2015 February Pick-It-For-Me Challenge

[Breann]

MountainKat wrote: "Breann, if you need more help with repicks, I will be glad to help!"

Fran wrote: "I can help with repicks if you need me Breann :)"

Thanks!

[Breann]

Tammie wrote: "Sounds great on Burned...can we start it after mid-month? I love this series!
"

Sounds like a plan

ETA: I set up a thread https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Shelby]

Breann wrote: "Shelby wrote: "Gah! This is agony watching all these pretty picks go out and not being in the mix. :("

Not too much longer now :D"

*giddy bounce*

[Elke]

Fran wrote: "Elke wrote: "Ok Ana, Here are your picks! Hope you like them, if not I can try again!! Happy Reading!!

Snow White: Shatter Me -one of your older ones from your TBR and it is whit..."


Thanks Fran....it is better! Hope the pain doesn't come back! :D

[Logan]

I know I'm terribly late to this party, but is there any way I could join for re-picks? Then Shelby and I could pick for each other.

And she knows just what I like. *snort*

pifm

[Breann]

Logan (~Daeris the Shadow Elf Queen~) wrote: "I know I'm terribly late to this party, but is there any way I could join for re-picks? Then Shelby and I could pick for each other.

And she knows just what I like. *snort*

pifm"

Just in time! :D

[Logan]

Yay!

[Pamela Su]

Eeeeeep!!! Tania!

I got my dates mixed up with another challenge. I'll be picking for you now. So sorry!

[~~*Julie]

Kimberly. . I am so sorry this has taken so long. I have actually started to write recommendations for you three different times now and have delete them... Grrr....
So this was a little difficult because we have very few books in common, a whopping 8. Lol. But this is all about new experiences so I am hoping that you don't hate everything that I recommend!

Snow White: I am going to recommend Boundaries When to Say Yes and How to Say No by Henry Cloud. This has been on your TBR Shelf a while and has a white cover. Also I have a book on my dresser that is very similar as I need to get some stuff right in my life. Maybe you can send me the cliff notes to boundaries? Or not...lol..

Ariel: Hmm. A book near water or a YA. I am giving you a twofer and going to recommend Maggie Stievater's Scorpio Races. It is about water horses. Very unusual. I really loved it and thought it was a great read. Very different than what it looks like you have read before.

Belle: going to recommend Guilty Pleasures by Laurel K. Hamilton. not sure if it's technically a shifter romance. She doesn't discriminate. She gets it on with everyone but she is a kick ass female heroine. Some major love interests going on.

Cinderella: the s.e.c.r.e.t. shared by adaline marie... sounds hot. Going to add it to my tbr list. Recommend a book with a blue cover or a book that has been released in the last 6 months.

Anna: Recommend a book snow or ice on the cover or that takes place near the snow. Or a book with a lot of hype that you think your pickee will love.

Repunzel: a book I would not normally pick up on my own but was recommend to me now I LOVE LOVE LOVE HIM. The Joe Ledger Series by Jonathan maberry. You can start with patient zero. He also has a YA series if you are down for some zombies. I would promise you will get HOOKED. He is a brilliant author.

Tiana: miracle on the 17th green by james Patterson.. cant go wrong with james patterson. It's green

Mulan: anything by Charlaine harris.. the Sookie Stackhouses were good but i loved her Grave sight series and her Real Murder book. That one is a stand alone book.

I hope you fine something that you don't think sucks! Lol
I once again apologize for taking forever!

[Sunshine]

Kathy wrote: "Here (finally) are my picks for you Sunshine! I had a tough time finding some of the new ones...we share a few too many books! ;)
Happy Reading and Enjoy!

Snow White
Twisted TBR
[b..."

Hi Kathy,

When I first saw the picks, my brain exploded. All I could think was... WOW!!!

Thank you

For my NEW picks I will add for February
[[book:Extreme Exposure]
Behind Closed Doors


For my TBR picks
Sought
Hold on to Me


...and hopefully a couple more

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A shout out to MacWolf01[Elise]!

Thanks for all the great picks! There are several I'm hoping to read in February....and all of them, if time allows. Thanks so much for all your time and consideration!

[Pamela Su]

Hi Tania!

Here are my picks for you. I hope you find something you like.

Snow White: Come Away with Me (TBR)

Ariel: The Last Time I Was Me (TBR)

Belle: Venetia (NEW) You don't seem to have read anything by Georgette Heyer. Her writing style is not like today's historical romances but I saw that you have read some classics (which are even older!) and enjoyed them. So I hope you find this enjoyable if you try it out.

Cinderella: A Reason To Believe (TBR)
Runabout (NEW) I was given this book for my 13th birthday because of the author's name. I am not a big fan of small town Americana historical romances but Pamela Morsi became one of my all-time favourite authors. I hope you enjoy this if you choose to read it.

Anna: Kodiak's Claim (TBR)
Club Shadowlands (NEW) Lots of hype! I rather enjoyed it and you don't seem opposed to BDSM books.

Rapunzel: Rock Me (NEW) - I loved this book! I hope you don't mind reading out of sequence. It can be read as a standalone. Really sexy hero!

Tiana: Lost Lake (TBR)

Mulan: Bitten (TBR)

Edit: if I have picked something you already read and would like a re-pick, please PM me. Have been a bit busy at work these last few weeks and I am a bit scatter-brained now. :D

[Pamela Su]

Runell wrote: "Hi, Pamela Su! Here are my picks for you:

1. Snow White: Transforming Us: Not your oldest, but it's up there. It's also free and short. :) [TBR]

2. Ariel: [book:According To Hoyle..."

Thanks, Runell! :D :D I'll let you know what I read later.

[~~*Julie]

Just ordered my pick...

[Madison ✨]

Hey Fran,
Here are your picks, hope you find one you enjoy. Let me know if you would like me to re-pick them for you.

Thanks!
Kristin


Snow White: Recommend a book with a white cover. Or a book that has been on your pickee’s TBR for a while, at least over a year (unless they don’t have one that old, just pick one of the oldest).

NEW: Saving Grace by Julie Garwood – It seems that you are a Garwood fan like me, this is one of my favorites from her. This also has a white cover and is an older book.

TBR: Stirring Up Trouble by Z.A. Maxfield – it has a white cover and is one of the oldest on your TBR “a-pifm-shelf”.




Ariel: Recommend a book with water on the cover or that takes place near water. Or a YA/NA book.

NEW: Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan – this book has water on the cover, takes place near water and is a YA book—score! :) Regardless, this book deservedly received a lot of hype and is a good book. Keep some tissues nearby while reading.

TBR: Before He Was Gone by Becky Wicks – looks like a fun book that has water on the cover and takes place on a remote island.




Belle: Recommend a book with a yellow cover or a shifter romance.

NEW: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian – (you can also switch this for A Touch of Midnight as that is the first novella in the series (0.5) and is on your TBR list). This isn’t really a shifter book (its about vampires which is in the paranormal genre so I thought it was close lol) but is a series I enjoyed and this one has a yellow cover.

TBR: My Shifter Showmance by R.G. Alexander – A shifter romance that looks really entertaining.




Cinderella: Recommend a book with a blue cover or a book that has been released in the last 6 months.

NEW: Never Never by Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fischer – blue cover and was released earlier this month. This is also on my TBR shelf so if you read it let me know if you like it.

TBR: Disarm by June Gray – blue cover




Anna: Recommend a book snow or ice on the cover or that takes place near the snow. Or a book with a lot of hype that you think your pickee will love.

NEW: Dangerous Lover by Lisa Marie Rice – this book was a suspense novel that kept me engaged throughout. The story also takes place near the snow.

TBR: Iced by Karen Marie Moning – You (like me) read the rest of the Fever series and gave them all 5 stars. I’ve been meaning to continue the series but usually get so sucked in and so frustrated with the cliffhanger endings that I’m debating on waiting until the entire series is complete so I don’t have to wait in between books. Hopefully this is as good as the previous 5 in the series.




Repunzel: Recommend a book with pink on the cover or a book with totally swoonworthy hero.

NEW: You Don't Have to Say You Love Me – pink cover and such a fun book. You seem to like contemporary romance and I just thought this was a fun, modern and funny book.

TBR: Remember When by T. Torrest – looks like such a fun book with a famous swoonworthy hero, I even put this on my own TBR list




Tiana: Recommend a book with a green cover or a book with magic and/or witches.

NEW: Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen – you seem to also enjoy Allen’s novels and this one is, to me, another gem from her. An added bonus is that this book has a pinch of magical realism and a green cover so it really fits the category :)

TBR: Crazy in Love by Kristin Miller – green cover




Mulan: Recommend a book with a weapon on the cover or a book with a kickass heroine.

NEW: Cry No More by Linda Howard – this book’s heroine is pretty kickass as her inner strength and determination is what kept this book moving. Howard is a favorite author of mine and IMHO this is her best.

TBR: Marley in Chains by R.G. Alexander – Sorry I picked another book from the same author but this one was the closest to a weapon on the cover. Chains count right? :)

[LaurLa]

Ana wrote: "Hi Laura! here are some books you might like for the Snow White and mulan..:)

Snow White
mulan "

Thanks for these re-picks, Ana - they both look very interesting and I'm definitely going to be reading them this month! Here's the plan for the month (I hope!!)

Snow White: Imperfect Chemistry – Mary Frame NEW
Cinderella: The Prairie Prince – Marcia Lynn McClure TBR
Tiana: Rise of the Billionaire – Ruth Cardello TBR
Mulan: Confessions of an Alli Cat – Courtney Cole NEW
No Place to Hide – Shannon Stacey TBR:

[Fran, Moderator]

Kristin wrote: "Hey Fran,
Here are your picks, hope you find one you enjoy. Let me know if you would like me to re-pick them for you.

Thanks!
Kristin


Snow White: Recommend a book with a white cover. Or a book ..."


Thanks for the great picks Kristin!

I'm not sure what I'm going to go with yet, maybe Disarm, Stirring Up Trouble or Before He Was Gone. I'm going to see what fits into my other challenges....lots to choose from, thanks again!

[Kimberly]

Ramneek, Sorry it has taken me so long to get this together. We don't have a lot of books in common so I hope you find something in the list that you like..

[Taralinda]

Hi Nancy H -
Sorry it took me so long to get these posted for you, but I hope you like my picks for you :)

Snow White: Red Hot Lies - TBR
Ariel: Closure - New
Belle: Dragon Actually - New
Cinderella: Maybe the Moon - TBR
Anna: A Season of Angels - TBR
Repunzel: Spellbound in His Arms - New
Tiana: Thread of Fear - New
Mulan: The Other Woman - TBR

[Taralinda]

Dee wrote: "ok Taralinda - here are my picks for you - I tried to get a range from your to-read and new to you

Thanks Dee! I'll try to get started on one or more of these asap. I haven't heard of a lot of those; I'm excited!

[Breann]

I've assigned repicks (only one, yay!) -

Katherine is picking for UnusualChild{beppy}

Tana will have picks up for beppy shortly

Shelby and Logan can pick for each other :)

[Logan]

Yay!!

[Logan]

Shelby!

Here are my picks for you dear:

Snow White: Recommend a book with a white cover. Or a book that has been on your pickee’s TBR for a while, at least over a year (unless they don’t have one that old, just pick one of the oldest).
(TBR) - This has been on your shelf for far too long. I think you will really like this one. I got such a kick out of this book.

Ariel: Recommend a book with water on the cover or that takes place near water. Or a YA/NA book.
(NEW) - Not only one of my favorite YA books, but one of my favorite books period. Crazy awesome world building.

Belle: Recommend a book with a yellow cover or a shifter romance.
(TBR) - One of my absolute favorite shifter series. Mercy is the best!

Cinderella: Recommend a book with a blue cover or a book that has been released in the last 6 months.
(TBR) - This one just came out in October. Great series!

Anna: Recommend a book snow or ice on the cover or that takes place near the snow. Or a book with a lot of hype that you think your pickee will love.
(TBR) - Too perfect for this category!

Repunzel: Recommend a book with pink on the cover or a book with totally swoonworthy hero.
(NEW) - Sexy spy hunks! Ooh la la! I loved this book.

Tiana: Recommend a book with a green cover or a book with magic and/or witches.
(NEW) - A really undervalued UF series with great witchcraft.

Mulan: Recommend a book with a weapon on the cover or a book with a kickass heroine.
(NEW) - The killer Regency kickass heroine. This girl takes no shit from anyone. Absolutely ate this book up.

I hope you like your picks!

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Hey UnusualChild, sorry your picks are late.

Snow White: Northanger Abbey (NEW)

Ariel: Angels Fall (TBR)

Belle: Caressed by Ice (TBR)

Cinderella: Lover Eternal(TBR)

Anna: Winter Garden (NEW)

Repunzel: Pink Chameleon (NEW)

Tiana: Twice Tempted (TBR)

Mulan: The Huntress (NEW)

[Shelby]

Logan I'm about to go running out the door to meet my dance troupe for the night, but I will have you picks up when I get home. :)

[Logan]

No rush!

[Ana]

Thanks Elke for the awesome picks! i think i"ll be reading
bet me, confessions of an alli cat and rock chick revolution..:)

[Ana]

LaurLa wrote: "Ana wrote: "Hi Laura! here are some books you might like for the Snow White and mulan..:)

Snow White
mulan ..."

Ei laura! Im happy you like both books..:) I'm also planning to read Confessions of an alli cat.. maybe we can buddy read on that..:) enjoy the books!

[☘KathyD☘]

Sunshine wrote: "Kathy wrote: "Here (finally) are my picks for you Sunshine! I had a tough time finding some of the new ones...we share a few too many books! ;)
Happy Reading and Enjoy!

Snow White
[book:Twisted|17..."

i know you don't have to pick a new and tbr for each category, but it seems to be the norm and gives you more to pick from! :) hope you enjoy whatever you get to! :)

[Shelby]

Logan your picks will be posted shortly. Working on them now!

[Shelby]

Logan my darling here you go!!!

Snow White:
Star Crossed - TBR
Ball & Chain - New


Ariel:
The Unsung Hero - TBR
Clear Water - New


Belle:
Once Bitten - TBR
An Intrepid Trip to Love - New


Cinderella:
Ink Exchange - TBR
A Kiss at Midnight - New


Anna:
Frigid - TBR
The Boy Who Came In From the Cold - New


Repunzel:
Daughter of the Blood - TBR
The Morning Star - New


Tiana:
No Rest for the Wicked - TBR
Hainted - New


Mulan:
The Darkest Night - TBR
Caverns of Socrates - New

[Logan]

Thanks Shelby!!! These look awesome. :)

[Nancy H]

Taralinda wrote: "Hi Nancy H -
Sorry it took me so long to get these posted for you, but I hope you like my picks for you :)

Snow White: Red Hot Lies - TBR
Ariel: Closure - New
Belle:..."

Thanks, Taralinda. These look really good. I think I am going to start with the first one "Red Hot Lies" because I have been wanting to read it for a while!

[Tania]

Pamela Su wrote: "Hi Tania!

Here are my picks for you. I hope you find something you like.

So many things I like :) February is going to be slightly nuts so I think I'm going to go with Come Away with Me

[Ana]

Hi Elke! I'm finished with Bet me and be reading Alli Cat..:)

[Rebecca]

I have finished It was most definitely enjoyable but a little slow paced, It's beautifully written so I give it 3(.5) Stars.

[Rebecca]

I have just started

[Elke]

Ana wrote: "Hi Elke! I'm finished with Bet me and be reading Alli Cat..:)"

That is great Ana!! Did you like it?

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Kristin!

I finished my first pick...Disarm . I really enjoyed this novella and I'm going to continue with the rest of the series. Thanks for the pick! I hope to get to a few more of your choices this month :)

[Breann]

Tammie wrote: "Breann...here you go. Hopefully there is something in here you like for February..."

Hi Tammie! I finished Come To My Window and I loved it. It was sweet and sends such a positive message.

I'm also in the middle of listening to Beautiful Disaster which is pretty much the opposite LOL. Are Travis and Abby a mess or what? But I'm loving it.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Hi Tania! I finished my first pick today - a reread (or actually relisten) of Caressed by Ice. Since it was a reread I knew I would love it, and of course I did! Now off to see where to go next...thanks for all the great options! :D

[GreenFairy]

Got my first one done!

For Belle, Arys recommended

Story had such potential. So much potential. But about a third of the way in, it totally lost me. To the point it couldn't redeem itself. I skipped over the sex. There's only so many times you can read the word 'honey' (and not as a pet name). May or may not read others in the series though. I'm still undecided.

[Elke]

Ty,

Finished my first pick -loved it!

On to #2!

[Madison ✨]

Fran wrote: "Hi Kristin!

I finished my first pick...Disarm. I really enjoyed this novella and I'm going to continue with the rest of the series. Thanks for the pick! ..."

Hi Fran,
Glad you enjoyed!

[Ty]

Elke wrote: "Ty,

Finished my first pick -loved it!

On to #2!"

That's great! Vlad, that noncommittal hottie...

[Rebecca]

Melissa


I have finished it was good but I felt there was something missing I will continue with the series and hope it gets as good as The Night Huntress books. On Saturday I will begin

[Ana]

ei Elke! Yah i love bet me..:)

[Madison ✨]

Hi Zara,
I read my first pick The Bride and the Beast and enjoyed, thanks for the push to read this one from my TBR list. On to another pick!

Thanks!
Kristin

[Kaity]

Hi Rebecca! I finished my first pick from you, The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa. Thank you so much for picking it! I probably would have kept putting it off despite enjoying the first in the series, but your push got me to read it :P I have to confess that fae stories really aren't my favorite... I actually kinda dread them because of how cruel and twisted faeries can be. I ended up loving the storyline and the vast majority of The Iron Daughter. Unfortunately Meghan's flip flopping between Ash and Puck wore on me a lot. I didn't mind the triangle in the first book but absolutely hated how it was used in this one. Bummer! On the plus side though I absolutely loved Tiaothin and Ironhorse and am excited to see what happens in the next book.

[Zara's Retreat]

Kristin wrote: "Hi Zara,
I read my first pick The Bride and the Beast and enjoyed, thanks for the push to read this one from my TBR list. On to another pick!

Thanks!
Kristin"


I'm glad it was a good read Kristin