2017 April Pick It For Me Challenge

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Mindy wrote: "I finished my first book The Governess Affair. I loved the strength of will of the main character. The fact that she does get a HEA made my day.
Thanks for the pick Karen H."

Glad you liked it, Mindy! Courtney Milan has become one of my favorite historical authors over the last year or so...I love her books!

[Tammie]

Dutch wrote: "Hey Tamiie

Here are your picks. I noted that you like books where there is a whole series to read so I have tried to pick new books that follow this. I hope you like them, if not let me know and I..."

Dutch wrote: "Hey Tamiie

Here are your picks. I noted that you like books where there is a whole series to read so I have tried to pick new books that follow this. I hope you like them, if not let me know and I..."

Dutch...I've finished A Plain & Fancy Christmas (really good) and First Grave on the Right...I loved it! I'll probably continue this series....working on Barely Breathing next.

Thanks for the great recs!

[Kaity]

May PIFM sign-ups are open :)

[Dutch]

Tammie wrote: "Dutch wrote: "Hey Tamiie

Here are your picks. I noted that you like books where there is a whole series to read so I have tried to pick new books that follow this. I hope you like them, if not let..."

Yay! I'm so glad :)

[Alexa]

Hello Pamela, I have finished 2 more recommendations. Both were enjoyed and rated 4 stars each! I don't know if I will have time for more this month, but I'm hoping so. I still have a few I want to read if possible.

4/5 stars - loved this one. I like that Sarina's characters aren't afraid to commit to a relationship, she has a main problem that is outside of the relationship. That isn't the norm in romance novels and I enjoy it.

4/5 stars - I enjoyed this one. Lots of action that kept me reading. It was a lot of fun. I'd never heard of this trilogy before, so thank you for introducing it to me!

Already reviewed:
5/5 stars
3/5 stars
2/5 stars

[Rachel C.]

Hi Lekshmy, just finished another one: The Rose & the Dagger. Loved it! Thanks again for the awesome picks :)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Hey Kait!

I read several of your picks this month, and all were either 4 or 5 star reads:

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 4/2/17 ★★★★★
When the Duke Returns 4/3/17 ★★★★
I Want to Hold Your Hand 4/7/17 ★★★★
The Only One 4/9/17 ★★★★


Also, there was one that I forgot to remove from my preferred shelf, so was actually reading it when the picks were made...another great one!

What it Takes 3/25/17 ★★★★★


If I can get through my challenge books with time left over at the end of the month I might squeeze in one more, but realistically I think I'm probably done...thanks for all the wonderful picks!

[jenny]

Nicole wrote: "Hi Jenny ☺ Here are my picks for you:


Green Eggs and Ham

✯ TBR: The Last Piece of My Heart by Paige Toon
✯ NEW: Full Package by ..."

Hi Nicole!

I only managed to read one of your picks this month:

I really enjoyed it! Thank you for the pick! If you're in the mood for a cute YA romance you should definitely read it :)

[Nicole]

Jenny (Ynnej) wrote: "Nicole wrote: "Hi Jenny ☺ Here are my picks for you:"

Hi jenny! Thanks for the recommendation :) Glad you tick something off your list. It's on my list and look forward to reading it.

[Jojo]

Hi Diane

I've read 2 books this month

Accidental Alpha - 4 stars - and I read the sequel
Midnight Secrets - 4 stars - and I read the rest of the series

Great picks - Thanks

[Mary-Megan]

Christine - I finished another book that you grabbed from my TBR list.

I'm really glad you picked it out. It was one I'd been hesitant to read but I really enjoyed it! I look forward to reading the rest of the series. Thanks for choosing it for me.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Jojo wrote: "Hi Diane

I've read 2 books this month

Accidental Alpha - 4 stars - and I read the sequel
Midnight Secrets - 4 stars - and I read the rest of the series

Great pic..."

Glad you liked them!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Enqi I finished two of my picks this month:

When the Duke Returns by Eloisa James 4.8.17
Twist by Kylie Scott 4.19.17

I really enjoyed them both! I might get to one more, but I'm not counting on it. Thanks for the great picks this month!

[Sonja]

Finished a recommended book today!
Halfway to the Grave
Thank you Ezi for the GREAT recommend! **** for sure! Now I'm anxiously awaiting the next book in the series and another series to immerse myself in! LOL!
3/10 for me for April... maybe 4 if I can get A Knight's Enchantment read by Monday!

[Christine]

Mary-Megan wrote: "Christine - I finished another book that you grabbed from my TBR list.

I'm really glad you picked it out. It was one I'd been hesitant to read but I really enjoyed it!..."

Hahaha. I do that too (where I put books in my TBR but then I'm hesitant to read). I kind of rely on these PIFM challenges to get that little push I need to read them.

[Elke]

Rachel,

I finished my 2nd pick -pretty cute! Will probably continue with the series!

thanks again for the picks!

[Danielle Gypsy Soul]

I read a lot of the picks this month:

★★★★
★★★★
★★★★★
★★★
★★★★
★★★
★

[Mary-Megan]

Christine wrote: "Hahaha. I do that too (where I put books in my TBR but then I'm hesitant to read). I kind of rely on these PIFM challenges to get that little push I need to read them."

Exactly! Most of the books on my PIFM list are ones I've owned forever and haven't read. It definitely gives me a little push to get those books read.

[Nancy H]

Hi Danielle Gypsy Soul,
I finished #3 for the month - Crooked Heart , and it was EXCELLENT! It involves an affair between neighbors, a murder, a disappearance, sparks between a policeman and an Episcopal priest, and many twists and turns along the way, plus a surprise ending.

I am reading two more really good ones from your list, and I hope to finish them by the end of the month. If not, they will just be finished in May - lol. Thanks for the great picks!

[Kaity]

Sonja wrote: "Okay Kait, here are your picks!
Green Eggs and Ham:
TBR: The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires - I just read this one (check my review) and really enjoyed this - laughed out loud many times. I r..."

Grrr!! I was so hoping to fit a bunch of your recommendations in and I think I'm rounding out the month with only having read one :( (I have a recent addiction to team challenges in another group and am still learning reading time management with them).
It was one I knew I wasn't going to love but I realllllly appreciate the push to read it. I read Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover and gave it three stars. I hate miscommunication story lines which was the basis for this one so I'm actually really happy with the 3 star rating.
Thank you SO much for all of your picks for me. I've jotted them all down and will definitely make time to read them as soon as I can!

[Sonja]

Kait wrote: "Sonja wrote: "Okay Kait, here are your picks!
Green Eggs and Ham:
TBR: The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires - I just read this one (check my review) and really enjoyed this - laughed out loud m..."

No worries, Kait! I tend to agrre with you on the miscommunication story lines. I love the series, but don't think that one was as strong as the other three were. Anyway, glad you finished the series and hope you get a chance to read others later on. Lmk how they are!

[Sonja]

Four down!
Finished A Knight's Enchantment tonight. Thank goodness for lazy days... that'll do it for me this month I think...
Now just sitting here waiting for May... :D

[LaurLa]

Fran wrote: "Hi LaurLa!

Here are your picks...I hope you find something you like here! Happy Reading!"

Fran - thanks again for all the picks! I was able to get to five this month :-D

Green Eggs and Ham:
✔TBR:Sweeter With You - Susan Mallery ~ green on cover - 04.07 ★★★


The Boxcar Children:
✔TBR: Mischief and the Masters - Cherise Sinclair ~ they are cousins, a little cheat :) - 04.14 ★★★★★


A Wrinkle in Time:
✔TBR: Rock Chick Reawakening - Kristen Ashley ~ mostly black cover - 04.27 ★★★★★


Winnie-the-Pooh:
✔TBR: Every Beat of My Heart - Bella Andre ~ sky is visible - 04.29 ★★★★


Little House in the Big Woods:
✔TBR: Savage Urges - Suzanne Wright ~ trees on cover - 04.18 ★★★★

[☘KathyD☘]

Completed April Books
Alexis...thanks for the great picks...I wasn't able to sneak in any new books, but they are on my radar for another month! =)

Pippi Longstocking
Unleash the Night, Sherrilyn Kenyon – 4/24/17 – ✮✮✮✮✰ — (tbr)

The Boxcar Children
Judgment in Death, J.D. Robb – 4/26/17 – ✮✮✮✮✮ — (tbr)

A Wrinkle in Time
Angelfall, Susan Ee – 4/8/17 – ✮✮✮✮✰ — (tbr)

Little House in the Big Woods
The Duchess War, Courtney Milan – 4/29/17 – ✮✮✮✮✰ — (tbr)

[Mary-Megan]

I snuck another one in! Hero at Large was recommended in the April PIFM as well as May's PIFM, so I figured I might as well read it. I was not impressed.

[Shelby]

☘KathyD☘ wrote: "Hi Shelby...sorry for the delay...hope you enjoy these picks!

Green Eggs and Ham
Forging the Future, Mary Calmes — green cover (tbr)
Listen to Me, Kristen Proby — s..."

Thanks so much for the picks KathyD! I got through

     ☑ Forging the Future (4/9) ★★★★½
     ☑ The Mistake (4/19) ★★★★
     ☑ Second Grave on the Left (4/25) ★★★★★
     ☑ Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord (4/21) ★★★★

and really enjoyed all of them! :)

[Pamela]

Alexis wrote: "Hello Pamela, I have finished 2 more recommendations. Both were enjoyed and rated 4 stars each! I don't know if I will have time for more this month, but I'm hoping so. I still have a few I want to..."

Glad you found something you liked :)
For me Ash was kind of like "Divergent" with vampires - I really enjoyed it too :)

[Pamela]

Nancy H
I finished 2 of your picks this last month: Cement Heart and The Great Escape and rated both 3 stars. I still wonder why the guy in "The Great Escape" was named Panda ;)
Thanks for the picks!

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Suzanne, I finished 3 picks and enjoyed them all. Thanks!

[Nancy H]

Nancy H wrote: "Hi Danielle Gypsy Soul,
I finished #3 for the month - Crooked Heart, and it was EXCELLENT! It involves an affair between neighbors, a murder, a dis..."

I just managed to get one more finished by month's end, Two Birds with One Stone , and it was really good. I am reading the next Kate White one, but didn't get it finished in time to count it for April. Just too many good books out there - lol. Thanks for the great picks! Happy May Reading to you as well.

[Nancy H]

Pamela wrote: "Nancy H
I finished 2 of your picks this last month: Cement Heart and The Great Escape and rated both 3 stars. I still wonder why the guy in "The Great Escape" was na..."

Glad you found something you liked and that you got them read, Pamela. Happy May Reading!

[Fran, Moderator]

LaurLa wrote: "Fran - thanks again for all the picks! I was able to get to five this month :-D"

Wow, you were able to get to so many! I'm so glad you enjoyed them!

[Christine]

Mary-Megan wrote: "I snuck another one in! Hero at Large was recommended in the April PIFM as well as May's PIFM, so I figured I might as well read it. I was not impressed."

Bummer. Sorry it wasn't good. :(

[Mary-Megan]

Christine wrote: "Bummer. Sorry it wasn't good. :( "

Not your fault - you didn't write it. Besides, I didn't have high expectations for the book, so it wasn't a big letdown. :)