2016 May Pick-It-For-Me-Challenge

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

May 2016 PIFM Challenge

What is the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge?

The Pick-It-For-Me Challenge (PIFM) is a reading challenge where each participant gives and receives book recommendations based on a given a set of rules. The assignment method and book selection rules change each month so it’s always new and always different.

The idea of the PIFM challenge is that you will get new-to-you books and authors selected for you as well as a push to read some books that have been lingering on your shelves. You may not be interested in the new books recommended, which is why you also get a minimum of four books from your shelf.

You only have to read ONE book to complete this challenge!

After signups are closed, your names and any extra info will go into the super secret PIFM randomizer and it will select someone for you to recommend books to and someone to give you recommendations. This list will be posted along with any specific picking rules for the month.

In order to participate you need to either HAVE YOUR PROFILE SET TO PUBLIC (preferable), or friend the person giving you recommendations. PLEASE NOTE: if you choose to keep your profile private, it is your responsibility to send a friend request to the person picking for you as soon as possible after the matchups are posted. Whether your profile is private or not, it is also very important that your profile be set to receive Private Messages (PMs) in case anyone needs to reach out to you (mods, organizer etc.)

Everything gets done in this thread so be sure to come back often!!!

Repicks:
You can ask for repicks if:
✱ The books picked for you are not yet released.
✱ If you have already read the chosen book(s) and they are on your ‘read’ shelf.
✱ If you did not receive four picks from your ‘to-read’ shelf, with at least one from your preferred shelf.

You may NOT ask for repicks because:
✱ A book is not available at your library.
✱ A genre or author you don’t enjoy.


INFORMATION NEEDED TO SIGN UP:
Please sign up in this thread with the answer to the following question:

✱✱ Have you seen the most recent Star Wars movie (Star Wars: The Force Awakens)? ✱✱

A. Yes, I've seen it
B. No I haven't, but I'd like to
C. No, and I have no interest in it

✱✱ If you have a preferred shelf, please list it along with your pick! ✱✱

IMPORTANT DATES
Sign ups will remain open until April 23rd (3 pm US EST).
For your convenience a Time Zone Converter.

You’ll have until April 26th (3 pm US EST) to make your recommendations.

Please do not start reading your book(s) until the first of the month. You then have the entire month to read your pick(s) and give some feedback.

If you’re new please read the PIFM Guidelines and FAQ. If you have any questions that are not addressed there, please feel free to ask!


✱Please note that late sign ups will be included at the host's discretion and no one will be included after re-picks are assigned!✱

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

TIPS TO MAKE THE CHALLENGE ENJOYABLE FOR EVERYONE!

Pickees
✱ To help your picker understand the type of books you like or are currently reading, please make sure your ‘read’ shelf is up to date. You can create shelves for books you DNFed (Did Not Finish) or authors that don’t work for you as well as favorite books and authors. In addition, you might consider updating your profile. You can include info about your favorite books, authors, genres, themes or tropes (or themes/tropes you dislike – i.e. secret baby).
✱ Please do not specify likes/dislikes in the sign-up thread. This information will not be included in the pairings and your pickee may not see your message and does not need to rely on that information when making picks.

Pickers
✱ Please remember this is primarily a romance readers group. Thus, most, if not all, of your picks should be romance. There are various sub genres within the romance category - Contemporary, Historical, Paranormal, Romantic Suspense, Erotica, M/M, Urban Fantasy. If your pickee reads a wide variety, you could add a non-romance as a choice.

✱ Choose at least 4 new titles for your pickee. These can be brand new to them (not found on any of their shelves) or a book found on their shelves if they've never read any of the author's work previously.

A few hints to help with book selection:
✱ Check the book’s publishing date. Select "date pub" from the checkbox selections and save.
✱ Check pickee's personalized shelves, especially their exclusive shelves. A personalized shelf is one the member has created. (e.g., 'to read next', 'favorites' ‘didn’t like’)
✱ Make sure the books you choose are not on their 'read' shelf. Just because it isn't rated doesn't mean it wasn't read.
✱ Look at your pickee's 'read' shelf and see what genres they have recently read or read the most. Reviewing their ‘read’ shelf might help you in choosing something they are interested in reading right now.
✱ If your pickee reads lots of books in a genre you are not familiar with (erotic romance, GLBT, YA, etc.) Contact the Mods or the month's organizer for guidance.
✱ Include a variety of books (e.g., shorter page count, new addition to their 'to-read' shelf, an older book on their 'to-read' shelf) This variety gives your pickee options when choosing the book or books they will be reading this month. Use the sort feature within their shelves to determine date a book was added, published or read; page numbers, ratings, etc.

If you want to volunteer to make repicks:
✱ We love that you want to help out, but please remember those who need picks have been waiting for a long time already. Please only volunteer if you are able to make the repicks within a few hours of the deadline. Thank you!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

May 2016 PIFM - Participants


Have Seen It:
Leigh - pick-it-for-me-challenge
Elke - on-deck-4-chlges
Danielle - pifm
Rachel C. - have-and-to-read or have-on-kindle-and-to-read
Fran - a-pifm-shelf
Kait
Diane ~Firefly~ - mng picking
☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ - pick it for me or botb tbr
Gabriella - tbrowned
Tink Magoo is bad at reviews
Shelby - Current Challenge to Reads
LaurLa - 04-challenges-to-pick
Cecily - books to read asap (preferably) or e-book
Pam
Sassafrass - read-this-next


Haven't Seen, but Want to:
MountainKat - to-read-asap
Stacie
☘KathyD☘ - pick shelf
~KarenH~ - cant-wait-to-read
AvidReader1987 - owned
Aminko - picking shelf
Vandhana
Mariana - tbr

Haven't, and Have No Interest:
fleurette - meet-n-greet-old

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

May 2016 PIFM - Picking Rules

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...

In May of 1977 a little movie called Star Wars was released in just a handful of theaters around the United States. Initially not expected to amount to much, it's popularity grew at an immense rate until it eventually became the highest-grossing film of all time, a title it held for several years. Now, almost 40 years later, an additional 6 movies have been added to the series (with more to come), and 3 (or more) generations have fallen in love with this simple story of good vs. evil.

Let's celebrate Star Wars by revisiting some of the important characters from the original movie trilogy.

Luke Skywalker - Recommend a book with a good boy/clean cut hero, or character that is passionate about something, experiences personal growth, or is somewhat sheltered and/or naive.

R2D2/C3PO – Recommend a book with a geeky MC or in which technology plays an important part, or a book with a character who provides comic relief.

Princess Leia – Recommend a book with a kick-ass heroine, or one which includes siblings as important characters. A special pat on the back if they are long-lost or unknown siblings reconnecting! =P

Han Solo – Recommend a book with a bad boy hero or a character with a snarky, sarcastic sense of humor

Obi-Wan Kenobi – Recommend a book with a very wise character or an older character (vampires and other paranormal creatures count!)

Yoda – Recommend a book with a mentor/trainee relationship or where a character teaches or learns new skills or with a student or teacher as an important character.

Chewbacca/Ewoks - Recommend a book with an animal that is considered smart or that serves an important purpose (service animal, ranch horse, companion) or a book with shifters.

Darth Vader – Recommend a book with an evil character or a good vs. evil storyline, or with a mostly black cover.

Bonus pick: Just for fun, and only if you want to, it's not required!
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... – Recommend a book that is historical or is set in a country far from where you live.

Please make sure you have at least 4 books from your pickee's TBR and 4 that are new to them!!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

May 2016 PIFM - Pairings

Please pick for the person below you in your group. The last person in each group picks for the first person, for example Cecily picks for Diane ~Firefly~.

✔ Indicates picks have been made
Updated through msg #80

Have Seen It:
✔Diane ~Firefly~ - mng picking
✔Rachel C. - have-and-to-read or have-on-kindle-and-to-read
✔Shelby - Current Challenge to Reads
✔Fran - a-pifm-shelf
✔Sassafrass - read-this-next
✔LaurLa - 04-challenges-to-pick
✔Elke - on-deck-4-chlges
✔Danielle - pifm
✔Leigh - pick-it-for-me-challenge
✔Tink Magoo is bad at reviews
✔☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ - pick it for me or botb tbr
✔Kait
✔Pam
✔Gabriella - tbrowned
✔Cecily - books to read asap (preferably) or e-book


Haven't Seen It:
✔☘KathyD☘ - pick shelf
✔AvidReader1987 - owned
✔Aminko - picking shelf
✔Stacie
✔MountainKat - to-read-asap
✔fleurette - meet-n-greet-old
✔~KarenH~ - cant-wait-to-read
✔Mariana - tbr
✔Vandhana

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

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[~KarenH~, Moderator]

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[Leigh]

Yes, I have seen it.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[Elke]

I am in...

A: I have seen it!

Please pick from my On deck 4 chlges

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I'm in! I'm a B - I'm interested, but haven't seen it yet. (I want to rewatch the others first!)

Please use my to-read-asap shelf - thanks!

[Stacie]

I'm in. B please

[☘KathyD☘]

i'm in...i haven't seen the new star wars yet =( but i i'm looking forward to it! =)
pick shelf

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

I'm In

I've seen it

Shelf: My PIFM Shelf

[Rachel C.]

I'm in!
A. Yes, I've seen it (and loved it)
Either have and to read or have on kindle and to read please :)

[Fran, Moderator]

I'm in! (private profile)

A. Yes, I've seen it

Shelf- PIFM shelf

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

I'm in, and I'm a B - I want to see it, but I haven't seen all of the 2nd trilogy (episodes 1-3), and I'd like to do that first - and considering how long it's been since I've seen any of them, I think Kat has the right idea...I need to watch them all!

Shelf: cant-wait-to-read

[Kaity]

A. Yes, I've seen it! Really, really enjoyed it too.

[Avid Reader and Geek Girl]

I'm in, I guess A/B I've seen part of it. Owned shelf
I own so many I want to read one of them!

[Diane ~Firefly~]

A. Yes I've seen it.

shelf - mng_picking

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Yes, I've seen it.
pick it for me or botb tbr

[Gabriella]

A. Yes, I've seen it
Owned Books

[fleurette]

I'm in.

C. No, and I have no interest in it

My shelf: meet-n-greet-old

[Tink Magoo is bad at reviews]

I'm in

A: I have seen it!

[Shelby]

I'm in.

That would be a definite A. :D

Current Challenge to Reads

[LaurLa]

I'm in!! A - I've seen it... twice!!
challenges-to-pick

[Cecily]

I am in!!! Choice A: I have seen it and I loved it!!

Please choose from the first but it's small so the second shelf should help ;)

Shelf 1

Shelf 2

[Aminko]

I'm in.

B. I've not see it but will eventually

Please choose from Picking Shelf

[Vandhana]

I am in .
B. No I haven't, but I'd like to

[Mariana]

I'm in!
B please. I haven't seen it yet
tbr

[Pam]

I'm in and (A) I've seen it!

[Sassafrass]

I'm in. Definitely A. Saw it on IMAX and then in regular theater. LOL

I'd like a couple picked from my read-this-next shelf if at all possible.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

The participants list is updated through here...please let me know if I missed you! =)

[fleurette]

Wow, I knew that I'm quite alone in my lack of interest in Star Wars but really, I didn't expected I will be that lonely LOL

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

fleurette wrote: "Wow, I knew that I'm quite alone in my lack of interest in Star Wars but really, I didn't expected I will be that lonely LOL"

That actually surprised me a bit too, but it's ok, the rest of us that haven't seen it will let you play with us, even with your lack of interest! :D

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Signups are now closed! Pairings and picking rules should be posted in just a very few minutes.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Rules are posted in message #4 and pairings in message #5...enjoy! :D

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi fleurette! I'm out of town for a wedding this weekend and don't think I will be able to get to your picks until Monday. Maybe Sunday, depending on the schedule, but I'm not counting on it. I promise I will get them done though - don't worry!

[Tink Magoo is bad at reviews]

Hi Carmen,
I've given you a lot of choice so hopefully a few will take your fancy. Any problems just let me know.

Luke Skywalker -
TBR - Written in Red (sheltered heroine)
NEW - Grayson (passionate, personal growth- I loved this one)


R2D2/C3PO –
TBR - Nuts (comic relief)
NEW - The Mother Road (comic relief- this is a bit over the top but funny nonetheless)


Princess Leia –
TBR - Shame on You (sounds like a kick-ass heroine)
NEW - Best Laid Plans (also sounds like a kick-ass heroine)


Han Solo –
TBR - Beautiful Bastard (He's a bit bad and she's a bit snarky)
NEW - Reasonable Doubt: Volume 1 (he's an arse - I love this series)


Obi-Wan Kenobi –
TBR - Undead and Unwed (he thinks he's wiser because he's older - this one is quite funny with a bit of hotness)
NEW - Lost & Found (wise person - I added this one too)


Yoda –
TBR - PS... You’re Mine (she's a teacher and naive)
NEW - Crimson (student/teacher - this ones is also on my list)


Chewbacca/Ewoks -
TBR - Stray (shifters)
NEW - Shift Out of Luck (shifters)


Darth Vader –
TBR - Reign (mostly black cover)
NEW - Merle (an evil character - this was a complete change of pace for this author and SO good)


Bonus pick -
TBR - Ice Planet Barbarians (you can't really get further than another planet)
NEW - Prince of Hearts (historical)

[Kaity]

Hi Pam! Hope you enjoy your picks and happy reading! :)


Luke Skywalker - Recommend a book with a good boy/clean cut hero, or character that is passionate about something, experiences personal growth, or is somewhat sheltered and/or naive.
TBR - Extreme Exposure (Kara is extremely passionate about her job - This book is a great mix of suspense and romance)
New - Naughty Neighbor (Personal growth - I saw you liked other books from Janet Evanovich, I read and enjoyed this one. It's not as fun as her Stephanie Plum series but it was enjoyable imo)



R2D2/C3PO – Recommend a book with a geeky MC or in which technology plays an important part, or a book with a character who provides comic relief.
TBR - Attachments (I don't think it gets any geekier than this - Very slow build but worth it)
New - Divorced, Desperate and Delicious (Lots of hilarious characters in this one)



Princess Leia – Recommend a book with a kick-ass heroine, or one which includes siblings as important characters. A special pat on the back if they are long-lost or unknown siblings reconnecting! =P
TBR - Rock Chick Rescue (All of Kristen Ashley's heroines are kick-ass!)
New - SEAL of Honor (Siblings - Intense, fun read)



Han Solo – Recommend a book with a bad boy hero or a character with a snarky, sarcastic sense of humor
TBR - Deep ('Bad' boy hero - Finish off the series!)
TBR - Twisted (Had to add an extra one here at the last moment. Super snarky characters, love 'em!)
New - Firelight (Bad boy hero - A little different from what's on your TBR but it's an amazing paranormal/historical retelling of Beauty and the Beast)



Obi-Wan Kenobi – Recommend a book with a very wise character or an older character (vampires and other paranormal creatures count!)
TBR - Dragon Bound (Dragos is a touch old)
New - The Lion's Lady (Very wise character - I see you've read some others by this author, I loved this one. Such a unique historical romance)
New - Sleigh Bells in the Snow (A little out of season but with the whole family 'helping' out there are some older characters)



Yoda – Recommend a book with a mentor/trainee relationship or where a character teaches or learns new skills or with a student or teacher as an important character.
TBR - Kindling the Moon (Cady does lots of learning in this one - My favorite completely UF series <3)
New - Everything and the Moon (Victoria is a governess - Super sweet story, this was my first from Julia Quinn)



Chewbacca/Ewoks - Recommend a book with an animal that is considered smart or that serves an important purpose (service animal, ranch horse, companion) or a book with shifters.
TBR - Caressed by Ice (Shifters!)
New - Clean Sweep (Shifters - Not as good as the Kate Daniels series but another seriously awesome series from this author duo)



Darth Vader – Recommend a book with an evil character or a good vs. evil storyline, or with a mostly black cover.
TBR - Storm Front (Blackish cover - Interesting start to the series. This is the only one I've read thus far and I'm definitely intrigued)
New - Against the Wall (Blackish cover - Sweet romance with a touch of suspense)



Bonus pick: Just for fun, and only if you want to, it's not required!
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... – Recommend a book that is historical or is set in a country far from where you live.
TBR - The Stranger I Married (Historical - Very yummy and on your TBR twice ;) Time to read it!)
New - The Hanover Square Affair (Historical - Ashley Gardner is Jennifer Ashley's penname for her historical mystery series)

[fleurette]

MountainKat wrote: "Hi fleurette! I'm out of town for a wedding this weekend and don't think I will be able to get to your picks until Monday. Maybe Sunday, depending on the schedule, but I'm not counting on it. I pro..."

No problem, Kat. Have fun during the wedding!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Hi Mariana!

Our tastes seem to be somewhat similar and I gave you lots of choices, so hopefully you'll find something here that works for you. Enjoy!

Luke Skywalker
TBR: Redeeming Hope
New: Fatal Affair

R2D2/C3PO
TBR: Screwdrivered
New: Exclusively Yours

Princess Leia
TBR: Immortal in Death
New: Hard as It Gets

Han Solo
TBR: Lick
New: Alex

Obi-Wan Kenobi
TBR: At Grave's End
New: Do Over

Yoda
TBR: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
New: My Summer of Wes

Chewbacca/Ewoks
TBR: Moon Called
New: How to Walk Like a Man

Darth Vader
TBR: Winter Kill
New: Hearts in Darkness

Bonus pick:
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...
TBR: Outlander
New: Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage

Happy Reading!

[Gabriella]

Hey, Cecily!
I hope you like any of the books listed here. It was quite tough that most of the books I thought about recommending were already in your shelves, so I worked more with them and with the books you REALLY need to read ASAP. The list was way shorter when I first thought about it but, well, there was some books I just couldn't leave behind.

Luke Skywalker
TBR - The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B (shortest book listed)
TBR - The Rest of Us Just Live Here (sorry, I just couldn't decide between these two)

R2D2/C3PO
TBR - Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things (Seems funny. I'll be reading this one soon too.)

Princess Leia
TBR - Naked in Death (Okay, this is my favorite series EVER. I would recomend this even if it wasn't in your shelf. And as you haven't read much of Nora, go ahead to her best.)
TBR - Heartsick (This was supposed to be new, but it's been way too long in your shelf. Go read it! Now! The writing is not as good as J. D. Robb's, but I love the plot. And Gretchen. She's awesome.)

Han Solo
TBR - Grey (Longest one. Probably the porniest one too.)

Obi-Wan Kenobi
TBR - Archangel's Kiss
NEW - Hush, Hush (I'm actually judging you for having read Lauren Kate and not Becca Fitzpatrick. Kidding. Or not.)

Yoda
NEW - Dark Lover (Good old porn. Drama. Porn. Vampires. Porn. You'll love it!)

Chewbacca/Ewoks
NEW - A Street Cat Named Bob: How One Man and His Cat Found Hope on the Streets (I'm not sure about this one, but as you like memoirs and real life struggles, it seemed to fit)

Darth Vader
TBR - The Surgeon (It's another one I'd recommend even if it wasn't in your shelf. I love Jane and Maura. The TV show is also amazing. And it's creepy. It's lovable.)
NEW - S. (I'd feel bad for not recommending this as I'm currently reading it and it's amazing. It's the only one you can't read as an ebook because it was made for touching and reading not only with your eyes, but with your hands also. Does this make sense?)

[Stacie]

I hope you enjoy these MK!!

Luke Skywalker

TBR: Haunted in Death Eve is so passionate about solving crime and kicking ass.
NEW: Butterfly Dreams I really loved this book and there is definite personal growth in this one.

R2D2/C3PO

TBR: Sustained It's tagged as humor so I'm going to guess someone in here provides some comic relief.
NEW: At Any Price Geeky MC and surprisingly good imo

Princess Leia

TBR: A New Hope There was some mention of a bride and her brother in the synopsis so I'm going with it!
NEW: No Weddings Such a fun series, centered around siblings and an event planning business.

Han Solo

TBR: Ride Hard Does it get more bad boy than MC?
NEW: Hell & High Water Bad boy and snarky

Obi-Wan Kenobi

TBR: Into Deep Waters The cover screams older characters to me.
NEW: Written in Red Great paranormal series and it has some older, wiser characters in it!

Yoda

TBR: Red Zone A coach is like a teacher!
NEW: Loving Cara Loved this book.

Chewbacca/Ewoks

TBR: Big Bad Beast Shifters!
NEW: All I Ever Wanted Animals are integral to the story.

Darth Vader

TBR: Born in Death Eve again. All about good vs. evil!
NEW: Beyond Shame Black cover, some good vs. evil. Hot hot hot.

Bonus pick

TBR: The Heiress Effect I live in the US so England is far.
NEW: Beauty from Pain So is Australia!

[Mariana]

Hi Vandhana. Here are my picks for you:

Luke Skywalker - Recommend a book with a good boy/clean cut hero, or character that is passionate about something, experiences personal growth, or is somewhat sheltered and/or naive.
TBR:
NEW:

R2D2/C3PO – Recommend a book with a geeky MC or in which technology plays an important part, or a book with a character who provides comic relief.
TBR:
NEW:

Princess Leia – Recommend a book with a kick-ass heroine, or one which includes siblings as important characters. A special pat on the back if they are long-lost or unknown siblings reconnecting!
TBR:
NEW:

Han Solo – Recommend a book with a bad boy hero or a character with a snarky, sarcastic sense of humor
TBR:
NEW:

Obi-Wan Kenobi – Recommend a book with a very wise character or an older character (vampires and other paranormal creatures count!)
TBR:
NEW:

Yoda – Recommend a book with a mentor/trainee relationship or where a character teaches or learns new skills or with a student or teacher as an important character.
TBR:
NEW:

Chewbacca/Ewoks - Recommend a book with an animal that is considered smart or that serves an important purpose (service animal, ranch horse, companion) or a book with shifters.
TBR:

Darth Vader – Recommend a book with an evil character or a good vs. evil storyline, or with a mostly black cover.
TBR:
NEW:

Bonus pick: Just for fun, and only if you want to, it's not required!
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... – Recommend a book that is historical or is set in a country far from where you live.
TBR:
NEW:

[Mariana]

Thank you ~KarenH~ for your picks. I can't wait to start reading.

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

Leigh,

Wow we have so many books/authors in common I had to dig deep but I found a few more favorite authors/books that you haven't read that I think you will really like based on the books we both love.

Luke:

TBR: Bluegrass State of Mind
NEW: Body of Evidence - Loved this RS book

R2D2/C3PO:

TBR: Rock Chick - This book has some really funny characters
NEW: Untraceable - One of my favorite RS series about a group of forensic scientists who use technology to solve the crimes

Princess Leia:

TBR: Kinked - Aryal is definitely one kick-ass female
NEW: Raphael - This series gets even better as it goes along and Cyn is really tough

Han Solo:

TBR: The Dirt on Ninth Grave - Doesn't get more bad boy hero then Reyes
NEW: Naked in Death - Roarke is one of the best hero's ever written and starts off as a criminal

Obi-Wan:

TBR: Lord's Fall - Dragos is definitely an older character and I love him
NEW: Darkness Dawns - A vampire series with a little different take that I really enjoy

Yoda:

TBR: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
NEW: The Deal - I plan to read this one soon as it's been recommended to me a few times and everyone seems to love it.

Chewbacca/Ewoks:

TBR: Wicked Cravings - I like this series
NEW: Alpha Instinct - I like Katie Reus a lot and this is a good shifter series

Darth Vader:

TBR: Archangel's Storm - Good Vs Evil and the evil is SO evil in this series
NEW: Radiance - This book really surprised me and is one of my all time favorites - I really think you'll love it as well

Bonus:

NEW: The Bride I don't read much historical unless it's for a challenge but I thought this one was fun and entertaining:

[Nancy H]

Karen ,
Oh no! I have been out of town and just got back tonight , my tablet died while I was away , and I was hoping to make it back in time for the cut-off. But I see I have missed it. Is there any chance I could get put into the Re-picks? I will be very happy to pick for others. Thanks for reading this!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

No problem Nancy, I'll put you down for repicks!

[Rachel C.]

Hi Shelby! Here are my picks for you...

Luke Skywalker
TBR: (Nick is a "good boy" character and a tad naive)
NEW: (Damen definitely starts out naive; this series is surprisingly, amazingly awesome... ok, one too many adjectives converted to adverbs, but still true XD)

R2D2/C3PO
TBR: (one of the six MCs = computer hacker)
NEW: (definitely centered on tech)

Princess Leia
TBR: (MC watches over sibling)
NEW: (Charley is arguably majorly kick-ass!)

Han Solo
TBR: (Will is definitely that bad boy MC type...)
NEW: (...and so is Travis Maddox)

Obi-Wan Kenobi
TBR: (dude, Arik is old!...)
NEW: (...and so is Raphael, but so swoon-worthy!)

Yoda
TBR: (Jericho/Mac definitely a teacher/student scenario...)
NEW: (...Rose and Dimitri too; was really surprised by how good this series actually was... totally thought it was going to be corny; it so isn't! worth the read if you're so inclined :))

Chewbacca/Ewoks
TBR: (shifters)
NEW: (shifters)

Darth Vader
TBR: (mostly black cover)
NEW: (good vs. evil storyline... definitely rates in my top five fav books of all time list!)

Bonus pick
TBR: (historical)
NEW: (historical)

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Sassafrass!

Here you go, I hope you find a goodie in this list!

Luke Skywalker
Appealed- tbr- passionate about their jobs

R2D2/C3PO
Reckless-tbr- he's a gamer (techie)

Princess Leia
Long Time Gone-tbr
Stirred Up-tbr

Han Solo
The Score-tbr

Obi-Wan Kenobi
Lust Eternal-new- this trapped genie is thousands of years old

Yoda
Taint-tbr- he's a sex teacher!
Still Life with Strings-new- he wants her to teach him about life

Chewbacca/Ewoks
Blind Faith-new

Darth Vader
Feels like Summertime-new- a feel good, sweet story with a little evil lurking.

Bonus pick
The Viscount Who Loved Me-tbr