2013 October Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Fran, Moderator]

Brandilyn wrote: "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 -

L..."



I'm sorry about Never A Hero Brandilyn! I must have missed that one on your shelves.

Here are two others to take its place- I loved them both :)

The Ghost on My Couch
Prove It

[Debra]

Mary- thanks love the picks!! Would love to read all!! I think if you can send me the On The Island book ill read it! And ill read running hot too! And fallen angel ! To start with! Just depends on which one o get first! Plus I will read as breaks from school work n kids!! Lol thanks for great picks and jst let me know if I can borrow the On The Island book from you I have nook and kindle apps so I'm good! Thanks again!!

[UnusualChild{beppy}]

hi, shelby:
i woke up this morning going "oh, man, i should have picked THAT book for PRETZEL category and THOSE books for BACON SUNDAE", so if you need me to change things up, please just let me know.

[Ezi]

Hi Ashley,
Here are my recommendations for you. Happy Reading!

SWEET & GOOEY:
Chocolate Truffles (Wealthy/Spoiled Brats):
TBR: Fallen Too Far. I enjoyed this one and it was angsty.
New: Night Road. One of my favorite books, well written and real.

Ice Cream (Favorite author/series):
TBR: Mine Till Midnight. LK is one of my favorite authors and this was a great beginning to the series.
New: The Coincidence of Callie and Kayden. Great book, great book. Emotional and angsty.

Jellybeans (GLBT):
TBR: Lover At Last. This one was long overdue. I liked it and you should go ahead and see what's up with Qhuinn & Blay.
New: Cut & Run. A new discovery for me and I enjoyed it because it wasn't graphic and overly sexual. It was just a good story. Good for a newbie to the m-m genre.


SALTY & CRUNCHY:
Potato Chips (Old & New):
TBR (next in series you like): Never Love a Highlander. you seem to like this series so go ahead and finish it up. Rhiannon's story was really good. Probably the best.
New (1st in series new to you): Enclave. This is a YA dystopian that was well done. You like Divergent, so you will probably like this one too.

Pretzels (Mystery/Suspense):
TBR: Extreme Exposure. This one was very enjoyable. It had love and mystery. Well written.
New: Six Years. I haven't read this one yet as it is a buddy read for me next month. It just looks good though.

Mixed Nuts (Flashback POV):
TBR: Hopeless. *Sigh*. Colleen Hoover is in the business of tugging at your heart strings. You already experienced her with Slammed, so you know what's up already.
New: Sins & Needles. This one was gritty for me. I didn't love it, but I was intrigued enough that I will read book 2. If you like stories with damaged characters, this one will fit that bill for you.


COMBINATION:
Trail Mix (Shifters):
TBR: How to Drive a Dragon Crazy. You don't love this series, but you liked it enough to read up to here, so give this one a chance.
New: Full Moon Rising. I am reading book 4 right now. I liked this book and enjoy that Riley seems to accept herself and her shifter necessities. It bothers people, but I like heroines who say "this is who I am, take it or leave it."

Bacon Sundae (Outside your norm/comfort):
TBR (BDSM romance): The Dom's Dungeon. I haven't read this series. I read her Masters of Mountain series and loved it. Cherise Sinclair does love and bondage better than anyone. Try her out.
New (M/M romance): Promises. This was a sweet but short m-m book. It's outside your comfort zone but if you want to stretch yourself, I encourage you to try this one.

[Ty]

Juliet wrote: "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..."

Ha! Thanks for that, Juliet. I do love Laini Taylor. I might have to reread the first one again just to get reacquainted. :D

[Jasmin]

Hello Kami,
those are my picks for you :)

Chocolate Truffles – Fire Country (from your to-read shelf and a exotic location ;) )
Ice Cream – Born at Midnight (This is also on your to-read list, but I'll count it as my pick, because I love this series)
Jellybeans – Marie Antoinette, Serial Killer (bright and colorful!)


Potato Chips (betcha can’t eat just one!) – Book of Shadows (totally nice series I simply couldn't put down :)!)
Pretzels – Trust Me? (Hopefully a confusing mystery and a misunderstood character)
Mixed Nuts– Lash (There are only a few flashbacks in book 1, more in book 2 and book 3 is a story set before book 1. Since you like angels I hope you'll like this one)


Trail Mix – Girl Z: My Life as a Teenage Zombie (Probably taking place outside and having Zombies, who are similar to shifters/animals)
Bacon Sundae (don't knock it until you've tried it...) - The Last Wish ( I recommend this since you liked "The Dresden Files". I wouldn't count it as out of comfort zone, but as different from the stuff you usually read. Just as a hint for you: Since the second book doesn't exist in english(only fan translated) but it's not important, you'd simply have to continue with Blood of Elves)


I hope you enjoy reading :)!

[Kristina Simon]

Hi Katie,

Here are my picks for you. Hope you find something interesting! If not, let me know and I'll try again.

Sweet and Gooey:
Chocolate Truffles – Naked in Death by J.D. Robb
Ice Cream – Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis
Jellybeans – Kamikaze Boys by Jay Bell



Salty and Crunchy:
Potato Chips (betcha can’t eat just one!) – Guilty Pleasure by Lora Leigh
Pretzels – The Host by Stephenie Meyer
Mixed Nuts – The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After by Julia Quinn



Combination:
Trail Mix – Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis
Bacon Sundae (don't knock it until you've tried it...) - The Time Between by Karen White

[Elke]

Jessica,

Here are your picks, hope you like them! If not let me know and I will try again! Happy Reading!!

Chocolate Truffles: Tangled by Emma Chase. Spoiled character...told by a guys POV!!

Ice Cream: Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill. Loved this book, great start to an even better series! Takes place in my hometown!

Jelly Beans: Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley. Great book by one of my fave authors!



Potato Chips: Gabriel's Inferno by Sylvain Reynard. I see that you have this book on your TBR...give it a try!

Pretzels: Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning. It's a little confusing, but so worth it! Great book/great series!!

Mixed Nuts: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning. Another great one by KMM involving time travel!



Trail Mix: The Host by Stephenie Meyer. Great book, takes place a lot outside!

Bacon Sundae: Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks. I see that you don't have anything by this author (another one of my faves) or too much HR.

[Katie]

Hey Kristi!


Thanks for the great picks. I've COMPLETELY overloaded myself with challenges this month, so I'm going to take Kamikaze Boys so I can double it up! Thanks again!

[UnusualChild{beppy}]

MountainKat wrote: "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 y..."

thank you so much for the picks, MountainKat. i have to admit that i was nervous about someone picking books for me (and about picking books for someone else... THE PRESSURE!!).
the good news, for me, is that i already own most of the books that you had listed, which means i can go easier on the cc this month. it's been really hard deciding what to read, but i think i've narrowed it down to 8 or 9.
i'm game for a buddy read on either, or both, The Door Into Spring, Life in Fusion.
other than that, i think that i'll read:

[Nikki]

Carrie, I'll have your picks by tonight!

[Lauren]

Juliet wrote: "Lauren, thanks for the great picks! I am definitely reading more than one from your picks because all of them look so good."

Hope you enjoy!

[Ezi]

Zara wrote: "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 ..."

OMG Zara, what are you trying to do to me? LOL. All these books look soooo good. I can't even decide where to go...Man, oh man!

I think I will start with .
But I'm also interested in ...I need to stop because I think I am interested in just about all of them

[Lauren]

@ Erin

Thanks for the fabulous picks. There are quite a few that I want to read but will definitely get to and hopefully

[~Leslie~]

Hi Skandia Here are your picks. I hope I found something you would like to read. We have a lot in common but you also had a lot I didn't recognize. If you want me to pick again, let me know. The first book is from your shelf and the second book is from my shelf, though there may be some overlap.

Sweet and Gooey:
Chocolate Truffles – The Ghost Bride and Sugar Daddy
These both have wealthy and spoiled characters. The first is one that was recommended to me and I started but haven't finished. And the second is a great book by Lisa Kleypas.


Ice Cream – Eleven on Top and Simply Irresistible
The first one is obviously a favorite author of yours and this is the next one to read and the second book is a favorite go-to author for me.


Jellybeans – East of the Sun and After the Night
I picked both of these for their covers. I loved the cover on the first. And the second one is bright and I loved the story.


Salty and Crunchy:
Potato Chips Moonglow and The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie
The first is the next book in a series you started and I loved it. Keep going! And the second is a book that I try to recommend to everyone. It has the most wonderful, unique hero.


Pretzels – Nearly Departed in Deadwood and Naked in Death
The first definitely has a confusing plot, a mystery and a misunderstood character. It's a fun book! And the second is a great mystery/detective series to start. I'm definitely hooked.

Mixed Nuts – Charming the Highlander and The Rose Garden
The first one is a the start to a fun, light time travel series and it has Highlanders. What could be better. And the second is a book by one of my favorite authors. This is my favorite!


Combination:
Trail Mix – Into the Wilderness and Tempting Danger
The first one is such a beautiful story and it's set in the Wilderness of N. America and the second is my favorite shifter series. Love it!


Bacon Sundae The Girl in the Steel Corset and Daughter of the Blood
You don't seem to read a lot of Steam Punk, and this is a pretty good intro into the genre. It's YA as well, but not too obnoxious. And the second is Dark Fantasy. I was recommended this book awhile ago on a PIFM and I loved it. It was out of my comfort zone as well at the time.

[Lacy]

Skandia wrote: "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
[bookcover..."

Skandia
Wow, you did a fantistic job. Every book that I did not have are now on my wishlist! All of these sound like great reads!

These are the ones I'm thinking about reading this month: Into the Deep, Virgin River, Night Play, Damaged, The Winter Sea, Shiver, and Firefly!

I hope you got an equally great list! :)

[Brandilyn]

Fran wrote: "Brandilyn wrote: "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:
Choco..."

you are killing me here! Thanks for the re-picks :)

[Shelby]

beppy wrote: "hi, shelby:
i woke up this morning going "oh, man, i should have picked THAT book for PRETZEL category and THOSE books for BACON SUNDAE", so if you need me to change things up, please just let me k..."

Lol! Everything looks great, though of course if you want to change things up I'm ok with that too. There's a bunch of books on there I'm really looking forward to reading! I know my shelves lean heavily MM at the moment, but that's only because that's what I've been reading more recently/what's on my kindle and I haven't had a chance to imput all the paperbacks I own. That 1000+ books are all MF so I'm looking forward to the couple of MF books you threw in there. :D

[Erin]

Lauren wrote: "@ Erin

Thanks for the fabulous picks. There are quite a few that I want to read but will definitely get to and hopefully "

Glad you liked them. Happy reading!

[Skandia]

~Leslie~ wrote: "Hi Skandia Here are your picks. I hope I found something you would like to read. We have a lot in common but you also had a lot I didn't recognize. If you want me to pick again, let me know. The fi..."

So many great picks, thanks Leslie!
Tempting Danger looks really good and I definitely read some more. I'll let you know!

[Brandilyn]

Dawn (Kat N Hat)

Okay since you don't even have any MM on your shelf, I am going to reach back into my history for some of your picks. I have read and enjoyed all but one of these at some point (the one exception being noted).

Sweet and Gooey:
Chocolate Truffles – Sugar Daddy - definite wealth going on there, but a good series... and book 4 will be out soon! Plus it takes place in my town. Just know that it take a LOT longer to get from Houston to Dallas than this series implies ;)
Ice Cream – The Dream Hunter No idea, but you seem to like her
Jellybeans – 500 Miles You know I am going to go for an LGBT title here. This one is short and sweet.

Salty and Crunchy:
Potato Chips - The Perfect Play Hot football star, hotter cover ;)
Pretzels – Catching Fire Love this series.
Mixed Nuts – Red Blooded okay this is a little bit of a cheat. It is in paper back, but the stories it consists of are available in ebook ;) But come on... HOT men in uniform!

Combination:
Trail Mix – Blaze of Glory Love this story, lots of it is outdoors
Bacon Sundae - Life Lessons You know I am going to go for an M/M Romance title here ;) One of my all-time favorite series!

I know a few of these are out of your comfort zone, but hey you never know unless you try ;)

[~Leslie~]

Skandia wrote: "~Leslie~ wrote: "Hi Skandia Here are your picks. I hope I found something you would like to read. We have a lot in common but you also had a lot I didn't recognize. If you want me to pick again, le..."

If that's all you get to, it's a good one! Let me know what you think of it.

[René]

Thanks for the great picks Lacy!!! I have a tendency to "collect" books I want to read (but can't possibly have enough time to get to), sorry if that made it harder for you!
I really would love to read them all. So I'm going to start with and .

[Shelby]

Hey Erin,

So I tried to give you a mix of mm and mf since it looks like you read both. Also I hope I got enough of your TBR books in there. I think it's was pretty even, but I think I have one more new suggestion than TBR. Sorry. Anyway, I hope you find something on here that catches your interest. I know I really enjoyed a bunch of these books.

Sweet and Gooey

Chocolate Truffles
The Student Prince (new) - Ok so the this was the very first book that jumped to mind for you since your profile says you like Arthurian Legends...I was bound and determined to find a category for this. It's SOOOOO good! One of my favorites.
Shanna (new) - This is one of my all time favorite historical romances. I figure it covers everything in this category, spoiled rich girl and exotic locals. :D

Ice Cream
Night Game (new) - Looks like you've enjoyed a lot of Christine Feehan, most might not agree, but this is my favorite of her series. It looked like you'd read the first two and liked them, so I went with book 3.
Finding Farro (TBR)


Jelly Beans
Zero at the Bone (TBR) - Since you liked Cut & Run and it's brilliant.
My Fair Captain (TBR) - So adore this series.



Salty and Crunchy

Potato Chips
A Marked Man (new) - I know it says shifter, but unfortunately you have to wait till book 3 to get them. Still one of my favorite series.
Retribution (TBR) - Not my absolute favorite of her books, but well worth the read. Plus I'm a stickler for reading in order, which in her case tends to be published order. :-p

Pretzels
Disasterology 101 (new) - I may be going out on a limb with this one, but I just read it and adored it. Heartbreakingly lovely!
The Unsung Hero (new) - It's been awhile since I've read this, but I think there's a bit of mystery involved. Plus the series is a lot of fun.

Mixed Nuts
Never After (new) - Tried to find something that wasn't a mix of shorts from other series.
Hex Appeal (TBR)



Combination

Trailmix
Primal Passions (TBR) - I love this series.
Timothy (TBR)

Bacon Sundae
Nightkeepers (new) - New to you author, and a very different take on magic/history. Mayan culture. Really good.
Gravitational Attraction (new) - You didn't seem to have a lot of sci-fi on your shelves and this book is just plain brilliant.

[Carrie]

Mistral, here are your picks I hope you can find something to read out of them.

Sweet and Gooey:
Chocolate Truffles: Exotic location -Tuareg or Wealthy and spoiled -Elite not on your shelf but one of the first books that popped into my head when I read this part.

Ice Cream: You have Kaje Harper listed as one of your favorite authors so how about Learning Curve, or Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Every time I pick this book up or any of the books in this series it feels like going home again (and I can't believe I never saw it on your shelf)

Jellybeans: – Dragon Bound looks pretty bright and colorful to me, I hear it's suppose to a great series. Or The Gravedigger's BrawlI figured for the LGBT themed book I would suggest one that was new to you.

Salty and Crunchy:
Potato Chips: How about This Side of the Grave You seem to have really enjoyed this series. Or you can give Stray by Rachel Vincent a try.

Pretzels: Sinner's Gin looks like it might be good with some mystery and twists.Or Chance Assassin: A Story of Love, Luck, and Murder (Really good book)

Mixed Nuts: Daughter of Smoke & Bone this book is wonderful or The Nightwatch great great book.

Combination:
Trail Mix: Fair Game shifter, or for something set mostly outdoors Abandoned Angel

Bacon Sundae: You don't seem to read much historical romance or sci-fi so I'm going to suggest The Secret or Fahrenheit 451 (In honor of Banned books week) Both of those books are favorites of mine.

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

HI Yz the Whyz,

Here are your picks hope you find a few you like, if not let me know. I'm in awe of all you've read!

Chocolate Truffles:
The Lady Chosen (Bastion Club #1) by Stephanie Laurens (on TBR)
Be With Me by Maya Banks (on TBR – she was rich?)


Ice Cream:
Interlude in Death (In Death #12.5) (short story) &/OR Seduction in Death (In Death #13) by J.D. Robb (not on your TBR but you’ve given all that you’ve read 4 or 5 stars)
Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts (on TBR LOVED this book and you seem to enjoy Nora Roberts books)


Jellybeans:
The Ivy League Rake (Bad Boy Billionaires #1) by Ryan Field
Double Play (Pacific Heat #1) by Jill Shalvis (on TBR)


Potato Chips (betcha can’t eat just one!):
Archangel's Storm (Guild Hunter #5) by Nalini Singh (next in series)
Dream Lake (Friday Harbor #3) by Lisa Kleypas (next in series)


Pretzels:
The Iron Duke (Iron Seas #1) by Meljean Brook (on TBR)
Everything Bared (Six Alarm Sexy #2) by Kristine Cayne
Upon Your Return by Marie Lavender


Mixed Nuts:
Through Time-Pursuit (Through Time #1) by Claudy Conn (on TBR – Kindle-freebies)
Wicked Firsts (The Serafina: Sin City Series #1) by Elisabeth Naughton, Alexandra Ivy, Cynthia Eden,Laura Wright, Katie Reus, Joan Swan (not on TBR – but you seem to like Romantic Suspence)


Trail Mix:
Animal Magnetism (Animal Magnetism #1) by Jill Shalvis (not TBR, recommend a lot for me so I finally picked up)
Immortal Ops (Immortal Ops #1) by Mandy M. Roth (on TBR, you own)


Bacon Sundae (don't knock it until you try it...):
Graceling (Graceling Realm #1) by Kristin Cashore (YA on TBR – I loved this book)
Etiquette & Espionage (Finishing School #1) by Gail Carriger (YA not TBR – you’ve read her other stuff … it’s a quick fun read)

[Amy J.]

Jasmin-I hope at least one of these looks good.

Chocolate Truffles
How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire

Ice Cream
A Chalice of Wind

Jelly Beans
Zero at the Bone

Potato Chips
Moon Called OR
Pick back up Specials

Pretzles
A Game of Thrones

Mixed Nuts
Lost in Austen: Create Your Own Jane Austen Adventure

Trail Mix
Storm Born Kiyo is shapeshifter

Bacon Sunday
Tender Morsels

[Becca]

Hey Angi!
After spending time sifting through your shelves I think I have some picks you'll really enjoy! I took 3 off your kindle list, one from your TBR and the other 4 are new to you! Hope you enjoy!
Sweet and Gooey:
Chocolate Truffles – In Flight
Ice Cream – Long Night Moon
Jellybeans – Over the Rainbow

Salty and Crunchy:
Potato Chips (betcha can’t eat just one!) – Matched
Pretzels – Adrift in the Sound
Mixed Nuts – The Time Traveler's Wife

Combination:
Trail Mix – Aislin of Arianrhod
Bacon Sundae (don't knock it until you've tried it...) – Love in the Time of Global Warming

[Angi]

Becca wrote: "Hey Angi!
After spending time sifting through your shelves I think I have some picks you'll really enjoy! I took 3 off your kindle list, one from your TBR and the other 4 are new to you! Hope you..."

Thanks Becca!! I will probably start with Long Night Moon.

[Jasmin]

Amy J. wrote: "Jasmin-I hope at least one of these looks good.

Chocolate Truffles
How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire

Ice Cream
A Chalice of Wind

Jelly Beans
Zero at the Bone

Potato Chips
Moon Called OR
Pick..."


Thanks Amy :) Actually picking up Specials again sounds like a great idea (I kind of forgot even though I loved the series up until now), but Lost in Austen sounds fun too! (I never read an Austen novel though)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

beppy wrote: "thank you so much for the picks, MountainKat. i have to admit that i was nervous about someone picking books for me (and about picking books for someone else... THE PRESSURE!!).
the good news, for me, is that i already own most of the books that you had listed, which means i can go easier on the cc this month. it's been really hard deciding what to read, but i think i've narrowed it down to 8 or 9."

You are ambitious!! And the ones you picked were all really good for me so I hope you like them too! I am game for both buddy reads, especially since one is so short. Just let me know when is good for you!

[Daffodil]

Victoria I enjoyed looking through your shelves. You have 150 books on your read shelves, 121 of which were dated this year, so I have a sneaking suspicion a lot of your reading history is not on your shelves. If I recommend something you've already read and wish a new suggestion, just let me know.

Sweet and Gooey:
Chocolate Truffles
Once Upon a Prince by Rachel Hauck -- from your PIFM shelf
Ice Cream
Tie Me by Olivia Cunning -- You've given high marks to most of her books
Jellybeans – a bright, colorful cover
Pies and Prejudice by Ellery Adams -- I've really enjoyed the first two books in this paranormal mystery series.

Salty and Crunchy:
Potato Chips
Touched by an Alien by Gini Koch -- First book in one of my favorite series. Kitty is funny & snarky and I love the secondary characters just as much.
Pretzels
The Negotiator by Dee Henderson -- The O'Malley series is an old favorite and you could actually start with a prequel book Danger in the Shadows. Either book is wonderful.
Mixed Nuts
Touch the Dark by Karen Chance -- Vampires, ghosts and time travel. The first in a wonderful Urban Fantasy series.

Combination:
Trail Mix
Own the Wind by Kristen Ashley -- With motorcycles, I'm pretty sure it takes place outdoors. I've not read any of Ashley's book yet, but I know they're pretty popular.
Naked Dragon by Annette Blair -- Dragon shifter. I had to add this to my own book shelves.
Bacon Sundae
You have a good variety on your shelves, but I tried to come up with something a little different.
The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook -- I'm currently reading the second book in this Steampunk series and loving it.
Working Stiff by Rachel Caine -- Caine has a unique take on zombies and I really enjoyed the first book in this series.

[Jessica]

Hi Penney Okay I'm just going to choose one book from each 'mini category' for you:

Chocolate truffles:
The Princess and the Barbarian by Betina Krahn (on your TBR)
The Billionaire Next Door by J.S. Scott (not on your TBR but a guess from other books you've read)

Ice cream:
Blood Brothers (Sign of Seven #1) by Nora Roberts (based on books you've read by her, on your TBR)
Labyrinth by Kate Mosse (One of my comfort reads)

Jellybeans:
Kiss and Tell (Sunrise Key Trilogy #1) by Suzanne Brockmann (on your TBR and I think that fits 'bright colourful cover?)
The Red Pyramid (Kane Chronicles #1) by Rick Riordan (not sure if this fits colourful but it's kinda bright)

Potato chips:>
Providence by Jamie McGuire (one of my ultimate fav books! 1st book in the trilogy.)
The Treasure Keeper (Drakon #4) by Shana Abe (on your TBR carrying on the series..)

Pretzels:

No Mercy (A Mercy Gunderson Mystery, #1) by Lori G. Armstrong. (seems like mystery to me, on your TBR)
The Sound by Sarah Alderson (a YA book but still a crime mystery and I've been told good things about this book!)

Mixed Nuts:
Angels of Darkness (Guild Hunter #3.5)
by Ilona Andrews, Nalini Singh, Meljean Brook & Sharon Shinn (on your TBR anthology)
Every Day (Every Day #1) by David Levithan (Not exactly time travel more like body travel...)

Trail mix:/b>
Touching the void by Joe Simpson (You've probably heard of the book, all outdoors)
Cloning Pets by Sean Stewart Price (all about animals!)

Bacon Sundae:
Right of way by Lauren Barnholdt (you haven't read many roadtrip books? This might be nice)
Come Undone (Rock Hard #1) by Madelynne Ellis (yes it's romance but the reason I chose it was because under genres it's also classed as music)

I hope you enjoy some of the picks I've made for you!

[⚜️XAR]

Daffodil wrote: "Victoria I enjoyed looking through your shelves. You have 150 books on your read shelves, 121 of which were dated this year, so I have a sneaking suspicion a lot of your reading history is not on..."

I've been really lazy and haven't gone back and posted my entire reading history, simply because I wind up re-reading so much of them! I actually have a good number of these, Daffodil, so I'll try to get to reading them this month. The Rachel Caine book is one I hadn't heard of, but I remember reading her Djinn series a long time ago and enjoyed most of it. I've actually been eying The Negotiator, so I forsee a trip to the library or Amazon.com in my future! Thanks for all the great picks!

Edited to add: I'm such a dunce! I totally forgot to say exactly what I am reading from Daffodil's picks! Since I often find myself with large blocks of time on my hands, I am going to commit to reading almost all of her picks for me! However, after reading the synopsis for The Iron Duke, I find that it doesn't really interest me, so I'm going to swap it out for her second suggestion in Pretzels-I'll read Danger in the Shadows instead. Daffodil really outdid herself on my picks! She came up with some stories and authors I had never heard of, and added in a few that I had heard about or had read a really long time ago! I can't wait to get started!

[SandyC]

Hi Elke! Here are your picks. Hope you find something you like!

Sweet and Gooey:
Chocolate Truffles:

Ice Cream:

Jellybeans:
(to be published Oct. 22!)


Salty and Crunchy:
Potato Chips:

Pretzels:

Mixed Nuts:
Combination:

Trail Mix:

Bacon Sundae:

[Elke]

Sandy,

Thanks so much! Love my picks, great job!!

This is my potential list(might add/subract later)...a few come out in October and most I am #1 at the library so as long as I get them on time! *fingers crossed!

[Nichole]

Hi ilovebakedgoods (Teresa)! We don't have a lot of books in common, so I really hope you can find something you like. I did a mix of your preferred shelf, tbr and new books. *crosses fingers*

Chocolate Truffles
SHELF: Amplified
TBR: Thankless in Death

Ice Cream
TBR: W is for Wasted
TBR: On the Island- This is an excellent story!

Jellybeans
NEW: Just One of the Guys
SHELF: The Spellman Files

Potato Chips
TBR: The Restorer- Loved it!!
TBR: A Discovery of Witches- I really enjoyed this too!

Pretzels
SHELF: Heartsick
NEW: Unholy Ghosts- This series is an unexpected treasure. Love it!

Mixed Nuts
TBR: Outlander- Long, but very good!
SHELF: The Unsung Hero
NEW: Touch the Dark

Trail Mix
SHELF: Soulless- You like humor, right?
SHELF: Second Chance Summer
TBR: Magic Bites- Here kitty, kitty :)

Bacon Sundae
NEW: The Bride- I LOVED this book! So funny and sweet.
NEW: The Darkest Hour

[Amy J.]

Jasmin wrote: "Amy J. wrote: "Jasmin-I hope at least one of these looks good.

Chocolate Truffles
How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire

Ice Cream
A Chalice of Wind

Jelly Beans
Zero at the Bone

Potato Chips
Moon ..."

It might contain some spoilers, but you'll have no trouble understanding what's going on.

[Nichole]

Nancy H wrote: "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 ..."

Hi Nancy, Thanks for the picks. I'm not sure what I'll start with. Decisions, decisions...

[Becky]

Thank you, Elizabeth! These look great! My library has Hard and Fast, so I'm going to give that a shot. And I've heard good things about Sarah Waters for a while now, so I think I'll try Fingersmith, too.

If you like the Chicago Stars series, you should give the Kowalski series a try. I wouldn't have thought of comparing the two, but they do have some similarities- a little bit funny, a little bit serious, characters you get really attached to who pop up in future books.....

[Kimberly]

~Leslie~ here ya go, I am not familier with a lot of the books you have your to read shelf (I loved shopping for ones to add to my to read shelf) so I hope you can find something here you want to read. Let me know if you would like me to make changes thanks. Happy Reading!!!

~chocolate truffles~
(new)Heir Untamedby Danielle Bourdon
(Leslie's)Maid for the Billionaireby Ruth Cardello
~Ice Cream~
(new)The Lucky Oneby Nicholas Sparks
(Leslie's)Lady X's Cowboyby Zoe Archer
~Jelly Beans~
(new)Lyon's Gateby Cathrine Coulter
(Leslie's) Along Came a Spiderby James Patterson
~Chips~
(new)The Wild Oneby Danelle Harmon
(Leslie's)Magic Mournsby Ilona Andrews
~pretzels~
(new)The Christmas Weddingby James Paterson
(Leslie's) Beg for Mercyby Jami Aldean
~Mixed nuts~
(new)A Dance Through Time (MacLeod, #1)by Lynn Kurland
(Leslie's) The Mystic Wolvesby Belinda Boring
~Trail Mix~
(new)Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas by James Patterson
(leslie's) Beach Musicby Pat Conroy
~Bacon sundae~
(new) Nerd in Shining Armorby Vicki Lewis Thompson
(Leslie's) Beautiful Creaturesby Kami Garcia

[Erin]

Shelby wrote: "Hey Erin,

So I tried to give you a mix of mm and mf since it looks like you read both. Also I hope I got enough of your TBR books in there. I think it's was pretty even, but I think I have one m..."

Thanks for the awesome picks Shelby! I definitely want to try . I haven't read anything Arthurian in a while, so that sounds like fun. Hopefully I'll get to a couple more as well, since there are a lot on the list I want to read. Thanks again!

[Becky]

Hi Joyce! I have some picks for you. Hope you enjoy them!

Chocolate Truffles – a wealthy character New, but I think it fits with the kinds of books you like, and I really enjoyed it.

Ice Cream – Recommend a book by an author that is a favorite of your pickee This was on your "want to read soon list", and it looks like you've enjoyed the rest of the series so far, so I hope you'll like this one, too!

Jellybeans – Recommend an LGBT themed book. New. It doesn't look like you read m/m, but this one otherwise fits with your reading tastes. Steampunk, supernatural, mysteries. And there's no graphic sex, so maybe a good way to dip your toe in LGBT romances.

Potato Chips – Recommend the first book in a series that you like but your pickee has never read. I found this on your TBR shelf. A fun series, and one I think you'll like.

Pretzels – Recommend a book with a character who is misunderstood. Found this on your TBR shelf, too. I love, love, love the Vorkosigan series, and Aral is definitely misunderstood by the universe.

Mixed Nuts – Recommend a book with multiple storylines. New. This one puts the "urban" in Urban Fantasy.

Trail Mix – Recommend a book that includes shifters in the storyline. Found this on your "want to read soon" shelf, too. It's been years since I read this, but I remember it being pretty good.

Bacon Sundae - Recommend a book that is outside of your pickee's comfort zone, or a genre that they rarely read. New. This is the first book in a series that should be right up your alley- supernatural cops. But it's m/m, and it's HOT. The first few books are a little on the short side for those who are used to mainstream Urban Fantasy. But the most recent 2-3 books are quite a bit longer, and have some nice, meaty action. (No pun intended.)

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

Thanks Brandilyn,
I am actually currently re-reading Dream hunter, it may take me into October to get through it. I was hoping to get to Sugar Daddy this week, but it will probably be October too. I feel I really should start Catching Fire in October so I will get to it.

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

My picks for Zara.

Ok, please let me know if you want me to re-pick something. Of 3000+ books we only had 56 in common, so I guessed a lot.

Sweet and Gooey:
Chocolate Truffles – one of my favs with a rich guy.

Ice Cream – by your most read author

Jellybeans – colorful cover

Salty and Crunchy:
Potato Chips – you liked the first one, you must continue on with this awesome series.

Pretzels – fun book with lots of twists

Mixed Nuts – good time travel book

Combination:
Trail Mix – outside, shifters and supper funny.

Bacon Sundae - Paranormal looks outside your comfort zone, I've already suggested a few mild ones, so here is paranormal and smutty.

[⚜️XAR]

This is my first time doing this challenge, so for educational purposes, I've been reading last month's thread, and now I've got a question. I noticed that some of the ladies were volunteering to help with repicks. I assume that means that they actually picked for two different ladies, because the first partner assigned to them never picked books for them?

I already have my picks, and have picked for my partner as well (here's hoping I did a good job and she likes them!), but if that's the case (where we can pick for an "abandoned soul" by helping with the repicks), I would be happy to volunteer to help out!

[Becca]

I see all these picks and I'm dying already haha I can't wait to get my picks :) and then visit tr library :)

[Lacy]

Rene wrote: "Thanks for the great picks Lacy!!! I have a tendency to "collect" books I want to read (but can't possibly have enough time to get to), sorry if that made it harder for you!
I really would love to..."

Two of my favorites! I hope that you enjoy them. :)

[~Leslie~]

Hi Kimberly Thanks for the picks! You did a great job and I will be reading several of them.

I'm going to read
and either or
I would read the Lynn Kurland one, but I'm doing a re-read of that series starting in January, so I have to hold off. But I lover her books! Thanks again for the picks and I'll let you know what I think.

[Carla]

Gea wrote: "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 ..."

Oh, good--glad that you saw something that you liked.