2013 June Pick It For Me! Challenge

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

I finished my third (and probably last) book today - Finding Zach. I really liked it a lot - not quite 5 stars, but a high 4. I listened to the audio version, narrated by Paul Morey, and it was very well done. Great recommendations this month, Brandilyn, I enjoyed all the ones I read, and a couple more that I was previously unfamiliar with made their was onto my radar - thanks!

[Kami]

I finished On Dublin Street. It was pretty good and I gave it four stars.

[Jane]

Becca Hi!
Finished book four.
Daughter of Darkness V.C. Andrews
I gave it 4 stars and want to read the next book in this series. It's a dark read actually darker than I was expecting. Thanks for the pick.
Here's my review.
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Zara's Corner]

I finally finished The Thorn Birds. I have to say that this is one of those rare times when I have to say that that the movie was far better, for me at least, than the book was. Please don't get me wrong, I still enjoyed the book I just felt that the movie brought out the images better than I could visualise them straight from the book. Thanks for the pick. I don't think I'll get another one in before the end of the month so I have to say this is it.

[Susan A]

Brittany --

Wake Me Up Inside 4 stars despite the fact that cheating was involved. Ughhh...I hate that and I can't believe I didn't read that in any of the reviews. It would have not made my TBR had I realized it. The act didn't take place only because it was interrupted. To me, that's no better than if it had taken place. Anyay, despite that, I did enjoy the book. Thanks for the pick. I am hoping to get to one, possibly two more this week.

[Shelley]

Ty,

Thanks for all the great rec's. I finally decided on . I loved it! One of the best books I've read in a long time.

[Erin]

Ruth Ann wrote: "Erin-I finally finished Damaged by H.M.Ward. I really liked the story. Can't wait to read the 2nd book. Thanks for recommending this one."

I'm glad you liked it!

[Gea]

Pam wrote: "Gea-just finished my second pick Squeeze Play Another great pick for the beginning of summer. Loved the characters (except for Natalie!)! Still going to try and read one more."

I completely missed both of your posts :/ I'm glad you liked the books, they're both light and quick reads and beginnings of good series. What are you planning to read next?

[Ezi]

Amy J. wrote: " Ezinwanyi Enjoy

1. Hot Tamales- (I'd be willing to buddy read this one)-Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh

2. Ghiraradelli Chocolate: Room by Emma Donoghue OR The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwo..."


finished by Laurann Dohner and really enjoyed it.
I am doing a Buddy Read of so I hope I love it too.

Thank you for your recommendation :)

[Becca]

I finished my first book earlier this week! It was sooooo good! I couldn't put it down and can't wait to read the next one! Thanks for the push! I don't know why it took me so long to get to it! I'm going to try to get one more book finished this week!

[Vi]

Hi Elizabeth! I finished the other day. The heroine almost drove me mad but the romance and the story line was so good that it overcame the h. Thanks for the push to take it off my TBR. I've been wanting to read it for so long.

[Elizabeth]

Vi wrote: "Hi Elizabeth! I finished the other day. The heroine almost drove me mad but the romance and the story line was so good that it overcame the h. Thanks for t..."

Vi, I'm glad you liked it. It is in my TBR, as well and I don't know when I'm going to read it!

[Elizabeth]

MountainKat hi!
I finished , which I didn't find as funny as the other one
, I liked it but I was a bit disappointed because several readers said that it was super emotional, super hot etc. and I didn't actually think that it was anything super
I'm currently reading it and I'll try to finish it during the weekend and maybe start before the 30th.
Love Irresistibly and My Kind of Christmas: I'll fit these on July's challenges
Dragon Bound: I'm going to read this soon, but I don't know when, probably on July, as well

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Wow Elizabeth, you read a lot of picks! I didn't think I Suck at Girls was as funny either, but still funny and the end got to me and made me go awww. I hope you enjoy Edge of Dawn and Gone Country and the rest too! They were all winners for me, of course some more so than others, but all enjoyable!

[Fran, Moderator]

MountainKat wrote: "Wow Elizabeth, you read a lot of picks! I didn't think I Suck at Girls was as funny either, but still funny and the end got to me and made me go awww. I hope you enjoy Edge of Dawn and Gone Count..."


But that party scene in I Suck At Girls....I was laughing so hard I was crying...and I agree Kat, the ending was so sweet.

[Lacy]

Yz the Whyz,

I'm only going to have time to read the one pick this month. I finished and I thought it was cute. Thanks for the push to continue on with this series. I gave it 3 stars.

[Elizabeth]

Fran wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Wow Elizabeth, you read a lot of picks! I didn't think I Suck at Girls was as funny either, but still funny and the end got to me and made me go awww. I hope you enjoy Edge of..."

MountainKat wrote: "Wow Elizabeth, you read a lot of picks! I didn't think I Suck at Girls was as funny either, but still funny and the end got to me and made me go awww. I hope you enjoy Edge of Dawn and Gone Count..."

The ending was the best part, I agree.
The funny thing is that perhaps because of the other book I thought the girl would say no and kept waiting that something is going to happen and she would change her mind or something.
The party secne was so ewww, embarassing!

[Fran, Moderator]

Elizabeth wrote: "Fran wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Wow Elizabeth, you read a lot of picks! I didn't think I Suck at Girls was as funny either, but still funny and the end got to me and made me go awww. I hope you ..."

LOL, it was embarrassing, but I guess my family's kind of humor - I made them all read that part! admits embarrassingly

[Susan A]

Brittany --

I finished my 3rd book today Bloodlines. Thanks for picking this. I knew it was a sad bbok, which is why I was putting it off. It was a great book, 5 stars. I am happy I got through it so I can continue with this series.

I started Guava Red: Almost Paradise today and that will be my last for this challenge this month. THanks for the picks!

[Ty]

Shelley wrote: "Ty,

Thanks for all the great rec's. I finally decided on . I loved it! One of the best books I've read in a long time."

oh! Nice to hear you liked it. I'm thinking about putting on my TBR, but I dunno. The last few Linda Howards have been meh....

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Susan A

I will be finishing and over the weekend as my last two books for June
Thank you again for all the great picks.
When I finish these two (by Sunday) I will have read 9/12 picks.

[Susan A]

Nadine wrote: "Susan A

I will be finishing and over the weekend as my last two books for June
Thank you again for all the great picks.
When I ..."

Go Nadine!

[Breann]

Melissa, I just started and hopefully I'll get it finished before Monday!

[~Melissa~]

Breann wrote: "Melissa, I just started and hopefully I'll get it finished before Monday!"

*sigh* Roarke. I love the love/hate relationship between Eve and Summerset - they always crack me up ~ enjoy!

[Breann]

~Melissa~ wrote: "*sigh* Roarke. I love the love/hate relationship between Eve and Summerset - they always crack me up ~ enjoy! "

Oh, I know! I especially love Peabody. She's my #1 book girlfriend ;) I needed to read something I knew would be fantastic. I thought this would be perfect.

[Sassafrass]

Hi Amy!

I finished my fourth pick, Tangled and LOVED it. It was nice to read a romance from a guy's point of view for a change. I cracked up during a lot of it, but it was really sweet too. Thanks for the push to read it!

I think that'll be it for me for this month. But, thanks again for the recs.

[Amy]

Sassafrass wrote: "Hi Amy!

I finished my fourth pick, Tangled and LOVED it. It was nice to read a romance from a guy's point of view for a change. I cracked up during a lot of it, but it was really sweet too. Tha..."

That's great! Glad you enjoyed them.

[~Melissa~]

Breann wrote: "~Melissa~ wrote: "*sigh* Roarke. I love the love/hate relationship between Eve and Summerset - they always crack me up ~ enjoy! "

Oh, I know! I especially love Peabody. She's my #1 book girlfriend..."

Oh Peabody and McNab - lol

I found the next paperback at the library the other day ~ must have a Roarke fix soon...

[Elizabeth]

MountainKat hi!
I finished Edge of Dawn. I enjoyed reading for the new generation, although I still had Mira on my mind as a little girl...
I started my last pick Gone Country.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Elizabeth wrote: "MountainKat hi!
I finished Edge of Dawn. I enjoyed reading for the new generation, although I still had Mira on my mind as a little girl...
I started my last pick Gone Country."

I had that issue with Mira at first too - took a little while to come to terms with her being a grown up! I hope you enjoy Gone Country!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Susan A wrote: "Brittany --

I finished my 3rd book today Bloodlines. Thanks for picking this. I knew it was a sad bbok, which is why I was putting it off. It was a great book, 5 stars. I am happy I got throu..."

Yay! So pleased you managed to get through Bloodlines Susan - I love the concept of this series and all the mysteries along the way :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Ruby - I'm halfway through but between work and visitors I won't finish it this month :( But I AM really enjoying it...

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Zara, I finished and enjoyed it. And will probably be reading for the July PIFM, since it was also recommended for that. Thanks!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Paisley, I am about 55% done with Between Sinners and Saints, but I don't think I am going to be able to finish it by tomorrow. I'm loving it so far! There have been a few times I've been afraid it would get a little preachy, but so far so good. I'm really curious how it will all work out though, because I just don't see how it can.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

MountainKat wrote: "Hi Paisley, I am about 55% done with Between Sinners and Saints, but I don't think I am going to be able to finish it by tomorrow. I'm loving it so far! There have been a few times I've been afra..."

I LOVE that book MKat! One of my favs :)

[NainaBug]

I wanted to read all the books that was picked for me this month, but I was really busy this month :(

I loved this book. I will be reading the other two later this year. This was a really good book. I always wanted to read it, but I never had time to. This was an interesting book. Interesting enough to make me want to read the other two in this series. Including the books in the "Eighty Days : Companion series".

I will be reading all the other books later this year.

[~Melissa~]

I finished my buddy read with Lacy - - this was awesome. Thanks for the recommendation and buddying with me for this roller coaster of an emotional read/ride.
That's three books total this month for me

[Angi]

I got my third pick read this month. Loved it - Thanks again for the picks this month.

[Breann]

Delaina wrote: "I wanted to read all the books that was picked for me this month, but I was really busy this month :(

I loved this book. I will be reading the other two ..."

I'm glad you were able to find a couple you liked. I'm especially glad you liked Something Like Summer :)

[Breann]

Still a few hours left of the month (for me anyway :)) to finish up those picks! Lookie at all our fantastic books we've read this month!




Thanks for an awesome June PIFM everyone!

[Ezi]

Breann wrote: "Still a few hours left of the month (for me anyway :)) to finish up those picks! Lookie at all our fantastic books we've read this month!..."

My book (the one I read) isn't there :(

[Breann]

Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron wrote: "Breann wrote: "Still a few hours left of the month (for me anyway :)) to finish up those picks! Lookie at all our fantastic books we've read this month!..."

My book (the one I read) isn't there :..."

It is now :)

[Fran, Moderator]

Thanks for all the pretty covers Breann! And for being an awesome host :)

[Ezi]

Breann wrote: "Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron wrote: "Breann wrote: "Still a few hours left of the month (for me anyway :)) to finish up those picks! Lookie at all our fantastic books we've read this month!..."

My b..."

you are a sweetheart:)

[Breann]

Fran wrote: "Thanks for all the pretty covers Breann! And for being an awesome host :)"

^_^ Thanks

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Love the covers Breann :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Love the collage Breann! I wish I could add my list book to the picture, but even with 3 hours left I don't think I can do it - although I might try!!

[Elizabeth]

Hi MountainKat,
I finished yesterday and I really enjoyed it, maybe different from the other RR books but good. Gavin and Rielle were so good for each other!
Thanks for all the wonderful picks this month:)

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Susan A
I finished the two I promised over the weekend and I started Flat-Out Sexywhich I am 80% done with as of this morning...not sure if it will count as my June read but I wanted to let you know that I did in fact read 10 of your picks

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Elizabeth wrote: "Hi MountainKat,
I finished yesterday and I really enjoyed it, maybe different from the other RR books but good. Gavin and Rielle were so good for each other!
Thank..."

Yeah, I thought it was different too, but still really good. I liked that one a lot! I'm glad you liked your picks!!