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☘KathyD☘ wrote: "hi Nancy . . . hope you are doing well! here are your picks for June!
1. 😸 oldest known pet cat existed 9,500 years ago
Coming Undone, Lauren Dane — on your shelf since 2012 (tbr)
[..."

Happy Reading..."
Thank you for the great picks! Some I will likely get to before May even ends - oops! But still lots to choose from - I can't wait to get started. 😊

1. The oldest known pet cat existed 9,500 years ago
NEW: Royally Screwed by Emma Chase - Loved this one!
TBR: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh - Amazingly good series!
2. Cats spend 70% of their lives sleeping
NEW: Repeat by Kylie Scott - So, so good!
TBR: Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas - Lucky you! I wish I could read this series again for the first time!!
3. A cat was the Mayor of an Alaskan town for 20 years
NEW: Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey or Hope Smolders by Jaci Burton - The first is more humorous and the second more sweet - both are very good!
TBR: Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis - I wish I could live in Lucky Harbor! Such a fun town and series!
4. The record for the longest cat ever is 48.5 inches
NEW: Cake by J. Bengtsson - Loved this!
TBR: Whiskey Beach by Nora Roberts - Longest book on your to-read shelf and you can't go wrong with Nora Roberts! Also FAC for June in the Monthly Challenge!
5. The richest cat in the world had £7 million
NEW: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley - Love this book and series!
TBR: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison - Amazing world!
6. Cats walk like camels and giraffes- Their walking sequence is both right feet first, followed by both left feet, so they move half of their body forward at once. Camels and giraffes are the only other animals to walk this way!
NEW: A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole - Another great series!
TBR: Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews - I'm almost finished with this series! ☹️
7. Isaac Newton invented the cat door
NEW: Dance Away with Me by Susan Elizabeth Phillips or Heroes Are My Weakness - Seems we both love SEP! The first is her new one that comes out early in June, if that isn't available the second is a good option!
TBR: Conspiracy in Death by J.D. Robb - Love Roarke and Eve!
8. In 1963 a cat went to space
NEW: Heidi's Guide to Four Letter Words by Tara Sivec and Andi Arndt - Hilarious!
TBR: Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston - So good - I just finished it! It was almost, but not quite, 5 stars for me!
I don't know if you like audiobooks or not, but I've listened to almost all of these books and would say that most if not all were better in audio for me! 😊

I am delighted to be picking for you again, and just re-read your profile, which reminded me that we both like to wander about in graveyards, an activity I will be enjoying with my niec..."
Thank you for the wonderful picks. I went out wandering one of my favorite graveyards Sunday as well. :)

1. The oldest known pet cat existed 9,500 years ago
*Recommend a book that has been on your pickees shelf for awhile or a book that you read a long time ago and loved
TBR:

New:

2. Cats spend 70% of their lives sleeping
*Recommend a book with star(s) or a moon on the cover or a book with a dark cover
TBR:

New:

3. A cat was the Mayor of an Alaskan town for 20 years
*Recommend a small-town romance or a book with an unusual title
TBR:

New:

4. The record for the longest cat ever is 48.5 inches
*Recommend a longer book or a book that is part of a long series
TBR:

New:

5. The richest cat in the world had £7 million
*Recommend a book with a wealthy character or a book set in England
TBR:

New:

6. Cats walk like camels and giraffes- Their walking sequence is both right feet first, followed by both left feet, so they move half of their body forward at once. Camels and giraffes are the only other animals to walk this way!
*Recommend a book with an animal on the cover or in the story or a paranormal romance
TBR:

New:

7. Isaac Newton invented the cat door
*Recommend a book with a smart or nerdy character or a book where a character travels somewhere
TBR:

New:

8. In 1963 a cat went to space
*Recommend a book with a 6 or a 3 in the page count or publishing date (any edition) or a book that sounds out of this world!
TBR:

New:

Happy Reading

1. The oldest known pet cat existed 9,500 years ago
*Recommend a book that has been on your pickees shelf fo..."
Hey! No problem, these are awesome picks. Some interesting new ones I might give a try and a bunch from my tbr, that I've forgotten about for a while so will be fun to jump into. Thanks! Xx

I am totally in for this if I can still join! Here is my list, though I am looking for new authors as well! I am new to the adult romance genre:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

1. The oldest known pet cat existed 9,500 years ago
*Recommend a book that has been on your pickees shelf for awhile or a book that you read a long time ago and loved
TBR: Wuthering Heights
New: A Kiss at Midnight
2. Cats spend 70% of their lives sleeping
*Recommend a book with star(s) or a moon on the cover or a book with a dark cover
TBR: Station Eleven
New: Where the Forest Meets the Stars
3. A cat was the Mayor of an Alaskan town for 20 years
*Recommend a small-town romance or a book with an unusual title
TBR: Tuck Everlasting
New: What Comes of Eating Doughnuts With a Boy Who Plays Guitar
4. The record for the longest cat ever is 48.5 inches
*Recommend a longer book or a book that is part of a long series
TBR: Throne of Glass
New: Outlander
5. The richest cat in the world had £7 million
*Recommend a book with a wealthy character or a book set in England
TBR: Prince Charming
New: The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever
6. Cats walk like camels and giraffes- Their walking sequence is both right feet first, followed by both left feet, so they move half of their body forward at once. Camels and giraffes are the only other animals to walk this way!
*Recommend a book with an animal on the cover or in the story or a paranormal romance
TBR: The Raven Boys
New: Obsidian
7. Isaac Newton invented the cat door
*Recommend a book with a smart or nerdy character or a book where a character travels somewhere
TBR: The Alchemist
New: Blue Jeans and Coffee Beans
8. In 1963 a cat went to space
*Recommend a book with a 6 or a 3 in the page count or publishing date (any edition) or a book that sounds out of this world!
TBR: Memoirs of a Geisha
New: Tinderbox

Hi Nikki!
Mony has kindly offered to pair up with you. I would usually have you wait until the 28th and assign you during re-picks but since she has already offered, why not. But you need to get your picks for each other posted by the due date- May 28th please!!
You can pick for Mony (you can pick a book to read from either set of picks) and Mony can pick for you.
Nikki- please use Mony's preferred shelf- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Mony- please use Nikki's preferred shelf- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Have fun!

Hi Nikki!
Mony has kindly offered to pair up with you. I would usually ha..."
Sounds great!
I've renamed my shelf...please use this one. aaa-challenge-tbr
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...


I tried to give you a sample of some authors that you haven't read yet. (I've read all your TBRs & I loved those too.)
I think there might be "sarcasm, mermaids & unicorns, tacos, and naps" in some of these books...certainly a lot of sassy - sometimes snarky - women!
Happy June!
1. The oldest known pet cat existed 9,500 years ago
*Recommend a book that has been on your pickees shelf for awhile or a book that you read a long time ago and loved
TBR - Fangirl by by Rainbow Rowell

me - Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley...a classic!

2. Cats spend 70% of their lives sleeping
*Recommend a book with star(s) or a moon on the cover or a book with a dark cover
TBR - Vicious by L. J. Shen - bad ass guy...

Me - Angry God by L. J. Shen - also bad ass guy...Vicious's son...

3. A cat was the Mayor of an Alaskan town for 20 years
*Recommend a small-town romance or a book with an unusual title
TBR - Truth or Beard (Winston Brothers, #1) by Penny Reid

Me - Fallen Too Far (Rosemary Beach, #1; Too Far, #1)

4. The record for the longest cat ever is 48.5 inches
*Recommend a longer book or a book that is part of a long series
TBR- Rhapsodic (The Bargainer, #1) by Thalasse

Me - Managed (VIP #2) by Kristen Callihan...sassy girl

5. The richest cat in the world had £7 million
*Recommend a book with a wealthy character or a book set in England
TBR - Burn for Me (Hidden Legacy, #1) by Ilona Andrews

Me- That Guy by Kim Jones...wickedly funny sassy girl

6. Cats walk like camels and giraffes- Their walking sequence is both right feet first, followed by both left feet, so they move half of their body forward at once. Camels and giraffes are the only other animals to walk this way!
*Recommend a book with an animal on the cover or in the story or a paranormal romance
TBR- Four Psychos

Me - Wilder (The Wild Ones #3) by C. M. Owens

7. Isaac Newton invented the cat door
*Recommend a book with a smart or nerdy character or a book where a character travels somewhere
TBR- Signs of Cupidity (Heart Hassle #1) by Raven Kennedy - this book is amazing!

Me - Worth it by S. M. Shade

8. In 1963 a cat went to space
*Recommend a book with a 6 or a 3 in the page count or publishing date (any edition) or a book that sounds out of this world!
TBR- The Hating Game by Sally Thorne

Me - Darkfever By Karen Moning


Hey Kat! Thanks for these picks, they look great :)
Yes I read out of order sometimes if all the books are standalones xD Don't judge too harshly but I even read Harry Potter out of order :P
I just recently started trying audio books so I'll definitely try listening to at least one of these. Thanks again Kat!

Harry Potter out of order??


1. Shelf for a while
TBR: Impulse 4.04 Rating / 302 pgs.
NEW: The Truth About Forever 4.13 Rating / 374 pgs.


2. Dark Cover / Star Cover
TBR: The Devil 4.37 Rating / 232 pgs.
NEW: The Sun Is Also a Star 4.07 Rating / 384 pgs.


3. Small Town
NEW: The Best Man 3.92 Rating / 426 pgs.
TBR: A Bad Day for Sunshine 4.28 Rating / 400 pgs.


4. Long series
TBR: Ethan 4.31 Rating / 187 pgs
NEW: Bound by Honor 4.09 Rating / 253 pgs.


5. Wealthy character
NEW: Crowned by Hate 4.09 Rating / 188 pgs.
TBR: Beautifully Cruel 4.39 Rating / 319 pgs.


6. Animal in story
NEW: The Wallflower Wager 3.98 Rating / 368 pgs.
TBR: The Truth About Cowboys Rating 4.18 / 352 pgs.


7. Nerd / Travel
NEW: #Nerd 4.01 Rating / 530 pgs.
TBR: Real Dirty 4.32 Rating / 250 pgs.


8. 6 In Page Count (2nd in Kindle edition)
TBR: All In 4.50 rating / 296 pgs.
NEW: Autoboyography 4.27 rating / 407 pgs.



I tried to give you a sample of some authors that you haven't read yet. (I've read all your TBRs & I loved those too.)
I think there might be "sarcasm, mermaids & unicorns, ta..."
Wow, these are great! I'm definitely going to try a few that you suggested. Thank you so much for sending me some new authors and looking at what would work for me! I'm excited to make your list! Fallen Too Far and Darkfever look great!!!

1. The oldest known pet cat existed 9,500 years ago
*Recommend a book that has been on your pickees shelf for awhile or a book that you read a long time ago and loved
TBR: Scandalous
NEW: A Heart of Blood and Ashes
2. Cats spend 70% of their lives sleeping
*Recommend a book with star(s) or a moon on the cover or a book with a dark cover
TBR: The Devil in Apartment 13
NEW: The Business of Blood
3. A cat was the Mayor of an Alaskan town for 20 years
*Recommend a small-town romance or a book with an unusual title
TBR: Wyoming Nights
NEW: Phoenix Unbound
4. The record for the longest cat ever is 48.5 inches
*Recommend a longer book or a book that is part of a long series
TBR: Almost Heaven
NEW: War of Hearts
5. The richest cat in the world had £7 million
*Recommend a book with a wealthy character or a book set in England
TBR: A Really Bad Idea
NEW: The British Knight
6. Cats walk like camels and giraffes- Their walking sequence is both right feet first, followed by both left feet, so they move half of their body forward at once. Camels and giraffes are the only other animals to walk this way!
*Recommend a book with an animal on the cover or in the story or a paranormal romance
TBR: Dragon of Glass
NEW: Dark King
7. Isaac Newton invented the cat door
*Recommend a book with a smart or nerdy character or a book where a character travels somewhere
TBR: Waiting for the Sun
NEW: The Widow of Rose House
8. In 1963 a cat went to space
*Recommend a book with a 6 or a 3 in the page count or publishing date (any edition) or a book that sounds out of this world!
TBR: All Lined Up
NEW: Ice Planet Barbarians

1. The oldest known pet cat existed 9,500 years ago
*Recommend a book that has been on your pickees shelf..."
Hey Nikki,
Wow, some very cool picks...many are pretty unique...just what I like!
Ice Planet Barbarians (crazy plot!), Phoenix Unbound, Business of Blood. Love that these are all new to me. A big thank you for doing this!!

If repicks are needed, here are my helpers-
NancyH
Sonja

1. The oldest known pet cat existed 9,500 years ago
*Recommend a book that has been on your pickees shelf for awhile or a book that you read a long time ago and loved
TBR: When You Reach Me

Me: Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist

2. Cats spend 70% of their lives sleeping
*Recommend a book with star(s) or a moon on the cover or a book with a dark cover
TBR: Starry Eyes

Me: Stardust

3. A cat was the Mayor of an Alaskan town for 20 years
*Recommend a small-town romance or a book with an unusual title
TBR: Autoboyography

Me: Well Met

4. The record for the longest cat ever is 48.5 inches
*Recommend a longer book or a book that is part of a long series
TBR: The Overstory

Me: Winter

5. The richest cat in the world had £7 million
*Recommend a book with a wealthy character or a book set in England
TBR: Little Fires Everywhere

Me: Walk of Shame

6. Cats walk like camels and giraffes- Their walking sequence is both right feet first, followed by both left feet, so they move half of their body forward at once. Camels and giraffes are the only other animals to walk this way!
*Recommend a book with an animal on the cover or in the story or a paranormal romance
TBR: Tithe

Me: A Discovery of Witches

7. Isaac Newton invented the cat door
*Recommend a book with a smart or nerdy character or a book where a character travels somewhere
TBR: Brooklyn

Me: The Kiss Quotient

8. In 1963 a cat went to space
*Recommend a book with a 6 or a 3 in the page count or publishing date (any edition) or a book that sounds out of this world!
TBR: Cloud Atlas

Me: Conversations with Friends


1. Hot Vampire Kiss
2. Leather & Lace
3 Serial Love
4 Nixon's Promise
5. Riding the Heir
6. Taming the Vampire
7. A Discovery of Witches (not sure if this counts - it’s got romance but it’s not a heavy romance book - but a GREAT one none the less)
8.Officer off Limits

1. The oldest known pet cat existed 9,500 years ago
On your pickees shelf for awhile:
Year One by Nora Roberts - On your shelf for awhile
A book that you read a long time ago and loved:
Wizard's First Rule by Terry Goodkind - **NEW**


2. Cats spend 70% of their lives sleeping
A book with star(s) or a moon on the cover:
The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen - **NEW**
A book with a dark cover:
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness


3. A cat was the Mayor of an Alaskan town for 20 years
A small-town romance:
Virgin River by Robyn Carr - **NEW**
A book with an unusual title:
The Gutter Prayer by Gareth Ryder-Hanrahan


4. The record for the longest cat ever is 48.5 inches
A longer book:
- Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin
A book that is part of a long series:
- Naked in Death by J.D. Robb - **NEW**


5. The richest cat in the world had £7 million
A book with a wealthy character:
Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren - **NEW**
A book set in England:
While the Duke Was Sleeping by Sophie Jordan


6. Cats walk like camels and giraffes- Their walking sequence is both right feet first, followed by both left feet, so they move half of their body forward at once. Camels and giraffes are the only other animals to walk this way!
*A book with an animal on the cover:
Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis - **NEW**
A paranormal romance:
Sins of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon


7. Isaac Newton invented the cat door
*Recommend a book with a smart or nerdy character:
Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid - **NEW**
A book where a character travels somewhere:
The Guy in the Middle by Kate Stewart


8. In 1963 a cat went to space
*A 6 or a 3 in the page count or publishing date (any edition):
Becoming by Michelle Obama
A book that sounds out of this world!
Grimspace by Ann Aguirre - **NEW**



Now we can all go through our list of goodies and find something new to read for June....have fun!!
Thank you anyway NancyH and Sonja!

1. The oldest known pet cat existed 9,500 years ago
On your pickees shelf for awhile:
[book:Ye..."
Thank you, Suzanne!

Now we can all go throug..."
Thank YOU Fran! Always happy to help fill someone's bookshelf for the month!

1. Oldest Cat
TBR:[book:Cheat Codes|39..."
Thanks lovely! I can't wait to have time to start reading some of these :D

I finished my first pick and it was good, as the hot romance between Eve and Roarke always is - lol. You were right, this was the next one I needed to read in the series, so I am not sure why it wasn't on my TBR list. But I have read it now, so thank you for the nudge to get to it. I love this series! Survivor In Death

☘KathyD☘ wrote: "hi Nancy . . . hope you are doing well! here are your picks for June!
1. 😸 oldest known pet cat existed 9,500 years ago
Coming Undone, Lauren Dane — on your shelf since 2012 (tbr)
[..."

Here are your picks. I hope you find something you'll enjoy.
01. Recommend a book that has been on your pickees shelf for awhile or a book that you read a long time ago and loved.
..."
Finally got to one, Nayara!
I've been on the road since Saturday morning taking the kids to my family in Seattle and I got to listen to the audiobook of




😸 a cat was the Mayor of an Alaskan town for 20 years
All I Want, Jill Shalvis – 6/15/20 – ✮✮✮✮✰ — tbr
😸 record for the longest cat ever is 48.5 inches
Kitty and the Midnight Hour, Carrie Vaughn – 6/18/20 – ✮✮✮✮✰ — tbr

😸 a cat was the Mayor of an Alaskan town for 20 years
All I Want, Jill Shalvis –..."
Oh great glad you liked them!

Thank you again for the awesome recommendations!! I would have loved to read more of the picks but I'm juggling too many challenges and it's so hard to find books that satisfy ALL the themes haha!

I also managed to clear up my tbr as realised some of these ya books I'm no longer into and so moved into appropriate abandoned shelf. Thank you!

1. The oldest known pet cat existed 9,500 years ago
*Recommend a book that has been on your pickees shelf for awhile or a book that you read a..."
Thanks for the picks Mony! I read



1. The oldest known pet cat existed 9,500 years ago
*Recommend a book that has been on your pickees shelf for awhile or a book th..."
Glad to hear it! I've heard from a few people that Circe is a great read!

Hi Sari!
I read Riding the Heir from your list for me. I liked it! It was a nice ending to the trilogy- thanks for the push to get it off my tbr!

Reporting back on a few June book picks...
Yours
Ice Planet Barbarians - enjoyed this crazy read- omg, where do you find this one? 😲😉
A Heart of Blood and Ashes - held back to read in July with a group - looks good!
Mine
The Devil in Apartment 13 - worst romance book ever written - just NO! Minus 10**********
A Really Bad Idea - good little read about hot doc who plays sperm donor for best friend




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