2015 October Pick-It-For-Me Challenge

[Carla]

Thanks for the apology. It sure did take all the fun out of it. I truly was thinking that I was recommending good books that you would like and feeling good about it. Now I just feel bad about the whole thing. I did edit my post, though.

[Stacie]

Emerson, I'm about to sit down and do this for the 3rd time so hopefully the computer won't eat my post AGAIN!

[Emerson]

Stacie Mass D-Struction wrote: "Emerson, I'm about to sit down and do this for the 3rd time so hopefully the computer won't eat my post AGAIN!"

No worries, Stacie! I've been trying to organize better for my October challenges. My eyes were bigger than my stomach in September. Thanks though for letting me know.

[Ashley]

Stacie Mass D-Struction wrote: "Emerson, I'm about to sit down and do this for the 3rd time so hopefully the computer won't eat my post AGAIN!"

I usually make my picks on a word doc and then copy and paste. That has happened to me one too many times.

[Stacie]

Emerson, here you go! I really hope there is something good in here for you! I tend to go overboard so I'm sorry!

1.Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.
TBR: This looked like one of the shorter books on your list.

TBR: , takes place in NYC, sounds interesting! I may add it to my list.

NEW: , She's newer to me but from what I've read so far, I enjoy her writing.

NEW: I devoured this book. Takes place in NYC. It might be more New Adult than I think you read but I loved it so much, I'm throwing it in here anyway ;)

2.Recommend a book set in Scotland or a book you consider a guilty pleasure.

TBR: Not sure it gets more Scottish than this ;)

TBR: This book was kind of a guilty pleasure for me. I'm not religious by any means so it wasn't so much that as some of the places they had sex were like uhhhh woah, that's kinda wrong and kinda hot.

NEW: I want to read the rest of the series. So so hot this one. I don't really feel guilty about any books I read but this seems like the kind of book that might fit that category.

NEW: Okay, maybe this is a guilty pleasure. Bodice rippers crack me up. This one takes place in Scotland so you get the best of both parts of this category!

3. Recommend a Historical romance or a book that is the first in a series.

TBR: You don't strike me as much of a historical romance kind of reader so I'm going with the first in a series for this one. I love Lauren Layne. Hadn't seen this one yet, so definitely adding it to my list.

NEW: I was surprised how much I liked this one as I'm not much of a shifter romance girl but I rated it 4 stars.

4. Recommend a book with an HEA (happily ever after ending)

TBR: I love all of these in this series. Each one has an HEA and is standalone but it helps to read them in order so you get the background and see the characters progress.

NEW: If you like MM, this was such a cute (and hot) little story with an HEA. And it's free!

5. Recommend a book with an unconventional character/couple or a book set in Australia

TBR:

NEW: It doesn't get much more unconventional (to me) than this book. I gave it four stars though despite the fact that it was slightly outside my comfort zone but still so so hot.

6. Recommend a longer book.
TBR: I think this is one of Nora's best and I'm not usually a big fan of her standalones. 757 pages

NEW: This was recommended to me last round and I devoured it. 698 pages.

7. Recommend a Western/Cowboy/Rancher romance or any romance set in the U.S.

You have a lot of Cowboy romances on your list! Not a sub-genre I've read much of but here you go!

TBR:
TBR: (set in the U.S._

NEW: , one of her very best and it takes place on a ranch in Montana!
NEW: , apparently I have a thing for ranchers in Montana

8. Recommend a book with red, green or white on the cover.

TBR: Red:
TBR: Green:
TBR: White:

NEW: Red: (my new book boyfriend)
NEW: Green:
NEW: White:

[Stacie]

Ashley wrote: "Stacie Mass D-Struction wrote: "Emerson, I'm about to sit down and do this for the 3rd time so hopefully the computer won't eat my post AGAIN!"

I usually make my picks on a word doc and then copy ..."

Yeah I think I need to start doing that!

[Emerson]

Stacie Mass D-Struction wrote: "Emerson, here you go! I really hope there is something good in here for you! I tend to go overboard so I'm sorry!

1.Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.
TBR: [bookcover:Propositioning Mr..."

Whoa! So many suggestions. Thank you for going overboard. I actually struggle and reference multiple read and to read lists to try to gauge what my pickee might enjoy based on trends I notice and authors they have tried in the past. So thank you for putting so much effort into it for me. It inspires me to do the same for November. I will select from the list and update as I finish to let you know which ones I picked. Thanks again!

[Pam]

Hi Jessica
Here are my picks for you

1.
TBR Book set in NY
New Short book

2. Book set in Scotland
TBR
New

3. Historical Romance
TBR
New or

4. HEA
TBR
New

5.
TBR Unconventional character
New Set in Australia or

6. Longer book
TBR
New

7. Western
TBR
New

8. Red Green or White
TBR
New

[Pam]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Pam

We have a lot of books in common and you have a ton of great books on your TBR, so I really enjoying picking some great ones for you. I hope something sounds intriguing.

1. [book:Dragon Boun..."

Some excellent suggestions here…I will see where I end up when the month starts….Thank you.

[Karla]

Hi Fran! Here are your picks. We don't have any books in common, so I hope you'll like the new picks.

1. Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.
- shortest book on your preferred shelf.
- set in NY, new

2. Recommend a book set in Scotland or a book you consider a guilty pleasure.
- guilty pleasure. New

3. Recommend a Historical romance or a book that is the first in a series.
- first in series. Preferred shelf
- historical fiction. preferred shelf

4. Recommend a book with an HEA (happily ever after ending)
- new

5. Recommend a book with an unconventional character/couple or a book set in Australia
- unconventional character. New

6. Recommend a longer book.
- longest on your TBR
- longest on your preferred shelf.

7.Recommend a Western/Cowboy/Rancher romance or any romance set in the U.S.
- set on a ranch. New
- set on a ranch. New

8. Recommend a book with red, green or white on the cover.
- mainly red cover. preferred shelf

[Mai]

@ Pamela Su: Thank you so much for your great recommendations, I see plenty that I'd like to read <3

[Stacie]

Emerson wrote: "Stacie Mass D-Struction wrote: "Emerson, here you go! I really hope there is something good in here for you! I tend to go overboard so I'm sorry!

1.Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.
TB..."

No problem! I get excited, especially when I have books/genres in common with someone! It's why I live on this website ;)

[Fran, Moderator]

Karla wrote: "Hi Fran! Here are your picks. We don't have any books in common, so I hope you'll like the new picks.

1. Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.
- short..."

Hi Karla,
Thanks so much for the great picks!
I really like Meg Cabot and Nora Roberts, so I think I will start with The Boy Next Door. It looks really cute. If I can fit another one in I may try Montana Sky.
Thanks again!

[Fran, Moderator]

Reminders have been sent out to the remaining participants who need to give their picks. Picks are due by 8 am EST tomorrow morning, Oct. 28th.


Only a few more days until we can begin reading our October books- yay!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Fran, I can help with repicks if you need me. I will still be asleep at the deadline - I hope, but I am free tomorrow so I could get them done later in the morning. Morning my time at least!

[Fran, Moderator]

Great, thanks Kat!

[Breann]

I can help with repicks as well :)

[Fran, Moderator]

Thanks Breann!

[Karla]

Fran wrote: "Karla wrote: "Hi Fran! Here are your picks. We don't have any books in common, so I hope you'll like the new picks.

1. Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.
[bookcover:Happy Anniversary|159..."

I hope you enjoy it/them!

[Suzanne]

Fran wrote: "Reminders have been sent out to the remaining participants who need to give their picks. Picks are due by 8 am EST tomorrow morning, Oct. 28th.


Only a few more days until we can begin reading our..."

I'm working on Ty's book recommendations now! Thanks for the reminder, we had a busy weekend :)

[Fran, Moderator]

Suzanne wrote: "Fran wrote: "Reminders have been sent out to the remaining participants who need to give their picks. Picks are due by 8 am EST tomorrow morning, Oct. 28th.


Only a few more days until we can begi..."

Thanks Suzanne!

[Suzanne]

Hi Ty! Sorry for being late, real life is always getting in the way of my Goodreads time ;)

Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.
1) Puddle Jumping by Amber L. Johnson – Short Book
2) Beauty and the Black Sheep by Jessica Bird (J. R. Ward) – Set in New York

Recommend a book set in Scotland or a book you consider a guilty pleasure.
3) Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - Set in Scotland
4) Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh - Guilty Pleasure

Recommend a Historical romance or a book that is the first in a series.
5) A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness - Historical Romance
6) The Air He Breathes by Brittainy C. Cherry - First in a Series

Recommend a book with an HEA (happily ever after ending)
7) Heroes Are My Weakness by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Recommend a book with an unconventional character/couple or a book set in Australia
8) The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion - Unconventional Couple
9) The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman - Set in Australia

Recommend a longer book.
10) The Kraken King by Meljean Brook

Recommend a Western/Cowboy/Rancher romance or any romance set in the U.S.
11) Corralled by Lorelei James – Cowboy Romance
12) Skin Game by Jim Butcher - Set in the U. S.

Recommend a book with red, green or white on the cover.
13) The Body Electric by Beth Revis

[Ty]

Thanks! I'm sure I can fit in Puddle Jumping...ha.

[Shelby]

KarenH!!!!!! Ok so I'm a bit delayed but this should be in under the deadline. Had to finish the Hawks game and my Sunday of football first! ;) GO HAWKS! It was an awesome win! So excited. :D As I'm sure you're also excited for your picks.

1. Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.
TBR - Somebody Nice!
New - Hell & High Water



2. Recommend a book set in Scotland or a book you consider a guilty pleasure.
TBR - Waiting for Wednesday
New - A Marked Man



3. Recommend a Historical romance or a book that is the first in a series.
TBR - Summer Heat
New - The Magpie Lord



4. Recommend a book with an HEA (happily ever after ending)
TBR - Double Full
New - Loving a Lost Lord



5. Recommend a book with an unconventional character/couple or a book set in Australia
TBR - Lothaire
New - Ready Player One



6. Recommend a longer book.
TBR - Worth Any Price
New - The Assassin's Blade



7. Recommend a Western/Cowboy/Rancher romance or any romance set in the U.S.
TBR - Rocky Mountain Freedom
New - The Heart of Texas



8. Recommend a book with red, green or white on the cover.
TBR - Wicked Appetite
New - The Morning Star

[Stacey]

Hi Stacie Mass D-Struction.
So sorry this took me so long.
1. Short or set in N.Y.
TBR Nuts
New Bender
2. I chose guilty pleasures
TBR Love Me Later
NEW Slade
3. Historical or a night to rember
New Tank
4. Happily Ever After
TBRCatching Air
NEWThe Look of Love
5. Unconvention hero/heroin
TBR enchanded Chanda Hahn
New Archer's Voice
6. A longer book
TBRSeeker
NEW Deadline
7 Western
TBR The Same Sky
NEW Branded by laura Wright
8. Red, greem, white
TBR Return to Me
NewInevitable

[Shelby]

MountainKat wrote: "Hi Shelby, here are your picks - Finally! Sorry I didn't get them to you last night, by the time I was done going through shelves my eyes were crossing and I didn't dare type them up. I hope one..."

Thanks doll! So many choices! I've already read Promises and Blood Bound, but I think I've got plenty there to choose from. :D

[Stacie]

Stacey wrote: "Hi Stacie Mass D-Struction.
So sorry this took me so long.


Hey Stacey. Thanks for the picks!

Nutshasn't been released yet and I've already read Archer's Voice and The Look of Love Do you mind picking me three more books, please?

[☘KathyD☘]

Jessica wrote: "Ok here are your pick KathyD. I hope you enjoy whichever one(s) you choose to read!
1.NY Setting
New
TBR
2. Scotland Setting o..."

Thanks Jessica! There are some awesome books here...can't wait to jump in! :)

[Jody]

Martha wrote: "Here's your Picks Jody.

1. TBR Come Monday and Lion's Love: BBW Paranormal Shape Shifter Romance New Aces Wild

2. TBR [book:Highland Surrender|1578..."

Thanks for the picks Martha! Lots of good choices to pick from!

[Fran, Moderator]

All picks were given and all in on time this month!
Thanks for the offers Kat and Breann, but I won't be needing any help :)

Great job with the picks everyone!

And remember, only 4 new picks and 4 tbr picks are needed when choosing books for your pickee. If you received more than that from your picker that's wonderful, but not necessary. I hope everyone can find something great to read from their 8 choices this month - happy reading!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Shelby wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Hi Shelby, here are your picks - Finally! Sorry I didn't get them to you last night, by the time I was done going through shelves my eyes were crossing and I didn't dare type ..."

Well, shoot - I thought I double checked all of them for having been read... If you liked them, just go to the next one in line for you as my pick! If you didn't, just ignore. =P

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Shelby wrote: "KarenH!!!!!! Ok so I'm a bit delayed but this should be in under the deadline. Had to finish the Hawks game and my Sunday of football first! ;) GO HAWKS! It was an awesome win! So excited. :..."

Wow, great picks, Shelby! In just a quick glance I see several that I definitely want to get to next month, and I haven't had a chance to even look at the new picks yet. And I totally understand waiting until after football to work on them! ;-) It's great to get that first win finally...I just wish they'd quit making us suffer through an ugly first half before the REAL Seahawks come out to play!

[Logan]

As a Bears fan, I feel like the Seahawks played just fine. ;-) At this point, I'm rooting for 0-16 season and #1 draft pick...for a QB please!

[Elke]

Logan wrote: "As a Bears fan, I feel like the Seahawks played just fine. ;-) At this point, I'm rooting for 0-16 season and #1 draft pick...for a QB please!"

Same here Logan! Geez these Bears!!

[Rebecca]

I have finished my first read it was a quick read and quite funny and interesting in places but I felt it lacked something. 3 STARS

[Mimi]

I just fininished Breakfast at Tiffanys. I've never seen the movie. The book was okay. It was less than 200 pages. Now I have to watch the movie to see which one is better.

[Emerson]

Stacie Mass D-Struction wrote: "Emerson, here you go! I really hope there is something good in here for you! I tend to go overboard so I'm sorry!

1.Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.
TBR: and

Both were okay. I had never read Rai and I understand this is a trilogy? 2 stars

I have read Dohner before and this one was good. I liked the premise and I liked the main characters. There was a lot of reference back to the heroine's husband, who passed away, which got in the way of their relationship. And the interaction between the brothers-in-law and the heroine was somewhat creepy. 3 stars

Thank you for including them in the list. I will continue onward.

[Rebecca]

I have finished I think it is a good start to a series and I will be reading the rest in the future.

[Ty]

Mimi wrote: "I just fininished Breakfast at Tiffanys. I've never seen the movie. The book was okay. It was less than 200 pages. Now I have to watch the movie to see which one is better."

the movie. lol

[Larissa]

Hi Elke,
Finished my first pick
OMG..how does KA do it all the time?! I can't believe how many times I cried! lol

[Elke]

Larissa wrote: "Hi Elke,
Finished my first pick
OMG..how does KA do it all the time?! I can't believe how many times I cried! lol"

Right?? I can't believe it either!! Absolutley LOVE KA!!!

[Rebecca]

Just finished 4 stars if it had a better ending I would have given 5

[Larissa]

Hi Elke,

I finished my second pick This has been on my TBR for some time! Thank you for pushing me to read it. It was just okay for me but I may still read the next book in the series!

I'm reading now. So cute!

[Emerson]

Hi Stacie,

Thank you for the Loving Cara suggestion. I really enjoyed it. It makes me want to pick up the others...which I have added to my to read list. Soon, I hope.

[Martha]

Hi NancyH, I just finished my first pick I have to admit that I actually enjoyed it and I think I can see myself reading more by this author. I've decided that my next pick will be

[Elke]

Larissa wrote: "Hi Elke,

I finished my second pick This has been on my TBR for some time! Thank you for pushing me to read it. It was just okay for me but I may still rea..."

Yea the next ones are better!

I am glad you are enjoying it!

[Elke]

Jody,

Read my first pick -it was good!

[Rebecca]

I enjoyed 4 Stars.

[Elizabeth]

thinks Larissa for picking 5.Recommend a book with an unconventional character/couple or a book set in Australia TBR : just finished it and give it a 4 and half rating , so much better than I thought it would be, now just have to wait for book 2 to come out to see what happens.

[Carla]

Emerson wrote: "For Carla Collette

1. Recommend a short book or a book set in NY.

TBR: (short length)

I just finished Once Upon a Tartan and really liked it. Thanks for the great recommendation. I'll be moving on to Mary Fran and Matthew and then likely the Maya Banks book you recommended. Apparently the Scottish historicals are appealing to me at the moment. Thanks again :)