2014 June Pick-It-For-Me! Challenge

[Penney]

I absolutely LOVE getting picks from Dee, I am always guaranteed a list of great reads! I will definitely be reading Sixth Grave on the Edge, Rumor Has It and The Duchess War since I need those for the Meet & Greet challenge. I added all of the new choices to my TBR so it'll depend on how they fit into certain challenges as to what I'll read first :)

Thanks Dee!!

[Kaity]

MountainKat wrote: "No Kait, you don't have to wait for repicks. I'll send Tia a PM right now. I'm sorry I didn't see this earlier, I was out all day and was just sitting down to do some accounting in this thread when I saw your comment."

Thank you! :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Ella wrote: "Hi Kami, can I please have re-picks for Something Old and Something New, because:

1. Can't Take My Eyes Off of You by Judith McNaught it is rumored to be released this year - but the date is not s..."

Ella, I just went through the picks Kami made for you and because she gave you extra picks, even after removing the books that were DNFs for you and the one that isn't available, you still received four new and four from your shelves. That being the case, she would not be required to make repicks. However, there was only one book for the first picking rule, so I will ask her to do a repick for that spot. She may decide to do others for you as well, but that will be up to her.

Just a suggestion for the future, if you add those books to your DNF shelf, it would help your picker know more of what you do not like. It might help you to get picks more to your liking.

Everyone, I'm sorry if it seems I am being hard-nosed about the rules for repicks, but I am just trying to keep the challenge fun and fair for everyone. If the picker has done what they are supposed to do, I don't want to add any extra burden to them.

[Kami]

MountainKat wrote: "Ella wrote: "Hi Kami, can I please have re-picks for Something Old and Something New, because:

1. Can't Take My Eyes Off of You by Judith McNaught it is rumored to be released this year - but the ..."

Huh, well that is misleading because when I checked the publication date it said that the book was first published November 2011. Guess it is being re-released this year? I was not aware of that fact. Sorry. I was just going by the publication date. How about Unwrapped by Laurelin Paige. It was published Dec 23 2013. And it is on your TBR. Hopefully that is more to your liking for Something old.

[Kami]

Guess even when you select "date pub" you can still get a book that isn't available. I didn't know that.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Kami wrote: "Guess even when you select "date pub" you can still get a book that isn't available. I didn't know that."

It looks like it was published in the UK, but it isn't available here yet. I thought that was really weird too!

[Grace]

Hi KarenH! I'm working on your picks and promise to have them up tomorrow morning.

[Ella]

I know I should be more diligent with my DNF shelf, and for that I apologize. But there should be a balance - at Something Borrowed - all the books are from my TBR (4 of them) also something borrowed means: Borrow some of the recommendations given to you at some point! Pick two books recommended to you at some point, preferably one new-to-them and one from their TBR or preferred shelf. If you can't find one on their shelves, pick two new books for them. Just make sure you pick two from their shelves in another category - I find it hard to believe that all those books were recommended to her at some time or another.
I'm not trying to be mean or picky. I know I'm half to blame by not updating my DNF shelf, but, after spending more than 4 hours trying to find picks for Ty, my imbecility in forgetting to update that shelf and seeing 2 of those books among my picks, seeing 2 more picks with love triangles in them (something I do not like, even the suggestion of it makes the book unreadable to me) I was a bit bummed.
That being said, I now understand the rules for repicks, I'm sorry and I apologize if I bothered anyone and I won't be requiring any new picks.

[mary]

Hey Valerie Hopefully you can find a few good books from here.

Something Old:
New: Wake by Lisa McMann - This is a paranormal ya series that I enjoyed.
TBR:Persuasion by Jane Austen



Something New:
New: Ruin by Rachel Van Dyken
TBR: Breakable by Tammara Webber


Something Borrowed:
New: Dragon Actually by GA Aiken
TBR: The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen
The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter


Something Blue:
New: The Bride by Julie Garwood - I have loved all of the historical romances by Julie Garwood.
TBR: Rock Chick Rescue by Kristen Ashley - I find Kristen Ashley a very reliable author too.

[Kami]

Ella wrote: "I know I should be more diligent with my DNF shelf, and for that I apologize. But there should be a balance - at Something Borrowed - all the books are from my TBR (4 of them) also something borrow..."

I get lots of recommendations.

[mary]

Hey Cmkage, thanks for all the great picks!

I don't know if I am being ambitious, but I am going to try to read: The Will, A Hunger Like No Other, The Perfect Play, and Within Temptation.

I am graduating in a couple of weeks and I am looking forward to binge reading for a couple of days once I survive my finals :)

[Daffodil]

Skandia Okay, let's try this a second time. Crossing my fingers that I actually get to finish the post this time around.

Hi, here are your picks. If you have any problems, let me know.

Something Old
Open Season by Linda Howard -- Linda Howard is one of my comfort read authors. I've read many of her books multiple times. A few of my favorites are on your shelves already, but Open Season has just the right touch of humor mixed in with the romantic suspense.
The White Queen by Philippa Gregory -- I've not read this book, but I've seen some good reviews on it.

Something New
Laid Bare by Lauren Dane -- This one might be a stretch to fit on your shelves, there are elements of BDSM as well as a romantic triad/menage developing between the three main characters, but I absolutely love the Brown family.
The Collector -- You commented in one of your reviews you seem to enjoy NR's stand alone books more than her trilogies/series. You don't have this new release on your shelf yet and it is a stand alone.
Sparrow Hill Road by Seanan McGuire -- I saw this on your shelf and had to recommend it. I love her October Daye series and intend to pick this new release up soon.

Something Borrowed
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi -- This caught my eye when I was browsing through your TBR and I clicked on the link to read more about it. Imagine my surprise to see a banner at the top of the page informing me that it had been recommended to me by a friend. The concept sounds interesting and I added it to my shelves.
Tiger Eye by Marjorie M Liu -- I'd seen this series a bit over the last few years, but never got beyond the maybe-some-day stage with it. Then last fall, my PIFM partner recommended it to me and I thought why not. I really enjoyed it and the next 2 books, plus a shorter novella. Currently, #5 is sitting at home waiting to be read.
Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare -- I've had this recommended more than once but have never gotten around to reading it. I did read book 2 a few years back and enjoyed it.

Something Blue
Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley -- Jennifer Ashley is another favorite of mine. I love her historical books about the Mackenzie family. I love her Urban Fantasy series written as Allyson James. And I love this PNR series.
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh -- I saw this on your shelf and just had to recommend it. She's another author that never seems to disappoint me and I'm already anxiously awaiting the release of the next book from this series in just 9 days. To indicate how much I love this series, I'm willing to spring for hardcover pricing.
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs -- Another series on your shelves I would definitely recommend. I have to buy the hardcovers for this one as well; I just can't seem to wait on the pb.

[Cmkage]

Mary wrote: "Hey Cmkage, thanks for all the great picks!

I don't know if I am being ambitious, but I am going to try to read: The Will, A Hunger Like No Other, [book:The Perfect Pl..."

I'm glad you like the recs. Good luck with your finals.

[Tia]

Hey Kait,

Sorry for the confusion but here are some books that I think you will enjoy :D

Something borrowed: Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning
Something new: Night Owl by M. Pierce
Something new: Wallbanger by Alice Clayton
Something blue: This Man by Jodi Ellen Malpas
Something blue: Girl, Missing by Sophie McKenzie
Something borrowed: Reason to Breathe by Rebecca Donovan
Something old: Rule by Jay Crownover
Something old: Her Best Friends Brother by T.J.Dell

Sorry again and enjoy reading.

Tia
Xxx

[Tia]

Thank you Nichole,
These seem perfect :D
xxx

[Skandia]

Daffodil wrote: "Skandia Okay, let's try this a second time. Crossing my fingers that I actually get to finish the post this time around.

Hi, here are your picks. If you have any problems, let me know.

Someth..."

Thanks Daffodil! Great recs and I so many shiny new series to start! I'll go with Moon Called or Sparrow Hill Road or the new NR book.

[Kaity]

Hi Tia! Don't worry about it! :) Thank you for the recommendations. I definitely plan to read Rule, I've also heard great things about it. If I've got time Girl, Missing and Reason to Breathe sound interesting too. I'll have to see how in the mood for angst I am! :P Both of those sound emotionally intense.

[Dee]

Penney wrote: "I absolutely LOVE getting picks from Dee, I am always guaranteed a list of great reads! I will definitely be reading Sixth Grave on the Edge, Rumor Has It and [book..."

awww shucks ;)

[Ty]

Hi passionate kisses (aka beppy)!

Sorry for the little bit of wait ~ it's been a busy holiday weekend so far, but I managed to find some time in the midst of it to get on the computer. Believe me - it's been a rant in my head for the past couple days - I have to find time to do PIFM, I have to find time to do PIFM, I have find time to do PIFM... :)

Anyhow, hope you find one to enjoy among the picks!

Something Old:
TBR: Life of Pi - one of the oldest on your list. fantastical allegories are the thing, didn't you know?
TBR: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie - this is a must!
NEW: Midnight Angel - I see you're a fan of Lisa Kleypas - I'm reccing this one only because the SECOND book of the series is a constant re-read for me.

Something New:
TBR: Archer's Voice - pub in 2014 and I totally TBR'd for myself!
NEW: Something Like Summer - great read, massive kleenex usage

Something Borrowed:
TBR - Cut & Run - I dunno how many times Ty & Zane were pushed into my recs - but they're certainly fun
TBR - Angelfall - I dunno how many times I've pushed this book to other people, but you've been added to the list! :)
NEW: The Fault in Our Stars - new to you author; another million hanky read. snifffff

Something Blue:
TBR: Castles - nothing beats a Julie Garwood historical.
NEW: Fifth Grave Past the Light - nothing beats Charley and Reyes! I see you loved the first 4 books as I did. Keep on!

[Ty]

Ella wrote: "Hi Ty, here are your picks! If you need me to re-pick, please let me know.


Something Old
NEW: 1. Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James - It's a book that makes..."


Wow, Ella - thank you so much for the extremely thoughtful picks. I wish you hadn't spent 4 hours on it, tho! But, I really appreciate it - some of your insight was pretty spot-on (re: how anti-NR I am, lol)

I definitely plan on reading lots of your picks for various challenges next month - particularly Days of Blood, Love Thy Neighbor, Collide. I totally TBR'd Beautifully Damaged, Raising Ryann (MMA!), and Dark Protector.

Thanks again!

[Zara's Retreat]

Hi Sandy

Here are my picks for you. I hope you can find something you would like to read.

1. Something Old:
My Favourite book (one of many!!): The Rosie Project
Your TBR: The Witch of Cologne date added to your TBR: May 5th 2008

2. Something New:
New 2 You: The Dinner
New Release 2014: Defy or Since You've Been Gone

3. Something Borrowed:
Recommended to me: The Selection or The Iron King
Your TBR: Peace Like a River

4. Something Blue:
An Author I Trust: Virginia Ironside - No! I Don't Want to Join a Book Club: Diary of a Sixtieth Year or Mary Kay Andrews - Ladies' Night or Little Bitty Lies
Blue Cover from your TBR: The Guy Not Taken: Stories

[Zara's Retreat]

Pam wrote: "Zara--Here are my picks for you. Hope they work.

Something old
The oldest book on your TBR
An old favorite of mine (told from the point of v..."

Hi Pam,

Thanks for the picks. I'll start with Mary Kay Andrews's book Hissy Fit. I love this author's work.

[Grace]

Hi KarenH Sorry I took so long with your picks. I had fun picking for you and hope you find something to enjoy.

Something Old~~I had my work cut out for me for this one. Every time I thought of a favorite, I checked your shelves and found you had read it, but I kept going and found two :)
a. Sweet Nothings(new)This is one of my favorites that I reread.
b. Love Is Blind(new) When I think of a sweet light hearted romance I think of this book.
c. Kiss of a Demon King(can't wait to read) Oldest book on list
d. Lean on Me(can't wait to read) One of the older books on your list



Something New~~It was hard to find new authors, but I managed to come up with two.
a. Hard as You Can(can't wait to read) New Release
b. The Devil's Brew(can't wait to read) New Release
c. Defying the Odds(newish) Technically on your TBR list, but you haven't read anything by her so I'm counting it as new ;) I really enjoy this series.
d. Fury(New) This is on of my favorite series and authors.



Something Borrowed
a. Summer at Mustang Ridge(TBR) recommended by Jamie in PIFM~This was a really emotional read, I was suprised how much I liked it.
b. Protecting What's His(new) recommended by Gea in M&G
c. Feral Sins(new) recommended by Leslie in M&G~I really liked the heroine in this story.



Something Blue
a. Lion and the Falcon(Can't wait to read) I read a lot of Eve Langlais and always can count on her for a laugh.
b. Prelude(Can't wait to read) Blue cover, classical music, seems relaxing to me.
c. Atlantis Rising(New) Reading this series now, and am enjoying it.



I hope you find something to enjoy!

[Fran, Moderator]

Kat, I can help with repicks if you need it :)

[Elke]

Patience...Patience....Patience is a virtue right? Lol!!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Elke wrote: "Patience...Patience....Patience is a virtue right? Lol!!!"

I've never really seen why... =P

Thanks Breann and Fran! I'm just about to sit down to do some record keeping and I'll put you both down as volunteers.

[Dee]

Yeah Elke - it's a virtue that I completely lack!!

[Elke]

Dee wrote: "Yeah Elke - it's a virtue that I completely lack!!"

Lol!! Me too Dee!!

[Grace]

Elizabeth wrote: "Hi Grace,
here are your picks. Hopefully you'll find something you'd like to read!"

Thanks for all the great picks. There are so many I want to read! I'm going to start with these:



Hopefully I'll be able to get a few more in. I can't wait to get started reading. If only the 1st would come sooner.

[SandyC]

Zara wrote: "Hi Sandy

Here are my picks for you. I hope you can find something you would like to read.

1. Something Old:
My Favourite book (one of many!!): The Rosie Project
Your TBR: [book:Th..."

Thanks for the picks, Zara. I'm not sure what to read, but it's nice to have some great choices!

[Gigi]

Hi! Please add me to your repicks volunteer list.

[Ashley]

Hello Karen,
I am so happy we both got in. Even as latecomers lol. Here are my picks for you. I hope you enjoy them.

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue...

Brides carry one of each for good luck. These are often given to the bride by those close to her and are frequently sentimental. This month, lets spread the love by sharing some of our favorite books!

Something Old:
Law Man by Ashley, Kristen (TBR)- My favorite Kristen Ashley book. This series can be read out of order and this one is the absolute best.

The Notebook by Sparks, Nicholas (TBR)- This book has been on your shelf for two years. It is worth a read but make sure you have a tissue box.


Something New:
Going Too Far by Echols, Jennifer (NEW)- Wow it was hard to find an author that was not on you TBR list. This is my favorite book by this particular author.

Archer's Voice by Sheridan, Mia (NEW)- Buddy Read?


Something Borrowed:
Garden Spells by Allen, Sarah Addison (TBR)- This was recommended to me awhile ago and I loved it.

Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter (NEW)- This was recommended to me during one of the PIFM changes.


Something Blue:
Magic Bites by Andrews, Ilona (TBR)- I consistently like this couples books.

Beyond the Highland Mist by Moning, Karen Marie (NEW)- It’s new and blue. I loved this book.

[UnusualChild{beppy}]

mk, if you need me for re-picks, I can do it. the only thing is that i work 10 hour days right now, so it wouldn't happen during the day. it would definitely happen on the day, though.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Grace wrote: "Hi KarenH Sorry I took so long with your picks. I had fun picking for you and hope you find something to enjoy.

Something Old~~I had my work cut out for me for this one. Every time I thought of a ..."

Wow, thanks for the great picks, Grace! I know I'm going to be reading Kiss of a Demon King and hopefully several more. My biggest issue is going to be time though, so we'll see how many I can actually get to...

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Thanks Gigi and passionate kisses (aka beppy) I will keep you both in mind for repicks if necessary.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Ashley wrote: "Hello Karen,
I am so happy we both got in. Even as latecomers lol. Here are my picks for you. I hope you enjoy them."

Well, it was my intention for the latecomers to be dealt with during repicks. But I guess you all may as well go ahead and pick for the person below you! =)

[Ashley]

oops sorry I guess I jumped the gun.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Ashley wrote: "oops sorry I guess I jumped the gun."

It's all good!

[Zara's Retreat]

put me down as well to help with repicks.

[Nancy H]

Hi Runell,
Sorry it has taken me so long to get your picks up. If you can't find anything here that interests you, please let me know because there were lots more I could have recommended!

Something Old: One of my favorite authors: Sarah Addison Allen -
One of the oldest ones on our TBR:

Something New: Here are three new-to-you books that I think you will really like:

(definitely a WOW! book - I think you will really, really like this one!)


New Releases from your TBR that look really good:



Something Borrowed:
- I saw you liked the first one.
- on your TBR


Something Blue: The next in the Chesapeake Bay series, since I saw you liked the first one and this one definitely involves water:
Two with blue on the cover: and for something totally different,

Please tell me if you need some other choices.
Happy reading!

[[deleted user]]

Ashley wrote: "Hello Karen,
I am so happy we both got in. Even as latecomers lol. Here are my picks for you. I hope you enjoy them.

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue...

Brides ca..."

Hi Ashley , thanks for the wonderful picks ,
I think i will read Law Man ( Have just started reading KA and I love her books ) and Beyond The Highland Mist(I have been meaning to get back to that series) first :)

Btw I would love to buddy read archers voice with you , but I can only do so after the 15th as I am on vacation till then .

[Erin]

Hi Angi, so sorry for the late post. I had to take a midterm this weekend and studying took longer than I anticipated. Hope you find something you like here, or let me know and I can pick a few more.

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue...

Something Old: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh and Bunny and the Bear by Eve Langlais are two of my favorites and both the beginning of fun series. I saw Painted Blind by Michelle A. Hansen on your preferred shelf and it sounded pretty interesting.

Something New: An Accidental Goddess by Linnea Sinclair is another favorite of mine or The Kitchen God's Girlfriend by Candice Butler from your preffered shelf also sounds really interesting.

Something Borrowed: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison, Touched by an Alien by Gini Koch, and Elizabeth's Wolf by Lora Leigh are three of my favorites that have been recommended to me in the past.

Something Blue: Son of the Morning by Linda Howard and Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb are both by authors that I go back to over and over again when I am looking for a good read. Cerulean by Anna Kyss or or Tab Bennett and the Inbetween by Jes Young are both on your preferred shelf and sounded like interesting reads. Or, you seem to have enjoyed the rest of Rick Riordan's book, so maybe give The Son of Neptune a try.

[Valerie]

Hi Elke,

With the combination of picks from my shelves and yours - I hope there are one or two hear that you will enjoy.

Something Old:
New: Poughkeepsie by Debra Anastasia
TBR: Consumed by Emily Snow

Something New:
New: Life, Love, and a Polar Bear Tattoo by Heather Wardell This first story is available free on the author's website. If you get hooked, like I did, there are several companion stories.
TBR: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian

Something Borrowed:
New: Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson I love those Chinooks!
New: Slammed by Colleen Hoover

Something Blue:
TBR: Back to Buckhorn by Lori Foster
TBR: Fairytale Come Alive by Kristen Ashley

Happy Reading!

[Valerie]

Mary wrote: "Hey Valerie Hopefully you can find a few good books from here.

Something Old:
New: Wake by Lisa McMann - This is a paranormal ya series that I enjoyed.
TBR:Persuasion by..."

Thanks Mary. I was just about to start reading Breakable. If I can resist a little longer I will save it for June first! Otherwise, I will read The Truth About Forever.

[Erin]

MountainKat wrote: "Hi Erin, here are your picks! I struggled a bit coming up with them, your description on your profile and your more recent reads didn't match up completely. I tried to give you a wide variety, so..."

Thanks for the picks MountainKat and sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I really should update my profile, I don't think I have since I first joined GoodReads. I'm thinking of reading and either or . Thanks again!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Erin wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Hi Erin, here are your picks! I struggled a bit coming up with them, your description on your profile and your more recent reads didn't match up completely. I tried to give yo..."

I'm glad you found something you want to read! I loved Let's Hear It for the Boy, but I should warn you I was sobbing by the end. It was amazing for something so short and so very touching!

[Runell]

Nancy H wrote: "Hi Runell,
Sorry it has taken me so long to get your picks up. If you can't find anything here that interests you, please let me know because there were lots more I could have recommended!

Somethi..."

Thanks so much for the picks, Nancy! I'm going to try to get to as many of them as I can, but I'm definitely going to make sure that I read Personal Effects because I think you're right; I think I'm really going to like that one.

[Vi]

Pan, sorry it's taking me so long but I'll have you picks up soon!

[Erin]

MountainKat wrote: "Erin wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Hi Erin, here are your picks! I struggled a bit coming up with them, your description on your profile and your more recent reads didn't match up completely. I tri..."

Duly noted. I look forward to starting it.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

A little over 24 hours before repicks are assigned and only three people and the latecomers are waiting for picks!! Good job everyone! PMs have been sent as a reminder to all still missing.