2014 July Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Elke]

Hi Amy J,

Here are your picks, hope you find something you like! Happy Reading!!

Goal Keepers:
1. Run the Risk- first in the newer series by Lori Foster-my go-to author!

Colorful Colors:
2. Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart- very bright colorful cover and a good book at that.

Defender:
3. The King- it has 775 pages and is a great book!

Midfielder:
4. Night Broken-next in series for you.

Playmaker/Gamemaker:
5. On Dublin Street-lead hero is a take charge kind of guy!


Forward:
6. Giving Chase-I have recommended this one a couple of time and they really have liked it.

7. How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire-the title caught my eye then I saw the cover...looks good!


Referee:
8. The Duke and I-to me as a romance reader Julia Quinn's The Bridgerton's series is a classic.

[Kai]

Hi Aarati,
Thanks for the great picks. Not sure which one to pick first. :)
Will let you know which ones I pick. xxx

[Christina]

Kait wrote: "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 T..."

Hi Kait

Thank you for the awesome picks. I am honestly going to get as many done as I can. I requested Rusty Nailed a few weeks ago from the library and I am first on the list to read it when they are finished processing it.

I also plan on getting through Romancing the Duke and Rock Chick (although I'll probably listen to this in audio). Thanks for the great recs!

[Grace]

Aarati~~ working on your picks. Hopefully I'll have them up by tonight :)

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Macwolf01[Elise]

Wow, we have so much in common it took me a bit to find some "new to you" authors to recommend. I hope you like your picks. :)

Goal Keeper:
1. My favorite author is Jayne Ann Krentz, and she recently started a new series, so here is the first book (although you certainly can't go wrong with her stand alone books from the late 80s and 90s) Copper Beach. Another favorite is Jennifer Crusie and you had one of her best on your TBR - Agnes and the Hitman.
2. These are both new to you. It Takes a Witch by Heather Blake is a paranormal, cozy mystery set in a small town of "crafters". I love the take on magic and the characters are enjoyable. Or check out this cute, short story by Susan Hatler - Love at First Date with a special dash of doggy cuteness.



Defender:
3. I haven't read either of these, but I've heard the first is good (it even had a board game made based on it) The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett and Nora Roberts usually delivers - The Collector



Midfielder:
4. Women of the Otherworld is a great series, so maybe it is time to check out book 4 with Industrial Magic by Kelley Armstrong and learn more about the cabals when Paige and Lucas investigate. Or check out book 2 in the Lucky Harbor series with The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis
5. I couldn't come up with a good nerdy character, so I'm recommending After Dark by Jayne Castle which takes place in our future on a new planet and has adorable dust bunny pets/protectors. Or look into Sealed with a Curse by Cecy Robson where the main characters are standard paranormals with a twist thrown in.



Forward:
6. Both of these are on the shorter side. Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews is the best book I've read this year. I really like the new take on the paranormal. Lumberjack in Love by Penny Watson is a sweet story.
7. Both these books stood out on your TBR shelf since they are the beginning of great series you need to read. It is imperative you learn about how great Eve and Roarke are together while solving homicides in a slightly futuristic New York City in Naked in Death by J.D. Robb. You also need to see how kick-a$$ Mercy is as a coyote-shifter in a world filled with paranormal beings in Moon Called by Patricia Briggs.



Referee:
8. These were both on your TBR and I consider them classics. Pawn of Prophecy by David Eddings starts a grand adventure with iconic type characters. Definitely a classic locked room mystery - And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Gigi wrote: "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
N..."

Thanks for the great picks Gigi! I'm not quite sure which I'm going to read yet as there are a few intriguing me.

[Kaity]

Christina wrote: "Hi Kait

Thank you for the awesome picks. I am honestly going to get as many done as I can. I requested Rusty Nailed a few weeks ago from the library and I am first on the list to read it when they are finished processing it.

I also plan on getting through Romancing the Duke and Rock Chick (although I'll probably listen to this in audio). Thanks for the great recs! "

Awesome, I'm glad you like my picks for you :) Hope you end up enjoying Romancing the Duke and Rock Chick.

Yay, for being first on the library holds list!

[Christina]

For Sheila

I hope you like the picks that I have for you. They took me a little while longer than normal since you read more mystery than I do. I tend to read a lot of paranormal and urban fantasy books, so there are a few of those as recommendations from me. Here they are:

1. Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts (New). This is a great contemporary romance and my favorite in the series. I noticed that you have read the first but did not continue with the series.
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews (New). This is an awesome series. It just keeps getting better and better. This is the first in the series since they all kind of build off each other. This is an urban fantasy. The woman in the series is a kick-ass kind of heroine and she is trying to solve the murder of her guardian Greg. Even if you think this first book is just ok, take it from me that the series is awesome. This series is great in audio.
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2. Report For Murder by Val McDermid (TBR)
Evan Help Us by Rhys Bowen
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3. Marker by Robin Cook (TBR). This was the longest book on your shelf with 672 pages.
The Vanished Man by Jeffrey Deaver (TBR). While I have not finished any of his books, I know a lot of people love them. This is also a longer book with 560 pages.
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4. Grave Peril by Jim Butcher (TBR)
Hell's Corner by David Baldacci (TBR)
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5. Raphael by D.B. Reynolds (New). The lead female character is definitely a take charge kind of person. I just started reading this one lately and I think you will like it. There is a mystery in the book (kidnapping), but so far no real romance. It appears to be more urban fantasy (vampires).
For a book with a more futuristic side, I recommend Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon (New). This is a great book with mystery and romance.
Also The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey (New). This was a great find for me this year and the book practically blew me away. No real romance in this book. It is a post-apocalyptic kind of book. It was also great in audio.
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6. Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor (New). This is a YA book. Everyone that I have recommended this to has really seemed to love it. It is a long book and very descriptive. If you listen to audiobooks, This one was extremely well done.
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7. Fudge Cupcake Murder by Joanna Fluke
Agatha Raisin and the Wellspring of Death by M.C. Beaton. I love the cover of this one.
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8. Hounded by Kevin Hearne (New). I'm really stretching this with this one. I chose it because I honestly think that it should be a classic. It is a fantasy book. The lead character cracks me up and he is able to talk to his dog Oberon.
Ok a real classic - Lord of the Flies by William Golding
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. This is one of the few that I loved that you don't currently have on your list. I'm not a big fan of the classics, so this was a bit hard for me.
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Anyway, I'm hoping that you find something that you like.

[Sheila]

Thanks Christina I see lots there that I like. I especially liked the recs for audio since I probably listen to about 80% of what I read. Thanks.

ps. I know my list wasn't easy since I lean towards far more mystery than romance and probably shouldn't have crashed the party here.

[Grace]

Hi Aarati!
Here are your picks. I hope you can find something to enjoy for July.

Goal Keeper:
1. Recommend a book from one of your go-to author or a comfort read book.
a. Surrender by Pamela Clare (New)~One of my favorite historical authors.
b. The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter (TBR)~I loved the start to the series
2. Recommend a book with a colorful cover (at least 2 different colors)
a. Fated by Rebecca Zanetti (New)~I really love this series. The first one wasn't my favorite, but they get better as the series goes.
b. Defying the Odds by Kele Moon (New)~Really great series about MMA fighters. It's a little different from what you read, but I love it.

Defender:
3. Recommend a longer book from your pickee's TBR or preferred shelf.
a. Rock Chickby Kristen Ashley (TBR)~I can only take Kristen Ashley in small doses, but this is a really great series. The books get better and better.
b. Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong

Midfielder:
4. Pick a book that is a next in the series they have already started.
a. The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis (TBR)~Great series!
b. It Happened One Wedding by Julie James (TBR)
5. Recommend a book that has a nerdy or take charge kind of lead character or a futuristic/dystopic/apocalytic book.
a. Grabbed by Vicious by Lolita Lopez (New)
b. Divergent by Veronica Roth (TBR)

Forward:
6. Recommend a book that you've recommended successfully before
a. Texas Destiny by Lorraine Heath (New)~Really great historical romance, it is very emotional.
b. In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks (TBR)~Maya Banks can be hit and miss for me, but I love all of her historicals.
7. Pick a book from your pickee's shelf that catches your eye.
a. Tangled by Emma Chase (TBR)~I'm really curious about this book and have been thinking about reading it.
b. Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright (TBR)~I loved the heroine in this story, she was funny and sarcastic.

Referee:
8. Recommend a classic or a book that you think is a classic that your pickee should read.
a. The Bride by Julie Garwood(TBR)~This to me is a classic historical romance.
b. Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas (New)~She is one of my favorite authors and this is my favorite book by her.

[Christina]

Sheila wrote: "Thanks Christina I see lots there that I like. I especially liked the recs for audio since I probably listen to about 80% of what I read. Thanks.

ps. I know my list wasn't easy since I lean tow..."

Don't worry about crashing the party. I knew some of the authors that you read/listened to. The only problem for the was that although I did know a lot of them, the ones that I would have recommended were either already on your list or you have already read. I think I finally found someone that reads more than I do. I tried to pick books that I have read that tended more towards mysteries for you. I have a hard time recommending books for people that I have not read before unless they are on their list. I tend to listen to a few in audio each month and I think I listened to the David Baldacci in audio. The only problem that I have with listening to thrillers in audio is that they tend to require more attention than I am willing to give to an audiobook and I had to listen to portions over because I knew that I had missed something.

Besides, it gave me a chance to look at some new books that I don't normally see. :-) Happy reading.

[Fran, Moderator]

Sheila wrote: "Thanks Christina I see lots there that I like. I especially liked the recs for audio since I probably listen to about 80% of what I read. Thanks.

ps. I know my list wasn't easy since I lean tow..."


You are no party crasher Sheila! So glad you joined us!

[Nichole]

Hi Vi, Here are your picks. I had a hard time finding new books for you because you already have the good ones on your read/TBR shelf. Hopefully you'll find something that interests you.

Goal Keeper
1. Recommend a book from one of your go-to author or a comfort read book.
TBR:My One and Only- Auto-buy author for me
New:Midnight Angel- LK, nuff said

2. Recommend a book with a colorful cover
TBR:Firelight- I've been wanting to read this one!
NEW: The Dragonbone Chair- Because you like Fantasy :)

Defender
3. Recommend a longer book from your pickee's TBR or preferred shelf.
TBR:The Winter King-Looks interesting

Midfielder
4. Pick a book that is a next in the series they have already started.
TBR: Head Over Heels- I loved this one!

5. Recommend a book that has a nerdy or take charge kind of lead character or a futuristic/dystopic/apocalytic book.
TBR: The Rosie Project
NEW: The Immortal Rules

Forward
6. Recommend a book that you've recommended successfully before (i.e one that your pickee has read and liked it.
TBR: Written in Red-FANTASTIC!
NEW: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake

7. Pick a book from your pickee's shelf that catches your eye.
TBR: Sparrow Hill Road- I'm bumping this up my list.
TBR: Shadow Spell

Referee
8. Recommend a classic or a book that you think is a classic that your pickee should read.
TBR: The Night Circus- Loved this one too.
NEW: Shanna

[Nichole]

Thanks for the picks, Skandia! I'm not sure what I'll start with. **Rubs hands together**

[Pam]

Hi Carla_Collette
We meet again :) I love your shelves because I always find books in different categories to add to my TBR

My picks for you
Goalkeeper:
1. From your TBR Chasing Fire I love all things Nora Roberts New to You Save the Date I just finished this--quick read
2. It Happened One Wedding I love the look of these shoes.
Defender
3. Two Long Books from your TBR: The Bronze Horseman or Wolf Hall
Midfielder
4. No Good Duke Goes Unpunished or Lady Louisa's Christmas Knight (The Duke's Daughters, #3) or Breakable
5. Poison Study or Graceling or Darkfever
Forward
6. Barefoot in the Sand or The Adoration of Jenna Fox: Chapters 1-5
7. The Postmistress I listened to this book and cried like a baby
Referee
8. I Capture the Castle or Gone with the WindYou have probably read these but they are classic or Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

Hope something here works

[Pam]

Liz wrote: "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 ..."

Liz-thanks for my picks. I will probably go with Dark Lover or The Iron King or The Selection depending on what I can find at the library :)

[Carla]

Suzanne—wow, I thought that I had a crazy-long to-read list, but you’ve got me beat. Since you seem to read a lot of different types of books, not all are romance. If you don’t find something that you like, let me know.

1. Comfort read book, from your TBR, I really like this fun mystery series https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

2. Colorful cover, from your TBR, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9... a retelling of princess and the pea

3. Longer book from your TBR shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...

4. Next in the series they have already started (I really liked this series): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...

5. A nerdy or take charge kind of lead character https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1... set in Ypsilanti, Michigan, my home state

6. A memoir that reads like a dark fairy tale (most in my book group liked) https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

7. From your TBR, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1... caught my eye--I really liked this one.

8. Classic, from your TBR: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

or https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...

[Ty]

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..."

Why am I not WITH YOU.

[Carla]

Pam wrote: "Hi Carla_Collette
We meet again :) I love your shelves because I always find books in different categories to add to my TBR

My picks for you
Goalkeeper:
1. From your TBR [book:Chasing Fire|941042..."

Thanks, what great picks! I just put a bunch on hold at the library. I'll let you know how it goes.

[Zara's Retreat]

Mel wrote: "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 Sh..."

Thanks Mel for the great picks. I think I'll start with The Iron Daughter and then go on with Girl of Shadows if I get time.

[SandyC]

Hi Shelby. Here are your picks. Hope you find something you like!

Goal Keeper
1.
2.

Defender
3.

Midfielder
4.

Playmaker/Gamemaker
5.

Forward
6.
7.

Referee
8.

[SandyC]

MountainKat wrote: "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, bu..."

No worries. I forgot all about this until just now! :-)

[Penney]

Ty & Dee, I'm here till Tuesday, come on down!

[Amy J.]

waiting on siriusedward to okay my friend request so I can make my selections.

[Amy J.]

Elke wrote: "Hi Amy J,

Here are your picks, hope you find something you like! Happy Reading!!

Goal Keepers:
1. Run the Risk- first in the newer series by Lori Foster-my go-to author!

Colorfu..."

Thanks for the great picks. I'm going to start with Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart

[Vi]

D.G. wrote: "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"

Sure, DG. I'll add you. Long time, no see though :)

Karla wrote: "Can I be added to the repicks?"

Will do, Karla.

[Shelby]

Sandy wrote: "Hi Shelby. Here are your picks. Hope you find something you like!

Goal Keeper
1.
2.

Defender
3. [bookcover:Traitor's Moon|74273..."

Thanks Sandy! Definitely going to start with Stars & Stripes. I'm addicted to this series and it's picked for a number of other challenges so definitely reading it. Probably a number of others too. :D

[Vi]

Amy J. wrote: "waiting on siriusedward to okay my friend request so I can make my selections."

Noted, Amy. Thanks

[Vi]

Mel, I'm working on your picks now. I should have them up soon. Sorry for the delay :)

[Arielle Rae]

Hi Dee!
Phew! Wow, your shelves are huge! Took me awhile to do this, But I've added a lot of new books to my own tbr while going through your shelves. For that, I thank you! Sorry if you have already read some of these by the way...
Happy Reading~


Here are your picks:

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.
(TBR)
(NEW)
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)
(TBR)
(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. Recommend a longer book from your pickee's TBR or preferred shelf.
(TBR)
(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.
(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.
(TBR)
(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)
(TBR)
(NEW)
7. Pick a book from your pickee's shelf that catches your eye.
(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.

[Ty]

Dee got picks?? Whaaaaaat.

[Dee]

Arielle Rae wrote: "Hi Dee!
Phew! Wow, your shelves are huge! Took me awhile to do this, But I've added a lot of new books to my own tbr while going through your shelves. For that, I thank you! Sorry if you have alre..."

wow - thanks for the awesome picks Arielle! the only one i've actually read is Kushiel's Dart (and I gave it 5 stars), but i'll just move onto the second one in the series!

not sure what i'm going to read yet - leaning towards the Tamora Pierce because its been years since I read her stuff!

thanks again!

[Dee]

Ty wrote: "Dee got picks?? Whaaaaaat."

smartass!!

[D.G.]

Vi wrote: "Sure, DG. I'll add you. Long time, no see though :)"

I know...I've been so busy since I got my new job...I can rarely check GR during the day like I used to.

Thanks for adding me!

[Vi]

Hi Mel!

Looks like you've joined GR recently - so welcome! Since you've only rated a few books in your read shelf, it's alittle difficult gauging your taste. I've tried my best to include a mix of picks. So let me know if the picks don't work. I'll try to repick.

Goal Keeper:
1. Recommend a book from one of your go-to author or a comfort read book.
They are my go-to authors and the Howard book is a comfort read. I can pick it up anytime :)
Honest Illusions by Nora Roberts
After the Night by Linda Howard

2. Recommend a book with a colorful cover (atleast 2 different colors)
Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
Something About You by Julie James - A VERY striking cover

Defender:
3. Recommend a longer book from your pickee's TBR
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - One of the longest on your TBR
The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley - Kearsley in one of my go-to authors and this one is the most popular book of hers

Midfielder:
4. Pick a book that is a next in the series they have already started.
Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning - You've got to continue with #4 & 5. Things come to a climax here.
Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks

5. Recommend a book that is set in the future or a book with a nerdy lead
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline - Nerdy Nerd book
Naked in Death by J.D. Robb - NR's very popular alter name book. It's set in the future with a yummy hero.

Forward:
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)
Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier - I'd like to think that this my most successful rec ever. Everybody who read this liked it. {And now they're on the bandwagon too. Also, my comfort read.}

7. Pick a book from your pickee's shelf that catches your eye.
I really enjoyed reading these two YA
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles

Referee:
8. Recommend a classic or a book that you think is a classic that your pickee should read.
The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle - Need I say more?
The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer - It's Heyer - almost like mother of the current historical romances. So almost a classic.

Happy Reading, Mel!

[Vi]

Nichole wrote: "Hi Vi, Here are your picks. I had a hard time finding new books for you because you already have the good ones on your read/TBR shelf. Hopefully you'll find something that interests you.

Goal Kee..."

Just seeing this! Thanks for the great picks.

So, I'm definitely reading:
- You're like the third or the fourth person to rec this. I'd better get started.
- This is the second month in a row that I'm getting this rec. Checking it out at the library.

I'd like to get to the rest too but I'm not sure in what order. Thanks again for the picks (and so quick too)

[Penney]

I swear Laurla, it literally took me ALL day yesterday to complete your picks and I did actually complete them before I went to bed, lol. Stupid GR decided to shut down on me right in the middle of posting so I lost everything. Let's try this again, but I have to keep it short 'n' sweet since the internet can be kinda sketchy. Just one note...I picked two from your massive (lol!) preferred shelf for each category cuz that's a hella lot of books to own girlfriend! Here we go...

1. Goal Keeper:

~ My new "go-to" when I want something unconventional

2. Colorful Goal Keeper:

~ Great series that reminded me of Nora Roberts

3. Defender:

~ Very poetic read, you'll need tissues tho.

4. Midfielder:


5. Playmaker:
(not what I expected)
~ Cute read

6. Forward:

~ I recently re-read this cuz it's that good!

7. Eye Catcher
~ Loved seeing this on your shelf! ~ Great title

8.Referee:
~ A modern day classic that I will recommend over and over till the day I die.

HAPPY READING!!

[Daffodil]

Leslie
Started looking at your shelves and plan to finish this evening after work. I should get your picks posted tonight.

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Macwolf01[Elise]

Wow, we have so much in common it took me a bit to find some "new to you" authors to recommend. I hope you like your picks. :)..."

Thanks Diane

These look great, I'll read for sure I just picked it up at store on Sunday. I'll also try getting .

I'll add all the ones I don't have on my TBR list.

Thanks again
E

[Karla]

Vi wrote: "Will do, Karla."

Thanks. Please use this shelf: Help Me Decide. Everything on it is fair game, even books marked as "read"

[Shelby]

KarenH I promise I will get your picks done today at some point. I'm just swamped getting everything for next month organized. Between the next quarters DBML and launching the Scavenger Hunt for the MM Romance Group I am super busy!

[Runell]

Hi, MountainKat! Here are my picks for you:

1. Goal Keeper: Starfish and Coffee [New to You] and Plan B are two of my absolute favorite reads. [New to You]
2. Then Came You [To Read ASAP]

3. Defender: Outlander: Jamie . . . *Sigh* . . . Is wonderful. And this one is definitely a longer read. [To Read ASAP]

4. Midfielder: Rock Chick Rescue: I also need to continue on with the series as I really enjoyed the first one. [To Read ASAP]
5. Taxes and TARDIS: I really enjoyed this one. [New to You]

6. Forward: Don't Let Me Go: I recommended this to my friend and she really liked it (this was also my very first M/M). [New to You]
7. Rusty Nailed [To Read ASAP]

8. Referee: To Kill a Mockingbird: This is my all-time favorite book ever, and one of the few books that I've read more than once. [To Read]

I hope you enjoy whichever you choose.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Shelby wrote: "KarenH I promise I will get your picks done today at some point. I'm just swamped getting everything for next month organized. Between the next quarters DBML and launching the Scavenger Hunt for ..."

No problem, Shelby - I can be patient, I'm sure I can! :D

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Thanks for the picks Runell, there are several I want to read! I am planning to get to Outlander this summer, and since June is practically over I'll definitely get to that in July! I hope to get to Rusty Nailed and Rock Chick Rescue as well. I will check out the new books and try to get some of them in too, but July is going to be busier than normal for me so hopefully they will work in other challenges!

I've read that To Kill a Mockingbird is finally going to be released as an ebook - yay! Then I will actually be able to read it. The copy I have has print that is too small for me, between bad eyes and allergies I just can't do tiny print anymore. I doubt that will happen in July, but I hope it is soon - that is one classic I would love to read! It was strangely absent in my high school and college classes, read lots of others but not that one.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

MountainKat wrote: "I've read that To Kill a Mockingbird is finally going to be released as an ebook - yay!"

I saw that too - and the audio is being released at the same time (whispersync compatible) with Sissy Spacek narrating - that could be amazing!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Sandy, here are your picks! I hope you can find something to read because I am giving you lots of options! I am way too tired to eliminate books from my list so I am just going to recommend them all. =)

Goal Keeper:
1. Go To Author:
New to You Author - Something About You by Julie James - love her writing and this book!
To-Read Shelf - Dream a Little Dream or This Heart of Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - both are special and her books are so good in audio!

2. Colorful Covers:
New to You Authors - In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks or Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis - love both books and their series!
Preferred Shelf - Fly Away by Kristin Hannah - I've heard her books are good.


Defender:
3. Long one off your shelves: Both are from your preferred shelf
The King by J.R. Ward - I thought this was very good!
Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson - I've heard good things about this and really ought to read it someday.

Midfielder:
4. Next in Series: Both from your preferred shelf
Comanche Heart by Catherine Anderson - I loved the first but haven't gone back to read the second - again, I really should!
City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare

5. Nerdy/Futuristic: Both from your to-read shelf
The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley - love this series and this one was very good!
Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb - how could I not recommend Roarke and Eve for this?! And it looks like you have enjoyed this series too - win, win!

Forward:
6. Books I've Recommended Before: All new to you and all short!
Do Over by Mari Carr - sweet, romantic and hot!
Shaken by Dee Tenorio - so much emotion in such a short story!
Hearts in Darkness by Laura Kaye - wonderful story, but left me wanting more!

7. Eye Catching: Both from your preferred shelf, I haven't read either but they intrigued me - both the covers and the précis
The Island by Elin Hilderbrand
Roses by Leila Meacham

Referee:
8. Classic:
New to You - The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks - the Kelly brothers are classics! This one was emotional and so touching.
Preferred Shelf - Someone to Watch Over Me by Lisa Kleypas - I know many people consider her work classic! I haven't read this one, but I have it to read someday.
Preferred Shelf - The Space Between by Diana Gabaldon - MANY people consider her work classic. I'm going to read my first in July, hopefully I'll agree!

Fingers crossed you like them!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

~KarenH~ wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "I've read that To Kill a Mockingbird is finally going to be released as an ebook - yay!"

I saw that too - and the audio is being released at the same time (whispersync compatib..."

Oh, that is good news!! Any word on when?

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

MountainKat wrote: "Oh, that is good news!! Any word on when?"

Both Amazon and Audible have it available for pre-order with a release date of July 8. The Whispersync price isn't all that great, but this is one I won't mind paying a credit for!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

~KarenH~ wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Oh, that is good news!! Any word on when?"

Both Amazon and Audible have it available for pre-order with a release date of July 8. The Whispersync price isn't all that great, b..."

I just went to look and saw that - thanks for the info! I wouldn't mind using a credit there either, this is one I have wanted to read for a while now! Still don't see myself getting to it in July, not with Outlander and Rock Chick Rescue and the other audiobooks I want to get to - but you never know!

[~Leslie~]

Hi Runnell! Sorry I'm late getting this done. My internet has been down at my house and this is the first opportunity I've had to get on B&N wifi. I probably won't get it done tonight. Look for your picks on Friday. I'm off work early and if it's still not fixed, I can head over here again for awhile. Thanks for your patience!!