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2020 Challenges & Buddy Reads > November 2020 ~ Pick-for-Me Challenge

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Grey | 2385 comments Mod
Pick for Me Challenge!!!

Lurkers...first time newbies...anyone, feel free to join! Especially right now when we're all feeling the strain of too much time stuck at home under the COVID-19 quarantine. Or too much political drama? Or maybe Nano-November? Or...No-Shave November? LOL!

This challenge has endured the test of time in our group because it is definitely the most fun! Feel free to participate each month, or when your schedule allows. We're not picky, we love seeing you when you can!

The How-to
1. Create a new shelf, or update an existing shelf on your Goodreads profile, that includes approximately 20 books that you would like to have someone else use to pick a book for you to read. Label it "Pick For Me." Only books from this designated shelf will be selected for this challenge, (no matter how badly some of us want to pick something else...hint hint, pick-happy moppets...*giggle*)!

2. Post in this thread that you want to participate this month. If you don't post here, I won't necessarily remember that you want in.

3. Provide the link to your Pick For Me shelf, (this will make it a bit easier for all parties involved... unless you all really *want* to read The Siren. *a new month, a new pick from me!*) Check the links listed below to make sure the one I have listed for you is current...if so, just give me a thumbs up! If not...please update me :) If you're having difficulty finding the link to your shelf, please let me know.

4. On November 1st, *cough,cough* someone...the hand of fate, maybe, *cough, cough* will use the randomizer to pair up everyone. (Or worst case scenario, I really will just do the old making of a list on a piece of paper and draw lines between everyone, and you *know* what that means, *shifty eyes* see above for my pick for the month, LOL!)

5. Friend your partner who is picking for you or set your profile to public or your partner will not be able to access your shelf.

6. Post your selection for your partner in this thread.

7. Come back after finishing the book selected for you by your partner (even if it's after the month has ended) and let everybody know what you think about it, or at least that you've finished...or DNF'd it (another book off your list is always a win in our book!)

**The sign up period will remain open until pairs are posted on the 1st of the month and you'll have until 4th to select a book for your partner or one of these other scavengers will swoop in and do it for you.**

Sample shelf: Grey's Pick For Me

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pay no attention to these shelves...I just have the following ones saved

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message 2: by Marissa (new)

Marissa (marissadonofrio) | 169 comments I’m in! Hopefully I’ll get to read this month🤞🏻

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


message 3: by Lisa (new)

Lisa Aiello (lisaaiello) | 2460 comments Me please. I will have to come back and add my link


message 5: by JudyCa (new)

JudyCa | 1709 comments Me :) I need to make a few changes but here it is...
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...


message 6: by Layne (new)

Layne | 146 comments I’m in with some new additions to my list!

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


message 7: by Robin (new)

Robin Hill (robinhill) | 1528 comments I'm in. I'll try not to DNF! 🤣 https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...


message 14: by Grey (new)

Grey | 2385 comments Mod
Cátia picks for Michele
Diann picks for Robin
Melinda picks for T.
Michele picks for Judy
Júlia picks for Marissa
Marta picks for Diann
Robin picks for Marta
Layne picks for Lisa
Judy picks for Grey
T. picks for Júlia
Lisa picks for Layne
Marissa picks for Cátia
Grey picks for Melinda


message 15: by Marissa (new)

Marissa (marissadonofrio) | 169 comments Cátia wrote: "I´m in
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."


Hi Cátia! The only book I’ve read on your list is Hotshot Doc by R.S. Grey . It’s lighthearted and fun, I feel we could all use some of that right about now. Hope you enjoy it!


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Robin Hill (robinhill) | 1528 comments Marta wrote: "Me, https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."

Marta the only one I've read on your list is My Oxford Year and I loved it, but I don't want to be predictable so I'm picking Monster in His Eyes because many of my book friends loved it and it's been on my list forever! Hope you like it!


message 17: by Marissa (new)

Marissa (marissadonofrio) | 169 comments Monster in His Eyes is sooooo good!!!!


message 18: by JudyCa (new)

JudyCa | 1709 comments Well Grey, I haven't read anything on your list so I'm going with Frayed by Layne Deemer enjoy! 😁


message 19: by JudyCa (new)

JudyCa | 1709 comments Marissa wrote: "Monster in His Eyes is sooooo good!!!!"

Ditto 😉


message 20: by Michele (new)

Michele (guilliem) | 2131 comments Judy...again, I can't believe I haven't read any of the books on your list!! Although I think they are almost all on my TBR :-). I'm choosing Pitch Dark by A.M. Wilson because I'm intrigued. I look forward to hearing what you think - - I hope you enjoy!!


message 21: by diann bryan (new)

diann bryan | 179 comments Robin! My pick for you is....

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...


message 22: by JudyCa (new)

JudyCa | 1709 comments Michele wrote: "Judy...again, I can't believe I haven't read any of the books on your list!! Although I think they are almost all on my TBR :-). I'm choosing Pitch Dark by A.M. Wilson because I'm intrigued. ..."

Thanks Michele! Im looking forwrd to it! Its been on my tbr forever 😁


message 23: by T. (new)

T. Rosado (trosado) | 338 comments Júlia wrote: "I'm in. https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."

Julia, I haven't read any of the books on your list, except for a couple of the classics that I probably hated when I had to read them in HS or college. Lol!! Actually, I liked Taming of the Shrew, but I'm going to pick the same book Diann picked for Robin and you two can compare notes. ;-)

A Crack in Everything (Cracks Duet, #1) by L.H. Cosway by LH Cosway


message 24: by Layne (new)

Layne | 146 comments Lisa, you have a few in your list that I love, but I’m going with Regretting You by Colleen Hoover It’s CoHo magic. Enjoy!


message 25: by Robin (new)

Robin Hill (robinhill) | 1528 comments diann bryan wrote: "Robin! My pick for you is....

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3..."


Thank you Diann!!


message 26: by Júlia (new)

Júlia (solandus) | 40 comments LOL! Thank you, Rosado. ^^ I hope Robin and I both love it. *fingers crossed* I've never read L.H. Cosway before, I'm excited. xD


message 27: by Júlia (new)

Júlia (solandus) | 40 comments Marissa, let's read the same author! My pick for you is Beyond the Sea by L.H. Cosway. It's gothic, that's awesome. I hope you love it. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5...


message 28: by Marissa (new)

Marissa (marissadonofrio) | 169 comments Julia, I’m so excited for this pick!! I love LH Cosway!! Thank you!!


message 29: by JudyCa (new)

JudyCa | 1709 comments Michele wrote: "Judy...again, I can't believe I haven't read any of the books on your list!! Although I think they are almost all on my TBR :-). I'm choosing Pitch Dark by A.M. Wilson because I'm intrigued. ..."

Hey Michele! Sorry but can i ask you to pick another book? I thought I had Pitch Dark in my library but I dont...😒


message 30: by Melinda (new)

Melinda Ruyten | 1027 comments T, I haven’t read anything on your list, so I’m going for an awesome Author Christina Lauren.

In a Holidaze

I hope you enjoy it. I might read it too 🥰


message 31: by Marta (new)

Marta Soo easy this time!!
Diann for you I pick: Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan ! Enjoy ;)


message 32: by Marta (last edited Nov 02, 2020 03:33AM) (new)

Marta Robin wrote: "Marta wrote: "Me, https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."

Marta the only one I've read on your list is My Oxford Year and I loved it, but ..."


Hummm super excited!!Thank you ;)


message 33: by diann bryan (new)

diann bryan | 179 comments Thanks! Marta 😊


message 34: by Lisa (new)

Lisa Aiello (lisaaiello) | 2460 comments Layne wrote: "Lisa, you have a few in your list that I love, but I’m going with Regretting You by Colleen Hoover It’s CoHo magic. Enjoy!"

What a fantastic choice - I'm glad to get to it!!


message 35: by Lisa (new)

Lisa Aiello (lisaaiello) | 2460 comments Layne, for you I choose The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros /

I'm still mad at this book, but it was amazing. If for some reason you don't feel like a heartbreaker right now, I'll be more than happy to pick a backup for you. Just let me know.

Hope you enjoy!!!


message 36: by Layne (new)

Layne | 146 comments Lisa wrote: "Layne, for you I choose The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros/

I'm still mad at this book, but it was amazing. If for some reason you don't feel like a heartbreaker right now, I'll be more than hap..."


Oh man, will it crush me and leave me in tears? I want to read it, but if you think it might destroy me, maybe I should have a back up just in case. ;)


message 37: by Lisa (new)

Lisa Aiello (lisaaiello) | 2460 comments Layne wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Layne, for you I choose The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros/

I'm still mad at this book, but it was amazing. If for some reason you don't feel like a heartbreaker right now, I'll be ..."


I found it to be pretty intense...but then again, I love having my heart handed to me. For a backup, I'll suggest In Harmony by Emma Scott . Yes, her books are very emotional too, but you know that in end "Love Wins".


message 38: by Michele (new)

Michele (guilliem) | 2131 comments Lisa wrote: "Layne, for you I choose The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros/

I'm still mad at this book, but it was amazing. If for some reason you don't feel like a heartbreaker right now, I'll be more than hap..."


I loved this book...even though there are parts I didn't love. Excellent writing!


message 39: by Nay (new)

Nay (4ukcats) Grey--I thought I opted in, but I guess I flaked out. Been doing that a lot lately. Can I have someone assigned to pick for me pretty please?
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...


message 40: by T. (new)

T. Rosado (trosado) | 338 comments I’ll pick for you, Renee!! I love your PFM list ❤️

I pick Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

Not as good as Beartown (since it’s a #1 fave of mine), but still really good. I know how you enjoy audio and I love this narrator.


message 41: by Catia (new)

Catia (kookay) | 197 comments Michele I choose for you The Cabin by Jasinda Wilder , I also added to my list, seems good!Hope you like it...


message 42: by Michele (last edited Nov 02, 2020 01:25PM) (new)

Michele (guilliem) | 2131 comments T. wrote: "I’ll pick for you, Renee!! I love your PFM list ❤️

I pick Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

Not as good as Beartown (since it’s a #1 fave of mine), but still really good. I know how you enjoy a..."


I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this one Nay!!


message 43: by Michele (new)

Michele (guilliem) | 2131 comments Cátia wrote: "Michele I choose for you The Cabin by Jasinda Wilder, I also added to my list, seems good!Hope you like it..."

Thank you!! I've heard great things about this book!


message 44: by Nay (new)

Nay (4ukcats) T. wrote: "I’ll pick for you, Renee!! I love your PFM list ❤️

I pick Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

Not as good as Beartown (since it’s a #1 fave of mine), but still really good. I know how you enjoy a..."


Thank you, T! Hopefully I can read something this month. I didn't read (or listen to) a single book in October.


message 45: by JudyCa (new)

JudyCa | 1709 comments Michele wrote: "Cátia wrote: "Michele I choose for you The Cabin by Jasinda Wilder, I also added to my list, seems good!Hope you like it..."

Thank you!! I've heard great things about this book!"


Tissues and booze Michele...😉 One of the best I've read this year!

Did you see my earlier post? I was just wondering if you'd mind picking a different book for me...sorry, I thought I had that one in my library but I don't 😏 could you pick one of these...I just got 8 books from the library!
The Hard Truth About Sunshine by Sawyer Bennett Let Him Go by Larry Watson The Prince (The Original Sinners, #3) by Tiffany Reisz The Queen (The Original Sinners, #8) by Tiffany Reisz An Exaltation of Larks (Venery, #1) by Suanne Laqueur (I got all 3 books!)


message 46: by T. (new)

T. Rosado (trosado) | 338 comments Nay wrote: "T. wrote: "I’ll pick for you, Renee!! I love your PFM list ❤️

I pick Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

Not as good as Beartown (since it’s a #1 fave of mine), but still really good. I know how ..."


Nay wrote: "T. wrote: "I’ll pick for you, Renee!! I love your PFM list ❤️

I pick Anxious People by Fredrik Backman

Not as good as Beartown (since it’s a #1 fave of mine), but still really good. I know how ..."


How is that possible, Renee?! Now days, if I’m doing stuff around the house, I have an audiobook on. I think I might go in withdrawals, if I couldn’t be taken out of this world right now. Metaphorically speaking. 😁


message 47: by Michele (last edited Nov 02, 2020 03:57PM) (new)

Michele (guilliem) | 2131 comments Judy.Ca wrote: "Michele wrote: "Cátia wrote: "Michele I choose for you The Cabin by Jasinda Wilder, I also added to my list, seems good!Hope you like it..."

Thank you!! I've heard great things about this book!..."



Judy, Absolutely! I am happy to pick one for you from this lovely selection :-)

I'm going to choose The Hard Truth About Sunshine by Sawyer Bennett - - it's on my TBR too and I'm gonna let you be my guinea pig :-)


message 48: by JudyCa (new)

JudyCa | 1709 comments Michele wrote: "Judy.Ca wrote: "Michele wrote: "Cátia wrote: "Michele I choose for you The Cabin by Jasinda Wilder, I also added to my list, seems good!Hope you like it..."

Thank you!! I've heard great things ..."


Awesome! Thanks Michele 😁 I appreciate it...looking forward to reading this 😉


message 49: by Lisa (new)

Lisa Aiello (lisaaiello) | 2460 comments Michele wrote: "Judy.Ca wrote: "Michele wrote: "Cátia wrote: "Michele I choose for you The Cabin by Jasinda Wilder, I also added to my list, seems good!Hope you like it..."

Thank you!! I've heard great things ..."


I recently read this and I thought it was amazing!!


message 50: by Michele (new)

Michele (guilliem) | 2131 comments Lisa wrote: "Michele wrote: "Judy.Ca wrote: "Michele wrote: "Cátia wrote: "Michele I choose for you The Cabin by Jasinda Wilder, I also added to my list, seems good!Hope you like it..."

Thank you!! I've hea..."


Yay!! Good to know!


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