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2013 October Pick It For Me! Challenge
hi, shelby.here are my picks for you:
SWEET & GOOEY
chocolate truffles:
red & blue (from your list)
take my picture (from your list)
lick (this is on your tbr list)
ice-cream
too stupid to live (something new)
wicked games (also from your tbr list, comfort read for me)
where nerves end (from your list)
jellybeans
sixty-five hours (from your list)
something like summer (from your list)
SALTY & CRUNCHY
potato chips
finding home (something new)
sticks & stones (from your list)
mine (from your tbr list)
pretzels
somebody killed his editor (from your list)
open season (something new)
mixed nuts
his for the holidays (anthology-something new)
pearl moon (something new)
COMBINATION
trail mix
lair of the jaguar god (from your list)
mane event (something new)
bacon sundae
just for now (something new, and one of my new favorite authors)
flat-out sexy (something new)
i hope you find something that catches your eye
Kimberly- hi I'm just starting to go threw your shields and get an idea of what you read! Seems we have some thins in common like Catherine Coulter. nd a few other books and authors hope to have picks up by wed night no later then thurs! I have class tomorrow night and been doing homework ( mine and helping kids) so I'm gonna check out your shelves tomorrow n make some picks and stuff but wed! But already loving your shelves!!
Hi Breann! I had so much fun going through your shelves. Hope you find something you like. :)Sweet and Gooey
Chocolate Truffles:
The Island (tbr) I'm reading it, and so far so great.
The Lodestar of Ys (New) One of the LHNB stories, and certainly one of the best books I've read in a while.
Ice Cream:
Clear Water (tbr) A comfort read with the cutest frogs ever.
Slam! (New) I laughed like a deranged hyena with this one.
Jellybeans:
Brute (tbr) Really great fantasy.
Sock it to Me, Santa! (new) I don't usually like short stories, but this one's amazing.
Salty and Crunchy
Potato Chips:
One True Thing (tbr) Because we need Dusty's story.
Gives Light (New) YA and fade-to-black but so, so good.
Pretzels:
The Slayer's Apprentice(New) Twisty. The ending threw me for a loop.
Half Moon Chambers (New) Gritty and lyrical and just beautiful.
Mixed Nuts:
Trick of Time (tbr)
Forever Promised (tbr) It was great saying goodbye to the promise rock gang.
Combination
Trail Mix:
Prey (tbr)
Truth in the Dark (New) A bit different from your usual Amy Lane, a sort of retelling of a fairy tale.
Bacon Sundae:
Wicked Gentlemen (New) Steampunk. Don't hate me, it's really good. :p
The Desire for Dearborne (New) I didn't see a lot of m/m regency, so I figured I'd rec (another) one. ;)
Ty wrote: "Hi ~KarenH~! I get to pick for you this time. XDI have a bunch coming from your can't-wait-to-read shelf, with some from your regular TBR, and new-to-you mixed in there. If you need a repick, just..."
Thanks for the great picks, Ty! I'm definitely planning on Shadowfever next month, and should be able to get through a few more, too...just don't know which ones yet. Most of them look interesting, so it will probably boil down to what fits best in other challenges! :D
If it's not too late, I'd like to volunteer for the re-picks! I'm a sweet and gooey girl.
Hi Nichole,You have a ton of really interesting books in your TBR! It was hard to pick just a few for you, so if you don't find anything here that you like, I will be happy to pick some more for you. I have tried to give you a variety of things, most of which came from your TBR with a few that I liked thrown in, plus at least two for each category so you have lots of choices!
Chocolate Truffles Dukes to the Left of Me, Princes to the Right
The Constant Princess
or any one of the J.D. Robb "Death" series featuring the yummy and seriously wealthy Roarke!Ice Cream Personal Demons
(one of your favorite authors) The Peach Keeper
(one of my favorite authors)Jellybeans Some colorful covers: He Loves Lucy
Troubles and Treats
The Pregnancy Test
Potato Chips Mad Eye
Real Men Will
Pretzels The Beast Within
Silent in the Grave
(one of my favorite 'misunderstood' and sexy heroes!)Mixed Nuts The Fiery Cross
A Knight in Shining Armor
Trail Mix Through Wolf's Eyes
Grave Sight
(really good - a lot of the action takes place in cemeteries in this series)Bacon Sundae A Great and Terrible Beauty
Virgin River
(good series)Happy Reading!
Apilif wrote: "Hi Breann! I had so much fun going through your shelves. Hope you find something you like. :)"Thank you for the awesome picks! I think I'm going to get to The Island before the starting of the month but I see quite a few I want to read. It all depends on what those scavenger hunt categories are going to be ;)
FOR Sassafrass2013 October PIFM - Picking Rules
Whether you’re partying in costume for Halloween, settling in to watch the big game, or prowling the kitchen at midnight, everyone has times when they crave certain snack foods. What’s your guilty pleasure?
Sweet and Gooey:
Chocolate Truffles – Recommend a book with a wealthy or spoiled character, or that is set in an exotic location or somewhere you might expect to rub elbows with the rich and famous.
This Man (This Man #1)
by Jodi Ellen Malpas or
The Mighty Storm (The Storm #1)
by Samantha Towle
Ice Cream – Recommend a book by an author that is a favorite of your pickee, or a book that is a comfort read for you.
Odalisque (Comfort Series, #3)
Joseph, Annabel or
Molly’s Lips: Club Mephisto Retold (Club Mephisto, #1.5) Joseph, Annabel or
Burn for You (Club Mephisto, #2)
Joseph, Annabel
Jellybeans – Recommend a book with a bright, colorful cover, or an LGBT themed book.
Cethe
by Becca Abbott or
More Than Make-Believe
by Tymber Dalton
Salty and Crunchy:
Potato Chips (betcha can’t eat just one!) – Recommend the next book in a series that your pickee has enjoyed, or the first book in a series that you like but your pickee has never read.
Losing Me, Finding You (Triple M #1)
by C.M. Stunich or
Magic Gifts (Kate Daniels #5.4)
by Ilona Andrews or
Pride Mates (Shifters Unbound #1)
by Jennifer Ashley
Pretzels – Recommend a book with a confusing plot, a mystery, or a character who has a twisted personality or is misunderstood.
Cloud Atlas
by David Mitchell or
Wicked Gentlemen
by Ginn Hale or
Scorpion (Memory of Scorpions #1)
by Aleksandr Voinov
Mixed Nuts – Recommend a book with multiple timelines (flashbacks or time travel) or multiple storylines, or an anthology.
The Time Traveler's Wife
Niffenegger, Audrey or
Drums of Autumn (Outlander, #4)
Gabaldon, Diana or
11/22/63
by Stephen King
Combination:
Trail Mix – Recommend a book where a significant portion of the story takes place outdoors, or that includes an animal or shifters in the storyline.
Stray (Shifters, #1)
Vincent, Rachel or
Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Kitty Norville #1)
by Carrie Vaughn
Bacon Sundae (don't knock it until you've tried it...) - Recommend a book that is outside of your pickee's comfort zone, or a genre that they rarely read.
Alter (Entwined #1)
Anderson, Lilliana or
Etiquette & Espionage (Finishing School, #1)
Carriger, Gail or
Ghosts of Demons Past
Schiariti, Matt or
Dying to Live (Zombie Overload, #1)
Wright, C.M.
KRISTI (Passion for the Page)Sweet & Gooey
Chocolate Truffles
-Bared to you by Sylvia Day
-Release Me (Stark Trilogy) by J. Kenner
Ice Cream
-Falling by Jolene Perry
-The Next Always by Nora Roberts (Great book series)
Jellybean
-(From your list) Baking Cakes in Kigali by Gaile Parkin
SALTY & CRUNCHY
Potato Chip
-One for the Money by Janet Eanovich ( Stephanie Plum series)
-Thoughtless by SC Stephens
Pretzel
-(From your list, and mine)Possession by AS Byatt
-The Heist by Janet Eanovich (GREAT READ. I loved this book)
Mixed Nuts
-The Time Travelers Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
COMBINATIONS
Trail Mix
-Hannah's Dream by Diane Hammond
Bacon Sundae
-Sex, Murder, and a Double Latte by Kyra Davis (looks silly but funny)
-Austenland by Shannon Hale
Let me know if i need to repick. Happy Reading!
Hi Nikita,I’ll admit I’m extremely nervous picking books for someone else, but that was fun! I Hope you find something you enjoy.
Sweet and Gooey:
Chocolate Truffles
Knowing his Secret (New)
The Billionaire Wins the Game (TBR)
Ice Cream
Long Road Home (TBR)
The Giver (New)
Jellybeans
Cut & Run (TBR)
The Girl Who Would Be King (TBR)
Salty and Crunchy:
Potato Chips
Dark Lover (TBR)
Covet (TBR)
Pretzels
Gone Girl (TBR)
Find You in the Dark (TBR)
Mixed Nuts
Dreamspell (TBR)
The Time Traveler’s Wife (New)
Combination:
Trail Mix
Losing Me, Finding You (TBR)
The Awakening (TBR)
Bacon Sundae – I see you love contemporary romance, so I tried find something completely opposite.
Dangerous Boys and Their Toy (TBR)
Undead Winter (New)
DMZ, Vol. 1: On the Ground (New)
For CrystalChocolate Truffles:
spoiled rich character (TBR) Flowers from the Storm (loved this!)
exotic location (New) The Duke of Shadows
Ice Cream:
favorite author - Jeaniene Frost This Side of the Grave (most read author from your list that you have on your TBR)
comfort reads for me:
Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold (TBR) - -I read this over and over
The Gift -- one of my first ever favorite romance books
Jellybeans:
Brightly colored from your TBR Always the Last to Know
LGBT: Faith & Fidelity
Cut & Run
Catch Me If You Can
Potato Chips:
Next in a series: Reviving Izabel
New Series: Miss Wonderful (although the 2nd book,Mr. Impossible is my favorite by this author and you really don't need to read in order)
Pretzel:
Mystery from your TBR: The Surgeon
Mixed Nuts:
Anthology from your TBR: Romantic Vignettes: The Anthology of Premiere Novellas
Time travel: A Dance Through Time (MacLeod, #1)
Bacon Sundae:
outside your comfort zone:
LGBT shifter series, not explicit: Prey
LGBT paranomal: Among the Living
LGBT comtemporary,not explicit:Tigerland
I hope you find something you like!
Hi, Ruth Ann! I loved looking through your shelves, looks like we have a lot of books in common, and quite a few of these books from your TBR shelf are books I'd be willing to do a buddy read on them with you if you are interested!Sweet and Gooey:
Chocolate Truffles – Recommend a book with a wealthy or spoiled character, or that is set in an exotic location or somewhere you might expect to rub elbows with the rich and famous. Too Hot To Touch(From your TBR shelf) Sounds like a good read!
Ice Cream – Recommend a book by an author that is a favorite of your pickee, or a book that is a comfort read for you. The Heir (From your TBR shelf) A comfort read of mine as well!
Jellybeans – Recommend a book with a bright, colorful cover, or an LGBT themed book. Jewels of the Sun (From your TBR shelf) The Combination books I recommended for you are both LGBT themed books, so it’s a double dip, plus this one is another of my favorites!
Salty and Crunchy:
Potato Chips (betcha can’t eat just one!) – Recommend the next book in a series that your pickee has enjoyed, or the first book in a series that you like but your pickee has never read. Night Pleasures from your TBR pile, but I also recommend Fantasy Lover, which is actually the first book in the Dark-Hunter series, which I didn't see in your read pile.
Pretzels – Recommend a book with a confusing plot, a mystery, or a character who has a twisted personality or is misunderstood. Too Close to Home- This one could also count as out of your comfort zone, it's a Christian Romance with a mystery in it as well. I think of it as Criminal Minds for Christian Fiction readers and found it to be an enjoyable read.
Mixed Nuts – Recommend a book with multiple timelines (flashbacks or time travel) or multiple storylines, or an anthology. Try Me, Tempt Me, Take Me (One Night with Sole Regret anthology, Volume 1 (Author's working on Volume 2, LOL!)) I noticed you have some of the Sinners on Tour books on your To Read shelf. These are shorter serial stories, with a different band, but very enjoyable to read!
Combination:
Trail Mix – Recommend a book where a significant portion of the story takes place outdoors, or that includes an animal or shifters in the storyline. Without Reservations This was my first introduction to the M/M romance genre, and I liked it enough to check out the author's other books! This starts her Shifter series, so it fits the Trail Mix rule quite well!
Bacon Sundae (don't knock it until you've tried it...) - Recommend a book that is outside of your pickee's comfort zone, or a genre that they rarely read. My Fair Captain This is another one that I think will be out of your comfort zone a bit, it's a Sci-Fi Romance. It's by the same author as Without Reservations, but I happen to prefer this series over her With and Without Shifter series.
Apilif I will be working on your picks tomorrow, just got in from working a 12 hour day and cannot concentrate
Hey Debra!I enjoyed looking through your lists and picked up a few to add to my TBR! I tried to pick favorite authors BUT threw in a few new ones as well. Let me know if you need a re-pick. Thanks!
Sweet and Gooey:
Chocolate Truffles – A Pirate's Love by Johanna Lindsey (On your TBR list) Exotic Locations!
Ice Cream – Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas (On your TBR list)
Jellybeans – The Black Duke's Prize by Suzanne Enoch (On your TBR list) This cover looked bright and I thought it would be a good read!
Salty and Crunchy:
Potato Chips (betcha can’t eat just one!) – Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz (TBR List) OR Fallen Hearts by V.C. Andrews (Not on your list BUT you marked you've read the first 2 in the series and this is my favorite series of hers so I couldn't resist!)
Pretzels – Smoke Screen by Sandra Brown- Great mystery and of course she delivers the romance!
Mixed Nuts – Remembrance by Jude Deveraux. She is one of your favorite authors, so I thought you may enjoy this one.
Combination:
Trail Mix – Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins- You listed you've read the Hunger Games but not the other 2 in the series. If you have a Kindle, I am happy to lend this to you!! OR On the Island by Tracy Garvis-Graves- This one can be borrowed too, so let me know if you choose this one and I'll send it to you.
Bacon Sundae- Beautiful Disaster by Jamie mcGuire - This is a New Adult Contemporary Romance read and I see you didn't really have any in this genre, so I picked one of my favorites! You will not regret reading this one.
Hello Carla,Here are my picks for you. I hope you enjoy them and please let me know if you would like any repicks.
.Sweet and Gooey:
Chocolate Truffles
The Raven Prince by Hoyt, Elizabeth- I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. The raven prince is damaged, rich and stuck up.
The Last Song by Sparks, Nicholas- I noticed that you do not particularly enjoy Sparks book however I do believe this one is worth the read. It is one of my favorites and a complete tear jerker. I rarely ever cry and this one had me in tears. It is about a spoiled teenage daughter. And if you have seen the movie please disregard it. I believe that it is a horrible representation of a wonderful book.
Ice Cream
Garden Spells by Allen, Sarah Addison- I love this book and it is on your TBR list. For me it is exactly like ice cream.
The Man Who Loved Jane Austen by O'Rourke, Sally Smith- I noticed that you love Jane Austen and this is a great book for Austen fans.
Jellybeans
Dangerous Highlander by Grant, Donna- Colorful cover and a book that I would like to read too. Buddy read?
Magic Bites by Andrews, Ilona- Great series about magic and shifters.
Salty and Crunchy:
Potato Chips
Size 12 and Ready to Rock by Meg Cabot- I enjoyed this whole series. And the 5th book is to be released.
The Warlord by Elliott, Elizabeth- A new historical romance series for you.
Pretzels
Naked in Death by J.D. Robb- This is a mystery/crime series that I love. It has a couple that comes together in the beginning and stays together throughout all of the books.
Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas- I would be willing to buddy reas this one aswell if you are interested.
Mixed Nuts
The Poisonwood Bible by Kingsolver, Barbara- This book is written in many different perspectives. Each chapter is titled with the characters name and written in that characters perspective. I was amazed by the author’s ability to create such different people and write for them accordingly. Overall one of my favorite books.
Highland Destiny by Laura Hunsaker- Time travel and highlanders. It is sort of an odd mix but I still enjoyed it.
Combination:
Trail Mix
Soulless by Carriger, Gail- This book has a shifter and is a great series.
Cry Wolf by Briggs, Patricia- Another shifter book...
Bacon Sundae
Captive in the Dark by Roberts, C.J.- I went through a lot of emotions while reading this book. While I don’t think it will ever be my favorite (too much angst) I appreciate the author’s ability to make me feel the same emotions as the main character. I will admit to going through a bit of Stockholm syndrome while reading.
Dee wrote: "whee...in my attempt to actually be organized!hi Mary Ann - here are your picks, hopefully one or more of these works for you ;)
Dee,
Love the picks! Thank you. After reading reviews on Molly Harper, I can't believe I haven't read any of hers either! I will fix that in October-so thank you for the suggestion. You are right, I do have so many Nora Roberts but I honestly haven't read her in years! However, Vision in White has been calling me for months now! I'm hoping to fix this as well. Thanks!
For
Rene,
Hello there! I had fun going through your shelves. :) I had a hard time finding books that were not on one of your lists! I hope you find something that you like.
2013 October PIFM - Picking Rules
Sweet and Gooey:
Chocolate Truffles – Recommend a book with a wealthy or spoiled character, or that is set in an exotic location or somewhere you might expect to rub elbows with the rich and famous.
The Marriage Bargain by Jennifer Probst
Ice Cream – Recommend a book by an author that is a favorite of your pickee, or a book that is a comfort read for you.
I don't really know what I would consider a comfort read, so here are two books that I have read recently and really enjoyed:
Easy by Tammara Webber
Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley
Jellybeans – Recommend a book with a bright, colorful cover, or an LGBT themed book.
Cut & Run by Abigail Roux (M/M)
Salty and Crunchy:
Potato Chips (betcha can’t eat just one!) – Recommend the next book in a series that your pickee has enjoyed, or the first book in a series that you like but your pickee has never read
Extras by Scott Westerfeld
Lover Mine by J.R. Ward
Crave by J.R. Ward - My favorite in this series.
Pretzels – Recommend a book with a confusing plot, a mystery, or a character who has a twisted personality or is misunderstood
Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn - A crazy read!
Mixed Nuts – Recommend a book with multiple timelines (flashbacks or time travel) or multiple storylines, or an anthology.
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - Love this.
Black: The Birth of Evil by Ted Dekker
Combination:
Trail Mix – Recommend a book where a significant portion of the story takes place outdoors, or that includes an animal or shifters in the storyline.
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
Bacon Sundae (don't knock it until you've tried it...) - Recommend a book that is outside of your pickee's comfort zone, or a genre that they rarely read.
A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean
The Secret by Julie Garwood - An all time favorite of mine!
Hi TY! Here are my picks for you. If you need me to repick, just let me know. :D
Sweet and Gooey:
Chocolate Truffles –
because the Viscount is a wealthy man for sure.Ice Cream –
because you a fan of Nalini SinghJellybeans –
because not only the bookcover is colorful, it's a MM theme too!Salty and Crunchy:
Potato Chips –
as this is one of your favorite series from your favorites shelf.Pretzels –
as this is on your shelf and DNA is such a confusing topic for me. LOL.Mixed Nuts –
because I noticed that you have not read any books by Susanna Kearsley and she is my favorite author when it comes to time traveling books.Combination:
Trail Mix –
because this is a paranormal book with main story setting in the forest.Bacon Sundae -
because I realized you don't really read Chick Lit but since there's sushi in the book title maybe you would be willing to give this a try.
Hi Dee--I hope you find something you like. Let me know if I need to re-pick any.Chocolate Truffles-
Ice Cream
Jelly Bean
Potato Chips
Mixed Nuts
Combination
Bacon Sundae
Hi, Samantha!I had a good time checking out your shelves, found a lot we had in common, but also some differences too. Here are your picks:
Sweet and Gooey
Truffles:
Exclusively Yours or It Had to Be You – both have wealthy characters and are the beginnings to two series that I thoroughly enjoy.
Ice Cream:
Kissing Under The Mistletoe – it appears you’re a fan of the Sullivans…I am, too!
Do Over – Lovely feel-good story about rediscovering the passion after 25 years of marriage
Jellybeans:
Defying the Odds – I’ve had this on my TBR forever and could fit it in next month if you’re interested in a buddy read.
Simply Irresistible – Not the most colorful cover out there, but I love this book and series and had to find a place to recommend it! :D
Salty and Crunchy
Potato Chips:
Rocky Mountain Heat – Not my favorite book in the series, but I do enjoy the series as a whole
Anything Like Me – You rated the first two books highly, why not read book 3?
Pretzels:
Tempting the Best Man – I will be reading this next month, so it’s another option if you’re interested in a buddy read.
Her Forbidden Hero – I’ve liked what I’ve read by this author, and this one sounds good, too.
Mixed Nuts:
Out of Time – Excellent time travel story, and first book in a very enjoyable series
Dark Lover – I didn’t notice any PNR on your shelves, but this was the first book I thought of for the multiple storyline portion of this category...and it's the first book in an amazing series.
Combination
Trail Mix
Wild Heat – More Bella Andre, excellent series about Hot Shot firefighters
Slave to Sensation – Another paranormal, but a must read if you have any interest at all in the genre
Bacon Sundae
Quinn's Hart – I didn’t see any m/m on your shelves, if you have any interest this is a short, sweet love story set at DisneyWorld.
When Beauty Tamed the Beast – I didn’t notice much in the way of historicals on your shelves other than classics, so I thought I’d recommend one of my favorites. All the books in this series are stand-alones and can be read in any order, but if you’re obsessive about reading order (like I am) you could start with A Kiss at Midnight.
I hope you find something here that interests you – happy reading!
Hi beppy, here are your picks. I might have gone a bit overboard, but I had fun coming up with ideas for you! I hope you can find something you want to read out of all of them! I don't know if you are a fan of audiobooks or not, but I will mark the ones I thought were especially good in audio with an *.Sweet and Gooey:
Chocolate Truffles: My first pick here was a no-brainer, you gave Naked in Death by J.D. Robb 5 stars, but never moved on to Glory in Death* - you don't even have it on your shelves! You really need to continue with this series! (This is really the pot calling the kettle black here, I'm only on book #6 myself.) You also have one of my favorite books on your to-read shelf, so I had to pick it for you here, Honor's Splendour* by Julie Garwood. It is so very, very good! Another new idea is On Dublin Street by Samantha Young. It surprised me by living up to all the hype, I really enjoyed it.
Ice Cream: You have a "favorite authors" shelf, so that was very helpful. Not just for this category, but all of them! One of your favorite authors is also one of mine - Susan Elizabeth Phillips. I noticed that you haven't read and don't have on any of your shelves The Great Escape*. I just read Lucy's story this month and thought it was fun! Another author on your favorites shelf is Kristen Ashley. I've only read a few of her books, but I loved them! My first KA is one that is new to you, The Gamble, maybe you will want to read this one. Some comfort reads for me would be Do Over by Mari Carr - super sweet story about a couple rediscovering why they were a couple in the first place and Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis, not my favorite in the Lucky Harbor series, but a great beginning to it and lots of fun too.
Jelly Beans: I picked two new ones and one from your shelves for this category. The first new one is The Locker Room by Amy Lane - I loved this story, so sweet and emotional! We both loved My Summer of Wes by Missy Welsh and there is a short story sequel that neither of us has read yet The Door Into Spring Buddy read maybe? Another buddy read candidate that we both have on our shelves is Life in Fusion by Ethan Day - I'm curious as to where this story goes after the first one!
Salty and Crunchy:
Potato Chips: First, a series you started and seemed to enjoy, The McCabe Trilogy, and next for you is Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks. I thought this series got better with each book, but this one was probably the most endearing and emotional. One of your favorite authors is Jayne Ann Krentz but you haven't read her Arcane series. It crosses time periods with books by all of her alter egos and it starts with Second Sight* by Amanda Quick. I've enjoyed this series a lot. A couple of new ideas, Out Of Her League by Kaylea Cross and Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake* by Sarah Maclean. Very different series, but both very good.
Pretzels The book that jumped out at me when looking at your shelves for one that fit this spot is The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie* by Jennifer Ashley. Such a good book and a wonderful family series! Another one I saw on your shelves with a mystery, twisted personalities and misunderstood characters is Cut & Run. Ty and Zane are wonderfully messed up! A short little story that is simply wonderful is Shaken by Dee Tenorio, it is about a couple who misunderstood each others' actions in the aftermath of a tragedy and finally come back together. A fun choice might be Wallbanger* by Alice Clayton. I loved the humor and the story and the character, it was great!
Mixed Nuts: I have two time travel books for you here, one from your to-read shelf and one new. From your to-read shelf, Kiss of the Highlander** by Karen Marie Moning. One of the most romantic books I've ever read! And funny too! I loved Drustan... ~sigh~ New to you is Out of Time by Monique Martin. It is a unique story mostly because of its setting - the couple travels back in time to 1929 - a time of gangsters, prohibition and speakeasies. It is a different time to read about and very enjoyable.
Combination:
Trail Mix: A new book to you set mostly outdoors is Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey. It isn't my favorite in the series, but I adore the Kowalski family! Especially kids and their "Tournaments of Doom"! One not on your shelves even though it looks like you enjoyed the first in the series is Storm's Heart* by Thea Harrison. I really enjoy this series, though Dragon Bound was really special. You have Slave to Sensation* by Nalini Singh on your shelf, but haven't started that series. It is really pretty good, but another pot-kettle situation, I only read the first three. I'm hoping to get through them now that I have the audiobooks though.
Bacon Sundae: I looked to me like you read just about everything, but not a lot of PNR, at least not lately. I picked the second in a two series for you hoping maybe you just needed a push to read them. First, Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward - one of my favorites in the BDB series. And No Rest for the Wicked* by Kresley Cole - really, the narrator of this series is excellent!!
Happy Reading!!
Hi Missy! Here are my picks for you:Sweet & Gooey :
1. Chocolate Truffles: Beautiful Bastard: Rich main character. [Above All]
2. Ice Cream: Plan B: I recommend this book very often because it one of my all-time favorite reads. If you like sarcasm, you'll love this book. [New to You]
3. Jellybeans: Girl with Guitar: Colorful cover; I enjoyed this well enough. [Above All]
Salty & Crunchy :
4. Potato Chips: Broken And Screwed 2: It appears as though you liked the first one. [Above All]
5. Pretzels: Consequences: I haven't read this yet, though I have it on my Kindle, but supposedly it's EXTREMELY twisted. [New to You]
6. Mixed Nuts: The Time Traveler's Wife: I read this quite a while ago, but I did enjoy it. [New to You]
Combination
7. Trail Mix: Amy and Roger's Epic Detour: They're on a roadtrip, time is spent outside. I REALLY loved this book. [New to You]
8. Bacon Sundae: The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend: I saw that you had like six on a shelf entitled High School-Drama, so I'm guessing you don't read too much of High School YA rather NA or Adult, hopefully I'm right. [Above All]
I hope you enjoy everything that you read. :)
Susan A wrote: "For CrystalChocolate Truffles:
spoiled rich character (TBR) Flowers from the Storm (loved this!)
exotic location (New) The Duke of Shadows
Ice Cream:
favorite author - Jeaniene Frost This Sid..."
Thanks for the awesome Picks Susan A
There are some really good ones in there...
Flowers from the Storm, I can't wait, I plan to read before October so I don't think I'll be able to count it.
Reviving Izabel I will most definitely read the moment it is released (there isn't a date yet, and I'm dying to read it.
There are just some really amazing books on here and what I can't get to, I'll add to my TBR and get to as soon as I can.
I DO commit to reading for October
This side of the Grave
The Surgeon
Mr. Impossible
Hi Lacy,we have quite a lot of books in common and your TBR-shelf is really large. Here's what I came up to. Hope you find something you'll enjoy!
Sweet and Gooey:
Chocolate Truffles
- the main character is really spoiled and the story throws her into simple living in Africa- Great book, good characters.
- a great romantic suspense set in Caribbean, in Dominican Rep.
- from your TBRIce Cream
you have enjoyed both authors
- really funny and good comfort readJellybeans
Salty and Crunchy:
Potato Chips
- can't belive you haven't read it yet! I really enjoy this series
- next-in-series from your TBRPretzels
- truly with a character who has a twisted personality but really good story, I loved this book!
- from your TBRMixed Nuts
good YA time-travel
from your TBR, also a time-travel bookCombination:
Trail Mix
all shifter series and Shiver is probably one of my very favorite PN booksBacon Sundae
rock star romance worth reading
hard to belive you have never read Kristin Hannah books. This is one of my favorites by her.
Suzanne wrote: "If it's not too late, I'd like to volunteer for the re-picks! I'm a sweet and gooey girl."No problem, Suzanne! :D
Hi Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron.We don't have much in common so it was a nice challenge for the 'little gray cells'. I hope you can find something that works for you. With the exception of the last 3 choices for you in the combination category, all the other picks have come from your TBR list.
Sweet & Gooey
Chocolate Truffles
by Lisa Kleypas;
by Gail Carriger;
by Donna McMeans.Ice Cream
by Mike Jefferies;
by Kristin Hannah;
by Kristin Hannah.Jellybeans
by Julianna Donaldson;
by Abbi Glines;
by Teresa Medeiros.Salty & Crunchy
Potato Chips
by Janette Oke (not a genre you read much);
by E.L. James;
by Shannon K. Butcher.Pretzels
by Emma Donoghue (I found this book was confusing);
by Charles Sheehan-Miles.Mixed Nuts
by Diana Gabaldon;
by Richelle Mead;
by Neil GaimanCombination
Trail Mix
by Maggie Stiefvater;
by Lisa Kleypas;
by Ellen Connor.Bacon Sundae (probably a genre outside your comfort zone)
by Lori Wick (I absolutely loved this book)
by Rumer Godden;
by Bev Stout (I'm still reading this book and really enjoying it)
Carla wrote: "Gea—here are your picks. Hope that you find something that you like--let me know if not and I can re-pick...."Thanks for the picks Carla :) There are lots of good looking books on the list and I hope I can read at least 3 of them
I thought you were familiar... you picked for me last month as well :)
For JulietSweet and Gooey:
Chocolate Truffles –
by Eloisa James - wealthy and spoiled characters galore!Ice Cream –
by Julia Quinn - a definite comfort read. I love this whole series.Jellybeans –
by Cecelia Ahearn - bright cover. Salty and Crunchy:
Potato Chips (betcha can’t eat just one!) –
by Tessa Dare - great series. Pretzels –
by Jennifer Ashley - has a mystery and a misunderstood character. Also happens to be a wonderful book!Mixed Nuts –
by Ian McEwan. Haven't read it but the movie is told in flashback. Combination:
Trail Mix –
by Nalini Singh - has shifters in it. Its also the next book in a series you've begun. Bacon Sundae (don't knock it until you've tried it...) -
by Ariana Franklin. I noticed that you don't read many mysteries but like historical. This is an historical mystery and is simply brilliant.
Pam, I'm picking for you again and I hope you find something interesting enough to read this month :)Sweet and Gooey:
Chocolate Truffles - Bared to You by Sylvia Day
Ice Cream - Daring to Dream by Nora Roberts
Jellybeans - Ride with Me by Ruthie Knox
Salty and Crunchy:
Potato Chips - Once Upon a Tartan by Grace Burrowes
Pretzels - Forged in Fire by Trish McCallan
Mixed Nuts - Leo by Mia Sheridan -
Combination:
Trail Mix - Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison
Bacon Sundae - OCD Love Story by Corey Ann Haydu
Hi Becky,we don't have a lot of books in common but I hope you'll find something interesting to read. So, here are your picks:
Sweet and Gooey:
Chocolate Truffles –
(wealthy character, spoiled character and famous character, respectively, all new to you)Ice Cream –
(you seem to like this series)
(and I like this series) Jellybeans – I haven't read many LGBT-themed books but I read and liked
(from your TBR) and
(New)Salty and Crunchy:
Potato Chips –
(you've enjoyed this series),
(new series, from your shelves)Pretzels –
(mystery - from your shelves – looks very interesting) Mixed Nuts –
(time travel - from your shelves)Combination:
Trail Mix –
(from your shelves - shifters),
(new -outdoorsy)Bacon Sundae -
(BDSM- from your shelves)
Hi Lauren! I had a great time looking through your shelves and I hope I found something that interests you this month. If not, let me know and I'd be glad to try again.Sweet and Gooey
Chocolate Truffles: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb or Tiger Eye by Marjorie M. Liu
You have read a lot of Nora Roberts, so you might enjoy her alter ego. Naked in Death is one of my personal favorites. Tiger Eye takes place, at least in part, in China, and is the beginning of a series that I enjoyed very much.
Ice Cream: On the Edge by Ilona Andrews or Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston
You have given 4 or 5 stars to all of the other Ilona Andrews books you've read, so perhaps you will enjoy their other series as well. As far as comfort read go, I really enjoy Shelly Laurenston's Pride series when I need some cheering up. Beast Behaving Badly is my favorite thus far, but if you want to start from the beginning, The Mane Event is book one. A funny series all around.
Jelly Beans: Master of the Night by Angela Knight or Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells or Cut & Run by Abigail Roux and Madeleine Urban
If you like Arthurian legend at all, this is a very funny interpretation of it. A very silly series overall, but one I found entertaining. I haven't read Red-Headed Stepchild yet, but I quite like the cover. I hear lots of good things about this one. If you're interested in giving the mm genre a try, Cut & Run is one of my favorites.
Salty and Crunchy
Potato Chips: Lord's Fall by Thea Harrison or Magic in the Wind by Christine Feehan
You have enjoyed the rest of the Elder Races series, so why not try the next entry? Magic in the Wind is the first book in the Drake Sister series and it's one that I very much enjoyed.
Pretzels: The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde or Son of the Morning by Linda Howard
The Eyre Affair is the start to a fun series about a woman who can travel into fiction. In the first book, she must save Jane Eyre from the evil Acheron Hades before he destroys a literary classic and its beloved heroine. There's some time travel in there too, a lost love rekindled, and a pet dodo for good measure. Son of the Morning is a great romantic suspense story, also with some time travel, and an interesting mystery.
Mixed Nuts: Wild Invitation by Nalini Singh or Wicked Firsts
You have enjoyed the full-length Psy-Changeling stories, so why not give the novellas a try? I really liked all of these stories, the one about Zach and Annie being my favorite. This anthology collects them all in one place. Wicked Firsts is on your tbr and it gets a 4.12 average rating.
Combination
Trail-Mix: Fair Game by Patricia Briggs or Last Dragon Standing by G.A. Aiken or Untouched by Sara Humphreys
Shapeshifters in their many forms usually make for an entertaining read.
Bacon Sundae: Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones or Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
CrystalThank you for the awesome picks! I'll definately read Rock Chick Revolution and hopefully a couple more!
I started reading The Leopard Prince last night, so you could make another choice or I could read the next in the series.
Lauren, thanks for the great picks! I am definitely reading more than one from your picks because all of them look so good.
Ashley wrote: "Hello Carla,Here are my picks for you. I hope you enjoy them and please let me know if you would like any repicks.
.Sweet and Gooey:
Chocolate Truffles
The Raven Prince by Hoyt, Elizabeth- I wa..."
Thanks for the great picks. I'm not sure which ones I'll read yet, but will let you know.
ReneThanks for the picks Rene, I'll definitely will be reading
and
. Hi Roxy!
I'll have your picks up tomorrow
Fran!I'm excited to pick for you. I'll have your picks up tonight after work.
Sassafrass wrote: "Fran!I'm excited to pick for you. I'll have your picks up tonight after work."
Thanks Sassy! Can't wait to see what you've got for me :)
KarenH - throw me on the list for re-picks ;)
~KarenH~ wrote: "Ty wrote: "Hi ~KarenH~! I get to pick for you this time. XDI have a bunch coming from your can't-wait-to-read shelf, with some from your regular TBR, and new-to-you mixed in there. If you need a ..."
you're in for a treat. I love me some Barrens...
nikki I should have your picks up by tomorrow.
Juliet wrote: "Hi TY! Here are my picks for you. If you need me to repick, just let me know. :D
Sweet and Gooey:
Chocolate Truffles –
because the Viscount is a we..."Thanks for the picks, Juliet!
All The Colors Of Love looks really interesting - I will definitely have to check it out!
The Double Helix - will read for a challenge next month :D
I've already read Where's My Hero? (Gamblers, #3) (I just didn't rate it since I read it before coming to GR), if you wanna repick for that, you can, but you don't have to. I may get to some of the other picks if I have a chance. Thanks again!
Skandia I am working on your picks today and will have them up later today! I'm having a great time going through your shelves!
Good Morning Arena!I was hopped up on cold medicine last night and couldn't keep my eyes open...literally. I did make most of my picks while under the influence though, let's hope I did a decent job of it.
Sweet & Gooey
Chocolate Truffles
New ~ Remember Me: This is the first of a trilogy and I really enjoyed it. The author, Laura Moore, reminds me of Nora Roberts. Plus it's set in the world of horse breeding and competitions.
TBR ~ Memoirs of a Geisha: One of my all time favorites! I read this before the movie and before I discovered Romance Novels. The author completely immerses the reader in the exotic world of the geisha. So excited to see it on your TBR.
Ice Cream
New ~ Voyager: When I want comfort I usually reach for Outlander and reread my favorite parts. Since you've already read the first two, move on to Voyager. It's one of the best in the series.
TBR ~ The Last Boyfriend: You're a fan of Nora Roberts and this is one of my favorite of her series.
Jellybeans
New ~ Neanderthal Seeks Human: A Smart Romance: Ab2y recommended this to me last month and I really enjoyed it. Smart, funny and sexy read.
TBR ~ Good Girls Don't: The first book of a really good series that's also fun and sexy. On a side note, the last book has a love scene that still makes me sweat just thinking about it.
Salty & Crunchy
Potato Chips
New ~ Angels' Blood: I adore this series. Period.
TBR ~ Glory in Death: Ok, the last time I picked for you we discussed my OCD issues and your In Death-out-of-order issues. My apologies for putting that on you, but you read the first one, yay! Now you can move on to #2. You won't regret it, I promise :)
Pretzels
New ~ Flowers from the Storm: I just discovered Laura Kinsale and fell in love! The hero's illness makes him horribly misunderstood and Kinsale does a beautiful job of putting the reader in his twisted mind.
TBR ~ Easy: Our heroine completely misunderstands our hero. This was a very good NA read.
Mixed Nuts
New ~ Son of the Morning: Time travel but not in the traditional way. A great read.
TBR ~ The Time Traveler's Wife: This is on my list to read in October and I'm looking forward to it.
Combination
Trail Mix
New ~ Dragon Bound: I think I recommended this to you before...it's a good one.
TBR ~ Days of Blood & Starlight: Like me, you loved the first one, this is a good read as well. I'm looking forward to #3.
Bacon Sundae (Since this category is supposed to break you out of your comfort zone I decided to do two "new to you" books.)
New ~ The Reluctant Dom: A very touching book, I cried my eyes out. Although I'm not in the lifestyle, I think this book does a great job of explaining it.
New ~ Faith & Fidelity: Dee recommended this book to me a few years ago and I try to pass it on whenever I can. It's a very sweet, tasteful introduction to the m/m genre.
I hope I've done well by you this time around, but like I said, I was under the influence of cold meds, lol.
HAPPY READING!!
Elizabeth wrote: "CrystalThank you for the awesome picks! I'll definately read Rock Chick Revolution and hopefully a couple more!
I started reading The Leopard Prince last night, so you could make another choice ..."
I looked at The Serpent Prince which is the next book in the series and it looks awesome as well. ;-)
Funny you're reading the book I'm picking last night! What are the odds?
Fran wrote: "Hi Brandilyn!I hope you find something you like.... I had fun going through your shelves :)
I picked up quite a few while I was there, LOL.
Sweet and Gooey:
Chocolate Truffles -
Let's Hear it ..."
oh man some great choice. Not sure what I will pick, yet. Added a few to my TBR as well :)
Already read Never a Hero Loved it (as I generally do with Marie Sexton)...
Dawn (Kat N Hat) I will work on your picks today and get them to you soon, hopefully by this afternoon.
Samantha wrote: "KRISTI (Passion for the Page)."Thanks for the great picks, Samantha. So many good ones to choose from! I think I'm going to start with either The Heist (if I can get it from the library - there's a looonnnggg waiting list) or Sex, Murder And A Double Latte (it looks really cute). Thanks again!
Ty wrote: "Thanks for the picks, Juliet!All The Colors Of Love looks really interesting - I will definitely have to check it out!
The Double Helix - will read for a challenge next month :D
I've already read Where's My Hero? (Gamblers, #3) (I just didn't rate it since I read it before coming to GR), if you wanna repick for that, you can, but you don't have to. I may get to some of the other picks if I have a chance. Thanks again! "
Ah! Okay I did a repick for that because I'm such a perfectionist. LOL.
I noticed that you haven't read this book but Book 1 is on your favorite shelf so time to read Book 2 maybe!
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here are your picks...hope you find a couple that you like.
Sweet and Gooey:
Chocolate Truffles –True North
Ice Cream – The Client
Jellybeans – Blue Dahlia
Salty and Crunchy:
Potato Chips (betcha can’t eat just one!) – Three Years Later
Pretzels – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Mixed Nuts – Hopeless
Combination:
Trail Mix – Night Myst
Bacon Sundae (don't knock it until you've tried it...) - A Shared Range