2017 August Pick-It-For-Me-Challenge!

[Romanticbookworm]

Sorry lifes been busy this week and I tried to get internet on my mobile but it wouldnt work.

Okay I have reedited those two picks for you :).

[Rebecca]

Romanticbookworm wrote: "Sorry lifes been busy this week and I tried to get internet on my mobile but it wouldnt work.

Okay I have reedited those two picks for you :)."


I didn't mean you should repick but thanks for that.

[Romanticbookworm]

Rebecca wrote: "Romanticbookworm wrote: "Sorry lifes been busy this week and I tried to get internet on my mobile but it wouldnt work.

Okay I have reedited those two picks for you :)."


I didn't mean you should ..."

It's no problem it gives you more options :)

[Becky]

Heather your picks i hope i did thid right if not sorry
✱Recommend a book that has a Moon, Sun, Earth or ‘something’ circular on the cover or a cover that is ‘very dark’. 
TBR -
New -
2. The last time a total solar eclipse spanned the contiguous United States was in 1918…the last one visible in the U.S. was 38 years ago…”wow I would have been a teenager…were you even born yet?” 
✱Recommend an historical romance or a YA genre book. 
TBR -
New -
3. Warning! Safety First! Never look directly at the sun without proper eye protection! Special Safety Glasses or using a ‘sun funnel’ are two recommendations for looking directly at the sun. 
✱Recommend a book that has the person on the cover wearing eye glasses or anything else on their head OR where MC is a ‘protector’ ie military or ‘alpha-like’ character. 
TBR
New
4. Nature will be affected during the eclipse…depending on your surroundings, as totality nears you may experience strange things. You’ll notice a resemblance to the onset of night. Shadows will look different. Usually, any breeze will dissipate and birds will stop chirping. It is quiet. Feel a 10-15 degree drop in temperature. Who knows what else might happen! 
✱Recommend a book where the cover depicts something found in nature, a bird on the cover, or the word ‘night’ or ‘shadow’ in the title or series name. A suspense will work too! 
TBR
New
5. More than 500 million people in the US, Canada and Mexico will have opportunity to view at least a partial eclipse. The ‘path of totality’ runs through 10 states and makes it within 60 miles of more than 28 million people. 
✱Recommend a book that has at least 60,000 ratings or a book that’s been made or that you think should be made in to a movie/tv for viewing. 
NEW
New
6. Only one large city has a ‘great view’…Congratulations if you’re a citizen of Nashville, Tennessee! Home of the Grand Ole Opry and Country Music. 
✱Recommend a book where a MC is a musician, cowboy or super sexy OR the main setting is in the USA, personal bonus if it’s set in ‘Tennessee.'
TBR
NEW
7. #1 problem around this event? Definite: TRAFFIC! Potential: weather/clouds that decided to ruin all the fun! 
✱ Recommend a book with a car or road on the cover or a story that has a ‘road trip’ (any sort of journey for the character or reader) or ‘storm’ (stormy relationships or characters count!) that takes place somewhere in the story.
NEW

8. NASA is leading the effort in educating us about the total Solar Eclipse…read more about it at:Eclipse-who-what-when-where-how 
✱Recommend a book that has the letters N-A-S-A (A does not need to appear twice) somewhere in the title OR in tribute to ‘life beyond’ a book genre that’s paranormal or fantasy. 
TBR
New

Sorry if this is wrong i hope if i have done it right you enjoy the recommendations

[HeatherMarie]

Hey Becky thanks!
It's always good to check and see if the books have been read previously. Several of these guys I've already read and enjoyed- good taste :)
I think I'll focus on the ones new to me. Yay! Can't wait it's always like a fun treasure hunt every month!

[Shalini]

Hi Romanticbookworm Here are your picks for August...sorry for the delay, but I hope you find some titles that you enjoy. Happy Reading!

1.
NEW: The Hunger Games ( Circular object on cover)
TBR: The Body at Auercliff ( Dark cover)

2.
NEW: Throne of Glass ( YA try reading the novella first as it gives better glimpse into caelena's character)
TBR: Slammed ( YA romance)

3.
NEW: Real ( Alpha male)
TBR:Shane ( Hat on head)

4.
NEW: Halfway to the Grave ( Night on series name)
TBR:It Ends with Us ( Flower on cover)

5.
NEW: Bared to You (More than 60,000 ratings)
TBR: The Last Olympian ( More than 60,000 ratings)

6.
NEW: Wicked Fall ( cowboy)
TBR: Obsidian ( Set in USA)

7.
NEW: Thoughtless ( Stormy relationship)
TBR: Beautiful Disaster

8.
TBR: Perfect Remains (Letters N-A-S-A in the title)
NEW: Clockwork Angel(Paranormal/Fantasy)

[Tammie]

Our picking is all finished...Heather said it well! I hope you all find some great treasures to read this month...a special welcome to our new-comers...hope you found some excellent new authors to read!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Vandhana wrote: "Hi MountainKat,

Here are your picks!"

Thank you! I see a few I want to read next month and I still need to check out the new ones!

[Romanticbookworm]

Thanks Shalini, I see a few i need to get to and also a few new ones I like the look of :).

[Leigh]

Diane ~Firefly~

I have finished my first pick and really enjoyed it. Thank you again for the picks.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Leigh wrote: "Diane ~Firefly~

I have finished my first pick and really enjoyed it. Thank you again for the picks."

Glad you liked it Leigh! I've definitely enjoyed the series.

[Rebecca]

Romanticbookworm

I have just finished Slated It was a very enjoyable read 4 Stars.
Thanks for the recommendation.

[Leigh]

Diane ~Firefly~

I have finished two more picks and which I enjoyed.

[Leigh]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Leigh wrote: "Diane ~Firefly~

I have finished my first pick and really enjoyed it. Thank you again for the picks."

Glad you liked it Leigh! I've definitely enjoyed ..."


I plan on continuing the series.

[HeatherMarie]

Hey Becky
Finished Duke of My Heart . Love a lady detective! Great pick thanks!

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Leigh wrote: "Diane ~Firefly~

I have finished two more picks and which I enjoyed."

Wow! You are a fast reader Leigh! I'm glad you are enjoying the picks. How was Midnight Crossroad? It is on my PIFM list as well.

[jenny]

Hi MountainKat,

I finished my first pick: The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden - This was my very first audio book. I was a bit nervous because I'm not a native speaker. I love reading in English but wasn't sure if I would get everything when I don't see the words in front of me. But it was great, I really enjoyed it! Thanks for the pick!

[Leigh]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Leigh wrote: "Diane ~Firefly~

I have finished two more picks and which I enjoyed."

Wow! You are a fast reader Leigh! I'm ..."


I liked it but it is different from the TV series. I'm enjoying the series on TV so I will wait to read the rest of this series since it is so different. Are you watching Midnight, Texas?

[HeatherMarie]

Becky ~
Finished a second one: Stone Guardian
Wow what a intro! Going to continue on with series. Looking forward to see where author goes with the world building. Definitely need more stories about Gargoyles in my life.

Gonna hit up some armchair traveling and read Escape to the Riviera next. Also enjoying both the Westerns you picked- super cute!

[Diane ~Firefly~]

@ Leigh - I've DVR'd it, but haven't started watching yet.

[Alexa]

Hello Fran, I finished my first read, . I really enjoyed it and gave it 4/5 stars. It was a lot steamier than I was expecting. Very enjoyable. Thanks!

[Leigh]

Diane ~Firefly~

I have finished 2 more . Both I enjoyed. Thanks again for the picks.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Glad you are enjoying the reads Leigh. I really loved the Cambio Springs series.

[Leigh]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Glad you are enjoying the reads Leigh. I really loved the Cambio Springs series."

It took me a little bit to get into but then I was hooked.

[Fran, Moderator]

Alexis wrote: "Hello Fran, I finished my first read, . I really enjoyed it and gave it 4/5 stars.

I'm really glad you enjoyed it, Alexis! After seeing it on your shelf, I added it to my tbr too :)

[Fran, Moderator]

Pam wrote: "hi Fran! Hopefully you find something you feel like reading this month."

Hi Pam!

I finished from your list of recs for me. I enjoyed it :) Thanks for the push to get it off my tbr shelf, it was hanging out there for almost two years!

[Elke]

Leigh,

Read my first pick -it was ok in the beginning...but then it got great towards the end!

On to #2!

[Rebecca]

Romanticbookworm
I have finished my second pick The Mayfair Moon It sometimes slows down during the middle of the character and world building, and sometimes it repeats things and adds in parts that are fillers, That's why it got 3 stars and not 4. I will definitely continue with the series as it looks like it will get much better in the second and third book.

[Leigh]

Elke wrote: "Leigh,

Read my first pick -it was ok in the beginning...but then it got great towards the end!

On to #2!"

I felt the same way.

[Romanticbookworm]

Rebecca wrote: "Romanticbookworm
I have finished my second pick The Mayfair Moon It sometimes slows down during the middle of the character and world building, ..."

Turns out I have this one on my kindle TBR as well so good to know :).

[Elke]

Leigh wrote: "Elke wrote: "Leigh,

Read my first pick -it was ok in the beginning...but then it got great towards the end!

On to #2!"

I felt the same way."

Oh ok! I thought it was just me being impatient! Lol!! Love Chloe Neill, actually met her too! But it took....well I will not say anything else just in case someone hasn't read it yet! ;)

Message me if you want to talk! :D

[Leigh]

Diane ~Firefly~

I have finished two more which I thought was a cute story and which I loved.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Leigh - glad you are still liking your picks. I was very surprised how good Romancing the Duke was, so I'm happy you loved it.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Heather - I finished my first pick and really enjoyed it. Thanks so much for the rec.

[Elke]

Leigh,

I finished my second pick -NEW to me....it was really good! Will definitely keep going with the series! :D

already reading my 3rd pick!

[Leigh]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Leigh - glad you are still liking your picks. I was very surprised how good Romancing the Duke was, so I'm happy you loved it."

It was my first time reading anything by Tessa Dare. I plan on reading more from her.

[Leigh]

Elke wrote: "Leigh,

I finished my second pick -NEW to me....it was really good! Will definitely keep going with the series! :D

already reading my 3rd pick!"

I'm so glad you liked it. I really like ReRebecca Zanetti.

[HeatherMarie]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Heather - I finished my first pick and really enjoyed it. Thanks so much for the rec.

"

Glad you liked it!

[Leigh]

Diane ~Firefly~

I have finished two more picks . They were ok but not as enjoyable as the other picks.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

@ Leigh, I guess they can't all be home-runs. But I'm glad you are enjoying your picks overall. :)

[Leigh]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "@ Leigh, I guess they can't all be home-runs. But I'm glad you are enjoying your picks overall. :)"

I have definitely enjoyed my picks including the new to me ones.

[Elke]

Leigh,

Finished my 3rd pick -another NEW to me...liked it a lot! Definitely going to continue the series!!

On to #4?!?

[Leigh]

Elke wrote: "Leigh,

Finished my 3rd pick -another NEW to me...liked it a lot! Definitely going to continue the series!!

On to #4?!?"

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I need to read book 2 in this series.

[Tammie]

Becky wrote: "For Tammie. I had fun putting this together. I hope you find something here that looks good to you!

1. ✱Recommend a book that has a Moon, Sun, Earth or ‘something’ circular on the cover or a cover..."

Becky...thanks again for these picks
So far I've read Show Me, Baby...I have Midnight Crossroad on my list...but library waiting list is long...I'll likely get to this in September. Dead Girls Don't Wear Diamonds is up next.

[Sonja]

Kait wrote: "Hi Sonja!! I'm so glad I get to pick for you this round, your picks for me in the past were amazing and I'm excited to return the favor :D Hope you find something amazing!!

1. ✱Recommend a book th..."
Hi Kait!
One down, a million to go! LOL!

I (barely) finished Into the Whirlwind last week when on vacation. It was okay... not as good as I hoped... kept running on and on and on and I kept falling asleep, but I muscled through and am glad I did!


Starting now.... been hoping to get to this one. I do so love me some Tessa Dare!!

[Tammie]

I hope some of you had the chance to view today's solar eclipse in person. My book club friends went out on a pontoon boat...enjoyed the sight very much! Happy reading everyone!

[Elke]

Leigh,

I finished my 4th pick -loved it...but Lori Foster is one of my faves, so I am a little biased! Lol!!

On to pick #5!

[Leigh]

Elke wrote: "Leigh,

I finished my 4th pick -loved it...but Lori Foster is one of my faves, so I am a little biased! Lol!!

On to pick #5!"


I haven't read anything by Lori Foster. I need to try one of her books.

[Elke]

Leigh wrote: "Elke wrote: "Leigh,

I finished my 4th pick -loved it...but Lori Foster is one of my faves, so I am a little biased! Lol!!

On to pick #5!"


I haven't read anyth..."

Yes you do!!

[Leigh]

Diane ~Firefly~

I have finished one more book on the list and the next book in the series which was not on the list. Enjoyed both. I have to say I'm loving Tessa Dare! Thanks again for the picks.