2014 October Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Vi]

Pairings and Rules are UP. Happy Picking, Everyone!!

Aarati, it's 10 pm here and I'm very tired. I'll get to your picks tomorrow.

[Dee]

yay!!

[Elizabeth]

Hi Arena,

I hope you'll find something you'd like to read among the books below. Happy reading!

1.Contemporary: books with a contemporary setting
(TBR), (TBR), (new)

2.Classical: Recommend a classic (can be romance) or a standalone.
(TBR) and (TBR)

3.Fantasy: Recommend a fantasy book (urban fantasy counts) or a longer book 400+ pages.
(new), (TBR)

4.Historical: Recommend a historical book or a book from series they are currently reading.
(new), (new), (TBR)

5.Paranormal: Recommend a Paranormal book or a book with an animal on cover.
(new), (TBR), (TBR)

6.Mystery/Suspense: Recommend a Mystery/Suspense book or a New-To-Them author.
(TBR), (TBR)

7.YA: Recommend a YA book
(new), (new), (TBR)

8.Sci-Fi: Recommend a Sci-Fi/Dystopian.
(new) 

[Kami]

FOR Suzanne


1. Contemporary: Recommend a book with a contemporary setting or a book with vehicle on cover.

Jemima J
by Jane Green or

Making Waves
Fenske, Tawna



2. Classical: Recommend a classic (can be romance) or a standalone.


Wuthering Heights
Brontë, Emily or



Jane Eyre
Brontë, Charlotte


3. Fantasy: Recommend a fantasy book (urban fantasy counts) or a longer book 400+ pages.

Dealing with Dragons (Enchanted Forest Chronicles #1)
by Patricia C. Wrede or

Days of Blood & Starlight (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #2)
Taylor, Laini



4. Historical: Recommend a historical book or a book from series they are currently reading.

The Horse Goddess
by Morgan Llywelyn

Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1)
Moning, Karen Marie




5. Paranormal: Recommend a Paranormal book or a book with an animal on cover.

Twice the Growl (Paranormal Dating Agency, #1)
Taiden, Milly or

The Vampire Voss: The Draculia Vampire Series #1
Gleason, Colleen





6. Mystery/Suspense: Recommend a Mystery/Suspense book or a New-To-Them author.

Call Me Cat (Call Me Cat Trilogy, #1)
Kinrade, Karpov or

Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye (Psychic Eye Mystery #1)
by Victoria Laurie


7. YA: Recommend a YA/NA book or a book with family in story.

Curtsies & Conspiracies (Finishing School, #2)
Carriger, Gail or

The 5th Wave (The Fifth Wave #1)
by Rick Yancey



8. Sci-Fi: Recommend a Sci-Fi/Dystopian or a new release

Dune (Dune Chronicles, #1)
Herbert, Frank or


Ready Player One
Cline, Ernest

[Elke]

Penny,

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

1. Contemporary:
TBR: Rusty Nailed -going on my TBR!!
New: Truth or Dare -very cute/hot read by my one of my faves Lori Foster.


2. Classical:
TBR: Darcy on the Hudson: A Pride and Prejudice Re-imagining -could be categorized as a classic…right? :D
New: The Notebook -Classic in my opinion!


3. Fanatasy:
TBR: Shadows and Strongholds - Long book, looks interesting
New: The Girl Who Played with Fire -also a long book plus I saw that you read the first one…why not continue?


4. Historical:
TBR: Unraveled -pretty good, series is good too!
New: Intentions of the Earl - a good start to an even better series!


5. Paranormal:
TBR: House Rules -Love, love this series!
New: Alexandra's Legacy -Couldn’t put this one down..and same with the rest of the series!


6. Mystery/Suspense:
TBR: Deadly Heat -looks good!
New:Kade's Dark Embrace -it is PR but it has suspense in it.


7. YA:
TBR: Until Fountain Bridge -I like this series a lot too! 
New: Beautiful Disaster -Another good one! Lol!


8. Sci-Fi:
TBR: Finders Keepers -this one was one of your oldest books on your shelf.
New: The Host -the book was better than the movie!

[R~wka]

Hi Preethi! There are my picks for you. I hope you like them.

1. Contemporary: Recommend a book with a contemporary setting or a book with vehicle on cover.
TBR: Sins & Needles by Karina Halle
New: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green


2. Classical: Recommend a classic (can be romance) or a standalone.
TBR: Confronting the Demon by Ciara Ballintyne
New: The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay


3. Fantasy: Recommend a fantasy book (urban fantasy counts) or a longer book 400+ pages.
TBR: Smokeless Fire by Samantha Young
New: Wildest Dreams by Kristen Ashley


4. Historical: Recommend a historical book or a book from series they are currently reading.
TBR: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas
New: Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas


5. Paranormal: Recommend a Paranormal book or a book with an animal on cover.
TBR: Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
New: Wicked Nights by Gena Showalter


6. Mystery/Suspense: Recommend a Mystery/Suspense book or a New-To-Them author.
TBR: Louisiana Longshot by Jana Deleon
New: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb


7. YA: Recommend a YA/NA book or a book with family in story.
TBR: The Keeper's Curse by Diana Harrison
New: The Selection by Kiera Cass


8. Sci-Fi: Recommend a Sci-Fi/Dystopian or a new release.
TBR: Awaken by Katie Kacvinsky
New: Delirium by Lauren Oliver

[MountainKat, Moderator]

OK Ty, I'll get your picks done this evening. I don't have time on my lunch hour!

To pick a Romantic Suspense or not to Romantic Suspense... =P

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Joyce!

Here are your picks. I hope you find something you like here :)


1. Contemporary:
Enemies on Tap (NEW)- our Group Buddy Read for October.
2. Classical: Stand- alone-
Frozen-(NEW) new release, shorter story, looks good
Wickedest Witch - (NEW) Eve Langlais is always fun
3. Fantasy:
Crimes Against Magic (TBR)
Samson's Lovely Mortal (NEW)- free on Amazon right now. Great reviews, I keep meaning to get to this one.
4. Historical:Series you are reading-
Twice Tempted (TBR)
Lover Unbound (TBR)
5. Paranormal:
The Summons (TBR)- this one seemed Halloweenish with a Goblin king
The Darkest Kiss (TBR)
6. Mystery/Suspense: Mystery
Better Homes and Hauntings (NEW)- new release that looks good
7. YA:
Wake (TBR) - I loved this trilogy
We Were Liars (NEW)- I recently read this YA mystery and enjoyed it
8. Sci-Fi: New Release-
Keeper vs. Reaper (NEW)- this Fantasy new release caught my eye.

[Ramneek]

Hiya Beppy, it was so much fun looking through your books, really hope you enjoy these! :)

1. Contemporary: Recommend a book with a contemporary setting or a book with vehicle on cover.
Contemporary: Come Away with Me (TBR)
Contemporary: Down London Road (NEW)


2. Classical: Recommend a classic (can be romance) or a standalone.
Standalone: Making Faces (TBR)
Standalone: Ugly Love (NEW)


3. Fantasy: Recommend a fantasy book (urban fantasy counts) or a longer book 400+ pages.
Fantasy: Shadow and Bone (TBR)
Fantasy: Throne of Glass (NEW)


4. Historical: Recommend a historical book or a book from series they are currently reading.
A book from series they are currently reading: Black at Heart


5. Paranormal: Recommend a Paranormal book or a book with an animal on cover.
Paranormal: Lord of the Fading Lands (TBR)
Paranormal: Sweet Evil (NEW)


6. Mystery/Suspense: Recommend a Mystery/Suspense book or a New-To-Them author.
Suspense: Rock Chick (NEW)


7. YA: Recommend a YA/NA book or a book with family in story.
NA: Fighting Redemption (TBR)
YA: Along for the Ride (NEW)


8. Sci-Fi: Recommend a Sci-Fi/Dystopian or a new release.
Sci-fi/Dystopian: Angelfall (TBR)
Sci-fi/Dystopian: Under the Never Sky (NEW)

[Dee]

MountainKat wrote: "OK Ty, I'll get your picks done this evening. I don't have time on my lunch hour!

To pick a Romantic Suspense or not to Romantic Suspense... =P"

pick one, pick one ;) it'll just make her tournament option easier

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Dee wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "To pick a Romantic Suspense or not to Romantic Suspense... =P"

pick one, pick one ;) it'll just make her tournament option easier"

Oh, that's right she is in that group... Maybe I will need to find one for her. And it might even help her too! =)

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Shelby

Hi. We didn't have many books in common and I haven't read anything on your preferred shelf, so I hope you find something you like in these picks.


1. Contemporary: from your TBR - Long Time Gone by S.E. Jakes

2. Classical: from your TBR a standalone book The Heir Apparent by Tere Michaels

3. Fantasy: I've heard good things about this book and it is sitting on my TBR - The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

4. Historical: from your TBR, I really liked the title - The Auspicious Troubles of Chance by Charlie Cochet

5. Paranormal: the final one from your TBR (it had a greek mythology theme which I love) - Strange Addiction

6. Mystery/Suspense: start of an amazing mystery series with an all time favorite couple - Naked in Death by J.D. Robb

7. YA: My favorite YA series which has kids from all different pantheons - Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep

8.Sci-Fi: humorous tale taking place on a ship similar to The Enterprise - Redshirts by John Scalzi

[Larissa]

Hi Grace,
Here are your picks! I hope you enjoy them!
1. Contemporary: Recommend a book with a contemporary setting or a book with vehicle on cover.
I thought this book was really HOT! TBR
I love Sophie Oak's Bliss series! I have yet to find a series like it. TBR

2. Classical: Recommend a classic (can be romance) or a standalone.
I read this a long time ago but it has stuck with me. NEW
This is on my TBR by I haven't read it yet. NEW

3. Fantasy: Recommend a fantasy book (urban fantasy counts) or a longer book 400+ pages.
Great UF book and series. NEW
One of my faves! NEW

4. Historical: Recommend a historical book or a book from series they are currently reading.
I really liked this one! TBR
I saw you had one of her books on your TBR but I really enjoyed this one. NEW

5. Paranormal: Recommend a Paranormal book or a book with an animal on cover.
I really like this series! TBR
Hot Dragons! NEW

6. Mystery/Suspense: Recommend a Mystery/Suspense book or a New-To-Them author.
Cynthia Eden is a fav or mine and I loved this series! NEW
I read this recently and I thoroughly enjoyed it! NEW

7. YA: Recommend a YA/NA book or a book with family in story.
This is on my TBR NEW
TBR

8. Sci-Fi: Recommend a Sci-Fi/Dystopian or a new release.
TBR
Loved this one! NEW

Enjoy! I'd love to hear what you think about any of the new books/authors I recommended if you pick them.
Larissa

[Penney]

Hi Fran! I'll be able to get to your picks first thing in the morning :-)

[Penney]

Elke, thanks for the great picks! I think I might try , it looks good :)

[UnusualChild{beppy}]

hi, poongothai

here are my picks for you. if you need me to do re-picks, please let me know.

contemporary
Beast (new)
How to Bake a Perfect Life (tbr)
bonus: car on cover I Got You, Babe (tbr)

classical
The Blue Castle (new)
Gone with the Wind (tbr)
bonus: standalone book Archer's Voice (new)

fantasy
First Grave on the Right (new)
The Hobbit (tbr)
bonus: longer book +400 pages The Outsider (new)

historical
Ravished (new)
The Lady's Companion (tbr)
bonus: book from a series you are currently reading A Highlander Never Surrenders (tbr)

paranormal
Feral Sins (new)
A Hunger Like No Other (tbr)
bonus: animal on the cover Magic Bites (new)

mystery/suspense
Vanish with the Rose (new)
Extreme Exposure (tbr)
bonus: new author Welcome to Paradise (new)

ya
Easy (new)
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (tbr)
bonus: family The Duke (tbr)

sci-fi
The Price of the Stars (new)
1984 (tbr)
bonus: new release Heroes Are My Weakness (tbr)

i hope you enjoy!

[Fran, Moderator]

Penney wrote: "Hi Fran! I'll be able to get to your picks first thing in the morning :-)"

Thanks Penney!

[UnusualChild{beppy}]

Ramneek wrote: "Hiya Beppy, it was so much fun looking through your books, really hope you enjoy these! :)

1. Contemporary: Recommend a book with a contemporary setting or a book with vehicle on cover.
Contempora..."

hi, ramneek.

i'm definitely going to be reading Lord of the Fading Lands. after that, maybe Rock Chick, Making Faces, Down London Road and Shadow and Bone. thank you so much for the picks.

[Grace]

Hi MountainKat! I'm working on your picks tonight and will have them posted by tomorrow.

[Ashley]

Hello Shannan,
Here are my picks for you. I hope that you like them.

1. Contemporary:
Anna and the French Kiss by Perkins, Stephanie (TBR)


Law Man by Ashley, Kristen (NEW) This is the 3rd book in the series but it can be read as a stand alone and in my opinon it is the best book.


2. Classical:
Emma by Austen, Jane (TBR)


The Poisonwood Bible by Kingsolver, Barbara (NEW)


3. Fantasy:
Dark Lover by Ward, J.R.(TBR)


Prince Charming by Garwood, Julie (NEW)


4. Historical:
To Marry A Scottish Laird by Sands, Lynsay (TBR)


The Bride by Garwood, Julie (NEW)


5. Paranormal:
Cry Wolf by Briggs, Patricia (TBR)


Soulless by Carriger, Gail (TBR)


6. Mystery/Suspense:
Sex, Murder And A Double Latte by Davis, Kyra (NEW)


Mr. Perfect by Howard, Linda (NEW)


7. YA:
Anna Dressed in Blood by Blake, Kendare (TBR)


The Truth About Forever by Dessen, Sarah (TBR)


8. Sci-Fi:
Hangman's Curse by Peretti, Frank E. (NEW)


Grabbed by Vicious by Lopez, Lolita (NEW)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Hi Vi!

I had fun looking through your shelves! There are 2 picks for each rule, the first is from your TBR and the 2nd is new to you (although a couple of the new to you picks are also on your shelves, but it doesn't appear that you've ever read the author before).

1. Contemporary:
Undeniably Yours - You've read the first and third book in the series, but skipped the second? Maybe it's time to remedy that situation!
Enemies on Tap - This one sounds cute, and it's one of the current group buddy read choices.

2. Classical:
Water for Elephants (stand-alone) - This book is amazing, especially in audio!
To Kill a Mockingbird - I'm not a big reader of the classics, but this is one I would really like to read sometime soon.

3. Fantasy:
Drums of Autumn - Looks like you've been reading about 1 book a year from this series, and you're overdue for this year's installment! ;-)
Kindred - I haven't read this one, but my sister raved about it and it sounds very interesting.

4. Historical:
Texas Splendor - I loved this whole series
Untamed - I finally got around to reading this recently and really enjoyed it

5. Paranormal:
Serpent's Kiss - Another series I love...
Dark Protector - First book in a very different PNR series, I read it several years ago and it has really stayed with me...I wish the author would continue the series!

6. Mystery/Suspense:
Festive in Death - Big surprise, huh? I need to try to fit this one in soon, too.
Out Of Her League - Not my favorite book in the series, but still good and they just keep getting better.

7. YA:
On the Island - I'm not a big fan of YA, but I really liked this one
A Wrinkle in Time - This was read to my class by a teacher when I was about 10 years old, and it's one of the very few books I feel the need to reread every few years.

8. Sci-Fi: Recommend a Sci-Fi/Dystopian or a new release.
The Maze Runner - I don't read much Sci-Fi, but this has been getting a lot of buzz with the movie coming out.
The Rosie Effect - Loved the first book, and this one is being released tomorrow (or maybe today for you...). Can't get much newer than that!

I hope you find something you like here, if I've somehow messed it up let me know and I'll try again!

Happy Reading!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Grace wrote: "Hi MountainKat! I'm working on your picks tonight and will have them posted by tomorrow."

Thanks Grace! I look forward to seeing you you pick for me!

[Kimberly]

I'm in:)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Ty, here are your picks! I went with one new and one from your to read shelf, so I hope you will find something you want to read next month!

Contemporary:
NEW: Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy - I've enjoyed this series! Or Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis - I liked this series too!
TBR: Before Jamaica Lane by Samantha Young - I love this series and I loved this book!

Classical:
NEW: Shaken by Dee Tenorio or Do Over by Mari Carr - both are incredibly romantic shorter stories that are packed with emotion!
TBR: Mermaid: A Twist on the Classic Tale by Carol Turgeon - the title says classic =)

Fantasy:
NEW: Obsession by Jennifer L. Armentrout - looks like you like her work, it works in the Monthly Challenge and is the group buddy read too!
TBR: Up From the Grave by Jeaniene Frost - good ending to the series

Historical:
NEW: Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks - you liked the first one
TBR: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean - I'm looking forward to the last one soon!

Paranormal:
NEW: Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian - the series really picks up after the first book and it appears like you enjoyed that one
TBR: Kinked by Thea Harrison - fun series!

Mystery/Suspense: I know, not your fave, but you need one for the tourney and Dee told me to give you some!
NEW: Midnight Man by Lisa Marie Rice - classic LMR
TBR: Shades of Gray by Maya Banks - tough story, but so so very good!!

YA:
NEW: All He Ever Desired by Shannon Stacey - love this series, so much fun!
TBR: Ashfall by Mike Mullin - it was the cover that caught my attention

Sci-Fi:
NEW: Rusty Nailed by Alice Clayton or Twisted by Emma Chase - both newer releases and both quite good too!
TBR: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb - I know you do not like the alter ego, but maybe this would work for you?

[Zara's Corner]

Hi Macwolf01 [Elise],

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

1. Contemporary: Recommend a book with a contemporary setting or a book with vehicle on cover.
- Death Comes to Pemberley (TBR) (car on cover)
- The Happiest Refugee: A Memoir (N2U) (boat on cover)

2. Classical: Recommend a classic (can be romance) or a standalone.
- And Then There Were None (TBR)
- Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor (N2U)

3. Fantasy: Recommend a fantasy book (urban fantasy counts) or a longer book 400+ pages.
- Dead Witch Walking - 416p (TBR)
- Ghost Gum Valley - 583p (N2U)

4. Historical: Recommend a historical book or a book from series they are currently reading.
- Soul Deep (TBR)
- What's Left of Me (N2U)

5. Paranormal: Recommend a Paranormal book or a book with an animal on cover.
- Brisingr - dragon on cover (TBR)
- Love and Lament - bird on cover (N2U)

6. Mystery/Suspense: Recommend a Mystery/Suspense book or a New-To-Them author.
- Ladies' Night (N2U author)
- Save the Date (N2U author)

7. YA: Recommend a YA/NA book or a book with family in story.
- Divergent (TBR)
- The Selection (N2U)

8. Sci-Fi: Recommend a Sci-Fi/Dystopian or a new release.
- A Game of Thrones (TBR)
- Never Let Me Go (N2U)

[Aarati]

Vi wrote: "Pairings and Rules are UP. Happy Picking, Everyone!!

Aarati, it's 10 pm here and I'm very tired. I'll get to your picks tomorrow."

Perfect Vi! :) I'm really excited about this one. This one has a lot of my favorite genres. :)

[Aarati]

Hi Dee,

1. Contemporary: Recommend a book with a contemporary setting or a book with vehicle on cover.
TBR-
NEW- - I found this book through this challenge only a month or so back and LOVED it!

2. Classical: Recommend a classic (can be romance) or a standalone.
TBR-
NEW- - An amazing book. And a classic

3. Fantasy: Recommend a fantasy book (urban fantasy counts) or a longer book 400+ pages.
TBR-
NEW- - I only read this series this year and I loved it. It's humorous and engaging and a lot of fun.

4. Historical: Recommend a historical book or a book from series they are currently reading.
TBR- - You seem to be enjoying this series, why not get updated!
- I love the cover and have this on my TBR too.
NEW- -This was a really fun book!

5. Paranormal: Recommend a Paranormal book or a book with an animal on cover.
TBR-
NEW- - I did not find this one on your shelf. It was an amazing book. Vasic is such a lovable guy!

6. Mystery/Suspense: Recommend a Mystery/Suspense book or a New-To-Them author.
TBR-
NEW- -This one was hot and thrilling.

7. YA: Recommend a YA/NA book or a book with family in story.
TBR-
NEW- - I love dthis book to peices. Hope you enjoy it too.

8. Sci-Fi: Recommend a Sci-Fi/Dystopian or a new release.
TBR-
NEW-

Hope you like some of these books. Happy reading! :)

[[deleted user]]

Hiya Leslie,

Here are my choices for you. Hope you find something good to read:)


1. Contemporary: Recommend a book with a contemporary setting or a book with vehicle on cover.

TBR:
TBR:

2. Classical: Recommend a classic (can be romance) or a standalone.

NEW:

3. Fantasy: Recommend a fantasy book (urban fantasy counts) or a longer book 400+ pages.

TBR:
NEW

4. Historical: Recommend a historical book or a book from series they are currently reading.

TBR

5. Paranormal: Recommend a Paranormal book or a book with an animal on cover.

TBR
NEW

6. Mystery/Suspense: Recommend a Mystery/Suspense book or a New-To-Them author.
TBR
NEW:

7. YA/NA: Recommend a YA/NA book or a book with family in story.
TBR

8.Sci-Fi: Recommend a Sci-Fi/Dystopian or a new release.
NEW
NEW

Happy reading!

[[deleted user]]

Ra~Luka wrote: "Hi Preethi! There are my picks for you. I hope you like them.

1. Contemporary: Recommend a book with a contemporary setting or a book with vehicle on cover.
"

Thank you! Let me see how many I'll be able to read:)

[Arielle Rae]

Hi Lekshmy!

Hope you like my recommendations and hope you find something good! Happy reading~

1. Contemporary: Recommend a book with a contemporary setting or a book with vehicle on cover.
TBR:
NEW: (really cute, short read)


2. Classical: Recommend a classic (can be romance) or a standalone.
TBR:
NEW:


3. Fantasy: Recommend a fantasy book (urban fantasy counts) or a longer book 400+ pages.
TBR:
NEW: (amazing!!) (amazing as well!!)

4. Historical: Recommend a historical book or a book from series they are currently reading.
TBR:
NEW:

5. Paranormal: Recommend a Paranormal book or a book with an animal on cover.
TBR: (all great series!)
NEW:

6. Mystery/Suspense: Recommend a Mystery/Suspense book or a New-To-Them author.
TBR:
NEW:

7. YA: Recommend a YA/NA book or a book with family in story.
TBR:
NEW:

8. Sci-Fi: Recommend a Sci-Fi/Dystopian or a new release.
TBR:
NEW:

Enjoy :)

[Poongothai]

Hi KarenH
My picks for you

1. Contemporary:
a contemporary setting
(TBR) (New)
a book with vehicle on cover (TBR)

2. Classical:
a classic
(TBR) (New)
a standalone. (New)

3. Fantasy:
a fantasy book (urban fantasy counts)
(TBR) (New)
a longer book 400+ pages. (TBR)

4. Historical:
a historical book
(TBR) (New)
or a book from series they are currently reading. (TBR)

5. Paranormal:
a Paranormal book
(TBR) (New)
a book with an animal on cover. (TBR)

6. Mystery/Suspense:
a Mystery/Suspense book
(TBR) (New)
a (New)-To-Them author. (New)

7. YA:
a YA/NA book
(TBR) (New)
a book with family in story. (New)

8. Sci-Fi:
a Sci-Fi/Dystopian
(TBR) (New)
a (New) release. (TBR)

[Shelby]

Hi Erin! Here are my thoughts for you...hope something appeals. I tried to go for a good mix of things. :)

Contemporary
1. Sinner's Gin (TBR)
2. Out of Bounds (New)


Classical
1. The Gravedigger's Brawl (TBR)
2. Shanna (New)


Fantasy
1. Sacred Fate (TBR)
2. The Black Gryphon (New)


Historical
1. Dark Storm (TBR)
2. Kindred Hearts (New)


Paranormal
1. An Intrepid Trip to Love (TBR)
2. The Darkest Kiss (New)


Mystery
1. Dirty Kiss (TBR)
2. The Elegant Corpse (New)


YA
1. One Small Thing (TBR)
2. Silent (New)


Sci-Fi
1. My Fair Captain (TBR)
2. Queen's Man (New)

[Vi]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Hi Vi!

I had fun looking through your shelves! There are 2 picks for each rule, the first is from your TBR and the 2nd is new to you (although a couple of the new to you picks are also on your sh..."

Thanks for the great picks, KarenH!! I had read before but I had forgotten the story. So I thought I might read it again (and MK also rec'd it last month). I just saw my library has all the new books on overdrive - so I might just go ahead and pick up #4.

I'll (obviously) read and so that I can get caught up on those two series. I'm also going to aim for which should work for the RRRC Tournament. I'll try but the book length just intimidates me (as always). I have been putting off longer books this year so I might just bite the bullet and read.

Thanks again for the awesome recs, KarenH!!

[Sassafrass]

Kami Sorry for the delay. I'm at work but I'll have your picks up this evening.

[Penney]

Ok Fran, I've finally come up with a completed list. That took a while, sorry. I tried to focus on the "sexy", but I think there's a pretty good mix. Here we go...

1. Contemporary:
NEW: Beautiful Bastard, a surprisingly good read with great sex scenes, just sayin'
TBR: Friend-Zoned, just enjoy it for what it is. Don't expect realism, lol.


2. Classical:
NEW: Memoirs of a Geisha, a classic as far as I'm concerned and a wonderful story.
TBR: The Wright Brother, looked like an interesting standalone :)


3. Fantasy:
NEW: Dragon Actually, the first book of an extremely funny, sexy series.
TBR: Head Over Heels, a nice read and I think the longest book on your shelf.


4. Historical:
NEW: Passion, Erotica + Historical = Yum!
TBR: The Invitation, I love this sexy series!


5. Paranormal:
NEW: Raphael, one of my fav vampire series, but beware, it's a little bit of a cliffhanger
TBR: Swan and the Bear, fun & sexy


6. Mystery/Suspense:
NEW: Cry No More, the title is a total lie, you're gonna cry. But it's sooooo worth it!
TBR: Escape from Paradise, I think I need to add this to my tbr.


7. YA:
NEW: Daughter of Smoke & Bone, I just finished the last book in this trilogy. Loved it!
TBR: Playing Dirty, another tbr addition for me I think.


8. Sci-Fi:
NEW: Victorious Star, very good zero gravity sex :)
TBR: Game On, A new release from your list.


Happy Reading!!

[Vi]

Hi Aarati,

I had a lot of fun looking through your shelves. We have a lot of books in common but there are some my favorites that you haven't read yet. I've tried to give you a mix of books from your TBR and New-To-You (some from your shelves; some not). It was really hard controlling myself!

1. Contemporary:
[N2U] Paradise by Judith McNaught - Okay, this is like a epic contemporary romance. The main characters are very very well established - from the time they met to the past and then the present. It's very well done. One of my favorites.
[TBR] Reckless by Skye Jordan - Sexy cover.

2. Classical:
[N2U] The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni - This is a fiction
work on Draupadi. I'm trying to read more books by Indian authors and she was well rec'd. I haven't read her yet but hoping to soon.
[N2U] After the Night by Linda Howard - A little bit of creative cheating but this has to be a classic. Early Linda Howard books are gems. So this has enemies-to-lovers
trope with a unrequited love trope thrown in too.
[TBR] Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

3. Fantasy:
[N2U] Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson - This was my first fantasy-romance. It's 5 books long and basically it's like a story split into five books. The first two or so are a bit heavy on romance and the last two concentrate on the fantasy. The world-building is fantastic and it started my love affair with fantasy proper (and to find more fantasy-romance)
[N2U] Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey - From the above, I moved on to this - an epic fantasy with romance thrown in. It has a BDSM theme with a lot of sex scenes. It's long but so worth it. One of my favorite trilogy ever.
[TBR] The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan

4. Historical:
[TBR] Fool Me Twice by Meredith Duran - I too have this book on my TBR. Let me know how it was when you read it.
[N2U] Private Arrangements by Sherry Thomas - She's one of my new HR authors apart from Courtney Milan). I'll read just about anything by them.
[N2U] I don't think I saw Western Genre in your bookshelves. I was introduced to it by a GR friend here and I'm still finding books to read. I'd recommend Silver Lining by Maggie Osborne or Texas Destiny by Lorraine Heath. The first is a standalone and the second is a trilogy.

5. Paranormal:
[TBR] Firelight by Kristen Callihan - This is on my read list for next month.
[TBR] Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter - I directly read the 4th book by Nalini Singh and skipped the first three. The climax scene suffered for it as I couldn't understand what was going on but I can attest to the romance in that.

6. Mystery/Suspense:
[N2U] You've read contemporaries by Nora Roberts. How about you try her standalone like Angels Fall? Or you could read her futuristic RS series written as J.D. Robb - Naked in Death. If you do audiobooks, I've heard the narrator is very good.
[TBR] Picture Perfect by Elisabeth Grace - It's on your shelf but you haven't read anything by her before.

7. YA:
[N2U] So I'm reading Froi of the Exiles by Melina Marchetta and I'm remembering how much I enjoyed her other books. She writes YA books with an australian setting. You could start off with On the Jellicoe Road or Saving Francesca. Both are excellent.
[TBR] Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry
[TBR] The Faerie Guardian by Rachel Morgan - Love the cover!

8. Sci-Fi:
[TBR] The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross
[N2U] Ashfall by Mike Mullin - OKay, so technically not a Dystopian. It's actually apocalyptic as the event occurs at the start of the book. A good book nontheless.

Hope you like the picks. If you would like me to repick, please let me know.

Happy Reading!

[Fran, Moderator]

Penney wrote: "Ok Fran, I've finally come up with a completed list. That took a while, sorry. I tried to focus on the "sexy", but I think there's a pretty good mix. Here we go...




Thanks so much Penney for the great picks! I see a whole bunch I would like to get to. I will probably start with Swan and the Bear and Game On and see what else I can fit in :)

[Leslie Russchelle]

Preethi wrote: "Hiya Leslie,

Here are my choices for you. Hope you find something good to read:)


1. Contemporary: Recommend a book with a contemporary setting or a book with vehicle on cover.

TBR:[bookcover:Ro..."

Thanks! Looking forward to these :-)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Poongothai wrote: "Hi KarenH
My picks for you

1. Contemporary:
a contemporary setting
(TBR) (New)
a book with vehicle on cover (TBR) [book..."

Wow, fantastic picks - thanks! I'm seeing two immediately that I plan on reading this month, [book:Immortal|21421350] and Scandal And The Duchess, and at least 4 or 5 more that I would really like to get to...and that doesn't count the ones I'm adding to my TBR! :D

Thanks again for the great picks!

[Shannan]

Hi Daffodil!

I had a lot of fun picking these for you and going through your shelves. Sorry for the delay!

Contemporary

Attachments by Rainbow Rowell (NEW)

Classical

Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston(NEW)

Fantasy

Angelbound by Christina Bauer (TBR)

Historical

Outlander by Diana Gabaladon (TBR)

Paranormal

A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands (TBR)

Mystery/Suspense

Rebecca by Daphne Du Mauer (NEW)

YA

Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard (TBR)

Sci-Fi

The Program by Suzanne Young (NEW)

Enjoy! :)

[Suzanne]

Kami wrote: " FOR Suzanne


1. Contemporary: Recommend a book with a contemporary setting or a book with vehicle on cover.

Jemima J
by Jane Green or

Making Waves
Fenske, Tawna

2. Classical: Recommend a..."


Thank you for braving my TBR!! These look awesome, I can't wait to see what I can get from the library!

[Suzanne]

Here you go Ra~Luka! Let me know if you need me to do repicks, Enjoy!

1. Contemporary: Recommend a book with a contemporary setting or a book with vehicle on cover.
a. Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley – Contemporary Setting
b. On the Edge by Ilona Andrews – Vehicle on the Cover

2. Classical: Recommend a classic (can be romance) or a standalone.
a. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - Classic to Me
b. Prince Charming by Julie Garwood – Standalone

3. Fantasy: Recommend a fantasy book (urban fantasy counts) or a longer book 400+ pages.
a. A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness – 400+ Pages
b. Bitten by Kelley Armstrong – Fantasy

4. Historical: Recommend a historical book or a book from series they are currently reading.
a. One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean
b. A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James

5. Paranormal: Recommend a Paranormal book or a book with an animal on cover.
a. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
b. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs

6. Mystery/Suspense: Recommend a Mystery/Suspense book or a New-To-Them author.
a. A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton
b. The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley

7. YA: Recommend a YA/NA book or a book with family in story.
a. Biggest Flirts by Jennifer Echols – YA Book
b. Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen – Family in Story

8. Sci-Fi: Recommend a Sci-Fi/Dystopian or a new release.
a. Divergent by Veronica Roth - Dystopian
b. Naked in Death by J.D. Robb - Sci-Fi

[Leslie Russchelle]

Hey Elke.. Here's your picks...Hope u enjoy!


1. Contemporary: Recommend a book with a contemporary setting or a book with vehicle on cover.

-Forever and a Day (TBR)
- Wait for You (NEW)

2. Classical: Recommend a classic (can be romance) or a standalone.

- Jane Eyre (NEW)

3. Fantasy: Recommend a fantasy book (urban fantasy counts) or a longer book 400+ pages.

-Nightkeepers (TBR)
- City of Bones (NEW) 400+ pages

4. Historical: Recommend a historical book or a book from series they are currently reading.

- REVEALED: The Missing Years (TBR)
- Rusty Nailed (NEW)

5. Paranormal: Recommend a Paranormal book or a book with an animal on cover

- Spellbound (TBR)
- Demon Kissed (NEW)

6. Mystery/Suspense: Recommend a Mystery/Suspense book or a New-To-Them author.

- Dating Mr. December (TBR)
- The Law of Attraction (NEW)

7. YA: Recommend a YA/NA book or a book with family in story.

- Reason to Breathe (TBR)
- Wrecked
(NEW)

8. Sci-Fi: Recommend a Sci-Fi/Dystopian or a new release.

- Echoes of Scotland Street (TBR) Oct. Release
- Time Trap (NEW)

[Sassafrass]

Hey, Kami! Your picks are finally here! Sorry about the wait.

You are the PNR/UF queen! I've added quite a few books from your list to my TBR. There are some really great series on there.

I hope you find something you like out of your picks. It was hard finding new-to-you (NTU) stuff on some of the categories because you've read so much, but I hope at least one of the new ones will catch your eye!

1. Contemporary:
[TBR] Hot Finish (car on cover and contemporary)
[NTU] It Had to Be You (contemporary)

2. Classical:
[TBR] Uncovered (standalone) This looks really good. I've added it to my TBR!
[TBR] The Best of Me (standalone)


3. Fantasy:
[NTU] Red such a great twist on Fairy Tale retelling
[NTU] Lord of the Fading Lands amazing Sci-Fi!

4. Historical:
[TBR] Voyager (historical romance)
[TBR] Play of Passion (next in series)


5. Paranormal:
[TBR] My Life as a White Trash Zombie (love Angel, she's a great anti-hero and the series on audio is great!)
[TBR] From Gods (this looks interesting. I've added it to my TBR)


6. Mystery/Suspense:
[TBR] Delusion in Death (I'm so impressed you've made it this far. I've really got to get back to this series)
[NTU] Cut & Run I saw some MM toward the bottom of your list, so I had to put this on. Ty and Zane are probably my favorite book couple.

7. YA:
[TBR] Poltergeeks Looks like an interesting YA UF book
[TBR] Eleanor & Park I'm reading this now. I really like the 80's references.

8. Sci-Fi:
[TBR] Fury (nice Sci-Fi series)
[NTU] Embracing Silence (Dystopian--well really, post apocalyptic)

[Thenia]

Sassafrass sorry for the long wait! Here are your picks:

1. Contemporary:

(TBR)
(NTY)

2. Classical:

(TBR)
(NTY)

3. Fantasy:

(TBR)
(NTY)

4. Historical:

(TBR)
(NTY)

5. Paranormal:

(TBR)
(NTY)

6. Mystery/Suspense:

(TBR)
(NTY)

7. YA:

(TBR)
(NTY)

8. Sci-Fi:

(TBR)
(NTY)

[Vi]

Kimberly wrote: "I'm in:)"

Sorry Kimberly, I just saw your post. The sign ups are over. Would to like to be included in the repicks?

[Sassafrass]

Thank you for the picks, Thenia. I have no idea what I'm going to read yet. I'm going to see which one or ones can fit into other challenges.

[Kami]

Sassafrass wrote: " Hey, Kami! Your picks are finally here! Sorry about the wait.

You are the PNR/UF queen! I've added quite a few books from your list to my TBR. There are some really great series on there.

I ..."

Sassafrass wrote: " Hey, Kami! Your picks are finally here! Sorry about the wait.

You are the PNR/UF queen! I've added quite a few books from your list to my TBR. There are some really great series on there.

I ..."

Thank you. Think I will start with Play of Passion since I already have it. I have had Eleanor & Park on hold with my library for over a month now, so if that ever comes in I would like to read it. And Lord of the Fading lands sounds interesting.

[Grace]

Hi MountainKat! Here are your picks for the month. I tried to recommend one book from your TBR and one new book for each category. I hope you find something to enjoy!

1. Contemporary:
a. Reckless by Skye Jordan (New)
b. The Back-Up Plan by Mari Carr (TBR)~~I love this series! This was a really good story about 2 coworkers who fall in love.

2. Classical
a. The Secret by Julie Garwood (New)-This is one of my favorite stories by Garwood. I love her fiery heroines who fall in love with alpha males.
b. The Story Guy by Mary Ann Rivers (TBR)-This looks like a cute standalone story.

3. Fantasy
a. Alpha & Omega by Patricia Briggs (New) This is a short story beginning to Cry Wolf. I really enjoyed this series.
b. Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole (TBR)

4. Historical
a. Provoked by Joanna Chambers(New)-This is a really good start to a series I'm reading. It's a little dark, but was really engaging.
b. Prelude by Anthony Shira (TBR)-I saw this in a Meet & Greet challenge and it looked good so I added it to my TBR.

5. Paranormal
a. The Wallflower by Dana Marie Bell (New)-This is a cute shifter story.
b. Hope Ignites by Jaci Burton (TBR)

6. Mystery/Suspense
a. Size 12 Is Not Fat by Meg Cabot (New)-A funny mystery series I love
b. Ball & Chain by Abigail Roux (TBR)

7. YA
a. Lick by Kylie Scott (New)
b. Wild Irish Christmas by Mari Carr (TBR)-I'm reading this series a little out of order, but I loved this last story. It was a bitter sweet story, but a great conclusion to the series. As you can by 2 picks, Mari Carr is a favorite author.

8. Sci-Fi
a. C791 by Eve Langlais (New)
b. Hard to Hold on To by Laura Kaye (TBR)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Awesome picks Grace - thanks!! I know I want to get to several of them and I think several more are going on Mt. TBR!