2014 July Pick It For Me! Challenge

[~Leslie~]

Daffodil wrote: "Leslie
Started looking at your shelves and plan to finish this evening after work. I should get your picks posted tonight."
Thanks, Daffodil! I'm excited!! My internet is down, so I may not get a chance to look at them again until Friday. Hopefully it will be fixed sooner. Can't wait to see what you pick.

[SandyC]

MountainKat wrote: "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 t..."

Oh my gosh this list is amazing!! I don't know how I'm going to pick from this! I should for sure read The Space Between since it's relatively short and on my Kindle. In Bed with a Highlander and The Darkest Hour look intriguing. I'd love to read Comanche Heart... the first book was go good!
Thank you so much, MountainKat, and I hope you enjoy Outlander because that is a series near and dear to my heart, plus the Starz series starts August 9!!

[UnusualChild{beppy}]

hi, gigi

i was doing this last night, and gr went down, but it's back, i'm done my 12 hour workday and i don't have to be anywhere for about an hour, so here goes! there were so many books on your preferred shelf that i absolutely adored, so it made it challenging for me to come up with new to you books. i try to challenge myself all the time, so i had fun.

goal keeper
1. go author/comfort read: Breathing Room (tbr)
Just Good Friends (new) 2nd book in the series, but they can all be read as standalones. in fact, i have not yet read the first book in the series Just This Once, but you could read it instead. i've enjoyed every book i've read by her.
Too Stupid to Live (new) you have read a couple m/m books, and i read this one whenever i'm feeling down.

2. colourful cover: Kissed in Paris (tbr)
Chasing Daisy (new)

defender
3. longer book: Love Unscripted (tbr)
Dragonfly in Amber (tbr)

midfielder
4. next book in a series you've started: Navarro's Promise (tbr)
Second Grave on the Left (new)

5. nerdy/take charge character; futuristic: Ravished (tbr) the h in this one was both a nerd and a take charge person
The Price of the Stars (new) futuristic
Finding Grace (new) the H is a take charge kind of person, especially where the safety of the h is concerned.

forward
6. recommended successfully before: Kindling the Moon (new)
Tell Me No Lies (new)
Magic Bites (new)

7. eye catching: Caine's Reckoning (tbr)
The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop & Cafe (tbr) something about the title...

referee
8. classic: The Convenient Marriage (tbr) classic author, and this one is my favourite.
This Rough Magic (new) i think that mary stewart is definitely classic.



hope that you enjoy. please let me know if i need to do any re-picks for you.

[UnusualChild{beppy}]

~KarenH~ wrote: "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 ..."

hi, karenh
man, oh man you picked good books for me. i'm up for a buddy read on either The Collector or The Art of Breathing (or both!). i'll also try to read The Rosie Project, Lord of the Fading Lands and Blue Notes. after that, i'm not quite sure. thank you SO much for my picks.

[LaurLa]

Jaime - Here are your picks. Hope enjoy but let me know if there are any re-picks you need. It's heavier on your TBR than NEW, but I definitely think there are some stretches here for you :-)

Goal Keeper
1. Go-to author or a comfort read book:
Lori Foster is both on your TBR and new to you (at least I didn't see her on your Read shelf) so I picked her for both. She is both a comfort and go-to author for me.
TBR - When You Dare – Lori Foster
NEW – Sawyer – Lori Foster


2. Colorful cover:
TBR – Shadow's Edge – J.T. Geissinger
NEW – Squeeze Play – Kate Angell (this is the original cover)


Defender
3. Longer book:
TBR – Iced – Karen Marie Moning (longest on your preferred shelf)
TBR – Maybe Baby – Andrea Smith (one of longest of all your To Read shelf)


Midfielder
4. Next in the series:
TBR – Marked By The Vampire – Cynthia Eden


5. Nerdy/take charge lead character or futuristic/dystopic/apocalyptic:
TBR – Chill Factor – Rachel Caine (sounded interesting to me AND is slightly apocalyptic)
NEW – Girl's Guide to Witchcraft – Mindy Klasky (don’t know if you like what I call cozy PN, but I enjoyed this series. Jane is both a bit geeky and somewhat take charge.)


Forward
6. Successful rec:
NEW – Unleashed – Jami Alden


7. Catches your eye:
TBR – Temptation Rising – A.C. Arthur (chose this one purely on the cover – purple is my favorite color and well, that chest...)


Referee
8. Recommend a classic:
NEW – The Windflower – Laura London (you have no historicals on your shelves, but this is a classic in the romance genre – it's where we were but ahead of it’s time)

[LaurLa]

Penney wrote: "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 o..."

Yes, my TBR us woefully beyond huge and I will probably never read them in this lifetime (or even the next), but what can we say? We're addicts?

Thanks for the picks! I'm sure some of these will pop up on the July Monthly Challenge too! Can't wait...

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

beppy wrote: "hi, karenh
man, oh man you picked good books for me. i'm up for a buddy read on either The Collector or The Art of Breathing (or both!)..."

I'm glad you liked your picks! I'm not totally sure about the buddy read of The Collector because I might try to squeeze it in the end of this month if I have the time, but I'm definitely up for The Art of Breathing!

[Gigi]

beppy wrote: "hi, gigi

i was doing this last night, and gr went down, but it's back, i'm done my 12 hour workday and i don't have to be anywhere for about an hour, so here goes! there were so many books on your..."

Hi Beppy! Thank you so much for the fantastic picks. I'm eyeing either Dragonfly in Amber, Chasing Daisy, Ravished or This Rough Magic. Thank you again.

[Joyce]

Hi Skandia here are your picks I hope you like them.

Goal Keeper:
1. Recommend a book from one of your go-to author or a comfort read book
NEW-Dead Until Dark I love this series and I'm almost finished with it (sadly)

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:Lean Mean Thirteen
NEW The Eyre Affair

Defender:
3. One of defending position is a libero -
TBR- The Witching Hour I read this years ago but I loved it. I remember devouring it even though it was so long.

Midfielder:
4. Pick a book that is a next in the series they have already started
TBR-Industrial Magic This is the next in a series that you rated hightly.

5. Playmaker/Gamemaker
NEW Storm Front This is a series that I love

Forward:
6. Recommend a book that you've recommended successfully before :
TBR-Soulless I was recommended this book and loved it and I've recommended it since and so far everyone has really enjoyed it. I hope you will too.

7. Pick a book from your pickee's shelf that catches your eye.
TBR-Touched by an Alien This looks like an interesting book.

Referee:
8. Recommend a classic or a book that you think is a classic that your pickee should read.
NEW- Message in a Bottle I love this book it is a great beach read

[Skandia]

Joyce wrote: " Hi Skandia here are your picks I hope you like them.

Goal Keeper:
1. Recommend a book from one of your go-to author or a comfort read book
NEW-Dead Until Dark I love this series an..."

Thank you so much for the picks.
Don't know yet what I'll read, but I'll let you know.
I have already read Storm Front last month and I liked it :)

[Daffodil]

Leslie I enjoyed looking through your shelves and I hope you enjoy your picks. Just let me know if there are any problems.

1. Recommend a book from one of your go-to author or a comfort read book.
Sea Swept by Nora Roberts (tbr) -- This still remains one of my favorite series from Nora Roberts. You definitely should start it.
Murder With Peacocks by Donna Andrews (new) -- I'm always guaranteed a laugh when I pick up one of the Meg Langslow mysteries. You never know what her wacky family is going to do next. There is a romance that develops over the series.

2. Recommend a book with a colorful cover (at least 2 different colors)
Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer (new) -- I didn't see any of Spencer's books on your shelves and would definitely recommend her to any romance lover. Be warned, it has an emotional impact.
For the Love of Pete by Julia Harper (new) -- This was recommended to me a few months ago and it was pure fun to read.

3. Recommend a longer book from your pickee's TBR or preferred shelf.
Tender Rebel by Johanna Lindsey (tbr) -- It's been a while, but I still remember how much I loved all of the Malory Family books.
Cry No More by Linda Howard (tbr) -- Linda Howard is another of my favorite authors and I love this book. Just be prepared for an emotional read.
Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon (tbr)-- I haven't started this series yet, but I'd like to before the new TV series gets started.

4. Pick a book that is a next in the series they have already started.
Shield of Winter by Nalini Singh (tbr) -- One of my favorite series, this is at the top of my to-buy list.
Soul Song by Marjorie M Liu (tbr) -- I just started this series last year. I'm one book behind you and have enjoyed it so far.

5. Recommend a book that has a nerdy or take charge kind of lead character or a futuristic/dystopic/apocalytic book.
Beach House No. 9 by Christie Ridgway(tbr) -- I have not read this, but I'm assuming a war journalist would be take-charge kind of guy.
Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson (new) -- another fun read

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)
Tell Me No Lies by Elizabeth Lowell (new) -- This is one of my all time favorite Eliabeth Lowell books and is a stand-alone. You've enjoyed other books by her, so I would suggest giving this one a try.
Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye by Victoria Laurie (new) -- I love this mystery series and the romance that slowly develops over the course of it.

7. Pick a book from your pickee's shelf that catches your eye.
Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright (tbr) -- That wolf on the cover just grabs your attention. I haven't read this yet, though it is sitting on my TBR.
Louisiana Longshot by Jana Deleon (tbr) -- this looks interesting

8. Recommend a classic or a book that you think is a classic that your pickee should read.
The Scarlet Pimpernel by Emmuska Orczy (new) -- A fun read, one of my favorite classics.

[Shelby]

Hi KarenH!!! I finally got this done. :D Hope things here appeal to you.

Goalkeeper
1. Go To (TBR) – The Darkest Night One of my all time favorite authors/series.
2. Go To (New) – My Fair Captain Adore this series!
3. Colorful Cover (TBR) – The Party Boy's Guide to Dating a Geek Enjoyed this one a lot.
4. Colorful Cover (New) – Sixty Five Hours Cute and fun!

Defender
1. Longer page count (TBR) – Tall, Dark and Dangerous Part 1 Enjoyed this series.
2. Longer page count (TBR) – The Collector

Midfielder
1. Next in Series (TBR) – Tequila Mockingbird Because ummm YEAH!!!
2. Next in Series (TBR) – Touch & Geaux Repeat above
3. Nerdy/Take Charge/Futuristic/Dystopic (New) - Sunset Fascinating world created here!
4. Nerdy/Take Charge/Futuristic/Dystopic (New) – Taxes and TARDIS Super geeky, but adorable.

Forward
1. Recommended before (New) – Suicide Watch Dark, but oh so good.
2. Recommended before (New) – The Morning Star One of my all time favorite series!
3. Catches You Eye (TBR) – Water Bound I'm a fan. :)
4. Catches You Eye (TBR) – Ash and Echoes Love this cover and really enjoyed the book.

Referee
1. Classic (New) - Dragonsong In the sci-fi/fantasy world it doesn't get anymore classic than Anne McCaffery for me. This was the first book my mother ever gave me to read in an adult genre.
2. Classic (New) - Shanna One of my favorite historical romance authors, and one of my favorite books of all time. She's just plain CLASSIC!

[Jamie ~ Bad Boy Inspector]

Thanks for my picks Laurla, they are awesome. I can't wait to get started.

I haven't read any of the Gemini series so I will have to start with the first but they sound really good. And this is the perfect reason to FINALLY pick up Iced because I have put it off forever because of Dani's age.

[Fran, Moderator]

I can help with repicks tonight if you need it Vi!

[Amy J.]

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

Noted, Amy. Thanks"

I'm still waiting on access. I can help with repicks too.

[Fran, Moderator]

The U.S. is playing Germany right now!

My son is trying to get me into this, lol. His office is showing the game today at work. And Mayor Cuomo is giving all NY state workers an extended lunch hour today so they can watch it!

I hope they win! (but I know they aren't favored)

[Dee]

i think if we win or tie we go into the next round, but can't remember for sure - maybe if its a tie, then the other game in our group has to be a tie...

[Fran, Moderator]

If we win or tie Germany we move on regardless of what any other team does. It's only if we lose that it gets complicated, lol.

[LaurLa]

Jamie wrote: "Thanks for my picks Laurla, they are awesome. I can't wait to get started.

I haven't read any of the Gemini series so I will have to start with the first but they sound really good. And this is th..."

Oh buggers! I totally spaced on Unleashed being the third book. I'm so sorry! Even though I didn't technically rec the first book, maybe you can replace it for the third one - think of it as my rec'ing the series... I would rec anything by Jamie Alden pretty much sight unseen!

I'm glad you like the rest of your picks. Enjoy!!

[[deleted user]]

Hi Fran , I got really excited and read protecting whats his and its sequel yesterday , both v nice and v hot! 4 stars each!

Sorry, I couldnt wait :(

[Daffodil]

Thanks for the great picks Breann, I'm still trying to decide what to read. I need to get going on Cole's series, so I'll probably read . I'm also considering . Then I'll have to see which of your new selections I can get my hands on, a couple of them look interesting.

[[deleted user]]

Hi Arielle , here are your picks , I hope you like them :)
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. Law Man(new)- I just read it , its gone straight to my favorite books , and KA is deinitely a go to author for me now. also Wildest Dreams
2. Never Seduce a Scot(TBR)

Defender: Defender's main responsibility is to support their team and prevent other teams from scoring a goal.
3. Outlander- Heard a lot about this book and even I am going to be reading it next month.

Midfielder: Midfielders are the link between the defence and the forwards.
4. If Only
5. Ready Player One

Forward: Forwards mainly score goals or create a scoring opportunity
6. Exquisite (tbr) or Lord of Scoundrels(new)
7. Annie's Song or Half-Blood

Referee: The often overlooked non-player. Referees often run more than the actual players and needs endurance.
8. Flowers from the Storm
Faro's Daughter- My favorite Georgette Heyer

I hope you like the picks , if not I will be happy to repick for you :)

[mary]

ASHLEY! I find it hilarious that I got you. You know it was very difficult to think of new books for you. Mainly because you are the one that tells me what books to read. And then if I read a new book that you haven't, you notice it on the feed and start reading them. So the new books I recommended, hopefully you like them. If not, I fail at being you best friend. Don't hate me if they are bad. Okay, here they go:

Goalkeeper:
1. Go-to Author or comfort read.
TBR: Jagged by Kristen Ashley. Kristen Ashley is definitely one of our go to authors :)
New: Come Away with Me by Kristen Proby. I own the whole With me in Settle series on Kindle (this is the first one). She isn't my first go to author, but she is the one you haven't read yet.


2. Colorful cover.
TBR: Destined by Aprilynne Pike, I have a question....how can this be on hold for two years??? Is that a really long hold or did you lose interest?
NEW: Her Mad Hatter by Marie Hall. It is a short read (I own on kindle). It is the first of a series about the bad boys of fairy tales in modern day.


Defender:
3. Longer book from TBR shelf.
TBR: For the Roses by Julie Garwood.
TBR: Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness. The third book comes out next month, so it can get you ready for it.


Midfielder:
4. Next book in a Series.
TBR: Size 12 and Ready to Rock by Meg Cabot. Cause then I can bring up the last one when I come and visit you.
TBR: Finale by Becca Fitzpatrick. I do own the book if you want me to bring it up.


5. Nerdy or take charge kind of leader or futirostc/dystopic/apocalytic.
TBR: Insurgent by Veronica Roth. Grace owns this book if you want to borrow it.
NEW: Shade’s Fall by by Jamie Begley. It is technically the 4th book in a series. But it is the best book in it. So I recommend this one the most. And Grace also read this book first. So it is not important you read them all in order. Grace owns the whole series on kindle. (Fyi: Shade is a take charge kind of guy)


Forward:
6. Recommend a successful recommend.
TBR: Wildest Dreams by Kristen Ashley. So this was technically recommended to me successfully. But since you recommend to me all the books I read, I am bending the rules a little bit.
NEW: Wicked Beat by Olivia Cunning. Again, this is the fourth book of a series. But it was the one Grace liked the most. And the author didn't even write the series in order so again it would be fine. But I own the whole series on kindle.


7. Catches your eye from TBR shelf.
TBR: Claiming the Highlander by Kinley MacGregor. Because I know how much you love the Scots.
TBR: Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan. Not going to lie, I like the cover and it sounds interesting.


Referee:
8. Classic book.
TBR The Countess by Lynsay Sands. I really enjoyed this book by her.
NEW: Rock Me by Cherrie Lynn. I found this through Grace's account. I really enjoyed it.


Sorry it took me forever. I wanted them to be good. You always recommend so many good ones to me. I wanted to try my best. Hopefully you can find some good reads. Let me know if you want me to bring any book up when I come and visit you :) <3

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Shelby wrote: "Hi KarenH!!! I finally got this done. :D Hope things here appeal to you.

Goalkeeper
1. Go To (TBR) – The Darkest Night One of my all time favorite authors/series.
2. Go To (New) –..."

Thanks for the picks, Shelby! I'm looking closely at several of them, but haven't had a chance yet to see which ones fit with other challenges. I'm almost definitely going to read The Collector, just don't know what I'll get to beyond that one.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Vi, I can help with repicks if you need me...

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Hi Breann (sorry for the delay)

Here are your PIFM July picks, let me know if you find anything you like or if you need more.

Goal Keeper:
1.Recommend a book from one of your go-to author or a comfort read book: Edge of Dawn by Lara Adrian
2.Recommend a book with a colorful cover (at least 2 different colors): An Old-Fashioned Love Song by Michelle K Grant

Defender:
3.Recommend a longer book from your pickee's TBR or preferred shelf: Rapture by J.R. Ward

Midfielder:
4. Pick a book that is a next in the series they have already started: Rogue Rider by Larissa Ione
5.Recommend a book that has a nerdy or take charge kind of lead character or a futuristic/dystopic/apocalyptic book: The Giver by Lois Lowry
For Men Like Us by Brita Addams

Forward:
6. Recommend a book that you've recommended successfully: Saving Grace by Julie Garwood
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, Dave McKean (Illustrations)
7. Pick a book from your pickee's shelf that catches your eye: Heat Seeker by Lora Leigh
A Note in the Margin by Isabelle Rowan

Referee:
8. Recommend a classic or a book that you think is a classic that your pickee should read: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith, Jane Austen (an amusing twist on a classic)
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Vi, I'm home tonight too if you need another for repicks.

[~Leslie~]

HI Runnell!! Sorry I'm late. We just got our internet back about an hour ago! Here are your picks. Hope you find something good to read!

Goal Keeper:
1.Jill Shalvis is definitely my go-to author and comfort read. This is the first book in her Lucky Harbor series. And the second book was on your shelf and the cover caught me eye. It's certainly colorful!
Simply Irresistible and Falling From The Sky


Defender: Both of these books were on your TBR - I've read the first one and liked it and I want to read the second book. It's one of my daughter's favorite author. And they are both long!
Dragonfly in Amber and Wizard's First Rule


Midfielder:
You seem to like the Lux series (I do too!) so the first book is the next one in the series and the second book is one I just finished and Loved!!!. It's set in a futuristic time on Earth.
Origin and Under the Never Sky


Forward:
I've recommended this series many times and almost everyone loves it. One of my favorites! And the second book caught my eye. It looked really interesting.
Spider's Bite and Black Dog Blues


Referee: Two classics since you seem to like fantasy. I'm surprised you don't have the first one on your shelves and the second one is a great Arthurian fantasy.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and The Mists of Avalon

[D.G.]

As I was added to the repicks, I don't know if I'll be asked to pick but I can!

[Breann]

Macwolf01 [Elise] wrote: "Hi Breann (sorry for the delay)

Here are your PIFM July picks, let me know if you find anything you like or if you need more.

Goal Keeper:
1.Recommend a book from one of your go-to author or a ..."

I see quite a few I want to get to! I'm hoping to get to these this month:


Thanks for the picks :)

[Skandia]

I can do repicks, too, if you need, Vi!

[Vi]

Thanks everyone who volunteered. I'll assign repicks now.

[Vi]

Repicks: (Also at post #6)

1. Ty picks for DG : (pick4me shelf)
3.Fran picks for Karla :(Help Me Decide)
4. DG picks for Nancy H
5. Karla picks for Liz Contreras
6. Amy J picks for Ty

[Vi]

Dee wrote: "i think if we win or tie we go into the next round, but can't remember for sure - maybe if its a tie, then the other game in our group has to be a tie..."

If US lost, there was a chance for Portugal to advance. But nope - they were eliminated yesterday. Poor Cristiano Ronaldo.

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Karla!
It's super late for me here in NY. I promise to have your picks for you first thing in the morning :)

[Kai]

sorry nancy I have been ill and only just realised the date will do your picks now xxx

[Kai]

Nancy H,
Am really sorry I was late with your picks for the last two days have been falling asleep as soon as I have got home from work. Woke up today and realised the date. Here are my picks for you let me know if you need any repicks.

Goalkeeper:
The Fashion Hound Murders (your tbr)
The Next Best Thing (my go to author)

Defender:
The Wheel of Fortune (your tbr)
The Pillars of the Earth (your tbr)

Midfielder:(next in series)
Loyalty in Death
Death of a Mad Hatter
Tangled Up In You ( you have read one and two in the series. she is one of my favourite authors)

Forward:
Serendipity (your tbr)
Mum's the Word (series caught my eye on your shelf but could only see the later books in the series)
First Comes Love (you have read ridgway before and this is a book I have read recently and loved)
Too Good to Be True (have recommended it before)

Referee:
These two are two books that to me are classic romances. That I always go back to.
The Nanny
Simply Irresistible

I am sorry again. Hope they are ok. Happy reading!

xxxx

[Bethany]

Vi wrote: "Dee wrote: "i think if we win or tie we go into the next round, but can't remember for sure - maybe if its a tie, then the other game in our group has to be a tie..."

If US lost, there was a chanc..."

He can cry on my shoulder anytime.

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Karla!

I had fun going through your shelves - I hope you find something here you like! We both read a lot of YA, so I recommended some of my favorites that I didn't see on your shelves, along with a few of my favorite contemporaries.


Goalkeeper:
Obsidian (preferred shelf)- I love this series and everything I have read by Jennifer L. Armentrout/J Lynn
Goodnight Tweetheart (new)- Teresa Medeiros is a favorite author of mine and this book is very different for her but so good.

Breathing Room (new)- This is my favorite SEP book, you will feel like you are in Italy with them.
Major Crush (tbr)- I love Jennifer Echols and this book. And she is the FAC for July :)
The Ex Games (tbr)- I am going to read this one for the FAC in July...buddy read?



Defender:
The Book Thief (tbr)- a must read. 552 pages
I Am Number Four (tbr)- I am not a big sci-fi reader, but this was a fun, fast-paced, great read. 440 pages.

Midfielder:(next in series)
Two for the Dough (tbr)
The Last Little Blue Envelope (preferred shelf)


Into the Wild Nerd Yonder (new)- This book is a gem. One of my fave YAs.
Sophie & Carter (new)- Love this shorter, emotional story of 2 teens trying to keep their families together. They are both take charge.

Forward:
I have recommended all 3 of the following titles with success (I hope!).
Do Over (new) - sweet, sexy, emotional short story about a married couple finding love again.
On the Island (new)- great adventure story about a teacher and student.
Completely Smitten (new)- such a sweet, fun, road trip love story

The Boyfriend List: 15 Guys, 11 Shrink Appointments, 4 Ceramic Frogs and Me, Ruby Oliver (preferred shelf)- This caught my eye because I just read another one by E. Lockhart that I enjoyed....We Were Liars (new). You can read either one.
Wake (tbr)- This one caught me eye because I loved it! The whole trilogy is so good.

Referee:
Persuasion (preferred shelf)
The Fault in Our Stars(new)- This will be a classic one day. Have lots of tissues ready!

[Runell]

Thanks for the picks Leslie. There are a couple that I would really like to get to this month, so hopefully I will.

And just to let you know, I have read Harry Potter, but those were pre-Goodreads days so I don't have them on my shelves. ;)

[Amy J.]

Ty I enjoyed going through your shelves. I haven't read most of the books on your TBR, but hopefully you'll find something to enjoy in the books I've picked for you.

Goal Keeper
1. Go to Reads: I love Sarah Addison Allen so I've selected my two favorite (so far) novels to recommend for you: The Peach Keeper Or Garden Spells

2. Colorful Covers: Both of these are from your TBR pile: All The Colors Of Love by Jessica Freely OR How to Repair a Mechanical Heart by J.C. Lillis

Defender
3. Longer TBR Books: Parasite by Mira Grant (I actually added this one to my own TBR pile) OR Sempre: Redemption by J.M. Darhower

Midfielder
4. Current Series: Both of my choices here are from series I've started too. I'd suggest a buddy read but you're further along in each than I am. Cress by Marissa Meyer ORUp From the Grave by Jeaniene Frost

5. Dystopian: You seem to like this genre (and I do too) My suggestions are The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood OR Delirium by Lauren Oliver

Forward
6. Previously successful recommendations: On the Island by Tracey Garvis-Graves OR Making Waves by Tawna Fenske

7. Eye catching Covers: Maybe I'm being a bit literal with my first selection, which is Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi OR Year Zero by Rob Reid. The cover reminds me of Napster, which I dearly miss.

Referee
8. Classics: One of my favorite books of all time The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera OR I was going to go Austen's P&P, but you've already read it, so we'll do an Elizabeth Gaskell novel and go with North and South

[D.G.]

Oh I loved North and South! That Mr. Thornton!!!

[Ty]

D.G.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry for the lateness. Just actually came home on a flight a couple hours ago. Some of the "N2U" books are by authors you haven't read before but are on your TBR. Hope you like the picks!

Goal Keeper:
1. NEW: Years - LaVyrle Spencer is always a comfort read for me
2. NEW: All The Colors Of Love - interest premise, colorful cover

Defender:
3. N2U/TBR: Daughter of the Forest - this book is mega. I mean, mega epic fantasy, mega tragedy, mega sobbing (for me) - just mega.

Midfielder:
4. TBR: Fool Moon - love me some Harry Dresden
5. N2U/TBR: Unholy Ghosts - please please read this soon. I rank this up there with Kate Daniels as one of my favorite UF series - but this one comes with a boatload of more gravitas.

Forward:
6. TBR: Tangled - definitely rec'd this before. It hath given me the chuckles.
7. TBR: Mystery Man - omg. the book that got me on the KA train.

Referee:
8. NEW: Once in a Blue Moon - a classic! (at least I think so...) and my absolute favorite HR. quite HTF - good luck!

BONUS:
If you haven't gobbled this up yet....
Magic Breaks - I see that you have the ARC. SO SOOOO JELLY. SOOOOOOO.

[Ty]

Amy J. wrote: " Ty I enjoyed going through your shelves. I haven't read most of the books on your TBR, but hopefully you'll find something to enjoy in the books I've picked for you.

Goal Keeper
1. Go to Reads:..."

Thanks for the picks, Amy J! not sure what to read yet, but definitely some great choices in there. :D

[~Leslie~]

Runell wrote: "Thanks for the picks Leslie. There are a couple that I would really like to get to this month, so hopefully I will.

And just to let you know, I have read Harry Potter, but those were pre-Goodread..."

So glad you found some books to read! Let me know what you choose. And I'm glad you've read Harry Potter! I was feeling scandalized :}

[Nancy H]

Kaileigh wrote: "Nancy H,
Am really sorry I was late with your picks for the last two days have been falling asleep as soon as I have got home from work. Woke up today and realised the date. Here are my picks for y..."

Hi Kaileigh,
No problem. I hope you are feeling better, and I certainly understand not wanting to do this if you are under the weather. The picks you did look really good, and I will have a hard time deciding. A friend just today gave me Death of a Mad Hatter, so I may start with that one since I just finished the first one in the series and it was excellent. There are also several others that I want to read soon, also, so I will let you know what else I pick up. This is a really good list.

Thank you, and happy reading!

[~Leslie~]

Daffodil wrote: "Leslie I enjoyed looking through your shelves and I hope you enjoy your picks. Just let me know if there are any problems.

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

Hi Daffodil!

Well, after much thought, I'll be reading a couple of these and the rest have definitely ended up on my TBR shelf.

I'm definitely reading and I'd like to read . And I will almost positively be reading I'm so excited for this book!!

[Karla]

Hi Liz Contreras,
Here are your picks. We only have a few books in common, and I have not read any of the books on your TBR, so I hope you find something new that you like.

Goal Keeper:
Meg cabot is my favorite author, it looks like you like paranormal books, the following two books are the first in YA paranormal series written by Meg Cabot.
- 16 year old with a power.

- colorful cover, your TBR

Defender: .
- This book is on my TBR too. 445 pages.
- to help you make progress on the series (your TBR) 400 pages

Midfielder:
- your TBR
- I found the first one on your read list, so I thought you might like to read the next one.


Forward:
- I have recommend this to a couple of people, and they've both liked it. It is my favorite book so far this year. It starts out slow, but ends great!

- Found this on your TBR and have added it to mine.


Referee:
- My favorite (classic) book of all time.
- my second favorite classic book.

[D.G.]

Awesome picks, Ty! I'm considering the following:


Believe it or not, I've had the ARC of Magic Breaks for a couple of months now but I'm a rabid audiobook fan and I don't feel like reading it in print. Most likely I'll wait until the audio release date and listen to it.

All your new picks look great as well - I'll add them to my TBR - but I'll probably won't get to them this month.

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Ty wrote: "D.G.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry for the lateness. Just actually came home on a flight a couple hours ago. Some of the "N2U" books are by authors you haven't read before but are on your TBR. Hope you li..."

I'm reading mystery man now and its amazing!