2014 August Pick It For Me! Challenge

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

I can help with repicks too, Zara.

[Elke]

Ugh hate waiting...Lol. I have no patience. :)

[Ty]

holy crap. I seriously suck. completely forgot this was going one. Kait - I will have picks for you up within the hour.

Kristin - thanks for the picks! Will probably read Love Thy Neighbor and Maze Runner as I have those coming up in August. Not touching any chick-lit or outlander with a 10-foot pole (because I fear getting sucked into that particular hellstorm just yet). haha sorry.

[Ty]

Hey Kait!

Once again, sorry for the wait. Hope you get a good one in this bunch. Enjoy!


Blue
TBR: Mockingjay - oh c'mon. You knew I was gonna pick this.
NEW: Once in a Blue Moon - my go-to HR rec. fave of all time!

Green
TBR: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake - renewed relationship maybe?
NEW: Years - I rec this every PIFM. I'm not stopping. Ever. :D

Red
TBR: Flesh - hawt
NEW: Undercover - holy space opera threesomes, Batman!

Purple
TBR: Fifth Grave Past the Light - Reyes. That is all.
NEW: Magic Bites - the Kate Daniels series is one I anticipate greatly. (TWO DAYS until new release!) I've noticed the UF isn't high on your reading list, but this is a nice one to try for a ride.

Black
TBR: Pushing the Limits - 5 hankie read
NEW: The Sea of Tranquility - secrets galore! also another 5 hankie read

Orange
TBR: Days of Blood & Starlight - fave YA fantasy for a bit. definitely adventurous
NEW: Night Whispers - Dude goes on an adventure to rescue the girl he loves.. whom he has never met. I wish this author would continue the series already!

Yellow
TBR: A Game of Thrones - not romance, but will definitely make you think
NEW: The Rosie Project - currently reading myself. so very cute.

Pink
TBR: Rock Chick Rescue - I loved Hank's story!
TBR: Unholy Magic - I also love that this is on your TBR. Not many would give this type of story (anti-heroine) a chance. go you!

[Fran, Moderator]

Ty wrote: "holy crap. I seriously suck. completely forgot this was going one. Kait - I will have picks for you up within the hour.

Kristin - thanks for the picks! Will probably read Love Thy Neighbor and Ma..."


Ty, my daughter is planning to read The Maze Runner in August too. The movie comes out in Sept. and she is excited to see it. It stars one of her favorite actors, Dylan O'Brien (from Teen Wolf).

[Kaity]

Ty wrote: "holy crap. I seriously suck. completely forgot this was going one. Kait - I will have picks for you up within the hour."

:P No worries!

Thank you so much for the wonderful picks!
Kate Daniels is actually MY FAVORITE (besides Harry Potter, LotR, etc). My read list is lacking anything I read before creating my account here and my TBR originally only had next in series books for that which I'd read after creating an account -- M&G/PIFM changed that. I'll switch your pick to the upcoming book ;) I can't guarantee I can hold myself off until August though.
Not sure which picks I'll read yet, I'd love to get to them all :) Thanks again!

[Ty]

oohh no wonder I didn't see it on your read list. Yeah! TWO DAYS. No WAY I'm waiting until August. But let's just say I picked it for you anyways. haha

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Hi Laurla, here are your August PIFM, I hope you find something you like ... if not let me know. Sorry for the delay it's been an insanely crazy week.

Blue : Recommend a book that looks peaceful & tranquil OR recommend a book with a blue cover
Whiskey Beach by Nora Roberts (TBR)
Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens (new)

Green : Recommend a book with a balanced relationship, a renewed relationship, or a new relationship OR recommend a book with a green cover
Her Sanctuary by Toni Anderson (TBR)
The Secret by Julie Garwood (new)


Red : Recommend a book with lots of energy and passion in the story OR recommend a book with a red cover
Shades of Passion by Virna DePaul (TBR)
Virgin River by Robyn Carr (new)

Purple : Recommend a book from a favourite author that you go to when you need to ground yourself after a particularly emotional story OR recommend a book with a purple cover
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh(new)
Love, Me by Tiffany White (TBR)

Black : Recommend a book where a secret (big or small) is being kept from someone. Or recommend a book with a dark (black) story OR recommend a book with a black cover.
Worth the Risk by Emma Hart (TBR)
The Giver by Lois Lowry (new)

Orange : Recommend a book that is adventurous or stimulating OR recommend a book that has an orange cover
The Perpetual Quest for the Perfect Life by Michelle Pace, Tammy Coons
Soulless by Gail Carriger (new)

Yellow : Recommend a book with a main character who works as a scientist, mathematician, teacher or is otherwise very intelligent. OR recommend a happy book or a book that makes you think.
Beautiful Sacrifice by Elizabeth Lowell (TBR)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke (new)

Pink : Recommend a romance book from any genre OR recommend a book with a pink cover.
Baker's Law by Denise Belinda McDonald (TBR)
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (new)

[LaurLa]

Thanks, Elise! I see lots here that interest me. Not sure which ones I'll read yet, but I'll probably try for one in each color.

Sorry you had a rough week. Hope everyone is better now. Thanks again for the great picks!

[Dee]

Daffodil wrote: "Sorry for the delay, hope you're having fun today. Let me know if there are any problems.

Blue
Hustled To The Altar by Dani Collins -- (blue cover, from your mng shelf) This look..."

thanks! i know that I have Then Came You on the pile for August because it hits several challenges and I just grabbed Embattled Hearts because it was free...hmmm...possibly a couple of others, but not sure yet

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Christina wrote: "Macwolf01 [Elise]
..."

No worries Christina I had a crazy week so I was late getting mine out too.

I'll read and for sure and I'll try getting and . I've added most of the new ones to my TBR list ... Thanks so much!

[Dee]

Macwolfe(Elise) if you have a kindle and opt to try the new KU out - the Liliana Hart and Bella Andre books are both available

[Karen ♐]

Runell wrote: "Hi, Karen! Here are my picks for you:

1. Blue: Reasonable Doubt: Volume 1: Who doesn't love a man in a suit? [1-TBR-This-Month]

2. Green: Starfish and Coffee: This..."

Runell, think I'll start off with and

[Zara's Retreat]

10 minutes to go for this round of picks. I'll then post the picks that still need to be done including any latecomers.

[Sunshine]

Hi Elke, we have a lot in common.

Blue:
TBR - Truth This has been on my list for a while, too.
N2U - Painted Faces - Love it

Green :
TBR - Voyager
N2U - Reaper's Property - new relationship

Red :
TBR = Blood Games
N2U - Arouse

Purple :
TBR His Yankee Bride
N2U Reckless - On you list but not read yet :)

Black :
TBR Dark Places - You liked Gone Girl, you may like this too
N2U - Captive in the Dark - On your shelf but not read

Orange :
TBR Enslaved - great author
N2U - Baby Love

Yellow :
TBR Kiss of Midnight
N2U Letting Go - just wonderful

Pink :
TBR - Can't Stand The Heat
N2U: Love, Lex - You can’t get pinker than this

ENJOY!!!


sorry for the delay...

[Sunshine]

Elke wrote: "Ugh hate waiting...Lol. I have no patience. :)"

I got them in..

...my apologies

[Zara's Retreat]

this round is now CLOSED. Re-picks/late are posted in message 5. Thanks to everyone who volunteered to help.

[Penney]

~Leslie~ wrote: "Hi Penney

I had so much picking for you! You and I have very similar tastes so it was a tad challenging to find books on my shelves you hadn't read. But I think I found a few good ones for you. I ..."

Hi Leslie! I forgot to say thank you for the great selection of picks. I think I'll only have time to read one this month but I'm not sure which one I'll choose. I'll keep you posted :)
Thanks again!

[~Leslie~]

Looking forward to seeing what you pick, Penney!

[Nancy H]

beppy wrote: "Nancy H wrote: "Beppy,
Thanks for being patient. I hope you like the list, but if not, please let me know because there are many more I could recommend. We seem to like a lot of the same types so ..."

I am so glad you like them. You have some great reads ahead of you, so I hope you get to all of them!! Happy Reading!

[~Leslie~]

Hi Amy J! Wow, I had such fun going through your shelves. What eclectic taste you have. I hope I found something good for you to read. I know I found some stuff that ended up on my TBR!
I picked by color because it's fun!

Blue
NEW: The Restorer
TBR: The Girl Who Chased the Moon


Green
NEW:The Smoke Thief
TBR:Night Broken


Red
NEW: Tempting Danger
TBR:Seduction and Snacks


Purple
NEW: Dangerous
TBR:Wolf Tales


Black
NEW:Kiss of Steel
TBR: Blaze of Memory


Orange
NEW: You Slay Me
TBR:Daughter of the Blood My favorite pick!!


Yellow
NEW: Cutting for Stone
TBR:Seven Nights in a Rogue's Bed

Pink
NEW:Sugar Daddy
TBR: O: The Intimate History of the Orgasm

[Zara's Retreat]

~Leslie~ wrote: "Hi Amy J! Wow, I had such fun going through your shelves. What eclectic taste you have. I hope I found something good for you to read. I know I found some stuff that ended up on my TBR!
I picked b..."

Hi Leslie,

You're not the only one who added some books to their TBR. I just did myself. LOL

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Diane ~Firefly~! Here are your picks. Sorry to make you wait even longer, but I didn't get a notification for this thread and didn't realize until late that I was doing picks for you. I picked one new and one from your TBR (as well as one for each color from your Meet & Greet shelf!) for each rule. I hope you find something you like!

Blue:
NEW: Shaken by Dee Tenorio - great, emotional short
TBR: Crazy Wild by Tara Janzen - I read this a few years ago and really liked it!
Color: Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti by Bailey Cates

Green:
NEW: Do Over by Mari Carr - another of my favorite shorts, wonderful story
TBR: Swan and the Bear by Eve Langlais - love this series, so much fun
Color: Green-Eyed Demon by Jaye Wells

Red:
NEW: Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian - the series really does improve after the first book and she is the FAC for August, maybe that is enough to give the Midnight Breeds another chance
TBR: Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones - I keep meaning to start this series...
Color: Girls Just Wanna Have Guns by Toni McGee Causey

Purple:
NEW: The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis - Lucky Harbor just makes me happy, I want to live there!
TBR: Shadow Touch by Marjorie M. Lui
Color: The Bad Luck Wedding Dress by Geralyn Dawson

Black:
NEW: Hearts in Darkness by Laura Kaye - another awesome shortie, love her writing!
TBR: This Side of the Grave or Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost - Can't go wrong with either of these!
Color: The Reluctant Vampire by Lynsay Sands

Orange:
NEW: Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis - looks like you recently enjoyed the first one
TBR: Delusion in Death by J.D. Robb - you are so far ahead of me in this series, but I love Roarke and Eve
Color: Clammed Up by Barbara Ross

Yellow:
NEW: Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy - I love how he loved her! And it looks like you liked her vampire series, maybe you will like this one too
TBR: All He Ever Needed by Shannon Stacey - I love all the Kowalskis!
Color: Crime Rib by Leslie Budewitz

Pink:
NEW: Something About You by Julie James - Her writing is so smart and funny!
TBR: Fanning the Flames by Victoria Dahl
Color: Pie A la Murder by Melinda Wells

Fingers crossed you find one you like!!

[Amy J.]

~Leslie~ wrote: "Hi Amy J! Wow, I had such fun going through your shelves. What eclectic taste you have. I hope I found something good for you to read. I know I found some stuff that ended up on my TBR!
I picked b..."

Thanks for the picks. I'm going to try and get The Girl Who Chased the Moon from the Library. If I can't, I'll read Wolf Tales because I have it at home.

[UnusualChild{beppy}]

hi, nancy h
turnabout is fair play. hopefully i chose some books that will engage your interest. if you need me to re-pick, please let me know.

blue
Beachcomber - blue cover (tbr)
The Blue Castle - my favourite by this author (new)
All I Ever Wanted - looks tranquil (tbr)

green
Annie Freeman's Fabulous Traveling Funeral -green cover (tbr)
Twelve Days - renewed relationship (new)
About That Night - renewed relationship (tbr)

red
In Deep Shitake - red cover (tbr)
The Villa - the h is full of energy and very passionate about her job (new)
Wild Horses - i found that the protagonist had so much passion for his profession in this book (new)

purple
Immaculate Reception - purple cover (tbr)
This Rough Magic - one of my favourite authors for a pick me up (new)
Into the Darkness - the banter was so spot on in this book (new)

black
Beyond Eden - black cover (tbr)
Daisy's Back In Town - secret was kept from the H (new)
Head Over Heels - H keeps a couple of secrets from the h (tbr)

orange
Loose Ends - orange cover (tbr)
Flirting With Danger - adventurous h (new)
Seven Exes Are Eight Too Many - going on a reality show? seems adventurous to me! (new)

yellow
Death Of A Hollow Man - mysteries make you think, right? (tbr)
Space In His Heart - an astronaut is intelligent (new)
The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf - happy book (tbr)

pink
Penelope - pink cover (tbr)
The Undomestic Goddess - classified as chick lit, but funny and romantic (new)
Falling for the Ghost of You - y/a (sorta - i wouldn't have been reading this at a y/a age), but really well done. (new)



happy reading.

[Elke]

Sunshine wrote: "Elke wrote: "Ugh hate waiting...Lol. I have no patience. :)"

I got them in..

...my apologies"

It's ok Sunshine, no worries!!

The wait was worth it though!! ;) Thanks so much for the awesome picks!!

I am definitely going to go with since I am going to the book signing in IL!! I am so excited! Lol!!

But I will probably read a few more...will let you know as I go along!!

Thanks again!!

[Dee]

Elke - jealous you going to that book signing!

[Elke]

Dee wrote: "Elke - jealous you going to that book signing!"

My first ever Dee!!

[Dee]

she is really nice - I went to one that she did a couple of years ago in DC at the library of congress

[Nancy H]

beppy wrote: "hi, nancy h
turnabout is fair play. hopefully i chose some books that will engage your interest. if you need me to re-pick, please let me know.

blue
Beachcomber - blue cover (tbr)
[b..."

Thank you, Beppy. These look absolutely great! I am going to have so much trouble deciding which one to start with --- but what a problem to have, right?? Will let you know as soon as I choose one!

[Diane ~Firefly~]

MountainKat wrote: "Hi Diane ~Firefly~! Here are your picks. Sorry to make you wait even longer, but I didn't get a notification for this thread and didn't realize until late that I was doing picks for you. I picked... Fingers crossed you find one you like!! "

Well MountainKat, I didn't find one I liked. I found lots that sound great, so many that I'm going to have a hard time choosing. In fact I might actually read more than one pick this month. Great job! Thanks!

[Ashley]

Hello Jamie,
Here are my picks for you. I hope you enjoy them.

Blue :
Leo's Chance by Sheridan, Mia (TBR)- Buddy read?

A Discovery of Witches by Harkness, Deborah (NEW)


Green :
Grabbed by Vicious by Lopez, Lolita (TBR)- I have been wanting to read this one.

Dragon Actually by Aiken, G.A. (NEW)


Red :
Star Crossed by Moon, Kele (TBR)

The Raven Prince by Hoyt, Elizabeth (NEW)


Purple :
Queen of Wands by Robert, Katee (TBR)

Moon Awakening by Monroe, Lucy (NEW)


Black :
Penmort Castle by Ashley, Kristen (TBR)

Slave by Hayes, Sherri (NEW)


Orange :
Hawk by Rasey, Patricia A. (TBR)

Chasing Fire by Roberts, Nora (NEW)


Yellow :
Line of Fire by Davis, Jo (TBR)

The Leopard Prince by Hoyt, Elizabeth (NEW)


Pink :
Mating Brand by Dohner, Laurann (TBR) – I want to read this one too…

The Bride by Garwood, Julie (NEW)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Well MountainKat, I didn't find one I liked. I found lots that sound great, so many that I'm going to have a hard time choosing. In fact I might actually read more than one pick this month. Great job! Thanks!"

Yay!! I often read more than one pick, especially if I can make them work in other challenges too!

[Pam]

Karen ♐ wrote: "Pam, following are my picks for you. Hope you find some you'd like to read.


Blue:
Leo TBR
Pleasure Unbound TBR
Archer's Voice REC - I loved this b..."

Karen-thanks for the picks and adding to my TBR :) Not sure what I'm going to start with yet but will let you know!

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Dee wrote: "Macwolfe(Elise) if you have a kindle and opt to try the new KU out - the Liliana Hart and Bella Andre books are both available"

Thanks Dee ... I have all the Liliana Hart books, I've been borrowing Bella Andre from the library but I'll go take a look for them THANKS

[Karla]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Hi Karla!

Here are your picks. Our tastes appear to be quite different so the majority (but not all) of the picks from your TBR are based mostly on cover color. I tried to give you a good variet..."

I can't remember if I said this yet, but thanks for your picks! I have added most of the new books to my tbr! I have no idea what I'll be reading first. Thanks again!

[Lekshmy]

Sorry I am late. Can I still pick for my pickee???

[Fran, Moderator]

Lekshmy wrote: "Sorry I am late. Can I still pick for my pickee???"


Hi Lekshmy,

Ashley pitched in and gave Jamie recs. But if you still want to, you can also give her a list of recs and she can choose which list to read from.

[Rochella]

I'm so sorry I am late with my picks! I have moved a week ago and my Internet is horrible. I'll get them up in a couple of hours! (if that's still okay)

[Fran, Moderator]

Rochella,
You can give Diane picks and she can choose which list to pick from. Kat gave her recs already but you are welcome to also give her recs, it's just more she can choose from.

[Lekshmy]

I will give her pick today...

[Lekshmy]

Hi Jamie,

Apologies missed your picks. Nevertheless here u go :)

Blue : Blue symbolises trust & responsibility, it seeks peace & tranquility
Recommend a book that looks peaceful & tranquil OR recommend a book with a blue cover

1. Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

2.Clipped wings by Helena Hunting

Green : Green symbolises balance, harmony and growth. It creates equilibrium between the heart and head, renewal and rebirth
Recommend a book with a balanced relationship, a renewed relationship, or a new relationship OR recommend a book with a green cover

1.Kaleidoscope by Kristen Ashley
2.Whitney,my love by Judith Mcnaught


Red : Red symbolises energy, passion & action
Recommend a book with lots of energy and passion in the story OR recommend a book with a red cover

1.If i were you by Lisa Jones
2.Crash by Nicole Williams

Purple : Purple symbolises imagination & spirituality. It represents the future and keeps us grounded
Recommend a book from a favourite author that you go to when you need to ground yourself after a particularly emotional story OR recommend a book with a purple cover

1.Waking Nightmare by Kylie brant
2.Snowflower and the secret fan by Lisa See

Black : Black symbolises those things that are hidden, secretive, unknown. It creates an air of mystery. It keeps things
bottled up inside and hidden from the world. It's intimidating, unfriendly and unapproachable
Recommend a book where a secret (big or small) is being kept from someone. Or recommend a book with a dark (black) story OR recommend a book with a black cover.

1. Complicit by Nicci French
2.Break Free by Garza Amber

Orange : Orange symbolises adventure & social communication. It also symbolises exhibitionism, showing off and stimulates the appetite
Recommend a book that is adventurous or stimulating OR recommend a book that has an orange cover

1.Geek Love by Katherine Dunn
2.Eternal Flame by Valerie


Yellow : Yellow symbolises the mind & intellect, logic and happiness
Recommend a book with a main character who works as a scientist, mathematician, teacher or is otherwise very intelligent. OR recommend a happy book or a book that makes you think.

1.Theory of Attraction by Delphine Dryden
2.Chill Factor by Rachel Caine

Pink : Pink symbolises unconditional love, nurture & understanding. It's also the colour of romance
Recommend a romance book from any genre OR recommend a book with a pink cover.

1.Lock and Key by Sarah Desssen
2.First Night by Lauren Blackely


Hope you like it :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Fran wrote: "Rochella,
You can give Diane picks and she can choose which list to pick from. Kat gave her recs already but you are welcome to also give her recs, it's just more she can choose from."

Thanks for answering Fran!

[LaurLa]

Elise - it was so hard to make my choices this month, you did such a great job. I know my TBR is huge, so I appreciate the effort you put forth. I want to try and read one book from each category, so here are the books I'm going to attempt to read... But for sure I'm going to read the 2 NEW recs from you on this list. Thanks again for all the recs!!!

August 2014 PIFM Challenge – From Macwolf01 [Elise]

Blue: Whiskey Beach by Nora Roberts - TBR
Green: The Secret by Julie Garwood - NEW
Red: Shades of Passion by Virna DePaul - TBR
Purple: Love, Me by Tiffany White - TBR
Black: The Love Game by Emma Hart - TBR
Orange: The Perpetual Quest for the Perfect Life by Michelle Pace - TBR
Yellow: Beautiful Sacrifice by Elizabeth Lowell - TBR
Pink: The Duke and I by Julia Quinn - NEW

[Ashley]

I haven't gotten any picks:(

[Zara's Retreat]

Ashley wrote: "I haven't gotten any picks:("

Thanks Ashley. I'll do it for you then. Give me a little while and I'll have them posted for you.

[Fran, Moderator]

Ashley wrote: "I haven't gotten any picks:("

Ashley, I let Kat know you need recs. I promise you will get some tonight. I will give you them if I get the ok - hang tight!

[Zara's Retreat]

Fran wrote: "Ashley wrote: "I haven't gotten any picks:("

Ashley, I let Kat know you need recs. I promise you will get some tonight. I will give you them if I get the ok - hang tight!"

Hi Fran. I'll do the picks for Ashley if that's OK.

[Fran, Moderator]

Zara wrote: "Fran wrote: "Ashley wrote: "I haven't gotten any picks:("

Ashley, I let Kat know you need recs. I promise you will get some tonight. I will give you them if I get the ok - hang tight!"

Hi Fran. I..."


Great, thanks Zara

[Zara's Retreat]

Hi Ashley here are your picks. I have chosen one book off your TBR shelf and one new to you. I hope you can find something you would like to read.


Blue :
(TBR)
(New)

Green :
(TBR)
(New)

Red :
(TBR)
(New)

Purple :
(TBR)
(New)

Black :
(TBR)
(New)

Orange :
(TBR)
(New)

Yellow :
(TBR)
(New)

Pink :
(TBR)
(New)