2013 April Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Isha]

Hey Lacy! I'm working on your picks now and I'll have them up tomorrow.

[Vi]

Hi Brandilyn,

This month's PIFM is going to be a little hard. You seem to read mostly M/M while I haven't really ventured into that genre. Nothing against it but I'm a little firmly immersed in Fantasy genre. Most of the picks come off your TBR with some outside books thrown in.

1. April Fools Day (April 1)
Tattoos & Teacups - I really liked this cover!
A Nanny for Nate - Heard about this from GR friends. Most of them seemed to really like it!

2. April Showers bring May Flowers
Falling Off the Face of the Earth

3. U.S. Tax Day (April 15)
Naked in Death by J.D. Robb - You could say Roarke is an accountant.. of sorts.
Wacky Wednesday - One of the main guy works in a financial firm

4. Major League Baseball Opening Day
Two of the sports books I found in your TBR
Out in the Field
Heatstroke

5. April’s birthstone: Diamond
Rough Diamond
Hearts of England - With all these new ads for diamonds(actually, platinum & diamonds. Where do they get this idea??) where I live, hearts just remind me of diamonds.

6. Earth Day (April 22):
Willing Victim - Maybe stretching it too far but I couldn't really find a better choice

7. Patriot’s Day
A Reason To Believe - So streching the para part a bit but I've heard good reviews about this one too.

8. Drop Everything and Read (April 12)
Luck in the Shadows - a M/M fantasy
Attachments - one of my favorite sweet feel contemporary romance.

I hope you like the recs. If not, please let me know and I'll repick :)

Happy Reading!

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Debra
I will have your picks up later today :)

[Nichole]

Hi Jane,

Thank you for the picks. I'm not sure what I will be reading yet, but I have my eye on . If I have time, I'm sure I'll read more.

[Zara's Retreat]

Bre wrote: "Hi Zara! Here are my picks for you this month, I am unfamiliar with a lot of the books on your TBR so I hope you find something you want to read here. Happy reading!

1. April Fools Day (April 1)..."

Hi Bre. Thank you for these picks. I think I might start with I've Got Your Number and yes I do like Sophie Kinsella. She's a very easy author to read and her books seem to be quite funny. She's great to read in between more heavy reading.

If I have time I will also pick up A Time to Kill which I just so happen to be reading for another group I'm a member of.

Thanks again for these picks.

[Brandilyn]

Vi wrote: "Hi Brandilyn,

This month's PIFM is going to be a little hard. You seem to read mostly M/M while I haven't really ventured into that genre. Nothing against it but I'm a little firmly immersed in Fa..."

Those are some really good choices.

I will Read one or more of the following

[Nairabell]

Katie wrote: "Hi Nairabell!

So, I had a pretty tough time trying to find books on your requested shelf that fit these categories. We don't have many books in common, but here's what I've come up with. I hope ..."

Hi Katie! Thanks for the picks :) I'm really having a hard time choosing which one but I think I'll go for Second Grave on the Left and try to get to a couple of the others too. Thanks again!

[Sassafrass]

Why is waiting always so hard...LOL!

[Ty]

Vi wrote: "@Dee & Ty: Can I join the BR of Round Ireland with a Fridge?"

Of course! The more, the merrier XD

[Vi]

Whew! I'm glad the picks worked for you. I was a little nervous.

Brandilyn wrote: "Vi wrote: "Hi Brandilyn,

This month's PIFM is going to be a little hard. You seem to read mostly M/M while I haven't really ventured into that genre. Nothing against it but I'm a little firmly imm..."

[Vi]

Sassafrass wrote: "Why is waiting always so hard...LOL!"

It really is! iPhone app doesn't help by notifying every single comment!

Ty wrote: "Vi wrote: "@Dee & Ty: Can I join the BR of Round Ireland with a Fridge?"

Of course! The more, the merrier XD"

Yay! I'll get the book now.

[Fran, Moderator]

Bre wrote: "Fran wrote: "Bre wrote: "Hi Fran!

Great picks, it was really tough choosing which books I want to read this month! I am going to start with Falling Into You, Falling for the Ghost of You, andPush..."

Bre,

I can set up a thread for the buddy reads in the buddy read folder and we can chat about them there if you want. That way if anyone else wants to join in they can. I can't decide which one to read first! You pick :)

[Gigi]

Hi Arena!! I'm picking for you now. Check back in an hour.

[Dee]

I'll throw up a BR thread for Round Ireland with a Fridge

[Lacy]

Thanks, Nikita! I'm looking forward to it! =)

[Nikki]

Suzanne Sorry it took me so long to get your picks up. I had quite the experience going through your TBR! (I found lots to add to my own) :-) Hope you find something here, if not let me know and I'll try again! :D


1. April Fools Day (April 1): Futures and Frosting

2. April Showers bring May Flowers: The Ladies Auxiliary

3. U.S. Tax Day (April 15): Burn (I know its not on your TBR but it looks good :) )

4.Major League Baseball Opening Day: Double Play

5. April’s birthstone: Diamond:The Diamond Age

6. Earth Day (April 22):Long Hard Ride

7. Patriot’s Day:Into the Crossfire

8. Drop Everything and Read (April 12): I have so many I love, this one is hard! :-)Beautifully Damaged; Wallbanger; Hopeless

[Gigi]

Hi Arena!

I should have said at least an hour. I got a bit lost in your TBR (in a good way!). In fact, your TBR should meet my TBR lol. I hope you find something you like. If not, I'll be happy to hunt further.

1. April Fools Day (April 1) –
Tempted by Megan Hart or
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

2. April Showers bring May Flowers –
The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen
or The Rose Garden by Susanna Kearsley

3. U.S. Tax Day (April 15) –
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James or The Marriage Bargain by Jennifer Probst

4.Major League Baseball Opening Day –
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

5. April’s birthstone:
The Diamond Throne by David Eddings

6. Earth Day (April 22)
Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire (Hey! Fighters work with their hands lol) or Wyoming Tough by Diana Palmer

7. Patriot's Day-
Naked in Death by J.D. Robb

8. Drop Everything and Read-
Duncan's Bride by Linda Howard or
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley

Enjoy!!

[Ruby]

Sassafrass, I will post my picks for u tomorrow. :)

[Sassafrass]

Ruby wrote: "Sassafrass, I will post my picks for u tomorrow. :)"

Woohoo, Thanks, Ruby!

[Penney]

Vilda wrote: "Hi again, Penney! Got your picks ready and I really hope you'll find something interesting that you want to read in there :) It was real fun going through your shelves!

1. April Fools Day (April 1..."

just bought this from Amazon for $.99, SCORE! I've been looking at it for a while now, so I'll be all over it this month. I may even squeeze in one of the Megan Hart books. Why I've been putting those off I simply don't know.
I've also added a few of your picks to my ever growing Wishlist/TBR. Great picks Vilda, Thanks!

**EDIT** Hmmmmm... It turns out I own and didn't even know it. I may get to that as well. We'll see :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Sassafrass wrote: "Why is waiting always so hard...LOL!"

It is, it really is! I've said it before and I'll say it again - I'm 'practicing' patience. I have to practice because I'm not very good at it!!

[Nancy H]

Arena wrote: "Nancy here are my picks for you

April Fools Day (April 1) –
The Mane Event (Pride, #1)
Laurenston, Shelly
Dancing Shoes and Honky-Tonk Blues
McLane, Luann
April Showers bring May Flowers –
F..."

Arena, These look GREAT! I can't wait to get started. It is going to be fun deciding which one to read first. Thank you so much!

[Dee]

Hina - i'll do re-picks if you need

[Gigi]

Hina,

Me too! I can help with re-picks

[Bror (Abrar)]

Hey Nikita sorry i was late .

1. April Fools Day :

2. April Showers bring May Flowers :

3. U.S. Tax Day :

4.Major League Baseball Opening Day :

5. April’s birthstone Diamond :

6. Earth Day :

7. Patriot’s Day :

8. Drop Everything and Read : Immediately :)

Happy reading

[Bror (Abrar)]

Thanks for the picks Karen , don't know what to read first they all look good :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Nichole wrote: "Hi Jane,

Thank you for the picks. I'm not sure what I will be reading yet, but I have my eye on . If I have tim..."

Both great books so you shouldn't be disappointed :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Hina - I can help with picks this month as well, if you need extra hands :)

[Fran, Moderator]

I can help too Hina!

[Nichole]

I can do re-picks too!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I'll be home on Monday, so if you need more help Hina, I'm available!

[Debra]

Nadine, no problem. I just now went through my pickees shelves.. n am getting her up. so I'm here when you get them up thanks looking forward to seeing what ya give me..lol

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

Hi Nadine...here are your picks

1. April Fool's Day: , tony hawks...the title just says light hearted & humorous
2. April Showers bring May Flowers: , edie claire....flowers on the cover
3. US Tax Day: , jennifer probst...the series just says money is involved
4. Major League Baseball Opening Day: , jaci burton...definitely is sports related...has been recommended to me but I have still not been able to pick this up to read..
5. April's Birthstone-Diamond: , jaci burton...the cover says it all here this is related to #4 as this is the 2nd in the series...
6. Earth Day: , maryjanice davidson...this is a cute & funny read - the main character is Fred ( a mermaid) & I picked it for the environmental issues that were presented in this book
7. Patriot's Day: , trish mccallan...well this just says it all Seals..
8. Drop Everything & Read: , kami garcia...I loved this book & it was on your to read shelf -

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Debra wrote: "Nadine, no problem. I just now went through my pickees shelves.. n am getting her up. so I'm here when you get them up thanks looking forward to seeing what ya give me..lol"

Had a very LONG day at work and didn't get to finish my picks for you...they will be finaiziled and up in the morning. Sorry :(

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Sallie(Shuga) wrote: "Hi Nadine...here are your picks

1. April Fool's Day: , tony hawks...the title just says light hearted & humorous
2. April Showers bring May Flowers: [b..."

Thanks for my picks Sallie, I let you know which ones I read, Forged in Ash and The Marriage Merger aren't out yet so I wont be able to read them but I have pre-ordered both of them so I will read them once they become available! :)

[Kami]

2013 April PIFM Challenge - Picking Rules
FOR CARRIE

Spring is in full bloom in the Month of April and it’s a very busy month for some of us with many days to keep track of. There is so much going on that I couldn’t just pick one topic to concentrate on.


1. April Fools Day (April 1) – Recommend a book that is light-hearted and humorous and can be blissful start to the month. Or where a character fools/tricks another.


DEAD[ish] Kramer, Naomi or 
One For The Money (Stephanie Plum, #1) by Janet Evanovich or
First Grave on the Right(Charley Davidson, #1)
Jones, Darynda

2.April Showers bring May Flowers – Recommend a book that has flowers on the cover or has a character with a flowery name or likes gardening. (Ex. April’s flower is Daisy). 

Seduced by Innocence (The Seduced Saga, Book 1 of Rose's Trilogy) Kinrade, Kimberly or 
Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, #1) by Richelle Mead or
Yellow Crocus Ibrahim, Laila 


3. U.S. Tax Day (April 15) – Recommend a book where money is an issue, where a character owes money or is expecting to receive money (i.e. inheritance). Or recommend a book where a character works as an accountant, or there is plot of embezzlement involved. 

Beautiful Disaster (Beautiful, #1) McGuire, Jamie or
The Count of Monte Cristo Dumas, Alexandre


4.Major League Baseball Opening Day – Recommend a book with outdoors as a setting. Orinvolves outdoor sports/activity.

The Perfect Play (Play by Play, #1) Burton, Jaci or 
Dead Ball Balkind, Michael


5. April’s birthstone: Diamond – Recommend a book where diamond is part of the title/author' name or has significance in the book. 


The Diamond Affair Scott, Carolyn or
Once Upon A Diamond McCarthy, Teresa or 
A Diamond In My Pocket (The Unaltered #1) Angell, Lorena


6. Earth Day (April 22) are planned to inspire attentiveness and admiration for the Earth's surroundings – Recommend a book with environmental issues. Or read a book with characters that work with their hands (farmers, ranchers, etc).

Jenna's Cowboy (The Callahans of Texas, #1)
Gillenwater, Sharon or
Wild Roses by Hannah Howell or
Garden Spells Allen, Sarah Addison 

7. Patriot’s Day in observance of the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the first battles of the American Revolutionary War – Recommend a book with character(s) involved in the military or private para military groups. Or recommend a book that is fast action-packed. Or since it is also the start of the Boston Marathon, recommend a book where the character is a runner.

Phoenix Rising (Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences #1) Ballantine, Philippa or
Wild Card (Elite Ops, #1) Leigh, Lora


8. Drop Everything and Read (April 12) D.E.A.R is a national month-long celebration of reading designed to remind folks of all ages to make reading a priority activity in their lives – is a free for all. Recommend one of your favorite books that have not been read yet by your pickee. Introduce a new subgenre of romance or another genre entirely. 

Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews or
A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1)
Martin, George R.R. or
Poison Princess (The Arcana Chronicles #1)
by Kresley Cole

[Isha]

Ab2y wrote: "Hey Nikita sorry i was late .

1. April Fools Day : [bookc]..."

Thanks for the picks Ab2y, I'll be reading Rode Hard, Put Up Wet and if I get time I might squeeze in Falling for the Ghost of You

[Isha]

Lacy it was great picking for you especially considering that we seem to have the same opinions on almost all the books we had in common. Here are your picks and I hope you find something that you'll enjoy reading.

2013 April PIFM Challenge

1. April Fools Day (April 1) –

Kiss an angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis

2. April Showers bring May Flowers –

Daisy's Back In Town by Rachel Gibson

3. U.S. Tax Day (April 15) –

Judgment In Death by J.D. Robb
The Marriage Trap by Jennifer Probst

4. Major League Baseball Opening Day –

Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey
Match Me If You Can by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

5. April’s birthstone: Diamond –

When You Give a Duke a Diamond by Shana Galen

6. Earth Day (April 22) -

Long Hard Ride by Lorelei James

7. Patriot’s Day -

The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter
Love Irresistibly by Julie James - releasing in April

8. Drop Everything and Read (April 12) -

Slammed by Colleen Hoover

[Carrie]

Kami wrote: "2013 April PIFM Challenge - Picking Rules
FOR CARRIE

Spring is in full bloom in the Month of April and it’s a very busy month for some of us with many days to keep track of. There is so much going..."

Thank you Kami for the picks, I think I'll go with Yellow Crocus and decide on the rest as the month goes on. :)

[Jennie]

Sounds good to me! I am anxious to start. I need some new material.

Looking forward to the picks

[Erin]

Hi Diane ~Firefly~. I had a great time looking through your shelves. Sorry it took me so long to post this, but I hope you find something here that interests to read this month. If not, let me know and I'd be happy to pick again.


1. April Fools Day: The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde or Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean

2. April Showers Being May Flowers: Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts or The Unbearable Lightness of Dragons by Katie MacAlister

3. U.S. Tax Day: Up Close and Dangerous by Linda Howard or Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas

4. Major League Baseball: It Had to Be You by Susan Eilzabeth Phillips or Cover of Night by Linda Howard

5. Diamond: Dream Eyes by Jayne Ann Krentz or Crystal Gardens by Amanda Quick

6. Earth Day: Dead and Berried by Karen MacInerney or Lumberjack In Love by Penny Watson

7. Patriot's Day: Walk on the Wild Side by Christine Warren or Green-Eyed Demon by Jaye Wells

8. Drop Everything and Read: Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson orChange of Heart by Mary Calmes or The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston

[Mimmy]

Kate wrote: "Roxy:
I hope you find something that you like and want to read on this list!

Hi Kate,

Thanks for the picks! I'm going to try Crazy Little Thing and Whispers in the Dark. I read Echoes at Dawn and read the first chapter before realizing I missed a book in the series!

[Mimmy]

Hi Ruby,

I have your picks! I hope you find something you like.

1. April Fools Day (April 1) And One Last Thing by Molly Harper, not from your shelves, but recommended to me in a PIFM and I loved it.

2. April Showers bring May Flowers Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen, one of my favorite books.

3. U.S. Tax Day (April 15) Silk is for Seduction by Loretta Chase. The Noiret sisters are trying to save their dressmaking business.

4.Major League Baseball Opening Day The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. One of my favorite books for the descriptive imagery.

5. April’s birthstone: Diamond Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin, not literally about a diamond, but an engagement. Diamond implied.

6. Earth Day (April 22) are planned to inspire attentiveness and admiration for the Earth's surroundings The River by Cheryl Kaye Tardif. I found this on your TBR and it looks interesting.

7. Patriot’s Day in observance of the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the first battles of the American Revolutionary War The Soldier by Grace Burrowes, I’ve really enjoyed this series. I do think this can be a standalone book, but after getting glimpses of the other characters in the family, you will be tempted to read the other books.

8. Drop Everything and Read (April 12) Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas. I loved this series! I noticed that you’ve read some other HR titles from Kleypas and I think you’ll enjoy this book.

Happy reading!

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

Im picking to read:
,nora roberts , sandra brown
, nalini singh

[Inge]

Hi Jennie,

Once again, I'm sorry for taking so long, I really hope you like your picks!

1. April Fools Day (April 1) – Recommend a book that is light-hearted and humorous and can be blissful start to the month. Or where a character fools/tricks another.
Can You Keep a Secret? This was my first Sophia Kinsella book and I really enjoyed it.
Seduction and Snacks I saw it on your TBR shelf and its a light, funny read.

The Opportunist It's good, after you've read it, you'll know why I recommended it for this category :)


2. April Showers bring May Flowers – Recommend a book that has flowers on the cover or has a character with a flowery name or likes gardening. (Ex. April’s flower is Daisy).
The Truth About Forever I haven't read it, but it looks really good.
Blue Dahlia I noticed you don't have any Nora Roberts, this is a good book to start with.

3. U.S. Tax Day (April 15) – Recommend a book where money is an issue, where a character owes money or is expecting to receive money (i.e. inheritance). Or recommend a book where a character works as an accountant, or there is plot of embezzlement involved.
Plastic Hearts Has to do with money, I really really enjoyed it.
Roses Has to do with an inheritance issue.


4.Major League Baseball Opening Day – Recommend a book with outdoors as a setting. Or involves outdoor sports/activity.
Out Of Her League From your TBR shelf, it looks good, I added it to my shelf!
The Perfect Play Buddy Read?

5. April’s birthstone: Diamond – Recommend a book where diamond is part of the title/author' name or has significance in the book.

Something Borrowed It has a diamond ring in the cover... I really struggled with this category.
The Bachelorette Party From your To-Read shelf, hope you like it.

6. Earth Day (April 22) are planned to inspire attentiveness and admiration for the Earth's surroundings – Recommend a book with environmental issues. Or read a book with characters that work with their hands (farmers, ranchers, etc).
Corralled Cowboys work in farms and ranches right? You really enjoyed her other series.
The Thorn Birds They work a lot in a farm/ranch and the story is really good. It's a long, slow read but one of my favorites.

7. Patriot’s Day in observance of the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the first battles of the American Revolutionary War – Recommend a book with character(s) involved in the military or private para military groups. Or recommend a book that is fast action-packed. Or since it is also the start of the Boston Marathon, recommend a book where the character is a runner.
Tall, Dark and Daring: The Admiral's Bride\Identity: Unknown When I first read this category I immediately thought of recommending the Tall, Dark and Dangerous series, but since you've read most of those I'll recommend this one. Hope you like it.

A SEAL's Seduction- I couldn't get the link to work, but its from your TBR.



8. Drop Everything and Read (April 12) D.E.A.R is a national month-long celebration of reading designed to remind folks of all ages to make reading a priority activity in their lives – is a free for all. Recommend one of your favorite books that have not been read yet by your pickee.
Ok, so I have several suggestions for this one:
The Reluctant Dom Awesome book!

Summer Sisters I saw that you have it in your To Read shelf. This is one of my favorites and one of the only books I have ever re-read.

Whitney, My Love I don't think this is your type of book but since I have to recommend something different for you I thought I might include it. It is SOOO good. I know it says it's the second in the series, but it's actually stand alone. If you prefer to read the first one first that's great, I think it introduces some of the characters, but if you only want to read one, READ THIS ONE!

Let me know which ones you feel like reading or if you want any re-picks.

[Inge]

Skandia
Thank you so much for your picks! I am definitely reading Me Before You, The Sky is Everywhere and I've got your number.
If I can fit any more in I'll let you know.

Thanks again!

[Debra]

Kami, here goes I was not to familiar with alot of the books on your shelves. I hope I did OK and you can find something you like. if not let me know and I can repick, I tried to give you a few different ones and ones you might not be thinking of but I hope you can find something to read from what I choose... so here we go:

1. Mystery Man or A Girls Guide to Vampires
2. Safe Haven or Kiss an Angel or old school Flowers in the Attic.
3. Naked In Death or Sugar Daddy
4. The Perfect Play or Off Sides
5. When You Give a Duke a Diamond
6. Extreme Exposure or Comanche Moon
7. Dark Lover or Forged in Fire
8. The Lonely
9. Don't Tell

hope you find something if not again let me know and I can try again. happy reading

[Kami]

Debra wrote: "Kami, here goes I was not to familiar with alot of the books on your shelves. I hope I did OK and you can find something you like. if not let me know and I can repick, I tried to give you a few dif..."

Thank you. I think I will pick Girl's Guide to Vampires (Dark Ones, #1) by Katie MacAlister

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Debra here are my picks for you

1. April Fools Day (April 1) – loved the nicknames they have for each other...very quick read I did it as a buddy read last month and really enjoyed it. and Not sure what to say about this one but we all have those guys in our lives that just live to annoy us...LOL

2. April Showers bring May Flowers – Elly makes a big change in her life after a heartbraking moment but she pulls herself together and boy do things work out for her and this book could have also been put in for # 7 but since a lot of the story revolves around gardening I put it here...very nice story


3. U.S. Tax Day (April 15) – hmmmm...what some guys will do to avenge their sister's heartbreak and High Priced Call girl and NYPD sex-crimes investigator interesting mix...no? LOL

4.Major League Baseball Opening Day – (this is the 6th book in the Sullivan Series I have chosen the first book in the series for #8) and although this is the 3rd book in a series you do not have to read the first two to enjoy this one but you will probably want to read the others once you read this one

5. April’s birthstone: Diamond – and I haven't read either of these but they both sounded interesting

6. Earth Day (April 22)(also my birthday...LOL) and Loved both of these books and they are book 1 & 2 in a series I think you will enjoy them

7. Patriot’s Day - Red Hot SEALS book #1 and its HOT HOT HOT! and Behind the facade of their tricked-out motorcycle shop is an elite special ops team assigned the jobs too hot for anyone else to handle!

8. Drop Everything and Read (April 12) - (This is the first book in the Sullivan Series) and This is very Erotic I noticed that you read Bared to you so I thought you may like this series.

I hope you like my picks for you and I can't wait to see what you have read and how you enjoyed them. :)

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Erin,

Thanks for the great picks. I'll definitely be reading now that it is out in paperback. But you gave me so many other tempting choices that I hope to read at least one more, maybe two. Right now these are the most likely for those slots -