2014 September Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Joyce]

Hi Skandia, here are your picks I hope you like them.

Our World:

Africa
NEW-Jonathan Livingston Seagull This might seem like an odd choice but I recently reread this and it was so good. Not a long read either.

TBR-Moon Called-this is a really good series.


Antarctica,
TBR-Penmort Castle


Asia
NEW-Warrior I don't usually go for historical romance but this one was very different it is set in India and is probably set in 1900-1930

Commonwealth of Australia
NEW-The Secret Hour this is another book I've been meaning to read if you want to do a buddy read. It is a YA supernatural.


Europe–
TBR-The White Queen


North America
TBR- The Line This was released this year and really looks interesting


South America –
NEW-Happy Hour at Casa Dracula - this is a book I've been meaning to read and has good reviews. Would be willing to do a buddy read on this if you are up for it.


Ocean –
TBR-Secrets on the Sand

NEW- Message in a Bottle Loved this book

[Joyce]

« Crystal » wrote: " Joyce

I had fun looking through your book. I hope there is something here you will love.


Africa - Safari – a shifter book - - Your Shelf - I am listening to th..."

Love my picks I think I'm going to finally go with Skinwalker I have it in ebook and audio but I think I'll go with the audio since you said it was really good.

[Larissa]

Thank you, Sunshine! I am looking forward to reading the books you chose!
Sunshine wrote: "

Larissa,

I hope you like the variety of picks. We have similar books and taste. I added a few of yours to my reading list. I usually don't read paranormal, but I found a few from your list I m..."

[Erin]

Hi Breann, here are your picks. Sorry it took me so long to post them, we has a minor plumbing problem this afternoon that took a lot longer to fix than we planned. Anyway, hope you find something that appeals to you for September. Happy reading!

Africa: Timber Pack Chronicles by Rob Colton or Mind Magic by Poppy Dennison

Antarctica: Broken Phoenix by Edmund Manning or Sock it to Me, Santa! by Madison Parker

Asia: Shield of Winter by Nalini Singh or The King by J.R. Ward

Commonwealth of Australia: Archangel's Legion by Nalini Singh or Old Loyalty, New Love by Mary Calmes

Europe: Saving Grace by Julie Garwood or Someone to Watch Over Me by Lisa Kleypas

North America: Going Up by Amy Lane or Finding Forgiveness by Dana Marie Bell

South America: Simple Men by Eric Arvin or Blindsided by T.A. Chase or Crunch Time by Andrew Grey

Ocean: Steel's Edge by Ilona Andrews or The Trap by Indigo Wren

[Elke]

Elizabeth,

Will work on your picks today!! I had my 16 month niece over all weekend! She goes home today....Love her to pieces but auntie needs a nap!! Lol!!

[Elizabeth]

Elke wrote: "Elizabeth,

Will work on your picks today!! I had my 16 month niece over all weekend! She goes home today....Love her to pieces but auntie needs a nap!! Lol!!"

LOL, take your time!! I don't have nieces but two hours is my limit with the god daughter!

[btwthesepages]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Arshiya

We didn't have much in common on our shelves, so I hope you like your picks.

1. Africa: Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews is my favorite book of the year so far. I love th..."

Thanks Diane! I really like your picks. Especially the Fantasy books ^_^

[Dee]

ok Sassafrass - you are ready?

1. Africa
The Week Before the Wedding (N2U) - dog in the story
Night Broken (TBR) - shifters

2. Antarctica
Homecoming (n2U) - no one on cover
Midnight Sun (n2U) - set in Antarctica/on a boat (hey, you can use for SRC)

3. Asia
His Beautiful Samurai (n2u) - set in Japan
Quintessentially Q (TBR) - long book (350+)

4. Commonwealth of Australia
Just This Once (N2U)- set in New Zealand
Suspicious Ways (TBR) - looks like Sydney (Australia) on the cover

5. Europe
An American Girl in Italy (N2U) - set in Italy
Poster Boy (N2U) - set in France
*this category was hard, because I know how much you "like" historical romances and none of the books on your shelf were set in Europe that I could see

6. North America
The Rosie Project (TBR) - #1 in series
Lead (TBR) - new release

7. South America
Across the Line (N2U) - sports
Broken at Love (TBR) - sounds like sports/partying from descriptino

8. Ocean
Secrets on the Sand (N2U) - resort
Untouched (TBR) - water on cover

[☘KathyD☘]

Leslie Russchelle wrote: "Hi Kathy,
This is my first time participating, so I hope I did ok. Happy reading.

AFRICA-NEW- A Dark Kiss of Rapture
TBR- [b..."


Looks like a great list to me! Thanks much! :)

[Daffodil]

Ty wrote: "Daffodil - I will def work on your picks tomorrow. sorry for the wait!"

That's fine, I've only just now looked at the list to see who I'm picking for.

[Daffodil]

Tay I'm working on your picks. It will probably be late tonight before I get them posted.

[btwthesepages]

Macwolf01 [Elise]

I mostly read YA but I've tried to include books from other genres too. Let me know if you want me to repick :)

Africa:
Animal on Cover: YA- An enjoyable read

Pet in Story: Mystery and Chick lit- I loved this series! I hope you enjoy it too!

Antarctica:
A Cover without People: YA- I truly loved this book. Check it out. :)

Isolation: Chick lit & Contemporary Romance- The main characters (a movie star and an award winning script writer) get stranded due to a plane crash.

Asia:
+350: YA & Fantasy- You had this on your Can't wait to come out shelf and this series is one of my favorites. :)

+350: Romance & Chick lit- An Amazing book. One of my favorites again :)

Commonwealth of Australia:
Set in Australia: Contemporary Romance- On your TBR. Plus I throughly enjoyed it :D

Hero is very, very rich: Chick lit- Funny and enjoyable romance

Europe:
Set in Paris: YA- Again one of my favorites. Beautifully written

: Set in Europe: Fantasy- Mysterious. A very good story.

North America:
Set in North America: YA & Paranormal- Must check it out. I read it very recently and it was amazing.

Set in North America: YA & Paranormal- Funny, tough female lead.

Ocean:
Water on Cover: YA & Paranormal- Good story.

Water on Cover: YA- Amazing read. About abandonment and family.

South America:
By South American Author: Historical Fiction- Haven't read it but it has lots of good reviews from my friends. It's on my TBR. Sorry. Couldn't find anything for this.

Partying: YA- The female lead dies after returning home from a party and lives her last day again and again.

[Ty]

Daffodil,

Wow. It's very rare that I come across someone who's read everything I've read AND all my usual recommendations AND liked them all. I genuflect to your awesomeness. So here's hoping you find something to read in my picks for you! I've searched far and wide for them haha. Enjoy!


Africa
NEW: Dragos Takes a Holiday - a novella, but just about the cutest baby's POV ever. love it.
TBR: Tricked - this is a maybe on your list - whyyyyyyyy? Coyote is full of mischief in this one :)

Antarctica
NEW: Where'd You Go, Bernadette - a lighter-hearted version of Gone Girl.
TBR: The Gamble - I heart KA's Colorado series!

Asia
TBR: Scarlet - parts are in New Beijing - and I liked this so much more than the first book.
TBR: Blood Magic - I've read the first one and hope to continue the series. looks like you rated these very favorably.

Commonwealth of Australia
NEW: Alien, Mine - I'm so happy someone else seems to like space opera/alien books! this was a great debut read - I was surprised how much I liked it. Impatiently waiting for the author (an Aussie) to release more..
NEw: Tattered Love - Another Aussie author, loved the sassy heroine and the humor in this.

Europe
NEW: At the Bride Hunt Ball - the Bachelorette, Regency-style.
TBR: Then Came You - I'm only rec'ing this so that you can move onto Dreaming of You, which is my REAL reccomendation. Looooved that one.
NEW: Once in a Blue Moon - my fave HR ever. hands down.

North America
NEW: Years - I've found some way to work this in for pretty much every PIFM I do lol. loved this
TBR: Playing for Keeps - redonkulous fun

South America
NEW: Midnight Rainbow - I'm taking some liberties that Costa Rica is CLOSISH to South America :) Linda Howard oldie but goodie.
TBR: It Had to Be You - cuz SEP was once very, very good

Ocean
TBR: Surviving Raine - stuck on a boat with the crabiest, hawtest guy you know? Yeah, this book.
NEW: Once Upon a Spring Break - I didn't see a lot of MM on your list, so this is my one rec. Very cute and quick read.

[Larissa]

Hi Leslie Here are your picks! I hope you like them. We have some similar books and a few of my fave authors are new to you but you did have a few of their books on your TBR.


Africa-Shifter
Tiger's Curse-on your to be read next list
Fury-TBR A favorite series of mine. I love the characters! Hope you do too.

Antarctica-Isolation/No people on the cover
1The Book of LifeOn your to be read next list
Deep Kiss Of Winter Current series

Asia-350+ Pages
Wicked Nights-411 pages-TBR-I saw you hadn’t read very many of her books. This is one of my favs.
City of Heavenly Fire-725 pages Current Series-I’m behind in the series and seeing this reminded me of how much I really enjoyed it. I’ll have to catch up!

Australia-Wealthy Characters
Samson's Lovely Mortal-TBR-I really enjoyed this story and series. I saw that you’ve only read one of her books and thought you might want to try this series.
Fixed on You-New I really liked this book and thought you might enjoy it.

Europe
The Queen's WitchTBR-This has been on your list for awhile and looks fairly short so I thought it would be easy for you to get off of your list.
Guilty Pleasures-TBR-I was pleasantly surprised by this book! I love stories where the h surprises the H leading him to see her in a different light.

North America
Skinwalker-TBR This looks to be a new author for you. I like the series but it may be different for you since it isn’t pure romance. It’s more UF with some to very little romance.
Feral Heat-Current series –Seeing this reminded me how much I enjoyed the series

South America-SA/Sports
SEAL of Honor-TBR Fairly recent addition to your list and this had been on my TBR list for awhile (I read it about the same time you added it to your list :))and once I read it I was hooked! I’ve read the next book and am anxiously waiting for the next book!
Line of Scrimmage-New I thought this book was really romantic! I hope you enjoy it.

Ocean-Island/Water on the Cover
Air Bound-to be read next-I have yet to start this series and was just been assigned the first book as a part of the challenge. 
A Shade of Vampire-TBR I really enjoyed this series and have the last two books to read. There is romance but it is UF as well.

Have Fun!

[Breann]

Erin wrote: "Hi Breann, here are your picks. Sorry it took me so long to post them, we has a minor plumbing problem this afternoon that took a lot longer to fix than we planned. Anyway, hope you find somethin..."

Thanks for the picks! I see a few I want to get to, so I'll let you know :)

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Hi Siriusedward! Here are your picks for September.

Africa
The Chronicles of Narnia (TBR)

Antarctica
The Best Man (TBR)

Asia
Memoirs of a Geisha (New)
The Good Earth (TBR)

Commonwealth of Australia
Just This Once (New)
The Thorn Birds (New)

Europe
When It's Perfect (TBR)

North America
The Loner (TBR)
Something About You (New)

South America
On the Fly (New)

Ocean
Not Quite Enough (TBR)
Summer by the Sea (TBR)

[Elke]

Elizabeth,

Here are your picks hope you like them!! Happy Reading!!


Africa – Magic Bleeds next in the series for you!


Antarctica – Ready Player One book without people from your preferred list.


Asia –A Summer Affair this was a tough one...you & l have a lot in common and it was tough finding a long book that you have not read! ;)


Commonwealth of Australia – Alpha very rich guy in this book!!


Europe – Intentions of the Earl new HR for you and it is free on Amazon if you have a kindle!


North America – BAMF just released last month.


South America – Trying to Score sports book and it looks pretty good!! Maybe will be going on my TBR...love the cover!


Ocean – Just Ask water on the cover and it is also on an island.

[~Leslie~]

Larissa wrote: "Hi Leslie Here are your picks! I hope you like them. We have some similar books and a few of my fave authors are new to you but you did have a few of their books on your TBR.


Africa-Shifter
[book..."

Hi Larissa!! Thanks for the picks. Great job!! I like to try a new author, so I think I will read
[book:Skinwalker|5585788]
I love UF and have been thinking about starting this series for awhile. Thanks for the push!

I will definitely be reading The Book of Life
and I've actually just started Air Bound

I have not read much Gena Showalter and what I've read I wasn't crazy about. But I may try Wicked Nights and see if I like this series better. I will let you know if I read anything else! Thanks again!!

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Arshiya wrote:

Thanks Diane! I really like your picks. Especially the Fantasy books ^_^


I'm glad :)

[Kai]

Hi AnniLuvs,
Enjoyed looking at your shelves. Hope you like your picks. Let me know if you want me to repick.

Africa -
Then Came You (your shelf)
Fools Rush in (new)
You Slay Me (new)

Antarctica –
Wild Man( your shelf)
Divergent(new)

Asia –
Pieces of You (your shelf)
The Gathering (new)

Commonwealth of Australia –
Just for Now (your shelf)
Enemies on Tap(new)

Europe:
Absolute Surrender(your shelf)
Once a Rake (your shelf)
Dangerous(new)
The Professional

North America :
Hot Finish (your shelf)
The Unsung Hero (new)


South America –
Alex (your shelf)
The Perfect Play (new)
It Had to Be You (new)

Ocean –
The Honeymoon Prize (your shelf)
Before He Was Gone (your shelf)
Simply Irresistible(new)

Hope these are ok. Happy Reading,
Kai

[Kai]

Hi Fran, Thanks for the picks. Not sure what I am going to read first.
xx
Kai

[AerinLuvs]

Hi Kai,
I sent you a PM re a couple of the books which I've already read. Thanks so much for wading through my shelves!!

[Sassafrass]

Hey Dee!

Great picks! I'm not sure where I'm going to start. Some of these N2Me books look great!

I'm definitely going to read: [bookJust This Once|15999140] (your rec), and I'm going to look at reading Across the Line, but I'm wondering if I will need to read On the Surface first?

Also, I hear so many great things about The Rosie Project, I'm getting to that from my TBR as well as Lead

I'll definitely read one of those books in the Europe category since you had to work so hard for it. ;) I'll probably go with the TAG one.

and then we'll go from there! They all look good. Maybe I can get to all of them!

[LaurLa]

Hi Kristin! Finally able to get your picks done! Hope you enjoy - let me know if you need a re-pick.

Africa:
NEW: A Spear of Summer Grass - Deanna Raybourn (set in Africa)
TBR: Highland Dragon - Kimberly Killion (a dragon is a shifter, right?)


Antarctica:
NEW: Cover Me – Catherine Mann (h grew up in an isolated off-the-grid community in the Aleutian Islands)
TBR: Yours Until Dawn - Teresa Medeiros (H secludes himself from society)


Asia:
NEW: Body of Evidence – Rachel Grant (h travels to North Korea and gets arrested there)
TBR: The Lotus Eaters - Tatjana Soli (takes place in N. Vietnam during the Viet Nam war)


Commonwealth of Australia:
NEW: Gone Tropical - Robena Grant (takes place is Australia but doesn’t appear to be your typical Aussie book)
TBR: Night in Eden - Candice Proctor (also takes place in Australia but is a historical)


Europe:
NEW: The Paris Caper – Nina Bruhns (takes place in France, other European countries)
TBR: The Darkest Night – Gena Showalter (the setting is Budapest)


North America:
NEW: Tempting Her Best Friend – Gina Maxwell (the latest release [not in the middle of a series] on my TBR)
TBR: Heroes Are My Weakness - Susan Elizabeth Phillips (latest release on your TBR)


South America:
NEW: Hard Target – Barbara Phinney (takes place in Bolivia)
TBR: Body Check - Deirdre Martin (sports – hockey specifically – I really liked this series)


Ocean:
NEW: The Captain of All Pleasures - Kresley Cole (pirates!)
TBR: Must Love Otters - Eliza Gordon (beach resort)

[Madison ✨]

Laurla wrote: "Hi Kristin! Finally able to get your picks done! Hope you enjoy - let me know if you need a re-pick.

Africa:
NEW: A Spear of Summer Grass - Deanna Raybourn (set in Africa)
TBR: [..."

Thanks for the picks Laurla! A bunch of these look good, I'm going to see how many I can get through :)

Thanks!
Kristin

[Vi]

Hi Elke,

Sorry it took me a while to get to your picks. Thanks for your patience. I've tried to do a mix of recommending from your preferred shelf and some new to you books. Hope you can find something you like.

Africa:
Shifting Shadows: Stories from the World of Mercy Thompson by Patricia Briggs [TBR]
Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire [N2U] - One of the best UF out there.

Antarctica:
Deacon by Kristen Ashley [TBR]
Truth by Aleatha Romig [TBR]
Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple [N2U] - It might be set in Antarctica

Asia:
Somebody's Angel by Kallypso Masters [TBR]
His at Night by Sherry Thomas [N2U]

Commonwealth of Australia:
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh [N2U] - A NZ author
Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison [N2U] - Immortal Dragons; very very rich

Europe:
Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon [TBR]
The Countess Conspiracy by Courtney Milan [TBR]
The Chocolate Thief by Laura Florand [N2U] - Set in Paris

North America:
The Beautiful Ashes by Jeaniene Frost [TBR]
The Best Kind of Trouble by Lauren Dane [TBR]

South America:
Just This Once by Rosalind James [N2U] (sports)
Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips [N2U]
Secrets of a Viscount by Rose Gordon [TBR]

Ocean:
Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian [TBR]
Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis [N2U]
Fairytale Come Alive by Kristen Ashley [TBR]

If you need repicks for any category, please let me know. Happy Reading!

[Vi]

Nancy H wrote: "Hi Vi,
Here are your picks. I tried to put in a lot of choics and a lot of variety, but if you don't see anything that interests you, please let me know and I will pick some more. You have great ..."

Thanks for the great picks, Nancy. I'm not quite which books to read as you've recommended quite a few for me. I'm thinking I'll definitely go with or or . It all depends on the challenges for the next month.

I'm glad you found my TBR pleasant. If only it'd stop multiplying..

[Skandia]

Joyce wrote: "Hi Skandia, here are your picks I hope you like them.

Our World:

Africa
NEW-Jonathan Livingston Seagull This might seem like an odd choice but I recently reread this and it was so ..."

Hi Joyce!
Thanks for great picks!
I would love to read Happy Hour at Casa Dracula with you. When do you plan to start?

I'm also intrigued by Warrior

[Elizabeth]

Elke wrote: "Elizabeth,

Here are your picks hope you like them!! Happy Reading!!


Africa – Magic Bleeds next in the series for you!


Antarctica – Ready Player One book without..."

Hi Elke, great picks, thank you! I'm planning to read a couple of each, new and old ones:)

[Kai]

Hi Anniluvs,
sorry about the mix up with those books was half asleep near the end will have a relook now xxxx

[Kai]

Hi AnniLuvs,
Here are my two re-picks. Sorry about the mix up. Hope these are ok, think I must have gotten mixed up and onto the wrong shelf. sorry. :)

North America:
(gone for one further in the series)


South America:
(gone for another series by the same author which includes sport)


xxx
Kai

[AerinLuvs]

Thanks so much, Kai!! Those are great! Yeah it takes a long time to go through these shelves...

[Dee]

Sassafrass wrote: "Hey Dee!

Great picks! I'm not sure where I'm going to start. Some of these N2Me books look great!

I'm definitely going to read: [bookJust This Once|15999140] (your rec), and I'm going to look ..."

I have actually read on the surface so if you want to substitute feel free

[Kai]

Glad they are ok AnniLuvs. Think the problem was that I had the shelves on tabs at the top of the screen and must have clicked on the wrong one.
x
Kai

[Kami]

Carla wrote: "Kami I hope you like the list. I tried to keep it within your likes.

Africa
Shifters
TBR - Prince of Wolves
NEW - A Hunger Like No Other
Antarctica
H and h choose to ..."

Carla wrote: "Kami I hope you like the list. I tried to keep it within your likes.

Africa
Shifters
TBR - Prince of Wolves
NEW - A Hunger Like No Other
Antarctica
H and h choose to ..."

thank you. I would like to read The King, Lick and Eleanor & Park. If I can fit all those in.

[☘KathyD☘]

First off Crystal...could you make it any harder to pick new books for you!!??!! ;) Jeeze woman, if you haven't read it, you have it marked to read. But I will say, you have an impressive listing of books! :)

Second, sorry for the delay. I had to work later than I thought last night so I couldn't get to this sooner.

Finally, here is your list. Hope you enjoy!! :)

Africa – Shifter/animal - TBR
Caressed by Ice

Antarctica – No people on the cover - TBR
The Ruth Valley Missing

Asia – 350+ page book - TBR
Covet

Commonwealth of Australia – Takes place in Australia/author from Australia - NTY
Dragon's Lair

Europe – Takes place in Europe/historical - NTY
Ask For It

North America – Takes place in USA - TBR
Beautiful Disaster

South America – Sports realated (hockey) - NTY
Game Misconduct

Ocean – Beach on cover/Story takes place on/near a beach - NTY
The Last Summer

[Suzanne]

Hello Diane~Firefly! Here are your picks for this month ENJOY!

Africa - Safari – Pick a book with the setting in Africa, the H or h from Africa, the author from Africa, an animal on the cover, a shifter book, or there is a pet in the story.

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith – I loved this show on HBO but have never read the books, I need to read them badly!

Yip/Tuck by Sparkle Abbey – I like this authors name

Blue Moon by Lori Handeland – Shifter book, looks interesting

Antarctica - Only continent with no permanent residents – Pick a book with the setting in Antarctica, the H or h from Antarctica, the author from Antarctica (he-he), a book without people on the cover, a story where the H or h are held in isolation, or the H or h choose to be isolated from other people.

Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple – Only fiction Antarctica book I know that’s really good

The Book of Tomorrow by Cecelia Ahern – Heroine is isolated from other people, kind of a mystery book

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green – Not physically isolated but isolated by her illness

Asia - Largest continent – Pick a book with the setting in Asia, the H or h from Asia, the author from Asia, or pick a longer book 350+ pages.

The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan – Trying to get to this book for months…

Legend by Marie Lu – Author from China

Cinder by Marissa Meyer - Set in Asia

Commonwealth of Australia - One of the wealthiest places in the world per capita – Pick a book with the setting in Australia/New Zealand, the H or h from Australia/New Zealand, the author from Australia/New Zealand, or the H or h are very, very rich.

Dog Handling by Clare Naylor – Set in Australia

In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson – Set in Australia and tells you all the wonderful ways you can die there. Very funny ;)

How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks - $$$

Europe - Full of historical landmarks/buildings – Pick a book with the setting in Europe, the H or h from Europe, the author from Europe, or an historical romance.

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon – Historical Romance, also the show is AWESOME!!

A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness – Set in Europe

The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde – Set in Europe

North America – New World - Pick a book with the setting in North America, the H or h from North America, the author from North America, or a new release.

The Beautiful Ashes by Jeaniene Frost - New Release New Series!

Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison – The last book in the series comes out this month

South America – hosting next Olympics 2016 and host Carnival - Pick a book with the setting in South America, the H or h from South America, the author from South America, or a book that includes sports or partying.

Big Girl Panties by Stephanie Evanovich – Involves Sports (Baseball)

It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips – Involves Sports (Football)

The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende – Set in South America

Ocean – Includes all islands - Pick a book where H or h is on a ship/boat/yacht, an island, or a resort near the beach, or a book with water on the cover.

On the Island & Uncharted by Tracey Garvis-Graves

Of Poseidon by Anna Banks

Atlantis Unleashed by Alyssa Day

[❆ Crystal ❆]

Kathy wrote: "First off Crystal...could you make it any harder to pick new books for you!!??!! ;) Jeeze woman, if you haven't read it, you have it marked to read. But I will say, you have an impressive listing o..."

LOL.... Yea, Kathy... I have too many books. I just need more time to read them all. LOL
thanks for the great picks...

I've been dying to get to forever so no I have a reason to move it up the list.

I'm also going to go for a new to me book it sounds really interesting.

[Elke]

Vi wrote: "Hi Elke,

Sorry it took me a while to get to your picks. Thanks for your patience. I've tried to do a mix of recommending from your preferred shelf and some new to you books. Hope you can find some..."



Vi,

Thanks so much for the awesome picks!! I am definitely going to read The Beautiful Ashes but I'm sure I will read more!! ;)

[Daffodil]

Tay

Since you've just recently joined GR, I figure there's a chance I'll recommend something you've read but not added to your shelf yet. Just let me know if there are any problems. Happy reading!

Africa
Just One of the Guys by Kristan Higgins (TBR)
Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis (new) -- I had this recommended to me a few months ago and thought it was a fun read.

Antarctica
The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh (TBR) -- This looks very interesting, I even added it to my shelves.
Virgin River by Robyn Carr (new) -- First book in a series I've been enjoying.

Asia
P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern (TBR)
Tiger Eye by Marjorie M Liu (new) -- A recently discovered series that I wish I'd started sooner.

Commonwealth of Australia
A Lot like Love by Julie James (TBR) -- I keep intending to start this series, but haven't gotten to it yet.
Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley (new) -- I've quickly fallen in love with Ashley's characters. She always makes me laugh.

Europe
The Prize by Julie Garwood (TBR) -- Garwood is one of my favorite authors and I've reread many of her books for comfort reads.
Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas (new) -- The Wallflower series is a great read.

North America
Sawyer by Lori Foster (TBR)
Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen (new) -- You've enjoyed some of Allen's other book so I would recommend this new release. I'm hoping to get a chance to read this soon myself.

South America
Chasing Perfect by Susan Mallery (TBR)
The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton (new) -- I've not read this yet, but I know it's pretty popular.

Ocean
The Memory Thief by Emily Colin (TBR) -- Another book that looks interesting and I added to my shelves.
One Reckless Summer by Toni Blake (new) -- I really enjoyed this when it was recommended to me.

[Daffodil]

Ty wrote: "Daffodil,

Wow. It's very rare that I come across someone who's read everything I've read AND all my usual recommendations AND liked them all. I genuflect to your awesomeness. So here's hoping you ..."

Thanks for the great picks. I'm not sure where I'm going to go first, but I'm considering starting with one of these:

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Suzanne wrote: "Hello Diane~Firefly! Here are your picks for this month ENJOY!


Africa - Safari
– Pick a book with the setting in Africa, the H or h from Africa, the author from Africa, an animal on the cover..."

Thanks for the great picks! I'm not sure what I'm going to read yet, so many choices... :)

[Grace]

Hi Suzanne
Sorry for the delay in posting. I can honestly say I have never seen a TBR list as long as yours! I tried to give you a variety of options. I really hope you're able to find something to enjoy!
Grace

Africa:
a. Mated to the Devil by Eve Langlais
b. He Ain't Lion by Celia Kyle

Antarctica:
a. Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas
b. Fury

Asia:
a. White Night by Jim Butcher
b. Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione

Commonwealth of Australia:
a. Reckless by Skye Jordan
b. Tangled by Emma Chase

Europe:
a. Never Love a Highlander by Maya Banks
b. Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase

North America:
a. High Five by Janet Evanovich
b. Grabbed by Vicious by Lolita Lopez

South America:
a. See Jane Score by Rachel Gibson
b. Defying the Odds by Kele Moon

Ocean:
a. Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis
b. Her Mad Hatter by Marie Hall

[❆ Crystal ❆]

Good morning everyone. We're super close to everyone having their picks made. There are 4 people that are waiting for their partner to make picks for them. Their partners have until 8pm EST TODAY.


I'm in need of volunteers for repicks if for some reason they don't get their books today. Any help would be much appreciated.

[Elizabeth]

I volunteer for repicks!

[❆ Crystal ❆]

Thanks Elizabeth!

[Elke]

I volunteer for repicks too!!

[❆ Crystal ❆]

Elke wrote: "I volunteer for repicks too!!"

Thanks Elke! :-0

[Zara's Corner]

Hi beppy,


I enjoyed going through your extensive book list. I even added one of your books to my list.

Here are my picks for you. I hope you can find something you like.

Africa
Animal on the cover
A Prayer for Owen Meany - TBR
Homer's Odyssey - N2U

Antarctica
Book without people on cover
The Notebook - TBR
Secrets of the Tides

Asia
Longer book
Firefly Lane - TBR (479 pages)
The Know-It-All: One Man's Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World - N2U (389 pages)

Australia
Australian author
The Thorn Birds - TBR
Sylvia - N2U

Europe
Historical romance
Year of Wonders - TBR
The Last Queen - N2U

North America
New release
Pilgrimage - TBR
The Rosie Effect - N2U

South America
Sports or partying
Fight Club - TBR (some consider fighting a sport)
The Dance - N2U (dancing is considered a sport)

Ocean
Book with water on cover
The Deep End of the Ocean - TBR (ocean in title and on cover)
How to Ride a Dragon's Storm - N2U ( water on cover. The books in this series can be read out of order).

[Runell]

Hi, Carla_Collette! I'm so terribly sorry that I'm just now getting your books to you. I totally forgot about it (or rather for some reason I thought it was later on). Hopefully you like your picks!

Africa: Dog on It: I've been wanting to read this for a while now. Animal on the cover. [To Read]

Antarctica: Carte Blanche: Now, this may be going out on a limb, but the main character, Jude, has sort of isolated himself due to his OCD. Also, this is M/M, and when I compared our books, I didn't see any M/M on your shelves, so I don't know if you don't like it or just have never read any before. If it's the former, I'll give you a new pick, and if it's the latter, this one would be a good one to start off with, I think. [New to You]

Asia: Girl in Translation: Sounds interesting, and the main character is from Hong Kong. [To Read]

Commonwealth of Australia: The Thorn Birds: The ultimate romance. Read this, watch the mini-series (or rewatch it if you've already seen it), love both. [New to You]

Europe: Duchess in Love: Ooh, I want to read this one, too! [To Read]

North America: Axel: I've been meaning to read this myself for quite a while now. Hopefully, if you pick it and like it, it'll push me to read it myself. [New to You]

South America: The Iron King: If I remember correctly, there's sort of a "party" that takes place in this book. Just not one I think I'd want to go to . . . [To Read]

Ocean: On the Island: The perfect book; I loved it! [New to You]

I hope you love any and all that you pick!