2020 July Pick-It-For-Me Challenge

[Aiswrya]

2020 July PIFM 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:

✱✱ When it comes to ordering drinks at coffee shops: ✱✱

1. It takes me a grand total of 5 seconds to get my order in.
2. I like ‘em with all the bells and whistles!


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

IMPORTANT DATES
Sign ups will remain open until June 23rd, 2020, 6 PM US EDT.
For your convenience a Time Zone Converter.

You’ll have until June 28th, 2020, 6 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!✱

[Aiswrya]

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!

[Aiswrya]

2020 July PIFM Challenge - Participants

Group 1: It takes me a grand total of 5 seconds to get my order in.
Aiswrya
Laura
Kate
Nancy H
MountainKat
ZaraS
Nikitha
Courtney
Carina
Lekshmy
HeatherMarie
Chaos Book Reviews
Mary-Megan
Aminko


Group 2: I like ‘em with all the bells and whistles!
Fran(Private)
Mony(Private)
LaurLa
Tonya

[Aiswrya]

2020 July PIFM Challenge- Pairings

Please pick for the person below you in your group, the person at the bottom picks for the person at the top. For example - Lekshmy picks for Mary-Megan, MountainKat picks for Lekshmy.

*= picks given

Group 1: It takes me a grand total of 5 seconds to get my order in.
*Lekshmy
*Mary-Megan
*Laura
*Aiswrya
*HeatherMarie
*Nikitha
*Courtney
*Kate
*Nancy H
*KathyD
*ZaraS
*Carina
*Aminko
*Chaos Book Reviews
*MountainKat

Group 2: I like ‘em with all the bells and whistles!
*Gabriella
*Fran(Private)
LaurLa
*Mony(Private)
*Sonja
*Tonya


Becca Da - Picks for Carrie
Carrie - Picks for Becca Da

[Aiswrya]

2020 July PIFM Challenge - Picking Rules

Did you know your drink choices say a lot about your personality? What does yours say about you?

1 Mocha - Coffee & Chocolate! What's not to love?
The Mocha Drinker is still a bit of a kid at heart, as is evidenced by their preference for a coffee drink that doesn’t really taste like coffee. The Mocha Drinker can be identified by their friendly, outgoing attitude and penchant for showing you pictures of their pets. They’re totally adorable and one of the greatest friends. If you ever invite a Mocha Drinker out to dinner, you can be sure you’ll always have a friend with whom to split dessert!
Recommend a book that has a child or an animal in the story or the cover.

2 Americano - Espresso + Hot water
The Americano Drinker is the type of person who imagines themselves to be edgy, but is really just a big teddy bear, because let’s face it, the Americano is just watered-down regular coffee. The Americano Drinker’s favorite hobbies include writing their ambitious screenplays in a Moleskin journal, attending concerts for bands that were popular two years ago, and foreign films that they will over-explain to you!
Recommend a book with a creative cover or a book with a character that speaks a foreign language or one with a character that works in the entertainment industry

3 Shaken Iced Tea
Introducing the Shaken Iced Tea Drinker, the girl who looks better in those Fabletics fashions than Kate Hudson herself. She walks or bikes everywhere, not only for her own health, but for the health of the environment, and has some tattoo on her body that she got when she was backpacking through Asia. She can master the most advanced of yoga poses without breaking a sweat. You’d hate her if she weren’t so nice, but it’s her kind heart and good soul that make her a must in your friend file.
Recommend a book with a hottie on the cover or with a character involved in eco-friendliness or a character that spends a lot of time outdoors.

4 Cappuccino 
Are you lusting over the Chanel runway or saving your cash for an investment pair of Prada pumps? Sophisticated and sexy, the Cappuccino Drinker oozes international appeal. With a keen eye for detail and a perfectionist streak, Cappuccino Drinkers live life on their terms and in style. They imagine themselves to be a bit more European than most, and love the finer things in life, so if you’re thinking of dating a Cappuccino Drinker, be prepared to shell out some cash!
Recommend a book with a rich character or one with a clothing accessory on the cover or a book set in Europe

5 Flat White - Espresso + Steamed Milk + Foam
Ah, the Flat White, a drink that is huge in Australia and which many coffee connoisseurs take very seriously! While most people with taste buds know that a Flat White is pretty terrible, the Flat White Drinker insists upon its merits. That stubbornness is a major trait of this coffee addict, who will debate you on any subject, especially the nerd specialties: books, music, movies, history, and TV. The Flat White Drinker has a few skeletons in the closet, though: while they talk about all their favorite independent coffee shops, they hold a secret Starbucks addiction that could destroy their whole street cred.
Recommend a book with a white cover or one with a nerdy character

6 Espresso
If the Espresso Drinker isn’t your Italian grandpa, they’re the person you’ve always been a bit too intimidated to talk to. Espresso Drinkers are leaders of the pack, and they never take no for an answer. They feel the need to show off a bit more (the proof is in the tiny cups), which is why you might see them eating or smoking outside, a brooding-yet-sexy look on their face. If you’re looking for flattery, you won’t get it from the Espresso Drinker: they’re straightforward to the point of bluntness, and have hurt more than a few people in their life with their refusal to sugarcoat.
Recommend a book with an alpha male/ female or a book that starts with a letter from "ESPRESSO".

7 Latte
Latte Drinkers are all about the Look, and are your ideal choice for interior design or fashion, because they understand beauty and the effort it requires. Sweet and honest, the Latte Drinker is an urban dweller with a suburban core, meaning that they love the conveniences they get in the big city, but keep to their close circle of friends and family and enjoy a little bit more chill time. Catch them living some of their fabulous life on their endless Instagram shots, and remember that if you need a bit of help picking out that first date or job interview outfit, the Latte Drinker has your back.
Recommend a book with an urban setting or a character who is active on social media.

8 Seasonal Drinks
Big kids at heart, Seasonal Drinkers still love traditions that make them feel warm and fuzzy inside, like trick-or-treating or watching a certain Christmas movie on Christmas Eve. Their excitement is infectious, and they are some of the best people to have around when you’re feeling low, because their optimistic outlook is just what you need. Seasonal Drinkers may be a bit overzealous in the affections, and tend to fall in love easily. Lovers and not fighters, Seasonal Drinkers have been there and done that, but that won’t stop them from taking chances again and again.
Recommend a book with "Insta love" (or MCs have instant attraction towards one another) or a book with anything seasonal in it (holidays/ sporting events/ once-a-year activities etc.)

[Aiswrya]

**You do not need to include a preferred shelf if you would like to use your tbr shelf.

If you have a preferred shelf, PLEASE include the link with it when you post it in this thread. It really helps the hosts when listing the participants and pairings. Thank you!!

[Aiswrya]

I'm in! Group 1

[Trip]

I'm in! Group 1 I don't really drink coffee, I usually get a smoothie or hot chocolate, thanks xx

Use my tbr shelf 😊

[Kate]

Definitely group 1...I don't even drink coffee so it's normally a hot chocolate or tea. 😄

Use This Shelf - TBR Romance

[Fran, Moderator]

I'm in! I will say Group 2....there are usually a few steps involved :)
The joy of ordering on the Starbucks app!

(private profile, happy to friend anyone who picks for me)

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

[Nancy H]

I'm in. Group 1

[Mony]

Group 2 for me!

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

[MountainKat, Moderator]

It takes me all of 5 seconds! But tea with no sugar or hot chocolate is pretty easy. 😉 The hardest part for me is the stupid sizes! 🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

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

[Zara's Retreat]

I'm in again, please.

1. It takes me a grand total of 5 seconds to get my order in.

Preferred shelf: pickit4me

[Nikitha]

I'm in! Books and coffee is just too hard for me to resist. Group 1 please

[Courtney]

I don't like to make too much of a fuss. I do order almond milk, but that's it. I'm Group 1.

July Pick for Me List

[Carina]

1. Use https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[Lekshmy]

Groupn1 pls..

[HeatherMarie]

Group 1 please. I don't drink coffee. Tea or horchata are great though.
0-picking

[LaurLa]

OH! Depends on my mood :-D And today I feel like all the bells and whistles ;-)
04-pick-me-please

[Jamie - The Bookish Attitude]

group 1 for me, I'm either a cappuccino or a hot chocolate depending on the day. Normally I know before I walk into the store

please use my tbr-owned shelf.
*will tag later*

[Mary-Megan]

I'm in group 1.

Please use: pifm

[Aminko]

I'm definitely Group 1 :-)

Please use my Next Up 2020 shelf.

[Tonya Marie]

I'm in!!! I'm creating a shelf called pick it for me - please use that.

✱✱ When it comes to ordering drinks at coffee shops: ✱✱

1. At chains, I'm a "mobile order, drive thru" kind of girl
2. At the locals, I'm a sucker for a cute design in my latte! :)

Updated to add link to shelf

[Aiswrya]

Updated till here :)

[Sonja]

I’ll go with group 2. I usually have a couple specifications though I almost always know what I want when I get there! Please use my PIFM shelf. It's in order of 'need' to read! Thank you!! can’t believe we’re already talking July... 😳🤯😱

[☘KathyD☘]

i don’t drink coffee, so i’ll go with 1. . .c-m-g-40

[Gabriella]

Just in the nick of time, group 2 for me :)
Please use PIFM.

[Aiswrya]

It's 6 PM :) I'll post the pairings shortly!

[Aiswrya]

Rules and Pairings are up. Have fun!!

[Gabriella]

Hey, Fran! I tried picking up books that were in your shelf the longest, so they also have a chance to be read. I hope you like the choices :)

1 Mocha
TBR - Into the Light
NEW - Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

2 Americano
TBR - In Other Words, Love
NEW - Fated

3 Shaken Iced Tea
TBR - Hot Vampire Kiss
NEW - Logan

4 Cappuccino
TBR - Handcuffs and Leather
NEW - Montana Sky

5 Flat White
TBR - The One You Want
NEW - Everything Leads to You

6 Espresso
TBR - Paris A to Z
NEW - S.

7 Latte
TBR - One Night of Sin
NEW - Gone Girl

8 Seasonal Drinks
TBR - Christmas Lovers
NEW - The Christmas Cookie Club

[Trip]

For Aiswrya! This has probably been my favorite picks in ages, I almost had too many ideas. We seem to have similar tastes and variety of genres, so I tried to reflect that in these picks and hope you enjoy them. Let me know if want any repicks 😊

Mocha
[TBR] [Child]
[New] [Animal]

Americano
[TBR] [Entertainment/Music]
[New] [Entertainment/Writer]

Shaken Iced Tea
[TBR] [Hottie]
[New] [Outdoors]

Cappuccino
[TBR] [Europe]
[New] [Europe]

Flat White
[TBR] [White cover]
[New] [White cover]

Espresso
[TBR] [P]
[New] [S]

Latte
[TBR] [Urban]
[New] [Social Media]

Seasonal Drinks
[TBR] [Christmas]
[New] [Christmas]

[Sonja]

Yay, I'll be picking for you, Tonya! I should have your picks tomorrow! :)

[Aiswrya]

Laura wrote: "For Aiswrya! this has probably been my favorite picks in ages, I almost had to many ideas. We seem to have similar tastes and variety of genres, so I tried to reflect that in these picks and hope y..."

These are amazing! Lots of interesting options :) I'm very excited for July!! Thank you!

[HeatherMarie]

Hi Nikitha!
Here are your picks for July. Hope you find something great to read!
1.Mocha
TBR: Sweet Tea and Sympathy (animals-memorable flamingo encounter)
New:Ellie and the Harpmaker (animal- pet pheasant)


2. Americano
TBR: Alex, Approximately (creative cover)
New: Acting on Impulse (works in entertainment)


3. Shaken Iced Tea
TBR: An Affair to Dismember (outdoors...this is a bit of a stretch here, but there is a hilarious scene involving an owl so I'm counting it)
New: Bittersweet (outdoors- apple orchard)


4. Cappuccino
TBR: Pretty Face (Europe)
New: A Curious Beginning (Europe- this is a great historical mystery series)


5. Flat White
TBR:The Kiss Quotient (nerdy- heroine is an economist)
New: Talk Sweetly to Me (nerdy- heroine is an astronomer)


6. Espresso
TBR: Red, White & Royal Blue (ESPRESSO)
New:Cold-Hearted Rake (alpha hero)


7. Latte
TBR: Love Her or Lose Her (urban setting)
New: Can't Escape Love (character active on social media- heroine has a blogging empire and she met the hero watching his puzzle-based Twitch channel)


8. Seasonal Drinks
TBR: Exclusively Yours (Instalove)
New: Hard Time (Instalove)

[Trip]

Aiswrya wrote: "Laura wrote: "For Aiswrya! this has probably been my favorite picks in ages, I almost had to many ideas. We seem to have similar tastes and variety of genres, so I tried to reflect that in these pi..."

Yay! Thanks, I'm glad you like them and be interested to see what you think. Enjoy 😊

[Nancy H]

Hi KathyD,
I am delighted to be picking for you and will have your picks up.in the morning. We are havi g thunderstorms now and I do not like to ve on the computer when things are cracking.

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Laurla!
Here are your picks for July- I hope you find a goodie in here! I added to my own tbr after looking through your shelves :)


1 Mocha
TBR - Wild Hunger

2 Americano
TBR - Starting from Scratch
NEW - Opening Up

3 Shaken Iced Tea
TBR - Sweet Surrender
NEW - The Engagement Gift

4 Cappuccino
TBR - It Happened One Autumn
NEW - The Devil in Disguise

5 Flat White
TBR - Hot Winter Nights
NEW -Whiskey D*ck

6 Espresso
TBR - Room at the Inn
NEW - Mountain of Evil

7 Latte
TBR - Asking For a Friend
NEW - Stud Finder

8 Seasonal Drinks
NEW - The Boss Who Stole Christmas

Happy Reading!

[Fran, Moderator]

Gabriella wrote: "Hey, Fran! I tried picking up books that were in your shelf the longest, so they also have a chance to be read. I hope you like the choices :)

1 Mocha
TBR - Into the Light
NEW - [b..."

Thank you Gabriella for the picks! I see a few I would like to try- one of the romance titles that you suggested or one of my tbr romances....I will let you know!

[Mony]

Hi Sonja!
Here are your books...hope you like them!

Recommend a book that has a child in the story.
Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr (TBR)
Smooth Talking Stranger by Kleypas (My shelf) (hot hot hot book boyfriend)

2 Recommend a book with a character in the entertainment industry
Fall by Kristen Callihan (TBR)
Midnight Blue by Shen (My shelf) (great rocker romance)

3 Recommend a book with a hottie on the cover or a character that spends a lot of time outdoors.
Wild at Heart by K.A. Tucker (TBR)
Melt for You (Slow Burn #2) by J.T. Geissinger (My shelf) (Hot Scot Book Boyfriend)

4 Cappuccino 
Recommend a book set in Europe
Daring and the Duke by Sarah MacLean (TBR)
The Bride by Julie Garwood (My shelf) ( my all time fave HR)

5 Recommend a book with a nerdy character
Chaos Theory (Nerds of Paradise #2) by Merry Farmer (TBR)
Wilder (The Wild Ones #3) by Owens (My shelf) - quirky, laugh out loud & looove)

6 Espresso
Recommend a book with an alpha male or a book that starts with a letter from "ESPRESSO".
Rock Bottom Girl by Lucy Score (TBR)
The Dark Highlander (Highlander #5) by Karen Marie Moning (My shelf) - THE sexiest Scot of all books I've read 😉 😮 💖

7 Recommend a book with an urban setting or a character who is active on social media.
If I Never Met You by Mhairi McFarlane (TBR)
Before Girl by Canterbary (My shelf) (hot doc and a sweet hot read)
(hot doc that makes you melt) 👏😉
8 Recommend a book with MCs who have instant attraction or with sporting events
An Offer From a Gentleman (Bridgertons #3) by Julia Quinn (TBR)
Teardrop Shot by Tijan (My shelf) (great story -same author as Enemies)


Bonus - Sonja, I see you love HR books - here are my favourites

[Mony]

Fran wrote: "Hi Laurla!
Here are your picks for July- I hope you find a goodie in here! I added to my own tbr after looking through your shelves :)


I loved The Boss Who Stole Christmas...great little story!

[Zara's Retreat]

Hi Carina,

Here are my picks for you:

1. TBR: A Texan On Her Doorstep (horses on cover)
New: The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers (cat in title)

2. TBR: Santa's on His Way (creative cover)
New: The Printed Letter Bookshop (creative cover)

3. TBR: Tribal Blood (hottie on cover)
New: Girt (hottie on cover)

4. TBR: Trouble in High Heels (heels)
New: Mum on the Run (many clothing accessories on cover)

5. TBR: Unspoken (white cover)
New: The Widow (white cover)

6. TBR: Every Deep Desire (starts with the letter 'E')
New: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (starts with the letter 'E')

7. TBR: The Starless Sea (urban-fantasy)
New: The Wedding Date (urban setting)

8. TBR: The Christmas Key (Christmas - once-a-year event)
New: That Summer (summer - once-a-year event)

[Kate]

Picks for Nancy H – Group 1

1. Mocha - Coffee & Chocolate! What's not to love?
Recommend a book that has a child or an animal in the story or the cover.
TBR: No Judgments by Meg Cabot. Dog on the Cover.

2. Americano - Espresso + Hot water
Recommend a book with a creative cover or a book with a character that speaks a foreign language or one with a character that works in the entertainment industry
New: Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren. Creative Cover.

3. Shaken Iced Tea
Recommend a book with a hottie on the cover or with a character involved in eco-friendliness or a character that spends a lot of time outdoors.
New: That Second Chance by Meghan Quinn

4. Cappuccino
Recommend a book with a rich character or one with a clothing accessory on the cover or a book set in Europe
TBR: Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore. Rich Character.

5. Flat White - Espresso + Steamed Milk + Foam
Recommend a book with a white cover or one with a nerdy character
TBR: Public Secrets by Nora Roberts. White Cover.

6. Espresso
Recommend a book with an alpha male/ female or a book that starts with a letter from "ESPRESSO".
TBR: Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center. Strong Female Character.

7. Latte
Recommend a book with an urban setting or a character who is active on social media.
New: Dating-ish by Penny Reid. Urban Setting.

8. Seasonal Drinks
Recommend a book with "Insta love" (or MCs have instant attraction towards one another) or a book with anything seasonal in it (holidays/ sporting events/ once-a-year activities etc.)
New: Batter of Wits by Karla Sorenson. Once a Year Event.

[Becca da]

I would like to sign up! I don't drink coffee, but Ima go with 1.

Please use this shelf for me: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[☘KathyD☘]

hi Zara. . .we don’t have much in common on our shelves, so I hope you enjoy any “new” picks you read. . .happy reading!

☕ Mocha – Coffee & Chocolate! What’s not to love?
Unicorn Magic, Roz Marshall — unicorn on the cover (tbr)
Magic Bites, Ilona Andrews — lion on the cover (new)

☕ Americano – Espresso + Hot water
Stockholm Diaries, Caroline,, Rebecca Hunter — character speaks a foreign language (tbr)
We Own Tonight, Corinne Michaels — character works in entertainment (new)

☕ Shaken Iced Tea
Tempted By the Pack, Anne Marsh — character spends time outdoors (tbr)
After Care: a romance for the over 40, L.B. Dunbar — hottie on the cover (new)

☕ Cappuccino
In the Billionaires Club, Roxy Callahan — features a rich character (tbr)
Dangerous Highlander, Donna Grant — set in Europe (new)

☕ Flat White – Espresso + Steamed Milk + Foam
The Wedding Promise, Melinda Curtis — white cover (tbr)
Neanderthal Seeks Human, Penny Reid — features a nerdy character (new)

☕ Espresso
Shopping for a Billionaire, Julia Kent — title begins with an “S” (tbr)
Slave to Sensation, Nalini Singh — features an alpha male (new)

☕ Latte
It’s a Mall World After All, Janette Rallison — urban setting (tbr)
Naked in Death, J.D. Robb — urban setting (new)

☕ Seasonal Drinks
Holiday Escape, Jean C. Gordon — seasonal story (tbr)
Dark Lover, J.R. Ward — “insta-love” story (new)

[☘KathyD☘]

Nancy H wrote: "Hi KathyD,
I am delighted to be picking for you and will have your picks up.in the morning. We are havi g thunderstorms now and I do not like to ve on the computer when things are cracking."

i don’t blame you! i look forward to your post! =)

[Nancy H]

Hi KathyD,
I just finished your picks, and if you need more, or others, please let me know. I hope you find something you like!

Mocha: Child in story - Even the Score Animal on cover - Just One of the Guys
( I loved this one!)

Americano: Entertainment industry - Cake; Foreign language - The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris (another of my all-time favorites, because I like chocolate and Paris!)


Shaken Iced Tea: Two with a hottie on the cover - Jock Row and Real Men Last All Night


Cappuccino: Two with rich characters - Tempt the Playboy and Flirting With Danger (one of my all-time favorite series)


Flat White: White cover - The Five Stages of Falling in Love; Nerdy character - Nerd in Shining Armor ( a fun book )


Espresso: Two that start with an 'S' from ESPRESSO - Savage Prince and Save a Truck, Ride a Redneck (another fun one!)


Latte: Urban setting - Mr. Dickens and His Carol; Urban setting, social media, romance, and edge-of-your-seat suspense - Meet Me in Barcelona


Seasonal Drinks: Insta-love - Jesse; Seasonal - A Summer at Sea


Happy reading!

[Nancy H]

Thank you, Kate,
These look great! Now to decide which one to start with.....Hmmmm. Happy reading to you.

Kate wrote: "Picks for Nancy H – Group 1

1. Mocha - Coffee & Chocolate! What's not to love?
Recommend a book that has a child or an animal in the story or the cover.
TBR: No Judgments by Meg Ca..."

[Aiswrya]

Becca da wrote: "I would like to sign up! I don't drink coffee, but Ima go with 1.

Please use this shelf for me: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."

Hi Becca, the sign ups closed yesterday. I'll wait to see if anyone else wants to sign up, otherwise I'll pick some books for you this weekend :)

[Aiswrya]

HeatherMarie, I'll work on your picks Friday evening/ Saturday morning. Sorry to keep you waiting!!