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2015 November Pick-It-For-Me Challenge
Hi Breann!I will have you picks up soon....working on them now :)
Elke...I'll work on your picks today and hopefully have them up this evening! :)
MountainKat! I hope I picked you some good ones!Top 40:
TBR
(I've enjoyed the others in the Eden series that I've read)NEW
(M/M that's on the popular list)Country:
TBR
(looks outdoorsy to me!)NEW
(there are trees, that makes it outdoorsy!)Classic Rock:
TBR
(it's the oldest published date on your list)NEW
(when I think of classic romance, I think of Nora)Classical:
TBR
NEW
(it's the second oldest book on your list time wise)Indie:
TBR
NEW
Blues:
TBR
NEW
Alternative Rock:
TBR
NEW
Techno:
TBR
NEW
(it's a prequel to
and was free when I read it)
Hi Emerson!Sorry my picks are late. I had a calendar reminder set but I forgot still :(
Top 40: Wrong Number, Right Guy (New release!)
Country: Rocky Mountain Haven (TBR)
Classic Rock: Simple Jess (NEW) I consider this a classic small-town, Americana romance.
Classical: Master No (TBR)
Indie: The Lonely Drop (NEW) It's free! And you don't seem opposed to MM as I see two MM books on your tbr. :D (Also, it's my prompt, but lots of people liked it so I think it is safe to recommend)
Blues: Rock Me (TBR) My faaaaaaaaavorite story in this series!
Alternative Rock: The Mighty Storm (NEW)
Techno: Brotherhood in Death (TBR) You seem to be reading out of sequence or...your TBR is incomplete...anyway pick the next one in this series. LOL
If you have read any book and forgot to mark it as read, please PM me. I will repick. :)
Hi Breann!I hope you find something here you like! You and I have so much in common, I hope I found some new reads for you :)
Top 40:
Negotiating Love-tbr
The Fall Up- new- great buzz
Tasting Notes- new- new release
Country:
Secrets on the Sand-tbr- outdoorsy cover- sweet story, love a geek!
McKettrick's Choice-tbr- I really enjoy LLM
Classic Rock: 'Classic' romance authors- all 3 of these are light and fun, and 1990 or before
Taming Natasha-new
Thanksgiving-new
Manhunt-new
Classical
Guilty Pleasures-tbr- this is some good kinky kinkiness
Lady Sophia's Lover-tbr- LK always great
Dark Fancy or Dark Duke- new- stand-alones, you can pick any in this series- sexy historicals
Indie: all indie
Maps-tbr- so good
Where There's Smoke-tbr- I want to read this one too!
The Baker-new- I just discovered this series....on the short side and looks fun ;)
The Baker-new
Blues:
Jesse's Diner-tbr- looks emotional
All or Nothing-new- blue cover- group m/m buddy read for November :)
Alternative Rock:
Heaven-new- fun rock band series
When Fangirls Lie (How-new
Techno:
Portrait in Death-tbr
Jezebel-new- suspenseful
Contrite-new- also suspenseful
Happy Reading!
Jessica wrote: "Breann wrote: "Jessica wrote: "Ok Elizabeth! I finally got all your picks together! I tried to get books for your tbr as well as new picks for each catigoty. I couldnt find books in your tbr to fit..."That's OK! Don't worry, we've got it covered :D
Breann,The last one in the Indie section should be-
The Ship Engineer, not The Baker again. I don't want to edit and lose the whole thing, my computer is acting up.
The whole series looks cute, but those two in particular caught my eye.
♥KathyD♥ wrote: "Elke...I'll work on your picks today and hopefully have them up this evening! :)"Awesome thanks KathyD!!
Fran wrote: "Hi Breann!I hope you find something here you like! You and I have so much in common, I hope I found some new reads for you :)
Top 40:
Negotiating Love-tbr
[book:The Fall Up|2608..."
I see lots I want to get to next month! Thanks so much :D
Hi Brett! I'm just getting ready to dive into your shelves, and should have your picks up in a couple of hours or so! :D
Alright Elke...here are my picks for you! Hope you find something you like!Top 40
New Release — Cold-Hearted Rake (tbr)
4.0+ Rating — Pucked (new)
Country
Outdoorsy Cover — Blood Will Tell (tbr)
Western — The Edge of Courage (new)
Classic Rock
Classic — Emma (new)
Published Before 1990 — The Mists of Avalon (new)
Classical
Longest on Your Shelf — Leaving Paradise (tbr)
Historical — Ask For It (new)
Indie
Smaller Publishing Company — From Russia With Claws (tbr)
Lesser Known Book — Torrent (new)
Blues
Blue Cover — Clean Sweep (tbr)
Blue Cover — A Discovery of Witches (new)
Alternative Rock
Rockstar — Rock Addiction (tbr)
New Genre — Flesh (new)
Techno
Sci-Fi — Hostage to Pleasure (tbr)
Romantic Suspense — Hard as It Gets (new)
♥KathyD♥ wrote: "Alright Elke...here are my picks for you! Hope you find something you like!Top 40
New Release — Cold-Hearted Rake (tbr)
4.0+ Rating — Pucked (new)
Country
Outdoo..."
OMG KahtyD!! You are more than generous, they are great picks!! I will let you know what I read as I read them!! Thanks!!
Hi Brett! Sorry this took longer than expected...darn RL keeps messing with my plans!I had fun playing in your shelves – we have quite a bit in common, but I also found a few to add to my ever-growing wishlist.
Here are your picks, hopefully you'll find something that you'll love!
Top 40: Recommend a book that’s popular right now or a new release or a book with an average rating over 4.0 stars
TBR: The Sweet Gum Tree
New: Fatal Affair
Country: Recommend a western book or a book with an outdoorsy character or a book with an outdoorsy cover
TBR: Cowboy Take Me Away or How to Run with a Naked Werewolf
New: Exclusively Yours
Classic Rock: Recommend a book that you consider a classic romance or a book published before 1990
TBR: Texas Destiny or Morrigan's Cross
New: Thanksgiving
Classical: Recommend a historical book or a book that’s been on you pickee’s shelves longer than a year (if there aren’t any, then choose one of the oldest)
TBR: Flat-Out Sexy or Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord
New: Cold-Hearted Rake
Indie: Recommend a lesser known book or a book from a smaller publishing company
TBR: I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier
New: Impulse Control
Blues: Recommend an emotional book or a book with blue on the cover
TBR: Dark Protector
New: Heat Exchange
Alternative Rock: Recommend a book from genre new to your pickee or a book with a rockstar
TBR: No TBR picks for this one :(
New: Lick or Laid Bare
Techno: Recommend a sci-fi or futuristic book or a romantic suspense
TBR: Ceremony in Death
New: The Darkest Hour
Enjoy!
~KarenH~ wrote: "Hi Brett! Sorry this took longer than expected...darn RL keeps messing with my plans!I had fun playing in your shelves – we have quite a bit in common, but I also found a few to add to my ever-gr..."
Thank you so much for the awesome picks! I don't know where to begin!
Ty wrote: "Welcome to the challenge, Carmen!Hope you enjoy your picks. :)
Top 40:
TBR: On Dublin Street - great series
NEW: Brighter Than the Sun
Country:
TBR: [book:Corra..."
Thanks. They look good :)
Pamela Su wrote: "Hi Emerson!Sorry my picks are late. I had a calendar reminder set but I forgot still :(
Top 40: Wrong Number, Right Guy (New release!)
Country: [book:Rocky Mountain Haven|128502..."
No worries, Pamela Su! Work gets in the way for me too. I totally understand. Thanks for the picks. I am currently on Salvation in Death so my tbr list might not have all of them posted. Still relatively new to goodreads and I have a lot of catching up to do. Thanks again!
Looks like everyone has received picks! Yay :)
Hi Elke, sorry for the delay....here are your picksTOP 40
TBR:
Until November by Aurora Rose Reynolds (has rating above 4 stars)NEW:
Serendipity by Janet Nissenson (has rating above 4 stars)COUNTRY
TBR:
The Edge of Always by J.A. Redmerski(western book)NEW:
Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips(outdoorsy character)CLASSIC ROCK
NEW:
Just Imagine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips(book written before 1990)CLASSICAL
TBR:
Material Girl by Julia London(oldest book on your shelf)INDIE
NEW:
Love Unscripted by Tina Reber (book from small publishing company- its a must read)BLUE
TBR:
Convicted by Aleatha Romig(book has a blue cover)NEW:
Blindfolded Innocence by Alessandra Torre(book has a blue cover)ALTERNATIVE ROCK
TBR:
Rock Addiction by Nalini SinghNEW:
Thoughtful by S.C. Stephens (book has a rockstar)TECHNO
TBR:
Requiem by Lauren Oliver (sci fic)NEW:
Second Sight by Amanda Quick (romantic suspense)I hope you like the picks
Happy Reading!!! :)
- 4 stars, read 02/11/2015So I finished my first book and it was a success. I am not a big fan of paranormal but I loved this book. It was so sweet and funny, great characters I read it in a few hours. I took a star away because at the end of the day I always want to know why and this didn't gave me the conclusion I needed it, but this was a great start for this challenge.
I have just finished my first book
. I was really surprised by actually how good it was. The characters and the story were adorable. Looking forward to read other books in the series.
Mariana wrote: " - 4 stars, read 02/11/2015So I finished my first book and it was a success. I am not a big fan of paranormal but I loved this book. It was so sweet and f..."
Isn't it the cutest?! Glad you liked it :D
KarenH,I finished my first pick and thought 2 stories were great, 1 was good and the other 2 were meh. Thanks for the recommendation as the fairy tale theme was interesting.
I finished my second pick
and it was as good as the first book I read. I gave 4 stars :)
Hi Fran,I read Jesse's Diner today and it was really cute. I wanted something light and sweet, and that's what I got. Thanks!
Breann wrote: "Hi Fran,I read Jesse's Diner today and it was really cute. I wanted something light and sweet, and that's what I got. Thanks!"
I'm glad you enjoyed it Breann!
I finished my second
, 4 stars and third pick
, 4 stars. Good solid reads, I enjoyed both.
Hi Emerson,I finished one of your picks for me, one of the titles in the Sinners on Tour series. I read One Starry Night: Sinners on Tour Extras. It was one spicy story! Thanks for the rec, I enjoyed it :)
Sonal and KathyD,Read my first pick
-it was pretty good!
SassafrassI have finished Cinder
I enjoyed this futuristic version of Cinderella I loved the world, full of robots and new technology that gave the story a very unique feel.
Fran wrote: "Hi Emerson,I finished one of your picks for me, one of the titles in the Sinners on Tour series. I read One Starry Night: Sinners on Tour Extras. It was one spicy story! Thanks fo..."
Glad you enjoyed it! I love this challenge. I find a couple new authors each time.
I finished two more All or Nothing - super cute
Maps - LOVE. Of course, I love everything Nash writes. I even read the sequel today, too!
KarenH - read my second pick and loved it so much I couldn't put it down until I finished. Thanks!
Pamela Su, I just finished The Lonely Drop
. Such a surprisingly good read. I have to admit, it is the first M/M romance I have read. It was a bit episodic from chapter to chapter but I felt I got to know Nick's character quite well and enjoyed his relationship with Kevin. Thank you for the pick!
Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "KarenH - read my second pick and loved it so much I couldn't put it down until I finished. Thanks!"I'm glad you're enjoying your picks! :D
Elke wrote: "Sonal and KathyD,Read my first pick
-it was pretty good!"I am glad you enjoyed the pick :)
Hi LarrisaI finished reading my 1st pick a few days back Lick
.....in fact I liked it so much that I have finished reading the whole series. :)
Breann wrote: "I finished two more All or Nothing - super cute
Maps - LOVE. Of course, I love everything Nash writes. I even read the sequel today, too!"
I didn't even realize there is a sequel! Just went on my tbr :)
Stacey,I just finished my first pick
. I really enjoyed it.
I have finished my
. I gave it 3 stars. Next, I will read
I finished
- 3.5 stars and
- 4.5 stars
Yes, me too. He was such a unique character. It was interesting to see how people with Asperger syndrome were perceived then. Thanks for the rec, I will continue to read more from this author.
Wow, I just realized I haven't commented on the picks I've read yet - too busy reading I guess!! So far I've read four of my picks - five if you count the one I read at the end of October!Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas 11.4.15 - I really enjoyed this one!
Better Homes and Hauntings by Molly Harper 11.6.15 - Light and fun, just like I expected!
Remember When by Nora Roberts 11.12.15 - It was really good to get the early story and then finish with Eve and Roarke!
Play by Kylie Scott 11.14.15 - I really enjoy this series!
(October) The Men with the Golden Cuffs by Lexi Blake 10.31.15 - I really enjoyed this one except when the heroes were asshats! =P
I will be starting Seduction Game today and The Hero next week - I'm really looking forward to both of those!
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