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2017 January Pick-It-For-Me-Challenge!
Chan wrote: "Hi Rachel C., I had a lot of fun searching your shelf and looking for books. Enjoy!..."
I see quite a few I would like to read this coming month :) I've already read Gabriel's Inferno, but I might just read it again because I haven't read it in too long (definitely a favorite)!
UnusualChild{beppy} wrote: "hi, leighwe didn't have a lot of books in common, but you seem to like pnr and uf, so i picked some new ones for you, as well as some different genres.
Archie
[book:Nice Dragons Finish Last|2042..."
Thank you for the great picks. Not sure what I will read first.
Ashley wrote: "Hello Tammie,Here are my picks for you. I hope you enjoy them.
1. Archie- the main character, a redhead, and the one who started it all.
Mine Till Midnight by Kleypas, Lisa (TBR) - First in the..."
Thanks Ashely for the great picks...I will definitely read a couple of these!
Rachel C. wrote: "Chan wrote: "Hi Rachel C., I had a lot of fun searching your shelf and looking for books. Enjoy!..."
I see quite a few I would like to read this coming month :) I've already read Gabriel's Infern..."
Sorry about that, Rachel C. Would you like for me to re-pick that one?
No, it's all good :) many other awesome choices and I've also been looking for a reason to reread it!
Rachel C. wrote: "No, it's all good :) many other awesome choices and I've also been looking for a reason to reread it!"Oh good. Well, there are several of the books (tbr and new) that I suggested for you that look really interesting to me. If you write a review on the book(s) that you decide to read, can you send me the link?
For UnusualChild(beppy)Here are some choices--the TBR are from your holding shelf
Archie(first in series) TBR
New
Betty&Veronica (both short) TBR
new
Moose (sports) TBR
New
Jughead (food) New
or
Kevin (LGBT) TBR
or
Josie (musicians) New
or
Archie (friends or multiple people on cover) TBR
or New
Riverdale (small town) TBR
New
(It's been a while since I read this and I know the movie is coming out but I rarely give 5 stars and this is one of them for me. I seem to recall it's a small town but the link for this version shows a road so I am covered either way!) Hope one of these appeals for your January reading
To Rebecca:Here are your picks for the 2017 January pick it for me:
1) Archie- the main character, a redhead, and the one who started it all.
Recommend a book that is the first in a series, or a book with orange on the cover.
Touch of Iron by Timandra Whitecastle
2) Betty&Veronica- Both vie for Archie's attention, and both get a smaller amount of it.
Recommend a shorter book, or a book with yellow and/or black on the cover
Bitter of Tongue by Cassandra Clare
3) Moose- One of the gang, an athlete.
Recommend a book with a sports theme or a character who plays a sport in the story, or a book with an animal in it.
The Werewolf's Kiss by Cheri Scotch
4) Jughead Jones- Archie's best friend and lover of food and his gray crown hat.
Recommend a book with a character or setting in the food industry or a book with gray on the cover.
Shades of Gray by Amanda Ashley
5) Kevin Keller- A newer friend of the Archie gang, and the first LGBT character.
Recommend a new release or a book with an LGBT character.
Edge of Darkness by Christine Feehan
6) Josie & the Pussycats- A spin off of Archie and friends of theirs who play in a band.
Recommend a book with music or a musician in the story or a book with blue on the cover
Even White Trash Zombies Gets the Blues by Diana Rowland
7) The Archie Gang- a group of friends who live in the same town in the Archie Comic universe.
Recommend a book with a friendship theme, has friends in the story or a book with more than one person on the cover.
The Last American Vampire by Seth Grahame-Smith
8) Riverdale- the small town the Archie Gang lives in.
Recommend a small-town romance or a book with a building or road on the cover
Riverdale- the small town the Archie Gang lives in.
Recommend a small-town romance or a book with a building or road on the cover
Haunted House Diaries by William Hall
I hope you enjoy these picks. If any need to be changed, please let me know.
Have a great day!!
--Drew
Valeria wrote: "Hello Andrew,Here are my picks for you. I hope you enjoy them.
1. Archie- the main character, a redhead, and the one who started it all.
Recommend a book that is the first in a series, or a book ..."
Thank you for these picks!! I cannot wait until Jan 1 to start reading them!!
Enjoy your day!!
--Drew
Andrew wrote: "To Rebecca:Here are your picks for the 2017 January pick it for me:
1) Archie- the main character, a redhead, and the one who started it all.
Recommend a book that is the first in a series, or a ..."
Thankyou
Fran, here are my picks for you. Your bookshelf makes me think that our taste in books is very similar! Please let me know if you need any re-picks. I'm a first-timer and still learning. :)1: Anything but Minor by Kate Stewart (TBR)
2: Tutti Frutti by Tony Healey (New)
3: Draw Play by Tia Lewis (New)
4: Beauty and the Feast by Julia Barrett (New)
5. Merry Christmas, Mr. Miggles by Eli Easton (TBR)
6. Crazy by Arabella Quinn (TBR)
7. RoomHate by Penelope Ward (New)
8. Covet Thy Neighbor by L.A. Witt (TBR)
If any of the "new" books are lendable, you're more than welcome to borrow it from me. Have fun!
Kiara, I'm going to ask you to select all my books from now on....you've got great taste! :) I'm anxious to get started, especially on the new books. Those sound excellent! Thanks so much!Camille
Camille wrote: "Fran, here are my picks for you. Your bookshelf makes me think that our taste in books is very similar! Please let me know if you need any re-picks. I'm a first-timer and still learning. :)1: [bo..."
Thank you so much for the great picks Camille! So many great choices, I'm excited for January :)
Hi Ashley Here are my picks for you. I hope you find something great to read :)1. Archie-
TBR- A Rush of Wings
New- Tall, Tatted and Tempting
2. Betty&Veronica-
TBR- Archangel's Enigma
New- Paid For
3. Moose-
TBR- Magic Shifts
New- Spare Hearts (a sports theme)
4. Jughead Jones-
TBR- Easy Love
New- Luckiest Girl Alive
5. Kevin Keller-
TBR- Seth & Greyson
New- One More Day
6. Josie & the Pussycats-
TBR: Maybe Someday
New: The Nest
7. The Archie Gang-
TBR- Just the Sexiest Man Alive
New- Listen to Me
8. Riverdale-
TBR- The House on Tradd Street
New- Neighbors
~KarenH~ wrote: "Hey Elke! I'm looking forward to doing your picks, and had hoped to get to them today, but RL is wiping me out right now! Chances are I won't get to them until the 26th now, but if I can sneak them..."Hi KarenH! No worries...patiently waiting! ;)
Chan wrote: "Hi Rachel C., I had a lot of fun searching your shelf and looking for books. Enjoy!
1. Archie
For the Love of the Duke (tbr) – first in a series
Against the Cage (new) – first in a series
[bookco..."
I know this isn't my list or anything but I just wanted to comment...
I really liked "For the Love of the Duke".. AND it's free. haha.
Cerys,Here are your picks hope you find one you like!
1. The Darkest Hour -the start to a great series
2. Shopping for a Billionaire -short, sweet, and funny!
3. Pucked -a food sports themed book!
4. Love Life -looks like an interesting book!
5. Sweet Little Lies-this is by one of my favorite authors. It's a great start to an even better series so far!
6. Share Me -all about the music!
7. Some Girls Bite -one of my favorite series based in my hometown Chicago!
8. Changing Course -has a road on the cover, but a pretty good book as well!
Aneerah, I didn't forget - working on your picks now! I will have them done by tonight, I promise! There is no way I am getting up early enough to do them in the morning! =P
Hey Sandra,here are your picks. Took me some time to find books that are 'new' to you since your tbr is huge. ;) I hope you find something you like.
1. TBR Absolute Beginners
New Insatiable
2. TBR Rough
New My Best Friend's Brother
3. TBR Divorced, Desperate and Delicious
New Anything but Minor
4. TBR This Regret
5. TBR Shirts vs. Skins
New After We Fall
6. TBR Dirty Wicked Lust
New RoomHate
7. TBR Danger in Paradise
New Pretend You're Mine
8. TBR Derailed
New Wait for Me
Leigh wrote: "Pamela,1.
(tbr)
(new)2.
(tbr)
(new)3.
(t..."Thank you so much for the picks, Leigh! I see quite a few I'm looking forward to reading next month! :)
Pamela wrote: "Hey Sandra,here are your picks. Took me some time to find books that are 'new' to you since your tbr is huge. ;) I hope you find something you like.
1. TBR Absolute Beginners
New..."
Wow Pamela, everything looks right up my ally. I might have to read them all! Yeah I go a bit mad clicking books for my tbr! At this stage if i haven't read it, it's fine to use!
Elke wrote: "Hi KarenH! No worries...patiently waiting! ;)"Yikes! I'm glad you're patient because the holidays did me in this year and I completely forgot until just now. I'll have your picks up this evening, I promise!
☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Hi Ashley Here are my picks for you. I hope you find something great to read :)1. Archie-
TBR- A Rush of Wings
New- Tall, Tatted and Tempting
[bookcover:A Rush of..."
Thank you for the picks.
Christine Sorry for the delay...
Hope you enjoy :)
1. Archie- Flat-Out Love - Jessica Park
[A book that is the first in a series]
2. Betty&Veronica- Double Dare - Rhonda Nelson
[A shorter book]
3. Moose- Things Liars Say - Sara Ney
[A book with a sports theme or a character who plays a sport]
4. Jughead Jones- Recipe for Kisses - Michelle Major
[A character or setting in the food industry]
5. Kevin Keller- Something About You - Jea Hawkins
[An LGBT character]
6. Josie & the Pussycats- Outlander - Diana Gabaldon
[Blue on the cover]
7. The Archie Gang- The Hating Game - Sally Thorne
[More than one person on the cover]
8. Riverdale- Bluegrass Undercover - Kathleen Brooks
[A small-town romance]
Hi Aneerah! Finally, here are your picks! I gave you one off your preferred shelf and a new one for each rule so you should be able to find something - I've got my fingers crossed anyway!1. Archie:
TBR: Retrieval by Aly Martinez
NEW: On Dublin Street by Samantha Young
2. Betty & Veronica:
TBR: Masked Definitions by A.E. Murphy
NEW: The Governess Affair by Courtney Milan
3. Moose:
TBR: He Loves Lucy by Susan Donovan
NEW: The Year We Fell Down by Sarina Bowen
4. Jughead Jones:
TBR: Illusion by J.S. Cooper
NEW: Something About You by Julie James
5. Kevin Keller:
TBR: Split by J.B. Salsbury
NEW: Sweet Little Lies by Jill Shalvis
6. Josie & the Pussycats:
TBR: The Debt by Karina Halle
NEW: Lick by Kylie Scott
7. The Archie Gang:
TBR: My Skylar by Penelope Ward
NEW: Hard as It Gets by Laura Kaye
8. Riverdale:
TBR: Annie's Song by Catherine Anderson
NEW: Nuts by Alice Clayton
Happy New Year's Reading!!
Cerys wrote: "Christine Sorry for the delay...
Hope you enjoy :)
1. Archie- Flat-Out Love - Jessica Park
[A book that is the first in a series]
2. Betty&Veronica- Double Dare..."
Cerys,
Thanks so much for the picks! (Sorry my read lists are so small.. I JUST started goodreads) They all look like books I will really enjoy.
I know for sure I will read Flat-Out Love, Things Liars Say, and The Hating Game.
Reminders have been sent out to those that haven't made their picks yetDeadline is tomorrow morning, Dec. 28th by 10 am.
Not too much longer until we can start reading for January!
Fran wrote: "Hi Suzanne!Here are your picks for January. Your tbr was massive, lol. I hope I found a few goodies here for you :)
1.first in a series
Shadow Game-tbr- good start to a great series
..."
Thanks for braving my TBR list!! I can't wait to get into them!
Hi PamHere is your list for January :)
Archie
TBR-
Soulless
TBR-
Me Before You
Betty&Veronica
TBR-
Every Heart a Doorway
TBR-
Reaper's Property
Moose
TBR-
The Mane Event
New-
The Friend Zone
Jughead Jones
TBR-
The Secret Life of Bees
New-
Chocolat
Kevin Keller
TBR-
What Light
New-
The Silent Songbird
Josie & the Pussycats
TBR-
Fourplay
New-
True Love Story
The Archie Gang
New-
Looking for Alaska
New-
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
Riverdale
TBR-
Just Listen
New-
Twisted Perfection
Happy reading :)
Wish you a very happy New year :) :)
Hello Heather! I hope you enjoy your picks this month!1. Archie- the main character, a redhead, and the one who started it all.
Recommend a book that is the first in a series:
Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop
Book with orange on the cover:
The Shoemaker's Wife by Adriana Trigiani
2. Betty&Veronica- Both vie for Archie's attention, and both get a smaller amount of it.
Recommend a shorter book:
One Con Glory by Sarah Kuhn
Book with yellow Cover:
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisin
Black Cover:
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia
3. Moose- One of the gang, an athlete.
Recommend a book with a sports theme:
See Jane Score by Rachel Gibson *New*
Book with an animal in it:
Rescue My Heart by Jill Shalvis *New*
4. Jughead Jones- Archie's best friend and lover of food and his gray crown hat.
Recommend a book with a character or setting in the food industry:
The Burnt Toast B&B by Heidi Belleau
A book with gray on the cover:
Grave Witch by Kalayna Price
5. Kevin Keller- A newer friend of the Archie gang, and the first LGBT character.
Recommend a new release:
The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher *NEW*
A book with an LGBT character:
Everything Leads to You by Nina LaCour
6. Josie & the Pussycats- A spin off of Archie and friends of theirs who play in a band.
Recommend a book with music or a musician in the story:
Easy by Tammara Webber *NEW*
A book with blue on the cover:
For Darkness Shows the Stars by Diana Peterfreund
7. The Archie Gang- a group of friends who live in the same town in the Archie Comic universe.
Recommend a book with a friendship theme:
Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson
Has friends in the story:
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
A book with more than one person on the cover:
Hot for Him by Sarah Mayberry
8. Riverdale- the small town the Archie Gang lives in.
Recommend a small-town romance:
Don't Forget to Smile by Kathleen Gilles Seidel
A book with a building or road on the cover:
Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion
Hi Elke! Again, I'm so sorry to make you wait so long! This holiday season has just done me in...between finding out 10 days before Christmas that it was going to be at my house, and then spending 2+ of those 10 days sitting in the hospital with my mom, my brain is just about fried. I picked one from your preferred shelf and one new to you for each category, so hopefully you'll find plenty of interest to choose from!1. Archie:
TBR: Under Pressure - Haven't read this, but Lori Foster's RS are always good.
New: Virgin River - There's just something about Robyn Carr...her books are like comfort food for me, especially in audio.
2. Betty &Veronica:
TBR: Rock Chick Reawakening
New: 72 Hours - This is one of Shannon Stacey's very early works - I like her newer stuff better, but this was still good.
3. Moose:
TBR: Pucked Up - I really don't need to know about another hockey series...
New: Alex
4. Jughead Jones:
TBR: Eleventh Grave in Moonlight - I need to get back to this series...still a few books back
New: Into the Fire - If you do the A-Z yearly challenges, this is a 'U' author!
5. Kevin Keller:
TBR: Blood Vow - I've got this on my list for January, too...can't wait!
New: The Ghost on My Couch - I didn't notice any m/m on your shelves, and I generally don't recommend it unless I know the person I'm picking for is interested. If you're not, of course feel free to just ignore this one, but if you are, this is a very sweet, funny story with no sex (on or off the page).
6. Josie & the Pussycats:
TBR: Kodiak's Claim - Eve Langlais always just makes me laugh
New: Play
7. The Archie Gang:
TBR: Silver Girl - I need to check this one out more - sounds very interesting!
New: The Substitute - I was very pleasantly surprised by this - picked it up on a whim as a freebie, and ended up really enjoying it and adding the rest of the series to my wishlist!
8. Riverdale:
TBR: Collide
New: The Sweet Gum Tree - This is one of those books that has so many things in it that I usually don't care for, but somehow it just sucked me in and stayed with me long after I finished it.
Happy Reading!
Suzanne wrote: "Hello Heather! I hope you enjoy your picks this month!1. Archie- the main character, a redhead, and the one who started it all.
Recommend a book that is the first in a series:
[book:Daughter of t..."
Thanks Suzanne!
Hi Aminko!!! I am so sorry for making you wait!! I really hope you find your picks worth it, though :-P I enjoyed looking through your TBR. Let me know if you need any re-picks. Happy Reading!!
Archie
✧TBR: The Duke in My Bed - Amelia Grey ~ first in series
✧NEW: Beyond Shame - Kit Rocha ~ I started this series this year and am enjoying it!
Betty & Veronica
✧TBR: My Scandalous Duke - Theresa Romain ~ shortest book on your TBR
✧NEW: Excavated - Noelle Adams ~ shorter book by an author you seem to enjoy
Moose
✧TBR: Beauty and the Running Back - Colleen Master ~ the H is a football player
✧NEW: The Hooker and the Hermit - L.H. Cosway ~ My son plays rugby so now I have a weakness for all things rugby.
Jughead Jones
✧TBR: The Name of the Game - Jennifer Dawson ~ the h is a baker
✧NEW: Baker's Law - Denise McDonald ~ the h is a baker
Kevin Keller
✧TBR: The Goal - Elle Kennedy ~ second newest release on your TBR
✧NEW: Moonshadow - Thea Harrison ~ new release, new series for you though it is on your to read shelf
Josie & the Pussycats
✧TBR: Overwhelmed by You - Nashoda Rose ~ the H is lead guitarist in the rock band
✧NEW: Sonata for a Scoundrel - Anthea Lawson ~ the h is a music composer, the H a musician. Unusual premise for a historical.
The Archie Gang
✧TBR: The Drafter - Kim Harrison ~ Not sure how prominent the friendships are in this one but it looked SO interesting! She does rely on friends, it seems, to help her get out of trouble…
✧NEW: The Genius and the Muse - Elizabeth Hunter ~ one of my favorite reads this year and while a romance, friends are the heart of this story
Riverdale
✧TBR: Wild Child - Molly O'Keefe ~ there is romance and it's in a small town ;-)
✧NEW: For You - Kristen Ashley ~ KA is not new to you but this series is set in a small town… which happens to be mine!
Tammie wrote: "LaurLa—I hope you enjoy some of these picks. ‘Completely New’ to you were difficult to find as you have read so many books and have quite a lot of your ‘to-read’ shelf. Enjoy the holiday! 1. Arch..."
Thanks, Tammie! can't wait to get started on a couple of my TBR picks, but there's some new ones here that look intriguing too!!
~KarenH~ wrote: "Hi Elke! Again, I'm so sorry to make you wait so long! This holiday season has just done me in...between finding out 10 days before Christmas that it was going to be at my house, and then spending ..."KarenH,
No worries on the wait! It was worth it! ;)
thanks so much for the great picks!
Fran wrote: "Re-picks-Tammie picks for Valeria"
Fran, I am working on Valeria's picks, but if you want Tammie to do it, that's fine. I have had so much company until 3:30 this morning that I couldn't get to it until now.
Hi Valeria,Sorry I am so late with your picks! Christmas company and non-stop schedule prevented me from getting back here sooner. I hope you can find some picks that you like, and if not, PLEASE let me know and I will choose some more for you.
First in series: Ever the Hunted
or To All the Boys I've Loved Before
(really good!)Yellow on cover: Pretty Little Liars
Sports theme: The Maze Runner
Gray on cover, food industry: gray - The Awakening
and food- Getting Skinny
New release: Everything We Keep
Blue on cover: Anna and the French Kiss
(blue sky on cover - really good!)More than one person on cover: The Summer I Turned Pretty
(really good!)Small town romance, road on cover: Eleanor & Park and because they are standing on what looks like a road, Close to You
(both are really good)I hope you can find something you like. Again, if you don't, PLEASE let me know and I can easily pick some more for you to choose from.
Sorry again for being so late. Happy reading!
Valeria wrote: "Hello Andrew,Here are my picks for you. I hope you enjoy them.
1. Archie- the main character, a redhead, and the one who started it all.
Recommend a book that is the first in a series, or a book ..."
Hello Valeria!!
Since you did a FABULOUS job with the picks, how about you pick the first book for me to read??
--Drew
Nancy H wrote: "Fran wrote: "Re-picks-Tammie picks for Valeria"
Fran, I am working on Valeria's picks, but if you want Tammie to do it, that's fine. I have had so much company until 3:30 this morning that I cou..."
Thanks NancyH!
If Tammie still wants to give Valeria picks, she can, but I will let her know that you already did it, in case she is busy today :)
Can i start reading my books as soon as i get them because they just came in the library today. Is it okay if i read them now or do i actually have to wait till January?
Hi Kiara...in order for the book to count for the challenge, you need to wait until next month. But remember, you only need to read one to complete the challenge, so if you have more than one that you want to read and want to go ahead and start early that's fine, as long as you read one book completely in the month of January, start to finish.
~KarenH~ wrote: "Hi Kiara...in order for the book to count for the challenge, you need to wait until next month. But remember, you only need to read one to complete the challenge, so if you have more than one that ..."ohh okay, well yeah i ordered 2 , so i can probably finish one of them before the first, cause its in like 3 days lol. Thank you (:
Andrew wrote: "Valeria wrote: "Hello Andrew,Here are my picks for you. I hope you enjoy them.
1. Archie- the main character, a redhead, and the one who started it all.
Recommend a book that is the first in a se..."
Thanks Andrew, I will love too. I choose Everything leads to you because I love that book, is full of romance and adventure, and I think you will really like it too!!
Nancy H wrote: "
Hi Valeria,Sorry I am so late with your picks! Christmas company and non-stop schedule prevented me from getting back here sooner. I hope you can find some pick..."
Thank You Nancy, is going to be really hard to just pick one, don't worry about the lateness I understand this time of the year is really busy for some of us. I'm still not sure which I am gonna pick, but I will let you know asap.
Kiara wrote: "Can i start reading my books as soon as i get them because they just came in the library today. Is it okay if i read them now or do i actually have to wait till January?"Hi Kiara, you have to wait till Jan
LaurLa wrote: "Hi Aminko!!! I am so sorry for making you wait!! I really hope you find your picks worth it, though :-P I enjoyed looking through your TBR. Let me know if you need any re-picks. Happy Reading!!
A..."
Hi LaurLa,
Thank you so much for picking suc a great selection for me. I'm not sure where I'll start but am very glad I don't have to wait too long to dive into this group of books.
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Here are my picks for you. I hope you enjoy them.
1. Archie- the main character, a redhead, and the one who started it all.
Recommend a book that is the first in a series, or a book with orange on the cover.
TBR: Reason to Breathe (Breathing 1) by Rebecca Donovan (First in series).
2. Betty & Veronica- Both vie for Archie's attention, and both get a smaller amount of it.
Recommend a shorter book, or a book with yellow and/or black on the cover
TBR: Young House Love: An eShort Story by Diane Ludlow (Short Book)
3. Moose- One of the gang, an athlete.
Recommend a book with a sports theme or a character who plays a sport in the story, or a book with an animal in it.
New: The Perfect Stroke (Lucas Brothers #1) by Jordan Marie (Sport Theme)
4. Jughead Jones- Archie's best friend and lover of food and his gray crown hat.
Recommend a book with a character or setting in the food industry or a book with gray on the cover.
TBR: Bait (Angler #1) by Annie Nicholas (Gray Cover)
5. Kevin Keller- A newer friend of the Archie gang, and the first LGBT character.
Recommend a new release or a book with an LGBT character.
New: Everything Leads to You by Nina LaCour (LGBT)
6. Josie & the Pussycats- A spin off of Archie and friends of theirs who play in a band.
Recommend a book with music or a musician in the story or a book with blue on the cover.
TBR: Hopeless (Hopeless #1) by Colleen Hoover (Blue cover)
7. The Archie Gang- a group of friends who live in the same town in the Archie Comic universe.
Recommend a book with a friendship theme, has friends in the story or a book with more than one person on the cover.
New: Truth & Beauty by Ann Patchett (Friendship)
8. Riverdale- the small town the Archie Gang lives in.
Recommend a small-town romance or a book with a building or road on the cover.
New: Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks (Small Town Romance)