi :) Good to see you here

[Dee]

Kami wrote: "Can I just say that I am super sad that I haven't gotten any picks yet? Okay. Rant over."

I don't yet either Kami!

[ShoSho]

Daffodil wrote: "ShoSho **The sick chick** wrote: "Daffodil
Here are my picks for you , I hope you like them :)

RED: R:

ORANGE:..."

Daffodil I'm glad you liked your picks I've read 4 of the ones you mentioned and really liked them .

[Ty]

Dee wrote: "Kami wrote: "Can I just say that I am super sad that I haven't gotten any picks yet? Okay. Rant over."

I don't yet either Kami!"

sigh. same.

[Carla]

Dee- Here are your picks. Do let me know if you don’t find something that you like; I’d be happy to re-pick.
RED - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15... looks steamy and red.

ORANGE - The Marrying Kind
by Ken O’Neill

YELLOW - yellow cover, summer house party http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/67...


GREEN - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15...


BLUE – Blue and water: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10...


INDIGO - indigo and suspenseful: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75...


VIOLET - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13..., a fun YA novel, is kind of set in winter, since the author believes that winter starts in Michigan in September, anyway.

RAINBOW – rainbow cover: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11...

[Ezi]

ShoSho **The sick chick** wrote: "Hey Ezi :) Good to see you here ..."

Thanks ShoSho! I joined the group a few hours ago

[Dee]

whee, thanks Carla!!

lol about the michigan winter in september - sometimes it is like that...there is the joke Michigan has 2 seasons - winter and roadwork

[Kami]

Claudia wrote: "Kami wrote: "Can I just say that I am super sad that I haven't gotten any picks yet? Okay. Rant over."

I am sorry for my tardiness here is what I have chosen I hope you like them...
Red - Lover M..."

Thank You Claudia. Lover Mine is a good one. But I think I have read the others.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Ezi, I'm away from my computer right now, but you are close. You only have to read one book for this challenge. I will be back with details later and I can pair you with the other gal who missed sign ups.

[Ezi]

MountainKat wrote: "Ezi, I'm away from my computer right now, but you are close. You only have to read one book for this challenge. I will be back with details later and I can pair you with the other gal who missed si..."

thanks. Only one book???
Easy Peasy!

[~Leslie~]

Welcome to the fun, Ezi!!

[Desperado]

Nichole wrote: "Here you go LethalLovely, I hope you find something you like. You've read so many books already I'm not sure if this is for you or actually for me lol.

RED-
*This is not on your TBR list, but it ..."

O_O I'm suffering from Rec-Overload right now. I don't know what to read because I want to read almost everything you've rec'd me, Nichole (which is impossible since I really don't have the time). I'm going to try to narrow it down to....2...no, wait, 3...maybe 4....CRAP. THANK YOU! I'll be back soon with my picks.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Suzanne wrote: "Hi Diane ~Firefly~! Here are your picks this month, I hope you enjoy them!

RED - Select a book with a red cover or one whose title or author begins with R. Or suggest a steamy book -

Seduction a..."

Suzanne - thanks for the great picks. I am definitely reading and have added a couple others to my wishlist.

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

Katie I hope you find something that catches your interest....

RED: Fifteen Shades of Gay, T. Baggins (this just looked "steamy")
ORANGE: The Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger (orange cover)
YELLOW: Jaguar Sun, Martha Bourke (yellow cover)
GREEN: I Capture the Castle, Dodie Smith (green cover)
BLUE: Wicked Lovely, Melissa Marr (blue cover)
INDIGO: Beautiful Creatures, Kami Garcia (looks dark & suspenseful)
VIOLET: Angel, James Patterson (for the color & the fact it was your #1 choice)
RAINBOW: Divergent, Veronica Roth (R,Roth~I really liked this book)

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

Thank You Ty for some really awesome picks...Im having a hard time picking...
Definitely going with
Gunmetal Magic, ilona andrews & Second Grave on the Left, darynda jones

thank you again

[~Leslie~]

Amy wrote: "Leslie,

Love the picks! Sure I will do a buddy read for Mystery Man.Mystery Man"
That sounds great, Amy! I've never read this author before and have been wanting to try her. I will set up the thread and post it on here.

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

ShoSho, doing your picks now. Let's see if I can't find something you'll like.

[Ty]

Sallie(Shuga) wrote: "Thank You Ty for some really awesome picks...Im having a hard time picking...
Definitely going with
Gunmetal Magic, ilona andrews & Second Grave on the Left, darynda jones

thank you again"

oh yay! Both have great LOL moments

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Katie wrote: "Karen, thanks so much for the recs! I think this is the best bunch I've gotten since joining the RRRC. :) I want to read all of them! So, that's what I think I'm going to do. Lol!"

I'm so glad you liked them! I was a bit concerned because I had a little trouble getting a handle on where our tastes were similar and where they were different. Enjoy!

[Gigi]

Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith wrote: "ShoSho **The sick chick** wrote: "Hey Ezi :) Good to see you here ..."

Thanks ShoSho! I joined the group a few hours ago"

Welcome Ezi!

[Erin]

Hi Jane (PS)! Here are your picks. I had a great time going through your shelves and putting this list together. Hopefully there's something here you are in the mood for in March. If not, let me know and I can pick some more.

RED: You gave the first book 5 stars, so perhaps Under My Skin II by M.L. Rhodes will be equally as enjoyable. Or, you have had Lover Mine by J.R. Ward on you tbr shelf for a long time.



ORANGE: By The Numbers by Chris Owens. The cover of this caught my eye, and the descrption sounds cute. Plus, who doesn't like puppies? Or Open Season by Linda Howard is on of my favorites. I liked the two main characters a lot.



YELLOW: From Pack to Pride by Amber Kell is a fun, quick read from a series I found to be very entertaining. Or Boys of Summer by Cooper Davis sounds good too.



GREEN: Heart of Fire by Linda Howard is a fun read that takes place in the outdoors. Or Grimspace by Ann Aguirre is a great sci-fi romance about a woman with a rare ability to transport ships through grimspace.



BLUE: You rated the first book in the Elder Races series very highly, and I thought Storm's Heart was very good as well. Or maybe The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde, one of my all-time favorites.



INDIGO: In Too Deep by Jayne Ann Krentz is one of my favorites in the Arcane Society series. Or Sunset by Arshad Ahsanuddin sounds interesting and I like the cover.



VIOLET: Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole looks interesting. Or, I haven't read Dance With Me by Heidi Cullinan, but I hear good things about it.



RAINBOW: You gave 4 stars to the first book in the Kate Daniels series, and I think that only get better from there. Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews is a great read. Or, Honored Vow by Mary Calmes. I really enjoyed this series and this one was great too. Or, I spotted Tigerland by Sean Kennedy on your shelf. The first one was great, perhaps the sequel will be as well.

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith wrote: "I am sorry to be so slow but I read the rules and still don't understand how to play. Can someone break it down easy for me please?
(**hanging head..."

Ezi causing trouble again.... LOL welcome to the group.

[Shell]

Skandia I just got home from work. I'll have your picks up for you later tonight.

[Shell]

Daffodil wrote: "Shell I sent you a friend request so I can see your shelves."

Sorry I just got home from work. I answered it. No worries or rush. I'm patient.

[Amy J.]

Melissa ** wrote: "Amy J. wrote: "Melissa ** wrote: "Okay Amy J. I hope there is at least one book to


&

Is it really okay to read the books..."

In that case, I think I'll read Hostage to Pleasure and Silent Truth this month. Thanks again for the great picks.

[Amy]

Leslie wrote: "Amy wrote: "Leslie,

Love the picks! Sure I will do a buddy read for Mystery Man.Mystery Man"
That sounds great, Amy! I've never read this author before and have been wanting to try her. I will se..."

Sounds great.I really enjoy her books. The Gamble was recommend to me in the Jan PIFM. I loved it so much I read the entire series.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Hi Brett. I've finally managed to get enough connection to download data. I'll start working on your tips now, and Fran has promised to insert the links for me once I send her your pick. So watch out for a Post from Fran on my behalf :)

[Ezi]

Leslie wrote: "Welcome to the fun, Ezi!!"


Thanks I am looking forward joining in!

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

ShoSho **The Sick Chick** Here are your picks. As usual, if there is something else you are looking to get, please let me know.

RED - may be a bit more weepy than most of the books I noticed on your shelf but a really worthwhile read.
or
is light and fun. May or may not be your sense of humor.

ORANGE - You've been enjoying the series. I just started it. Why not continue?
or
I'm rather surprised you haven't read any Susan Mallery. A good contemporary series.

YELLOW - I think you'd really like her contemporaries. Good reads with a bit of humor.

GREEN - One from your TBR that I know nothing about. But good ratings are there for a reason.

BLUE - I believe this is the next in the series for you. I love the series and can't wait to get to the newest that came out TODAY!

INDIGO - this was recommended for me for this month. After reading some reviews I'm really looking forward to this. Not a romance but looks really good.

VIOLET - Looks to be lots of sno on the cover. Must be set in winter.
or
Don't worry that it is #3 in the series. They are not related in any way shape or form other than general theme. No overlapping characters, settings, storyline or anything. LOTS of fun.

RAINBOW - Simply a wonderful story.

[Nour]

O_o

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Erin wrote: "Hi Jane (PS)! Here are your picks. I had a great time going through your shelves and putting this list together. Hopefully there's something here you are in the mood for in March. If not, let m..."

LOVE your picks Erin! I actually don't know how I'm going select which to read when! They are all on my radar and I've been hoping to get to them soon. I'll let you know as I go... But Boys of Summer is a definite as I have to read that for another challenge in March :)

[Dee]

Photojim wrote: INDIGO - Gone Girl this was recommended for me for this month. After reading some reviews I'm really looking forward to this. Not a romance but looks really good.."

ohhh you guys are in for a treat with gone girl if you go that route

[Brett]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Hi Brett. I've finally managed to get enough connection to download data. I'll start working on your tips now, and Fran has promised to insert the links for me once I send her your pick. So watch o..."

Will keep an eye out! :)

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Megan L.

Thank you so much for the picks! It looks as though I have to read Gone Girl. I'll see if I can find it from the library or if there is a huge waiting list. If I can get it, this will be my choice. But lots of other good stuff as well.