2020 March Pick-It-For-Me Challenge

[LaurLa]

2020 March Pick-It-For-Me Challenge

What is the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge?

The Pick-It-For-Me Challenge (PIFM) is a reading challenge where each participant gives and receives book recommendations based on a given a set of rules. The assignment method and book selection rules change each month so it’s always new and always different.

The idea of the PIFM challenge is that you will get new-to-you books and authors selected for you as well as a push to read some books that have been lingering on your shelves. You may not be interested in the new books recommended, which is why you also get a minimum of four books from your shelf.

You only have to read ONE book to complete this challenge!

After signups are closed, your names and any extra info will go into the super secret PIFM randomizer and it will select someone for you to recommend books to and someone to give you recommendations. This list will be posted along with any specific picking rules for the month.

In order to participate you need to either HAVE YOUR PROFILE SET TO PUBLIC (preferable), or friend the person giving you recommendations. PLEASE NOTE: if you choose to keep your profile private, it is your responsibility to send a friend request to the person picking for you as soon as possible after the matchups are posted. Whether your profile is private or not, it is also very important that your profile be set to receive Private Messages (PMs) in case anyone needs to reach out to you (mods, organizer etc.)

Everything gets done in this thread so be sure to come back often!!!

Repicks:
You can ask for repicks if:
✱ The books picked for you are not yet released.
✱ If you have already read the chosen book(s) and they are on your ‘read’ shelf.
✱ If you did not receive four picks from your ‘to-read’ shelf, with at least one from your preferred shelf.

You may NOT ask for repicks because:
✱ A book is not available at your library.
✱ A genre or author you don’t enjoy.

INFORMATION NEEDED TO SIGN UP
Please sign up in this thread with the answer to the following question:

✱✱ What Sign Are You? ✱✱

Where in the Zodiac do you fall?
Aries ~ the Ram ~ March 21-April 19
Taurus ~ the Bull ~ April 20 - May 20
Gemini ~ the Twins ~ May 21 - June 20
Cancer ~ the Crab ~ June 21 - July 22
Leo ~ the Lion ~ July 23 - August 22
Virgo ~ the Virgin ~ August 23 – September 22
Libra ~ the Scales ~ September 23 - October 22
Scorpio ~ the Scorpion ~ October 23 - November 21
Sagittarius ~ Archer ~ November 22 - December 21
Capricorn ~ the Goat ~ December 22 - January 19
Aquarius ~ The Water Bearer ~ January 20 - February 18
Pisces ~ the Fish ~ February 19 - March 20

✱✱ If you have a preferred shelf, please list it along with your pick! ✱✱

IMPORTANT DATES
Sign ups will remain open until February 25th (6 pm US EDT)
For your convenience a Time Zone Converter.

You’ll have until February 28th (9 pm US EDT) to make your recommendations.

Please do not start reading your book(s) until the first of the month. You then have the entire month to read your pick(s) and give some feedback.

If you’re new please read the PIFM Guidelines and FAQ. If you have any questions that are not addressed there, please feel free to ask!


✱Please note that late sign ups will be included at the host's discretion and no one will be included after re-picks are assigned!✱

[LaurLa]

TIPS TO MAKE THE CHALLENGE ENJOYABLE FOR EVERYONE!


Pickees
✱ To help your picker understand the type of books you like or are currently reading, please make sure your ‘read’ shelf is up to date. You can create shelves for books you DNFed (Did Not Finish) or authors that don’t work for you as well as favorite books and authors. In addition, you might consider updating your profile. You can include info about your favorite books, authors, genres, themes or tropes (or themes/tropes you dislike – i.e. secret baby).
✱ Please do not specify likes/dislikes in the sign-up thread. This information will not be included in the pairings and your pickee may not see your message and does not need to rely on that information when making picks.

Pickers
✱ Please remember this is primarily a romance readers group. Thus, most, if not all, of your picks should be romance. There are various sub genres within the romance category - Contemporary, Historical, Paranormal, Romantic Suspense, Erotica, M/M, Urban Fantasy. If your pickee reads a wide variety, you could add a non-romance as a choice.

✱ You will be using 8 picking rules to select books for you pickee. Choose at least 4 new titles for your pickee. These can be brand new to them (not found on any of their shelves) or a book found on their shelves if they've never read any of the author's work previously. The remaining 4 titles should come from your pickee's tbr, with a minimum of one from their preferred shelves if provided. Be sure to pick at least one book for each picking rule, but please limit your picks to no more than two books per rule as sometimes having too many options is worse than too few.

✱ Please remember when you are giving new recommendations, you are not limited to titles that you have read. You can choose books that are new releases, on your tbr, or titles you looked up on Goodreads or Amazon that you think your pickee would enjoy.

A few hints to help with book selection:
✱ Check the book’s publishing date. Select "date pub" from the checkbox selections and save.
✱ Check pickee's personalized shelves, especially their exclusive shelves. A personalized shelf is one the member has created. (e.g., 'to read next', 'favorites' ‘didn’t like’)
✱ Make sure the books you choose are not on their 'read' shelf. Just because it isn't rated doesn't mean it wasn't read.
✱ Look at your pickee's 'read' shelf and see what genres they have recently read or read the most. Reviewing their ‘read’ shelf might help you in choosing something they are interested in reading right now.
✱ If your pickee reads lots of books in a genre you are not familiar with (erotic romance, GLBT, YA, etc.) Contact the Mods or the month's organizer for guidance.
✱ Include a variety of books (e.g., shorter page count, new addition to their 'to-read' shelf, an older book on their 'to-read' shelf) This variety gives your pickee options when choosing the book or books they will be reading this month. Use the sort feature within their shelves to determine date a book was added, published or read; page numbers, ratings, etc.

If you want to volunteer to make repicks:
✱ We love that you want to help out, but please remember those who need picks have been waiting for a long time already. Please only volunteer if you are able to make the repicks within a few hours of the deadline. Thank you!

[LaurLa]

2020 March PIFM Participants


Fire Signs ~ Aries, Leo and Sagittarius
Gabriella
☘KathyD☘
Nancy H
Jessi
Chaos Book Reviews.
Laura (msg 32)


Earth Signs ~ Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn
Becca
Carrie
Sonja
Fran


Air Signs ~ Gemini, Libra and Aquarius
Mary-Megan
MountainKat
Rebecca
〰️Beth〰️
Allie
Tamara
Carmen


Water Signs ~ Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces
LaurLa
Laura (msg 9)
Carina
Suzanne
Diane ~Firefly~

[LaurLa]

2020 March PIFM Pairings
Picking deadline: February 28th (9 pm US EDT)

Please pick for the person beneath you in your group. The last person picks for the first person, for example (KathyD) picks for (Gabriella).


Fire Signs ~ Aries, Leo and Sagittarius
✔️Gabriella ~ PIFM
✔️Chaos Book Reviews ~ To Be Read Owned Shelf
✔️Nancy H ~ Want to Read
✔️Laura (msg 32) ~ Want to Read
✔️Jessi ~ Want to Read
✔️☘KathyD☘ ~ c-m-g-38

Earth Signs ~ Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn
✔️Sonja ~ PIFM
✔️Fran ~ a-pifm-shelf private
✔️Carrie ~ current-tbr
✔️Becca ~ Want to Read

Air Signs ~ Gemini, Libra and Aquarius
✔️Tamara ~ Want to Read
Rebecca ~ Audio
✔️〰️Beth〰️ ~ rom-potential-picks‎
✔️Carmen ~ Pick it for Me
✔️MountainKat ~ to-read-asap
✔️Allie ~ Want to Read
✔️Mary-Megan ~ pifm

Water Signs ~ Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces
✔️Diane ~Firefly~ ~ Next to Read Shelf
✔️Laura (msg 9) ~ Want to Read
Suzanne ~ Want to Read
✔️Carina ~ nextofftheshelf
✔️LaurLa ~ 04-pick-me-please

Remember to pick four NEW books and four from your pickee's TBR or preferred shelf. Please limit your picks to no more than two for each rule, too many choices can be as bad as too few!

[LaurLa]

2020 March PIFM Picking Rules


What's Your Sign? Does it really tell us about you? Does it describe your personality, likes or dislikes accurately? Does it 'explain' the love of your life? Or your parents? Or children? Or best friend?

I'm not going to get into all the research on whether zodiac astrology is 'real' or not... I just wanna know your sign :-) It's fun to read about the traits and meanings of the different signs and try to categorize ourselves or others. How many below are accurate for the people in your life? We'll start with Aries, usually considered the beginning and coincides with the vernal equinox on March 21. So, What's Your Sign?

The Fire Signs ~ Aries, Leo and Sagittarius
Fire signs tend to be passionate, dynamic, and temperamental. They get angry quickly, but they also forgive easily. They are adventurers with immense energy. They are physically very strong and are a source of inspiration for others. Fire signs are intelligent, self-aware, creative and idealistic people, always ready for action.

Aries ~ the Ram ~ March 21-April 19
Strengths: Courageous, determined, confident, enthusiastic, optimistic, honest, passionate
Weaknesses: Impatient, moody, short-tempered, impulsive, aggressive
Aries likes: Comfortable clothes, taking on leadership roles, physical challenges, individual sports
Aries dislikes: Inactivity, delays, work that does not use one's talents

Leo ~ the Lion ~ July 23 - August 22
Strengths: Creative, passionate, generous, warm-hearted, cheerful, humorous
Weaknesses: Arrogant, stubborn, self-centered, lazy, inflexible
Leo likes: Theater, taking holidays, being admired, expensive things, bright colors, fun with friends
Leo dislikes: Being ignored, facing difficult reality, not being treated like a king or queen

Sagittarius ~ Archer ~ November 22 - December 21
Strengths: Generous, idealistic, great sense of humor
Weaknesses: Promises more than can deliver, very impatient, will say anything no matter how undiplomatic
Sagittarius likes: Freedom, travel, philosophy, being outdoors
Sagittarius dislikes: Clingy people, being constrained, off-the-wall theories, details

🔥 Pick a book with fire on the cover; has an artistic/creative cover (your interpretation); a book with a smart character or a character who is physically strong or fit

🔥 Pick a book that starts with an A, L or S; published in March, July or November; a book with a character who is a leader/head of something; a character who is stubborn; or a character who travels

Earth Signs ~ Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn
Earth signs are “grounded” and the ones that bring us down to earth. They are mostly conservative and realistic, but they can also be very emotional. They are connected to our material reality and can be turned to material goods. They are practical, loyal and stable and they stick by their people through hard times.

Taurus ~ the Bull ~ April 20 - May 20
Strengths: Reliable, patient, practical, devoted, responsible, stable
Weaknesses: Stubborn, possessive, uncompromising
Taurus likes: Gardening, cooking, music, romance, high quality clothes, working with hands
Taurus dislikes: Sudden changes, complications, insecurity of any kind, synthetic fabrics

Virgo ~ the Virgin ~ August 23 – September 22
Strengths: Loyal, analytical, kind, hardworking, practical
Weaknesses: Shyness, worry, overly critical of self and others, all work and no play
Virgo likes: Animals, healthy food, books, nature, cleanliness
Virgo dislikes: Rudeness, asking for help, taking center stage

Capricorn ~ the Goat ~ December 22 - January 19
Strengths: Responsible, disciplined, self-control, good managers
Weaknesses: Know-it-all, unforgiving, condescending, expecting the worst
Capricorn likes: Family, tradition, music, understated status, quality craftsmanship
Capricorn dislikes: Almost everything at some point

🌎 Pick a book showing 'earth' on the cover (outdoor/scenic view, no people); has a realistic cover (your interpretation); a book with a character who is practical; or a character considered loyal

🌎 Pick a book that starts with a T, V or C; published in April, August or December; a book with a character who gardens or cooks; a character who is shy; or a book about family

Air Signs ~ Gemini, Libra and Aquarius
Air signs are rational, social, and love communication and relationships with other people. They are thinkers, friendly, intellectual, communicative and analytical. They love philosophical discussions, social gatherings and good books. They enjoy giving advice, but they can also be very superficial.

Gemini ~ the Twins ~ May 21 - June 20
Strengths: Gentle, affectionate, curious, adaptable, ability to learn quickly and exchange ideas
Weaknesses: Nervous, inconsistent, indecisive
Gemini likes: Music, books, magazines, chats with nearly anyone, short trips around the town
Gemini dislikes: Being alone, being confined, repetition and routine

Libra ~ the Scales ~ September 23 - October 22
Strengths: Cooperative,diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded, social
Weaknesses: Indecisive, avoids confrontations, will carry a grudge, self-pity
Libra likes: Harmony, gentleness, sharing with others, the outdoors
Libra dislikes: Violence, injustice, loudmouths, conformity

Aquarius ~ The Water Bearer ~ January 20 - February 18
Strengths: Progressive, original, independent, humanitarian
Weaknesses: Runs from emotional expression, temperamental, uncompromising, aloof
Aquarius likes: Fun with friends, helping others, fighting for causes, intellectual conversation, a good listener
Aquarius dislikes: Limitations, broken promises, being lonely, dull or boring situations, people who disagree with them

💨 Pick a book with evidence of wind or clouds on the cover; with at least 2 people on the cover; a book with a social gathering; or with a character who gives or asks for advice

💨 Pick a book that starts with G, L or A; published in May, September or January; a book with a character considered friendly/good-natured; a character who likes to be outdoors; or a character who is helpful to others

Water Signs ~ Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces
Water signs are exceptionally emotional and ultra-sensitive. They are highly intuitive and they can be as mysterious as the ocean itself. Water signs love profound conversations and intimacy. They rarely do anything openly and are always there to support their loved ones.

Cancer ~ the Crab ~ June 21 - July 22
Strengths: Tenacious, highly imaginative, loyal, emotional, sympathetic, persuasive
Weaknesses: Moody, pessimistic, suspicious, manipulative, insecure
Cancer likes: Art, home-based hobbies, relaxing near or in water, helping loved ones, a good meal with friends
Cancer dislikes: Strangers, any criticism of Mom, revealing of personal life

Scorpio ~ the Scorpion ~ October 23 - November 21
Strengths: Resourceful, brave, passionate, stubborn, a true friend
Weaknesses: Distrusting, jealous, secretive, violent
Scorpio likes: Truth, facts, being right, longtime friends, teasing, a grand passion
Scorpio dislikes: Dishonesty, revealing secrets, passive people

Pisces ~ the Fish ~ February 19 - March 20
Strengths: Compassionate, artistic, intuitive, gentle, wise, musical
Weaknesses: Fearful, overly trusting, sad, desire to escape reality, can be a victim or a martyr
Pisces likes: Being alone, sleeping, music, romance, visual media, swimming, spiritual themes
Pisces dislikes: Know-it-all, being criticized, the past coming back to haunt, cruelty of any kind

💦 Pick a book with water on the cover or as the setting; that is tagged mystery; or a book with a character who is mysterious (your interpretation)

💦 Pick a book that starts with C, S or P; published in June, October or February; a book with a character who is artistic (in any way); a character considered brave; or has a know it all character

[LaurLa]

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[LaurLa]

I'm in - my sign is Pisces
04-pick-me-please

[Gabriella]

I'm in!
I'm a Sagittarius.
Please use PIFM.

[Trip]

I'm in!
I'm a Cancer xx

Please use my WTR
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[Mary-Megan]

I'm in!
I'm a Gemini
Please use: pifm

[Becca]

I’m in! I’m a Capricorn 😊 I don’t have a shelf set up for this one, but I do appreciate audible escape recommendations

[☘KathyD☘]

I’m a Leo. . .c-m-g-38

[Nancy H]

I'm in and I'm a Leo.

[Carrie]

I'm in
Capricorn

Please use: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[Sonja]

Oh me me me!! I'm in!

Virgo here! :D
Like where this is going! lol
Please use my PIFM

[Jessi]

Im in. Im a Leo

[LaurLa]

Becca wrote: "I’m in! I’m a Capricorn 😊 I don’t have a shelf set up for this one, but I do appreciate audible escape recommendations"

Becca - you don't have to have a shelf specifically that says PIFM (or whatever version), it can be any shelf you want books picked from - so it you have a shelf for audible escapes, you could use that.... or any other shelf you prefer. If not, we will link your default To Read shelf :-)

[LaurLa]

Updated to here

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I'm an Aquarius. 😊

Please use my to-read-asap shelf - thanks!

[Jamie - The Bookish Attitude]

I'm here for this lol
I'm a Leo.

Please Use My To Be Read Owned Shelf

[Rebecca]

I'm an Aquarius.
please use Audio

[〰️Beth〰️]

I am a Gemini
Please use my rom potential picks shelf:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[LaurLa]

Updated to here

[Carina]

Cancer- use https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[Fran, Moderator]

I'm in and I'm a Virgo (private profile-happy to friend anyone who picks for me)

PIFM shelf- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[Allie]

I'm in as a libra

[Tamara]

Morning I’m in...

Gemini

Use my Want to Read

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

I'm in. I'm a Libra
Pick it for Me

[Suzanne]

I'm in and I'm a Scorpio!

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Pisces for me.

Next to Read Shelf

[Becca]

LaurLa wrote: "Becca wrote: "I’m in! I’m a Capricorn 😊 I don’t have a shelf set up for this one, but I do appreciate audible escape recommendations"

Becca - you don't have to have a shelf specifically that says ..."

Yea, I just haven't fully made it yet because I just got Audible Escapes, so that shelf is super light this go around. I'm totally open to anything on my massive TBR list, so I'm just excited to have the extra push again :)

[Laura]

Count me in. I am a Leo.

[LaurLa]

Updated to here

[LaurLa]

NOTICE ~ I forgot about a class I have on Tuesday evenings, so sign-ups will extend until 9:00 PM eastern today (Feb 25). I will post pairs as soon as I can after that.

[Sonja]

Fran wrote: "I'm in and I'm a Virgo (private profile-happy to friend anyone who picks for me)

PIFM shelf- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."

I totally had a feeling you were a Virgo, Fran... ;)

[Fran, Moderator]

We are kindred spirits Sonja!

[LaurLa]

PAIRS ARE UP

[☘KathyD☘]

Gabriella. . .I hope you find some great reads from these choices!

🔥 The Fire Signs 🔥 Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius
Playing with Fire, Tess Gerritsen — fire on the cover (tbr)
Rock Chick, Kristen Ashley — character is physically strong (new)

Lover Avenged, J.R. Ward — stubborn character (tbr)
The Hard Truth About Sunshine, Sawyer Bennett — characters travel (new)

🌎 Earth Signs 🌎 Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Rachel Joyce — “earth” on the cover (tbr)
The Notebook, Nicholas Sparks — realistic cover (new)

Stalker, Tarryn Fisher — published in December (tbr)
Challenge, Amy Daws — title begins with a “C”/story includes family (new)

💨 Air Signs 💨 Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius
The Assassin’s Blade, Sarah J. Maas — hair blowing on the cover (tbr)
Three Blind Dates, Meghan Quinn — more than two people on the cover (new)

Sleeping Beauties, Stephen King — published in September (tbr)
Good in Bed, Jennifer Weiner — title begins with a “G” (new)

💦 Water Signs 💦 Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces
Fifty Shades Darker, E.L. James — mysterious character (tbr)
Till Death, Jennifer L. Armentrout — tagged mystery/water on the cover (new)

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, J.K. Rowling — brave character (tbr)
Fantasy Lover, Sherrilyn Kenyon — title begins with an “F” (new)

[Gabriella]

☘KathyD☘ wrote: "Gabriella. . .I hope you find some great reads from these choices!

🔥 The Fire Signs 🔥 Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius
Playing with Fire, Tess Gerritsen — fire on the cover (tbr)
[book:..."

Thanks for the great picks, KathyD! I'm sure I'll be able to read quite a few of these.

[Gabriella]

Hi, Chaos! I hope you find something you like :)

🔥Lucky Number Eleven (tbr)
Inkheart (new)

🔥 At the Heart of It (tbr)
Anna and the French Kiss (new)

🌎Australia (tbr)
Colters' Woman (new)

🌎Tangled Beauty (tbr)
The Twelve Tribes of Hattie (new)

💨 Wasted Words (tbr)
The Sheikh's Rebellious Mistress (new)

💨Lessons from a One-Night Stand (tbr)
Always Watching (tbr)

💦 The Quiche of Death (new)
Gone Girl (new)

💦City of Ashes (tbr)
Sullivan's Woman (new)

[〰️Beth〰️]

Hello ♎️ Carmen ♎️


Please let me know if you need re-picks
.
💖📚🍀Happy March Reading🍀📚💖

🔥 Pick a book with fire on the cover; has an artistic/creative cover (your interpretation); a book with a smart character or a character who is physically strong or fit

You read book 2 but have book one on your TBR so...

The Cartel and/ or Transgressions



🔥 Pick a book that starts with an A, L or S; published in March, July or November; a book with a character who is a leader/head of something; a character who is stubborn; or a character who travels

TBR Sparrow
NEW A Speedy Death



🌎 Pick a book showing 'earth' on the cover (outdoor/scenic view, no people); has a realistic cover (your interpretation); a book with a character who is practical; or a character considered loyal

TBR Stars of Fortune
NEW Murder in Scorpio



🌎 Pick a book that starts with a T, V or C; published in April, August or December; a book with a character who gardens or cooks; a character who is shy; or a book about family

TBR Cracked
NEW A Conspiracy of Paper



💨 Pick a book with evidence of wind or clouds on the cover; with at least 2 people on the cover; a book with a social gathering; or with a character who gives or asks for advice

TBR Desperately Seeking Epic
NEW Air Awakens



💨 Pick a book that starts with G, L or A; published in May, September or January; a book with a character considered friendly/good-natured; a character who likes to be outdoors; or a character who is helpful to others

TBR Lawless
TBR Angel's Rest



💦 Pick a book with water on the cover or as the setting; that is tagged mystery; or a book with a character who is mysterious (your interpretation)

TBR Finding Bliss
NEW The Traitor Baru Cormorant



💦 Pick a book that starts with C, S or P; published in June, October or February; a book with a character who is artistic (in any way); a character considered brave; or has a know it all character

TBR Combative
NEW Mistress of the Art of Death

[Sonja]

Oh FUN picking rules, LaurLa!

Fran, I'll try for today to get your picks, but if not, it'll have to be Friday. I know it's last minute, but I've got a meeting at work tomorrow I'm prepping for and may not have time today. Stupid work getting in the way... .LOL

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Carrie!

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

🔥 The Fire Signs 🔥 Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius
tbr- Shine of the Ever
new- Sick Kids in Love- great buzz- love this author- I'm on a wait list for this one

tbr- Loved By a Warrior
new- Totally Tubular

🌎 Earth Signs 🌎 Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn
tbr- The Prince

tbr- Tweet Cute
new- Moti on the Water

💨 Air Signs 💨 Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius
tbr- The Gravity of Us
new- Top Ten

tbr- Married By Morning
new- The List

💦 Water Signs 💦 Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces
tbr- The Frame-Up

tbr- Mooncakes
new- Marco Impossible

Happy Reading!!

[Fran, Moderator]

Sonja wrote: "Oh FUN picking rules, LaurLa!

Fran, I'll try for today to get your picks, but if not, it'll have to be Friday. I know it's last minute, but I've got a meeting at work tomorrow I'm prepping for an..."

Thanks Sonja!

[Nancy H]

Hi Laura,
You have so many goods books on your TBR list that MY list just got longer - lol! It was hard making picks for you because there are SO many good ones, I just want you to read them all! (Not really, I just found myself browsing among your books!) If you don't see anything here you like, please let me know and I will give you more picks.

🔥 Pick a book with fire on the cover; has an artistic/creative cover (your interpretation); a book with a smart character or a character who is physically strong or fit:
Smart character - The Bookish Life of Nina Hill; smart and physically fit and strong characters - The Spitfire Girls


🔥 Pick a book that starts with an A, L or S; published in March, July or November; a book with a character who is a leader/head of something; a character who is stubborn; or a character who travels:
Starts with S and published in March - Swept Away; Main character travels for a wedding and finds her own hot guy - Moti on the Water


Pick a book showing 'earth' on the cover (outdoor/scenic view, no people); has a realistic cover (your interpretation); a book with a character who is practical; or a character considered loyal:
Outdoor scenes - Butterfly Bayou; Outdoor scene no people (and really good book!) - A Summer at Sea


🌎 Pick a book that starts with a T, V or C; published in April, August or December; a book with a character who gardens or cooks; a character who is shy; or a book about family:
Book starts with C - California Girls; A person who cooks - Some Kind of Wonderful


💨 Pick a book with evidence of wind or clouds on the cover; with at least 2 people on the cover; a book with a social gathering; or with a character who gives or asks for advice:
2 people on cover - Some Like It Charming; Lots of socializing - The Wedding Bees: A Novel of Honey, Love, and Manners


💨 Pick a book that starts with G, L or A; published in May, September or January; a book with a character considered friendly/good-natured; a character who likes to be outdoors; or a character who is helpful to others:
Published in January - The Vineyards of Champagne; Character who is helpful - Summer at the Comfort Food Cafe



💦 Pick a book with water on the cover or as the setting; that is tagged mystery; or a book with a character who is mysterious (your interpretation):
Water on cover behind the couple - Through Waters Deep; Tagged a mystery - Trouble in Mudbug


💦 Pick a book that starts with C, S or P; published in June, October or February; a book with a character who is artistic (in any way); a character considered brave; or has a know it all character:
Brave characters - A School for Unusual Girls; Brave characters and somewhat know-it-all (but tons of fun, imo), also happens to start with C (ignoring the A) - A Curious Beginning


Happy reading!

[Jamie - The Bookish Attitude]

Heya Nancy!
Long time, no pick! 😂😂
Hope you find something you like in March.

🔥 tbr: Murder By Fire
new: Boys of Brayshaw High
🔥 tbr: Aunt Chip and the Great Triple Creek Dam Affair
new: A Stone in the Sea

🌏 tbr: Such a Fun Age
new: Terra's Anthem
🌏 tbr: Clock Dance
new: Under Locke

🌬 tbr:All the Forgivenesses
new:The Cruel Prince
🌬 tbr: Love and Other Consolation Prizes
new: The Lineup

🌧tbr: The Charm Bracelet
new: Final Girls
🌧tbr: Premeditated Peppermint
new:Vicious

Happy Reading!

[Mary-Megan]

Tamara
Here are your picks. I hope you enjoy them!

🔥 tbr: The Kiss Quotient (smart)
new: Things You Save in a Fire (artistic cover and "fire" on the cover)


🔥 tbr: The Last Sister (starts with L)
new: The Start of Something Good (Starts with S and stubborn characters)


🌏 tbr: The View from Alameda Island (outdoors)
new: Sea of Love (outdoors)


🌏 tbr: The Family Journal (family)
new: Would Like to Meet (published in December)


💨 tbr: Accidental Cowgirl (Clouds)
new: One Summer in Paris (Clouds)


💨 tbr: How to Walk Away (published in May)
new: The Real Thing (published in September)


💦 tbr: A Cold Trail (mystery)
new: The Girl in the Ice (mystery)


💦 tbr: The Curl Up & Dye ("C" title and published in February)
new: Closer to You ("C" title and published in October)

[Nancy H]

Hi Chaos,
I love your picks for me, so no problem - lol. You are probably getting tired of looking at my TBR list, but you have done a great job once again! Thank you for such good picks! I am eager to get started, and have the first three picked out already.


Chaos Book Reviews. wrote: "Heya Nancy!
Long time, no pick! 😂😂
Hope you find something you like in March.

🔥 tbr: Murder By Fire
new: Boys of Brayshaw High
🔥 tbr: [book:Aunt Chip and the Grea..."

[Carrie]

Becca, I'll have your picks up tomorrow

[Carrie]

Fran wrote: "Hi Carrie!

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

🔥 The Fire Signs 🔥 Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius
tbr- Shine of the Ever
new- [book:Sick Kids ..."


Thank you Fran