Someone Else Pick It For Me- February

[Sophia]

If you are willing to place one of your February reading choices in the hands of another person, leave a comment here with at least five books and no more than ten from your TBR shelf. Participants need to leave comments no later than January 24th.

Here's how it will work:
Sophia will match people up and leave a comment with a list of who will choose for whom.
When you see the person you are to pick for, then just look at their list in the above comments and leave a new comment with their name and the book you chose for them by January 31st.

You also need to watch and see what book your person chose from your list for you.
You have the rest of the month to read the book.

So if this sounds like something you would like to do, just comment below leaving your name and list of book choices for someone to pick your February book.

[Sophia]

Ha! I'm planning waaay ahead at the moment so this list is subject to change, but here's what I have for my first offering:

1. The Annotated Emma by David Shapard
2. Undressing Mr. Darcy by Karen Doornebos
3. A Modern Day Persuasion: An Adaptation of Jane Austen's Novel by Kaitlin Sanders
4. A Contrary Wind: a variation on Mansfield Park by Lona Manning
5. Yours Affectionately, Jane Austen by Sally Smith O'Roarke
6. Dreams and Expectations by Wendi Sotis
7. Mistress: A Pride and Prejudice Variation, with Parts Not Suitable for Those Who Have Not Reached Their Majority by Sophie Turner
8. Courage Rises: A Pride and Prejudice Continuation by Melanie Rachel
9. Mendacity & Mourning by JL Ashton
10. Disappointed Hopes by Cassandra Grafton

Pick me a winner! :)

[Kirk]

Sophia wrote: "Ha! I'm planning waaay ahead at the moment so this list is subject to change, but here's what I have for my first offering:

1. The Annotated Emma by David Shapard
2. [book:Undressi..."
Quite a list!!

[J. W.]

Sophia, I'm in. This has really started to reduce my TBR pile. Thanks for doing this again. And here it is...

J. W. Garrett’s 2018 Someone Else Pick It For Me - February

1) The Cousins Series [3-Book Box-set] by Jennifer Joy
2) Leaving Bennet Behind Series [Books 1-3] by Sarah Johnson
3) Memory [Books 1-3] by Linda Wells
4) Another Darcy [4-book Bundle] by Jane Grix
5) Darcy and Elizabeth What If? [4-Book Bundles: 1-3, 4-6, 7-9, & 10-12] by Jennifer Lang
6) A Fair Prospect [Volume l, ll, & lll] by Cassandra Grafton
7) Dearest Friends Collection [2-Books] by Pamela Lynne
8) Elizabeth, Darcy and Me Series [3-Books] by Georgina Young-Ellis
9) Progression [Vol. 1, 2, 3 & ?]: by Jodi L. Covey

There are several series, bundles, box-sets, or collections located in the deepest, darkest depths of my TBR pile. When you choose for me, I am obligating myself to read the set. Here is the best part… I’ll just keep submitting this list each ‘Someone Else Pick It For Me’ month, until I clear them out. I am tired of freezing up every time I try to decide where I want to start. This has been fun, so far, and I’ve reduced a few of my bundles. It doesn’t matter where we start… in a few months this list… ‘will be back’… sorry, I love saying that.

[Patricia]

[Anji]

Missed the last one of these in 2017. I'm definitely in for the first one of 2018! I'll have to dust off the old list from the autumn and also have a trawl through the dusty recesses of my Kindle.

[Barb]

Here is my list:

An Unlikely Missionary
My BFF
1932
Fitzwilliam Darcy, Rock Star
Pemberley: Mr. Darcy's Dragon

These are all books I own, but have not gotten around to reading. Mostly because I am stuck in Regency England. Looking forward to a new time or fantasy.

[Barb]

Anji wrote: "Missed the last one of these in 2017. I'm definitely in for the first one of 2018! I'll have to dust off the old list from the autumn and also have a trawl through the dusty recesses of my Kindle."

Love the idea of the dusty bookshelves contained within my Kindle Paperwhite. 2018 should be a year of getting out my microfiber cloths and getting my shelves in order. Poor old neglected books....

[Georgiana]

OK, let's try the first Pick-it-for-me of 2018.

#1 The Man Who Loved Jane Austen

#2 Jane Austen at Home

#3 A Walk With Jane Austen: A Modern Woman's Search For Happiness, Fulfilment, And Her Very Own Mr.Darcy

#4 Jane Austen's Charlotte: Her Fragment of a Last Novel, Completed by Julia Barrett

#5 Persuading Annie

#6 Vampire Darcy's Desire: A Pride and Prejudice Adaptation

#7 Fitzwilliam Darcy, Rock Star

#8 Mr Darcy’s Guide to Courtship: The Secrets of Seduction from Jane Austen’s Most Eligible Bachelor

#9 Longbourn Library: A Novel of Pride, Prejudice, and Books


Edit: I deleted #7, Fitzwilliam Darcy, Rock Star because I'm reading it just now and I added #9, Longbourn Library: A Novel of Pride, Prejudice, and Books.

[D.L.]

1. Pride and Prescience: Or, A Truth Universally Acknowledged

2. Emma

3. Jane and the Man of the Cloth

4. Epiphany with Tea

5. Georgiana Darcy's Diary: Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice Continued

6. Darcy's Christmas Wish: A Pride and Prejudice Variation

[Sara]

Man, my list is super long, but here goes:

1-
2- Follies Past: A Prequel to Pride and Prejudice
3-
4- Darcy's Big Wish
5- A Second Chance for Happiness: A Novel of Darcy and Elizabeth
6-
7-
8-
9- The Pride of Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
10-

Trying to dig some out of my TBR pile that are OLD!

[Debbie]

Okay. I'm in. Someone poke me when it gets closer to the deadline so I remember to submit my list!!

[Kirk]

Debbie wrote: "Okay. I'm in. Someone poke me when it gets closer to the deadline so I remember to submit my list!!"

Lol...me too!(I hate hate being poked in real life)

[Anji]

I'm in again! Having missed this in December, I've looked up my last list and kept some, substituted others to fit in with my one book begininning with each letter of the alphabet goal in my YTD tracker. Also, only one book from each author. I've had them all on my Kindle since 2014 (shock horror!).

01. Brides of Pemberley Box Set by Nancy Kelley - B
02. Darcy's Days by Fitzwilliam Darcy - D
03. Passion and Principle: A Sequel to Pride and Prejudice by M.J. Felice - P
04. Swimming in Rain by Heather C. Myers - S
05. Assumed Obligation by Kara Louise - A
06. Charlotte's Wedding by Mary Rizza - C
07. Yours Affectionately, Jane Austen by Sally Smith O'Rourke - Y
08. The Other Mr. Darcy by Monica Fairview - O
09. Find Wonder in All Things by Karen M. Cox - F
10. Rocks In The Stream by Lewis Whelchel - R

[Kirk]

1) Parked at the Mansfields by Sandy Ward Bell
Parked at the Mansfields'

2) Angel of Waterloo
Angel of Waterloo: Jane Bennet, War Nurse: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novel

3) Holidays with Jane
Holidays with Jane: Will You Be Mine?

4)All the Things I Know
All the Things I Know

5)Darcy and Lizzy Bewitched
Darcy and Lizzy: Bewitched

[Kristin]

I'm in

1. Longbourn's Songbird
2. Darcy vs Bingley
3. Modern Love
4. The Austen Escape
5. Sweet Ginger
6. Mr. Darcy's Vow: A Pride and Prejudice Story
7. The True Darcy Spirit
8. Anniversary February
9. Prejudice, Persuasion, and Sensibility
10. Kitty Bennet in Love

[Sara]

Kirk wrote: "Debbie wrote: "Okay. I'm in. Someone poke me when it gets closer to the deadline so I remember to submit my list!!"

Lol...me too!(I hate hate being poked in real life)"

Debbie you may want to put your list up now!

[Tlotem]

Thank you Sophia for reminding me of this challenge. I'm in and here is my list:
1- Family Portraits: a Dearest Friends Continuation / Pamela Lynne
2- Disappointed hopes / Cassandra Grafton
3- From admiration to love: The Darcy's second Christmas / Maria Grace
4- Pemberley in peril / Arthel Cake
5- Chance and circumstance / Kara Louise
6- Pride and Prejudice and a Shakespearean scholar / Regina Jeffers
7- President Darcy / Victoria Kincaid
8- Mr Darcy's proposal / Martine Jane Robert
9- Mr Darcy's bluestocking bride / Rose Fairbanks
10- Mary and the captain / Nancy Lawrence

[Erika]

Ok so I have been absent for several months, but I have a darn good excuse. I will join this challenge so here’s my list.

1. Behind the Mask: A Pride & Prejudice Alternative Novel
2. A Will of Iron
3. Overlooked
4. Alias Thomas Bennet: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
5. The Storm
6. One Thread Pulled: The Dance with Mr. Darcy
7. Unequal Affections: A Pride and Prejudice Retelling
8. Mr. Darcy's Proposal
9. Rumours & Recklessness: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
10. Decisions and Consequences: A Pride & Prejudice Variation

Choose a good one for me!!!

[J. W.]

Erika!!! We have missed you and are so glad you are joining us in this challenge. Welcome back!!

[Debbie]

I remembered!! (just in the nick of time) Got these in my TBR pile. Ready to move one outa there.

1. Mansfield
2. Netherfield's Secret
3. Mrs Bennet's Menopause
4. The Death of Mr Darcy: a novel (
5. Lady Vernon and Her Daughter
6. Persuading Annie
7. Through Every Storm: A Pride and Prejudice Novella
8. Renewed Hope: A Pride and Prejudice Variation
9. Thirteen Days
10. For Want of a Nail

Thank you, Sara and Sophia for the pokes!

[Erika]

Thanks JW. I need to get my feet wet again.

[Mary]

Welcome back Erika! It's wonderful to see you! Hope you're doing well!!

[Mary]

Just remembered in the nick of time!!

1.Mistaken. J.Lewis.
2. Understanding Elizabeth. R.Helm.
3. All the things I know. A.Ryan.
4.These Dreams. N.Clarkston.
5. Mercy's Embrace. Book 1. L.Hile.

Cheers Sophia for organising this! ☺️

[Erika]

I am well. I just found myself my own Mr Darcy and have been very busy!!

[Sophia]

Erika wrote: "I am well. I just found myself my own Mr Darcy and have been very busy!!"

Great excuse- erm, reason- for being busy. :) Glad all is well, Erika!

[Erika]

Ok, I just changed my profile pic so those who don’t have me on FB can see my Mr Darcy!! Patrick is the best, love him to death.

[Sophia]

Erika wrote: "Ok, I just changed my profile pic so those who don’t have me on FB can see my Mr Darcy!! Patrick is the best, love him to death."

Ahhh! I've seen a few of your FB picks when you are out and about together. You look so happy. Love it!

[J. W.]

I just noticed your new pic... well done my dear... love seeing you again and your Mr. Darcy.

[Sophia]

Here is the list of drawn names, everyone! Remember the name on the left picks for the name on the right. For example: Sophia will pick for Anji.

Pick from your person's list above and leave a comment no later than January 31st so they can start their book on February 1st. Don't forget to check which book was picked for you.

Sophia > Anji
JW > Kirk
Patricia > Kristin
Barb > Tlotem
Georgiana > Erika
Daph > Sophia
Sara > Mary
Anji > Sara
Kirk > Daph
Kristin > Georgiana
Tlotem > Barb
Erika > Patricia
Debbie > JW
Mary > Debbie

Since this is the first time for some, let me just say that, if for whatever reason, you can't make the pick or participate this time around, just message me and I'll make a few switches. No problem. And, if you don't happen to finish your book by the end of February... also not a problem. LOL

Come on back after you've read your book and leave a note of your impressions if you'd like. Happy reading, all!

[Sophia]

For Anji, I'm picking Rocks in the Stream by Lewis Whelchel. I vaguely remember hearing about this one years ago so I'm curious about it.

By the way, love your ABC challenge on the side, Anji.

[J. W.]

Kirk wrote: "1) Parked at the Mansfields by Sandy Ward Bell
Parked at the Mansfields'


Hello Kirk, Since we will be reading in February... I picked your #3, Holidays With Jane: Will You Be Mine. Enjoy. I hope you like it.

[Erika]

Patricia, I choose for you The Austen Escape by Patricia Reay because I have not heard this title, plus it sounded very intriguing!!! I hope you enjoy your book!! Looking forward to hear your views on it.

[Kirk]

J. W. wrote: "Kirk wrote: "1) Parked at the Mansfields by Sandy Ward Bell
Parked at the Mansfields'


Hello Kirk, Since we will be reading in February... I picked your #3, Holidays With Jane: Wi..."
Thanks!!!!!

[Kirk]

Hi Daph,
Tough choices but I choose Darcy's Christmas Wish. Happy reading!!!

[Anji]

Sophia wrote: "For Anji, I'm picking Rocks in the Stream by Lewis Whelchel. I vaguely remember hearing about this one years ago so I'm curious about it.

By the way, love your ABC challenge on the side, Anji."

Thanks Sophia. I can get that started straight away, as I just finished my last Kindle read.

[Anji]

Sara, my choice for you is 1932 by Karen M. Cox. It was one of my Someone Pick It reads last year and I thought it was rather good!

[Mary]

Debbie,my dear,for you I choose For Want of a Nail,simply because it sounds intriguing and I'm curious!!! Looking forward to reading your thoughts! ☺️

[Mary]

Erika-love your profile pic! Delighted you've found your Mr Darcy!! Hope 2018 is all you expect and more!!! 😊

[Kristin]

Hi Georgiana, I'm going to pick Longbourn library for you. I hope you enjoy it. ☺

[Patricia]

Kristin I chose Prejudice persuasion and sensibility. I have not read it yet and Curious to read your review.

also I think it's perfect to read around valentine's holiday. :)

[Debbie]

Jeanne!! Hmmm... What shall I choose for you, my dear? Looking over your ambitious list (ALL boxed sets? Wow!), I'm seeing some good possibilities here.

Okay, you get to read Cassandra Grafton's 3-book trilogy A Fair Prospect. I've read all 3 (multiple times!), though it's been a while, and thoroughly enjoyed the series. Hope you do, too.

[Debbie]

Mary wrote: "Debbie,my dear,for you I choose For Want of a Nail,simply because it sounds intriguing and I'm curious!!! Looking forward to reading your thoughts! ☺️"

Thanks, Mary! I downloaded that one from an online site ages ago and just never got around to reading it. But I will now!!

[J. W.]

Thanks Debbie... looking forward to starting them. I was beginning to gnaw at my fingers as I needed something to read. I wouldn't start anything big because I knew my pick would be a multiple. Thanks.

[Tlotem]

Barb wrote: "Here is my list:

An Unlikely Missionary
My BFF
1932
[bookco..."
Hello Barb, I'm intrigued by an Unlikely Missionary by Skylar Hamilton Burris. You're going to travel in unknown countries, interesting. I'm looking forward to discovering what is waiting Charlotte, hope you will enjoy

[Georgiana]

Kristin wrote: "Hi Georgiana, I'm going to pick Longbourn library for you. I hope you enjoy it. ☺"


Oh, thank you! I wanted to read it anyway, so I'm soooo happy you chose it!! :)

[Georgiana]

Hi, Erika, very nice pic, and congratulations for your Mr. Darcy!

I picked A Will of Iron for you. I hope you enjoy it!

[Kristin]

Thanks Patricia 😊

[Erika]

Thanks Georgiana for both the book to read and for the comment on my Mr Darcy. I have been wanting to read it for awhile just never started.

[Sara]

Thanks Anji! I can't wait to read it!