2013 October Pick It For Me! Challenge

[❆ Crystal ❆]

Susan A,

I finished up my fist pick... 4 stars! I loved it.

[Daffodil]

Yz

I finished and really enjoyed it. I love the Kowalski family and already requested book 2 from the library. Thanks for the great rec.

I started this morning.

[Kristina Simon]

Samantha

I finished last night. What a cute book! I loved it. Now I have a new series to explore. Thanks for the rec!

[Jaime]

I finished my first pick yesterday. I absolutely loved it.. Next I will read so I can get current on that series... Can't wait!

[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 ..."

Hi Zara,
I have finished and it was a 4-star book. It would make a great movie just like Pride & Prejudice. thank you for that recommendation.
Now I have to decide which book will be my next victim:)
I am leaning towards Kristin Hannah.

Thanks for a regreat recomendation.

[Lacy]

Skandia,

I finished my first two picks: & .

I liked them both and gave them 3 stars.

I plan on reading a couple more! :)

[Susan A]

Crystal wrote: "Susan A,

I finished up my fist pick... 4 stars! I loved it."

Excellent! Happy I managed a good pick for you.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Jaime wrote: "I finished my first pick yesterday. I absolutely loved it.. Next I will read so I can get current on that series... Can't wait!"

Glad you loved Kyrian and Amanda. I think I've re-read the first 5 (Fantasy Lover doesn't count as a Dark Hunter novel) at least 3 or 4 times now as those have been my favorite hunters.

[Daffodil]

Yz

was pure fun to read. Very entertaining.

I started last night.

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Sass!

I read and loved it. Thanks for the rec!


I am going to try and fit a few more in this month if I can. I would like to get to and

[Jojo]

Hi Rebecca

I finished 2 books from your recs so far this month - the first was Flesh. Menage isn't usually my thing (it just seems too much hard work to have to deal with 2 men in a relationship) but I can see it working in a post apocalypse situation like that. That said I love zombie books and I really enjoyed this one (4 stars).

The second book was Seduction and Snacksand I loved this one too, it was a laugh out loud book. I really liked all the characters and reading from both points of view sometimes about the same situation was really good. This is definitely a series I'm going to keep reading.

I'm going to try and read a couple more recs too.

[Skandia]

~Leslie~,
I finished my first pick .
As always, it's good to return to Stephanie & Co. This is my comfort read series :)
Thanks for the push to pick one of them up again!

[⚜️XAR]

Heya, Daffodil! Finished my first pick this morning: Tie Me. Was definitely an emotional, enjoyable read! Next up is Pies and Prejudice, which I also started this morning. Not that far into it, but already chuckling!

[Daffodil]

Victoria wrote: "Heya, Daffodil! Finished my first pick this morning: Tie Me. Was definitely an emotional, enjoyable read! Next up is Pies and Prejudice, which I also started this morning. Not that far into it,..."

Great!

[Susan A]

laurla

I finished Love, Hypothetically today. I enjoyed it, but as I usually feel about books of this length, 100 pages, I wish the author had just written a whole novel. This book is part of a series and I am looking forward to reading the next one.

[Mary Ann]

Dee,

I finished Vision In White by Nora Roberts today. Not my favorite Nora Roberts book but very glad that I read it. It had a great story line and kept me reading. Thanks for the suggestion!! I'm going to try to get in the Molly Harper or Club Shadowlands this month. Thanks!!

[Elizabeth]

Crystal,
I finished today. I listened to the audio and I loved it! You should read it, too!
I'll probably read next.

[❆ Crystal ❆]

Elizabeth wrote: "Crystal,
I finished today. I listened to the audio and I loved it! You should read it, too!
I'll probably read next."

AWESOME Elizabeth. I'm go glad you enjoyed it and I'll definately look into the audiobook version.

Dracula, I have the ebook and the audio was on sale from 29.99 down to .99 on amazon... you may want to look into that. I hope to read/listen to it Monday or Tuesday.... We'll have to compare notes!

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Arena

I finished my first pick Animal Magnetism and I loved it. Thank you! I'm off to start another book.

[Kami]

I finished my first pick. Marie Antoinette, Serial Killer. I thought it was pretty good. I gave it four stars.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Hey, Ty!

I finished Shadowfever today, and while I liked it, the whole series didn't have the impact on me that it did on so many people. I'm not sure if it's because UF is kind of hit-or-miss for me, or if it was the amount of detail involved...I had trouble keeping track of everything that was going on and why. Probably a combination of both. I did enjoy it though, and I'm glad I've finally read the series. Thanks for the recommendation! :D

[Ty]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Hey, Ty!

I finished Shadowfever today, and while I liked it, the whole series didn't have the impact on me that it did on so many people. I'm not sure if it's because UF is kind of hit-or-miss fo..."

ooh awesome! I kinda agree about the entire series as a whole. But the last 2 books were much more impactful (is that a word??) to me. Glad you liked it!

[Katie]

Hey Kristi!


I finished up Kamikaze Boys today. Not bad, but not great either. 3 stars. :) Thanks for the pick!

[ilovebakedgoods (Teresa)]

Nichole, I finished ! Five stars for me. I loved it!! I'm hoping to get before October is over but the waiting list is long. I might be reading another of your picks before the month is out, too.

[~Leslie~]

Skandia wrote: "~Leslie~,
I finished my first pick .
As always, it's good to return to Stephanie & Co. This is my comfort read series :)
Thanks for the push to pick one of them up a..."

It's always good to have that one series that is a comfort to read. Mine is the In Death series. Glad you enjoyed this one!

[⚜️XAR]

Daffodil--Finished another one! Rainy days at work equals reading time, which is always a win for me! Pies and Prejudice wasn't my usual cup of tea...I tend to read romances more so than murder mysteries, though I have read them in the past, however it was a decent read. I'm going to give it three stars in my review, but my actual feeling is that it's more of a three and a half star read. I'm curious enough to read more of the series when I get a chance, though!

[Jaime]

Diane, I finished it was a pretty good book, not my favorite of the series by far, but a strong book.. Next, I am going to try . I have never read this author so we will see.

[Nadine Bookaholic]

arena

I finished my second pick The Darkest Hour absolutely loved it! I look forward to reading the rest of the books in the series.
Thank you for the pick.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Jaime wrote: "Diane, I finished it was a pretty good book, not my favorite of the series by far, but a strong book.. Next, I am going to try . I have ..."

Glad you at least liked MacRieve. I hope you like Second Sight. I don't think it is the strongest of the series, but I like to read in order.

[Joyce]

Hi Becky, I finished my first pick and loved it Dead in the Family. Now on to my next pick Tempest Rising

[Samantha]

Finished: Anything Like Me by Kimberly Knight
Exclusively Yours by Leigh Michaels
Tempting the best man by j.lynn (also read it for the buddy read)
Starting tomorrow reading:Kissing Under the Mistletoe by Bella Andre

Love this challenge. I have enjoyed all of these. :-)
Happy Reading!

[Erin]

I'm really enjoying your recommendations so far Shelby, so thanks! I just finished and loved it. Now I have a new author to look into. Yay! I also read for a challenge I needed to finish last month, so it doesn't really count here, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I'm hoping to get to next.

[Juliet]

I've just finished my first book.

Beautifully written and the title is perfect for this story. I feel so much for Briony, Cecilia and Robbie. I love the little twist in the ending as it made the whole book so much more romantic. I am now tempted to re-watch the movie again, even though I have already watched it once years ago.

[Elke]

Sandy,

Finished my first pick , LOVED IT!! Now onto my second pick!

[LaurLa]

October 2013 PIFM Challenge - picked by Katie

Hey Katie - finished one!! Thanks again for the picks!


Sweet and Gooey:
1. Chocolate Truffles - Backstage Pass - This book surprised me with how much I enjoyed it!
2. Ice Cream - Midnight in Death - I haven't started the In Death series yet, but it looks like you really like them!
3. Jellybeans - I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier- A favorite m/m romance. Really good.

Salty and Crunchy:
4. Potato Chips - Only Us: A Fool's Gold Holiday Novella -- 10.4 - Done - 3.5*
5. Pretzels - Mr. Perfect
6. Mixed Nuts - Dark Lover

Combination:
7. Trail Mix - The Mane Event
8. Bacon Sundae - Latakia

[Daffodil]

Yz

Finished last night. Absolutely loved it, it's one of the best things I've read this year.

[SandyC]

I finished . I really liked it! Thanks to Roxy for the pick. I want to watch the Netflix series now.

[Susan A]

laurla

Finished a second book Rentboy 4 stars. Thanks for this pick!

[Nadine Bookaholic]

arena

I finished my third pick Mine Till Midnight
Thanks for the pick

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Samantha wrote: "Finished: Anything Like Me by Kimberly Knight
Exclusively Yours by Leigh Michaels
Tempting the best man by j.lynn (also read it for the buddy read)
Starting tomorrow reading:Kissing Under the Mistl..."

I'm glad you're enjoying the challenge and your picks, Samantha! Thanks for the buddy read - I liked Tempting the Best Man a lot!

[Katie]

Laurla wrote: "October 2013 PIFM Challenge - picked by Katie

Hey Katie - finished one!! Thanks again for the picks!


Sweet and Gooey:
1. Chocolate Truffles - Backstage Pass - This book surprised me with how mu..."

Awesome. :)

[Breann]

Apilif wrote: "Hi Breann! I had so much fun going through your shelves. Hope you find something you like. :)"

I finished listening to Clear Water today and I LOVED EVERY FREAKING SECOND. Yes, cutest frogs ever. Just might be my favorite Amy Lane.

[Elke]

Sandy,

Read my 2nd pick ! It was good! On to #3!!

[⚜️XAR]

Just finished my third pick, Touched by an Alien. This one I positively LOVED!!! Thanks for the Recommendation, Daffodil! Probably going for something a bit lighter now, but don't know what just yet.

[Daffodil]

Victoria wrote: "Just finished my third pick, Touched by an Alien. This one I positively LOVED!!! Thanks for the Recommendation, Daffodil! Probably going for something a bit lighter now, but don't know what just..."

So glad you liked it. This is one of my favorite series.

[Kami]

I finished my second pick. Fire Country. It was pretty good. I gave it 4 stars.

[⚜️XAR]

Guess I got ambitious today...finished Own the Wind just now! I don't think I would have enjoyed it as much if I hadn't just watched the first two episodes of Season 1 of Sons of Anarchy yesterday. That being said, I really liked this book, but also felt a bit lost in it, like I was missing part of the story. Turns out I was, so I get to backtrack now, but that will be a ride I look forward to another time. Probably going for the Dee Henderson books next, not sure though.

[Fran, Moderator]

Breann wrote: "Apilif wrote: "Hi Breann! I had so much fun going through your shelves. Hope you find something you like. :)"

I finished listening to Clear Water today and I LOVED EVERY FREAKING SECOND. Yes, cut..."


I loved that book too, Breann :)

[Nancy H]

Hi Erin,
I just finished and I thank you for recommending it, because I just LOVE this series! It just keeps getting better and better - in fact, I gave this one 5 stars.

Now to decide which one of your great picks to read next.....decisions, decisions....

[Lacy]

Skandia

Just finished my third book, . A very entertaing read and I loved that the lead female was not a waif by any means! I gave it 4 stars.