2013 August Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Skandia

I had fun looking through your shelves and we had a good amount in common. I hope you enjoy your picks.

1. Purple/magic/mystery
Amaryllis by Jayne Castle. A great start to a PNR trilogy that is still one of my favorites of all time. Or It Takes a Witch by Heather Blake. Darcy learns she and her sister are wish-crafters when they move in with their eccentric aunt and she becomes embroiled in a murder mystery.



2. Blue/lazy day
The Fairy Godmother by Merecedes Lackey is a very intriguing twist on fairy tales. Or you need to check out Jennifer Cruise (any will do) but Bet Me is one of my favorites. She has kooky characters that you want to hang out with.



3. Green/Favorite Author/Favorite Series
You need to keep going on the In Death books as they are in the 30s and amazingly stay good. Looks like your next one is Immortal in Death. Fool for Love by Beth Ciotta is a sweet book set in a small town that is where Chloe goes to figure out her life after being dumped.



4. Yellow/Romance
The Corset Diaries by Katie MacAlister has Tessa flying to England to appear in a reality show about the Victorian Times. Very funny read as some jobs are waaaaaay better than others. I noticed you liked Nora Roberts, you might check out Dance Upon the Air and see Nell come into herself once she arrives at Three Sisters Island, plus the romance is very sweet (one of my favorites of Roberts).



5. Orange/New Genre/Outside Comfort Zone
You don't seem to have much fantasy or sci-fi, so if you feel like expanding your reading horizons, you might check out Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones or Redshirts by John Scalzi (kind of a parody of Star Trek).



6. Red/New Release
Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns by Lauren Weisberger is on your TBR and fits both requirements. Or you can check out The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz and follow Izzy and the rest of her abnormal PI family. FYI, the writing style is very different and may take a few chapters to get use to.



7. Black/Dystopian/Post-Apocolyptic
Driving Mr. Dead by Molly Harper is a short, but good story. I believe Miranda must be a relative of Murphy, since pretty much anything that could go wrong, did. Or start a great UF series about Mercy, a coyote shape-shifter/mechanic in Moon Called by Patricia Briggs



8. White/Standalone/Last Book in Series
Enchanted, Inc. by Shanna Swendson takes place in a world where having absolutely no magic is a very useful thing for our heroine. Another option is Weddings Can Be Murder by Christie Craig. Katie hears her wedding planner get murdered and ends up being rescued by a PI and starts wondering if she is marrying the right guy.

[~Leslie~]

Amy wrote: "Leslie wrote: "Hi Amy, Here are my picks for you. The first book is from your list and it follows the color guidelines. The second book is from my list and it follows the other picking guidelines...."

So glad you liked your picks, Amy!

looked really emotional and I adore Kristen Ashley!! was a good one!! Love that series!! Let me know what you think of them.

[Dee]

MountainKat wrote: "Hi Dee! I made it out of your shelves alive! And I hope I've come up with something you will like this month! I tried to find one off your shelves and one new for each category and I actually ca..."

whoa MK - thanks for the awesome picks! glad I didn't start Newcomer on the metro today ;) (moves to the bottom of the pile). not sure what i'm going to read yet (aside from The Newcomer)

[Raquel]

Breann thank you so much! I really loved everything you picked :) ... As for the green choices, you can be sure I'll be reading both ;)

[Dee]

hey Sandy - i've been flat-out today, so I probably won't get your picks up until tomorrow night (I can't access all the pretty images at work...so I have to wait until i'm home

[Breann]

Raquel wrote: "Breann thank you so much! I really loved everything you picked :) ... As for the green choices, you can be sure I'll be reading both ;)"

Whew. Glad you liked them :)

[SandyC]

Dee wrote: "hey Sandy - i've been flat-out today, so I probably won't get your picks up until tomorrow night (I can't access all the pretty images at work...so I have to wait until i'm home"

No rush, Dee. I was excited when I saw you were picking for me!

[Dee]

oh man, I hope I can live up to your expectations then ;)

[Jennie]

Hi GiGi here our my picks for you. Let me know if you need any re-picks! Hope you enjoy!

◈Purple: Truly, Madly your shelf

◈Blue:
Three Years Latermy pick

◈Green: Knight yours and mine! love this series!

◈Yellow: He Loves Lucy your shelf

◈Orange: Cut & Run my pick

◈Red: Wicked Tiesboth

◈Black: Reaper's Property both

◈White: Consequences both

[Lacy]

Amy wrote: "Hi Lacy,
Here are your picks. I tried to add a variety from your shelves, along with a few new ones.
Hope you find something you like!

◈Purple: {Used to symbolize magic and mystery} Pick a book th..."

Amy,

Thanks for the great book list! I am going to read Point of Return by Colleen Hoover. If I have time I'm also going to read Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley.

I also added a bunch to my wishlist that I am going to price out. I will keep you posted! :)

[Alexis]

Nikita wrote: "Welcome to the challenge Lama. I'm looking forward to your picks


Hi Alexis!
I should have your picks up in a few hours."

I'm looking forward to seeing your picks for me. :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Dee wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Hi Dee! I made it out of your shelves alive! And I hope I've come up with something you will like this month! I tried to find one off your shelves and one new for each catego..."

I'm glad you were able to find one! I haven't started that series yet, I hope it is good!

[~Melissa~]

Zara Here are your picks. We don't tend to read much of the same books so I hope I picked something you might like. No worries if I need to re-pick - just let me know. I tried to do several off your list but still give you a few new choices to think about.

Happy Reading ~ Melissa



Purple ~ mystery - this was a really good suspense/mystery book
I have this book also buddy read??

Blue~ lazy day or blue(ish) cover - I loved this book but it definitely isn't a lazy day read - more of a makes you think kind of book.

Green ~

Yellow ~ romance really cute romance


Orange ~ out of comfort zone - this is a fantastic m-m series that has really great characters.

Red~

Black ~ - heart breaking but wonderful as well!!

White kind of long but well worth it!! totally light funny read

[SandyC]

Dee wrote: "oh man, I hope I can live up to your expectations then ;)"

Ha! No pressure! Actually, I just think we have similar tastes and you read a LOT of books. :-)

[Natalie]

Hi Madilyn, this is my first time participating in the monthly challenge so I hope you can find something in my list that you would be interested in reading. Please let me know.
Natalie

Purple
Snuff
By Chuck, Palahniuk h
ttp://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1840511.S...

Blue
Wasteland (Wasteland, #1)
By Rush, Lynn
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11...

Red
Ephemeral (The Countenance, #1)
By Moore, Addison
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13...

White
Dead Sexy
By Paige Tyler
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18...
Yellow
Sister Pact
By Ali Ahearn, Ros Baxter
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13...

Black
Destined (House of Night)
By P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/79...

Orange
Slammed (Slammed, #1)
By Colleen Hoover
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13...

Green
Cry Wolf (Alpha & Omega #1)
By Patricia Briggs
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...

[[deleted user]]

Layla here are my picks for you


◈Purple:
The Willow (Magical Sword #1) Kennedy, Stacey

◈Blue:
Beg for Mercy (Trilogy, #1)
Alden, Jami

Rescue Me (Last Chance Rescue, #1)
Reece, Christy

◈Green:
The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gentleman Bastard, #1)
Lynch, Scott

Insurgent (Divergent, #2)
Roth, Veronica

◈Yellow:
Magic Rises (Kate Daniels #6)
Andrews, Ilona
The Burning sky by Sherry Thomas
◈Orange: Angel's Peak (Virgin River, #10) Carr, Robyn
◈Red: Assassin's Gambit (Hearts and Thrones, #1) Raby, Amy
Not Quite a Husband
Thomas, Sherry
◈Black:
Enclave (Razorland, #1)
Aguirre, Ann
The Mad Scientist's Daughter
Clarke, Cassandra Rose
◈White:
Deadly Love (Francesca Cahill Deadly, #1) Joyce, Brenda

[Brett]

Kami wrote: "FOR Brett

Please give at least 4 books from their TBR and 4 books that are new to them. If your pickee has listed a preferred shelf, please make sure to use that shelf.

◈Purple: {Used to symboli..."

Thanks for the picks! I'll be reading for sure. I have , too. looks super interesting!

[Nancy H]

Hi Kami,
You have a great TBR list and I got delightfully lost in it while browsing to find some suggestions for you. If you don't like these or see anything here that looks good, please let me know and I will add more. (I had to force myself to stop with these!!)

Purple Magic and a purple cover:
Mystery: - I loved this series and from your ratings, I think you will, too.

Blue This one looks fun for a lazy day's reading:
For a blue cover:

Green You rated both these authors highly, so I suggest you read the next in each of their series: Nalini Singh: and J.D. Robb:

Yellow Romance: - This is a really good one.
Yellow cover and also a fun one:

Orange - Out of your comfort zone, but both really good books: and

Red New - This is a fairly new one that I thought looked really good:
Red Cover:

Black Dystopian - Both of these are REALLY good!
and

White A stand-alone from your TBR:
White cover (and really good):

You have some really good reads ahead of you on your TBR, so I tried to pick a lot of these from there. Hope you find something you like. Please let me know if you need more choices.

[Nancy H]

Sallie (Shuga),
These look GREAT! I am eager to start them and have almost all of them. Thank you so much for excellent choices. I'm sure I will have a great reading month!

[Shatan]

Hi Debra,

Here are your picks! I hope you like them. I really enjoyed reviewing your shelves!

◈Purple: {Used to symbolize magic and mystery} Pick a book that has a magic or a mystery plot OR a book with a purple cover

To Wed a Scandalous Spy (Royal Four #1) (TBR) http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54...

Providence (Providence #1) by Jamie McGuire http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/97...


◈Blue: {Coolest Color} Recommend a book that is perfect for a lazy day reading OR a book with a blue cover

Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/74...

Dancing At Midnight by Julia Quinn http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11...


◈Green: {Safe Color} Pick a book from an author/theme/series that your picked has read and rated highly OR a book with green color.

A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16...

Just One Kiss by Samantha James http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16...


◈Yellow: {Joy & Happiness} Recommend a romance OR a book with yellow cover.

Until Forever by Johanna Lindsey (TBR) http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41...

Guilty Pleasures (Guilty #1) by Laura Lee Guhrke http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/67...


◈Orange: {Power Color} Recommend a book from a genre that your picked doesn't usually read; something that's out of their comfort zone OR a book with a orange cover.

On Dublin Street (On Dublin Street #1) by Samantha Young (TBR) http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15...

One Heart to Win by Johanna Lindsey http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16...

◈Red: Recommend a book that's red-hot off the press (released in the last six months) OR a book with a red cover

Ruthless (The House of Rohan #1) by Anne Stuart http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/77...

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12...


◈Black: {Absence of color} Recommend a dystopian or a Post-apocalyptic book OR a book with a black cover

The Midwife's Tale by Sam Thomas http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15...

Queen's Gambit by Elizabeth Fremantle http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16...


◈White: {Presence of All colors} Recommend a standalone or the last book in a series OR a book with a white cover.

The Language of Flowers http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10...

The Pretender (Liar's Club #1) by Celeste Bradley (TBR) http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14...

[layla]

Arena wrote: "Layla here are my picks for you


◈Purple:
The Willow (Magical Sword #1) Kennedy, Stacey

◈Blue:
Beg for Mercy (Trilogy, #1)
Alden, Jami

Rescue Me (Last Chance Rescue, #1)
Reece, Christy

◈Gr..."

Hey, Arena! Thank you for the lovely picks. I will most definitely read Magic Rises and perhaps Angel's Peak since lately I've been on a chicklit spree :)

Roxy, I'm working on your picks. I'll post them soon enough.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Hi Sallie (Shuga)!

Here are your recs. Hope you'll find something you like.

- Purple
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- Blue
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- Green
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- Yellow
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Red
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Black
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White
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Happy reading!

[Runell]

Hi, Lama. We only had two books in common, and so it was really interesting picking what I thought you might like. Hopefully, I've picked something for you that you'll end up enjoying. :)

Purple: Across the Universe by Beth Revis; Purple cover, to-be read shelf.

Blue: The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting; Blue cover.

Green: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare; Green cover, this is the first book of one of my favorite series. Highly recommended.

Yellow: Broken Promises by Dawn Pendleton; Yellow cover (hair, shirt), to-be read shelf.

Orange: Cut & Run by Abigail Roux and Madeline Urban; m/m romance, the first book of my favorite series period with my favorite couple (Ty & Zane) period.

Red: Mine for Tonight by J. S. Scott; Red cover, to-be read shelf.

Black: Divergent by Veronica Roth; Dystopian, a really awesome story and beginning to a trilogy.

White: That Boy by Jillian Dodd; White cover (partly), to-be read shelf.

[[deleted user]]

Brett

I will read Dream Lake by Lisa kleypas
and Ready Player One by Ernest cline

[Runell]

Becca wrote: "OK Runell! I had a lot of fun sifting through your shelves! If you want more or different picks let me know and I can throw some more in there! I put * next to the books that I'm willing to do a ..."

Hi, Becca, thanks for the awesome picks. I've decided to give the following a go:

1. Outlander
2. City of Fallen Angels
3. Cinder
4. Love of Truth

I'm willing to do a buddy read for either Outlander or Cinder. Whichever you're up for, if not both.

[Mimmy]

Hey there Jane(PS)!

Here are my August picks:
◈Purple: {Used to symbolize magic and mystery} Pick a book that has a magic or a mystery plot OR a book with a purple cover Midnight Awakening (Midnight Breed #3).

◈Blue: {Coolest Color} Recommend a book that is perfect for a lazy day reading OR a book with a blue cover Dex In Blue (Johnnies#2) or Iced (Dani O'Malley#1)

◈Green: {Safe Color} Pick a book from an author/theme/series that your picked has read and rated highly OR a book with green color. Extreme Exposure (I-Team #1). I loved this series.

◈Yellow: {Joy & Happiness} Recommend a romance OR a book with yellow cover.
Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage (Highland Pleasures #2) I noticed that you liked book one. I just read this series!

◈Orange: {Power Color} Recommend a book from a genre that your picked doesn't usually read; something that's out of their comfort zone OR a book with a orange cover. Garden Spells Southern chick-lit with a little magic?

◈Red: Recommend a book that's red-hot off the press (released in the last six months) OR a book with a red cover The Cuckoo's Calling

◈Black: {Absence of color} Recommend a dystopian or a Post-apocalyptic book OR a book with a black cover The Boys and the Bees or The Night Circus I love Night. I almost think it is enhanced by reading it on a cold dark night...wait, you may have the perfect weather for it.

◈White: {Presence of All colors} Recommend a standalone or the last book in a series OR a book with a white cover. First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson#1)

I hope you find something you like. Happy reading!

[Joyce]

Hi Melissa, I got home from work at 11:00 and just too tired to concentrate. I will get our picks done probably by tomorrow night.

[layla]

Roxy, I hope you'll find something to read amongst my picks. Happy reading!

◈Purple {Used to symbolize magic and mystery} Pick a book that has a magic or a mystery plot OR a book with a purple cover

&

I saw that you read Magic Bites and gave it 4*, why not continue reading the series? I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by Kate's evolution as a character. Also, you recently read Archangel's Consort, surely Dmitri's love story will capture your interest next?

◈Blue: {Coolest Color} Recommend a book that is perfect for a lazy day reading OR a book with a blue cover

&

I always found historicals to be relaxing and I always go back to Loretta Chase when I want something witty and amusing (you also seem to be enjoying her style) or to Julia Quinn when I'm in need of laughter.

◈Green: {Safe Color} Pick a book from an author/theme/series that your picked has read and rated highly OR a book with green color.



You definitely have a weakness for J.D.Robb/ Nora Roberts based on your shelves and this is a book that I really enjoyed. The heroine is very...unique.

◈Yellow: {Joy & Happiness} Recommend a romance OR a book with yellow cover.



While EJ's books are usually a hit or a miss for me, I must say that this little anthology really worked for me. It was cute, light and with the right amount of humour, angst and love scenes.

◈Orange: {Power Color} Recommend a book from a genre that your picked doesn't usually read; something that's out of their comfort zone OR a book with a orange cover.

&

◈Red : Recommend a book that's red-hot off the press (released in the last six months) OR a book with a red cover



◈Black: {Absence of color} Recommend a dystopian or a Post-apocalyptic book OR a book with a black cover



◈White: {Presence of All colors} Recommend a standalone or the last book in a series OR a book with a white cover.

[Skandia]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Skandia

I had fun looking through your shelves and we had a good amount in common. I hope you enjoy your picks.

1. Purple/magic/mystery
Amaryllis by Jayne Castle. A great start to a PNR trilogy..."

Thanks for the great picks, Diane!
I'll start with and I added to my TBR. Don't know if I can fit it into August but it looked interesting.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Roxy wrote: "Hey there Jane(PS)!

Here are my August picks:
◈Purple: {Used to symbolize magic and mystery} Pick a book that has a magic or a mystery plot OR a book with a purple cover Midnight Awakening (Midnig..."

Thanks Roxy - those are great picks :) I'm definitely reading Dex in Blue but I'd like to check out some of the others as well, so I'll get back to you on what I *think* I can achieve this month!

[Carla]

Sassafrass wrote: "Carla: We've got such different shelves, I loved going through your wide variety of books. I've actually added quite a few of them to my TBR as well.

I've tried to give you at least one choice ..."

Thanks for the great picks! I ordered a bunch from the library; I'll let you know what I end up reading :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Fran, I'm having trouble with the Internet connection on my computer - I simply can't get it at home :( I'm over half way through sorting out your list but I'm really sorry, I can't do any more until tomorrow morning... I WILL get it posted then!

[Tiff]

Penney wrote: "Hi Tiff! I am so, so sorry for the delay. I tried to use my daughter's laptop but it's LOADED with viruses and impossible to use right now. Therefore, I'm stuck with the iPad which is slow going...."
Thanks, Penney Can't wait to read them! :)

[Gigi]

Joyce, I just tried to post them and had a problem. Ill try again later.

I love how you spend at least an hour gathering and picking recs to then get a having a problem saving your comments message and lose everything. ugh!

[Isha]

Hi Alexis!
Here are your picks, I tried to give you a mix of new and tbr books for each category. We have quite a few books in common so I hope you find something you would like to read. Please let me know if you need me to do any repicks.

◈Purple: {Used to symbolize magic and mystery} Pick a book that has a magic or a mystery plot OR a book with a purple cover

[TBR] Rock Chick Revolution by Kristen Ashley - you've enjoyed all the previous books in the series and this one is coming out this month.
[NEW] Wait For Me by Elisabeth Naughton - A great mystery/suspense book.


◈Blue: {Coolest Color} Recommend a book that is perfect for a lazy day reading OR a book with a blue cover

[TBR] Start Me Up by Victoria Dahl
[TBR] Rainshadow Road by Lisa Kleypas - I liked this one more than the first.


◈Green: {Safe Color} Pick a book from an author/theme/series that your picked has read and rated highly OR a book with green color.

[TBR] Perfection by R.L. Mathewson
[NEW] Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright - a great PNR novel.


◈Yellow: {Joy & Happiness} Recommend a romance OR a book with yellow cover.

Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh - The series gets better with each book and since you enjoyed the first book you might like to continue with this one.
{TBR] Faking It by Cora Carmack


◈Orange: {Power Color} Recommend a book from a genre that your picked doesn't usually read; something that's out of their comfort zone OR a book with a orange cover.

[TBR] No Place to Run by Maya Banks
[NEW] Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning
[NEW] Cut Run by Abigail Roux


◈Red: Recommend a book that's red-hot off the press (released in the last six months) OR a book with a red cover

[NEW] Tangled by Emma Chase - I read this last month and loved it. Its told from the male's first POV and I found it incredibly funny and it was nice to get to read a romance from a male's point.
[NEW] Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec


◈Black: {Absence of color} Recommend a dystopian or a Post-apocalyptic book OR a book with a black cover

[TBR] Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb
[NEW] Damaged by H.M. Ward


◈White: {Presence of All colors} Recommend a standalone or the last book in a series OR a book with a white cover.

[TBR] Losing Hope by Colleen Hoover
[TBR] Kiss an Angel by Susan ELizabeth Phillips - a very sweet, cute contemporary romance.

[Vi]

Hi Jennie, I haven't forgotten you. I've been out of the house the past two days that I haven't really had a chance to do your picks. I'll have your picks by tomorrow.

[Gigi]

Joyce,

Here are your picks. Let me know if you'd prefer that I pick again.

◈Purple: {Used to symbolize magic and mystery} Pick a book that has a magic or a mystery plot OR a book with a purple cover
(new)

◈Blue: {Coolest Color} Recommend a book that is perfect for a lazy day reading OR a book with a blue cover
(TBR)

◈Green: {Safe Color} Pick a book from an author/theme/series that your picked has read and rated highly OR a book with green color.
(TBR)

◈Yellow: {Joy & Happiness} Recommend a romance OR a book with yellow cover.
(NEW)

◈Orange: {Power Color} Recommend a book from a genre that your picked doesn't usually read; something that's out of their comfort zone OR a book with a orange cover.
(TBR)

◈Red: Recommend a book that's red-hot off the press (released in the last six months) OR a book with a red cover
(TBR)

◈Black: {Absence of color} Recommend a dystopian or a Post-apocalyptic book OR a book with a black cover
(NEW)

◈White: {Presence of All colors} Recommend a standalone or the last book in a series OR a book with a white cover.
(NEW)

Enjoy!

[Gigi]

Jennie wrote: "Hi GiGi here our my picks for you. Let me know if you need any re-picks! Hope you enjoy!

◈Purple: Truly, Madly your shelf

◈Blue:
Three Years Latermy pick

◈Green: Knight yours and mine! love th..."

Thanks Jennie! I'm leaning towards Truly Madly or Consequences. Love my recs!

[Vi]

Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron wrote: "Hey Vi, how come "Red" has no description like "coolest color" "

Ah, it was supposed to have one. But I think I accidentally deleted it. I'll add it now :)

[Vi]

Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron wrote: " Hey Vi: I hope you love the books and can find a couple to pique your interest. You wanted more new to you choices, so I will try to do that for you

◈Purple {Used to symbolize magic and mystery}..."

Ezinwanyi, thanks for the great picks! I'm having a hard time narrowing down the lists but I can tell you I'll definitely be reading & . I'm going to attempt for either or . The others are going straight to my TBR. Thanks again, Ezinwanyi!!

[~Melissa~]

Joyce wrote: "Hi Melissa, I got home from work at 11:00 and just too tired to concentrate. I will get our picks done probably by tomorrow night."

No worries - I know how it goes with work ☺

[Katie]

Hi Natalie!

Here are my picks for you. I added some of my favorite m/m choices, in case you have any interest. If not, just ignore them! I hope you're able to find something that looks good in here. :)

Purple:
A Girl Like You
Dance With Me



Blue:
Mine Till Midnight
The Ghost on My Couch



Green:
Love at First Sight
I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier



Yellow:
The Perfect Marriage
The Archer



Orange:
Marked
Promises



Red:
Slightly Single
The Student Prince



Black:
Hearts in Darkness
Dance with the Devil



White:
Down to You
Cut & Run

[Elke]

Alexis wrote: "Here you go Elke! I hope I got some things you will enjoy. We have a lot of similar books, so I think you'll find something you like! Also I'm marking books I'd love to do buddy reads to on here! L..."

Alexis,

WOW!! Love your picks! This is what I am shooting for this month!

Rock Chick Revolution (Buddy Read?)
Burn
Forged in Fire (Buddy Read?)
Biting Bad
Divergent
The Friday Night Knitting Club

[Pam]

For ilovedbakedgoods(Teresa). The first pick in each category is from your TBR, the second recommendation is from my read/to read lists. We read many of the same books so I enjoyed your shelves tremendously. (I did step out of the romance now and then)

Purple or which is a YA book set in New Mexico-some mystery and some magic by Darynda Jones

Blue or This is a great series featuring Virgil Flowers. In looking at your mystery list--we read many of the same authors. My husband and I really like these, especially in audio.

Green or my favorite series

Yellow or I just read this on a plane and enjoyed it tremendously.

Orange This is an amazing story
or a well-written memoir or which was the July buddy read and rollicking good fun considering how shallow the main character was.

Red: or which is all over the press now that its been revealed that JK Rowling wrote the book. Have it on my kindle but haven't read yet.

Black They are reading this in August over on the Wild Things: YA Grown Up group or which was recommended to me in one of my first PIFM and I recommend it all the time to people who read YA and to my students. It's a quick read but a thinking book.

White or another book I recommend to my students. Not uplifting but makes you realize that words and actions matter.

Hope something here works. Let me know if I need to try again.

[Pam]

Elke wrote: "Pam, Here are your picks, hope you like them! If not I can try again!! Happy Reading!!!



Purple: A Witch's Handbook of Kisses and Curses, it has magic and its purple!

Blue: In Bed with a Hig..."

Great suggestions. Have to check the library and see what's available. I'll get back to you but I'm leaning towards one of the Molly Harper's at least.

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Vilda
Sorry I haven't gotten your picks to you yet, been in the hospital with the hubby and haven't had a chance to breathe yet. I promise to have your picks by Thursday atthe latest.

[Fran, Moderator]

Nadine, I hope everything is ok. Sending good wishes your way!

[ilovebakedgoods (Teresa)]

Those are all awesome picks, Pam! I've been meaning to get back to the Virgil Flowers series but it keeps falling off my radar due to other books/series. Might go ahead and add that to my August plan! I added the Dana Stabenow books to my TBR mountain, too. I also added her Liam Campbell series while I was at it because my library has a few of those, too.

I have the Sarah Dessen out of the library right now so I'm definitely going to read that one. I think I'm going to read Ready Player One, too, especially since it's the Wild Things BoM. Pretty sure I have that on hold right now, plus I have The Cuckoo's Calling on hold.

You picked a lot of books that I really want to read and the ones that I don't already have on my list sound great! I would read every single pick here if I had the time but whatever I don't get to in August is going to be read in the future for sure. I'd never heard of the Jenna Fox book but it sounds really good. Adding to TBR! Library carries it, woo. Okay, I could comment on every single book but then I'd be writing a short story here (too late? LOL) but I really wanted you to know how much I liked all of your picks for me. Great job! I noticed that we have similar tastes, too, so I was excited to see what you chose for me.

[Alexis]

Nikita wrote: "Hi Alexis!
Here are your picks, I tried to give you a mix of new and tbr books for each category. We have quite a few books in common so I hope you find something you would like to read. Please let..."

You have some great picks Nikita! This month is going to be crazy for me (getting married this weekend and moving next week across the country) so I'm not positive how much reading time I will have. I'm only going to commit to two right now... but hopefully I'll have time for more. No matter what I am definitely reading and ! I have been looking forward to these two since I heard they were coming out! I'll let you know if I can squeeze anymore in though! Thanks! :)

[Alexis]

Elke wrote: "Alexis wrote: "Here you go Elke! I hope I got some things you will enjoy. We have a lot of similar books, so I think you'll find something you like! Also I'm marking books I'd love to do buddy read..."

Yay! I'm glad you liked my picks!! And you are reading so many! Makes me feel successful ;)

If you want to do any buddy reads it will have to be later in the month (obviously for Rock Chick Revolution). I'm getting married this weekend and then moving next week across the country, so my life is going to be crazy!! Just let me know if and when you would like to read those other two though!