2013 November Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Pam]

I used to be an Uber Planner when I had young kids but now that everyone is an adult, I'm a procrastinator

[LaurLa]

I'm in! I would say that I am mostly a bargain shopper.

If possible, please choose from tbr owned list

[Mary Ann]

I am such a planner with everything else but with shopping have always been a Down to the Wire Procrastinator..

[Fi]

I'm in and I'm an uber planner - anything to avoid crowds.

Please try to use my gang bang to read shelf.

[ilovebakedgoods (Teresa)]

Uber Planner My shelf: Pick For Me

[Angi]

put me in: Down to the Wire Procrastinator

[Breann]

I made it! Whew. Put me under bargain shopper. You'll see me at Toys R Us at 10:00 on Thanksgiving! :)

[Jojo]

I'm in (just) - I'm definitely an Uber Planner - I have a notebook full of lists and I like to relax in December and enjoy the run up to Christmas.

[Fran, Moderator]

Breann wrote: "I made it! Whew. Put me under bargain shopper. You'll see me at Toys R Us at 10:00 on Thanksgiving! :)"

LOL! My kids and their cousins dragged us out at Midnight on Thanksgiving night last year! To the mall...and they want to do it again this year!

[Christina]

I'm probably more of a bargain planner although it's kind of hard to get up at the crack of dawn and battle crowds on Black Friday. I love Cyber Monday though.

[Hina]

There is still almost 11 hours left till the sign up deadline :)

[ilovebakedgoods (Teresa)]

11 long hours until we get to find out who we pick for. ;)

[Nadine Bookaholic]

ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) wrote: "11 long hours until we get to find out who we pick for. ;)"


I was thinking the same thing...LOL

[Isa]

How can I get into this challenge?

[⚜️XAR]

Isa wrote: "How can I get into this challenge?"

Basically, just comment and say you want in and answer the question of what type of holiday shopper you are. (Find the question in bold in the introduction and use one of the three answers there in your comment.) If you have a specific shelf that you want your picker to use when picking for you, be sure to mention it in the comment! Hina will tell us at 8pm CST tonight who we pick for, so check back tonight!

[Fran, Moderator]

Thanks Victoria!

Isa, Victoria summed it up for you, and you can also check out the first post in this thread...it should explain the challenge in detail :)

[Ty]

I am loving this shorter timespan/wait thing. Not that I'm an addict at all. or impatient. or glaring at the clock.

[Fran, Moderator]

Ty wrote: "I am loving this shorter timespan/wait thing. Not that I'm an addict at all. or impatient. or glaring at the clock."

LOL - yeah, me neither ;)


Love the avatar Ty! I keep expecting to see that cute tiger when I see you name :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Isa wrote: "How can I get into this challenge?"

Hi Isa! Read the first post of the thread - it has instructions and tips there. If you still have questions, just ask!

[Isa]

Ok here it goes: I'm a planner! Xmas shopping is done by end of November loool, as long as it's something within my reading genre I'm not bother but I do have over 200 books in my to read shelf so easy to pick from there. I'm excited! Hehe

[⚜️XAR]

Fran wrote: "Thanks Victoria!

Isa, Victoria summed it for you, and you can also check out the first post in this thread...it should explain the challenge in detail :)"

Glad to help, Fran! Loved this challenge when I tried it out last month for the first time, so came back for more!

Isa, gotta tell you as a (semi)newbie to this challenge, it is a total blast to do. Don't be too nervous about picking for someone, they'll tell you if they need you to pick something else for them or not. I had a great picker for me last month, and she introduced me to lots of books that I normally wouldn't have chosen for myself. Of the 10 books I read for the challenge last month, only 2 of them were books I didn't care for (rated 2 stars or less), and two of them were total winners! Well worth participating in, even for one or two books!

[Isa]

Thank you Fran and Victoria, I have posted my answer hope I did it right. Looking fwd to see what books I get. X

[Ty]

Fran wrote: "Love the avatar Ty! I keep expecting to see that cute tiger when I see you name :) "

thanks! yeah, I thought it was time for a change. :D

[Kami]

How much time left? An hour and a half?

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Everyone!

If you have a minute, while waiting for the always awesome PIFM to begin, please stop by the Ask An Author, Win A Book thread.

Karen-Anne Stewart is doing a Q&A/book giveaway today and tomorrow. She will be giving away a copy of each of her books in her Rain Trilogy.

Her books look really interesting and the theme is close to her heart. She has worked with victims of domestic abuse in the past, and her idea for a human trafficking story, mixed with romantic suspense, is very intriguing.

Here's the link if you would like to stop by and ask Karen-Anne a question-

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[ilovebakedgoods (Teresa)]

Roughly 30 minutes to go! I may actually be awake/online when the pairs are matched. We'll see...getting kind of tired and also caught up in a book.

[Hina]

Hi guys,

I am so sorry, I meant to have the pairings up by now, but its been one of those horrible days and after my class, my sister got into an accident, she's okay. But her car is pretty much not drivable. So I have been playing chauffeur to my mom and sister. Just got home a bit ago and I will have it up as soon as I can.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

I'm glad everyone is ok, Hina!

[Shelby]

Don't even stress Hina. Take your time and I'm glad everyone's ok!

[Ezi]

Take care of your family first. We understand. I'm glad your sister is physically ok.
*Big hugs*

[Isa]

We can all wait pelease take care of your family first. Hope everybody is well xx

[Hina]

Hi all,

Thank you for your patience and understanding. :) Message 2 and 3 have the picking rules and the matches. Since its3 in the morning...please let me know if I missed putting your shelf next to your name or any of those things :)

Thanks!!

[Gea]

Erin, it was pretty interesting making the picks for you since you read most of the books I thought to recommend when I saw the rules :) Here are the picks and I hope you like them:

1. Foodie
Running Wild by Linda Howard
2. Techie
Thankless in Death by J.D. Robb
3. Fashionista
Duck! by Kim Dare - I love his dress :)
4. Kiddies
One Small Thing by Piper Vaughn
5. Traveler
What a Dragon Should Know by G.A. Aiken
6. Artistically Inclined
Wild Card by Lora Leigh
7. Book Lover
Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
8. Stocking Stuffer
After Twilight by Christine Feehan - you have read most of the books from this series but I couldn't find this one on your shelves

[ilovebakedgoods (Teresa)]

Oh, Hina, I'm sorry about your sister's accident but I am glad she's okay!

[Runell]

Hi, ilovebakedgoods (Teresa)! We don't really have too many books in common so this was a slight challenge. I hope you're able to find something that you like. Here are my picks for you.

Foodie: : Second chances and cupcakes. [New to You]

Techie: : Ravaged lands. Revolutionaries. Abduction. [Pick4MeLibrary]

Fashionista: : Assassin in a dress? Badass. [Pick4MeLibrary]

Kiddies: : I didn't see any M/M romance on your shelves, but if you're willing to give it a go, this is quite a beautiful story that I highly recommend. Don't let the cover fool you. [New to You]

Traveler: : Emotional. Tragic. Beautiful. [New to You]

Artistically Inclined: : Beautiful cover. [Pick4MeLibrary]

Book Lover: : Good ratings. [Pick4MeLibrary]

Stocking Stuffer: : Another M/M romance. If you decide you want to dip your toes into the M/M genre, this one is an excellent to start out with because it's a simple story and there isn't any sex front and center. [New to You]

Enjoy the reading!

[⚜️XAR]

Hina, I'm so sorry to hear about your sister's accident and am glad everyone is ok! I had a blast going through your to read list, and your list got my husband interested in buddy reading with you! Here's your picks for this month, please let me know if you need me to re-pick for you.

1. Foodie
Wishes by Jude Deveroux from your to read list or Summer in Napa by Marina Adair (I love Wishes, its an old favorite of mine and Marina Adair's series is great!)
2. Techie
Warrior's Woman by Johanna Lindsey from your to read list or Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon (I saw you had the Anthology book in your list, but not this one.)
3. Fashionista
Twilight Phantasies by Maggie Shayne from your to read list (I love the dress on the cover!)
4. Kiddies
All I Want for Christmas is You by Lisa Mondello (This was such a cute story!)
5. Traveler
Sarah's Lion by Lizzie Lynn Lee from your Priority list
6. Artistically Inclined
Smitten Image by Pam B. Morris (This has such an interesting plot!)
7. Book Lover
The Next Always by Nora Roberts (I've read the second book in the series and remember that the heroine of this one owned a bookstore. The series was fairly decent overall.)
8. Stocking Stuffer
Kissing Under the Mistletoe by Marina Adair (Definitely Christmas themed and just a fun read overall.)

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Hina I'm glad to hear that your sister is ok, cars can be replaced but she can't be.

[Ty]

Hina - hope everyone is all right. Hugs!

[Ty]

Haha! Lacy! I'm picking for you again! mwahahaha. I had to go look up the last time I picked for you just so I didn't rec the same books. If you need repicks, let me know!


1. Foodie
TBR: Perfection - big Thanksgiving scene in this one. LOVED this. Favorite of the trilogy thus far.
NEW: Stir Me Up - just released New Adult. wannabe chef vs. wounded vet. He kicks her out of her bedroom, she throws a muffin at him.

2. Techie
TBR: Where'd You Go, Bernadette - recent bookclub read. very light and fun!
NEW: Angelfall - Lucky you, you can check this out before the sequel is released in November. This was one of my most surprising reads last year and it's been a LONG wait. Fiesty heroine!

3. Fashionista
TBR: Fancy Pants - I think I rec'd this last time... not sure. Man, SEP was my go-to read in my younger days. I re-read the last half of this book over and over, lol.
NEW: The Duke - a fashionista by, um, profession. different from your normal historicals.

4. Kiddies
TBR: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake - I love ugly duckling stories and you might notice a going theme with that in my recs here. 5-star read for me!
NEW: Pushing the Limits - definitely about family. Pull out your hanky for this one.

5. Traveler
TBR: Zero at the Bone - "on the run" sounds jet-setty to me, right? this looks hot. available for BR!
NEW: Latakia - love love love, not only because half of it was set in my neighborhood, but also loved that it showcased the brotherhood of comrades in arms.
NEW: Night Whispers - I know post-apoc isn't your thang, but I was surprised at how sweet and awwww-worthy this book turned out to be. I've decided to pimp this out regularly!

6. Artistically Inclined
TBR: The Darkest Hour - um, this cover "speaks" to me, most def. Maya Banks is hit or miss with me but I heart this series and the Kellys.
NEW: The Edge of Never - sequel coming out soon! New adult - strangers meet on a bus - sparks ensue.

7. Book Lover
NEW: Promises - recent read, gay-for-you. teacher is as close to bookworm as I could get. A cute story with no angst or drama (well only slightly a little). really well done progression from BFFs to love interest.
TBR: Mackenzie's Mountain - TRULY a classic read! shy schoolteacher meets cute with town outcast. zomg!

8. Stocking Stuffer
TBR: Quinn's Hart - SUCH a cute freaking story! set at Disney World, the happiest place on earth :D
TBR: A Mackenzie Family Christmas: The Perfect Gift - so lovely to see everyone together and happy. sniffles.

[Isa]

HI Daffodil

Im am new to this so the pressure is on!!! I do hope you are happy with my recommendations.

FOODIE-Candy Store by Bella Andre

TECHIE-Wicked as they Come by Delilah Dawson(to-read)

FASHIONISTA-The Boats builder bed by Kris Pearson

KIDDIES-Children of Scarabaeus by Sara Creasy(to-read)

TRAVELER- Unleashed by Cherrie Lynn(to-read)

ARTISTICALLY INCLINED- Love Unscripted by Tina Reber

BOOK LOVER-Finding Cinderella by Colleen Hoover

STOCKING STUFFER-Bring me Home for Christmas by Robyn Carr(to-read)

Happy reading!!! xxx

[Breann]

Hi Ashley! Here are your picks, I hope you find something to enjoy :)


1. Foodie: Too Hot To Touch (new)

2. Techie: Betrayal in Death (TBR)

3. Fashionista: Just the Sexiest Man Alive (TBR)

4. Kiddies: Tempt Me at Twilight (TBR)

5. Traveler: On Dublin Street (TBR)

6. Artistically Inclined: Unholy Ghosts(TBR)

7. Book Lover: Iced (TBR)

8. Stocking Stuffer: A Taste of Midnight (New)

[❆ Crystal ❆]

Mary Ann

I had a great time looking through your books. I hope you find a few that you will enjoy. Of all the recommendations I've made to you, I've read them all but 2. Here you go:

1. Foodie - Thanksgiving dinner Into the Deep this was such a great book and I think you'll really enjoy.

2. Techie - For the gadget obsessed this was a hard category for me, but I think that Dark Lover works in a pinch. I just read this and loved it.

3. Fashionista - For the fashion friendly, cover with a really nice dressed model The Collector Dante Walker really cares about how he looks, how he's dressed and what his ride looks like. I'm not normally into YA, but this was great. I really enjoyed this book.

4. Kiddies - For the cute tots, please recommend a book that has babies/kids Seduction and Snacks. I haven't read this yet, but I've heard wonderful things about it and I plan to read it soon as well.

5. Traveler - For the jet-setter, please recommend a book that takes place in more than one country OR a book where the character(s) go on vacation or an exotic destination.
    a. Surrender Your Love - awesome book.
    b. World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War - I just finished with the newest release audiobook... and it was mind-blowing amazing. I am so happy that I listened to it rather than read it. It was so well done (ALL-Star cast) that for a time, I really was beginning the think it happened. LOL

6. Artistically Inclined - book cover that you love or a cover that speaks to you. This one was hard for me to find for you.... I settled on Don't Make Me Beautiful as I felt many emotions while looking at the cover and reading the description.

7. Book Lover - For the bookworms (That's Us!!!), please recommend a book that has received high ratings OR a book where the character works at the library, bookstore OR is a writer. Darkfever this has HIGH ratings and Jerico owns and runs a bookstore.

8. Stocking Stuffer - a books that has a Christmas theme. Simply Irresistible - cute story, really fun.

[Skandia]

Hi Yz the Whyz,
Here are my recs,I hope you find something you like!

1. Foodie


2. Techie


3. Fashionista


4. Kiddies


5. Traveler


6. Artistically Inclined


7. Book Lover


8. Stocking Stuffer

[Juliet]

For Amy J

Wow it's hard to make these picks since I noticed you like paranormal and this month's choices aren't really matching to paranormal books so I have made the following picks. If you need me to re-pick, just let me know.

1. Foodie - - reading this book made me craves for cupcakes and the mystery is well written too.

2. Techie - - Noticed that you enjoyed the first two book so now it's a push for you to start Book 3.

3. Fashionista - - This book got me all interested in vintage dresses.

4. Kiddies - - My all times favourite when I was a kid. I wanted to be one of those children in the adventure.

5. Traveler - - I'm reading this now and really enjoying it. Check out her travel to the mystical Förening

6. Artistically Inclined - - This cover definitely calls out to me. Those eyes!

7. Book Lover - - An erotica that features an erotica writer as a main character? Sounds interesting!

8. Stocking Stuffer - - this is an inspiring Christmas read!

[Penney]

Breann, im working on your picks now while watching my infant niece. Needless to say its slow going :-)

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Suzanne

I hope to have your picks ready for you later today

[Brandilyn]

Katie Here you go. These are all 4-5 star reads for me.

1. Foodie Whitewater (NTY)
2. Techie A Chip in His Shoulder (TBR)
3. Fashionista Widdershins Well dressed Cover Model (NTY)
4. Kiddies Learning Curve The whole series is amazing. If you aren't this far in the series, then read whereever you are ;) (TBR)
5. Traveler The Red Heart (TBR)
6. Artistically Inclined Blinded By Our Eyes (NTY)
7. Book Lover The Coil How has Laura not tied you down and forced you to read this one?? READ IT! ;) (TBR)
8. Stocking Stuffer New York Christmas (NTY)

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Macwolf01 [Elise]!

I hope you find something you like!


1. Foodie:
Friday Afternoon- married couple meets for Friday lunches....and more ;) loved it
Dance Upon the Air -(tbr) cook in bookstore cafe

2. Techie:
Angelfall - fast-paced, angel apocalypse - and the next one is coming out mid-Nov.
The Unwanteds (tbr)- I love this author! You can add one of my fave series to this list if you want, Wake.

3. Fashionista: I liked both of these covers :)
Curtsies & Conspiracies (tbr)
Lillian Holmes and The Leaping Man (tbr)

4. Kiddies:
Soft Sounds of Pleasure - just finished this one. Heartfelt, emotional and sexy. A widow's son plays a key role in story.
Play With Me - stand-alone in a series. Loved it! She is a feisty pediatric nurse, he is a hot pro football player. Fun, sweet, smile-inducing goodness.

5. Traveler:
On Dublin Street (tbr) enjoyed this one, heroine has an interesting backstory
On the Island -they started out on a vacation....really good adventure love story.

6. Artistically Inclined:
Heart Signs- he is a graphic designer (of billboards), loved this sweet romance
If I Were You - great first book in a sexy mystery series. Artists and art dealers

7. Book Lover:
And One Last Thing ... (tbr) he's a writer isolating himself in a cabin, she rents the cabin next door. Smart, funny adult romance
Angels' Flight(tbr) highly rated

8. Stocking Stuffer:
Eat Play Lust (tbr) fun short story
All She Wants For Christmas (tbr)

[Elizabeth]

Hi Jaime,
we have a lot of books in common but you've already read most of my first choices for these categories. Anyway, I hope you'll find something among the picks that you'd like to read this month.

1. Foodie - Playing for Keeps or Catch of the Day, both new.
2. Techie - Ender's Game (awesome series) or Night Watch (new - I liked this series, although the first book is the one I liked less)
3. Fashionista - Soulless (TBR)
4. Kiddies - Exclusively Yours (TBR) or Angelfall (new - heroine has a little sister)
5. Traveler - All the Queen's Men (TBR) or You Slay Me (TBR - hilarious, especially the audiobook version)
6. Artistically Inclined - Laid Bare [new - I loved this one, erotic romance(menage and BDSM)] or Shiver or Allegiant (TBR - beautiful covers)
7. Book Lover - A Discovery of Witches or Sex, Lies, and Online Dating (the heroine is a writer and Rachel Gibson is this month's featured author).
8. Stocking Stuffer - Free Four: Tobias Tells the Story (TBR - very short story) or Mistress Christmas (new - fun and steamy story, the only Christmas related story I've read, liked and is not part of a series).

[Breann]

Penney wrote: "Breann, im working on your picks now while watching my infant niece. Needless to say its slow going :-)"

Aw! Have fun with the babeh *squishes*