2013 April Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Kristina Simon]

I can help with re-picks, too, if you still need people to help, Hina!

[Tiff]

Hi Hina !!

If there are still slots available, I would love to be part! :)

[Vi]

So how long till repicks?

[Fran, Moderator]

Vi wrote: "So how long till repicks?"

Hi Vi,

April 1st(8 am) US CDT)

[Erin]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "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 r..."

Yay! I'm glad you liked them. I really enjoyed Crystal Gardens so I hope you do too.

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Gigi
I need to see what I can get from my library I will add the books I read when I have got them

[Gigi]

Hi Arena! Perfect, I can't wait to hear which book or books you've decided to read.

[Fran, Moderator]

Bre wrote: "Fran wrote: "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 ..."

Great Bre,

How about starting Pushing The Limits on Monday or Tuesday?

[Jennie]

Thanks Inge for the picks! looking forward to tackling them! I would love to do a buddy read. I struggle with Nora Roberts so it maybe put last on the list. I am so looking forward to Summer Sisters remembrance to my childhood and teens

Jennie

[Ruby]

Hi Sassafrass, sorry for the delay. Here are my picks for u. :)

1. April Fools Day (April 1) – Unwrapped

2. April Showers bring May Flowers – Ireland Rose This book is not from your to pick shelf so do hope you will consider reading it. :)

3. U.S. Tax Day (April 15) – Crazy For Love

4.Major League Baseball Opening Day – Under By Duress

5. April’s birthstone: Diamond – Something From Tiffany’s

6. Earth Day (April 22) are planned to inspire attentiveness and admiration for the Earth's surroundings – The First Gardener

7. Patriot’s Day in observance of the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the first battles of the American Revolutionary War – Rock Chick

8. Drop Everything and Read (April 12) - Mockingjay

[Becca]

Sorry that it took so long Erin! I forgot about this one and I wasn't gettig the updates for the thread! I'm not familiar with a lot of the books from your TBR so I tried to grab some of those but I have some that aren't on there too! Hope I give you some that you'll like!

1. April Fools Day (April 1)

2. April Showers bring May Flowers

3. U.S. Tax Day (April 15)

4.Major League Baseball Opening Day

5. April’s birthstone: Diamond

6. Earth Day (April 22) are planned to inspire attentiveness and admiration for the Earth's surroundings

7. Patriot’s Day in observance of the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the first battles of the American Revolutionary War or

8. Drop Everything and Read (April 12)

This is my first time doing this so if you don't like any of them I can try again, just let me know!!

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Sallie (Shuga)

I finished reading yesterday LOVED IT gave it 4 stars
and I finished today I also gave it 4 stars. I have enjoyed these two books so much I am going to continue with the series. Thank you for picking them for me.

I will keep you posted on what I decide to read next....off to finish preparing Easter dinner....enjoy your day (with a good book!)

[Fran, Moderator]

Rebecca wrote: "O, do I have to do one for each category? I'll have to redo that, I only did a few categories...I thought we only had to pick 4. I'll update that last post for Erin as soon as I get my homework d..."

Yes, Rebecca, one for each category. At least 4 from Erin's tbr or preferred shelf and the rest new to her or from her tbr. But minimum of 8 recs.

[Amy J.]

Hi Elizabeth,

I'm sorry it took so long to get you some picks. I had a lot of difficulty finding books for a couple of the categories. I hope you find something that you think you might like reading.

1. How To Run With A Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper
2. Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale or Duncan's Bride by Linda Howard
3. Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire
4. Play Dirty by Sandra Brown
5. Diamond Bay by Linda Howard
6. Bone Deep by Bonnie Dee
7. SEALed with a Kiss- by Mary-Margret Daughtridge
8. Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman

[Amy J.]

Thanks for the recs Brett. I know I'll read body finder, but there are others I'd like to read as well, but I don't know which I'll be able to get a hold of this month.

[Elizabeth]

Amy thank you for the picks!
I'll start with Play Dirty tomorrow, since I already have the audiobook!

[Sassafrass]

Ruby wrote: "Hi Sassafrass, sorry for the delay. Here are my picks for u. :) "

Thanks, Ruby. I'll start with

Rock Chick, and then go from there!

[Becca]

Thanks Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith! I am definitely excited about all of the picks you gave me! I'm not sure where to start! I guess I'll grab one that I already own (if I have any of them) and then go to the library tomorrow!! Thanks!!!


Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith wrote: " April PIFM Challenge: I'm picking for Rebecca!

[Erin]

Rebecca wrote: "Sorry that it took so long Erin! I forgot about this one and I wasn't gettig the updates for the thread! I'm not familiar with a lot of the books from your TBR so I tried to grab some of those bu..."

Thanks for the picks Rebecca! I think I'll start with since I have it waiting on my Nook to be read.

[Ty]

Nadine wrote: " Sallie (Shuga)

I finished reading yesterday LOVED IT gave it 4 stars
and I finished today I also gave it 4 stars. I have e..."

lol challenge starts April 1st. But hey! More books to read...

[Lacy]

Nikita wrote: "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'..."

Nikita,
Wow, you did an awesome job! I don't even know which one I want to read the most. I usually only read one rec., but that will be hard to do this month. I'll let you know when I decide!
Thanks! =)

[Hina]

Picks are done, I will have re-picks up soon!

[Hina]

Repicks are posted under Message 4 for pairings. Below are the people doing the pickings. Thanks guys!!


Dee
Gigi
Jane (PS)
Fran
Nicole
Kristi (Passion) for the Page

Happy Reading Everyone!!

[Tiff]

Hi Hina! Sorry, I'm kinda new here and I'd just like to ask where or what Message 4 is? :)

[Fran, Moderator]

Hey Vi!

I will have your picks up very soon...

[Fran, Moderator]

Tiff wrote: "Hi Hina! Sorry, I'm kinda new here and I'd just like to ask where or what Message 4 is? :)"

Hi Tiff,

Message 4 is located at the beginning of this thread. 1st page. top left of each post is says 'message' and a number.

[Fran, Moderator]

Tiff, Jane(PS) is picking for you :)

[Hina]

Tiff wrote: "Hi Hina! Sorry, I'm kinda new here and I'd just like to ask where or what Message 4 is? :)"


Hi Tiff, Wht Fran just wrote. :)

[Tiff]

Oh! Wow! Thankss!! :) Will I be choosing for her too (excuse my absolute cluelessness)?

[Vi]

Tiff wrote: "Oh! Wow! Thankss!! :) Will I be choosing for her too (excuse my absolute cluelessness)?"

Oh no. Your picker didn't pick for you. So we get special people to pick for us ;) just to reward us being so patient

[Hina]

Tiff wrote: "Oh! Wow! Thankss!! :) Will I be choosing for her too (excuse my absolute cluelessness)?"

Not in re-picks, but next month you can sign up early and be included in the regular list. Then you will be picking for someone. In re-picks, we are just trying to get everyone some picks for various reasons and we can include late comers at this time as well.

[Tiff]

To Hina and Vi (I can't reply properly since I'm using the Goodreads app)

Thanks, guys!! I don't feel THAT clueless anymore! :)

[Vi]

Thanks, Fran! Take your time - I'm the very picture of patience. I didn't once count down till the re-picks were posted.

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Vi!

I hope you find something you like...if not, you know I will send more your way :)

1. Light-hearted- Round Ireland with a Fridge- looks like a buddy read with a few members
tricked/fooled- The Lonely- crazy, twisted, sexy story- Tara Brown is joining us this month at Ask An Author. I loved this one.

2. Flowers- Falling for the Ghost of You- Violet is MC. Bre and I are reading this as a buddy read this month if you would like to join us.
Reminds me of flowers- Dragonfly in Amber

3. Money issues- Eleanor & Park- Eleanor has money issues. Buddy read?
MC Accountant- Hearts in Darkness- loved this one.

4. Both outdoorsy-
On the Island- loved it.
Hunting

5. Diamonds-
engaged sisters- Head Over Heels- 1.99 on Amazon right now- a bargain!
sky=stars=diamonds- Under the Never Sky

6. Works with hands- Contractor- How to Misbehave- I just read this and loved it. Sweet and sexy.

7. Action-Packed-
Frost Burned
The Hostage Bargain- reading this now and loving it- snarky, funny, sexy. Can be used for #3 as well- bank robbers.

8. These are titles I haven't read yet but have gotten a lot of buzz-
Love Irresistibly
Hopeless
Me Before You

[Vi]

That was reaaaallly fast, Fran! Awesome picks, as usual. I'll definitely be reading , . I want to read everything, as usual. But you just reminded me of the new Rowell book. Can we do a buddy read of ?

Thanks for the awesome picks, Fran!

[Dee]

yay Vi is joining us for Round Ireland ;)

[Fran, Moderator]

Vi wrote: "That was reaaaallly fast, Fran! Awesome picks, as usual. I'll definitely be reading , . I want to read everything, as..."


Yes for the buddy read! I have the book and it has to go back on the 15th so I will be reading it next week. Let me know if that's good for you. We can always chat about it whenever you can get to it.

[Dee]

ok LethalLovely - this is what I have for you - i tried to get about a 50/50 split of your shelves and others

1. April Fool's Day
Drive Me Crazy - so I haven't read this one (Buddy Read?) but it was on your shelf and her other books have made me laugh
How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf - I know you gave the other book you read by her only 2 stars - i found this one more entertaining and its a complete romance
Round Ireland with a Fridge - a few of us are Buddy reading this if you are interested

2. April Showers Bring May Flowers
The Mistress' House - there are daisy's on the cover and it was on your TBR
The Language of Flowers - this is prob. a bit out of your comfort zone, but several of my friends have given it good reviews

3. U.S. Tax Day
Prince of Dreams - its been a while since i've read this, but I remember money (or lack thereof) playing an important role
Vengeance in Death - Rourke, need I say more...

4. Major League Baseball Opening Day
Lady Gone Bad - US marshalls back in the day worked outside a bit right?
Rebel - I haven't read this one, but the first one was set almost all outside

5. April's Birthstone Diamond
This was the hardest category and I ended up giving you 2 new to you recommendations
Moonlight on Diamonds - it sounded intriguing
Hot Ice - old school Nora Roberts

6. Earth Day
Ill Wind - i figure ppl who can manipulate weather fall into the environmental category
Water - this looks intriguing, if you would like to BR

7. Patriot's Day
Embracing Silence - looked to be military-para-military-ish
Hidden Away - not on your shelves, but you gave the first book 4 stars and the second 3

8. Drop Everything and Read
Dark Currents - I loved her fantasy world in the Kushiel series, but this is something totally different
Forbidden - one of my 5 star reads last year
Sanctum - just finished this one and enjoyed it

hopefully, one of these works for you

[Vi]

:) Dee, when are we starting that?

Give me two days to get the book and then I'll be ready to go.

[Dee]

we can start whenever - I have it now

[Vi]

Tmrw or Wed? I was supposed to finish my current book before hitting the bed if I had gotten off GR. let me post in the BR thread.

[Lacy]

Nikita,

Okay, I decided to start with Slammed today.

If I have time I will also read, Daisy's Back in Town, The Marriage Trap, and Judgement in Death.

Thanks again!

[[deleted user]]

Can't wait for my picks gigi:):)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Vi wrote: "Thanks, Fran! Take your time - I'm the very picture of patience. I didn't once count down till the re-picks were posted."

I did, in my head... =)

[Kristina Simon]

Hi MountainKat!

Here are your picks. If you don't see anything you like, just let me know and I'll try again!

1. April Fools Day (April 1) – First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones

2. April Showers bring May Flowers – The Next Always by Nora Roberts

3. U.S. Tax Day (April 15) – Flirting With Danger by Suzanne Enoch

4.Major League Baseball Opening Day – Thrown by a Curve by Jaci Burton

5. April’s birthstone: Diamond – Heartstrings and Diamond Rings by Jane Graves

6. Earth Day (April 22) - Black Hills by Nora Roberts

7. Patriot’s Day - Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb

8. Drop Everything and Read (April 12) - One Reckless Summer by Toni Blake

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Kristi (Passion for the Page) wrote: "Hi MountainKat!

Here are your picks. If you don't see anything you like, just let me know and I'll try again!

1. April Fools Day (April 1) – First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones

2. April Sh..."

Thanks Kristi! I know I will be reading Thrown by a Curve this month - I had a hard enough time putting it off until April! I hope to get to a couple more too! Thanks again!

[Nichole]

Hi Kristi (Passion for the Page)!
I haven't read most of these so I hope you can find a couple that you like.

1. April Fools Day
Just One of the Guys I'm always pushing her, she's a favorite of mine.
Futures and Frosting- I see you read the first one and enjoyed it.
2. April Showers bring May Flowers
Die For Me (Romantic Suspense, #7) The authors last name is Rose :)
Safe Haven- Have you seen the movie yet?
3. U.S. Tax Day (April 15)
Playing Dirty- Inheritance, you own this one but haven't read the first two yet. I'm not sure if that matters though.
Blue-Eyed Devil- I see you liked Sugar Daddy and this is Hardy's book.
4. Baseball/Outdoor
Double Play- Baseball and Jill Shalvis, bound to be funny
Northern Lights- Outdoor setting/scenery and a favorite author
5. April’s birthstone: Diamond
Heartstrings and Diamond Rings- You own this one already
The Fault in Our Stars- I'm really stretching this, but I've heard it was amazing.
6. Earth Day
Chasing Fire- Fire jumping and Nora Roberts!
Extreme Exposure- Environmental issues. It also has good reviews.
7. Patriot’s Day
At Grave's End- Bones, nuff said.
A Virgin River Christmas- This is the next book for you.
8. Drop Everything and Read
Dead Witch Walking- You can use this for the Featured Author Challenge too!
The Restorer- Another book that I push. One of my favorites.

[Kristina Simon]

Nichole wrote: "Hi Kristi (Passion for the Page)!
I haven't read most of these so I hope you can find a couple that you like."

Great picks, Nichole. Thanks!

There so many to choose from I don't know where to start! I'd love to get to , , , and maybe if not more. Decisions, decisions, decisions......... ;-)

[Gigi]

Karen wrote: "Can't wait for my picks gigi:):)"

I'm on my way home and have started them. You'll have them soon!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Tiff wrote: "Oh! Wow! Thankss!! :) Will I be choosing for her too (excuse my absolute cluelessness)?"

Hey Tiff! Sorry - I've been asleep over in Oz :) I'll get your picks to you in the next hour or so hopefully!