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2017 July Pick-It-For-Me-Challenge!
Hey Shelby,Hope you find something good to read
1. HP & the Philosopher's Stone
TBR: A Promise of Fire (1st in series)
In a semi-Greek Mythology world soldiers and a circus performer go on a reluctant road trip.
Journey, Magic, Hidden Identity
New: Etched in Bone (magical elements)
2. HP & the Chamber of Secrets
TBR: One Fell Sweep (unique characters)
An intergalactic B&B keeper based near the heart of TX meet some interesting characters.
Magic, Politics, Humor
New: The Rogue Not Taken (character in peril)
Woman desperate to flee town hitches a ride on the wrong carriage...
On the road, Mulan, Historical
3. HP & the Prisoner of Azkaban
TBR: Howl For It (shapeshifters)
New: Moonstruck (shapeshifters)
Toxic Masculinity Ruins the Party Again! So the denizens of this small town will have no more of that business.
Werewolves, Witches, Small Town
4. HP & the Goblet of Fire
TBR: Wallbanger (enemies to lovers)
San Francisco apartment dwellers share a very thin wall; hilarity ensues.
Enemies to lovers, Neighbors, Banter
New: Nice Dragons Finish Last (dragon)
A dragon is kicked out of his clan for not being blood thirsty enough and sent into the world to prove himself.
Magic, Mythology, Ghost Cats
5. HP& the Order of the Phoenix
TBR: Cream of the Crop (humorous)
Cheese + Love
Strong Silent Type, Food, Humor
New: The Heist (law enforcement)
An FBI agent and crook work together to take down a big bad guy.
On the road, Enemies to Lovers, Humor
6. HP& the Half Blood Prince
TBR: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (good vs. evil)
Yeah this is a little bit on the nose for this one, but it was on your list so there you go.
New: The Copper (nobility)
Constable and a lord after a super awkward meet-cute work together to catch a killer.
Historical, Forbidden Love, Class Difference
7. HP & the Deathly Hallows
TBR: Taming The Lion Tamer (dark cover)
New: Mistress of the Art of Death (dark cover)
An Italian educated medical examiner travels to Medieval Cambridge to investigate suspicious matters.
Crime, Medieval, Friends to lovers
8. Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them
TBR: Draakenwood (new release 6/2)
New: His Very Own Girl (historical)
A British female pilot and an American Army medic meet during WWII.
WWII, Friends to lovers, Military
Hi Jane!Here you go, I hope you find a goodie in this list :)
I tried to find a few new m/m titles for you.....you've read a lot!
Enjoy!!
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone -
Trust the Focus- tbr-1st in series- I really liked this one!
Treasure- tbr- magic
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets -
Brad- tbr- he seems unique
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban -
Little Wolf- tbr- shapeshifter
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire -
Cronin's Key III- tbr- dragon
Summer Heat- new- Spain setting
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix -
With This Bling- tbr- P.I.
The Chimera Affair- new- spy
Will & Patrick Wake Up Married- new- this one is funny and quirky
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince -
Switched- new- was previously recommended to me
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -
Fast Connection- tbr- great secondary characters- I really enjoyed this one!
Waiting for Clark- new- dark cover- this one is so cute!
✨🏰 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them -
A Working Man-tbr- NY setting
Oh boy, I get to pick for KathyD!! That is always fun, but so hard to narrow down! Just to let you know, it might take a little while to get them done. I'm typing one handed and on pain meds after getting my shoulder repaired, so I'm going to take it slow and hopefully come up with some good ones for you. =)
Fran wrote: "Hi Jane!Here you go, I hope you find a goodie in this list :)
I tried to find a few new m/m titles for you.....you've read a lot!
Enjoy!!
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone -
[book:Tru..."
Whoa! Thanks Fran! These look great :) Hoping to get to quite a few this month and looking forward to checking out the books that are new :D
Hi Enqi, hope you enjoy some of these books1. 1st in a series and has magical elements
TBR: The Bird and the Sword
Amy Harmon is one of my favorite authors and I loved this book. It's book 1 in this series but can be read as a standalone with no cliffhanger.
New: The Golden Dynasty
2. Character who needs saving
TBR: Broken
This was such a great story. I love men in uniform and heroes with disabilities. This book had both!
New:King of Hearts
Talk about a tortured hero! Book 3 of an amazing series. Can be read as a standalone.
3. Shapeshifter
New: Feral Sins
This was a really fun and sexy book to read. It's a good mix of erotica, paranormal and snarky humor.
4. Enemies to lovers theme
New: Perfection
This was lol hilarious book. It's book 2 in the series but can be read as a standalone.
5. Long book
TBR: The Bronze Horseman
Holy Moly! Absolute must read! One of my favorite books of all times!! Perfection! All the stars in the world. Of course this is book 1 of 3 and all must be read. These are not standalones. They are all pretty long but by the end you will wish it never ends.
6. Previous recommendation
TBR: Thoughtless
This is one of the books that really made the New Adult genre as popular as it is now. I have a love-hate relationship with this book. My emotions were all over the place while reading this.
7. Epic ending
New: The Sea of Tranquility
This ending blew me away. Read this a few years ago and still in awe. It's YA/high school but very mature characters and content.
8. Historical setting
New:Transcendence
You can't get more historical than this. It's a caveman romance book and FYI there is no verbal dialogue in this book. So if you are a completely sane person, you will probably have zero interest in reading this. I read this book just cause I was bored one day but I'm so glad I did. This is one one of the most underrated love stories ever. It was phenomenal! You would have to read it on blind faith.
New: The Bride
Hi Sam (AMNreader)Here are my picks:
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - 🦉 first in a series, features a famous character OR has magical elements
Deep ~ tbr
Moon Called ~ tbr
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - 🦉 the plot involves a character who needs saving, features a unique character OR a book you wish you’d written
Hounded ~ new with a unique character (the last Druid on earth). A truly fun urban fantasy series even though no romance.
Winter Winds ~ new. Freebie from the Don't Read in the Closet event. MM romance of a deaf vampire ~ so sweet. I can send you the book if you can't access the GR page.
Lover Revealed ~ tbr
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban -🦉 features a ‘bad’ boy/girl, features a shapeshifter OR is a retelling
Cinder ~ new. Classic retell of Cinderella. Loved it.
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - 🦉 set in a European country, has an enemies to lovers theme or similar OR has a dragon/fiery character
The Lightning-Struck Heart ~ new. Has a fiery dragon and is one of the funniest books I've read. Wonderful in audio if you like that format.
Egomaniac ~ tbr.
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - 🦉 features law enforcement or a private detective, is humorous OR is a long book
Glory in Death ~ tbr
The Student Prince ~ new. A light-hearted MM romance set in England, this is free fanfic and is very Harry Potter-seque. (To download click on the link on the GR book page.)
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - 🦉 features nobility, a book that was previously recommended to you OR a good vs. evil theme
A Court of Mist and Fury ~ tbr
The Queen and the Cure ~ tbr
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe ~ new. A great YA story (MM) and so simply written.
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - 🦉 has an epic ending to either the series or book, a dark cover OR features wonderful secondary characters
Written in Red ~ new. Wonderful world setting and great characters. The crows are hilarious.
✨🏰 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - 🦉 set in New York, has a historical setting OR is a new release
Sutphin Boulevard ~ tbr. Set in Brooklyn ~ that's close enough isn't it? ;)
~KarenH~Here are your picks. I hope you find something you enjoy...
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone -
TBR - The Eyre Affair (First in a series)
New - Finding Our Forever (first in a series)
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets -
TBR - Brighter Than the Sun (needs saving)
New - How to Fall in Love (needs saving and a unique character)
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban -
TBR - Silver Silence (Shapeshifter)
New: The Girl from Summer Hill (retelling)
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire -
TBR - The Hanover Square Affair (European country)
New - All In (European and enemies to lovers)
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix -
TBR - Delusion in Death (law enforcement)
New - Heat Wave (law enforcement)
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince -
TBR - The Day of the Duchess (nobility)
New - Kill Without Mercy (recommended to me)
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -
TBR - Edge of the Enforcer (Dark cover)
New - Broken (dark cover)
✨🏰 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them -
TBR - Lost and Found Sisters (new Release)
New - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (historical and new release)
Happy Reading!
Hi Alexis! Hope you find a gem and happy reading :)✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - 🦉 first in a series, features a famous character OR has magical elements
TBR: First Time in Forever - 1st in a series although the novella preceding it is great (not necessary to read though), one of my favorite contemporary authors
New: The Perfect Rake - Another 1st in a series. Surprisingly funny and heartwarming.
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - 🦉 the plot involves a character who needs saving, features a unique character OR a book you wish you’d written
TBR: Tangled - Drew's POV is HILARIOUS and magical and sooo one of a kind.
New: Hard as It Gets - Becca needs all the help she can get! Great romantic suspense featuring really wonderful, diverse characters.
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - 🦉 features a ‘bad’ boy/girl, features a shapeshifter OR is a retelling
TBR: Egomaniac - With an ego that big, he's got to be 'bad'...yum
New: Firelight - Historical/paranormal retelling of beauty and the beast. I'm taking a chance recommending this one but you like a lot of the same HR authors I do and seem to enjoy some paranormal aspects. *fingers crossed*
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - 🦉 set in a European country, has an enemies to lovers theme or similar OR has a dragon/fiery character
TBR: One Good Earl Deserves a Lover - Set in Europe. I recently wrapped up reading this series, the author's characters are so unique and interesting
New: Seven Years to Sin - I'm not a huge Sylvia Day fan but I've given almost all of her HR five stars. Hot and fun stories.
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - 🦉 features law enforcement or a private detective, is humorous OR is a long book
TBR: Ransom - The longest on your shelf and I've adored everything I've read from Julie Garwood
New: Feed - We had several YA series in common, this is another I've enjoyed a lot. It is horror, though it's not what I'd call scary. It's an adrenaline rush and a really interesting view on politics during zombies.
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - 🦉 features nobility, a book that was previously recommended to you OR a good vs. evil theme
TBR: Pucked - I've heard so many great things about this book. Maybe I'll pick it up in July too :P
New: Worth the Fall - This was picked for me a while ago <3 Really wonderful contemporary romance featuring a mother and a navy seal.
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - 🦉 has an epic ending to either the series or book, a dark cover OR features wonderful secondary characters
TBR: Alex - I've not read this but I've really enjoyed this author's NA sports romance.
New: The Heist - Read it! It looks like you've enjoyed Evanovich's books. Such a fun heist story with many hilarious characters.
✨🏰 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - 🦉 set in New York, has a historical setting OR is a new release
TBR: When a Scot Ties the Knot - Tessa Dare is tied for my favorite HR author. Can't believe I haven't read this yet O.o
New: Before I Ever Met You - A newish release, yum yum yum
Mary-Megan, looks like I'm picking for you! Hope to get your picks in tomorrow night after all this birthday stuff is done. :)
Heather Cam wrote: "Hi Enqi, hope you enjoy some of these books1. 1st in a series and has magical elements
TBR: The Bird and the Sword
Amy Harmon is one of my favorite authors and I loved this book...."
I still wanna read Transcendence, Heather Cam! Have both that author's books you recommendation to me on hold with the library, but still no dice! Great picks!
Varshaaaaa, I get to pick for you. :D I'm so excited! :D I'm picking only one book per category, because I know how many books you have left that you want to get started on. :)✨🏰 HP1: The Ruby Key by Holly Lisle New, first in a series, fantasy elements,
also this is incentive for you to get on with your bookshelf
✨🏰 HP2: The White Queen by Philippa Gregory TBR, has a unique character -- each of these royal figures had unique enough personalities. :3
✨🏰 HP3: The Girlfriend by R.L. Stine New, has not just a bad, but an evil character -- fourteen year old me found the book amazing, I hope you'll like it too!
✨🏰 HP4: The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory TBR, set in a European country, and has a fiery MC -- I only hope this isn't an overdose of Phillippa Gregory. :P
✨🏰 HP5: The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz New, has a private detective and also has an understated wittiness in the style of narration, which reminds me of Fleabag -- it's not that emotional, though. I liked it a lot.
✨🏰 HP6: The Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory TBR, features nobility
✨🏰 HP7: Magyk by Angie Sage New, has wonderful secondary characters -- I love how Sage gives a sort of blurb about the lives of the characters after the events of the book at the end of it, kind of like an appendix, ;)
✨🏰 FBAWTFT: The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro TBR, has a historical setting -- and it's high time you read this book -- it's beautiful!
Hi broken-barriers I hope you find something you like
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone -
TBR ~ The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.. First in a series
NEW ~ The Queen's Fool.. Features a few famous characters and one of my favorite Philippa Gregory books
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets -
TBR ~ The Testament of Mary.. Features a unique character
NEW ~ Outlander.. I wish I had the talent to write something like this
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban -
TBR ~ The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.. features a bad girl
NEW ~ Winter.. A retelling
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire -
TBR ~ His Majesty's Dragon.. Has a dragon character
NEW ~ A Court of Thorns and Roses.. Enemies to lovers
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix -
TBR ~ It.. A long book over 1000 pages
NEW ~ Undead and Unwed.. It's humorous
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince -
TBR ~ An Assembly Such as This.. Features nobility
NEW ~ Written in Red.. This book was recommended to me about a year ago and it's a great series.
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -
TBR ~ Sapphire.. A dark cover
NEW ~ A Night to Surrender.. Features wonderful secondary characters
✨🏰 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them -
TBR ~ Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife: Pride and Prejudice Continues.. Historical setting
NEW ~ The Outcasts of Time.. Historical and a new release
broken-barriers wrote: "Varshaaaaa, I get to pick for you. :D I'm so excited! :D I'm picking only one book per category, because I know how many books you have left that you want to get started on. :)✨🏰 HP1: [book:The R..."
Oh you blob 💖
Thank you for your picks, and the incentive to get to the pile of books I bought. I will start on July 1st, just as soon as I'm done with that other challenge.
You are 💗✨
Hi Sonja! I'm really sorry but I may not be able to pick until Monday! I hope that's ok :)
Have a great weekend!
~KarenH~ wrote: "Hey, Tink!Just a little advance warning - I may not get to your picks until Monday. I have a bunch of family coming for the weekend to help with some painting and other chores that need to be don..."
No rush, thanks for letting me know :)
Hi Kait,Firstly, I love the theme! HP is just thee best! Secondly, we only have 45 books in common out of the 2000+ books between us 😂 So here's hoping you find something worthwhile under the new recommendations 🙂
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
🦉 TBR: Just This Once by Rosalind James
🦉 New: Midnight Rescue by Elle Kennedy - the start of one of my favorite series! It's hot and action packed.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
🦉 TBR: City of Blades by Robert Jackson Bennett
🦉 New: My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult - thought provoking and heart wrenching. One of the characters needs saving and I wished I had written this. Beautifully written and makes you question your own morals and beliefs.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azakaban
🦉 TBR: The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald
🦉 New: Nauti Boy by Lora Leigh - the three cousins are definitely bad boys. This one was touch and go for me because of your no-no to BDSM...even though its not really BDSM in the book.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
🦉 TBR: The Burning Sky by Sherry Thomas
🦉 New: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne - definitely one of the best books published last year. I thoroughly enjoyed this! I'm a sucker for the enemies-to-lovers trope.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
🦉 TBR: Fast Women by Jennifer Crusie
🦉 New: Cut & Run by Abigail Roux - already on your TBR and I couldn't for the life of me think of another law enforcement agent or private detective to recommend.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
🦉 TBR: A Royal Heartbreak by Marian Tee
🦉 New: Royally Screwed by Emma Chase - this has been on my TBR since forever and everyone is raving about it so hopefully you'll concur.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
🦉 TBR: Seven Kinds of Hell by Dana Cameron
🦉 New: Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout - another book on your TBR and the only book I could think of with a dark cover and had some paranormal storyline (I'm so sorry about a lack of paranormal recommendations - they're not my forte).
Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them
🦉 TBR: Omega Mine by Aline Hunter
🦉 New: Dating You / Hating You by Christina Lauren - a new release and very similar to The Hating Game but an enjoyable read.
Happy reading! 😊
Hey LaurLa,I hope you can find a new book to read and one off your list from what I've picked. Any problem just let me know.
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone -
🦉 first in a series, features a famous character OR has magical elements
TBR : Hired Bride - first in series
NEW : Scoring Wilder - features a famous character
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets -
🦉 the plot involves a character who needs saving, features a unique character OR a book you wish you’d written
TBR : She's Not You - has a character that needs saving
NEW : Trickery - has a unique characters. I loved this
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban -
🦉 features a ‘bad’ boy/girl, features a shapeshifter OR is a retelling
TBR : Dark Awakening - features a shapeshifter
NEW : Ready to Were - features a shapeshifter and is free
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire -
🦉 set in a European country, has an enemies to lovers theme or similar OR has a dragon/fiery character
TBR : The Thing About Love - Love/hate theme
NEW : Dirty Twisted Love - Love/hate theme
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix -
🦉 features law enforcement or a private detective, is humorous OR is a long book
TBR : Christmas from Hell - MPG of humor
NEW : Tall, Dark & Lonely - MC is a detective
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince -
🦉 features nobility, a book that was previously recommended to you OR a good vs. evil theme
TBR : My Champion - features nobility
NEW : The Last Guy - was recommended to me
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -
🦉 has an epic ending to either the series or book, a dark cover OR features wonderful secondary characters
TBR : Staking His Claim - has a dark cover
NEW : Property Of - has a dark cover
✨🏰 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them -
🦉 set in New York, has a historical setting OR is a new release
TBR : Fierce Obsessions - was released this month
NEW : Silver Lining - historical setting. I was a bit wary of this one but ended up loving it
Jane (PS) wrote: "Hi Sam (AMNreader)Here are my picks:
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - 🦉 first in a series, features a famous character OR has magical elements
Deep ~ tbr
[book:Moon C..."
I'm so excited for these! Thank you!
Oh no I missed this month so disappointed as it's harry potter themed but been busy and haven't had much computer time in the last week. Probably a good thing since I haven't read my june pick yet.Hope you all have fun and I will hopefully rejoin in August or September :).
Jenny (Ynnej) wrote: "Hi Sonja! I'm really sorry but I may not be able to pick until Monday! I hope that's ok :)
Have a great weekend!"
No worries, Jenny! Monday may be my day to pick too. Looking forward to what you pick out!
Hi Kaizen Kitty I have to admit picking for you was not any easy thing to do, your tbr didn't really have books that I know or and is very small (i have thousands on mine lol) and finding books to work with each task took some time. But I've done it. I hope you find something you will like to read.🏰 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - The book that started it all and the young boy whose name everyone knows are celebrating their 20th anniversary this summer! Cast your first spell and recommend a book that is…
🦉 first in a series, features a famous character OR has magical elements
Tbr:
New:
🏰 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Rumor has it that the Chamber of Secrets has been reopened and the creature that lives inside is trying to kill some of the students. Luckily for us Professor Lockhart, the new defense against the dark arts teacher, bestselling author and the five times winner of Witch Weekly's most charming smile, is quite accomplished and can teach us how to defend ourselves. Cornish pixies? I’m sure you know how to handle those on your own while recommending a book where...
🦉 the plot involves a character who needs saving, features a unique character OR a book you wish you’d written
TBR:
New:
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - A dangerous murderer has escaped Azkaban! Aurors and the Ministry of Magic are on the case so not to worry. Maybe they could investigate the howling that happens around full moon as well, although I’m sure it’s just one of Hagrid’s new creatures. Make more time in the day and recommend a book that…
🦉 features a ‘bad’ boy/girl, features a shapeshifter OR is a retelling
TBR:
New:
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - Students from Beauxbatons and Durmstrang are pouring into Hogwarts and Dumbledore has an important announcement for the start-of-term feast. Nitwit! Blubber! Dragons! Oddment! Tweak! Thank you and please recommend a book that is…
🦉 set in a European country, has an enemies to lovers theme or similar OR has a dragon/fiery character
TBR:
New:
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - Something is going on during those secret, behind closed doors meetings that the adults are having. It might be a little dangerous considering they’re invented by pranksters but try out a pair of Extendable Ears and listen in for a book recommendation that…
🦉 features law enforcement or a private detective, is humorous OR is a long book
TBR:
New:
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Open up your potions books to page 45. It was kind of a previous student to leave their tips and tricks in the margins! Add an ingredient or two, test out a new spell and recommend a book that…
🦉 features nobility, a book that was previously recommended to you OR a good vs. evil theme
TBR:
New:
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - The end has come and it’s time to make a stand against you-know-who. Remember that your friends are with you whatever happens and recommend a book that…
🦉 has an epic ending to either the series or book, a dark cover OR features wonderful secondary characters
TBR:
New:
✨🏰 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - Something is wreaking havoc in New York City! Could it truly be a coincidence that Newt Scamander has arrived at the same time and accidentally set loose several strange and exotic creatures? Read the manuscript of his book and recommend a book that is…
🦉 set in New York, has a historical setting OR is a new release
TBR:
New:
Rebecca wrote: "Hi broken-barriers I hope you find something you like
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone -
TBR ~ The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.. First in a series
NEW ~ [book:The Q..."
Hi Rebecca! Thanks for picks! I look forward to getting started on them! :)
MountainKat wrote: "Oh boy, I get to pick for KathyD!! That is always fun, but so hard to narrow down! Just to let you know, it might take a little while to get them done. I'm typing one handed and on pain meds after ..."Take your time Kat! You always provide amazing picks, but make sure you are taking care of you! =)
Hi Diane ~firefly~ we sure didn't have much in common!! Your preferences are pretty clear though so I hope I did ok.🦉 first in a series, features a famous character OR has magical elements
This book wasn't for me, but has high ratings (TBR)
- New. I haven't read this yet, but adore N.K. Jemison. (Warning: not a finished series!).
🦉 the plot involves a character who needs saving, features a unique character OR a book you wish you’d written
It sounds like she needs saving, was recommended to me for this challenge and I look forward to it (TBR)
This is the book I'd wish I'd written. Not strictly romance, but certainly about love. (new)🦉 features a ‘bad’ boy/girl, features a shapeshifter OR is a retelling
- TBR with shifters.
- TBR Sounds like a Cinderella retelling to me.🦉 set in a European country, has an enemies to lovers theme or similar OR has a dragon/fiery character
- TBR - sounds like a strong heroine
Enemies to lovers - a favorite theme of mine.....also has a total bad boy. This book was a complete surprise to me, I thought I'd hate it. (New) 🦉 features law enforcement or a private detective, is humorous OR is a long book
- TBR I think the title sums it up!
- NEW - FBI agents🦉 features nobility, a book that was previously recommended to you OR a good vs. evil theme
- counting goddesses in nobility! (TBR)
- this one was enjoyable and hits 2/3 categories.🦉 has an epic ending to either the series or book, a dark cover OR features wonderful secondary characters
- TBR - Dark cover.🦉 set in New York, has a historical setting OR is a new release
- does an ancient race count?
counting this as a new release...(I didn't want to ADD to all your TBRs ;) )I hope you find some good ones! And sorry everyone, someday I'll get formatting nailed for this challenge
Kaiva wrote: "Hi Rebecca
, here you go
1. first in a series, features a famous character OR has magical elements
TBR ~ Nevermore by Kelly Creagh ~ first in a series, has magical elements
New ..."
Kaiva, Thanks for the great picks
Kaiva wrote: "Hi Rebecca
, here you go
1. first in a series, features a famous character OR has magical elements
TBR ~ Nevermore by Kelly Creagh ~ first in a series, has magical elements
New ..."
Instead of reading book 3 Wife for Hire i will read book 1 Back to the Bedroom.
Kaiva wrote: "Hi Rebecca
, here you go
1. first in a series, features a famous character OR has magical elements
TBR ~ Nevermore by Kelly Creagh ~ first in a series, has magical elements
New ..."
and I dont speak Dutch so I will give Mieke Maaike's obscene jeugd a miss. but thanks for the rest of the pick like I said they are great
Hello Nancy H. I will get your picks up either tonight or tomorrow. It's a busy day trying to get all of our errands run so we can relax tomorrow. I hope you don't mind waiting.
Sonja wrote: "Heather Cam wrote: "Hi Enqi, hope you enjoy some of these books1. 1st in a series and has magical elements
TBR: The Bird and the Sword
Amy Harmon is one of my favorite authors an..."
Hey Sonja hope you get to read it soon. I'm always recommending this book :) Hope your son had a great birthday. I know hosting birthday parties are always part fun, part stress for me. Hopefully you had more fun!
Hi Elke!! Here are your picks. Let me know if you need any redone... Hope you find something new you like :-)✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone:
✯TBR: Hunted - Elisabeth Naughton ~ magical elements
✯NEW: The Edge Of Trust - K.T. Bryan ~ first in series
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets:
✯TBR: Rebel - Skye Jordan ~ former model turned techie is unique, yes?
✯NEW: Unfixable - Tessa Bailey ~ I'd say the h is both unique and needs a little fixing
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban:
✯TBR: Max - A Bad Boy In Bed - Kendra Riley ~ the title says it all!
✯NEW: The Summer He Came Home - Juliana Stone ~ bad boys abound!
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire:
✯TBR: The Thing About Love - Julie James ~ they are at the very least rivals if not enemies
✯NEW: Lost - Ron Vitale ~ set in Europe - a different take on Cinderella, for sure
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix:
✯TBR: It Must Be Love - Rachel Gibson ~ H is a cop
✯NEW: Whiskey Rebellion - Addison Holmes ~ there is law enforcement, PIs and humor in this one :-D
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince:
✯TBR: The Sight - Chloe Neill ~ I'd call this a good vs evil storyline
✯NEW: Dirty Royal - Amelia Wilde ~ nobility and maybe even a little good vs evil
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows:
✯TBR: Among the Echoes - Aly Martinez ~ dark cover (and story, I think)
✯NEW: Her Sexiest Mistake - Jill Shalvis ~ good romance but the secondary characters are awesome
✨🏰 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them:
✯TBR: The Sweetest Burn - Jeaniene Frost ~ released in June
✯NEW: Big Rock - Lauren Blakely ~ set in NYC
Tink Magoo is bad at reviews wrote: "Hey LaurLa,I hope you can find a new book to read and one off your list from what I've picked. Any problem just let me know.
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone -
🦉 first in a series, fe..."
Tink!!!
All these new picks look fabulous!! I will probably end up at least adding all of them to my TBR!
SuzanneWow, we have a lot of books in common. So many it was difficult to find some new recs for you, so I hope you do enjoy them.
Are you really reading 254 books or does your currently reading shelf stand for something else? Because if you are, I need to know your secret. :)
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: Howling at the Moon by Karen MacInerney is an interesting look at how being a werewolf can affect your everyday life. Or check out the vampire hiding out on a wedding cruise and doing his best to Don't Bite the Bridesmaid by Tiffany Allee.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: First we have the recently divorced, out of shape mom who finds out she has a destiny to save the world in Huntress. Then we get a teenager who discovers she might just be supernatural in Valkyrie Rising by Ingrid Paulson
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban: Oooh, you can start one of Ilona Andrews latest series with Burn for Me where a PI gets forced to take a case way over her head. Or check out the town settled by shapeshifters who hire a sheriff without telling him the secret in Shifting Dreams by Elizabeth Hunter.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Destiny Kills by Keri Arthur has one of the best starting paragraphs to hook your interest. I really enjoyed The Enchantment Emporium by Tanya Huff, but it is very confusing at the start, so you have to stick with it.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Get ready for some kooky characters and lots of humor as a werewolf has to go back home to help solve a mystery and takes her gay vampire BFF with her in Ready to Were by Robyn Peterman. Or put on "Hotel California" and check out Spellbound in Seattle by Garthia Anderson where calling in a wizard to remove a stain in the rug leads to an adventure.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: I was surprised how much I loved The Deal by Elle Kennedy as I'm not a big fan of sports romances, but the characters were amazing. I really enjoyed the concept of Satan's army being based on the 7 sins in Every Demon Has His Day by Cara Lockwood.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Lick by Kylie Scott was great, but introduced my favorite member of the band, Mal, who gets the lead in book 2. This is a kid's book, but I absolutely adored it. A 12 year old girl shows up to answer the add for a wicked witch to run the castle in Castle Hangnail by Ursula Vernon.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Off to Be the Wizard by Scott Meyer has an interesting concept (learning there is a computer file that covers every aspect of everyone's life) and seems like it is heading in a familiar direction, but then... Or if you like the show "Sex in the City" image what it would be like if the characters were all demons in Succubus in the City by Nina Harper.
Sam (AMNreader) wrote: "Hi Diane ~firefly~ we sure didn't have much in common!! Your preferences are pretty clear though so I hope I did ok.🦉 first in a series, features a famous character OR has magical elements
[book..."
Thanks for the great picks Sam!
Hey Carmen...I'm working on your picks and hope to have them up by tomorrow! =)
Hello Fran,Here are my picks for you I hope you enjoy.
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
🦉 first in a series, features a famous character OR has magical elements
Treble Maker (Perfect Harmony, #1) by Albert, Annabeth (TBR) - First in a series.
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Zapata, Mariana (NEW) - Famous character.
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
🦉 the plot involves a character who needs saving, features a unique character OR a book you wish you’d written
Haunted (The Mediator, #5) by Cabot, Meg (TBR)- I wish I wrote this...
Broken Mirrors (Broken Mirrors Duology, #1) by Dery, A.F. (NEW) - Unique character and a great fairytale.
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
🦉 features a ‘bad’ boy/girl, features a shapeshifter OR is a retelling
Hard Mated (Shifters Unbound, #3.5) by Ashley, Jennifer (TBR)- Shapeshifter
Wicked Ugly Bad (A Kinda Fairytale, #1) by Gannon, Cassandra (NEW) - Retelling of Cinderella where she is the bad guy which I love.
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
🦉 set in a European country, has an enemies to lovers theme or similar OR has a dragon/fiery character
Wicked Fall (The Wicked Horse, #1) by Bennett, Sawyer (TBR) - I am going to call him an enemy for turning down her virginity.
Cry Wolf (Alpha & Omega, #1) by Briggs, Patricia (NEW) - Fiery character.
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
🦉 features law enforcement or a private detective, is humorous OR is a long book
Three Simple Rules (Blindfold Club, #1) by Sloane, Nikki (TBR) - Longest book on your list
Talk Me Down (Tumble Creek, #1) by Dahl, Victoria (NEW) - Funny book.
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
🦉 features nobility, a book that was previously recommended to you OR a good vs. evil theme
Snow and Mistletoe by Riley, Alexa (TBR) - Recommended to me.
Sex, Murder And A Double Latte (A Sophie Katz Murder Mystery, #1) by Davis, Kyra (NEW) - Many years ago my best friend gave me this book to read.
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
🦉 has an epic ending to either the series or book, a dark cover OR features wonderful secondary characters
Destructively Alluring (Allure, #1) by Blanco, N. Isabelle (TBR)- dark cover
Rhapsodic (The Bargainer, #1) by Thalassa, Laura (NEW) - dark cover. I love this book.
✨🏰 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
🦉 set in New York, has a historical setting OR is a new release
Switched by Walker, N.R. (TBR) - Dec of 2016 (aka the newest one on your list)
A Kingdom of Dreams (Westmoreland, #1) by McNaught, Judith (NEW) - Historical
MountainKatHello! We have a lot of the same romance in common so I did my best picking out new to you books. They are a little different from what you normally read I think, but I hope you find something you like. :)
HP & the Philosopher's Stone:
or, of course,
Both are on your TBR list. First pick is the first in the series and my favorite so far, and the second pick features all sorts of magic and is the first of the Harry Potter books to make me cry. HP & the Chamber of Secrets:
Another from your TBR, and I'm pretty sure someone will need saving in this book. HP & the Prisoner of Azakaban:
Shifters! From your TBR! Also I don't know why I gave up on this series, but I need to get back into it.HP & the Goblet of Fire:
Takes place in France, and is new to you. This book kept me up late to finish it. Really good. HP & the Order of the Phoenix:
Detectives/law enforcement and from your TBRHP & Half Blood Prince:
New to you with lots of nobility and good vs evil but with some definite blurred lines on good vs evil HP & the Deathly Hollows:
New to you. Hell of a book and hell of an ending. I recommend this book to anyone who will listen lol. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them:
New to you with historical setting. Enjoy!
Ashley wrote: "Hello Fran,Here are my picks for you I hope you enjoy.
✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
🦉 first in a series, features a famous character OR has magical elements
Treble Maker (Perfec..."
Thanks for the great picks, Ashley! I see a bunch I will try and get to. What new ones I can't get to will go on my TBR for sure :)
Alexis wrote: "Hello Nancy H. I will get your picks up either tonight or tomorrow. It's a busy day trying to get all of our errands run so we can relax tomorrow. I hope you don't mind waiting."Hi Alexis,
Please take your time. I have a houseful of company so I can't get mine done for Carrie right now either!
Hi Carrie,I am trying to grab a few minutes to work on your picks but I have a houseful of company, so I may not get them up until late tonight or tomorrow. Thanks for understanding!
Brett wrote: "MountainKatHello! We have a lot of the same romance in common so I did my best picking out new to you books. They are a little different from what you normally read I think, but I hope you find so..."
Thank you so much for the picks! I see several I want to read next month, and one I've already started! Off to check out the new ones now. =)
Hi Carrie,Here are your picks. PLEASE let me know if you don't like these and I can pick others for you. You have so many really great ones on your TBR awaiting you, a lot I've read and loved, and some I have on my own TBR.
HP1 1st in series (and really good) - Virgin River
; Magical and also one that fits the 'was recommended to me' category as well - The Book of Lost Things
HP2 Character needs saving (really good book) - The Secret Life of Bees
; unique character (excellent book!) - A Curious Beginning
HP3 Bad boy - My Sweetest Escape
; Shapeshifter - Jinx
; Retelling - Ella Enchanted
HP4 Europe - The Little Paris Bookshop
; Dragons - Searching for Dragons
or The Fire Within
HP5 Lawyer - The Client
; Humorous (I LOVE the books in this series because they make me laugh out loud - plus they have good steamy scenes.) One for the Money
; Long (really good) - North and South
HP6 Nobility - Silk Is for Seduction
or Her Royal Spyness
; Previously recommended to me, and nobility (also very good) - The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie
HP7 Epic ending, also dark cover - Forbidden
; Wonderful secondary characters (I loved both series!): Ice Blue
and Flirting With Danger
HP8 New York ( another great series with lots of mystery and heat): Naked in Death
; Historical series (another of my favorites): Silent in the Grave
Happy Reading!
Nancy H, these picks are wonderful, I'm looking forward to diving in.
Hey Carmen...Sorry it took a bit to get your picks to you! We have so many similar books that finding new ones for you was a challenge...but I had so much fun doing it! Hope you enjoy at least a few of these!✨Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
The Dom Who Loved Me, Lexi Blake — first in a series (tbr)
Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic, Meghan Ciana Doidge— includes magical elements (new)
✨Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Ten Tiny Breaths, K.A. Tucker — I wish I’d written this amazing book! (tbr)
A Dog’s Purpose, W. Bruce Cameron — features a unique main character (new)
✨Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Reaper's Property, Joanna Wylde — features a main character who is a “bad boy” (tbr)
Her Perfect Mate, Paige Tyler — includes shapeshifters (new)
✨Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Beautiful Bastard, Christina Lauren — enemies-to-lover themed (tbr)
The Magic of Highland Dragons, Kella McKinnon — set in a European country/features a dragon (new)
✨Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Rock Chick, Kristen Ashley — tagged humor/funny & features a main character who is a private detective (tbr)
On the Plus Side, Tabatha Vargo — tagged humor/funny (new)
✨Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Laid Bare, Lauren Dane — recommended to me (tbr)
The Savage King, Michelle M. Pillow — features nobility (new)
✨Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Storm's Heart, Thea Harrison — dark cover (tbr)
24690, A.A. Dark — epic ending (new)
✨Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Well Hung, Lauren Blakely — set in New York (tbr)
Wicked Favor, Sawyer Bennett — new release (new)
Heather Cam wrote: "Sonja wrote: "Heather Cam wrote: "Hi Enqi, hope you enjoy some of these books1. 1st in a series and has magical elements
TBR: The Bird and the Sword
Amy Harmon is one of my favor..."
Totally true, Heather! This one was a little hectic (try to put 14 5-yos together and tell me chaos doesn't naturally follow!), but it was leaps and bounds better than previous parties we've done. Took them bowling and for burgers. All Trolls themed! And they had fun so thats all that counts, right? ;)
Hello Nancy H I am so sorry for the delay on your picks. This weekend has been cray for me. I've been sick, but had so many things to do that I couldn't slow down. So as soon as I had a moment to myself I'd fall asleep. We really don't have a lot of books in common, so I'm honestly not sure at all about my picks for you. I tried to give you a wide range of genres and authors though, both from your TBR and New books to you. Hopefully you do find something to enjoy.
1. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
first in a series, features a famous character OR has magical elements
TBR - Curse the Day
New - To Kill A Warlock
2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
the plot involves a character who needs saving, features a unique character OR a book you wish you’d written
TBR - The Endearment
New - Tortured
3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
features a ‘bad’ boy/girl, features a shapeshifter OR is a retelling
TBR - About That Night
New - Wolfsong
4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
set in a European country, has an enemies to lovers theme or similar OR has a dragon/fiery character
TBR - Skye O'Malley
New - Kulti
5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
features law enforcement or a private detective, is humorous OR is a long book
TBR - Neanderthal Seeks Human
New - The Gamble
6. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
features nobility, a book that was previously recommended to you OR a good vs. evil theme
TBR - Something Wonderful
New - Cinder
7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
has an epic ending to either the series or book, a dark cover OR features wonderful secondary characters
TBR - Purity in Death
New - Halfway to the Grave
8. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
set in New York, has a historical setting OR is a new release
TBR - Slightly South of Simple
New - A Kingdom of Dreams
Kait wrote: "Hi Alexis! Hope you find a gem and happy reading :)✨🏰 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - 🦉 first in a series, features a famous character OR has magical elements
TBR: [book:First Time in ..."
Thank you so much for the wonderful recommendations! Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I cannot wait to dive into so many of these books that you have given me!
Hi Nicole!We don't really have much overlap in terms of what we've read, which can be a good or a bad thing, depending on how you look at it. There isn't much here from your to-read and I've tried to stick to what you told me. Let me know what you think! :)
1. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
first in a series, features a famous character OR has magical elements
Her Mad Hatter
This ticks all three boxes- magical, first in a series and The Hatter is pretty famous
The Next Always
Another first in a series that I think you'll enjoy :)
2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
the plot involves a character who needs saving, features a unique character OR a book you wish you’d written
Their Eyes Were Watching God
I finished this just yesterday and I wish I'd written it
Friends With Partial Benefits
There's a pretty unique character in this
3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
features a ‘bad’ boy/girl, features a shapeshifter OR is a retelling
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
Cool retelling of a classic
Beautiful Creatures
Shapeshifters!
4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
set in a European country, has an enemies to lovers theme or similar OR has a dragon/fiery character
Chocolat
Set in Europe
5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
features law enforcement or a private detective, is humorous OR is a long book
The Time Traveler's Wife
This is a long one, but I think you'll find it worth the effort :)
6. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
features nobility, a book that was previously recommended to you OR a good vs. evil theme
It Ends with Us
This was recommended to me by Shalini in June's PIFM and it's in your to-read as well
7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
has an epic ending to either the series or book, a dark cover OR features wonderful secondary characters
Gone Girl
This has a dark cover and the I thought the ending was epic
8. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
set in New York, has a historical setting OR is a new release
The Other Boleyn Girl
I know you aren't into historical, but I thought this book was great and would love to hear what you think
Hi Sonja,Here are my picks for you. We only have a few books in common (but rated those quite similar!). Unfortunately, I don't read a lot of historical romance but I tried to find a few new to you historical romances as well as some contemporary romances you might like. I hope you find something you enjoy.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - recommend a book that is…
first in a series, features a famous character OR has magical elements
TBR:
(first in a series) - it's also on my TBR, so I had to pick it ;-) NEW:
(features a famous character and first in a series)Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - recommend a book where...
the plot involves a character who needs saving, features a unique character OR a book you wish you’d written
TBR:
(as the main characters are nurses, there should also be a character that needs saving) - sound intriguing!NEW:
(character needs saving)Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - recommend a book that…
features a ‘bad’ boy/girl, features a shapeshifter OR is a retelling
TBR:
(retelling)NEW:
(features a "bad" boy)Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - recommend a book that is…
set in a European country, has an enemies to lovers theme or similar OR has a dragon/fiery character
TBR:
(set in a European country)NEW:
(enemies to lover theme) – It’s still on my TBR but I heard a lot of good things about it!Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - listen in for a book recommendation that…
features law enforcement or a private detective, is humorous OR is a long book
TBR:
(long book)TBR:
(features law enforcement detective)Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - recommend a book that…
features nobility, a book that was previously recommended to you OR a good vs. evil theme
TBR:
(features nobility)NEW:
(features nobility)Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - recommend a book that…
has an epic ending to either the series or book, a dark cover OR features wonderful secondary characters
TBR:
(dark cover) - heard good things about this one!NEW:
(epic ending)Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - recommend a book that is…
set in New York, has a historical setting OR is a new release
TBR:
(historical setting)NEW:
(new release and historical setting)Happy Reading!
Jenny
Nicole wrote: "Hi Kait,Firstly, I love the theme! HP is just thee best! Secondly, we only have 45 books in common out of the 2000+ books between us 😂 So here's hoping you find something worthwhile under the new..."
Thank you so much for the wonderful picks! Wow, only 45?! Well, your picks look awesome and I can't wait for July to start!
And thanks :P I had too much fun creating the picking rules etc. I was pretty pleased with myself for 'a book you wish you'd written' for Professor Lockhart.
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Just a little advance warning - I may not get to your picks until Monday. I have a bunch of family coming for the weekend to help with some painting and other chores that need to be done, so don't know if I'll be able to sneak away to work on them. I'll try if time allows, but if not, it's not because I've forgotten about you! =P