Pick Me A Winner: October 15th - November 15th

[☆☆Hannah☆☆, The Book Junkie]

My partner is Sabrina and I choose:


1.) because it is also on my TBR list.

2.) because it has a purple cover and I love the color purple.

3.) because it was a good book.

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

I sent my partner a friend request :)

[Leah]

My partner is Mandiann, and I choose:


1. because I really liked this book.

2. because it finishes a series.

3. because I like the cover.

[Leah]

I will read .

[Mandiann]

Thanks Leah!! I will opt to finish the gregor series, but will also try to get to Kiss of Deception.

[Casey]

my partner is ISABELLE!

here are my winning picks for you:
this book is awesome.. i really enjoyed the story and the characters.. hope you will too

this book sounds amazing.. it's on my to read shelf as well

you read the first book in the series and gave it a good review.. hopefully the second book is just as good!

i hope one or all of these books are a winner.. enjoy!!

[Isabelle]

My partner is Casey, and I'd like to thank her for what she chose for me, because they look amazing!

1. You think it looks amazing, and it was on your shelf, so I thought you should get to read it too.

2. I've read this book and I really liked it!

3. This looks really good, and it's now on my to-read shelf.

[Becky]

Isabelle wrote: "My partner is Casey, and I'd like to thank her for what she chose for me, because they look amazing!

1. You think it looks amazing, and it was on your..."

I've heard Night Circus is AMAZING and very emotionally powerful!

[Becky]

My partner is Justyna

I have picked for her:

1) because it is the oldest on her PMAW shelf!

2) because I think it sounds fascinating!

and

3) because it's one of her newer shelved items and I like the title.

Good lucky Justyna - I hope there's a winner in there somewhere!

[Vicki]

My partner is Theresa! I perused and thought carefully and for you I pick these three:

1. because I loved it (5 stars) and it's a beautiful but different love story, AND it's the top rated one on your shelf!

2. because it is amazing! Disturbing, unique, Neil Shusterman!

3. because it's so good and it is different.

This time all the books I picked I've read and loved. I hope you find at least one great read from my picks!

[Drishti]

My partner is Kitty.

I choose for her:

1. because it is on my TBR list too.

2. because some of my goodreads friends gave it a high rating.

3. because I recently read it and liked it.

I hope you like my picks, Kitty! :)

[★ℕłℂØℓҾ★ (Nix), snowflakes and eyelashes]

Thanks for the picks, Mandiann!

For you I pick:

- because this one is on my TBR as well, and I love the previous books in the series.

- because ALSO on my TBR, and I thoroughly enjoyed the first book of the series.

- because Orson Scott Card is a favorite author of mine, and I absolutely loved every book in the Ender series! (Except Ender in Exile which was still good, but only truly served to make fans happy who wanted to know what happened to Ender in the giant gap between the previous books 1 and 2.)

Enjoy!!!

[★ℕłℂØℓҾ★ (Nix), snowflakes and eyelashes]

I'll try to get to all my picks, but I'll start with to try to finish that series!

Thanks, Mandiann!

[Theresa]

My partner is Vicki. Choosing was a little more challenging this time because I had not read any of the books on the list and none were on my TBR list either. I think I found some really good ones:

because it was the highest rated and it looks interesting.

because you gave the first book in the series 5 stars. I also liked the synopsis.

because the description makes me want to read it.

[Vicki]

Theresa wrote: "My partner is Vicki. Choosing was a little more challenging this time because I had not read any of the books on the list and none were on my TBR list either. I think I found some really good ones:..."

Thank you SO much, Theresa! I think I'll begin with because I've put it off for SO long but I want to read it. LOL Thank you for picking it!

After reading that one I'll read

IF I have time I'll read

All three sound SO good, right? LOL Thanks for the perfect picks!

Update: I wasn't able to get to a 2nd book due to my mother-in-law's last days. It was too busy and emotionally draining on me. But thank you for the picks! I loved the one I did read.

[Theresa]

Vicki wrote: "My partner is Theresa! I perused and thought carefully and for you I pick these three:

1. because I loved it (5 stars) and it's a beautiful but different love s..."

They all look really good. I had a hard time choosing, but I will read

[Vicki]

Theresa wrote: "Vicki wrote: "My partner is Theresa! I perused and thought carefully and for you I pick these three:

1. because I loved it (5 stars) and it's a beautiful but di..."

I hope you love it! :o)

[Maria]

Hey Trisha this is for you:

Nirvana I CHOOSE YOU!! (because who doesnt like dystopian and virtual worlds :p )


YOU! (because it includes one of my favourite fairy tales Robin Hood and the story intriged me too.)

AND..

YOU!! ( I also have it in my to-read list and i believe that its going to be a good and interesting book, i hope you enjoy :) )

Im sorry but i havent read any of the books in your list to tell you for sure they are good, so i went with my instinct :D Hope i made the right choices!

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

My Partner is: Maria

Thank you for my choices above!

for you I'm picking:

1. because it was honestly one of the best books I've read over the last few months.

2. because it's another great one and doesn't require you to commit to a 20 book series! LOL There are just 2 and they are both already out

3. another great one that is by one of my favorite authors. Plus, book 2 just came out

I hope whichever one you pick is a winner :)

[Vanessa]

Hey Megan ! :)

So I haven't read most of your books but here is what I ended up with :D

1. : I read this and I loved it. I'm keen to know what you think about it :)

2. : Because this one seems like an intriguing read, I'm even thinking of adding it to my tbr maybe

3. : It has two of my favorite things - the ocean and romance, plus a pretty cover.

Have fun with these x !

[Haley]

My partner is Clara! Her shelf had so many good choices, here are my picks for Clara:
1. Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass, #3). I picked this book because it has the highest rating of the whole shelf (4.6)!
2. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer, #1). I picked this book because the title and cover totally captivated me the first time I looked at it.
3. A Darker Shade of Magic. This series looks really interesting and complex. I love books that take place in countries and places I've never been, this one is from London!

[Haley]

Thanks for the selection, Clara. I am going to read Ready Player One because I bought both the audio and kindle book months ago and I feel super guilty for not reading it yet! Also, it is one of my brother's favorite books.

[Megan]

My partner is Vanessa

I haven't read any of your book, but hopefully these will be good ones for you.

- Sounds like very interesting Dystopian, plus it takes place in Antarctica - so cool!

- Love the cover and it sounds like a nice contemporary story.

- I heard good things about this author and it sounds like a nice paranormal novel.

Happy reading.

[Megan]

Vanessa wrote: "Hey Megan ! :)

So I haven't read most of your books but here is what I ended up with :D

1. : I read this and I loved it. I'm keen to know what you..."

Ooh, I love these choices! Thanks! I think I'll start with A Court of Thorns and Roses.

[Justyna]

Thanks Becky for your choices, you chose some heavy reads so I need to think which one I'll be reading.

For you I choose
because I've read it recently myself and it was a fascinating read and one of my favorite dystopian/post-apocalyptic novel.

because I loved this series, and it would be a perfect October read

because of your comment above :) I've read it but only gave it 3 stars, hopefully you'll like it better.

[Justyna]

I'll be reading

[Clara]

Thanks, Haley! Hopefully I'll have the time to read all three, but I think I'll start with The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer since it fits the ~halloween mood~ the best! :)

[Vanessa]

Thank you Megan !

I'll start with :)

[Becky]

Justyna wrote: "Thanks Becky for your choices, you chose some heavy reads so I need to think which one I'll be reading.

For you I choose
because I've read it recently myself and it was a..."

TY Dear! all such good choices! I'll let you know what i pick!

[Becky]

Clara wrote: "Thanks, Haley! Hopefully I'll have the time to read all three, but I think I'll start with The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer since it fits the ~halloween mood~ the best! :)"

was picked for me too - let me know if you'd be interested in a BR at some point!

[Sabrina]

For my partener Hannah,
The White Aura Sounds interesting
Forbidden
Forbidden
I am interested to see which of the "forbidden" books is better (pun intended :P)

[☆☆Hannah☆☆, The Book Junkie]

I'm going to read because I've owned it for awhile now and really need to read it.

[Michelle]

My partner is Stacie the Snow Plow :D, sorry I'm late I was out of town but now...

Here are your 3 -hard to choose- books

1. Because I've heard it's amazing & I'm dying to read it.

2. So you're closer to finish a series.(;

3. And this one because... I couldn't resist, I really like this book (haven't read the rest of the series) & I hope you do too :D.

P.S. Amazing books you chose for me, I can't wait to read them all. C:

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

Welcome Home Michelle!! :)

[Stacie]

Michelle wrote: "My partner is Stacie the Snow Plow :D, sorry I'm late I was out of town but now...

Here are your 3 -hard to choose- books

1. Because I've heard it..."

Thanks Michelle!! Can't wait!! I'm on the wait list for the first one at the library. It's taking FOREVER for it to come in.

[Vanessa]

Not sure if this makes me very keen but here's my progress :p


17/10/15 (4.5*)
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the style of writing and the characters. I didn't give it 5 stars because I felt that the ending was a bit rushed and a little more work could've been put into it to make it better. Overall, thanks for picking this one Megan x.


20/10/15 (3*)
I'm honestly not entirely sure how i feel about this book. It was a little hard for me to get into it initially but I guess I managed to make it through without too much difficulty. A lot of things irritated me though, like the frequent use of the word 'Yucko' - urgh ! and all the slut-shaming that was going on here.

Since won't be released till the end of the month, I'll read it next month :)

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

WOOHOO! Go Vanessa! I've only read 1 so far!

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

I'm picking for: Drishti

I'm so sorry you were delayed in getting picks. Thank you for being so patient!
for you I'm choosing:

1.
because you rated this author's other series really high AND this books has the Highest Goodreads rating (4.36) of all the books on your shelf!

2.
because it's a great winter read and you liked John Green's Fault in Our Stars so I think you will like this one too!

3.
because I went through your highest rated books and I think this one is pretty in line with your highest ratings and it's a great book! I think you'll like it :D

Alright, I hope whichever one you pick is a winner!!

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

Maria wrote: "Hey Trisha this is for you:

YOU! (because it includes one of my favourite fairy tales Robin Hood and the story intriged me too.)"

I read this one on 10/14

and I LOVED IT! 4 star rating! and I plan to read the whole series!

Thank you so much for the picks, Maria! Definitely a winner :)

[Maria]

Trisha wrote: "Maria wrote: "Hey Trisha this is for you:

YOU! (because it includes one of my favourite fairy tales Robin Hood and the story intriged me too.)"

I read this one on 10/1..."
Glad to be of help :D and thanks for the nice words :)

[Drishti]

It's alright. The delay wasn't much of a problem.

I'll read . :)

[Mandiann]

★ℕłℂØℓҾ★ (Nix) wrote: "Thanks for the picks, Mandiann!

For you I pick:

- because this one is on my TBR as well, and I love the previous books in the series.

Finished late last night. 3.5 stars. I really liked where the author went with this book but found it a bit slow at times. Thanks for picking this one. It made me get back into the series. I look forward to finishing it.

Not sure if I will get to the other two. I know I won't have time for Children of the Mind simply because my life is hectic right now and for that book I need more time. But I will try to get to UnSouled.

[★ℕłℂØℓҾ★ (Nix), snowflakes and eyelashes]

Mandiann wrote: "Finished The Eternity Cure (Blood of Eden, #2) by Julie Kagawa late last night. 3.5 stars. I really liked where the author went with this book but found it a bit slow at times. Thanks for picking this one. It made me get back into the series. I look forward to finishing it..."

Glad you liked it! Definitely understand not reading Children of the Mind yet. Those last 3 books of the Ender series got really deep and philosophical, which is awesome, but you need to be in the right mindset to enjoy them :) Good luck with everything!

[Mandiann]

Agreed. I am sure I will love it when I read it but it is just to heavy of a read for right now. I hope you are enjoying whatever you are reading right now.

[Justyna]

I've finished . I gave it 5 stars as I really liked it. I love reading post- apocalyptic novels and I wonder why it took me so long to pick up The Road.

[★ℕłℂØℓҾ★ (Nix), snowflakes and eyelashes]

I ended up reading 10/25 (5 stars) ☆WINNER☆

When I started this book, I didn't think I'd like it at all. It was hitting a little too close to home in some areas, and I didn't like revisiting those memories. It was dark. It was hard. It was true to life. Beautiful and tragic, all at the same time.

Thanks, Mandiann!

[Mandiann]

★ℕłℂØℓҾ★ (Nix) wrote: "I ended up reading 10/25 (5 stars) ☆WINNER☆

When I started this book, I didn't think I'd like it at all. It was hitting a little too close to hom..."

I am SO glad you loved this one.

[Drishti]

I've finished .
10/29
3.5*
I expected better from Riordan. The book was too childish. And, Riordan's repeating the same formula in all of his books. I just enjoyed a few parts. Overall, the book was a disappointment.

[Trisha, lives on coffee]

aww, I'm sorry your book was a dud, Drishti! That's never fun. Especially when it's by an author you love :/

hopefully your next one is better!

[Drishti]

I wish that too!!!