2013 November Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Isa]

Hi Katie, I finished my second book which was one of your recommendations "Crossing Borders" i absolutely loved it!! thank you so much, I will definitely be reading more from this author in future, I will go back to my pick list and see next option, I do however have few other challenges. But watch this space as they say.xxx

[Katie]

Great, Isa! I'm glad you liked it. That Thanksgiving scene is one of the most well known in m/m. :) If you want to read more from her, I suggest her St. Nacho's series, starting with St. Nacho's.

[Isa]

She has a 2nd book with Tristan and Michael it's called What child is this? (I think) it's like a novelette and what I'm hoping a more structured end/final chapter into these two amazing characters. I saw the other book u said so have added it to my TBR shelf. Watch this space xx

[Debra]

Finished in bed with a highlander love it!! Give it a 4 star score

[⚜️XAR]

Went off the Pick List slightly and read The Love Potion, since I was able to get it on an inter-library loan. I had actually read it in the past and I remember not liking it that well back then. My opinion hasn't changed on it after the re-read either, but I chalk it up to the "everyone deserves a second chance" philosophy.

[Hina]

Victoria, I finished reading Born of Night over the weekend and once again fell in love with it. I am going to try to read another books this week and see what else I can add in there.

[Skandia]

Finished my second pick .
Not my favorite in series so far but I do like Eve and Roarke and the futuristic setting of the series.

[⚜️XAR]

Hina wrote: "Victoria, I finished reading Born of Night over the weekend and once again fell in love with it. I am going to try to read another books this week and see what else I can add in there."

I'm glad you loved it! I haven't read the series in a while...probably should! *goes to add Born of Night to my Meet and Greet shelf!*

[Elke]

Angie,

Finished my first pick !! It was good!

On to pick #2!

[Angie]

Elke!
Great. Glad you liked it.

[Angie]

Christina,
Read my 1st pick Shadows Claim. I really enjoyed it can't wait till she writes the next.
Going on to second Naked In Death.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Joyce, I finished my second pick in the wee hours of the morning. I hate time changes, just messes me up - don't matter which direction we go! Anyway, I read Aria and gave it 4 stars. I enjoyed it a lot, but parts were a little predictable or made me want to smack both MCs upside the head!

[SandyC]

I finished a pick, . It had many funny moments, but the romance felt forced (and rushed). It was good to try a new author, though!

[Brandilyn]

Bre wrote: "Hey Brandilyn,

Here are your picks. I hope you find something that you wanted to read. I don't read mm as much as you do so I am not as familiar with most of the books. Let me know if you want me..."

Finished Dance With Me this morning. It was excellent. Going straight to my favorites shelf :) Thanks for the pick.

[Kami]

I finished my first pick Sketchy. I liked parts of it better than others. I gave it three stars.

[Debra]

Starting my second pick today - black Lyon by Jude Deveroux ! A trip to library yesterday turned out good got 4 books for November pick it challenge!! Yay

[⚜️XAR]

Finally had to abandon The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure today. I've been trying to read it but the author that abridged the original novel had the VERY annoying habit of doing a "running commentary" throughout the book by telling the reader what exactly he cut out of the book and why. I got disgusted with it and said "no more!" Will have to see what other trouble I can get into...not exactly sure what book to pick next!

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi KarenH!

I've finished two picks so far... and . I liked them both - thanks for the recs!


I am hoping to also get to these this month - , ,

[Mary Ann]

Crystal wrote: " 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. Food..."

Crystal,
Just finished Surrender Your Love! Great book and a really quick read. Loved it! I'm going to try to get in Into The Deep and Don't Make me Beautiful. Thanks!

[Jaime]

Broke from Allegiant, just couldn't get into it... I did read two other picks: Playing for Keeps, which I loved andLaid Bare. Lauren Dane is one of my favorites and this one was pretty good.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Fran wrote: "Hi KarenH!

I've finished two picks so far... and . I liked them both - thanks for the recs!


I am hoping to also get to these this month - [..."

Glad you liked them Fran!

[Ty]

Hey Ashley!

finished my first PIFM yesterday - , 3 stars

It wasn't bad, but wow, it took me a long while to finish it (3 day is long for me!), due to so many distractions - actually, Meet N' Greet didn't help. :D
thanks for the push!

[Christina]

Just finished my second pick . It was a great book and very fun to read. I don't know if I'll be starting or next.

[Christina]

Angie wrote: "Christina,
Read my 1st pick Shadows Claim. I really enjoyed it can't wait till she writes the next.
Going on to second Naked In Death."

Hi Angie - I'm glad you liked Shadow's Claim. Hope you like the J.D. Robb as well. :-)

[⚜️XAR]

I've been kinda struggling with my reading of late...am currently in the middle of two different books. One is a book I am reading for another challenge which is not holding my interest well, and the other is A Promise for Miriam which is really good so far!

[Debra]

The Black Lyon was my second pick and I started it yesterday n loved it so much I finished it last night!! 4 stars was great ! Now of to read another Fallen I think is next on list

[❆ Crystal ❆]

Mary Ann wrote
Crystal,
Just finished Surrender Your Love! Great book and a really quick read. Loved it! I'm going to try to get in Into The Deep and Don't Make me Beautiful. Thanks!

Mary Ann, I'm glad you liked it! I hope you enjoy your next one.

[Hina]

Debra wrote: "The Black Lyon was my second pick and I started it yesterday n loved it so much I finished it last night!! 4 stars was great ! Now of to read another Fallen I think is next on list"

I loved the Black Lyon too, the next in the series was not so great though.

[Elke]

Angei finished my second pick !! It was pretty good! I think once I get my other picks in I will continue with the series!!

On to #3!

[Nancy H]

I just finished and it was good. It was sort of like marshmallows in hot chocolate, quick, fun, and yummy.

[LaurLa]

Elsie - Done with book one! It was so short I almost missed it when I blinked :-0 Even so, it was nice little half hour diversion :-)
7. Book Lover:
✔★ by Stephanie Bond (TBR librarian) -- READ 11.06 - 3*

I'm looking at reading this next. I haven't read La Nora in quite awhile. I'm looking forward to it!
6. Artistically Inclined:
★ by Nora Roberts (reminds me of a painting)

[Lacy]

I finished my first pick and I gave it four stars. It was a good read and I gave it four stars. Thanks for the buddy read, Ty!

I'm going to try to fit in one more book.

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Jaime

I have finished my first book The Women In Black and reading Hush, Hush

[⚜️XAR]

Finished A Promise for Miriam this morning. Was a very good book, and a decent Christmas read too, as it mentioned preparing for Christmas quite a bit. I'd never read this author before, and was glad I did! I'll be adding her to my list of Christian authors I like!

[❆ Crystal ❆]

Angi

I finished today and I ABSOLUTELY loved it. I already want to read it again. I gave it 5 stars! Thanks

[Angi]

Crystal wrote: " Angi

I finished today and I ABSOLUTELY loved it. I already want to read it again. I gave it 5 stars! Thanks"

Your welcome...I want to read the next one also

[Skandia]

Finished my third pick . Really good chick-lit considering this was a Kindle freebie.

[❆ Crystal ❆]

Angi, I absolutely need to read the second one as well.

[⚜️XAR]

Finished Divergent just now...what an awesome book! Similar to The Hunger Games, but just different enough to call it something else entirely. Was a very enjoyable read and am looking forward to others in the series!

Probably going to read Extreme Exposure next, as I have it out on an interlibrary loan and can't renew it.

[Debra]

Finished my second pick Fallen!! Really loved it and going to get the second in the series!! 4 stars I think from me!! Im on to the next pick!!

[LaurLa]

November 2013 PIFM Challenge - picked by Elsie

Hey Elsie - book 2 is complete. LOVED it, as I knew I would :-) Thanks for picking it for me.
6. Artistically Inclined:
✔★ by Nora Roberts (reminds me of a painting)-- READ 11.09 - 4.5*

Next up: (I have to read the first in the series first, though. Can't help it... have to read in order. It's a sickness *sigh*
1.Foodie:
★ by Steena Holmes (TBR pastry chef)

[Katie]

Hi Brandilyn!


Thanks so much for recommending The Coil! It wasn't at all what I was expecting from this author. I definitely enjoyed it. :) 3.5 stars

[Nadine Bookaholic]

ilovebakedgoods (Teresa)

I have finished my first pick Gone Girl it took me a while to get into it but I thought it was really good.

Thank you for the pick

[Fran, Moderator]

Please stop by Ask An Author today, and ask Chrissy Anderson a question. You could win either The Life List or The Unexpected List.

Chrissy has based The Life List on her bucket list...and what she decides to do with that list. Stop by and chat, and find out why that bucket list may have gone out the window ;)

Here's the link to Chrissy's thread -
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Fran, Moderator]

Today is the last day Chrissy Anderson will be here at Ask An Author, Win A Book to chat with us and give away several of her ebooks.


Please stop by Ask An Author today, and ask Chrissy Anderson a question. You could win either The Life List or The Unexpected List.

Chrissy has based The Life List on her bucket list...and what she decides to do with that list. Stop by and chat, and find out why that bucket list may have gone out the window ;)

Here's the link to Chrissy's thread -
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...




Have a great day everyone! It's a very cold 25 degrees Fahrenheit here in NY this morning!

[LaurLa]

November 2013 PIFM Challenge - picked by Elsie

Hey Elsie! Done with my third book. Not as smexy as I would have liked but still enjoyable :-)

1.Foodie:
✔★ by Steena Holmes (TBR pastry chef)-- READ 11.13 - 3*
Chocolat by Joanne Harris (chocolatier)

Up next will be:
3. Fashionista:
★ by Suzanne Wright (TBR model)

[Carla]

Shelby--
I just finished and really liked it. Thanks for the recommendation--I love the author, but had shied away from some of her early works b/c I tried some that were dated. This one was very fun; I loved the humor. Thanks for the recommendation.

[Shelby]

You're welcome Carla! So glad you enjoyed it. :) It's been awhile since I read it, I'll have to go back and re-read it now.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Amy J:

I finished my first pick, French Cooking 101. It was just ok for me, it had potential but was just too short to tell the whole story. I do have the 2nd book, so hopefully that will fill in the holes. :D Thanks for the recommendations, I'm definitely planning on reading at least one more...

[Penney]

Hi Laurla, I finished Bed, Breakfast and You this morning. It wasn't really my cup of tea, but I'm happy I finally got to it. Thanks for the push :-)