2014 July Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Liz]

I'm in!! I'll say Germany XD

[Vi]

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[Ashley]

Hey Grace!
It is such a funny coincedence that I am picking for you and Mar is picking for me.

Goal Keeper: Goalkeeper's main role is to stop the other team from scoring. They also don't (usually) move from their penalty area.
1. Recommend a book from one of your go-to author or a comfort read book.
Mine Till Midnight by Kleypas, Lisa (TBR)- This one is actually my least favorite in the series. However it is still really good and it leads you into the next two books which are wonderful. My favorite is the third.

Compromising Positions by Bayley-Burke, Jenna (NEW)


2. Goal keepers also wear a different colored uniform from the rest of the team.
Lord of Scoundrels by Chase, Loretta (TBR)- I loved this one and I know you will too.

Garden Spells by Allen, Sarah Addison (NEW)


Defender: Defender's main responsibility is to support their team and prevent other teams from scoring a goal.
3. One of defending position is a libero - a position in which the defender can also play an attacking role. This often means running the length of the field.
Keegan's Lady by Anderson, Catherine (TBR)- I actually just read this book 2 days ago and liked it a lot.

The Witness by Roberts, Nora (NEW)


Midfielder: Midfielders are the link between the defence and the forwards.
4. Pick a book that is a next in the series they have already started.
Hostage to Pleasure by Singh, Nalini (TBR)

Destined for an Early Grave by Frost, Jeaniene (TBR)


5. Playmaker/Gamemaker
In Bed With the Devil by Heath, Lorraine

Something About You (FBI / US Attorney, #1) by Julie James (NEW)


Forward: Forwards mainly score goals or create a scoring opportunity
6. Recommend a book that you've recommended successfully before (i.e one that your pickee has read and liked it. It need not be a PIFM rec)
No Rest for the Wicked by Cole, Kresley (TBR)

Magic Bites by Andrews, Ilona (NEW)


7. Pick a book from your pickee's shelf that catches your eye.
Extreme Love by Niles, Abby (TBR) – I haven’t read this book but the abs sure do catch my eye.

Justice by Dohner, Laurann (TBR)


Referee: The often overlooked non-player. Referees often run more than the actual players and needs endurance.
8. Recommend a classic or a book that you think is a classic that your pickee should read
A Kingdom of Dreams (Westmoreland, #1) by Judith McNaught (NEW)

Cry Wolf (Alpha & Omega, #1) by Briggs, Patricia (NEW)- These are both classics in my mind

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Sandy, I'll be working on your picks soon but not tonight. It's my last night with my sister and traveling home all day tomorrow. I don't think I will have them up before Wednesday morning, but sometime Wednesday for sure. I took a quick look at your shelves, but need more time to make the picks as good as possible for making you wait. Just wanted to let you know that I didn't forget about you!

[Kaity]

Hiya, Christina!! I had a lot of fun picking out books for you. I hope there's something you end up enjoying :)

Goal Keeper:
1. Shadow Spell by Nora Roberts (New)
Go To Author/Comfort Read - You've read the first in the series but I didn't see this one on your TBR. Roberts is both a comfort and go to author for me (although I've read much more under JD Robb from her).
Frostbite by Richelle Mead (TBR)
Go To Author - I loved this book. I enjoyed VA but this one really made me fall for the series and made me scout out Mead's other works.
2. On the Edge by Ilona Andrews (TBR)
Colorful Cover - Ilona is one of my favorite writers. I don't enjoy this series are much as the Kate Daniels one but I still love it :)
Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare (New)
Colorful Cover - I didn't see a lot of HR on your page but I thought this book was great and I couldn't not include a colorful dress for a colorful cover category!




Defender:
3. Styxx by Sherrilyn Kenyon (TBR)
Long Book - At 836 pages I'd consider this pretty long.
Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley (New)
Long Book - I read this recently for Meet and Greet and loved it. I don't think it's for everyone (just wanted to mention that since I didn't see any books by her on your read/TBR), Ashley is a rambler (this one is about 400 pages) and Rock Chick book can be silly.




Midfielder:
4. Hard Bitten by Chloe Neill (New)
Next in Series - This is a series I've meant to start for ages but haven't gotten around to. I saw you recently finished the third, keep on going! :)
Rusty Nailed by Alice Clayton (New)
Next in Series - This book comes out today. I read the first for June's PIFM and was pleasantly surprised.
5. Legend by Marie Lu (TBR)
Dystopian - A lot of people seem to love this one but I haven't read it yet either.
Hard as It Gets by Laura Kaye (New)
Take Charge Male Lead - I thought this book was very well done and yummy, both the plot and romance was stellar.




Forward:
6. Cinder by Marissa Meyer (New)
Successful Rec - My sister is not a reader. It takes her months to finish a book and if she's already seen the movie than what's the point of the book (sigh). I forced her to read Cinder and she ended up loving it.
Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep (TBR)
Successful Rec - I think this is a must for fans of urban fantasy!
7. Wait for Me by Elisabeth Naughton (TBR)
Eye-Catching Cover - Love the colors on this cover, very appealing to the eye.
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell (TBR)
Eye-Catching Cover - This cover get me every time, it's just so adorable.




Referee:
8. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (TBR)
Wannabe Classic - Maybe not a real classic but this book has the feel of one. If you read it soon, you'll be just in time for the TV show :)
Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman (New)
Wannabe Classic - Another that feels like a classic. I also feel like Pratchett and Gaiman are staples in their genre. I'm not crazy about regular adult fantasy (I prefer YA fantasy or PNR/UF) but I thought this book was incredibly clever and fun to read.

[Kami]

FOR KAIT fingers crossed that you like these picks and that you find something that you want to read. Hopefully I had a good mix between books from your TBR and new to you books. I didn't have much luck with my pickee last month.



Goal Keeper: Goalkeeper's main role is to stop the other team from scoring. They also don't (usually) move from their penalty area.
1. Recommend a book from one of your go-to author or a comfort read book.


Web of Lies (Elemental Assassin, #2)
Estep, Jennifer or

Naked in Death (In Death, #1)
by J.D. Robb

2.Goal keepers also wear a different colored uniform from the rest of the team. Recommend a book with a colorful cover (atleast 2 different colors)

The Trouble With Honor (The Cabot Sisters, #1)
London, Julia


Defender: Defender's main responsibility is to support their team and prevent other teams from scoring a goal.
3. One of defending position is a libero - a position in which the defender can also play an attacking role. This often means running the length of the field. Recommend a longer book from your pickee's TBR or preferred shelf.

Insurgent (Divergent, #2)
Roth, Veronica or

A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1)
Martin, George R.R.


Midfielder: Midfielders are the link between the defence and the forwards.
4. Pick a book that is a next in the series they have already started.


Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy (Gallagher Girls, #2)
Carter, Ally or

Hopeless Magic (Star-Crossed, #2)
Higginson, Rachel



5. Playmaker/Gamemaker is a position where one must be able to read the game. Recommend a book that has a nerdy or take charge kind of lead character or a futuristic/dystopic/apocalytic book.


Attachments
Rowell, Rainbow or

Nerd in Shining Armor (Nerds, #1)
Thompson, Vicki Lewis or

Backward Compatible: A Geek Love Story
by Sarah Daltry


Forward: Forwards mainly score goals or create a scoring opportunity

6. Recommend a book that you've recommended successfully before (i.e one that your pickee has read and liked it. It need not be a PIFM rec)

Darkfever (Fever, #1)
by Karen Marie Moning


7. Pick a book from your pickee's shelf that catches your eye.



Dragon Warrior
Hatfield, Meagan or

Skylark (Skylark, #1)
Spooner, Meagan *


Referee: The often overlooked non-player. Referees often run more than the actual players and needs endurance.

8. Recommend a classic or a book that you think is a classic that your pickee should read.


Wuthering Heights
by Emily Brontë

[Kaity]

Kami, I was just looking through your PM! Wow, thanks so much for the picks. They look wonderful, bring on July! :)

There's a bunch I definitely hope to read, Web of Lies, The Trouble With Honor, Attachments to name a few... Thanks so much for recommending a Rainbow Rowell book, by the way! I've never read any of her books but I've been meaning to. Also Backward Compatible: A Geek Love Story looks and sounds adorable. I'd never heard of it before but I definitely hope to squeeze it in. To be honest, I'd love to fit all your picks for me into my July 'schedule' (darn challenge addiction!)

Thanks again :)

[Sheila]

Mary, This is my first time participating so forgive me if I goof something up.

Goal Keeper: Goalkeeper's main role is to stop the other team from scoring. They also don't (usually) move from their penalty area.
1. Recommend a book from one of your go-to author or a comfort read book.
My go to author is James Patterson, so how about First Love by James Patterson

2. Goal keepers also wear a different colored uniform from the rest of the team. Recommend a book with a colorful cover (atleast 2 different colors)


Defender: Defender's main responsibility is to support their team and prevent other teams from scoring a goal.
3. One of defending position is a libero - a position in which the defender can also play an attacking role. This often means running the length of the field. Recommend a longer book from your pickee's TBR or preferred shelf.
(can't go wrong with Nicholas Sparks

Midfielder: Midfielders are the link between the defence and the forwards.
4. Pick a book that is a next in the series they have already started.

5. Playmaker/Gamemaker is a position where one must be able to read the game. Recommend a book that has a nerdy or take charge kind of lead character or a futuristic/dystopic/apocalytic book.


Forward: Forwards mainly score goals or create a scoring opportunity
6. Recommend a book that you've recommended successfully before (i.e one that your pickee has read and liked it. It need not be a PIFM rec)

7. Pick a book from your pickee's shelf that catches your eye.


Referee: The often overlooked non-player. Referees often run more than the actual players and needs endurance.
8. Recommend a classic or a book that you think is a classic that your pickee should read.


P.S: If you haven't heard of it, then you should check out Captain Tsubasa Manga/Anime. It's one of top shonen manga/anime. With CRAZY soccer moves. Also supposedly, inspired a lot of players.

[Gigi]

Hi Diane~Firefly!

I hope you find something you like. Here are your picks:

1. Recommend a book from one of your go-to author or a comfort read book.
TBR or
NEW

2. Recommend a book with a colorful cover (atleast 2 different colors)
TBR
NEW

3. Recommend a longer book from your pickee's TBR or preferred shelf.
TBR

4. Pick a book that is a next in the series they have already started.
TBR

5. Recommend a book that has a nerdy or take charge kind of lead character or a futuristic/dystopic/apocalytic book.
NEW

6. Recommend a book that you've recommended successfully before (i.e one that your pickee has read and liked it. It need not be a PIFM rec)
NEW or
NEW

7. Pick a book from your pickee's shelf that catches your eye.
TBR or
TBR

8. Recommend a classic or a book that you think is a classic that your pickee should read.
NEW or
NEW

Happy Reading!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Hi beppy!

I was hoping to get your picks done tonight, but the brain quit cooperating. I'll get them posted sometime tomorrow morning/early afternoon.

[Skandia]

Hi Nichole!
Here are my picks and I must say, I loved your shelves! We have a lot in common. Hope you find something good to read!

1. Recommend a book from one of your go-to author or a comfort read book.

– Magical realism genre and Sarah Addisson Allen are my most pleasurable comfort reads
– the easy, light kind of comfort and KA's best book IMHO

2.Recommend a book with a colorful cover (atleast 2 different colors)

- from your shelf
-in spite of terrible cover, a very well written and enjoyable book

3. Recommend a longer book from your pickee's TBR or preferred shelf.


4. Pick a book that is a next in the series they have already started.



5. Recommend a book that has a nerdy or take charge kind of lead character or a futuristic/dystopic/apocalytic book.

nerdy characters but kick-ass-style and well written catchy story I could not put down
futuristic world I enjoyed very much and it didn't bother me at all that this book is kind of oldie
dystopian by a good author

6. Recommend a book that you've recommended successfully before
- both books / series are recs I have received during PIFMs and loved them both. When passed them forward the feedback has been good too!

7. Pick a book from your pickee's shelf that catches your eye.


8. Recommend a classic or a book that you think is a classic that your pickee should read.

[Zara's Corner]

Hi Elke. Here are my picks for you.


Goal Keeper: Goalkeeper's main role is to stop the other team from scoring. They also don't (usually) move from their penalty area.
1. Recommend a book from one of your go-to author or a comfort read book.
- my go to author (N2U author)

2. Goal keepers also wear a different colored uniform from the rest of the team. Recommend a book with a colorful cover (at least 2 different colours)
- at least two different colours (your TBR)


Defender: Defender's main responsibility is to support their team and prevent other teams from scoring a goal.
3. One of defending position is a libero - a position in which the defender can also play an attacking role. This often means running the length of the field. Recommend a longer book from your pickee's TBR or preferred shelf.
(870 pages) - (Your TBR)
(867 pages) - (N2U)

Midfielder: Midfielders are the link between the defence and the forwards.
4. Pick a book that is a next in the series they have already started.
- next in series (your TBR)

5. Playmaker/Gamemaker is a position where one must be able to read the game. Recommend a book that has a nerdy or take charge kind of lead character or a futuristic/dystopic/apocalytic book.
- nerdy main character & N2U author.

Forward: Forwards mainly score goals or create a scoring opportunity
6. Recommend a book that you've recommended successfully before (i.e one that your pickee has read and liked it. It need not be a PIFM rec)
- (N2U)
- (N2U)

7. Pick a book from your pickee's shelf that catches your eye.
- (your TBR)

Referee: The often overlooked non-player. Referees often run more than the actual players and needs endurance.
8. Recommend a classic or a book that you think is a classic that your pickee should read.

I had difficulty choosing because there were so many to choose from. So below are the results. I think these are all new to you.
by Gustave Flaubert
by Leo Tolstoy
by Charles Dickens
by George Bernard Shaw

[LaurLa]

Jamie - my mom is having surgery today and will hopefully be released tomorrow. So I WILL be working on your picks but wanted you to know I might not get them up until the deadline, depending how things go. Just didn't want you (or Vi) to worry that I'd forgotten!

[Dee]

ok Kami - here are my picks for you, hopefully one or more of them works ;)

Goal Keeper
1. Years - I cut my romance teeth on LaVyrle Spencer and she is still a comfort read to this day (N2U)
Driving Mr. Dead - Molly Harper is a go-to author for me (TBR)

2. Personal Assets - lots of colors just more subdued (N2U)
One for the Money - bright and cheery (TBR)

Defender
3. Voyager - a nice chunker to continue on the series, probably my favorite (TBR)
Kushiel's Dart - the world building in this was magnificant - but you have to be patient (TBR)

Midfielder
4. Celebrity in Death - I think this is where you are in the series, but adjust if needed (TBR)
Bonds of Justice - this series is still one of my favorites (TBR)

5. Neanderthal Seeks Human - Quinn is a take-charge kind of guy (N2U)
Ready Player One - set in 2044 (TBR)

Forward
6. Southern Fried Blues - Jamie is a new favorite author of mine - I was recommended her by a friend and have recommended several times since to others who have enjoyed (N2U)
Grave Mercy - lost track of how many times i've recommended this, 9 times outta 10 people enjoy it (TBR)

7. WebMage and Skinwalker - both of these are on both yours and my TBR's - buddy read?

Referee
8. Flowers from the Storm - classic romance with a intriguing hero (N2U)
Anne of Green Gables - I re-read this every year or so (N2U)

[Ty]

totally missed this. can you put me in for repicks if you have them?

[Bethany]

Hi Fran! :-)
Working on your picks now, Even though you've probably read every book out there lol

[Fran, Moderator]

bethany wrote: "Hi Fran! :-)
Working on your picks now, Even though you've probably read every book out there lol"


Thanks bethany! LOL, I'm sure you will find me a few titles I've missed ;)

[Vi]

Ty wrote: "totally missed this. can you put me in for repicks if you have them?"

Sure, Ty. I was wondering if you did skip this month. I'll add you to the repicks.

[Vi]

Laurla wrote: "Jamie - my mom is having surgery today and will hopefully be released tomorrow. So I WILL be working on your picks but wanted you to know I might not get them up until the deadline, depending how ..."

Thanks for letting me know, Laurla. Good Luck with your mom's surgery. I'm sure things will go well :)

[Liz]

Hi Pam. Here are my picks for you.

Goal Keeper: Goalkeeper's main role is to stop the other team from scoring. They also don't (usually) move from their penalty area.
1. Recommend a book from one of your go-to author or a comfort read book.


2. Goal keepers also wear a different colored uniform from the rest of the team. Recommend a book with a colorful cover (atleast 2 different colors)



Defender: Defender's main responsibility is to support their team and prevent other teams from scoring a goal.
3. One of defending position is a libero - a position in which the defender can also play an attacking role. This often means running the length of the field. Recommend a longer book from your pickee's TBR or preferred shelf.


Midfielder: Midfielders are the link between the defence and the forwards.
4. Pick a book that is a next in the series they have already started.


5. Playmaker/Gamemaker is a position where one must be able to read the game. Recommend a book that has a nerdy or take charge kind of lead character or a futuristic/dystopic/apocalytic book.



Forward: Forwards mainly score goals or create a scoring opportunity
6. Recommend a book that you've recommended successfully before (i.e one that your pickee has read and liked it. It need not be a PIFM rec)


7. Pick a book from your pickee's shelf that catches your eye.



Referee: The often overlooked non-player. Referees often run more than the actual players and needs endurance.
8. Recommend a classic or a book that you think is a classic that your pickee should read.

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Karen!

Here are your picks....I hope you find something you like!

Goal Keeper- I don't read much Historical right now, but when I did....I loved Teresa Medeiros.
A Kiss to Remember (tbr)
Charming the Prince(tbr)

Personal Assets
The Sky is Everywhere (tbr)- I loved this emotional story.
Lady Pirate (new)- Lynsay Sands can really write humor well, and I love humor in my romance. This one is fun.


Defender
Fangirl (tbr)- 445 pages. I love everything Rainbow Rowell writes. This one is sweet and so good.
Promises Linger (new)- 422 pages. Sexy Western Historical that I really enjoyed.

Midfielder
Rusty Nailed (tbr)- You enjoyed Wallbanger, how about reading the next one, which just came out? (a little inside info, it just may be our Group Buddy Read for July)
Why Earls Fall in Love (tbr)

All 3 of these titles have take-charge characters and I loved all of them-
Protecting What's His (tbr)
Pleasure and Purpose (new) - In this one the handmaidens are in charge.
Untouched (tbr)

Forward
10 Ways To Steal Your Lover (new)- I've recommended this one in past PIFM challenges with success. A fun, romantic story.
How to Misbehave (new) - I've also recommended this cute one - shy secretary and hunky construction guy.
Beauty Touched the Beast (new)- This Amazon freebie is short and really good. A beauty and the beast style story. I've recommended this one in the past and had the rest of the series recommended to me.

Both of these titles caught my eye because I loved them and was excited to see them on your tbr! They both made me smile and left me happy.
Play with Me
Hearts in Darkness

Referee
A Knight in Shining Armor (new) - A classic and the book that started my long string of historical reads.
The Little Prince (tbr)
Mackenzie's Mountain (tbr)- this feels like a classic. I enjoyed the whole series, but this first one stands out.

[Elke]

Hi Zara,

Thanks for the picks

I would like to read but I have not read yet. It is on my "on deck" shelf...so if it is ok (with Vi) I will read that one and try to get to

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Elke wrote: "Hi Zara,

Thanks for the picks

I would like to read but I have not read yet. It is on my "on deck" shelf...so if it is ok (with Vi) I..."

Yes Elke, you can adjust to the correct spot in a series that is recommended, in either direction!

[Zara's Corner]

Elke wrote: "Hi Zara,

Thanks for the picks

I would like to read but I have not read yet. It is on my "on deck" shelf...so if it is ok (with Vi) I..."


That's fine Elke. I did look to see if you had read the earlier one but I must have missed it. I admire you for trying to get this book read. I haven't managed to get past the first one yet. LOL

[Kami]

thank you Dee. those are some goood ones. think I will try to get to Bonds of Justice, Skinwalker and Ready Player One.

[D.G.]

Vi! Do you think you could add me to the repicks? I meant to sign up and I can't believe I missed the deadline!

If you can add me, please use this shelf: pick4me

[Jamie ~ Bad Boy Inspector]

No problem Laurla I hope your mom is ok.

Bethony I am working on your picks now. It might take me a little while because I am new to all of this :)

[Bethany]

Jamie wrote: "No problem Laurla I hope your mom is ok.

Bethony I am working on your picks now. It might take me a little while because I am new to all of this :)"

Hey Jamie!
Not a problem ☺

[Breann]

Hi Daffodil! Here are your picks. I have quite a few from your TBR with some of my favorites thrown in.

Goal Keeper
The Highlander's Touch (TBR): This series really started to get good after the second book. You didn't love the first books but the last few a re much better.
Something Like Summer: This is one of my absolute favorites. I rec it all the time :D
Infinity (TBR): I love Nick!
Sixty Five Hours: Funny and sexy short read.



Defender
Iced (TBR): I was apprehensive to read a whole book from Dani's POV but I ended up really enjoying it.
Into This River I Drown: Really good angsty, paranormal.



Midfielder
Dark Needs at Night's Edge (TBR): I just adore this series.
Archangel's Legion (TBR): Another great series, I need to get to this one myself :)
Wrong Ways Down: FROM TERRIBLE'S POV! Gah.
Mind Games (TBR): So different and fun!



Forward
Seduction of a Highland Lass (TBR): Easy, comfort-zone historical. Plus, highlanders.
Unveiled: One of my first historicals and still a favorite.
Sleeping with the Fishes (TBR)
Vicious Circle (TBR)



Referee
Outlander (TBR): Great on audio!
Promises Classic in the M/M genre :)




I hope you find one or more to enjoy this month :)

[Bethany]

Fran~
Here are my picks for you, hope you like ☺

Goal Keeper: 1.Colorful Cover and
2. My Go-To Author
Defender: 3.Longer book on PIFM shelf
Midfielder: 4. Next in a series they've started
5. Nerd MC
Forward: 6. Recommend a book you've successfully recommended before
7. Catches your eye from PIFM shelf
Referee 8. A classic ( I searched throughout your shelves and didn't see that anywhere but just in case you've already read it, here's another

[Fran, Moderator]

Thank you for the great picks bethany!

I will definitely read The Ex Games and I hope to get to Kick and The Theory of Attraction as well. Thanks again :)

[Jamie ~ Bad Boy Inspector]

Picks for Bethany. I hope you can find something you like :)

Goal Keeper: Goalkeeper's main role is to stop the other team from scoring. They also don't (usually) move from their penalty area.
1. The Mane Event (TBR) - One of my favorite authors
The Gamble (NEW) - LOVE anything written by Kristen Ashley

2. Stray (NEW) - Colorful cover and a series that quick became one of my favs.
Until There Was You (TBR) - Pretty and colorful



Defender: Defender's main responsibility is to support their team and prevent other teams from scoring a goal.
3. A Game of Thrones (TBR) - This book scares me it is so long.



Midfielder: Midfielders are the link between the defence and the forwards.
4. Sticks & Stones (TBR) - I have this series but haven't started it yet. I sounds soooo good.
Second Grave on the Left (TBR) - I love this series.

5. The Hunger Games (TBR) - A great dystopic/apocalytic book that I loved
Beyond Shame (NEW) - Post Apocalyptic Erotic Romance that I LOVED. Beware it is not for everyone because it is slightly gritty and unapologetic but that was what I loved about it.



Forward: Forwards mainly score goals or create a scoring opportunity
6. Rock Chick (NEW) - Recommended this series MANY times and they all seemed to love it.
Slave to Sensation (NEW) - One of my favorite PNR series and I recommend it to anyone who loves PNR with alot of success.

7. Storm Born (TBR) - I love this cover because I love a good kicka$$ heroine.
Tasting Cherry Blossoms (TBR) - How can you go wrong with 2 sexy men on the cover :)



Referee: The often overlooked non-player. Referees often run more than the actual players and needs endurance.
8. Outlander (TBR) - I would consider this a classic and I need to read this also but the length is scary..lol
Fahrenheit 451 (NEW) - I am not much of a classics reader but this one sounds really good and is on a lot of Classics lists.

[Nancy H]

Hi Penney,
I am excited to pick for you this month since you did such a great job picking for me last month! If you don't see anything here you like, please let me know and I will pick some more - you have some great-looking choices on your PIFM shelf.

1.Go-to author/Comfort read: Since I see that you have read some Robyn Carr Virgin River books and since she is one of my favorite authors, I am picking for you.
Another favorite author of mine is Janet Evanovich and her Stephanie Plum series and the first one is . (The romantic steaminess between Stephanie and Ranger and Morelli gets much, much better in later books in this series, just FYI)

2. Colorful Cover: - one of my favorite series!
- great cover and a hoot to read
- good colors and an irresistible-looking cupcake!

3. Longer books: Two from your PIFM shelf that look very good:
- almost 500 p.
- over 500 p.

4. Next in series Two more from series that you have started:
and

5. Nerdy/futuristic: I see that you have started the Eve Dallas/Roarke "Death" series by J.D.Robb (Nora Roberts), so I am recommending that you read the next one you haven't read yet in that series.
OR
- a light and fun read

6. Successful recommendations:
- one of my all-time favorites that I have made all my friends read! (and they loved it, too.)
- the first in a series that I loved and that I frequently recommend

7. From your shelf that caught my eye:
and

8. Classics: Two romantic suspense 'classic' authors, one from your list and one that has been one of my favorites for a long time:
by Victoria Holt
by Phyllis Whitney (This is an older book so if you can't find it, any of Phyllis Whitney's earlier books would be great.)

And a 'regular' classic:


Again, if you don't see anything you like, PLEASE let me know.
Happy reading!

[Penney]

Hi Laurla! I hope all is well with your mom. My excuse is not as honorable as yours, I'm currently poolside in Cancun and watching the World Cup. I will, however, be working on your picks it just may take me most of the day :-)

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Fran wrote: "Hi Karen!

Here are your picks....I hope you find something you like!

Goal Keeper- I don't read much Historical right now, but when I did....I loved Teresa Medeiros.
[book:A Kiss t..."

Hi Fran , I have been looking forward to you choosing for me one day :)

I absolutely love your picks , I will probably read most of them except the m/m one coz I tried and didnt like the genre . And as for Play with me and a knight in shining armor , can they be read out of order in the series?

For now I will be starting with Rusty Nailed, why earls fall in love and protecting whats his first.

Im already listening to flowers from the storm , 10 chapters in , so would that be a problem?


Looking forward to a great reading month <3

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Hi Arielle , I will have your picks up tomorrow :)

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Karen wrote: "Fran wrote: "Hi Karen!

Here are your picks....I hope you find something you like!

Goal Keeper- I don't read much Historical right now, but when I did....I loved Teresa Medeiros.
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Hi Karen!

You can definitely read those two out of order. They are stand-alones in a series. But feel free to substitute for the first in the series if you want to.

I'm so sorry, that was my mistake. I must have missed that you were already reading Flowers From the Storm. I will give you a new pick :)

[Penney]

Hi Nancy H! Thanks for the picks, you gave me a wide range to choose from. I have my eye on quite a few but I'll make my final choices based on next month's challenges. Thanks again!

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Fran wrote: "Karen wrote: "Fran wrote: "Hi Karen!

Here are your picks....I hope you find something you like!

Goal Keeper- I don't read much Historical right now, but when I did....I loved [author:Teresa Mede..."

No issues , and thanks again for the great picks :)

[Dee]

Penney wrote: "Hi Laurla! I hope all is well with your mom. My excuse is not as honorable as yours, I'm currently poolside in Cancun and watching the World Cup. I will, however, be working on your picks it jus..."

Can you say JEALOUS!!

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Fran wrote: "Karen wrote: "Fran wrote: "Hi Karen!

Here are your picks....I hope you find something you like!

Goal Keeper- I don't read much Historical right now, but when I did....I loved [author:Teresa Mede..."


Karen, I've updated my post with your picks....gave you a few more I hope will interest you :)

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Fran wrote: "Fran wrote: "Karen wrote: "Fran wrote: "Hi Karen!

Here are your picks....I hope you find something you like!

Goal Keeper- I don't read much Historical right now, but when I did....I loved [autho..."

Yes I did like them , just downloaded beauty touched the beast and I have been meaning to read Mackenzies mountain for some time now :)

[Aarati]

Hi Kaileigh,

Here are my picks for you. These are not many as my net can't be use right now and my phone only works so much.

Goalkeepers
1. Vision in White by Nora Roberts
2. Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh.
These two are my go to/comfort authors.
3. Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare. I love the cover.

Defender.
1. My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult.

Midfielder
1. Red's Hot Cowboy by Carolyn Brown
2. These Broken Stars by Megan Spooner and Amie Kaufman

Forward
1. Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2. Easy by Tammara Webber
these are my two fave recs that haven't disappointed anyone.
3. Me and Mr. Darcy by Alexandra Potter- I like the name of the book and the cover too.

Refree
1. Percy Jackson and the Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan. The other books I consider classic, you've read them all.

[Bethany]

Jamie wrote: "Picks for Bethany. I hope you can find something you like :) ..."

Thanks Jamie,
Those picks all sound awesome!
Hopefully I'll be able to read
The Gamble
Until There Was You
A Game of Thrones (lol It is long as F*** but every1 seems to love it)
Second Grave on the Left
Beyond Shame
Slave to Sensation
I vaguely recall discussing Fahrenheit 451 in an Existential class I took in high school, something about books being burned, does sound great I'll have to revisit that, and Outlander that's another one everyone seems to love.
Thanks again! :-)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Hi beppy!

I had fun going through your shelves – we have a lot in common, but you also had a lot of stuff I was unfamiliar with so I had to spend some time checking some of them out! =)

Here are your picks – there is at least one from your TBR in every category, most (but not all) from your preferred shelf, and a second pick for each that is new to you except for the categories that specify from your TBR.

Goal Keeper:
1. Simply Irresistible (TBR) – not from your preferred shelf, but one of my favorite books by a favorite author
The Collector (NEW) – The latest stand-alone title by Nora Roberts, I'll be reading this in July if you're interested in a buddy read.
2. Northern Star (TBR) – I don't know much about this one, but I do like Ethan Day, and it's definitely colorful!
When Beauty Tamed the BeastWhen Beauty Tamed the Beast (NEW) – This was just plain fun, the best of the series in my opinion.

Defender:
3. A Clash of Kings (TBR) – one of the longest books on your preferred shelf, and you gave the first book in the series 5 stars, maybe it's time to read the next one!
Lord of the Fading Lands (TBR) – I've heard such good things about this, someday I'm going to actually read it!

Midfielder:
4. The Art of Breathing (TBR) – I can't wait to dive into this one...another buddy read possibility!
Rusty Nailed (NEW) – You gave Wallbanger 5 stars, and today is release day for this one. It's also one of the possibilities for the group buddy read next month.
5. Angelfall (TBR) – I'm not much of a fan of dystopian/post-apocalyptic, but I've heard rave reviews about this one.
The Rosie Project (NEW) – I had this recommended to me two months in a row, and after reading it, it's become one of my favorites to recommend...just plain cute and fun!

Forward:
6. Zero at the Bone (TBR) – I had to fudge just a bit here since there's almost nothing on your preferred shelf that I've read. I've recommended this several times, but I'm not positive that it's been read based on my recommendation.
Hearts in Darkness (NEW) – One of my favorite “go to” recommendations, quite short, but packed with emotion.
7. Blue Notes (TBR) – I love this series...really need to get back to it!
The Physician (TBR) – I don't know what it was about this one that caught my eye since I don't generally read much set in medieval times, but for some reason I just kept going back to it...

Referee:
8. Ashes in the Wind (TBR) – Maybe not a classic of literature in general, but definitely a classic in the world of romance.
Dragonfly in Amber (NEW) – Since you gave Outlander 5 stars, I couldn't resist recommending the 2nd book in the series. The whole series has that enduring quality required for something to be considered a classic.

I hope you find something here that interests you – I was pretty tired when I was looking for your picks last night, so if I messed up and gave you something you've already read just let me know and I'll be happy to pick something different. Happy Reading!

[Suzanne]

Hi Joyce! I picked out tons of books for you. Enjoy!

Goal Keepers:
Go-to Authors and Comfort Reads:
The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen
The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen
Waking Kate by Sarah Addison Allen
Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen

Colorful Colors:
Brother Odd by Dean Koontz
Angel Medicine by Doreen Virtue
High Five by Janet Evanovich

Defender:
Longer Book from TBR:
Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness
The Thinking Woman's Guide to Real Magic by Emily Croy Barker

Midfielder:
Next in the Series:
A Fistful of Charms by Kim Harrison
Demonglass by Rachel Hawkins
Heartless by Gail Carriger
The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter

Playmaker/Gamemaker:
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley - Nerdy
Skinwalker by Faith Hunter - Take Charge
Scarlet by Marissa Meyer - Dystopian

Forward:
Successful Recommendations
Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward
Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher
Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs

Book that catches my eye!
Live from New York: An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live by Tom Shales
So You Want to Be a Wizard by Diane Duane
Cast in Shadow by Michelle Sagara

Referee:
Personal Classics:
Room by Emma Donoghue
If You Have to Cry, Go Outside: And Other Things Your Mother Never Told You by Kelly Cutrone
The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg

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Hi Zara! Here are the picks, hope you like them. :)

Goal Keeper:
1. Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan From one of my favorite authors.

2. Unleashing Mr. Darcy by Teri Wilson
A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux- I haven't read it yet but will read it soon. I have heard it's a very good book.

Defender:
3. The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins

Girl of Shadows by Deborah Challinor

Midfielder:
4. The Iron Daughter (The Iron Fey, #2) by Julia Kagawa

5. Delirium (Delirium, #1) by Lauren Oliver

Forward:
6. The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen

7. Peony in Love by Lisa See

Referee:
8. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

[Karla]

Can I be added to the repicks?