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2018 June Pick It For Me Challenge
TIPS TO MAKE THE CHALLENGE ENJOYABLE FOR EVERYONE!Pickees
✱ To help your picker understand the type of books you like or are currently reading, please make sure your ‘read’ shelf is up to date. You can create shelves for books you DNFed (Did Not Finish) or authors that don’t work for you as well as favorite books and authors. In addition, you might consider updating your profile. You can include info about your favorite books, authors, genres, themes or tropes (or themes/tropes you dislike – i.e. secret baby).
✱ Please do not specify likes/dislikes in the sign-up thread. This information will not be included in the pairings and your pickee may not see your message and does not need to rely on that information when making picks.
Pickers
✱ Please remember this is primarily a romance readers group. Thus, most, if not all, of your picks should be romance. There are various sub genres within the romance category - Contemporary, Historical, Paranormal, Romantic Suspense, Erotica, M/M, Urban Fantasy. If your pickee reads a wide variety, you could add a non-romance as a choice.
✱ Choose at least 4 new titles for your pickee. These can be brand new to them (not found on any of their shelves) or a book found on their shelves if they've never read any of the author's work previously.
A few hints to help with book selection:
✱ Check the book’s publishing date. Select "date pub" from the checkbox selections and save.
✱ Check pickee's personalized shelves, especially their exclusive shelves. A personalized shelf is one the member has created. (e.g., 'to read next', 'favorites' ‘didn’t like’)
✱ Make sure the books you choose are not on their 'read' shelf. Just because it isn't rated doesn't mean it wasn't read.
✱ Look at your pickee's 'read' shelf and see what genres they have recently read or read the most. Reviewing their ‘read’ shelf might help you in choosing something they are interested in reading right now.
✱ If your pickee reads lots of books in a genre you are not familiar with (erotic romance, GLBT, YA, etc.) Contact the Mods or the month's organizer for guidance.
✱ Include a variety of books (e.g., shorter page count, new addition to their 'to-read' shelf, an older book on their 'to-read' shelf) This variety gives your pickee options when choosing the book or books they will be reading this month. Use the sort feature within their shelves to determine date a book was added, published or read; page numbers, ratings, etc.
If you want to volunteer to make repicks:
✱ We love that you want to help out, but please remember those who need picks have been waiting for a long time already. Please only volunteer if you are able to make the repicks within a few hours of the deadline. Thank you!
HOLD FOR PARTICIPANTSA. Eh, the book is always better
Sarah - want to read
True.magic - pifm to read
Nancy H
Suzanne - books I own or books that I have on audio
Michaele - pifm
B. Something to watch when I'm not reading
Alexa
Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress - meet greet picks
Chiara - 2018 reading challenges
Chris Ann - want to read
~KarenH~ - cant wait to read
C. I enjoy a good movie
Carina - nextofftheshelf
HeatherMarie - 0 picking shelf
Diane ~Firefly~ - next to read shelf
Rebecca
Carrie - meet greet picks
Romanticbookworm - pick for me
LaurLa - 04 challenges picklist
MountainKat - to read asap
Fran - a pifm shelf (Friend if you pick for Fran!)
Ezinwanyi - audio unread
Courtney - pfm june
Batya - reading challenges
Hazel - on kindle
*Lucia* - want to read
Ashley
D. I'm a movie nut! I could quote all my favorites!
Sonja (hostess) - PIFM
Elke - On Deck 4 chlges
Mary-Megan - June-July
KathyD - pick shelf must
Cristal - want to read
PICKING RULESJune 6th is Drive-in Movie Day and, although drive-ins seem to be a thing of the past, movies are definitely not! Since Summer begins in June and Summer is typically blockbuster movie time, June here at PIFM is Summer at the Movies! To celebrate, PIFM for June is all about some of the top 25 blockbusters of all time. Can you recognize them by one of their MOST FAMOUS quotes?
You can view the full list I found here Top Grossing Films of all Time (adjusted)
#25:”I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse.”
(view spoiler)
Recommend a book that
- has a ‘father’ figure somewhere in the story (either as an MC or in the background: think Darth Vader or Mr. Bennet)
- is set in New York or Italy
- the author is Italian or from New York
#22: ”Mrs. Robinson, you’re trying to seduce me, aren’t you?”
(view spoiler)
Recommend a book that
- the MC is shy, struggling with or worried about something
- features a mother and daughter
- has a mostly black and/or white cover
#21”Snakes. Why’d it have to be snakes?”
(view spoiler)
Recommend a book that
- has a male MC
- features a character who is searching for something
- is part of a series
#17:”Life finds a way.”
(view spoiler)
Recommend a book that
- features a wealthy character
- has an animal in the story or on the cover
- has plants or is mostly green on the cover
#15: ”I see you.”
(view spoiler)
Recommend a book that
- the MC is an actor or is in disguise
- features two opposing teams or characters or a fight
- is a retelling of another story
#7:”You're gonna need a bigger boat.”
(view spoiler)
Recommend a book that
- has a character who is or gets injured
- has food or teeth on the cover
- has a romantic suspense, mystery or thriller tag
#5:”I’m King of the world!”
(view spoiler)
Recommend a book that
- features a traumatic event or natural disaster
- includes two characters who were separated for any period of time
- has water or mostly blue on the cover
#3:”My heart wants to sing every song that it hears.”
(view spoiler)
Recommend a book that
- Features a child or children in the story
- has an MC who is a spy, military or law enforcement
- has a YA or travel tag
#2:”May the Force be with you.”
(view spoiler)
Recommend a book that
- has a sci-fy, paranormal or fantasy tag
- features astronomy, astrology or an astronaut
- has stars or mostly sky on the cover
#1: "Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.”
(view spoiler)
Recommend a book that
- is set in the south or has a Southern character
- has been made into a movie
- has more than 100,000 ratings (the original book has over 900K so consider yourself lucky!)
Happy picking and reading!
PAIRINGSPlease pick for the person above you in your group. The top name will pick for the last name in the group. For example Michaele will pick for True.magic. Use the participants list in Message 3 to link to your buddy's preferred shelf if they listed one.
Pickings must be posted by May 29th, 6pm EST.
A. Eh, the book is always better
Michaele
Sarah
Suzanne
NancyH
True.magic
B. Something to watch when I'm not reading.
~KarenH~
Chris Ann
Alexa
~Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress~
Chiara
C. I enjoy a good movie.
HeatherMarie
Romanticbookworm
Batya
Diane ~Firefly~
Carina
Carrie
Rebecca
MountainKat
Hazel
Fran
LaurLa
Ezinwanyi
*Lucia*
Ashley
Courtney
D. I'm a movie nut! I could quote all my favorites!
Mary-Megan
KathyD
Sonja
Elke
Cristal
I'm in for D....I love movies...I used to be able to quote movies, but not so much anymore. I still love them though.Please pick from June-July
I am in for C please use my Pick for Me Shelf please
Me! I'm a C - I enjoy a good movie (when I can find the time!).Please use my to-read-asap shelf - thanks!
Sign me up please!
I'm A - not really much of a movie watcher :)
Use my Want to Read shelf, thanks!!
I'm A - not really much of a movie watcher :)
Use my Want to Read shelf, thanks!!
Welcome welcome all! I'm updated to Message 16 I think! Please, if you've signed up before 16, just double-check the participants list and make sure the correct shelf - and link - is next to your name! Want to make sure I have everyone correctly listed!
Thanks!
I'm in! I'm a C.(private profile, happy to friend anyone who picks for me)
PIFM shelf- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
I wish there was a category for those who prefer to see the movie before reading the book. That's me. Movie first, then listen to the audiobook.So I will go "C" with I enjoy a good movie
My shelf: Audio Unread
Ezinwanyi wrote: "I wish there was a category for those who prefer to see the movie before reading the book. That's me. Movie first, then listen to the audiobook.So I will go "C" with I enjoy a good movie
My shelf..."
Ah, that might have been a fun change of pace, Ezinwanyi - to find those who read the book after seeing the movie! Next time! ;) Glad to have you with us anyway!
I think I'm gonna go with B! I like movies, but books always come first!Shelf: 2018-reading-challenges
Alright, I'm updated to Message 29: Suzanne. Welcome all! Ordinarily I'd agree that the book is almost always better, but I'm too fluent in movie quotes... ;)
Please take a quick moment, if you haven't already, to confirm I have you listed correctly and with the correct shelf and link if you gave me one. If you didn't, I linked to your profile. Thanks!
TWO more days to sign up!
If you see any of your friends who usually joins, but hasn't yet joined, send 'em a PM! Since it's such short notice due to the holiday here in the US, I will try to be more lenient with late arrivals. Don't want anyone to miss out!
I would like to be included. I’m a CPlease pick from https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Thanks H x
I'm in too. I'll go with A. Please use my pifm shelf.
Updated to here: Message 33! Welcome Hazel, Michaele and Chris Ann!
ONE more day to join, RRRC peeps!
Wow, I could be any of the first three, depending on my mood! I guess I'll go with B. Something to watch when I'm not reading, only because it's the smallest of the three!Please use my cant-wait-to-read shelf. Thanks!
I'M IN!!! D. I love movies just as much as books :)
You can use this shelf https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Updated to Message 38! SIGNUPS CLOSE SOON!
My J.O.B. is seriously disabling my reading time lately....
Alright, I'm closing sign-ups and will have pairings up shortly! Anyone who signs up after this point, I'll try to accommodate you!
Super excited for June!
KathyD!!! OMG.... that took me longer than planned! Sorry for the delay, but here are your picks! Hope you find something fun to read in June!
#25:”I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse.”
TBR: The Rebel (NY setting)
NEW: Hate to Want You (NY setting and father figures)
#22: ”Mrs. Robinson, you’re trying to seduce me, aren’t you?”
TBR Obsession (b/w cover)
NEW Idol (shy/struggling MCs) and a darn good book!
NEW Dirty (black cover, struggling MC) Had to recommend two here... this one was intense!
#21”Snakes. Why’d it have to be snakes?”
TBR Forbidden Highlander (all three!)
TBR Hitched: Volume Three (Male MC)
#17: ”Life finds a way.”
TBR Hard Justice (wealthy character)
TBR Seducing Lauren (plants on cover)
NEW The One In My Heart (wealthy character) In insist you try this author!
#15: ”I see you.”
NEW A Promise of Fire (disguise, opposing characters) interesting read!
NEW Edge of Dawn (opposing characters) Saw you read the first 10 in the series!
#7: ”You're gonna need a bigger boat.”
TBR One Last Time (teeth)
NEW Firelight (injured character)
#5: ”I’m King of the world!”
TBR Capture (traumatic event) Looks good!
NEW Surviving Raine (traumatic event, water on cover) Intensely good book!
NEW Archer's Voice (traumatic event, water on cover) Such a good book!
#3: ”My heart wants to sing every song that it hears.”
TBR Rock Chick Reborn (kids)
TBR Wicked (YA)
#2: ”May the Force be with you.”
TBR Bound by Night (paranormal)
TBR/NEW Rainshadow Road (sky on cover)
NEW The Luckiest Lady in London (astrology/astronomy) noticed you're not much of a HR fan, but I just couldn't not resist!)
#1: "Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.”
TBR Justice for Mackenzie (south)
TBR Lover Revealed (100K+ ratings!)
CristalHere are your picks. I hope you find something good in the list.
"I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse.”
TBR: Seaside Dreams
New: The Art of Running in Heels
"Mrs. Robinson, you’re trying to seduce me, aren’t you?”
TBR: Pulling Home
New: Broken
"Snakes. Why’d it have to be snakes?”
TBR: Alex
New: Playing for Keeps
"Life finds a way.”
TBR: The Millionaire's Proposal
New: Animal Magnetism
"I see you.”
TBR: Irresistibly Yours
New: The Girl from Summer Hill
"You're gonna need a bigger boat.”
TBR: Into the Water
New: So Over You
"I’m King of the world!”
TBR: Before I Met You
New: On the Island
"My heart wants to sing every song that it hears.”
TBR: To All the Boys I've Loved Before
New: Show No Mercy
"May the Force be with you.”
TBR: The Selection
New: The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer
"Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.”
TBR: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
New: Beastly
Happy Reading!
True.MagicHere are your picks!
#25:”I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse.”
Shelter Mountain, Robyn Carr (tbr)
Egomaniac,Vi Keeland (new)
#22: ”Mrs. Robinson, you’re trying to seduce me, aren’t you?”
Children of Blood and Bone, Tomi Adeyemi (tbr)
The Deal, Elle Kennedy (new)
#21”Snakes. Why’d it have to be snakes?”
Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy, Ally Carter (tbr)
The Studying Hours, Sara Ney (new)
#17:”Life finds a way.”
A Quiet Life In The Country, T E Kinsey (tbr)
Protecting What's His, Tessa Bailey (new)
#15: ”I see you.”
Just for Now, Rosalind James (tbr)
Wait With Me, Amy Daws (new)
#7:”You're gonna need a bigger boat.”
Rosemary and Crime, Gail Oust (tbr)
Hard as It Gets, Laura Kaye (new)
#5:”I’m King of the world!”
I Heart Paris, Lindsey Kelk (tbr)
Stranded with a Billionaire, Jessica Clare (new)
#3:”My heart wants to sing every song that it hears.”
Up Over Down Under, Micol Ostow (tbr)
Complicated, Kristen Ashley (new)
#2:”May the Force be with you.”
I Heart Vegas, Lindsey Kelk (tbr)
Star Dust, Emma Barry (new)
#1: "Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.”
Save the Date, Mary Kay Andrews (tbr)
The Witness, Nora Roberts (new)
I hope you enjoy them!!
Hi Hazel!Here are your picks....I hope you find a goodie or two in here :)
"I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse.”
New: After the Kiss- NY
"Mrs. Robinson, you’re trying to seduce me, aren’t you?”
TBR: Spite Club- white cover
"Snakes. Why’d it have to be snakes?”- both male MC
New: Prime Minister
New: Playboy Pilot
"Life finds a way.”
TBR: My Creative Billionaire 1- wealthy
"I see you.”
TBR: The Proposition- ex-fighter
"You're gonna need a bigger boat.”
TBR: Claiming Alexis- suspense
"I’m King of the world!”
New: Midnight Valentine- water on cover
New: American Queen- blue cover
"My heart wants to sing every song that it hears.”
New: King's Captive- travel to an island
"May the Force be with you.”
TBR: Worth the Risk- sky on cover
"Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.”
TBR: Ruthless King- Louisiana
New: Ain't He Precious?- North Carolina
Happy Reading!!
Hi BatyaWe have very few books in common, so I do hope you like your picks.
”I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse.”
- police procedural series set in the near future with romance.”Mrs. Robinson, you’re trying to seduce me, aren’t you?”
- college hockey player convinces girl to help him in class by pretending to date her so football player will notice. One of my all time favorite heroes.”Snakes. Why’d it have to be snakes?”
- girl inherits castle after father dies but Duke living at Castle won't leave.”Life finds a way.”
- cute story of a lawyer having a breakdown and accidently ending up as "the help" even though she doesn't know anything about cleaning.
- can a drunken Vegas wedding with rock star lead to more?”I see you.”
- awesome Wizard of Oz retelling”You're gonna need a bigger boat.”
- set in the 30's just outside Hollywood, but the studios still wield power in this romantic suspense novel”I’m King of the world!”
- Sophie is turned into an old woman by a witch and finally leaves home and starts to live. Great YA fantasy.”My heart wants to sing every song that it hears.”
- Romance with dogs, cops and quirky characters (and the worst hair dye job ever)
- ignore the cheesy cover; great paranormal romance where h is barely getting by and raising her younger brothers in a place between magic and the normal world.”May the Force be with you.”
- amazing fantasy novel where the heroine is given the choice to be executed or become the new poison tester. Really great world building."Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.”
- since you enjoyed Harry Potter, you'll probably like this series as well. Hero finds out he is half Greek god and there are monsters in the world who want to kill all like him.
Hey LaurLaI hope you enjoy these picks!
#25: Has a ‘father’ figure. New To You:
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#22: Mostly black and/or white cover. New To You:
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#21: Part of a series. New To You:
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#17: Wealthy character. New To You:
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#15: Two opposing teams or characters or a fight. New To You:
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#7: Has a romantic suspense, mystery or thriller tag.New To You:
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#5: Two characters who were separated for any period of time. New To You:
free on Amazon TBR:
#3: MC who is a spy, military or law enforcement. New To You:
TBR:
#2: Has Sci-fy, paranormal or fantasy tag. New To You:
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#1: Has been made into a movie. New To You:
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Hi Ezinwanyi!Here are your picks!
"I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse.”
TBR: Rebel Heir
New: Hell's Knights
"Mrs. Robinson, you’re trying to seduce me, aren’t you?”
TBR: Man Hands
New: Reign
"Snakes. Why’d it have to be snakes?”
TBR: Everyday History
New: Lady Danger
"Life finds a way.”
TBR: Savage
New: Wanting You
"I see you.”
TBR: To Love Jason Thorn
"You're gonna need a bigger boat.”
TBR: The Marriage Lie
New: The Secret Wife
"I’m King of the world!”
TBR: Sex, Not Love
New: American Queen
"My heart wants to sing every song that it hears.”
TBR: Before I Let You Go
New: The Officer's Promise
"May the Force be with you.”
TBR: News of the World
New: The Winner's Curse
"Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.”
TBR: The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer
New: Clockwork Angel
Hi Nancy H!! Here are my picks for you. Please let me know if you need any re-picks
1. "I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse.”
Tbr: A Beautiful Blue Death author from New York
New: The Ten-Day Baby Takeover has a ‘father’ figure
2. "Mrs. Robinson, you’re trying to seduce me, aren’t you?”
Tbr: Purity in Death has a mostly black and/or white cover
New: The Undomestic Goddessthe MC is worried about something.
3. "Snakes. Why’d it have to be snakes?”
Tbr: The Other Miss Bridgerton part of a Rokesbys Series.
New: Wicked Intentions character is searching for something.
4. "Life finds a way.”
Tbr: Final Arrangements has plants on the cover
New: The Luckiest Lady in London green on the cover
5. "I see you.”
Tbr: Artists in Crime
New: Come Away with Me the MC is an actor.
6. "You're gonna need a bigger boat.”
Tbr: Cake: A Slice of Historyfood on the cover
New: Me Before You a character who is injured
7. "I’m King of the world!”
Tbr: The Street Where She Livesblue on the cover
New: The Divorce Party two characters who were separated
8.”My heart wants to sing every song that it hears.”
Tbr: Half Broke Horses children in the story
New: Ruby Red YA
9. "May the Force be with you.”
Tbr: Paradise Lost: A year on a vanishing island with the exiled Bikinians in the Marshall Islands sky on the cover
New: Kitty and the Midnight Hourparanormal
10. "Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.”
Tbr: Murder in the South of France set in the south
New: Carolina Moon made into a movie
I hope you'll find something here you like ..Happy reading!!
Hi Rebecca! I will work on your picks tomorrow. I don't want to try to work on them when I'm sleepy or I'll just mess it all up!
Hey Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress 😊Here are my picks for you. Let me know if you need any repicks
1. "I’m going to make him an offer he can’t refuse."
TBR: I Heart New York by Lindsey Kelk (book set in New York)
NEW: After the Kiss by Lauren Layne (book set in New York)
2. "Mrs. Robinson, you’re trying to seduce me, aren’t you?"
TBR: Storm and Silence by Robert Thier (black and white cover)
NEW: Making Faces by Amy Harmon (black and white cover)
3. "Snakes. Why’d it have to be snakes?"
TBR: Crank by Adriana Locke (part of a series)
NEW: Search Me by Katie Ashley (features a character who is searching for something)
4. "Life finds a way."
TBR: The CEO Buys In by Nancy Herkness (wealthy character)
NEW: Prince Albert by Sabrina Paige (wealthy character)
5. "I see you."
TBR: Hollywood Dirt by Alessandra Torre (MC is an actor)
NEW: Dark Sexy Knight by Katy Regnery (retelling of another story)
6. "You're gonna need a bigger boat."
TBR: The Girl in 6E by A.R. Torre (book tagged thriller)
NEW: False Start by Rebel Farris (book tagged suspense)
7. "I’m King of the world!"
TBR: Arrogant Devil by R.S. Grey (blue cover)
NEW: More Than Water by Renee Ericson (water on the cover)
8. "My heart wants to sing every song that it hears."
TBR: Caveman by Jo Raven(features a child in the story)
NEW: Mack Daddy by Penelope Ward (features a child in the story)
9. "May the Force be with you."
TBR: A Step into the Dark by Donna Augustine (book tagged PNR)
NEW: A Crack in Everything by L.H. Cosway (stars and sky on the cover)
10. "Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn."
TBR: The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen (more than 100,000 ratings)
NEW: Again, Alabama by Susan Sands (book set in the South)
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Super excited to be hosting this challenge for the first time! I love this challenge as it gives me so many new books to read that I otherwise might have completely missed!
Be brave, come join us!
What is the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge?
The Pick-It-For-Me Challenge (PIFM) is a reading challenge where each participant gives and receives book recommendations based on a given a set of rules. The assignment method and book selection rules change each month so it’s always new and always different.
The idea of the PIFM challenge is that you will get new-to-you books and authors selected for you as well as a push to read some books that have been lingering on your shelves. You may not be interested in the new books recommended, which is why you also get a minimum of four books from your shelf.
You only have to read ONE book to complete this challenge!
After signups are closed, your names and any extra info will go into the super secret PIFM randomizer and it will select someone for you to recommend books to and someone to give you recommendations. This list will be posted along with any specific picking rules for the month.
In order to participate you need to either HAVE YOUR PROFILE SET TO PUBLIC (preferable), or friend the person giving you recommendations. PLEASE NOTE: if you choose to keep your profile private, it is your responsibility to send a friend request to the person picking for you as soon as possible after the matchups are posted. Whether your profile is private or not, it is also very important that your profile be set to receive Private Messages (PMs) in case anyone needs to reach out to you (mods, organizer etc.)
Everything gets done in this thread so be sure to come back often!!!
Repicks:
You can ask for repicks if:
✱ The books picked for you are not yet released.
✱ If you have already read the chosen book(s) and they are on your ‘read’ shelf.
✱ If you did not receive four picks from your ‘to-read’ shelf, with at least one from your preferred shelf.
You may NOT ask for repicks because:
✱ A book is not available at your library.
✱ A genre or author you don’t enjoy.
INFORMATION NEEDED TO SIGN UP
Please sign up in this thread with the answer to the following question:
✱✱ What are your thoughts on movies? ✱✱
A. Eh, the book is always better
B. Something to watch when I'm not reading
C. I enjoy a good movie
D. I'm a movie nut! I could quote all my favorites!
✱✱ If you have a preferred shelf, please list it along with your pick! ✱✱
IMPORTANT DATES
Sign ups will remain open until May 24th (3pm US PST/6 pm US EDT).
For your convenience a Time Zone Converter.
You’ll have until May 29th (3pm US PST/6 pm US EDT) to make your recommendations.
Please do not start reading your book(s) until the first of the month. You then have the entire month to read your pick(s) and give some feedback.
If you’re new please read the PIFM Guidelines and FAQ. If you have any questions that are not addressed there, please feel free to ask!
✱Please note that late sign ups will be included at the host's discretion and no one will be included after re-picks are assigned!✱