2013 March Pick It For Me! Challenge

[ShoSho]

Photojim wrote: "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 m..."

Thank you , I love them ,and I know that I'll read at least 3 of them.

[Brett]

Valerie ~Varuca~ wrote: "Brett wrote: "Hello Valerie-Varuca-!
I hope you like the picks. I picked them all from your tbr mm shelf. I'm new to M/M. I've only read one so far, so please let me know if these picks do not wo..."

I'm so glad you liked them! :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Fran wrote: "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..."

Thanks for the tip, I will check them out!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith wrote: "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 oth..."

I will send you both messages with details in a little bit!

[Katie]

Sallie(Shuga) wrote: "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)
YELLO..."

Thanks Sallie! It's gonna be hard to pick. Knowing me I will try for them all! I'm going to start with Angel since I've been putting it off for months!
Thanks for the motivation!

[Emily]

Dee wrote: "Hi Emily

Here are my picks for you - I tried to get a mix of your TBR shelf and new to you recommendations with a variety of different genres.

1. RED
Too Hot To Touch (Buddy read if you are inter..."

Thanks for the great picks. I will read Slumber and would love to read Crystal Cove as a buddy read. I have it currently and can start this weekend. PM and we can set it up.

[Angi]

Ab2y wrote: "Angela
Hope you like what i picked :)

RED : or "

Thanks Ab2y for the picks...I'm actually waiting for the library to get Dark Lover in so in the mean time I am going to start with Down to You.

[Emily]

Irina wrote: "Thanks for the great picks Emily! you really searched every nook and cranny of my TBR shelf, there are some there that I don't even remember wanting to read =)

So, I will be reading [bookcover:Al..."

Sounds good. I will place Yours until dawn on hold and the lib and will purchase All in from Amazon. Let me know when you want to start reading them.

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Brett!

Here are your picks from Jane :)

RED - Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh & My Fair Captain by JL Langley
ORANGE - One of Those Days by Zathyn Priest (free download from his site I think) & Timing by Mary Calmes
YELLOW - Special Delivery by Heidi Cullinan & Clear Water by Amy Lane
GREEN - I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier by Rose Crystal & Promises by Marie Sexton
BLUE - A Reason To Believe by Diana Copland (buddy read!) & Between Sinners and Saints by Marie Sexton
INDIGO - Cut & Run by Abigail Roux & Life Lessons by Kaje Harper
VIOLET -Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas & The Ghost on My Couch by LA Gilbert
RAINBOW - Quinn's Hart by Cassandra Gold & Caught Running by Abigail Roux and Madeleine Urban

*Jane wasn't able to make comments for her selections to you, but I can! I have read almost every title on her list. My favorites that jump out are Devil in Winter(could be my fave Kleypas ever), Quinn's Hart( adored Quinn, his shyness touched me), Slave to Sensation (edge of my seat anxious the entire book- loved it), Between Sinners and Saints, The Ghost on my Couch and Clear Water are all awesome. All the rest are very good, but the titles above are my faves.
We are doing a m/m buddy read of A Reason to Believe this month- hope you will join us!

We hope you find something you like!!

[Ty]

sighhhhhh.

oh, MK, if you need repick volunteers, I can help.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Ty wrote: "sighhhhhh.

oh, MK, if you need repick volunteers, I can help."

Thanks Ty!

And I have our latecomers picking for each other -

Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith
Magen

[Fran, Moderator]

I can help with re picks too MK :)

[Brett]

Fran wrote: "Hi Brett!

Here are your picks from Jane :)

RED - Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh & My Fair Captain by JL Langley
ORANGE - One of Those Days by Zathyn Priest (free download from his site I thin..."

Jane and Fran,
Thanks for the picks! And thanks, Fran, for posting them and the recommendations! I will definitely be reading Slave to Sensation and Devil in Winter. I feel like I need to read Cut and Run since everybody is talking about it. haha I might join in on the buddy read of A Reason to Believe. We'll see how the school load looks. I may be a little late to it. haha :)

[Elke]

Still patiently waiting for mine :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Thank Fran!

[Kristina Simon]

Elke wrote: "Still patiently waiting for mine :)"

Me, too. If compulsively checking GRs can be called "patiently waiting." ;-)

[Elke]

Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: "Elke wrote: "Still patiently waiting for mine :)"

Me, too. If compulsively checking GRs can be called "patiently waiting." ;-)"

Lol! It does to me! :D

[Fran, Moderator]

Brett wrote: "Fran wrote: "Hi Brett!

Here are your picks from Jane :)

RED - Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh & My Fair Captain by JL Langley
ORANGE - One of Those Days by Zathyn Priest (free download from hi..."

Brett,

I have a feeling Cut & Run will end up as a buddy read this month - it's on my list and many others I read - maybe we can all read it together :)

[Joyce]

Hi Regina, Here are your picks for March. Hope you find something you like.

RED - I see you are up to this book in the series and have rately the others very highly. It is sensual and a red cover to boot.

ORANGE - I see that you really loved the first book in the series.

YELLOW - I loved this book and saw it on your TBR list. It started my obsession of Iris Johansen books

GREEN - Nice green cover. I see you like Maya Banks very much so I needed to add her into the mix.

BLUE - I really enjoyed this one and I see it on your list.

INDIGO - I see that you like Gena Showalter's books. You haven't started this series yet.

VIOLET - by Lynn Viehl I see you like her books this is the next one in this series.

RAINBOW - The cover has red, orange, yellow and blue in it plus the title has an R and I for the title. You rated the others in this series highly and it seems this is the next one in the series for you to read. This is a series I have not had a chance yet to get into.

[Shell]

For Skandia : I had fun looking through your shelves and found a few to add to mine. Hope you find something you like. If not, then let me know and I can revisit your shelves for you.

RED - or
ORANGE - or *I would recommend the audio book. Kristen Potter does the narration and she’s wonderful!
YELLOW - or
GREEN - or
BLUE - *Audiobook is narrated beautifully by Khristine Hvam or
INDIGO - or
VIOLET - or
RAINBOW - or Both are LGBT novels, and well written. If you are interested in that type of book, then they would be good entries the M/M Romance Genre.

[Ezi]

Dawn (Kat N Hat) wrote: "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 ..."

LOL. I try to bring a little mischief everywhere I go!
I am glad you are happy to see me here

[Ezi]

MountainKat wrote: "Ty wrote: "sighhhhhh.

And I have our latecomers picking for each other -

Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith
Magen"

MAGEN: Here are some choices for you. I tried to mix it up based on your current reading choices. I hope I picked something that you are really amped to read in March.

RED: ;

ORANGE: ; ;

YELLOW: ;

GREEN: ;

BLUE : ;

INDIGO: ;

VIOLET: ; ;

RAINBOW: ;

[Erin]

Jane (PS) wrote: "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. ..."

Yay! I'm glad you liked them. I hope you enjoy whichever one you choose.

[Makenzie]

Alrighty Gigi...here ya go! It seems you like historical fiction as much as I do! I hope you're able to find something of interest in this list. If not, I can browse around some more. You have a great PIFM shelf. :)

RED:
- You had the combination #1/#2 book on your list. This is my favorite LH book and one of the first romance novels I read. :)
- I've been meaning to read this one. Let me know if you want to buddy read it. The cover is yummy.

ORANGE:


YELLOW:
- This one may be a bit different for you, it's not on your list, but it was the first romance novel I read and is the start a good series.
- Looks to be a cute contemporary novel.

GREEN:


BLUE:
- I may be going color blind, but I think her dress is blue...ish.


INDIGO:
- It wasn't on your list, but I've heard a lot about this series. Plus it adds a little variety to my picks. :)


VIOLET:


RAINBOW:
- The movie is popular now, so why not?
- I just read this series at the end of last year and thought it very cute!

[Skandia]

Thank you Shell for the picks!
I think I would like to read and maybe

[Mimmy]

Hey Joyce!

Here are the March picks. I was able to pull most of the selections from your TBR. Now that I've finished the list, I've noticed that it's predominately female!

RED The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross

ORANGE Angel’s Blood The Guild Hunter series #1, by Nalini Singh

YELLOW The Corset Diaries by Katie McAlister

GREEN Seduced by Moonlight Meredith Gentry #3, by Laurell K Hamilton

BLUE Kiss of Steel B is for Bec McMaster, I read this about the same time I was reading Kady Cross. I had a bit of a steampunk streak!

INDIGO Desire Unchained Demonica #2 by Larissa Ione

VIOLET Night Shift Jill Kismet #1 by Lilith Saintcrow

RAINBOW Three to Get Deadly Stephanie Plum #3 by Janet Evanovich

[Magen]

Hi Ezinwanyi,
Hope these choices work for you. I tried to go over all the books you have on outstanding to read. I love all the paranormal books you've read, I'm taking some ideas for myself!

RED

ORANGE

YELLOW

GREEN

BLUE

INDIGO

VIOLET

RAINBOW one of my faves!

[Vi]

Hi Roxy,

I'm happy to pick for you in March. I've tried a mix of both old and new to you books. I've got to say I really liked your bookshelves. I got sidetracked by it frequently. Anyway, I hope you like the recs.

RED:
The Rose Garden - Kearsley is one of my favourite authors and this book really demonstrates her talent.
Deadline - I see you liked Feed too. I've yet to read this but we can BR this for March.

ORANGE
Dragonfly in Amber - I'm planning to read this in March. We could do a BR if you like.
Maisie Dobbs - So I read this for another challenge with a not-so-good expectation. I'm not a big fan of mystery. Then I was halfway through and I completely reversed my opinion. The world war was depicted very realistically and the romance was so heartbreaking. I'd really recommend this.

YELLOW
The One That Got Away - I just read this recently expected a fun & flirty book. But it turned out to be a dark and a serious one with a strong h and a tortured H. Loved it.
One Summer - I know you've already chosen a book for the FAC but I'd really like to point this one out too. It is a really good contemporary

GREEN
Grimspace - Set in outdoors too - in space! An excellent Sci-Fi series by Aguirre.
Magic Burns - I see that you've enjoyed the first book in the series. Why don't you continue them? Curran and Kate grow more awesome as you read.

BLUE
The Body at the Tower - The blurb looks really interesting.
On the Prowl - Another favourite PNR series is the Alpha & Omega series by Patricia Briggs. You have to read the short story in this anthology before continuing to the first in the series.

INDIGO
Something About You - I'm really pushing the limits here but this is a sort of suspense book. It's a fun book. The characters sparkle actually.
Addicted - The one thing I know about this books is that it's dark. The hero is supposed to dark and tortured. Would you like to Buddy read?

VIOLET
The Winter Sea - So a second recommend of kearsley but really, you have to read this.
Daughter of the Forest - One of my all time favourite books. The book is a tad slow at the beginning but it picks up as it goes along. Set in Ireland a long long time ago (forgot the age), it's a retelling of the Seven Swans fairytale.

RAINBOW
Night Road - Maybe out of your comfort zone but this was one of my favourite books of Hannah. A tear-jerker but I loved it. I like how she portrays friendship and love.
Kissing the Witch: Old Tales in New Skins - Another book I loved that I read for a challenge. A re-telling of fairy tales told unusually. Another highly recommended book.

Happy Reading, Roxy!

[Gigi]

Hi Ruth Ann!

I hope you find something you like. If not, let me know and I'll be happy to pick a few others.

RED - Select a book with a red cover by Linda Howard
or
by JD Robb

ORANGE - Select a book with a orange cover by Sylvain Reynard or by Megan Hart

YELLOW - Select a book with a yellow cover by Sherry Thomas or by Kathryn Stockett

GREEN - Select a book with a green cover by Nora Roberts or
by Sarah Addison Allen

BLUE - Select a book with a blue cover by Catherine Anderson or by Judith McNaught

INDIGO - Select a book with an indigo cover by Jennifer Probst or by Jennifer Ashley

VIOLET - Select a book with a violet cover by Pamela Morsi or by Lisa Kleypas

RAINBOW - Select a book with at least three colors of the rainbow on the cover
by Lisa Kleypas

Happy reading!

[Gigi]

Makenzie wrote: "Alrighty Gigi...here ya go! It seems you like historical fiction as much as I do! I hope you're able to find something of interest in this list. If not, I can browse around some more. You have a g..."

Hi Makenzie!!!! Thank you for the awesome picks! I'm going to go with Courting Miss Hattie! Looks good, thank you!

[Megan L]

Photojim wrote: "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 ..."

I am glad you liked them. If you get to read Gone Girl let me know how you like it.

[Mimmy]

Vi wrote: "Hi Roxy,

I'm happy to pick for you in March. I've tried a mix of both old and new to you books. I've got to say I really liked your bookshelves. I got sidetracked by it frequently. Anyway, I hope ..."

Hi Vi!

Thanks for the picks. I'm happy to do a BR for Dragonfly in Amber. I think there is a copy of Night Road at my library, so I will try it.

[Nancy H]

MountainKat,
I just want to say I LOVE the picking rules this month! I could probably choose a whole year's reading out of just this set of rules, they are so awesome!! Thanks for a great job!

[Ezi]

Magen wrote: "Hi Ezinwanyi,
Hope these choices work for you. I tried to go over all the books you have on outstanding to read. I love all the paranormal books you've read, I'm taking some ideas for myself!..."

Thank you Magen for the nice assorted choices. Here are the books I am considering:
& --I will read these two for sure

--only if I can fit it in (LOVED book 1 )

[Elke]

Still trying to wait patiently...

Lol!! It's really hard though!

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Carla

Here are your picks ... We have a lot of books in common :)I hope you like your picks and if not then I will change them.

RED -
(you have to , have to read this series...)
(author begins with R )
-Dosent get steamier , just wait till you get to the shower scene , or the peaches scene *fans self* or , the window scene :D:D

ORANGE -
, a really nice book and can be read as a standalone.

YELLOW
- have heard this is amazing. Can buddy read this one if you want.
(Author begins with Y)

GREEN -
- A feel good happy book
(author begins with G.) - I notice you read Heyer too , two very nice books by her.

BLUE -
I have so many great picks with blue covers , I want to give all of them but cant , so here are a few..

INDIGO -
-One of my favorite books
(Suspense book)

VIOLET -
- The blurb may not sound so nice but a really nice book.
- Just finished rereading this,amazing book.

RAINBOW -
- My first m/m book , it is good but has more of a thriller and less romance - This is my favorite m/m book till now.

[Inge]

Hello Bre,
I had a great time going through your shelves, I added a lot to my to read shelf. I tried to pick something from your To read and something new for each category. I hope you enjoy your picks. If you need any repicks just let me know. Happy readings!

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

If I Were You
London Is the Best City in America- I read this one a while back and enjoyed it. Its a light, funny read.





ORANGE - Select a book with a orange cover or one whose title or author begins with O. Or recommend a book set primarily in autumn.

The Casual Vacancy- I have not read this so not sure if it's romance, but you enjoyed all the Harry Potter books so why not give this one a shot?
The Stranger




YELLOW - Select a book with a yellow cover or one whose title or author begins with Y. Or pick a book set during summertime.

Coming Home
Summer Sisters - I haven't read this in a while but was definitely one of my favorites for a long time. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.




GREEN - Select a book with a green cover or one whose title or author begins with G. Or suggest a book with an outdoor theme.

The Gamble - Green cover and outdoorsey.
On the Island - Not one of my favorites but a lot of people love it.




BLUE - Select a book with a blue cover or one whose title or author begins with B. Or pick a book that has something to do with water.

Kaleb
A Kingdom of Dreams - I cannot begin to tell you how much I LOVE this series and this author. One of my all time favorites. READ IT!!!
Painted Faces - This was recommended to me a while back and haven't read it, but really want to. Let me know if you want to do a buddy read.





INDIGO - Select a book with an indigo cover or one whose title or author begins with I. Or recommend a dark or suspenseful book.

The Sea of Tranquility
Ten Tiny Breaths
Both of these are really good and have received great reviews.
Kaleidoscope - I saw that you have read and enjoyed Danielle Steel, why not give this one a chance, I hear its one of her best.




VIOLET - Select a book with a violet cover or one whose title or author begins with V. Snow in moonlight is a beautiful shade of violet, so you could also pick a book set during the winter.

Never Too Far - I saw that you really enjoyed the first one so might as well read this one too. I think it comes out today!
Vision in White - One of my favorite series... enjoy!




RAINBOW - Select a book with at least three colors of the rainbow on the cover or one whose title or author begins with any letter in RAINBOW. Or pick a LGBT book.

Flat-Out Love
Almost - This one looks really good, I think I'll add it to my TBR list.
Heller - Its a funny series, there are 4 books out already.

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Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Juliet

I seem to be reading mostly PNR, UF and cozy mysteries lately, so I hope I do ok on these recs. If you need more, let me know.

Red Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec, I've heard good thin..."

I loved the corset diaries :D:D

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Ruth Ann wrote: " Hi Karen,

Here are your picks. I hope you find something you like. I got most of these from your TBR list.

RED
A Rogue by Any Other Name
Wicked Ties

ORANGE
Hot Head
It Happened One Autumn..."

Thanks , those are very very good picks , till now definitely reading
A Rogue by Any Other Name and It Happened One Autumn but may end up reading quite a few more :D

[Inge]

Thank you so much for the picks Dawn, you did a great job! I think I will definitely read






I guess I better get to it!


Dawn (Kat N Hat) wrote: "Well Inge, we didn't have a lot in common on our shelves so let me know if these don't work for you. I'd be happy to re-pick if needed.


RED - [bookcover:The Mane E..."

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

Inge wrote: "Thank you so much for the picks Dawn, you did a great job! I think I will definitely read

..."

Glad you liked them I was worried about the sci-fi ones but I see you've picked them to read,

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

I can help with repicks if you need me, Kat!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Thanks Karen!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Nancy wrote: "MountainKat,
I just want to say I LOVE the picking rules this month! I could probably choose a whole year's reading out of just this set of rules, they are so awesome!! Thanks for a great job!"

Aw, gee, thanks Nancy! It is fun to come up with new ideas!

[~Leslie~]

Amy
Here is the link to the Buddy Read for
Mystery Man Buddy Read

Let me know when you would like to start. I have a few library books I have to read in the beginning of the month, but I am pretty open.
Anyone is free to join in!!

[Carla]

Dee wrote: "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"

Yes--but no one makes snowmen in Ypsilanti in September...;)

[Carla]

Karen wrote: "Carla

Here are your picks ... We have a lot of books in common :)I hope you like your picks and if not then I will change them.

RED -
(you have to , have to read th..."

Thanks for the great picks--so hard to choose! I hope to order some from the library later today...

[Carla]

Karen wrote: "Carla

Here are your picks ... We have a lot of books in common :)I hope you like your picks and if not then I will change them.

RED -
(you have to , have to read th..."

Ok, I just ordered Dark Lover, Venetia, When you give a duke a diamond (looks like I won't get that until mid-month at earliest), and Educating Caroline. Now I have to stop...the rest will have to go on my to-read list. Thanks again for the great picks!

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Carla wrote: "Karen wrote: "Carla

Here are your picks ... We have a lot of books in common :)I hope you like your picks and if not then I will change them.

RED -
(you have to , h..."

*fingers crossed * hope you like them :) and would you like to BR when you give a duke a diamond?

[Desperado]

Nichole, after much deliberation, I've decided to read , and from the list of your wonderful rec's. I'll probably read more as I seem to have no self-restraint. ☺