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2021 August Pick-It-For-Me Challenge
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!
**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!!
2021 August PIFM Challenge - PairingsPlease pick for the person below you. bookishpursuit picks for Hinal and NancyH picks for bookishpursuit.
*bookishpursuit
*Hinal
*☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎- Pick For Me Shelf
*Mony-PIcking Shelf
*Fran- PIFM Shelf
*Carina- Bookshelved
*KathyD- c m g 47
*Adi Rocks Socks - Picked For Me
*Carrie-current tbr
*Darkness- 11
*LaurLa- 04-pick me please
*Sonja-pifm
romanticbookworm- Pick For Me
*M- pick for me rrr
*MountainKat- to read asap
Courtney - August
*NancyH
2021 August PIFM Challenge - Picking RulesAugust is Romance Awareness Month!
Let's celebrate all things Romance and explore the following sub-genres -
1. Contemporary Romance
Recommend a contemporary romance or a book with a cartoon/drawn looking cover (very in fashion right now)
2. Paranormal/UF Romance
Recommend a PNR or UF romance or a book with a weapon or animal on the cover
3. Erotic Romance
Recommend an erotic/spicy/sexy romance or a book with red on the cover
4. Historical Romance
Recommend a historical romance or a book that has a high number of reviews
5. Sci-Fi or Time Travel Romance
Recommend a sci-fi or time travel romance or a book with a number on the cover
6. Humorous Romance
Recommend a funny romance or a book with a cute sounding title
7. Romantic Suspense
Recommend a romantic suspense book or a book you have been wanting to recommend
8. Most Anticipated Romance
Recommend a new release- a romance published within the last 6 months or a new to them author
Nancy H wrote: "E. Nothing! lol. Okay, a towel."Your answer is the best Nancy!!
Nancy H wrote: "E. Nothing! lol. Okay, a towel."😹😹😹😹😹😹 This should definitely be an option! :D
Adi Rocks Socks wrote: "Nancy H wrote: "E. Nothing! lol. Okay, a towel."😹😹😹😹😹😹 This should definitely be an option! :D"
Next time!!
I was going to give Nancy's answer...well then, a flannel shirt after... LOLhttps://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
I was going to say pants only so I can stare at his awesome chest but I guess I'll have to default to D. a towel to do that :-D04-pick-me-please
I fourth Nancy's - E. Nothing! :D Okay fiiiiine C. Flannel shirt I guess (though a uniform would be nice too!)
Please use my PIFM shelf.
I feel like we would all be in the E. group if I made one- Naked Please!
Sonja wrote: "I fourth Nancy's - E. Nothing! :D Okay fiiiiine C. Flannel shirt I guess (though a uniform would be nice too!)
Please use my PIFM shelf."
Sonja, please post the link to your PIFM shelf when you get the chance- thank you!
This was a hard one to pick since I loved when my husband wore his uniform and his flannels but I'm going to go with B - uniform Pick for Me shelf
Will definitely try to Fran! I’m on mobile only from our campsite this week, but if I can get on the WiFi I will! It’s my only PIFM shelf if that helps.
Sonja, don’t worry about it!! I didn’t realize you are away. I will add the link :)
I am in with D 😉. If you need to move me its fine though 😊.Please use my PIFM shelf -https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Romanticbookworm wrote: "I am in with D 😉. If you need to move me its fine though 😊.Please use my PIFM shelf -https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."
You are good in D, I will be combining the groups anyway :)
I'm in and I will go with B.- a sports uniform might be nicePIFM shelf- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
I'm in - flannel shirt for me please! 🤤Please use my to-read-asap shelf that needs to be updated - thanks!
Oh no! Looks like the link I gave doesn’t go to the right shelf. 😫
I'm in! on my phone though so I just have to get my list ready by tomorrow
Adi Rocks Socks wrote: "Oh no! Looks like the link I gave doesn’t go to the right shelf. 😫"Fixed it in the participant thread Adi- let me know if that’s the shelf you want :)
Courtney wrote: "I'm in! on my phone though so I just have to get my list ready by tomorrow"What’s your answer to the sign up question Courtney?
A,B,C or D?
Courtney wrote: "I'm in! on my phone though so I just have to get my list ready by tomorrow"I placed you in B- I will be putting everyone together anyway :)
Sign Ups are closed!Picking rules and Pairings will be posted in a few minutes :)
Pairings and Rules are up in messages #5 and #6!Have fun!! You’ll have until July 29 ( 10 am US EDT) to make your recommendations.
Shoot overslept. Well I have an old shelf called August. Please pick from thathttps://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Fran wrote: "Adi Rocks Socks wrote: "Oh no! Looks like the link I gave doesn’t go to the right shelf. 😫"Fixed it in the participant thread Adi- let me know if that’s the shelf you want :)"
Thank you Fran! You got the right shelf! I tried to post a comment with the right link through the phone app, but it just didn't work. The only downside to road trips is the sketchy internet!
Thank you so much! 💖💖💖
Adi Rocks Socks wrote: "Fran wrote: "Adi Rocks Socks wrote: "Oh no! Looks like the link I gave doesn’t go to the right shelf. Thank..."No problem! Enjoy your trip :)
Hi Darkness, finding books you didn't have on your shelf was tricky. I hope these work for you1. Contemporary Romance
Recommend a contemporary romance or a book with a cartoon/drawn looking cover (very in fashion right now)
TBR:
To All the Boys I've Loved BeforeNew:
99 Percent Mine2. Paranormal/UF Romance
Recommend a PNR or UF romance or a book with a weapon or animal on the cover
TBR:
Wicked LovelyNew:
Storm Born3. Erotic Romance
Recommend an erotic/spicy/sexy romance or a book with red on the cover
TBR:
Pride, Prejudice, and Other FlavorsNew:
Playing with Monsters4. Historical Romance
Recommend a historical romance or a book that has a high number of reviews
TBR:
OutlanderNew:
Ransom5. Sci-Fi or Time Travel Romance
Recommend a sci-fi or time travel romance or a book with a number on the cover
TBR:
Starship SakiraNew:
Close Liaisons6. Humorous Romance
Recommend a funny romance or a book with a cute sounding title
TBR:
Hot Dog GirlNew:
Happy Pants Cafe7. Romantic Suspense
Recommend a romantic suspense book or a book you have been wanting to recommend
TBR:
CrowNew:
Naked in Death8. Most Anticipated Romance
Recommend a new release- a romance published within the last 6 months or a new to them author
TBR:
Act Your Age, Eve BrownNew:
The LamplightersHappy Reading
Hi Carina!Here are your picks for August- I hope you find something you love here :)
1. Contemporary Romance
TBR- The Magnolia Sisters- Contemporary
NEW- To Sir, with Love- drawn cover
2. Paranormal/UF Romance
TBR- Trouble In Big Timber- weapon on cover
NEW- Everything Girl- animal on cover
3. Erotic Romance
TBR- Nobody But You- red on cover
NEW- At Close Range- red on cover
4. Historical Romance
TBR- The Darkest Hour- lots of reviews
NEW- Lies- lots of reviews
5. Sci-Fi or Time Travel Romance
TBR- A Thousand Tomorrows- number on cover
NEW- Almost Real- sci-fi romance
6. Humorous Romance
TBR- The Nanny's Double Trouble- cute title!
NEW-Imperfect Chemistry- humorous
7. Romantic Suspense
TBR- Every Deep Desire-romantic suspense
NEW- Protect and Serve- rom. suspense
8. Most Anticipated Romance- new to you authors-
NEW-Feels like Summertime
NEW- Diamond in the Rough
Happy Reading!!
Hi Fran!Here are your books for August. I hope you find one or two for a summer read!
1. Recommend a CR- Boss in the Bedsheets by Canterbary - NEW
2. Book with animal on cover- Somebody to Love by Kristan Higgins - NEW
3. Recommend an erotic romance - Keep Me (Twist Me, #2) by Zaires - TBR
4. Book that has high number of reviews - Trust (Wrong, #3) by Aston - TBR
5. Book with a number on the cover- Second Chance Summer by Kait Nolan- TBR
6. Book with a cute sounding title- Right (Wrong #2) by Jana Aston- TBR
7. Recommend a romantic suspense book- Spotless by Camilla Monk - NEW
8. Recommend a new release- Lovebug by Erin Mallon- BOTH
Mony wrote: "Hi Fran!Here are your books for August. I hope you find one or two for a summer read!
1. Recommend a CR- Boss in the Bedsheets by Canterbary - NEW
2. ..."
Thanks for the great choices Mony!
Hi Carmen!Here are the books that I've picked for you for August. I hope you'll enjoy them and have great reading month!
1. Contemporary romance / book with cartoon or drawn looking cover
Tbr- The Chaseby elle kennedy -Contemporary
New -Marriage for One by Ella maise - contemporary
2. Paranormal romance / book with weapon or animal on cover
Tbr- Laylaby Colleen hoover - paranormal
New- Desperate Measures by Katee robert - animal
3. Erotic romance / red on cover
Tbr - Daddy's Girl by Lisa scottoline - Red
New - The Risk by S.T. abby - red
4.Historical romance / high number reviews
Tbr- The Song of Achilles by madeline miller - High reviews
New- Corrupt by Penelope douglas-High reviews
5.scifi time-travel / number
Tbr-One Hot Italian Summer by karina halle - Number
New- The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
by Taylor Jenkins Reid- Number
6.funny / cute title
Tbr- My Fake Forbidden Boyfriendby Lindsey hart - Cute title
New- Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina lauren - Funny
7. Romantic Suspense/ Wanting to recommend
Tbr- Ugly Love by Colleen hoover - Wanting to recommend
New- Addicted to Youby krista & becca ritchie - Wanting to recommend
8. New release / new to them author
Tbr- Isn't It Bromantic? by Lyssa Kay adams - New release
New - Violent Delightsby Jessica hawkins - New to them author
Happy reading!!
Hinal wrote: "Hi Carmen!Here are the books that I've picked for you for August. I hope you'll enjoy them and have great reading month!
1. Contemporary romance / book with cartoon or drawn looking cover
Tbr- T..."
Thanks Hinal ☺
☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ wrote: "Hinal wrote: "Hi Carmen!Here are the books that I've picked for you for August. I hope you'll enjoy them and have great reading month!
1. Contemporary romance / book with cartoon or drawn looking..."
welcome and hope you'll love these books!! And thanks for telling me how to put links. you are so sweet and helpful!! 😊
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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:
✱✱If you were stranded in a cabin alone with your book crush, what would you want them to be wearing?✱✱
A. a suit
B. a uniform (law enforcement, military or sports)
C. flannel shirt
D. a towel
(Don't worry, I will be combining groups to make them larger.)
✱✱ If you have a preferred shelf, please list it along with your pick! ✱✱
IMPORTANT DATES
Sign ups will remain open until July 24 ( 10 am US EDT)
For your convenience a Time Zone Converter .
You’ll have until July 29 ( 10 am 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!✱