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2013 November Pick It For Me! Challenge
Nancy H- I will be going through shelves later today and have your picks up as soon as I can! Today is early out and parent teacher conferences so I will get to them after that !! Thanks
Ok Miss. Breann, lets take advantage of nap time! I'm really nervous about these picks because, 1) although I enjoy m/m, I'm not very acquainted with the genre. Somehow I managed to stick with books that are at least on my tbr, if not read by me. I don't know how I had that many books that you hadn't already read. 2) I made picks from more than one of your TBRs, I hope that's ok. And 3) I had to try and make things fit into the categories. That eliminated a lot of choices. So if you'd like me to make re-picks I'll be more than happy to oblige :)Here we go...
1. Foodie:
(New) Honestly, I couldn't find anything else to fit this category. I really enjoyed this funny, sexy read though. 2. Techie:
(TBR) I stole this from someone else's picks last month and found a free copy on Amazon. It's really long, but it looks really, really good!3. Fashionista:
(TBR) I grabbed this off your TBR because he was dressed nicely. Looks fun though :)4. Kiddies:
(New) His cowboy has a 15 year old kid. I've been wanting to get to this one, maybe this is the month.5. Traveler:
(TBR) Time travel is pretty darn exotic, no? I got this as a freebie, but haven't had a chance to read it yet.6. Artistically Challenged:
(New) If you like angst at all, you'll like this read.7. Book Lover:
(TBR) This had one of the highest ratings (in relation to the number of ratings) on your TBR. I just read a very similar book called A Place to Call Home. I'll have to add this one to my TBR.8. Stocking Stuffer:
(New) This is another book from my tbr that I'm inexplicably waiting to read. I really need to get on these!I really hope you find something among these choices that you'll enjoy. Like I said, if you'd like re-picks, just let me know.
HAPPY READING!
Hina, I'm glad everyone is OK!Christina, I'm getting started on your picks now!
Holiday Shopping Guide for BreI hope you like my picks, I ended up giving you more new to you than I intended, so if you need me to re-pick, please let me know. I would be happy to do so.
1. Foodie -
Too Hot To Touch by Louisa Edwards. New to you author, great food romance
Thanksgiving by Janet Evanovich. New to you author, I just love her.
2. Techie -
Naked in Death by J.D. Robb. A great romantic suspense that takes place in the future. New to you
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. One of my favorite YA and dystopia reads. New to you
3. Fashionista -
Her Best Worst Mistakeby Sarah Mayberry. New to you. I love how well the couple is dressed on the couple. One of my favorite book and cover.
It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. The heroine was a model, hangs out with models, and dresses very well.
4. Kiddies -
Protecting What's His by Tessa Bailey. The heroine does a lot to protect her kid sister.
The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks. I love the family dyanmics in this book.
5. Traveler - I had a hard time finding books for this category, since we have books in common, but I haven't read them yet, so I am choosing some new to you authors/books. Hope you don't mind.
All Jacked Up by Penny McCall.
Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione.
6. Artistically Inclined -
Falling Star by Olivia Brynn. One of my favorites to read.
Zane by Nicole Edwards. I just fell in love with the cover when I saw it.
7. Book Lover -
The Gamble by Kristen Ashley. I gave it 5 stars and most of the ratings are in the 4 or 5 star range. I am a sucker for humor in the book.
Making Faces by Amy Harmon. I just loved the blurb for this book, it has gotten really good ratings, and the heroine is probably a bookworm.
8. Stocking Stuffer -
Let's Hear it for the Boy by T.A. Webb. MM short story
Yule Be Mine by Charlene Teglia. One of my favorite holiday reads, new to you
Hi Fran! I'll be working on your picks off and on in between a few other things I need to do this morning, but should have them up in a few hours. Your picks are always so great...hope I can do them justice! :D
Beppy, I think this is the easiest PIFM assignment I have ever had! You have some great books on your TBR and we have very similar taste. If none of these appeal to you, I am happy to pick again.1. Foodie
2.Techie
3. Fashionista
4. Kiddies
5. Traveler
6. Artistically Inclined
7. Book Lover
8. Stocking Stuffer
~KarenH~ wrote: "Hi Fran! I'll be working on your picks off and on in between a few other things I need to do this morning, but should have them up in a few hours. Your picks are always so great...hope I can do t..."I am in great hands KarenH! I can't wait to see what you've got for me :)
Shelby I'm out and about all day today, but I'll get your picks up to you tonight!
Hi Diane ~Firefly~. This was a bit of a challenge, but your wonderfully labeled shelves made picking a lot easier. I hope you find something you like. :)1. Foodie
Bran New Death TBR
Salem Falls New
2. Techie
Ready Player One TBR
3. Fashionista
Before I Wake TBR
4. Kiddies
Moon Dance TBR
5. Traveler
Everything in Its Time (Time Travel Trilogy, #1) TBR
6. Artistically Inclined
A Gentle Rain New
7. Book Lover
Heart's Blood New
Gives Light New - You don't have any m/m on your shelves, but if you feel like giving it a go, this one is YA and fade to black. Oh and amazing as well. :)
8. Stocking Stuffer
Sock it to Me, Santa! New - A short christmas story. It's m/m, but again, it's YA and not explicit.
FOR ELIZABETH Picking Rules
Holiday Shopping Guide
1. Foodie - For the food aficionado, please recommend a book where food is a major part of the plot OR a book that focuses on the Thanksgiving dinner.
Eat Play Lust
by Tawna Fenske or
Garden Spells
by Sarah Addison Allen or
Thanksgiving
by Janet Evanovich
2.Techie - For the gadget obsessed, please recommend a book that takes place in the future OR a book where the character works or involved in the technological field.
Robopocalypse
by Daniel H. Wilson or
Ready Player One
by Ernest Cline
Delusion in Death (In Death, #35)
Robb, J.D.
3. Fashionista - For the fashion friendly, please recommend a book that has a character working in the fashion industry (model, designer, etc) OR a book cover with a really nice dressed model.
Paint Me Beautiful: a Tale of Anorexia, a Love Story, and the Rebirth of Claire Simone (A Duet, #1)
by C.M. Stunich or
Color Me Pretty (A Duet, #2)
by C.M. Stunich or
The Girl in the Steel Corset (Steampunk Chronicles, #1)
by Kady Cross or
The Selection (The Selection, #1)
by Kiera Cass
4. Kiddies - For the cute tots, please recommend a book that has babies/kids involved OR a book with holiday related theme that focuses on families.
A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire #2)
Martin, George R.R. or
Taking Chances (Taking Chances #1)
by Molly McAdams
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.
Outlander (Outlander, #1)
Gabaldon, Diana or
Thoughtless (Thoughtless #1)
by S.C. Stephens
6.Artistically Inclined - For the creative souls, please recommend a book where the character has an artistic/creative talent OR a book cover that you love or a cover that speaks to you.
Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke & Bone #1)
by Laini Taylor or
Beautiful Disaster (Beautiful, #1)
McGuire, Jamie or
Wait For Me (Against All Odds #1)
by Elisabeth Naughton
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.
Girl's Guide to Witchcraft (Jane Madison, #1)
by Mindy Klasky or
Special Forces - Soldiers (Special Forces, #1)
Voinov, Aleksandr or
The Sea of Tranquility
Millay, Katja or
Hopeless (Hopeless, #1)
Hoover, Colleen
8. Stocking Stuffer - For the small trinkets to add to the stocking, please recommend a book that is a short story/novella OR a books that has a Christmas theme.
Do Over
by Mari Carr or
Baby, It's Cold Outside
by Heidi Rice , Amy Andrews , Kate Hardy , Aimee Carson
Kami, I'll have yours up sometime tonight.
Suzanne's Holiday Shopping Guide1. Foodie - Sweet Spot You read the first book in the series and I really enjoyed this one I thought you may too.
2. Techie - Tell Me Gabe although a rocker has a inner geek in him and he likes to make sexual gadgets. This is part of a series but I think you could read it as a stand alone and just enjoy their story.
3. Fashionista - The Marriage Trap Maggie is a fashion photographer
4. Kiddies - Futures and Frosting I see that you read the first book in the series and enjoyed it so why not read book two, I really enjoyed it I hope you do too.
5. Traveler - Secret Seduction I had read this book as an ARC and I really liked it, they travel through Greece and Italy.
6. Artistically Inclined - Scandalous I noticed you read other books by H.M. Ward I think you will enjoy this one as well
7. Book Lover - I Only Have Eyes for You this is part of the Sullivan Series this one is about the Sophia who is a librarian
8. Stocking Stuffer -
Santa Wore Combat Boots cute Christmas themed novella.
Let me know if these work for you or if you would like me to re-pick any of the categories for you.
For you Debra: Here is your Holiday Shopping Guide. I tried to pair a book from our To-Be-Read List and a New to You book. I noticed you love HRs, but I threw in a few contemporary romances that were really feel good stories. I hope one of them speaks to you.
1. Foodie: Food/Dining was a big source of topic and important events occured pertaining to food in these books.
(TBR)
(New to You)2. Techie: These are Dystopian and YA, but have love stories. Technology, speficially cameras and constant monitoring using audiovisual equipment was rampagnt in these books.
(TBR);
(New to You)3. Fashionista: The covers just spoke to me, but as you know ballgowns and manner of dress are always important in HRs.
(TBR);
(New to You)4. Kiddies: Both books involve kids/adolescents and they were very entertaining or a source of amusement for me.
(TBR);
(New to You)5. Traveler: Both books took place in more than one country, in fact, I believe both had locations in more than one continent.
(TBR);
(New to You)6. Artistically Inclined: Beautiful covers and beautiful stories.
(TBR);
(New to You)7. Book Lover: (Rated high by ME, LOL!)
(TBR);
(New to You)8. Stocking Stuffer: Christmas themed stories of course!
(TBR);
(New to You)
KamiThanks for the picks!
I am considering reading Outlander and/or A clash of kings but I've got to check all those new-to-me authors!!!
I'll let you know:)
Thanks again!
Hi Christina! Here are your picks - I hope you find one (or more) that you want to read this month! I tried to mix it up with some of your shelves and some new. I got several off your 'to-read-first' shelf, you didn't have it listed as your preferred shelf, but I got the idea these were high on the pile! Maybe this is just the excuse you have been waiting for - I hope so, because some of them are really very good! I don't know if you like audiobooks, but I will mark ones I thought were especially good in audio with an *. Even if you don't, you might want to give some of these a chance, audiobooks are a great way to get through a commute or household chores!1. Foodie: This one was easy! Well, at least the first pick was... You have Summer Desserts (Great Chefs, #1) by Nora Roberts on your to-read-first shelf -seems custom made for this spot! I read this one years ago, so I don't remember much about it - you will have to refresh my memory after you read it. New to you is Wallbanger* by Alice Clayton. I read this a few months ago for the group buddy read and I laughed so much and it had a great story too! Also new to you is Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson. I'm reading this for the FAC this month, buddy read maybe?
2. Techie: I see you are a fan of Eve and Roarke too! But you haven't continued beyond the first three books, though I can't talk I've only read the first five. So even though it is new, I feel confident you will like Rapture in Death* by J.D. Robb. From your to-read-first shelf I picked Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh. You can't get more techie than the Psy!
3. Fashionista: I think Julie James' books have beautiful covers! Her FBI/US Attorneys series begins with Something About You - I loved that one, it was funny and sweet and so well written! Other than that, I think the clothes on historicals are so pretty, so I picked two of my favorites of your shelves! The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie* by Jennifer Ashley and Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah Maclean were both very good!
4. Kiddies: From your shelves I picked Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy - I loved the way he loved her! I loved so much about that book! New to you is from another series I love, Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey. The family and kids in that book/series are wonderful! Especially all of their 'Tournaments of Doom'!
5. Traveler: I picked A Hunger Like No Other* by Kresley Cole for you here, parts of that book take place all over the world. You could also read The Warlord Wants Forever, but I don't think it is necessary - and I am completely OCD about reading books in order. And yet, here I go suggesting another book out of order... It seems you enjoy Karen Marie Moning's books so I am going to suggest Kiss of the Highlander. I think this is the most romantic book I have ever read! And it is funny too! Again, until this book, I don't think the series needs to be read in order but you could go with #2 if you want. It's not as good though. =P I noticed several Nora Roberts' books on your favorites shelf, but that you haven't read her Gallaghers of Ardmore series. It begins with Jewels of the Sun and I remember really liking it, even though it has been a long time since I read it.
6. Artistically Inclined: New to you is another book I loved, with an writer as a main character. On Dublin Street by Samantha Young lived up to all the hype for me! I find the world Larissa Ione writes about so incredibly creative! I also really like this cover, something about it works - the book is great too! So I am going to suggest you continue her Lord's of Deliverance series with Immortal Rider*. Another wonderful world is created in Dragon Bound* by Thea Harrison - the cover is pretty too!
7. Book Lover: Open Season by Linda Howard is a wonderful and funny book about a librarian! I loved it and it was my first Linda Howard, but not my last! Another new to you book is Heaven, Texas* by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. You loved the first book It Had to Be You and gave it five stars, you know you want to continue! And Heaven, Texas has one of the best grovel scenes ever!! From your to-read-first shelf, I picked Virgin River* by Robyn Carr. This series is like comfort food for me!
Stocking Stuffer: First a story that involves Christmas - Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis. Sweet, funny and romantic - I love this series! Two amazing shorties for you, always good around the holidays when you are trying to squeeze in the reading around family and celebrations, Do Over by Mari Carr and Shaken by Dee Tenorio. Both of those are stories I discovered through this challenge and I am sooo happy to pass them on to you - I loved them both!!
I know I get a little carried away, but I can't help myself! Happy Reading!!
Hina, I am traveling today, I will have your picks up tomorrow!
Elke
Elke wrote: "Hina, I am traveling today, I will have your picks up tomorrow!
Elke"
Lol..Elke I believe your choosing for Juliet :)
Brandilyn! Thanks so much for the picks! I keep hearing amazing things about it, so I'll go with The Coil. :PIsa -- I'm getting started on your picks right now. :)
Hi Gea! Here are your picks for this month, I hope you can find something in here you like!1. Foodie - For the food aficionado, please recommend a book where food is a major part of the plot OR a book that focuses on the Thanksgiving dinner:
a. The Tao of Martha: My Year of LIVING; Or, Why I'm Never Getting All That Glitter Off of the Dog by Jen Lancaster
b. How to Bake a Perfect Life by Barbara O'Neal
c. Anything by Sarah Addison Allen
i. Garden Spells
ii. The Sugar Queen
iii. The Girl Who Chased the Moon
iv. The Peach Keeper
2. Techie - For the gadget obsessed, please recommend a book that takes place in the future OR a book where the character works or involved in the technological field:
a. Glory in Death by J.D. Robb
b. Digital Fortress by Dan Brown
3. Fashionista - For the fashion friendly, please recommend a book that has a character working in the fashion industry (model, designer, etc) OR a book cover with a really nice dressed model:
a. Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns by Lauren Weisberger
b. A Night to Surrender by Tessa Dare
4. Kiddies - For the cute tots, please recommend a book that has babies/kids involved OR a book with holiday related theme that focuses on families:
a. The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
b. Once Upon a Winter's Eve by Tessa Dare
c. The Christmas Catch by Ginny Baird
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. The Monster of Florence by Douglas Preston
b. Misplaced Princess by Mari Carr
6. Artistically Inclined - For the creative souls, please recommend a book where the character has an artistic/creative talent OR a book cover that you love or a cover that speaks to you:
a. All of You by Christina Lee
b. Shades of Gray by Maya Banks
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:
a. The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
b. Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper
8. Stocking Stuffer - For the small trinkets to add to the stocking, please recommend a book that is a short story/novella OR a books that has a Christmas theme:
a. Uncharted by Tracey Garvis-Graves
b. The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror by Christopher Moore
Victoria wrote: "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..."Thanks Victoria for the picks!! I would love to read all of them, I have read the Inn Boonsboro series and loved it and you must psychic because I was just telling another GR last month, how much I wanted to read the series again. LOL. :) I haven't decided which ones I am going to read, I usually try to see how many I can get through. I would love to do a buddy read!
Hina wrote: "Thanks Victoria for the picks!! I would love to read all of them, I have read the Inn Boonsboro series and loved it and you must psychic because I was just telling another GR last month, how much I wanted to read the series again. LOL. :) I haven't decided which ones I am going to read, I usually try to see how many I can get through. I would love to do a buddy read! "Glad I was able to give you some great picks! I don't know about being psychic, but it was the first thing that popped into my head when I saw the Shopping List! I'll shoot you a PM and see what you'd like to do on a buddy read.
Nadine wrote: "Suzanne's Holiday Shopping Guide1. Foodie - Sweet Spot You read the first book in the series and I really enjoyed this one I thought you may too.
2. Techie - Tell Me Gabe although a rocke..."
Thanks Nadine! I think I'm going to start with Futures and Frostings!
Ok, Isa!I hope you're able to find something that looks good. :)
1. Foodie -
M/M and New - Crossing Borders
2. Techie -
M/M and New - Gravitational Attraction
3. Fashionista -
TBR - Beautiful Bastard
4. Kiddies -
TBR - Bear, Otter, and the Kid
5. Traveler -
M/M and New - The Archer
6. Artistically Inclined -
TBR - Anna and the French Kiss
7. Book Lover -
TBR - Starstruck
8. Stocking Stuffer -
M/M and New - The Dickens With Love
Oh shoot! Sorry Hina and Juliet! For some reason on my phone it doesn't show Juliet! Lol!!Ok, Juliet I will have your picks up tomorrow!
Oh Katie I'm loving my selection I want to read them all!!! Will let you know which books I pick x
Debra wrote: "Nancy H- I will be going through shelves later today and have your picks up as soon as I can! Today is early out and parent teacher conferences so I will get to them after that !! Thanks"No problem, Debra. I just retired after teaching for many years, so I know exactly what that is like. I am also a very patient person, so enjoy looking through my shelves! I will be eager to see what you pick for me!
Oh My Goodness! MountainKat, the picks are awesome! I'll have to check out what I can get from the library. I think I have the Larissa Ione book here right now but haven't started it yet. Angie - I am working on your picks right now. I just got home from work not too long ago. I'm sure I'll have them up before I go to be tonight though.
Christina wrote: "Oh My Goodness! MountainKat, the picks are awesome! I'll have to check out what I can get from the library. I think I have the Larissa Ione book here right now but haven't started it yet."Yay! I'm glad you liked your picks!!
Skandia,Hi! We meet again, and I am delighted to be picking for you. You have so many great books on your TBR shelf that I just had to add some to my own! If you don't see anything you like in this list, please let me know and I can easily come up with some more choices.
Foodie
- ice cream, the perfect food! 
- good foodie covers on these!Techie
- I think that is the next one in the series and you haven't read it yet. 
- very futuristic and a very good storyFashionista -
- made me want to go out and buy great shoes! 
- vintage clothing mystery 
- just a fun readKiddies -
- I want to read this one, too!
- good family storyTraveler -
- both great vacation spots 
- multiple countries, what an adventure!Artistically Inclinced -
- talented with wax and other things 
- some needlecraft talents here, plus a fun readBook Lover -
- good story 
- good book mysteries with a touch of romanceStocking Stuffer -
- holiday stories 
- some short stories for your reading pleasureI hope you see something you like. Several of these look so good that I have added them to my TBR list. I will send you a message and see if you would like to do a Buddy Read of any of them.
Happy Reading!
Ok Fran, here we go! I picked about 50/50 from your TBR and new to you, but not necessarily one of each in every category.1. Foodie: A Taste of Love – the first book in a series that I really enjoyed, with great characters, OR Ravenous – short, sweet, second chance at love story.
2. Techie: Holiday Sparks – Cute love story and the heroine is Chloe if you still need that for the quarterly challenge :D OR Visions of Heat…I know you’re not much into PNR these days, but I wanted to find something futuristic and you rated the first book highly – might be worth revisiting the series!
3. Fashionista: Take Me – you read the second book, but not the first one…and the heroine is another that fits in the quarterly challenge, Lily. OR The Look of Love – another by Bella Andre, and the first book in the Sullivans series (and another Chloe...). Not my favorite book in the series, but still good, and I LOVE the Sullivans!
4. Kiddies: Acrobat – I’ve been wanting to read this one forever and it keeps getting pushed aside, so if you’re interested in a buddy read, I’d be up for it! OR All She Wants For Christmas – short Christmas story (first in a trilogy, all good) with a really cute kid…and a dad named Ethan ;-)
5. Traveler: Sidecar – this was way better than I was expecting, even though Amy Lane has never disappointed me…I loved it! OR Sweet Inspiration – just plain fun!
6. Artistically Inclined: - Gee, let me think…how about Aria? :D OR another one I know you’ve been wanting to read, Life in Fusion
7. Book Lover: Screwdriver – I’m reading this right now, and enjoying it as much as I do most of Mari Carr’s work. OR Venus in Blue Jeans – I put this one off forever for no good reason, but when I finally read it I thought it was great.
8. Stocking Stuffer: Shaken – I never would have imagined so much emotion could be packed into such a short book…really good. OR If I Must – short, sweet and fun.
I hope you enjoy your picks…I loved picking for you again!
Breann wrote: "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. K..."
Hi Breann,
Thank you for the picks I think I am going to read.
My real goal is to read all of them. However I know for sure that I will read the ones listed above.
Isa wrote: "Oh Katie I'm loving my selection I want to read them all!!! Will let you know which books I pick x"I'm so glad, Isa! :)
Hello Ty,Here are my recs for you. I hope that you enjoy them and please let me know if you would like any repicks.
Foodie
Wilde Thing by Janelle Denison (TBR) – The main character in this book owns a coffee house. This is another book that I have not read yet and have added to my tbr list.
Garden Spells by Allen, Sarah Addison (NEW) – I love this book and the main character has her own catering business.
Techie
Scarlet by Marissa Meyer (TBR) - I am impatiently awaiting the third installment to this series. As you know from the first book it is a futuristic series with a techie. P.S. I read that you have found a new obsession for books with fighting/MMA and in this book the hero is a fighter.
Fashionista
No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean (TBR) – I couldn’t find a fashion industry book in your tbr list. However I love the dress that the model on this cover is wearing.
Lola and the Boy Next Door Perkins, Stephanie (NEW) – This is the second book in the series but can be read as a standalone.
Kiddies
Love in the Afternoon by Kleypas, Lisa (TBR) - Beatrix is very family oriented and spends time with her nephew. I loved how this romance developed through letters. It was nice reading a historical romance where the characters spent more time getting to know each other prior to the wedding. My only complaint was the hero’s pigheadness.
Law Man by Kristen Ashley (NEW) – I love this book! I noticed that you have read the 1st and last book in this series but not the middle two. This is my favorite book of Kristen Ashley’s.
Traveler
Steel's Edge Andrews, Ilona (TBR) – They travel to another world which is pretty exotic in my opinion.
The Pirate Prince by Gaelen Foley (NEW)
Artistically Inclined
The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley (TBR) – I think that working as a fake medium is a pretty creative talent. I have not read this one yet. Would you like to buddy read?
Born in Fire by Nora Roberts (NEW)
Book Lover
Heart of Obsidian by Singh, Nalini (TBR) - I loved this book. Actually I am pretty in love with the whole series but some books I like better than the other and this was one of the better ones.
Beautiful Disaster by McGuire, Jamie (NEW) – This book is a highly rated guilty pleasure. Also just for you it has a fighter in it. There is really only one main fight but he uses it as a way to pay his way through college.
Stocking Stuffer
Perfect Mate by Mina Carter (TBR) – This is one of your shortest books on your tbr list and I must say I am intrigued by the summary and have just added it to my tbr list.
Sudden Response Mathewson, R.L. (NEW) – Two hundred pages is short..... Right?
Runell wrote: "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: [..."
Runell, thanks for all of the picks! I can't decide which one I'll start with but I'll post an update when I figure it out. I have never read M/M but it's not anything I'm against...just something I hadn't really thought about. I will have to see if my library carries those. The library is pretty much my only source for books, other than those I already own. I have tried to e-read and it never catches on with me. I tried reading on my tablet and hated it and books just sit around on my computer, never read. Anyway... loved the picks and I know that I'll choose at least one of them, if not a few! Thanks again. :)
Ashley wrote: "Hello Ty,Here are my recs for you. I hope that you enjoy them and please let me know if you would like any repicks.
Foodie
Wilde Thing by Janelle Denison (TBR) – The main character in this book..."
awesome! Good to see you added some to your TBR! I live to be an enabler :D
and thanks for the picks! That's a good list you got going there. Dunno which one I'll be reading but I will definitely hit up on a few of those.
oh and definitely on for a BR of The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie!(it might be the group read of the month. ah hem)
~KarenH~ wrote: "Ok Fran, here we go! I picked about 50/50 from your TBR and new to you, but not necessarily one of each in every category.1. Foodie: A Taste of Love – the first book in a series that I really en..."
Ty wrote: "oh and definitely on for a BR of The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie!
(it might be the group read of the month. ah hem)"
Thanks Karen!
You know me so well - I love the shorties! I want to read so many of them....
You know I will definitely read
and hopefully several more.My hubby is pulling me out the door for parent-teacher conferences right now. I will list the rest of the ones I want to get to later!
Thanks again for the awesome picks!
Carla here are my picks for you! Hope you find something you like. :) This was kinda a trek back in time for me. It's been awhile since I read much m/f romance or historicals, but I tried to find some books I enjoyed.1. Foodie
TBR - The Apple Orchard
New - Trust Me
2. Techie
TBR - The Witness
New - My Fair Captain (Ok I admit this one is a stretch for me to put on here so feel free to ignore it if it bothers you. I know you haven't read any m/m romance, but I got to put a book I love on here that's not only Future, but also Regency...so...)
3. Fashionista
TBR - The Sum of All Kisses
New - Amber Beach (One of my favorites, jewelry design counts in my opinion. :D)
4. Kiddies
TBR - Where Angels Go
New - Deception
5. Traveler
TBR - Tiger's Curse
New - Shanna (These are two of my favorites!)
6. Artistically Inclined
TBR - Someone To Watch Over Me
New - Born in Fire
7. Book Lover
TBR - The Warlord Wants Forever
New - Kiss of Midnight (I enjoyed both these paranormal series! Two fun book 1's.)
8. Stocking Stuffer
TBR - Romancing the Holiday
New - A Very Gothic Christmas
Penney wrote: "Ok Miss. Breann, lets take advantage of nap time! I'm really nervous about these picks because, 1) although I enjoy m/m, I'm not very acquainted with the genre. Somehow I managed to stick with boo..."Thanks! I know, I have lots of TBR's & wishlists. Picking from any of them is fine :)
I think I'll go with Agamemnon Frost and the House of Death.
Ashley wrote: "Breann wrote: "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 A..."
I'm so glad you're reading Unholy Ghosts!! It's a favorite series of mine and I try to recommend it whenever I can.
Hi Angie!I didn't know what type of books you liked best, so I gave you a wide variety. I hope you find something that you like.
1. Foodie - For the food aficionado, please recommend a book where food is a major part of the plot OR a book that focuses on the Thanksgiving dinner.
Evil Eclairs by Jessica Beck (from your TBR). This looks like a nice fun book.
2. Techie - For the gadget obsessed, please recommend a book that takes place in the future OR a book where the character works or involved in the technological field.
Insurgent - This is definitely set in a dystopian future. I liked this book and the third one came out earlier this month, so I thought you might be interested in getting up to date on this one.
Naked in Death by J.D. Robb - If you like mysteries, this is a good mystery with a very strong female lead character and it is set in the future. This is the first in the series. There is a very good love story in here as well.
3. Fashionista - For the fashion friendly, please recommend a book that has a character working in the fashion industry (model, designer, etc) OR a book cover with a really nice dressed model.
Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson - This is a funny vampire book. She is very much into fashion
4. Kiddies - For the cute tots, please recommend a book that has babies/kids involved OR a book with holiday related theme that focuses on families.
Cade by Liliana Hart - This one talks about both her family and his family a lot. This is a great book that borderlines on erotica. I thought I would throw at least one book in here that was a little spicy in case you were interested.
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare - This book is a young adult book and is an urban fantasy book.
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.
Shadow's Claim - Kresley Cole (new). I read this one a while ago and I loved it. It is the first in a series and I loved the characters for this book.
6. Artistically Inclined - For the creative souls, please recommend a book where the character has an artistic/creative talent OR a book cover that you love or a cover that speaks to you.
Kiss of Midnight - Lara Adrian - I love the covers on these books. This is a different kind of vampire book. The vampires aren't the traditional ones, but I'll let you find out about them from the book. No spoilers.
Butterfly Swords - Jeannie Lin - I thought this book cover was very pretty.
Born in Fire - Nora Roberts. This is a contemporary romance with a fiery lead character who is an artist.
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.
Island Girls by Nancy Thayer - This is a chick-lit book with a romance tied in and a lot of family dynamics. One of the main characters is a teacher/writer.
Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews - I noticed that you have read other books by Ilona Andrews. This was a great book with a lot of action and tension between the two main characters. I loved this book.
8. Stocking Stuffer - For the small trinkets to add to the stocking, please recommend a book that is a short story/novella OR a books that has a Christmas theme.
Skipping Christmas - John Grisham - I loved this book. The movie "Christmas with the Kranks" was based on this book. If you haven't seen the movie yet, give it a try. It is a shorter story and you will fly through it.
Visions of Sugar Plums by Janet Evanovich - This is a short story that made me laugh as well. If you have a kindle, I can see if this one is lendable. Let me know if you are interested.
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Angi—Here are your picks. Hope that you find something that you like. Let me know if you don’t, and I can re-pick. Enjoy!1. Foodie – For a fun, chit-lit romance (with an older heroine), try Kate Jacob’s Comfort Food. I thought that it was a lot of fun. Alternately, Annette Blair’s The Kitchen Witch is cute and funny.
2. Techie – From your TBR, A Wedding in Apple Grove has a heroine with a tool belt.
3. Fashionista – From your TBR, a pretty cover: Awakening (The Watchers Trilogy #1)
4. Kiddies –From your TBR, the Christmas-themed James Patterson’s The Christmas Wedding.
5. Traveler – I liked Jayne Ann Krentz’s Running Hot, a paranormal romantic suspense set in Maui.
6. Artistically Inclined – In Mary Balogh’s sweet if angst-ridden Simply Love, the hero is a painter.
7. Book Lover – From your TBR, Colleen Hoover’s Slammed, with a hero who is a slam poet. I really liked this YA novel.
8. Stocking Stuffer – A wonderful romance by Lisa Kleypas with a Christmas theme—Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor.
Shelby wrote: "Carla here are my picks for you! Hope you find something you like. :) This was kinda a trek back in time for me. It's been awhile since I read much m/f romance or historicals, but I tried to fi..."Thanks for the great picks, Shelby. I've reserved Trust me, Amber Beach, and Deception at the library. I may also try Tiger's curse and/or some others once it's actually November. Thanks!
Christina wrote: "Hi Angie!I didn't know what type of books you liked best, so I gave you a wide variety. I hope you find something that you like.
1. Foodie - For the food aficionado, please recommend a book wh..."
Thanks Christina!
The books looks great. Can't wait to get started. It was a hard decision but I think I will read Shadows Claim first then Naked in Death. I will probably end up reading them all though:)
Hi KarenH!Now that I am back from conferences I got to take a good look at the list. So many great choices....
I will definitely read
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I'm not sure if I will be able to get to Acrobat this month. If I can fit it in towards the end of the month I would love to buddy read it with you. Would the end of the month work for you?
Fran wrote: "Hi KarenH!I'm not sure if I will be able to get to Acrobat this month. If I can fit it in towards the end of the month I would love to buddy read it with you. Would the end of the month work for you?"
Sure, that sounds fine to me. I'm not planning on it for any other challenges, so let's just see how things go and if we can both fit it in, we'll do it! :-)
Hi, Shelby!I hope you find something you like with these pick. I know you like mostly m/m so I've catered your picks that way.
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1. Foodie - Ok, so both M/F but don't fret.
--with this one, the title says it all, YOWZA!2. Techie -
--I read everything that Rachel Haimowitz writes, she's amazing.3. Fashionista -
--so technically not a model, but he's a drag queen so he definitely knows a little something about fashion, right? It's really cute though too.
--Cara McKenna can really write some hot scenes, this one is M/F too.4. Kiddies -
--Ty's family dynamic really comes to the forefront in this one. And hey, it's Ty and Zane. What's not to love about them?
--I really loved the little kid's reaction to finding out his dad was gay. It's just a shining example of why kids are the coolest people on Earth!5. Traveler - both of these take place on Tropical Islands (I'd love to be there right now) and I really enjoyed both of them.
6. Artistically Inclined - I didn't read either one of these but they fit the category and they have come highly recommended from friends.
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(glassblower)7. Book Lover -
(highly rated)--OK, this is a must read. Marie Sexton did an amazing job with this book. I absolutely LOVED it.
--didn't read this one but the main character is a writer.8. Stocking Stuffer - Here are a couple of shorts for ya off your gangbang list
So, that's all. I really hope there's something there you can work with. And happy shopping!
~KarenH~ wrote: "Fran wrote: "Hi KarenH!I'm not sure if I will be able to get to Acrobat this month. If I can fit it in towards the end of the month I would love to buddy read it with you. Would the end of the mo..."
sounds good!
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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)
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Thank you for my picks Isa, you did great. There's a lot there that looks good, but November is a busy month for me. I'm going to try and read