2014 December-Pick-It-For-Me! Challenge

[LaurLa]

Daffodil wrote: "Laurla I haven't forgotten about you. I have to meet my agent this afternoon and discuss health insurance options for next year, sigh. Once I get over the sticker shock, I'll work on your recomm..."

Thanks for letting me know!! I look forward to them :-D

[UnusualChild{beppy}]

Grace wrote: "Hi beppy! Sorry for taking so long with your picks. I probably went a little overboard in selections, but I wanted to give you a wide selection so you could have options.

Out with the Old...
a. [..."

hi, grace.
thank you so much for the picks. i'm definitely going to read "zack" to finish up a title challenge. after that, i'd like to read "before jamaica lane", "lumberjack in love", "star flyer" and "club shadowlands".

[Joyce]

Hi Daffodil, here are your picks for December 2014 PIFM Challenge


1.Out With The Old.....
TBR-Outlander book has been around a while time to read it. It was a really good book.
NEW -Friday I see you enjoy sci-fi. This book made me a fan of Robert Heinlein.

2.In With The New.....
TBR-Burn for Me-I see you rated many of Ilona Andrews books highly. This is a new series just released last month.
NEW-Free to Fall this was release this summer and was recommended to me and I really loved it.

3.Celebrate the New Year with Others....
TBR-
NEW-

4.Snuggle up with your pillow and hit the sack early....
TBR-Web of Deceit really short story but I see you enjoyed her other books
NEW -Retro Demonology - I enjoyed this short story so much I went on to put the rest of the series on my TBR list

[Joyce]

Brett wrote: "Hello Joyce!
All of the TBR books are from your meet greet rrrc challenge shelf. I also tried to find books that were new to you. I hope you find something you like. :)

Out with the old
TBR:[boo..."

Brett I love my picks I think I'll start with Night Play

[Daffodil]

Laurla
Wow, that's quite a tbr you have. LOL. I enjoyed looking through it and I hope I found a few good picks for you. Let me know if there are any problems.


1.Out With The Old
an older title on your tbr/preferred shelf
Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl (your preferred shelf) -- The first book by Dahl I read and I loved it. Molly's quirky humor and Ben's seriousness made for a perfect contrast between the two main characters.
Cry No More by Linda Howard (your preferred shelf) -- One of the best and most emotional of Linda Howard's books. You should definitely read this soon. Just keep a box of tissues handy.
an oldie I loved
Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris (new) -- Most people know about her Sookie Stackhouse series, but Harris has written quite a few mysteries also. This is the first book in her Lily Bard series.
Amber Beach by Elizabeth Lowell (new) -- Written by one of my favorite authors, this is the first book in a romantic suspense series.

2.In With The New
new release
Rain Girl by Gabi Kreslehner (your preferred shelf) -- this looks interesting
Rules for a Proper Governess by Jennifer Ashley (your tbr) -- One of my favorite series.
new author to you
Sweet Revenge by Zoe Archer (new) -- I haven't read this one yet, but I loved her Blades of the Rose PNR series. The description from the series info page states "When you need justice, and no one is willing to help, Nemesis, Unlimited delivers vengeance—at any cost. This new series is gritty historical romance that’s like Burn Notice/Leverage in Victorian England." I love Leverage so I'm definitely intrigued. Would you be interested in buddy read?
Tiger Eye by Marjorie M. Liu (new) -- This was recommended to me in a PIFM late last year and I've loved every single book in this PNR series.

3.Celebrate the New Year with Others
sexy cover
Darkest Hour by Maya Banks (your preferred shelf) -- another emotional book and well worth the time spent reading.
Saved By His Submissive by Angel Payne (new) -- I read this in September and enjoyed it. I'm definitely going to buy the next book at some point.
cover with an embrace
Breathe for Me by Natalie Anderson (your preferred shelf) -- I haven't read this one either, but I've heard good things about it.
Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright (new) -- Another book recommended to me, I bought it but never got around to reading it. I'd be willing to do a buddy read on this one also.

4.Snuggle up with your pillow and hit the sack early
shorter title from your tbr/preferred shelf
Cupcakes & Chardonnay by Julia Gabriel (your preferred shelf) -- This looks like a short and sweet read.
On Any Given Sundae by Marilyn Brant (your preferred shelf) -- This sounds cute. I may have to look it up myself.
new to you shortie
Girl with the Cat Tattoo by Theresa Weir (new) -- A recent freebie find, I haven't had a chance to read this yet, but I've enjoyed other books by this author.
Kiss a Girl in the Rain by Nancy Warren (new) -- Another freebie find and I haven't read it yet either, but Nancy Warren is also an enjoyable author.

[Daffodil]

Joyce wrote: "Hi Daffodil, here are your picks for December 2014 PIFM Challenge


1.Out With The Old.....
TBR-Outlander book has been around a while time to read it. It was a really good book.
NEW ..."

Thanks for my picks, Joyce. I'll definitely read (bought it earlier this month) & (just picked up free on Kindle). I'll probably read Web of Deceit also. I requested , , & through inter-library loan, so it depends on what comes in when.

[Fran, Moderator]

Reminders have been sent out to everyone who hasn't given their picks yet. Picks are due by tomorrow morning, Nov. 28th, at 8 am.

[Fran, Moderator]

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who celebrates!


It is going to be an eating fest in my house today....

[Logan]

Amanda wrote: "Hi Logan!

Here are your picks. I hope you find something good in this list!..."

Thank you Amanda! These are great picks. I still can't believe I haven't read Larissa Ione yet. :) I'd be up for a buddy read of Night Broken!

[Julie]

Hi Penney! Here are you picks, hope you like them :)

1.Out With The Old

-Mariana by Susanna Kearsley (pifm)
-Love Unscripted by Tina Reber (loved this one!)




2.In With The New.

-'Til Death by Bella Jewel (New release)
- Picture Perfect by Jodi Picoult (New author, it's one of her older books but I really enjoyed it)




3.Celebrate the New Year with Others

-The Taking (The Marriage Diaries, #3) by Erika Wilde (pifm)
-Fourteen Days Later by Sibel Hodge (pifm)




4.Snuggle up with your pillow and hit the sack early.

-Snow Falling on Bluegrass (Bluegrass #3) by Molly Harper (pifm)
-The Snow Globe by Sheila Roberts (New to you)




Enjoy!

[LaurLa]

Daffodil wrote: "Laurla
Wow, that's quite a tbr you have. LOL. I enjoyed looking through it and I hope I found a few good picks for you. Let me know if there are any problems.



1.Out With The Old
[bookcover:..."
These look awesome, Daffodil!! I won't really be able to make my choices until the weekend but I think one of the buddy reads sounds good... I've never done one so I'd really like that.

Thanks again! Happy Thanksgiving... Even if it's not your holiday it never hurts to be thankful for our blessings :-)

[UnusualChild{beppy}]

hi, fran

if you need me for re-picks, i'm available.

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Hi Zara,

Sorry so tardy ;) Here are your picks, hope you find something you like. Let me know if you need more options! E

December 2014 PIFM Challenge

1.Out With The Old...
Invisible Lives by Anjali Banerjee (Shelf)
The Princess Bride by William Goldman (New Classic I loved)

2.In With The New...
The Time Travelers by Linda Buckley-Archer (Shelf – New Author)
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman (New Author – I love Neil Gaiman but he’s not for everyone this is one of his less strange books)

3.Celebrate the New Year with Others...
Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn (Shelf sexiest cover I think was on your shelf)
Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis (New w/ embrace)

4.Snuggle up with your pillow and hit the sack early...
Dragonbreath by Ursula Vernon (Shelf 160pg) or The Giver (The Giver Quartet #1) by Lois Lowry (On one your shelves just not RRRC - Short 194pg)
The Governess Affair by Courtney Milan (New Short 101pg)

[Zara's Retreat]

Hi Elise, I'm going to go with The Giver


I finished The Givera while ago and thought it was an interesting read.

[Penney]

Celine wrote: "Hi Penney! Here are you picks, hope you like them :)

1.Out With The Old

-Mariana by Susanna Kearsley (pifm)
-Love Unscripted by Tina Reber (loved this one!)


[bookc..."

Thanks for the great picks Celine! I'll have limited reading time next month so I'll definitely go with [book:The Taking|18304196] The Taking and Snow Falling on Bluegrass, but I'd like to squeeze in Love Unscripted as well. I'll keep you posted :-)

[Vi]

Hi Pamela Su,

Sorry for the being so late with the picks. I'm at my in-laws place and my online time is so limited. Also, I don't read much M/M so it took me some time to find books that you haven't read. I've tried to do a mix of books from either of your TBR and atleast one NEW pick to you. I've also tried to balance M/M with M/F but I'm not sure if I've been successful. Here are your picks:

1.Out With The Old
[TBR] The Quiet Gentleman by Georgette Heyer
[TBR] Faster Than the Speed of Light by Lucius Parhelion
[NEW] In Bed with the Devil by Lorraine Heath

2.In With The New
[TBR] Ruby Red Booty Shorts & A Louisville Slugger by Lexi Ander
[TBR] Unholy Magic by Stacia Kane
[NEW] Firelight by Kristen Callihan - I know this series (and this in particular) is very popular. Lot of people I know loved this book.
[NEW] Love Comes Silently by Andrew Grey

3.Celebrate the New Year with Others
[TBR] Last Dance At Jitterbug Lounge by Pamela Morsi
[TBR] A Reason To Believe by Diana Copland
[NEW] Wicked Burn by Beth Kery - Really hot and the romance was done well too.

4.Snuggle up with your pillow
[TBR] The Dating Game by Jay Northcote
[TBR] Ride with Me by Ruthie Knox
[NEW] Carol of the Bellskis by Astrid Amara

Let me know if the picks don't work for you. I can try to come up with something else.

Happy Reading!

[Vi]

Hi Poongothai,

Thanks for the picks. I'm hoping this is the month I get to . This is the first time I've failed to read the newest book close to the publication date.

I might also go with a Sujatha book though perhaps not Vikram as I don't have it with me now. I have a number of his that I've yet to read.

Also, you've recommended 3 books that are not first in series. May I know why? Can I just start at the first in series?

Poongothai wrote: "Hi Vi,
It was a lot of fun looking into your shelves. We had so many common books

My picks for you are :

1.Out With The Old
In your TBR for a long time :
..."

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Vi wrote: "Also, you've recommended 3 books that are not first in series. May I know why? Can I just start at the first in series?"

Vi, in the FAQs it says that you can read the current book for you in a series no matter which book is recommended. =)

[Julie]

Penney wrote: Thanks for the great picks Celine! I'll have limited reading time next month so I'll definitely go with The Taking ....

Sounds good Penney, I hope you enjoy them! :)

[Pamela Su]

Vi wrote: "Hi Pamela Su,

Sorry for the being so late with the picks. I'm at my in-laws place and my online time is so limited. Also, I don't read much M/M so it took me some time to find books that you haven..."

Hi Vi!

Thank you so much! I was prepared for all MF or all MM picks so I was pleasantly surprised you gave me two options.

I really appreciate that you tried to give me a selection from both MM and MF. I hope it wasn't too inconvenient.

Some of the new books look really appealing. I will definitely try one or two of the new ones

I'll let you know what I end up reading as I tend to pick books on impulse. :)

[Fran, Moderator]

Thanks to everyone who volunteered to help out with repicks. I only needed 3 helpers this round :)

Katherine picks for MountainKat to read asap

Elke picks for Celine

Zara picks for Grace meet greet picked

[Shelby]

Fran - I'm posting MountainKat's picks here in about 5 minutes. I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOO sorry. I didn't get home from work yesterday until late and fell asleep on my couch. Got up this morning to post everything, but I'm on PST not EST and was thinking I still had 30 minutes to make sure they were up.

[Fran, Moderator]

Shelby wrote: "Fran - I'm posting MountainKat's picks here in about 5 minutes. I'm SOOOOOOOOOOOOO sorry. I didn't get home from work yesterday until late and fell asleep on my couch. Got up this morning to pos..."

It's ok Shelby :)
Pesky real life gets in the way sometimes, lol.
Kat will end up with 2 sets of picks, lucky her, and she can choose from one or both lists for December :)

[Katherine]

Hi Kat, I doing your re-picks and I hope you love some of my picks.


Out With The Old
(TBR) This is one of my old books. I really loved this book series.
(NEW) Last year I started this book. If you like story about drug, whores, killing, mob, you honestly love this.
In With The New
(TBR) I saw you didn't star this book series.
(NEW) This summer I started reading this series. And I couldn't put it down. It's like Alice in the wonderland, but story mush darker and madder.
Celebrate the New Year with Others
(TBR) Something Hot and with embrace.
(NEW) This is hot book about crazy family and people with addictions (well kinda).
Snuggle up with your pillow and hit the sack early
(TBR) Something short.
(NEW) Now I am reading this book. I really love it.

[Shelby]

Mountain Kat I apologize profusely for the wait! I'm so behind on everything right now and my work schedule has been insane. No excuse though, I feel awful for not getting these up sooner. But I hope you enjoy them! :)

1. Out With The Old
Betrayal in Death (TBR)
Erotic Research (TBR)
The Morning Star (New) - Love this series!
Magic's Pawn (New) - Not sure how into fantasy you are, but this was one of my favorite series' I read as a kid. It's only as a started reading MM recently that it even occurred to me that it was an MM series. Amazing world building. :)


2.In With The New
Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover (TBR) - New Release
Sinner's Gin (TBR) - New Author, it looks like you haven't read anything by Rhys yet. This must be rectified. ;)
If At First You Don't Succeed (New) - New Release, Love pushing the LL books.
The Backup Boyfriend (New) - New Author, Great first book by a new author


3. Celebrate the New Year with Others
Inside Out (TBR)
Full Disclosure (TBR) - Ok I know it's not on your short list, but come on that cover is so HOT! :) Plus the book is great.
Family Man (New) - Embrace
Yakuza Pride (New) - Yes I sense a theme here, shoot me I have a thing for tattoos. ;)


4. Snuggle up with your pillow and hit the sack early
Lost In You (TBR)
Reindeer Games (TBR)
Fighting Dirty (New) - Loved this
Sock it to Me, Santa! (New) - Short but fun Christmas cheer. :D

[Zara's Retreat]

Hi Grace here are my picks for you. I hope you find something you can read.


1. Older Title:
Brawn (Preferred shelf)
Oh. My. Gods. (oldie I loved)



2. In With the New:
Captivated by You (New Release)
Save the Date (N2U author)



3. Celebrate With Others:
Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night (Preferred shelf - embrace)
Seduction of a Highland Lass (Preferred shelf - sexy)



4. Snuggle Up:
Accidental Abduction (Preferred shelf - 110pgs)
Once Were Warriors (N2U author - 208pgs)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Woohoo - two sets of picks for me!! Thank you Katherine and Shelby! I see books on both of your lists I want to read in December! Now I just have to finish my books for November!

[Katherine]

MountainKat wrote: "Woohoo - to sets of picks for me!! Thank you Katherine and Shelby! I see books on both of your lists I want to read in December! Now I just have to finish my books for November!"

Good luck, Kat!

[Elke]

Celine,

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

1.Out With The Old
TBR: The Longest Ride-one of your older books on your shelf.
New: Truth or Dare-one of my favorite authors and a great book!


2.In With The New
TBR: Sweet Filthy Morning After-a newer release
New: Simply Irresistible- another fave of mine...


3.Celebrate the New Year with Others
TBR: Black Lies-sexy embrace cover
New: The Perfect Play-good story but yummy cover!


4.Snuggle up with your pillow and hit the sack early
TBR:With You-short one from your list
New:Private Property-short one, haven't read this one yet.

[Madison ✨]

Nandar wrote: "Hey Kristin, I see you enjoy highlanders!! Me too! Nevertheless here are your picks!

1.Out With The Old
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
I heard it was an amazing series! Tell me how i..."


Hey Nandar,

I do love highlanders, we will have compare notes on best books! :)

Thanks so much for the recs, they all look great! I managed to find the short story, Beauty Touched the Beast, for free on Amazon so I will definitely read that one but I'm also going to try and read many of your other recs.

The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie has been one I've been meaning to read forever, this gives me a good excuse to :) And its not strange at all to only skim books for your favorite parts LOL. Twist Me looks great. I love finding new authors so I can't wait to read Feehan's Shadow Game and see what I've been missing. I've heard such great things about Archer's Voice and also can't wait to pick that one up and Lick looks like so much fun!

I'll let you know how many I actually get through this month, thanks again for the recommendations!

~Kristin

[Nan]

LOL Kristin, yes we shall! I'm glad you enjoy my recs! Happy reading in this jolly season!!! :D

[Sunshine]

Hi Breann,

Thanks for the picks. ...they are great
I do enjoy contemporary…

From your picks, I plan to read in December...
1. Out With the Old:
Christmas Wishes
The Vincent Boys
2. In With the New:
Sweet Filthy Boy
3. Celebrate the New Year With Others:
About Last Night
4. Snuggle up with your pillow and hit the sack early:
BTW I Love You
Mistletoe in Manhattan
Be Mine For Christmas

Thanks again

[Julie]

Elke wrote: "Celine,

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

1.Out With The Old
TBR: The Longest Ride-one of your older books on your shelf.
New: Truth or Dare..."

Thank you for the recommendations! I will definitely try Simply Irresistible and Truth or Dare, they look great :)

[Tammie]

Toka wrote: "Hi Tammie here are my picks for you hope you like them


1.Out With The Old.
TBR: Love Unscripted, older titles on your tbr self

NEW: Love, Rosie, one of my oldies th..."

Toka--Thank you...I'm definitely reading Captivated by You, On the Island and Tame Me. Great Picks!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Amanda wrote: "Hi Karen H,

I see we enjoy a lot of the same authors so I hope you enjoy my picks. I have added a couple from your must read list to my own TBR list.

Here are my picks for you.

1. Out with the..."

Hi Amanda,

Thanks for the picks! I'm not sure how many I'll get to, December is a busy month...but at the very least I should be able to get to either Mistress Christmas or Summer Heat, along with Dane (since it's so short and free, too!) With a little luck I might be able to fit more in, too. :D

[Katherine]

2014 PIFM Desember Challenge

I will try reading more than one book. So here the list I try to read.


Not necessarily in this order.

[Fran, Moderator]

I can't see this thread on my computer for some reason. I hope everyone else isn't having a problem. I'm on my phone now.

Happy Reading to everyone! Hoping that you all find some great reads this month!

[Katherine]

I finished first book of my reads. I know this is short book, but I really enjoyed it.

[Elke]

KarenH,

Finished my first pick -it was a short quick read! On to the other short quick read! Lol!!

[Elke]

Ok, read my second pick -another short read...but it was just ok for me, not much of a story for me.


On to #3!

[Katherine]

My second pick is . It's a short, hot read. I liked it.

Third coming soon...

[Fran, Moderator]

Sunshine wrote: "December 2014 PIFM Challenge - Picking Rules

Hi Fran,

I loved picking through your shelf. In fact, I picked a couple of the books for me, too.

Enjoy...

1.Out With The Old..... an older title o..."



Hi Sunshine,

I've read 2 from your picks for me so far... and . Holly was super adorable and sweet, I really liked it. I will continue with that series :) Captive was an interesting start to a sci-fi series, I may continue with that one too.

Thanks for the great recs! I still hope to get to a few more from your list this month :)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Elke wrote: "Ok, read my second pick -another short read...but it was just ok for me, not much of a story for me.


On to #3!"

Sorry this one didn't work for your, but you have to love the short books...such a sense of accomplishment! :D

[Katherine]

Book #3
What an I say? I loved this book. A lot!
But I can say, that the most of Friend-Zoned series I liked Nat's book,

[Daffodil]

Joyce

I read Web of Deceit by Jennifer Estep this morning. Nice little short in the Elemental Assassin universe. I'm also currently reading and loving it.

[Katherine]

#4
Okay I thought that this book will be more interesting. More like the show. (I don't watch the show, but I seen some series).

[Dee]

hi Beppy - I just finished up Ivan - lots of people have been raving about this author and i'll admit to being worried, but I was pleasantly surprised - I gave it 3.5 stars because I wants a bit more, it was too quick of a read (only about 125ish pgs - amazon says between 99 and 150 depending on version) - but i'm intrigued enough that I want to continue the series

[Elke]

Finished my 3rd pick -loved it! It was also part of a buddy read with KarenH and a couple of other ladies!!

On to #4? ;)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Elke wrote: "Finished my 3rd pick -loved it! It was also part of a buddy read with KarenH and a couple of other ladies!!

On to #4? ;)"

I'm glad you liked it, Elke - I did too! :D

[Daffodil]

Joyce Finished yesterday and loved it. The start of another fantastic series from Ilona Andrews.