December 2018 ~ Pick-for-Me Challenge!

[Grey]

Pick for Me Challenge!!!

Come one, come all! It's fun... really!!!

1. Create a new shelf, or update the existing shelf on your Goodreads profile, that includes approximately 20 books that you would like to have someone else use to pick a book for you to read. Label it "Pick For Me." Only books from this designated shelf will be selected for this challenge, (no matter how badly some of us want to pick something else)!

2. Post in this thread that you want to participate this month.

3. Provide the link to your Pick For Me shelf, (this will make it a bit easier for all parties involved... unless you all really *want* to read Backstage Pass. *a new month, a new pick from me!*)

4. On the December 1st, someone...the hand of fate, maybe, will use the randomizer to pair up everyone. (Or worst case scenario, Grey will pick for everyone, and you *know* what that means, *shifty eyes*)

5. Friend your partner who is picking for you or set your profile to public or your partner will not be able to access your shelf.

6. Post your selection for your partner in this thread.

7. Come back after finishing the book selected for you by your partner (even if it's after the month has ended) and let everybody know what you think about it.

**The sign up period will remain open until pairs are posted on December 1st and you'll have until December 5th to select a book for your partner.**

Sample shelf: Grey's Pick For Me

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Jenn picks for Renee; she picked ~ Renee rated it

Judy picks for Ela; she picked ~ Ela rated it 5⭐s.

Grey picks for Michele; she picked ~ Michele rated it 5 ⭐s.

Michele picks for Tessa; she picked ~ Tessa rated it 5⭐s.

Paula picks for Leslie; she picked ~ Leslie rated it 4.5 ⭐s.

Ela picks for Melinda; she picked ~ Melinda rated it

Leslie picks for Lisa; she picked ~ Lisa rated it 5 ⭐s.

Melinda picks for Paula; she picked ~ Paula rated it 2 ⭐s.

Nay was going to pick for Jean but was unable, so Michele pinch-hit and she picks for Jean; she picked ~ Jean rated it

Lisa picks for Grey; she picked ~ Grey rated it 3.75 ⭐s.

Jean picks for Judy; she picked ~ Judy rated it 2.5 ⭐s.

Tessa picks for Jenn; she picked ~ Jenn rated it 5 ⭐s.

[JudyCa]

Count me in! https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[Michele]

I'm in!

[Nay]

Me!

[Paula]

I’m in!

[Lisa]

I am in

[Jenn]

I’m in although I’ve never participated before so I may need some help.

[Michele]

Yay!! Jenn, we’ll help you! Glad you’ve joined us!

[Leslie]

In!

I think I need to revise my shelf to all audio books though as I am having extra hard time with written books lately.

[Melinda]

Im in. Meeeee

[Tessa]

in

[Jean]

I'm in....really hoping to update my list though.

[Ela]

Me

[Leslie]

Ok, I totally revamped my shelf. I'm ready ladies! *rubs hands together*

[Nay]

I'm going to revamp mine too. I'm in a major slump.

[Leslie]

Nay, I redid mine and made them all audiobooks. I'm super slumpy and it's even worse when I try to read. Audio helps a little.

[Grey]

I'm here, sorry, yesterday was nutty with my daughter's Nutcracker performance. But, randomizing in progress...please stand by!

[Grey]

Judy picks for Ela; she picked ??? ~ Ela rated it

Paula picks for Leslie; she picked ??? ~ Leslie rated it

Michele picks for Tessa; she picked ??? ~ Tessa rated it

Nay picks for Jean; she picked ??? ~ Jean rated it

Lisa picks for Grey; she picked ??? ~ Grey rated it

Grey picks for Michele; she picked ??? ~ Michele rated it

Jenn picks for Renee; she picked ??? ~ Renee rated it

Leslie picks for Lisa; she picked ??? ~ Lisa rated it

Tessa picks for Jenn; she picked ??? ~ Jenn rated it

Melinda picks for Paula; she picked ??? ~ Paula rated it

Ela picks for Melinda; she picked ??? ~ Melinda rated it

Jean picks for Judy; she picked ??? ~ Judy rated it

[Michele]

Thanks Grey! How did her performance go?

[Grey]

Well, it's been 3 days worth. I've got the worst headache, honestly. But it was beautiful! <3

[Michele]

Grey wrote: "Well, it's been 3 days worth. I've got the worst headache, honestly. But it was beautiful! <3"

Oh wow! Does she perform again today? Or do you get a break? Maybe pop some Excedrin and see if you can kick that headache! I don’t doubt it was beautiful...and you’ll look back on the performances fondly but when you’re in the moment, it’s overwhelming sometimes...

[Grey]

Wow, Michele, you've got several in your PFM list that I would pick for you. This is very difficult!!! I truly have 3 that I would throw at your right now, depending on what mood you're in.

The Pebble Jar, is a YA, however, don't let that put you off..it deals with heavy subject matter and in such a beautiful and poignant way. It's brilliant. But then you have The Five Stages of Falling in Love by Rachel Higginson... that book was brilliant. Just absolute brilliance. AND THEN... you threw some napalm no your list, as if you didn't have another dynamite. Exaltation of Larks... this book. If you can handle heavy heavy, chewy you up and spit you up books... this one. If I had to choose... and I guess i do, I'd choose Larks,
But let me know if it's not working out for you and we'll pick you a different one!

[Michele]

Grey wrote: "Wow, Michele, you've got several in your PFM list that I would pick for you. This is very difficult!!! I truly have 3 that I would throw at your right now, depending on what mood you're in.

The Pe..."

Thanks Grey! I’ve been trying to work my way towards for a while so here’s my shot!

[Michele]

I’m pretty sure the purpose of this challenge is to reduce our TBR list...not add to it. Oh well, I added to mine while going through Tessa’s list to pick her book....yep. So Tessa I pick for you . It looks intriguing to me so I’m basically using you as my book guinea pig...I can’t wait to hear your thoughts!

[Jenn]

I feel so much pressure as I’ve never done this before and there is only one book on Nay’s that I’ve even read and now so many I want to add like this one right here that I pick for her....yep like Michele I’m using you as my book guniea pig ❤️

[Nay]

Thanks, Jenn! I heard that book was awesome, and I've loved all the other L. Cosway books I've read.

[Nay]

Jean--did you get a chance to update your list? If not, I can wait to pick. Just let me know.

[JudyCa]

Renee ❤️My heroes are ordinary wrote: "Thanks, Jenn! I heard that book was awesome, and I've loved all the other L. Cosway books I've read."

I just added that to my pile...thanks KU!

Ela, I'm looking for you now...

[Jenn]

Renee ❤️My heroes are ordinary wrote: "Thanks, Jenn! I heard that book was awesome, and I've loved all the other L. Cosway books I've read."

I was initially drawned to it by its cover than I read the blurb and it sounds heartbreaking but so good. Hopefully you won’t hate me when your done 😉

[JudyCa]

Ok Ela, my pick for you is ...it's a must read if you've read book 1

[Leslie]

Lisa, I pick for you The Wish Collector because it sounds good and I want you to guinea pig it for me. 😜

[Leslie]

Paula, go easy on me. 😉

I don't think I can take a depressing or death book right now!

[Paula]

Leslie - I choose as it looks good and I have it on my TBR

And it doesn’t look like a death book 😀

[Nay]

Jenn wrote: "Renee ❤️My heroes are ordinary wrote: "Thanks, Jenn! I heard that book was awesome, and I've loved all the other L. Cosway books I've read."

I was initially drawned to it by its cover than I read ..."

Jenn--No worries! I want to drown in book heartbreak! 😂

[Lisa]

Leslie wrote: "Lisa, I pick for you The Wish Collector because it sounds good and I want you to guinea pig it for me. 😜"

Yay... I am super excited for this one!!!

[Lisa]

Grey, I pick for you cuz it sounds so very good!!!

[Jenn]

Renee ❤️My heroes are ordinary wrote: "Jenn wrote: "Renee ❤️My heroes are ordinary wrote: "Thanks, Jenn! I heard that book was awesome, and I've loved all the other L. Cosway books I've read."

I was initially drawned to it by its cover..."

Me too 😂 I’m ready for one so you’ll have to let me know

[Tessa]

Jenn you have three books I ADORED listed, but I have to go with one that really hit me.

[Tessa]

Michele wrote: "I’m pretty sure the purpose of this challenge is to reduce our TBR list...not add to it. Oh well, I added to mine while going through Tessa’s list to pick her book....yep. So Tessa I pick for you [..."

I forgot I had that! If her last series is anything to go by, I'll probably love it. :)

[Leslie]

Yay Paula! It does sound good.

[Michele]

Hey ladies ..I just talked to Renee ...shes in the ER ...she’s broken her tibia and they’re going to be doing surgery ...not a lot more detail than that so far. She wanted me to pick a book for Jean...which I’ll do when I get home ...and I wanted to be sure you all knew so you can send prayers, positive vibes, well wishes, etc her way...

[Lisa]

Oh nooooooooooooo, Michele. That's just horrible. I will definitely be sending prayers and positive thoughts and warm heart hugs out into the world for her. When you hear more, please let us know, and tell her we love her to bits and pieces and if there's anything we can do, let us know.

[Leslie]

Oh no!! I hope everything is ok. I don't know if her transplant makes surgery a risk.

[Jenn]

Omg-she can’t catch a break-sending prayers-hugs-her way! I hope surgery goes well♥️

[Jenn]

Tessa wrote: "Jenn you have three books I ADORED listed, but I have to go with one that really hit me. "

Thanks Tessa! you’ll definitely have to tell me your other two so that I read them sooner rather than later 😁

[Jean]

Awww poor Renee! Please keep us updated Michele! Sending her best wishes!

[Jean]

My pick for Judy is:

[Tessa]

Dang, she can't catch a break. Hope things go well so she can start healing.

[Tessa]

Jenn wrote: "Tessa wrote: "Jenn you have three books I ADORED listed, but I have to go with one that really hit me. "

Thanks Tessa! you’ll definitely have to tell me your other two ..."

Kulti and Lick. Kulti is a slow burn romance, but I loved it far more than Wall of Winnipeg. Lick is HILLARIOUS. :) I picked Punk 57, though, because of not just how it hit me, but how it hit so many other people. It wasn't expected and that's what made me love it.

[Michele]

She’s been texting...bless her heart. Sounds like they are transferring her to Vanderbilt but she’s not sure if they’ll do surgery tonight or tomorrow. She’s in a lot of pain...i think they have her on morphine but she said it’s hardly touching it...I don’t know enough about post transplant patients... but I wonder if they are being super cautious in the ER with her dosages. Hopefully when they get her to Vanderbilt, they’ll get a better handle on it! I’ll pass along anything I hear!