2016 September Pick-it-For-Me Challenge

[Aminko]

Pamela wrote: "Hey Aminko,
this is my first PIFM challenge and I got to pick for you - lucky you! ;)
1. eggs and bacon:
new: One Day (movie)
2. biscuit and gravy:
TBR: [book:Kaleidoscope Hearts|2..."

Oh Boy! For a first time you sure picked some great books. It might take me all month to figure out where to start!!

Thank you so much. :-)

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Hi KathyD

Sorry for being a bit late but here are my picks for you :)

Eggs and Bacon—
☕ choose a book with a character that has many friends or that is well loved; or that has been/will be/should be turned into a TV series/movie
TBR Loyalty in Death (should be made into a TV series)
Love, in English (should be made into a movie)


Biscuits and Gravy—
☕ choose a guilty pleasure or standalone book; or with a white cover
TBR Sugar Rush
Colters' Woman



Cold Pizza—
☕ choose a book/author you gave a second chance or one your pickee should give another try; or author who writes in more than one genre (e.g., contemporary and historical; new adult and paranormal)
New Sweet Home (writes chit lit,romance, & YA)
TBR Wicked Ride (writes romance, PNR and suspense)


Doughnuts—
☕ choose a book with more than 4.0 GR rating; or with a main character who is a “pleaser”; or with a sweet treat on the cover
New Big Rock Rated 4.05
TBRNikolai, Volume 2 Rated 4.45


Pancakes/French Toast/Waffles—
☕ choose a book with a yummy piece of eye candy on the cover or people are dressed up (formal wear) on the cover; or is part of a series
New Bossman
TBR The Score


Cereal or Oatmeal—
☕ choose a book with a bunch of colors or crazy patterns on the cover; or a “standby” book you love/book by an author your pickee has rated highly
New Secrets
TBR Hawaiian Holiday looks like a definite colorful


Fresh Fruit—
☕ choose a lighthearted/easy book; or book from a series that is an offshoot of another series or that has characters that overlap series’; or with an orange, red, yellow, or green cover
New Simply Irresistible an easy read :)
TBR Stars & Stripes


Bagels—
☕ choose a long (thick) book; or with main characters that are complete opposites of each other
TBR Cress
New Stars Above
Both are long (thick) books and really good.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Wow Aminko! So many awesome choices - some of those new ones look good! I wonder how many I can get to next month...!? Thank you so much, I'll let you know what I end up reading! =)

[Cher]

Aneerah wrote: "Hello Cher, once again sorry for the delay, but here are the books I picked for ya, I hope you enjoy. I was a little confused because I see a lot of people picked 2 books from each category for the..."

Thanks for the selections Aneerah. You picked books from my favourite authors.
I might give Beautiful Disaster a go. It's funny how this book was never in my to read when i saw so many reviews of it and seemed to like it.
The Goal is out next month and I'm not gonna miss it too.

[Ashley]

Hello Danielle,

Here are my picks for you, I hope you enjoy them.

Eggs and Bacon

Play by Scott, Kylie (TBR) - Rockstars are well loved.

Honest Illusions by Roberts, Nora (NEW) - I feel like this book should be a movie.

Biscuits and Gravy

The Score by Kennedy, Elle (TBR) - White cover.

The Raven Prince by Hoyt, Elizabeth (NEW) - Historical romance books are my guilty pleasure.

Cold Pizza

Into the Deep by Young, Samantha (TBR) - I gave this author a second chance.

The Prize by Garwood, Julie (NEW) -You liked The Bride and should give this author another go.

Doughnuts

Lord of Scoundrels by Chase, Loretta (TBR) - 4.12 GR rating

The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Zapata, Mariana (NEW) - 4.35 GR rating. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book.

Pancakes/French Toast/Waffles

A Quick Bite by Sands, Lynsay (TBR) - Eye candy. I love men who are in partially undone suits.

Bound by Honor by Reilly, Cora (NEW) - Okay, okay so maybe I have a type…Good thing my husband wears suits everyday.

Cereal or Oatmeal

Devil in Winter by Kleypas, Lisa (TBR) - I love this book.

Garden Spells by Allen, Sarah Addison (NEW) - Lots of colors and one of my favorite books.

Fresh Fruit

Wolf’s Capture by Langlais, Eve (TBR) - Easy book.

Sudden Response by Mathewson, R.L. (NEW) - Easy book

Bagels

Ride Steady by Ashley, Kristen (TBR) - The longest book on your list at 640 pages.

Talon by Cole Carlan (NEW) - This book is part of a series but can be read as a stand alone and is the best book in the series in my opinion.

[Ashley]

Zorina wrote: "Hi Ashley,
I see that we have over 400 books in common. And our for the common books is similar 81%. So it would be interesting to see if you would like my picks.
Here I go:

Eggs and Bacon:
TBR: ..."

Thank you for the picks.

[fleurette]

Suzanne wrote: "Hello fleurette! I hope you enjoy your picks!

Eggs and Bacon—No matter how you dish them up, eggs are a popular staple as a breakfast choice. Scramble, fried, hard/soft boiled, and so on, eggs can..."

Thanks for your picks! I will definitely try to read some of them!

[LaurLa]

Hi Runell!! Here are your picks! Hope you enjoy! Let me know if you need any repicks.

Eggs and Bacon
✧TBR: A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas - personally haven't read but from all I hear the series is fabulous so of course they should put it on the big (or little) screen
✧NEW: Naked in Death - J.D. Robb - I totally think they need to make a tv series of this series!


Biscuits and Gravy
✧TBR: Making Faces - Amy Harmon - standalone
✧NEW: Backstage Pass - Olivia Cunning - this series is my guilty pleasure


Cold Pizza
✧TBR: Rising Tides - Nora Roberts Phillips - Ms Roberts writes romance, paranormal and romantic suspense
✧NEW: Grimspace - Ann Aguirre - you rated Enclave 2 stars. I'm not a Sci Fan but I like this series enough to keep going - give her a second chance.


Doughnuts
✧TBR: Finley - Ella Frank - 4.03 average rating
✧NEW: Cake - Nicole Reed - I was quite surprised at the depth in this based on the cover


Pancakes/French Toast/Waffles
✧TBR: The Mistake - Elle Kennedy - eye candy!!
✧NEW: Down to You - M. Leighton - more eye candy!


Cereal or Oatmeal
✧TBR: Refuge - N.G. Osborne - I think the eye peeking through the pattern makes this cover unusual, eerie, even
✧NEW: Sudden Response - R.L. Mathewson - you've rated her highly but I don't think you've read this one


Fresh Fruit
✧TBR: A Fall of Marigolds - Susan Meissner - orange, red, yellow, AND green cover
✧NEW: Mistress Christmas - Lorelei James - overlapping characters (well, family relations at least) from her Rough Riders series


Bagels
✧TBR: The Fireman - Joe Hill - this one's pretty chunky!
✧NEW: Instant Attraction - Jill Shalvis - MCs are opposites

[LaurLa]

Cecily wrote: " LaurLa

Okay so maybe it only took me a little over an hour ;)

1.
Bared to You (Crossfire #1) by Sylvia Day TBR ~Better than 50 shades!! I so wish it would come out as a mov..."

Cecily - your picks are absolutely perfect! It's like you're in my head. Thanks for them.. looking forward to digging in:-P

[Mindy]

☘KathyD☘ wrote: "September 2016 Pick-It-For-Me Challenge

What is the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge?
The Pick-It-For-Me (PIFM) Challenge is a reading challenge where each participant gives and receives book recommendati..."

I would like to try this challenge. How do we sign up?
Mindy

[Vandhana]

Hi Pamela,

Just got occupied with work.
Will get you your picks soon

[Vandhana]

Hi Pamela,

Here are your book list for this month :)

1. Eggs and Bacon
TBR
New
2. Biscuits and Gravy
TBR
New
3. Cold Pizza
New
New
4. Doughnuts
TBR
New
5. Pancakes/French Toast/Waffles
TBR
New
6.Cereal or Oatmeal
New
New
7.Fresh Fruit
New
New
8.Bagels
New
TBR

Happy Reading :)

[Adriana]

Hi Tina Theresa your lists are huge i´m sorry if i mess up but here it is.

Eggs and bacon:
Broken by Cynthia Eden

Biscuits and gravy:
Unexpected Reality by Kaylee Ryan

Cold pizza:
Love in the Light by Laura Kaye

Doughnuts:
Sweet Addiction by J. Daniels

Pancakes/Frensh Toast/Waffles
Forgiving Reed by C. A. Harms

Cereal or Oatmeal
Stranded with a Billionaire by Jessica Clare

Fresh Fruit:
Because of Low Abbie Glines

Bagels:
The Anatomy of Jane by Amelia Lefay

Hope you enjoy it.

[Adriana]

Thank you Nora i will try to read all the books you picked for me!!

[Elke]

Jody,

So sorry it has taken me longer than I thought! But here are your picks! Hope you like them!

1. NEW: Outlander- This one is well loved and it has been turned into a series!

2. TBR: A Fine Mess- This one has a mostly white cover...looks interesting too!

3. NEW: When You Dare- Lori Foster is one of my faves and she also write PR!

4. TBR: Suddenly More- This one is rated higher than 4.0

5. TBR: Pay for Play- It can't get any more yummier than this cover! ;)

6. TBR: Beyond Her Words- Crazy colors on the cover!

7. NEW: Shopping for a Billionaire- Really easy cute book!

8. NEW: First Grave on the Right- The MC's are totally opposite of each other!

[☘KathyD☘]

☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Hi KathyD

Sorry for being a bit late but here are my picks for you :)

Eggs and Bacon—
☕ choose a book with a character that has many friends or that is well loved; or that has been/will be/shoul..."

Carmen...thanks the the awesome picks! I see a bunch I want to fit into my September reads!

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

☘KathyD☘ wrote: "☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Hi KathyD

Sorry for being a bit late but here are my picks for you :)

Eggs and Bacon—
☕ choose a book with a character that has many friends or tha..."

I hope you get to them :)

[Mindy]

Hello Nancy H.
I hope you enjoy.

1. Eggs & bacon:
NEW: The Inn at Eagle Point by Sheryl Woods (Hallmark mini series)
TBR: The back up plan by Sheryl Woods

2.Biscuts & Gravy
TBR: Comfort & Joy by Kristin Hannah
New: Kate's Crew by Jayne Rylon (Guilty Pleasure)

3. Cold Pizza
New: Heat of Darkness by Lauren Dane
New: Big Girl Panties by Stephanie Evanovich (Give her another try)


4. Doughnuts
TBR: Close to you by Kara Isaac
TBR: Dangerously Dark by Collett London

5. Pancakes/Waffels
NEW: Montana Bride by Joan Johnston
NEW: Live Wire by Lora Leigh

6. Oatmeal/Cereal
TBR: Nothing Venture by Patricia Wentworth
TBR: The Dirty Girls Social Club by Alisa Valdes

7. Fresh Fruit
New: Once Again by Lauren Dane
New: A Good Yarn by Debbie Macomber

8. Bagels
New: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
New: How to Drive a Dragon Crazy by G.A. Aiken

[Nancy H]

Mindy wrote: "Hello Nancy H.
I hope you enjoy.

1. Eggs & bacon:
NEW: The Inn at Eagle Point by Sheryl Woods (Hallmark mini series)
TBR: The back up plan by Sheryl Woods

2.Biscuts & Gravy
TBR: Comfort & Joy b..."

Thank you so much, Mindy. I have company at this moment (and just sneaked a peak at this thread) and will get your picks done later this evening! Thanks for your patience - I know it is hard to wait!

[Tina Theresa]

Adriana wrote: "Hi Tina Theresa your lists are huge i´m sorry if i mess up but here it is.

Eggs and bacon:
Broken by Cynthia Eden

Biscuits and gravy:
Unexpected Reality by Kaylee Ryan

Cold pizza:
Love in the L..."

Thank you Adriana.

[Fran, Moderator]

Aneerah wrote: "Hello Cher, once again sorry for the delay, but here are the books I picked for ya, I hope you enjoy. I was a little confused because I see a lot of people picked 2 books from each category for the..."

Hi Aneerah!

You are right, only one book recommendation for each category is required. Some participants like to give extra choices, but only four new and four tbr recommendations are needed :)

[Nancy H]

Fran wrote: "Mindy wrote: "☘KathyD☘ wrote: "September 2016 Pick-It-For-Me Challenge

What is the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge?
The Pick-It-For-Me (PIFM) Challenge is a reading challenge where each participant gives..."

Hi Fran,
I am in the middle of picking for Mindy since that is the way we were listed in the Repick section. Just wanted to let you know that Mindy has a list of books coming asap!

[Fran, Moderator]

Thanks NancyH!

I didn't see the repicks list- thank you for the heads up! I deleted my earlier post so as not to confuse Mindy :)

[Nancy H]

Hi Mindy,
Here is your list. I hope you can find some you like. If not, please let me know and I will give you some more titles. It is hard to stop at just a few! (Thanks for your patience!)

Eggs & Bacon: TBR: Pride and Prejudice - made into many movies over the years, but as we all know, the book is always better! NEW: All Fudged Up (main character has some truly good friends, and it is a very good story, although romance is secondary)

Bicuits & Gravy:TBR:Melting the Ice - lots of white on cover; TBR: Hot Rivals - guilty pleasures

Cold Pizza: NEW: The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever - an author I had read years ago and was just so-so about, UNTIL I read this one. I loved it. TBR: Highland Ever After - This author writes various types of romances.

Doughnuts: TBR: Games of the Heart - a 4.41 GR rating; NEW: Seduction and Snacks - sweet treat on cover

Pancakes/Waffles: NEW: Too Hot To Touch or any in this series - all are eye candy; TBR: Educating Caroline - formal wear (This one looks really good. I am putting it on my own TBR.)

Oatmeal/Cereal: TBR: The Cherry Cola Book Club - lots of colors, plus I really liked this one; NEW: Julia's Chocolates- one of my all-time, very favorite books!

Fresh Fruit:: NEW:Virgin River - easy reading and a really good story; TBR:Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - mostly yellow cover

Bagels: NEW: Millie's Fling - a bit longer but quick to read and a lot of fun; TBR:Butterfly Palace- main characters are seemingly opposite


Happy reading!

[☘KathyD☘]

@Fran...thanks for answering Aneerah 's question!

@Everyone...I believe everyone has their picks for September...if I somehow marked incorrectly, let me know so I can make sure you get your picks!

Thanks everyone and have a great September!

[Cher]

Start reading for September challenges.. So excited!!

[Cher]

✧ Nora ✧ wrote: "Start reading for the challenges ... Good Luck everyone!!"

Good luck Nora.. Hopefully this month we'll finally make a dent in our TBR list

[Nancy H]

Hi Mindy,
I just finished Close to You and I LOVED it. Thank you for the recommendation.

Now on to my next ones.

[Mindy]

Seduction and Snacks

THANK YOU!! Nancy H. I have started Seduction and Snacks and I cannot stop laughing.

[Sandra]

Hi Shelby, finished in work last night. I really enjoyed it. I was getting strange look's sitting there on my own laughing!!

[Fran, Moderator]

Jojo wrote: "Hi Fran

Our book choices are pretty different but hopefully I've managed to pick a few books that you will like .

Eggs and Bacon
TBR - Kindred Spirits - about new friends and Star..."

Hi Jojo!

I finished Loving Jay, one of your new picks for me. I really liked it! Jay was adorable. Thanks for the rec! I am on a wait list for another of your new choices for me, Just One Damned Thing After Another. I'm not sure I will get it in time for Sept,, but hope to read it when it comes in. Hopefully I can get to one other rec this month :)

[Sandra]

Finished . I thought it was great, a nice humorous story. First time reading a book by this author and will defiantly read more!

[Sandra]

Loved . Gonna go read the rest of the series now!

[Sandra]

Another fantastic book by Pamela Clare!

[Cecily]

I finished 09/04/16
It was cute! I look forward to reading the rest of the series, and It was a book that was on my TBR list for a while so I am glad I finally read it!!!

[Cher]

Aneerah wrote: "Hello Cher, once again sorry for the delay, but here are the books I picked for ya, I hope you enjoy. I was a little confused because I see a lot of people picked 2 books from each category for the..."

Hi Aneerah,

I finished Swear on This Life on 03/09 and it was a winner for me. Thanks for picking it. It was on my tbr list because of the hype, not my typical read, and it would have been buried there for long time if it was not because of your picking.
The book was unique and it drew you in, so I recommend this book back to you if you haven't read it yet.

[Nancy H]

Mindy wrote: "Seduction and Snacks

THANK YOU!! Nancy H. I have started Seduction and Snacks and I cannot stop laughing."

I liked it, too, Mindy, so I am glad you are enjoying it. I just finished my second pick The Backup Plan and I really enjoyed it. It has been sitting here on my TBR pile for quite a long time, and I don't know why I didn't pick it up earlier because it was so good. Thanks for the nudge to read it. I plan to read the next two in the same series because it was that good. Oh, and I want to be in that hammock on the cover!! With a good book, of course!

[Sandra]

Read today. It was very good. A light hearted mystery.

[Valerie]

I finished Burned last night. Now I need to go find the next one!! I love this series.

[Sandra]

was a kindle freebie. Not great.

[Tina Theresa]

was ok. The heroine frustrated me around 75% of the book. But It ended well.

[Nancy H]

Hi Mindy,
I just finished my third pick, The Dirty Girls Social Club , and it was REALLY good! It has been on my bedside stack for quite a while, so thanks for the push to get to it. I wish I would have read it sooner, because it was so absorbing.

[Kaity]

Hi fleurette! :)

I've finished 2 picks so far and really enjoyed both. I'm hoping to get to at least a couple more.

Hotter After Midnight - A fun read! I wish there'd been a little more focus on the characters. The plot was really great and fast paced but I was sad that he never even (view spoiler)[said an 'I love you' to her (hide spoiler)].

A Discovery of Witches - <3 <3 <3 Thank you so much for suggesting this! I absolutely loved everything about this book.

[Rachel C.]

Hi Jody, I finished and enjoyed it... definitely a cool world and (view spoiler)[when Lily dropped Rule on his butt in the sand, I couldn't stop laughing (hide spoiler)]! I'll try to get to another book this month, but I'm not sure that I will be able to based on the reading stack for this month that I have right next to my bed...

[fleurette]

Kait wrote: "Hi fleurette! :)

I've finished 2 picks so far and really enjoyed both. I'm hoping to get to at least a couple more.

Hotter After Midnight - A fun read! I wish there'd been a little..."

I'm really happy you liked them!

[Aminko]

Hi Pamela - I just finished . It was a great late summer read. Thank you for the suggestion.

[Sandra]

Well I just finished . It was very good and certainly fall's into the 'dark' category. I have to read the rest of the series cause I have to know how this all pan's out!!

[Cher]

I finished last week. I think this is the kind of book which you either love it or hate it. Glad that I loved it.

[Elke]

ThatEzi,

Finally was able to read my 1st pick ( a lot going on) - it was a quick fun read!

Will try to get #2 in!

Thanks again for the great picks!

[Sandra]

Well, Shelby. I just finished . It's the first PNR book I've ever read...................and one of the best book's I've ever read!!!! Seriously, what have I been missing?? I think I found a new genre to read (though I don't think my TBR shelf will thank me for it!!).