2014 October Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Dee]

my glasses slip down my nose occasionally, but got to remember they aren't like glasses today with hinges - they were basic wire-rimmed pieces of glass

[Vi]

Dee wrote: "i kind of compared it to the hatfields and the mccoy's - it was more insanity than hard core famiy feud over something really idiotic - but still loved it"

I enjoyed the other parts but it's just that I was so very disappointed in the enemies part. The plus side that I really appreciated was the way both of them handled issues like an adult. So basically I'm sort of ambivalent - some things worked; some didn't.

[Vi]

~KarenH~ wrote: "I'm glad at least one of them really worked for you, Vi! "

Nah KarenH. I suspect Enemies on Tap would have worked better if I wasn't expecting so much. Thanks for the suggestion and the kick for Elder Races!

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Dee wrote: "my glasses slip down my nose occasionally, but got to remember they aren't like glasses today with hinges - they were basic wire-rimmed pieces of glass"

Oh, I didn't think of that! Thank you. That makes me feel so much better about the book:)

[Sassafrass]

Thenia

I read as my first pick, and I hate that I've put it off for so long. It was a bit odd and quirky but I really had a good time with it. Thanks for the push!


I also read , recommended by you. I really enjoyed it. I love reunited/second chance love stories. And this one did a great job of highlighting the problems that couples have where love just isn't quite enough. I have to admit though some of the road trip stuff got a little tedious, but the ending more than made up for that. This is actually the first book I've read by Kristan Higgins. I'm going to check out more of her stuff. Thanks for the rec! I think I've found a new author.

was another one of your recommendations, and it was really good. I'm not a huge YA fan, I tend to gravitate more toward NA, but I really liked the way the disparities of the community were highlighted in this one. I think Simone Elkeles was very sensitive to that. Loved the ending and LOVED the epilogue even more. I think I will continue with this series. You've given me another new author!

The last book I got to so far was , and I really liked it. I thought it was just a tad far fetched but that's what made it so good. Perfect fantasy material. I can't wait to continue with the series. It would be nice to Jax and Sadie some more. I was just so sad for Marcus though. I felt he got the shaft in this one.

I'm not sure If I will be able to get another in by the end of the month, but I'll report back if I do.

THANKS again for the great recs and the two new authors you introduced me to. :)

[Thenia]

Sassafrass wrote: "Thenia

THANKS again for the great recs and the two new authors you introduced me to. :) "

You're very welcome! I'm glad you liked them. :)

[Thenia]

Tana thank you for the recs. I read two of them but I'm not sure I'll have time to read any more.

- Review
- Review

I really enjoyed both of them - thank you!

[Grace]

Hi Larissa! I finished reading Guilty Pleasures and really enjoyed it. It was nice to read a historical that was a little different than the norm. I really liked how Anthony began noticing Daphne without a physical makeover, but by how her attitude changed. I'm going to continue with the rest of that series.

[Poongothai]

Hi Beppy,
Thank you for your wondeful picks.
I have read (new) and (tbr)

Though I did not like Heroes are my weakness, I was very gald that I read Magic Bites. Thank you for introducing me to a wondeful new series.

[Poongothai]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Hi Poongothai!

I finished my first pick yesterday, To Kill a Mockingbird, and I really enjoyed it. Even though it's not the type of book or storyline that I read much, it somehow just..."

Glad you enjoyed it

[Dee]

hi AArati - I also finished up Accidental Cowgirl last night - cute read, loved that it wasn't overly full of smexy scenes (shock, horror I know) - and only a little misunderstanding rather than a huge one

[LaurLa]

Hi MountainKat - finished 2 more! This is it for the month ;-) All the picks were great - I thank you!

✔Contemporary: Taken with You – Shannon Stacey (TBR) - 10.24 - ★★★★

✔Fantasy: Rock Chick Redemption – Kristen Ashley (TBR) - 10.20 - ★★★★

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I'm glad you enjoyed your picks! =)

[Ashley]

I read


Tattered Love was my favorite of the three.

Thank you for the picks.

[UnusualChild{beppy}]

hi, ramneek
just wanted to update you on my progress.
"shadow and bone" 5 stars, loved
"rock chick" 4.5 stars, really enjoyed

i still plan on reading "down london road" and "lord of the fading lands" before the end of the month and 5 of the others next month. thank you for the awesome picks!

[Ramneek]

beppy wrote: "hi, ramneek
just wanted to update you on my progress.
"shadow and bone" 5 stars, loved
"rock chick" 4.5 stars, really enjoyed

i still plan on reading "down london road" and "lord of the fading lan..."

That's awesome! So glad you liked them.
Really hope you enjoy Down London Road, one of my fave books :D

[Elizabeth]

Hi Joyce,
I finished two more picks Life, the Universe and Everything and Trouble in Mudbug, the first one was totally crazy and the second one very cute. I'm going to read A Knight in Shining Armor first thing next month and can't wait! Thanks for the picks!

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Dee,

I just recently finished two of your picks. Thanks!


turned out to be a book I read before under a different title, but I still really like the story enjoyed the re-read.


I didn't end up liking, but it is good to get it off my TBR.

[Ty]

finished 2 picks this month -

- short and sweet and lil bit spicy.

- loved this!

thanks for the picks!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I'm glad you enjoyed them Ty!!

[Nancy H]

Fran,
I finished 4 picks this month, and have started a 5th and 6th, although I won't be able to finish them by midnight. (Maybe my friends who are visiting this evening would be willing to sit here and watch me read, but I doubt it - lol!) Thanks for the great picks!

Finished:

Started:

[Leslie Russchelle]

Hi Preethi,
I was only able to read one on your list for me. Reaper's Property and I loved it! If your into MCs then it's a great read. You picked some books that looked really interesting to me so thanks and I'm keeping the list so I can hopefully find time to read a couple this next month. Thanks again for the picks!

[Shelby]

Diane ~Firefly~

Thank you so much for my picks! I enjoyed them all. I was happy I got through 3 of the picks this month. :)

☑ Contemporary
     ☑ Long Time Gone (10/24) ★★★★½
☑ Classical
     ☑ The Heir Apparent (10/5) ★★★★
☑ Historical
     ☑ The Auspicious Troubles of Chance (10/8) ★★★★

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Shelby wrote: "Diane ~Firefly~

Thank you so much for my picks! I enjoyed them all. I was happy I got through 3 of the picks this month. :)

☑ Contemporary
     ☑ Long Time Gone (10/24) ★★★★½
☑..."

I'm glad you enjoyed them :)

[Penney]

Elke! I totally forgot to tell you that I read and enjoyed Thanks for the push and sorry for the delay :)

[Penney]

Fran, I'm sorry I haven't been more attentive to this thread, my life's been a bit crazy. I'm glad you enjoyed your picks tho!

[Sunshine]

Nancy H wrote: "Hi Sunshine,
Here are your picks. Sorry I didn't get them done last evening but we had company and visited with them until very late. I hope you find something you like here, and if not, please le..."

Hi Nancy,

I had a crazy month at work. But I got to read ,
What a great story. I will continue with the series.

I am currently reading
What a surprise, and loving it, I have read many autobiographies, but i think that this is my first memoir. thanks form this novel buried in my TBR pile.


I have added to read:



...thanks again for finding me some great reads.

[Fran, Moderator]

Nancy H wrote: "Fran,
I finished 4 picks this month, and have started a 5th and 6th, although I won't be able to finish them by midnight. (Maybe my friends who are visiting this evening would be willing to sit her..."

Nancy,

How did you like The 100 Foot Journey? You need to see the movie now!

[Dee]

i little bit late, but i finished up An English Bride In Scotland today - but I started it in october - thanks for the rec Aarati - i liked it, but didn't love it - everything moved too quick for me, i didn't feel like there was enough character development

[Larissa]

Grace wrote: "Hi Larissa! I finished reading Guilty Pleasures and really enjoyed it. It was nice to read a historical that was a little different than the norm. I really liked how Anthony began noti..."

I'm so glad you liked it!

[Nancy H]

Fran wrote: "Nancy H wrote: "Fran,
I finished 4 picks this month, and have started a 5th and 6th, although I won't be able to finish them by midnight. (Maybe my friends who are visiting this evening would be wi..."

I liked it,and I agree, now I have to see the movie!! Thanks for great recs and for doing the Buddy Reads with me!