2020 August Pick-It-For-Me CHALLENGE

[Becca da, Moderator Becca]

Sorry this is a little late! This is basically the same as June and July's. All credit is given to the MODS from the Romance Readers Reading Challenges group.

2020 August 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 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 if you would like to participate.

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

IMPORTANT DATES
Sign ups will remain open until August 1st(I can add you in if you would still like to participate!)
For your convenience a https://www.timeanddate.com/worldcloc... .

You’ll have until August 7th 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!✱

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!

~Becca<3

[Becca da, Moderator Becca]

I'll sign up!
Please use my want-to-read shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...!

[bookishcarli]

I’d like to sign up! Here’s my TBR list, Please at least consider doing a book from it! (And sorry if the link doesn’t work, I’m not very good with links.) https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[Aishwarya]

Hello, I am up for the challenge.

My want-to-read list : https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[Brooke, Mod available to do whatever needs done]

I would love to!
I need to up my reading game lol
Here’s my tbr: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[Carrie]

I'll give it a try, haven't done one for this group.

(In a fantasy/creepy mood if that helps)

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

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

I'd like to sign up!!
This is my tbr shelf:
want to read
Tell me if the link doesn't work, I'm not quite sure I did it correctly.


EDIT: I think I fixed it!!!

[Amelie]

I’d like to sign up!

Here’s my want-to-read shelf:
want-to-read

[Carrie]

Trisha wrote: "I'd like to sign up!!
This is my tbr shelf:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Tell me if the link doesn't work, I'm not quite sure I did it ..."

Your link just goes to the goodreads main page.

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Carrie wrote: "Trisha wrote: "I'd like to sign up!!
This is my tbr shelf:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Tell me if the link doesn't work, I'm not quite..."

I think I fixed it, let me know if it still doesn't work.

[Carrie]

Trisha wrote: "Carrie wrote: "Trisha wrote: "I'd like to sign up!!
This is my tbr shelf:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Tell me if the link doesn't work..."

Perfect.

[[deleted user]]

Here is my tbr shelf:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[Becca da, Moderator Becca]

Okay, pairs will be released soon!

[Brooke, Mod available to do whatever needs done]

Yay I’m so excited!! Sorry for the person who gets me I don’t have a ton a ton of options so good luck!

[Becca da, Moderator Becca]

PAIRS: You are picking for the person below you! Click your buddy's name to browse through their preferred shelf!

Becca
Aishwarya
Anika
Carrie
Brooke
Amelie
Sahara
Trisha
AnnabethChase

***EXAMPLE: Becca is picking Aishwarya,
Aishwarya is picking for Anika,
Anika is picking for Carrie, etc.

Please let me know if you're having any issues! THE FOLLOWING IS CREDITED TO RRRC GROUP

PICKING RULES:
February isn’t the only month that celebrates romance as August is considered Romance Awareness Month in an attempt to make sure people share the love all year long. Let’s explore the different romance subgenres this month to make sure everyone finds their perfect love story.

Contemporary
Recommend a book that either:
❤️ is labeled Contemporary or
❤️ has two people on the cover
❤️ has a surprise pregnancy or pretend relationship storyline

Historical
Recommend a book that either:
🧡 is labeled historical or
🧡 has just a woman on the cover
🧡 has a second chance storyline

LGBT (M/M, Lesbian Romance)
Recommend a book that either:
💛 is labeled LGBT, M/M, or Lesbian or
💛 has just a man on the cover
💛 has a best friends to lovers storyline

Paranormal
Recommend a book that either:
💚 is labeled paranormal, fantasy, or science fiction or
💚 has an animal on the cover or in the story
💚 has a creative or artistic cover (in your opinion)

Suspense
Recommend a book that either:
💙 is labeled suspense or
💙 has a character with secrets
💙 has a red or blue cover

Inspirational
Recommend a book that either:
💜 is labeled Inspirational or has a religious theme or
💜 has a cover with pastel colors
💜 has a sweet or wholesome character

Erotica
Recommend a book that either:
🖤 is labeled erotica or
🖤 has a cover that shows some skin
🖤 has an alpha male or enemies to lovers storyline

Western
Recommend a book that either:
💟 is labeled western or
💟 has a character the works outdoors
💟 has an orange, yellow, or tan cover

EXAMPLE: Becca is picking for Aishwarya
Contemporary
Recommend a book that either:
❤️ is labeled Contemporary or
❤️ has two people on the cover
❤️ has a surprise pregnancy or pretend relationship storyline
TBR: Fix Her Up (contemporary)
NEW: Always Never Yours(contemporary)

Once again, you have to pick AT LEAST one book per number/fact, you ONLY have to read ONE BOOK to complete this challenge, you have TILL August 7th to make recommendations to your "buddy." Friend them if their profile is not set to public. If you need any help, please contact me through GoodReads :).
~Becca<3

Have fun! So excited!

[Brooke, Mod available to do whatever needs done]

The pair one or what?

[Becca da, Moderator Becca]

Sorry, I just had to finish it!

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

Hi, I just had a bit of a doubt.
Just to be clear, I have to pick 8 (at least) books for my pickee (one from each sub genre) and to complete the challenge they have to read only one of the picked books? And it's the same for me? To complete the challenge I have to read only one book, but l will get 8 recommendations?

[Becca da, Moderator Becca]

Yes! You're correct!

[Amelie]

@ Sahara

I sent you a friend request, as your profile is set to private! :)

[Becca da, Moderator Becca]

Hi Aishwarya! Here are your picks! :)

Contemporary
Recommend a book that either:
❤️ is labeled Contemporary or
❤️ has two people on the cover
❤️ has a surprise pregnancy or pretend relationship storyline
TBR: If I Never Met You (contemporary)
NEW: The Fill-In Boyfriend (fluffy contemporary)

Historical
Recommend a book that either:
🧡 is labeled historical or
🧡 has just a woman on the cover
🧡 has a second chance storyline
TBR: I Killed Zoe Spanos (woman on cover)
NEW: Refugee (historical fiction)

LGBT (M/M, Lesbian Romance)
Recommend a book that either:
💛 is labeled LGBT, M/M, or Lesbian or
💛 has just a man on the cover
💛 has a best friends to lovers storyline
TBR: You Should See Me in a Crown (LGBT)
NEW: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (LGBTQ+)

Paranormal
Recommend a book that either:
💚 is labeled paranormal, fantasy, or science fiction or
💚 has an animal on the cover or in the story
💚 has a creative or artistic cover (in your opinion)
TBR: The Year of the Witching (paranormal (witches))
NEW: Twilight (paranormal (vampires) )

Suspense
Recommend a book that either:
💙 is labeled suspense or
💙 has a character with secrets
💙 has a red or blue cover
TBR: The Whisper Man
TBR: One of Us Is Lying

Inspirational
Recommend a book that either:
💜 is labeled Inspirational or has a religious theme or
💜 has a cover with pastel colors
💜 has a sweet or wholesome character
TBR: Always the Last to Know (pastel colors)
NEW: The Stand-In Boyfriend (sweet character)

Erotica
Recommend a book that either:
🖤 is labeled erotica or
🖤 has a cover that shows some skin
🖤 has an alpha male or enemies to lovers storyline
NEW: The Deal

Western
Recommend a book that either:
💟 is labeled western or
💟 has a character the works outdoors
💟 has an orange, yellow, or tan cover
TBR: Conversations with Friends (yellow cover)
NEW: The Simple Life (western)
HAPPY READING! <3

[Brooke, Mod available to do whatever needs done]

I’m almost done with mine for Amelie!

[Brooke, Mod available to do whatever needs done]

Pick it for me challenge for Amelie!
Contemporary
Recommend a book that either:
❤️ is labeled Contemporary or
❤️ has two people on the cover
❤️ has a surprise pregnancy or pretend relationship storyline
TBR: Me Before You
New: 8 weddings and a miracle https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

Historical
Recommend a book that either:
🧡 is labeled historical or
🧡 has just a woman on the cover
🧡 has a second chance storyline
TBR: Goddess in the machine
New: The Hedgewitch Queen https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

LGBT (M/M, Lesbian Romance)
Recommend a book that either:
💛 is labeled LGBT, M/M, or Lesbian or
💛 has just a man on the cover
💛 has a best friends to lovers story
New: A kind of romance

Paranormal
Recommend a book that either:
💚 is labeled paranormal, fantasy, or science fiction or
💚 has an animal on the cover or in the story
💚 has a creative or artistic cover (in your opinion)
TBR:Shatter Me
New: Paranormal Public https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

Suspense
Recommend a book that either:
💙 is labeled suspense or
💙 has a character with secrets
💙 has a red or blue cover
TBR: Every Day
New: Moonlight Masquerade A regency romance

Inspirational
Recommend a book that either:
💜 is labeled Inspirational or has a religious theme or
💜 has a cover with pastel colors
💜 has a sweet or wholesome character
TBR: The summer I turned pretty
New: True to you https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...

Erotica
Recommend a book that either:
🖤 is labeled erotica or
🖤 has a cover that shows some skin
🖤 has an alpha male or enemies to lovers storyline
TBR: Loveboat Taipei
New: Rush https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...

Western
Recommend a book that either:
💟 is labeled western or
💟 has a character the works outdoors
💟 has an orange, yellow, or tan cover
TBR: Legend
New: Annie’s Song https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...

Hopefully this works alright this is the first time I’ve done something like this!
Hope you find something Amelie!

[Becca da, Moderator Becca]

Anika wrote: "Do I write the books I picked over here???"

Yes!

[Amelie]

Thanks Brooke! :D

[Amelie]

These are my picks for Sahara! Happy Reading! :)

Contemporary
Recommend a book that is either:
❤️ is labeled Contemporary or ❤️ has two people on the cover or ❤️ has a surprise pregnancy or pretend relationship storyline

NEW: Fangirl
NEW: The Astonishing Colour of After


Historical
Recommend a book that is either:
🧡 is labeled historical or 🧡 has just a woman on the cover or 🧡 has a second chance storyline

NEW: Lovely War
NEW: Secrets of Santorini


LGBT
Recommend a book that is either:
💛 is labeled LGBT, M/M, or Lesbian or 💛 has just a man on the cover or 💛 has a best friends to lovers storyline

NEW: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
NEW: Girls of Paper and Fire


Paranormal
Recommend a book that is either:
💚 is labeled paranormal, fantasy, or science fiction or 💚 has an animal on the cover or in the story or 💚 has a creative or artistic cover (in your opinion)

TBR: Fallen
TBR: Dracula in Love


Suspense
Recommend a book that is either:
💙 is labeled suspense or 💙 has a character with secrets or 💙 has a red or blue cover

NEW: We Were Liars
NEW: Little Monsters


Inspirational
Recommend a book that is either:
💜 is labeled Inspirational or has a religious theme or 💜 has a cover with pastel colours or 💜 has a sweet or wholesome character

NEW: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
NEW: The Moonlight Dreamers


Erotica
Recommend a book that is either:
🖤 is labeled erotica or 🖤 has a cover that shows some skin or 🖤 has an alpha male or enemies to lovers storyline

TBR: Midnight Sun
NEW: City of Bones


Western
Recommend a book that is either:
💟 is labeled western or 💟 has a character the works outdoors or 💟 has an orange, yellow, or tan cover

TBR: Vampire Academy
NEW: Be Not Far from Me

[Carrie]

Brooke wrote: "Yay I’m so excited!! Sorry for the person who gets me I don’t have a ton a ton of options so good luck!"

Hi Brooke, I've sent you a friends request so I can see your shelf 😊

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

AnnabethChase wrote: "I’d like to sign up! Here’s my TBR list, Please at least consider doing a book from it! (And sorry if the link doesn’t work, I’m not very good with links.) https://www.goodreads.com/review/list......"

@AnnabethChase I sent you a friend request, your shelf was private :)

[Brooke, Mod available to do whatever needs done]

K Carrie I accepted it also I have a question do we have to read one from our TBR and a new one or just one in all?

[Carrie]

Brooke I'll have your book picks up tomorrow. Also I think it's just one over all.

[Brooke, Mod available to do whatever needs done]

Ok thank you!

[Carrie]

Hi Brooke, here are your August picks

Contemporary
Recommend a book that either:
❤️ is labeled Contemporary or
❤️ has two people on the cover
❤️ has a surprise pregnancy or pretend relationship storyline

TBR:Anna and the French Kiss
New:A Tale Dark & Grimm

Historical
Recommend a book that either:
🧡 is labeled historical or
🧡 has just a woman on the cover
🧡 has a second chance storyline

TBR:From Anna
New:Rooftoppers

LGBT (M/M, Lesbian Romance)
Recommend a book that either:
💛 is labeled LGBT, M/M, or Lesbian or
💛 has just a man on the cover
💛 has a best friends to lovers storyline

TBR:The Ruins of Gorlan
New:Mooncakes

Paranormal
Recommend a book that either:
💚 is labeled paranormal, fantasy, or science fiction or
💚 has an animal on the cover or in the story
💚 has a creative or artistic cover (in your opinion)

TBR:Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
New:Begone the Raggedy Witches

Suspense
Recommend a book that either:
💙 is labeled suspense or
💙 has a character with secrets
💙 has a red or blue cover

TBR:Cinder
New:The Dragon Warrior

Inspirational
Recommend a book that either:
💜 is labeled Inspirational or has a religious theme or
💜 has a cover with pastel colors
💜 has a sweet or wholesome character

TBR:Little Women
New:A Snicker of Magic

Erotica
Recommend a book that either:
🖤 is labeled erotica or
🖤 has a cover that shows some skin
🖤 has an alpha male or enemies to lovers storyline

TBR:Beauty and the Beast: A Latter-Day Tale
New:Red Queen

Western
Recommend a book that either:
💟 is labeled western or
💟 has a character the works outdoors
💟 has an orange, yellow, or tan cover

TBR:The Bad Beginning
New: Geek Girl

Happy Reading

[Brooke, Mod available to do whatever needs done]

Thank you Carrie!

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

My picks for AnnabethChase!!

Contemporary
Recommend a book that either:
❤️ is labeled Contemporary or
❤️ has two people on the cover
❤️ has a surprise pregnancy or pretend relationship storyline
TBR: Fangirl
New: Little Fires Everywhere

Historical
Recommend a book that either:
🧡 is labeled historical or
🧡 has just a woman on the cover
🧡 has a second chance storyline
TBR: From Ash and Stone
New: Dark and Deepest Red

LGBT (M/M, Lesbian Romance)
Recommend a book that either:
💛 is labeled LGBT, M/M, or Lesbian or
💛 has just a man on the cover
💛 has a best friends to lovers storyline
TBR: Red, White & Royal Blue
New: The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue

Paranormal
Recommend a book that either:
💚 is labeled paranormal, fantasy, or science fiction or
💚 has an animal on the cover or in the story
💚 has a creative or artistic cover (in your opinion)
TBR: House of Earth and Blood
New: Loki: Where Mischief Lies/The Martian

Suspense
Recommend a book that either:
💙 is labeled suspense or
💙 has a character with secrets
💙 has a red or blue cover
TBR: Five Feet Apart
New: Don't Read the Comments

Inspirational
Recommend a book that either:
💜 is labeled Inspirational or has a religious theme or
💜 has a cover with pastel colors
💜 has a sweet or wholesome character
TBR: Eleanor & Park
New: Kind of Cursed/The Flatshare

Erotica
Recommend a book that either:
🖤 is labeled erotica or
🖤 has a cover that shows some skin
🖤 has an alpha male or enemies to lovers storyline
TBR: Moment of Truth
New: The Unhoneymooners/The Hating Game

Western
Recommend a book that either:
💟 is labeled western or
💟 has a character the works outdoors
💟 has an orange, yellow, or tan cover
TBR: The City of Brass
New: It's Not PMS, It's You

[Carrie]

I never received any picks.

[Becca da, Moderator Becca]

Okay, I will be privately messaging everyone who didn't make their picks yet.

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

I didn't receive any either.

[bookishcarli]

Thanks Trisha! Also I am working on yours Becca!

[Becca da, Moderator Becca]

Thanks!

[Carrie]

Becca da wrote: "Okay, I will be privately messaging everyone who didn't make their picks yet."

I can help with re-picks if people don't get back to you.

[Becca da, Moderator Becca]

Okay

[Carrie]

Thank you but all mine are new, and none are from my shelf I listed.

[Becca da, Moderator Becca]

I think I forgot to mention that at least four of the picks have to be from the person's preferred shelf and at least four of them have to be new.

[Trisha (semi-hiatus)]

@ Becca, sorry for being a bit impatient, but I still haven't received any picks?

[Brooke, Mod available to do whatever needs done]

So Becca I know I haven’t been super involved as a mod recently so if you want I can message Sahara. She’s also on another group I’m a mod of so that gives me another excuse XD

[Carrie]

Becca da wrote: "I think I forgot to mention that at least four of the picks have to be from the person's preferred shelf and at least four of them have to be new."

You didn't forget it's in the original post.

[Becca da, Moderator Becca]

Brooke wrote: "So Becca I know I haven’t been super involved as a mod recently so if you want I can message Sahara. She’s also on another group I’m a mod of so that gives me another excuse XD"

I already did, but she didn't respond :(

[Brooke, Mod available to do whatever needs done]

I could message her again

[Becca da, Moderator Becca]

Okay!

[Aishwarya]

Hello Ankita,

Here are your picks :

Contemporary
Recommend a book that either:
❤️ is labeled Contemporary or
❤️ has two people on the cover
❤️ has a surprise pregnancy or pretend relationship storyline
TBR: Listen to Your Heart

Historical
Recommend a book that either:
🧡 is labeled historical or
🧡 has just a woman on the cover
🧡 has a second chance storyline
TBR: Throne of Glass

LGBT (M/M, Lesbian Romance)
Recommend a book that either:
💛 is labeled LGBT, M/M, or Lesbian or
💛 has just a man on the cover
💛 has a best friends to lovers storyline
TBR: What If It's Us

Paranormal
Recommend a book that either:
💚 is labeled paranormal, fantasy, or science fiction or
💚 has an animal on the cover or in the story
💚 has a creative or artistic cover (in your opinion)
TBR: B*WITCH

Suspense
Recommend a book that either:
💙 is labeled suspense or
💙 has a character with secrets
💙 has a red or blue cover
TBR: The Guest List

Inspirational
Recommend a book that either:
💜 is labeled Inspirational or has a religious theme or
💜 has a cover with pastel colors
💜 has a sweet or wholesome character
TBR: Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies about Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be

Erotica
Recommend a book that either:
🖤 is labeled erotica or
🖤 has a cover that shows some skin
🖤 has an alpha male or enemies to lovers storyline
NEW: Bared to You

Western
Recommend a book that either:
💟 is labeled western or
💟 has a character the works outdoors
💟 has an orange, yellow, or tan cover
TBR: Pulp
HAPPY READING! <3

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