2022 June Pick-it-for-Me Challenge

[Mary-Megan]

2022 June 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:

✱✱ What are you looking forward to this June? ✱✱


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

IMPORTANT DATES
Sign ups will remain open until May 24 (4 pm US CDT)

You’ll have until May 30 (9 pm US CDT - can change) 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!✱

[Mary-Megan]

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!

[Mary-Megan]

Participants
(view spoiler)[
Mary-Megan - pifm
LillianaPassiona - picking challenge list
LaurLa - 01=pick-me-please
MountainKat - to-read-asap
Fran - a-pifm-shelf
Chris - want to read
☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ - pick-for-me
Carina - bookshelved
Jason - want to read
Sonja - pifm
♛Vanessa♛ - 1-pick-it
☘KathyD☘ - tbr-audios
Emma - pifm
Romanticbookworm - read asap
Sassafrass - 2022-0-pifm (hide spoiler)]

[Mary-Megan]

Pairings

Please pick for the person beneath you. The last person picks for the first person, so Fran picks for Laurla.

🍹LaurLa - 01=pick-me-please
🍹Mary-Megan - pifm
🍹Romanticbookworm - read asap
🍹Emma - pifm
🍹Chris - want to read
🍹☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ - pick-for-me
🍹Jason - want to read
🍹Sassafrass - 2022-0-pifm
🍹LillianaPassiona - picking challenge list
🍹Sonja - pifm
🍹♛Vanessa♛ - 1-pick-it
🍹☘KathyD☘ - tbr-audios
🍹MountainKat - to-read-asap
🍹Carina - bookshelved
🍹Fran - a-pifm-shelf

Remember to pick a minimum of four NEW books and four from your pickee's TBR or preferred shelf. Please limit your picks to no more than two for each rule, since sometimes too many choices can be as bad as too few!

[Mary-Megan]

Rules

Let’s take a look at some national days worth celebrating this month:

June 1 - National Go Barefoot Day
Recommend a book that either:
Show some skin on the cover or
Has a beach or water on the cover or
Has a free spirit character (up for your interpretation)

June 4 - National Hug Your Cat Day
Recommend a book that either:
Has an animal on the cover or
Features a character that has a pet or works with animals (vet, rancher, cowboy, etc) or
Has people hugging on the cover

June 6 - National Higher Education Day
Recommend a book that either:
Features a character in a profession that requires a degree (doctor, lawyer, CEO, etc) or
Is tagged New Adult or YA or
Features characters connected to school (students or teachers)

June 8 - National Best Friends Day
Recommend a book that either:
Has a group of friends in the story or
Has two people on the cover or
Has a character you wish you were friends with

June 18 - National Wanna Get Away Day
Recommend a book that either:
Has the characters that go on a trip or
Would make a good “beach read” (up for your interpretation) or
Has a colorful cover

June 19 - Father’s Day (3rd Sunday in June)
Recommend a book that either:
Features a single parent or mentions the character’s parents or
Has just a man on the cover
Has a celebration of some sort in the story

June 20 - National Hike with a Geek Day
Recommend a book that either:
Has a character that is really smart or might be considered a geek (up to your interpretation) or
Has a cover with an outdoor scene or
Has a cover with a lot of green or browns

June 27 - National PTSD Awareness Day
Recommend a book that either:
Has a character dealing with PTSD or another mental health issue or
Features a soldier or first responder (police officer, firefighter, paramedic, etc)
Has a dark cover

Bonus: June 21 - summer begins - longest day of the year
Recommend a book that either:
Has been on the TBR list the longest or
Is a long book (over 400 pages) or
Is a book you’re really looking forward to reading this summer

[Mary-Megan]

I'm looking forward to my trip to Disneyland in June.

pifm

[LillianaPassions]

I m in ! I really love suggestions for reading.
I m looking forward to my week of holidays in June !
More time to read 💕
👉 Here is a list of favorites of mine (don’t pick here)
👉Here is a list to pick

All my challenges

[LaurLa]

I'm looking forward to Dodger baseball game with the family (we're actually travelling to Atlanta to attend the game).
01-pick-me-please

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Me please! 🙋🏻‍♀️ I'm not sure what I'm looking forward to in June... We don't really have anything planned, kind of in limbo with some stuff here. Maybe NOT being in limbo anymore?! 🤞🏼

Please use my to-read-asap shelf that needs to be updated before picking starts - thanks!

[Fran, Moderator]

I'm in! (private profile, happy to friend anyone who picks for me)
I'm looking forward to traveling to visit my parents in June!

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

[Chris]

I'm in!
June = 1 month closer to vacations!

want to read self please

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

I'm in.

I'm looking forward to some sun 😊

Shelf: Pick for Me

[Carina]

I’m in. Looking forward to traveling to Glacier National Park!
Use https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[Jason]

I’m looking forward to going to the pool in the month of June.

I only have the one shelf at the moment which is “want to read” so pick any from there and I’ll add more until the 24th

[Sonja]

I’m in! Looking forward to celebrating my sons 10th birthday this June! My baby is double digits! 😱
Please use my PIFM shelf. LINK UPDATED! 💚

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

I'm in!

I am looking forward to going to the lake with my kids in June. =)

Shelf to use: pick-it

[☘KathyD☘]

can’t say I’m looking forward to anything in particular in June...tbr-audios

[Emma]

I'm in! I'm looking forward to a break from grading!

PIFM

[Romanticbookworm]

I'm in I would probably say hopefully getting better weather over here going into June.

Please use my Read ASAP list linked below:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

If your stuck you can also use my PIFM list

[Sonja]

Updated my post to add my link, though I think you already added it, Mary-Megan!

[Sassafrass]

I looking forward to my son's high school graduation!
2022-0-pifm‎

[Fran, Moderator]

Sassafrass wrote: "I looking forward to my son's high school graduation!
2022-0-pifm‎"

Congratulations to your son Sass! That’s so exciting :)

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Sassafrass wrote: "I looking forward to my son's high school graduation!
2022-0-pifm‎"

That's awesome Sassafrass!! Congrats!!

[Mary-Megan]

Pairs and rules are up! Happy picking everyone!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Carina! Here are your picks! I hope you find something to love in June. 😊📚

June 1 - National Go Barefoot Day
NEW: The House in the Cerulean Sea* by T.J. Klune - One of the best books I've ever read!!
TBR: The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks - I love this book and the whole Kelly family!

June 4 - National Hug Your Cat Day
NEW: Wallbanger* by Alice Clayton - So funny and the cat steals the show!
TBR: A Soldier's Dare by Jo McNally - With the dog on the cover and the embrace on the cover - this fits!

June 6 - National Higher Education Day
NEW: Getting Schooled* by Emma Chase - Sweet second chance story!
TBR: Tammy and the Doctor by Judy Duarte - Doctor in the title!

June 8 - National Best Friends Day
NEW: Wrong* by Jana Aston - Series about friends!
TBR: Cold Hearts by Sharon Sala - Two on the cover!

June 18 - National Wanna Get Away Day
NEW: My Favorite Souvenir* by Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland - Road trip story that was so good!
TBR: No Holding Back by Lori Foster - Looks like lots of colors on that cover!

June 19 - Father's Day
NEW: Repeat* by Kylie Scott - So good!
TBR: Colton Baby Rescue by Marie Ferrarella - Single mom in the precis!

June 20 - National Hike with a Geek Day
NEW: What You Need by Lorelei James - Overworking CEO, screams geek to me!
TBR: Her Hometown Man by Shannon Stacey - I've always enjoyed her books!

June 27 - National PTSD Awareness Day
NEW: Barely Breathing by Pamela Clare - I love her writing!
TBR: The Sea Glass Cottage by RaeAnne Thayne - Sounds like these characters have some issues to work through from a previous trauma!

Bonus: June 21 - Summer Begins
NEW: The Damning Stone* by T.J. Klune, but you would want to start with The Lightning-Struck Heart*!
TBR: The Inn at Eagle Point by Sherryl Woods - On your picking shelf a long time!

I don't know if you are a fan of audiobooks, but just in case I marked the ones I especially enjoyed in audio with an asterisk. (Well, I haven't listened to the last one yet, but it is the same narrator as the rest of the series and he is fabulous!)

Happy Reading!!

[LillianaPassions]

Hi Sonja ! Here are your picks ! I hope you ll enjoy them 😉
Happy reading !

June 1 - National Go Barefoot Day
👉New:Maple Sundaes and Cider Donuts
by Olivia Gaines (water on the cover)
👉TBR: Which Witch is Which? by Cynthia St. Aubin water on the cover, because water witch)

June 4 - National Hug Your Cat Day
👉New:Lock 'N' Load by Tee O'Fallon (pet- dog on the cover)
👉TBR: The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin (one of the character works with bees, and bees are on the cover)

June 6 - National Higher Education Day
👉New:The Big Bad Office Wolf by May Sage (features a CEO)
👉TBR: Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter (new adult)

June 8 - National Best Friends Day
👉New:Too Close by Lilliana Anderson (2 friends on the cover)
👉TBR: No Offense by Meg Cabot (2 people on the cover)

June 18 - National Wanna Get Away Day
👉New:The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah (characters going on a trip)
👉TBR: Good Girl Complex by Elle Kennedy (beach and colourful cover)

June 19 - Father’s Day (3rd Sunday in June)
👉New:When Hope Ends: life begins by Freya Barker (single parent on the cover)
👉TBR: The Invitation by Vi Keeland (only a man on the cover and perhaps an invitation to some sort of celebration?)

June 20 - National Hike with a Geek Day
👉New:The Nerd and the Neighbor by Lainey Davis (brilliant scientist knows everything on the cover)
👉TBR: One Night on the Island by Josie Silver (lot of green and outdoor scene on the cover)

June 27 - National PTSD Awareness Day
👉New:Protecting Melody by Susan Stoker (features a soldier)
👉TBR: Igniting Ivy by Samantha Christy (Dark cover)

Bonus: June 21 - summer begins - longest day of the year
👉New:Kiwi Strong by Rosalind James (looking forward for this one and more than 400 pages)
👉TBR: The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa (>400 pages)

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi LaurLa!
Here are your picks for June...I hope you find a goodie or two here!

June 1 - National Go Barefoot Day- skin on cover
NEW: Own the Eights
TBR: Giving It All

June 4 - National Hug Your Cat Day- embrace on cover
NEW: Just One Favor
TBR: Heated Rush

June 6 - National Higher Education Day
NEW: The Ex Talk
TBR: Every Little Thing

June 8 - National Best Friends Day- 2 on the cover
NEW: Under One Roof
TBR: Hot Buttered Yum

June 18 - National Wanna Get Away Day- colorful cover
NEW: Meet Me in Paradise - trip
TBR: Devil in Winter

June 19 - Father's Day
NEW: Work in Progress- single parent
TBR: Part-Time Lover- guy on cover

June 20 - National Hike with a Geek Day- outdoors
TBR: Lethal Balance
TBR: The Girl in the Mist

June 27 - National PTSD Awareness Day
NEW: Second Chance Summer- first responders
NEW: Dark Duke- dark cover

Bonus: June 21 - Summer Begins
TBR: Trust in Me- on your tbr a long time



Happy Reading!!

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

Hi Jason here are my picks for for you.

June 1 - National Go Barefoot Day
New: On the Island - Has a beach or water on the cover
TBR: The Hunger Games - free spirit character

June 4 - National Hug Your Cat Day
TBR: Bluegrass State of Mind - an animal on the cover
New: One Night with a Hero - Has people hugging on the cover

June 6 - National Higher Education Day
TBR: It Ends with Us - Features a character in a profession that requires a degree (doctor)
New: The Ritual - Features characters connected to school (students or teachers)

June 8 - National Best Friends Day
TBR: Born in Fire- two people on the cover
New: Reminders of Him - Has a character you wish you were friends with

June 18 - National Wanna Get Away Day
TBR: Wild Irish Heart - characters that go on a trip
New: The Spanish Love Deception - characters that go on a trip

June 19 - Father’s Day (3rd Sunday in June)
New: A Bad Day for Sunshine - Features a single parent or mentions the character’s parents
TBR: Long Hard Ride just a man on the cover

June 20 - National Hike with a Geek Day
New: Alpha's Temptation - Has a character that is really smart or might be considered a geek
TBR: Legacy cover with an outdoor scene

June 27 - National PTSD Awareness Day
TBR: Troublemaker - features a soldier
New: Knock Knock - features a detective

Bonus: June 21 - summer begins - longest day of the year
TBR: Written in Red - long book (over 400 pages)
New: Hideaway - long book

Happy reading!!

[Emma]

Hi Chris! Here are my picks for you:

June 1 - National Go Barefoot Day - skin on cover
TBR: All Grown Up
NEW: Thoughtless

June 4 - National Hug Your Cat Day
TBR: Cold Hearted - animal on cover
NEW: Animal Magnetism - animal on cover and character that works with animals

June 6 - National Higher Education Day - characters connected to school
TBR: Slammed
NEW: The Opportunist

June 8 - National Best Friends Day - two people on cover
TBR: Fallen Too Far
NEW: Iron Sinners

June 18 - National Wanna Get Away Day - good "beach read"
TBR: Searching for Someday
NEW: Charmed by the Bartender

June 19 - Father’s Day (3rd Sunday in June)
TBR: Beautifully Cruel - just a man on the cover
NEW: Treading Water - features a single parent

June 20 - National Hike with a Geek Day
TBR: Duchess By Night - cover with a lot of green
NEW: Move the Sun - cover with an outdoor scene

June 27 - National PTSD Awareness Day
TBR: Otherwise Alone - features a soldier
NEW: S.E.C.R.E.T. - has a dark cover

Bonus: June 21 - summer begins - longest day of the year - over 400 pages
TBR: This Man
NEW: Promised

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Hi Kathy! Here are my picks for you. I hope that you find something that you'll enjoy. =)

June 1 - National Go Barefoot Day
TBR: Keeping Lily (Disciples, #1) Izzy Sweet (Shows Skin on the Cover)
NEW: Phase of Fate (Phase Mountain Pack #1) by Coralee June (Water on Cover)

June 4 - National Hug Your Cat Day
TBR: Planet Dragos (Animal on Cover - because yes, dragons definitely count)
NEW: Bet The Farm (MCs work on a farm)


June 6 - National Higher Education Day
TBR: Claimed (Character in Profession that Requires a Degree)
NEW: The Locker Room (Tagged New Adult)


June 8 - National Best Friends Day
TBR: Two Wedding Crashers (Two People on Cover)
NEW: Three Mages and a Margarita (Group of Friends in the story)


June 18 - National Wanna Get Away Day
TBR: The Heart Principle (Colorful Cover)
NEW: Spoiler Alert (Colorful Cover)


June 19 - Father’s Day (3rd Sunday in June)
TBR: Diary of a Bad Boy (Just a Man on Cover)
NEW: One Percent of You (Single Parent)


June 20 - National Hike with a Geek Day
TBR: Siren Beloved (Outdoor Scene)
NEW: Awk-Weird (Both MCs are smart)


June 27 - National PTSD Awareness Day
TBR: Blood Heir (Dark Cover)
NEW: Pestilence (MC is a firefighter)


Bonus: June 21 - summer begins - longest day of the year
TBR: Replay (Long Book - longest on your List)
NEW: From Blood and Ash (Long Book)




Happy Reading! =D

[☘KathyD☘]

Hi Kat! I had so much fun picking for you! It’s always a challenge finding new-to-you books/authors, so I hope I did alright for you. I put headphones next to the books I’ve listened to and enjoyed…of course some you already know are great on audio since they will be rereads for you. 😉 Also, I added two crying emojis so you are warned to have a box or ten of tissues nearby for those books. I hope you love whichever books you choose in June!

👣 June 1 – National Go Barefoot Day
Hard to Score, K. Bromberg — cover shows some skin (tbr)
🎧😭 The Last Letter, Rebecca Yaross — water on the cover (new)

😺 June 4 – National Hug Your Cat Day
The Gift, May Archer — character is a vet (tbr)
The Vixen’s Lead, Tate James — animal on the cover (new)

🍎 June 6 – National Higher Education Day
🎧 Promises in Death, J.D. Robb — character is a doctor (tbr)
🎧 Earn Your Extra Credit, Meghan Quinn — characters are teachers at the same school (new)

👯‍♀️ June 8 – National Best Friends Day
Sirens in Bliss, Sophie Oak — features a group of friends (tbr)
🎧 Call Me Maybe, Cara Barstone — two people on the cover (new)

✈️ June 18 – National Wanna Get Away Day
How to Be a Wallflower, Elosia James — colorful cover/character is on a trip (tbr)
Lucky Leap Day, Ann Marie Walker — looks like a fun “beach read” (new)

June 19 – Father’s Day (3rd Sunday in June)
🎧 The Stolen Mackenzie Bride, Jennifer Ashley — one man on the cover (tbr)
🎧😭 The Simple Wild, K.A. Tucker — character’s parents are part of the story (new)

🌄 June 20 – National Hike with a Geek Day
The Damning Stone, T.J. Klune — green cover (tbr)
🎧 Protecting Caroline, Susan Stoker — character is really smart (new)

👩‍🚒 June 27 – National PTSD Awareness Day
Big Bad Beast, Shelly Laurenston — features a former marine (tbr)
🎧 Virtuous, M.S. Force — character dealing with PTSD (new)

☀️ Bonus — June 21 – Summer Begins! Longest Day of the Year
Almost Heaven, Judith McNaught — on your TBR the longest (tbr)
🎧 Last on the List, Amy Daws — looking forward to reading this summer (new)

[☘KathyD☘]

♛Vanessa♛ wrote: "Hi Kathy! Here are my picks for you. I hope that you find something that you'll enjoy. =)

June 1 - National Go Barefoot Day
TBR: Keeping Lily (Disciples, #1) Izzy Sweet (Shows Skin on the Cover)
N..."

thank you Vanessa! these look great!

[Mary-Megan]

Romanticbookworm
Here are your picks. I hope you find something good to read in this bunch!

June 1 - National Go Barefoot Day
TBR: Tripped Up (skin/water)
NEW: Almost Just Friends (water)


June 4 - National Hug Your Cat Day
TBR: Wanted By the Wolf (animal on cover)
NEW: Buck Wild (cowboy/vet)


June 6 - National Higher Education Day
TBR: The Stopover (CEO/New Adult)
NEW: Maybe We Won't (lawyer)


June 8 - National Best Friends Day
TBR: Part Time Cowboy (two people)
NEW: Part of Your World (two people/character with friends with)


June 18 - National Wanna Get Away Day
TBR: Summer at Firefly Beach (trip/beach read)
NEW: The Summer Seekers (trip/beach read)


June 19 - Father’s Day (3rd Sunday in June)
TBR: The Cowboy Meets His Match (just a man)
NEW: Ruthless Rival (father mentioned)


June 20 - National Hike with a Geek Day
TBR: Chasing Perfect (outdoor scene)
NEW: Meant to Be (outdoor scene/green cover)


June 27 - National PTSD Awareness Day
TBR: Protecting His Witness (dark cover/detective)
NEW: Hero (firefighter/dark cover)


Bonus: June 21 - summer begins - longest day of the year
TBR: Catch of the Day (on TBR longest)
NEW: The Bodyguard (looking forward to reading)


Happy Reading!

[LaurLa]

Hi Mary-Megan!! I will probably make my picks for you on Friday - I have the day off so can take lots and lots of time to dig into your TBR 😁

[Romanticbookworm]

Hi Mary-Megan

Thanks for these picks they look great unfortunately the Bodyguard by Katherine Center doesn't come out in the UK until mid-July.

[Mary-Megan]

Romanticbookworm wrote: "Hi Mary-Megan

Thanks for these picks they look great unfortunately the Bodyguard by Katherine Center doesn't come out in the UK until mid-July."

Sorry about that. I would then change my recommendation to The Children on the Hill as another one I'm looking forward to reading this summer.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

☘KathyD☘ wrote: "Hi Kat! I had so much fun picking for you! It’s always a challenge finding new-to-you books/authors, so I hope I did alright for you. I put headphones next to the books I’ve listened to and enjoyed..."

Thank you so much!! I know I will be getting to some/most of the ones that were on my TBR. And I've seen several of the new ones in TART (probably your team) and am always looking for new authors/books so they are going on the list even if I don't get to them next month! Extra tips about good audios and the need for tissue always welcome. 😉 (Not reading of the tearjerkers too soon though, I've been crying enough the last couple of days...😢)

[Carina]

Fran,

Here are your picks. Happy reading!

June 1 - National Go Barefoot Day
TBR - Unlove Me
New - Found by Frost


June 4 - National Hug Your Cat Day
TBR - Dancing Bearfoot
New - Elder Wolf


June 6. - National Higher Education Day
TBR - Diamonds
New - Boy Shattered


June 8. - National Best Friends Day
TBR - When Things Go Wrong
New - Sunset Thunder


June 18 - National Wanna Get Away Day
TBR - The One You Want
New - Run the Risk


June 19 - National Father’s Day
TBR - On The List
New - Private Charter


June 20th - National Hike with a Geek Day
TBR - Crushing on Cooper
New - Forever This Time


June 27 - National PTSD Awareness Day
TBR - Her Moonlit Gamble
New - Behind Enemy Lines


June 21- Summer Beguns Bonus
TBR - Animal Attraction
New - Get a Life, Chloe Brown

[Fran, Moderator]

Carina wrote: "Fran,

Here are your picks. Happy reading!

June 1 - National Go Barefoot Day
TBR - Unlove Me
New - Found by Frost
[bookcover:Found by..."

Thank you Carina! So many great choices!

[Chris]

Hi Carmen,

June 1 - National Go Barefoot Day
NEW: Deklan (Skin on the Cover)
TBR: Legacy (Water on the Cover)

June 4 - National Hug Your Cat Day
NEW: Rejected by the Alpha (Animal/ Hugging)
TBR: Andorra Sector (Hugging)

June 6 - National Higher Education Day
Recommend a book that either:
TBR: Pretty Little Savage (New Adult)
NEW: Dear Love, I Hate You (New Adult)

June 8 - National Best Friends Day
Recommend a book that either:
TBR: Dating Dr. Dil (Two People)
NEW: Keeping Lily (Two People)

June 18 - National Wanna Get Away Day
Recommend a book that either:
TBR: A Sweet Mess (Colorful Cover)
NEW: Rewriting Yesterday (Colorful Cover)

June 19 - Father’s Day (3rd Sunday in June)
NEW: Pierced (Man on the Cover)
TBR: His Ransom (Man on the Cover)

June 20 - National Hike with a Geek Day
NEW: Alpha Inmate (Smart Character)
TBR: No Dress Required (Greens)

June 27 - National PTSD Awareness Day
NEW:Badd Ass (PTSD/ Soldier/ First Responder/ Dark Cover)
TBR: Beta (Dark Cover)

[Sassafrass]

LillianaPassions - I'm off to do your picks now!

[LillianaPassions]

Sassafrass wrote: "LillianaPassions - I'm off to do your picks now!"

Thank you 💕💕

[Sassafrass]

Hi LillianaPassions!

Looks like I not only get to pick for you in the Meet-n-Greet challenge but also for this one! You are such an eclectic reader and I love that. I hope there are a few choices here that will work for you.

June 1 - National Go Barefoot Day

[TBR] Sleeping ’til Sunrise (beach/water on cover)
[NEW] Sweatpants Season (shows some skin and maybe...err....the hint of other things - but this was an interesting take on turning the tables on men objectifying women)



June 4 - National Hug Your Cat Day

[TBR] Lumberjack Werebear (animal on cover- I like this series and I can truly say I've never read a paranormal romance set in a trailer park. But, it works!)
[NEW] How to Howl at the Moon (animal on cover - such a cute series. I have truly loved each book more than the next!)



June 6 - National Higher Education Day
[TBR] One Hundred Promises (doctor)
[NEW] Frog (doctor - this was such a sweet story, it took my by surprise but I really enjoyed it)



June 8 - National Best Friends Day

[TBR] Fatal Affair (two people on cover - Love Sam and Nick. Their backstory and how they found each other again is pretty awesome)
[NEW] Lessons from a One-Night Stand ( I could definitely be friends with the baileys)



June 18 - National Wanna Get Away Day

[TBR] Kiwi Strong (colorful color)
[NEW] Make It Sweet (beach read - very sweet, very sensual as well and it was awesome on audio)



June 19 - Father’s Day (3rd Sunday in June)

[TBR] Hold Your Breath (just a man on cover - great series, love the research that went into it)
[NEW] Wait With Me (just a man on cover - ok so this is technically on your main TBR but you have to read this. it's so funny. really just enjoyable!)



June 20 - National Hike with a Geek Day

[TBR] The Geek Job (geek MC - this was cute)
[NEW] Alpha Geek (geek MC - similar to the one on your TBR - I do wish it had been longer)



June 27 - National PTSD Awareness Day

[TBR] Hell & High Water (police officers - such a great series)
[NEW] Dear Aaron (Aaron is a soldier - here is a Mariana Zapata book that you haven't read. I loved this one --but I love most of her books.)



Bonus: June 21 - summer begins - longest day of the year

Is a book you’re really looking forward to reading this summer
[TBR] Crowbones (on your preferred shelf longest AND I'm looking forward to reading it)
[NEW] Bad at Love (over 400 pages -- friends-to-lovers is a favorite trope of mine and this one was done well!)

[Romanticbookworm]

Emma - I will get your picks up either tomorrow or the weekend.

[Sonja]

OMG it's been a chaotic week at work! I'm earmarking tomorrow morning to finish your picks, Vanessa!

THANK YOU for my picks Lilliana! They look awesome and I can't wait for next week! :)

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

Sonja wrote: "OMG it's been a chaotic week at work! I'm earmarking tomorrow morning to finish your picks, Vanessa!

THANK YOU for my picks Lilliana! They look awesome and I can't wait for next week! :)"

Thanks, Sonja. =)

[Sonja]

Hi Vanessa!
Here are your picks as promised! I actually finished them last night, but was fading fast and wanted fresh eyes on them this morning before I posted them. Hope you find something fun for June!

June 1 - National Go Barefoot Day
TBR: The Bastard Heir (skin on cover)
NEW: Kitty and the Midnight Hour (skin/free spirit-ish) This one got mixed reviews because people don’t understand pack mentality, but I totally loved this one and keep meaning to continue the series!


June 4 - National Hug Your Cat Day
TBR: She Wolf (animal on cover)
NEW: Midnight at the Blackbird Café (animal on cover) Equal parts Sweet Home Alabama, Hope Floats and Practical Magic, this one surprised me!


June 6 - National Higher Education Day
TBR/NEW: Of Beast and Beauty (YA) This one took a little bit to get into the lingo, but once I did, I couldn’t put it down.
TBR/NEW: Well Met (school connection/someone with a degree) Loved this whole series and, squeeee there’s a 4th book! I love going to Ren Faire and this was like getting a backstage tour!


June 8 - National Best Friends Day
TBR: Not the Witch You Wed (two people on cover) On my TBR list now!
TBR: How to Fake It in Hollywood (two people on cover) On my TBR list now too!


June 18 - National Wanna Get Away Day
NEW: The Layover (satisfies all three!) Surprised how much I enjoyed this one!
NEW: Breathing Room (character goes on a trip) In my 40s now I’m beginning to enjoy stories of women who start over or rediscover themselves. This was recommended to me in this very challenge and I really loved it.


June 19 - Father’s Day (3rd Sunday in June)
TBR: The Varsity Dad Dilemma (parent in story)
TBR: Wait for It (single parent) Loved this one!


June 20 - National Hike with a Geek Day
TBR: The Bridge Kingdom (outdoor scene/greens cover) LOVED this series and impatiently awaited the 3rd book which I plan to listen to this month! They’re free on Audible if you’re into that sort of thing!
TBR/NEW: Geekerella (geeky character) LOVED this one! Squishy, funny, geeky cosplay fun! The author should be commended for being able to blend classic Cinderella elements with a modern day Con! And food trucks!


June 27 - National PTSD Awareness Day
TBR: Wolf Gone Wild (mental issue sort of, dark cover) Really enjoyed this one, though I haven’t gotten further along in the series.
NEW: Dirty (mental issue, dark cover) This was dark, but it was really well-written and definitely dirty.


Bonus: June 21 - summer begins - longest day of the year
TBR: City of Ashes (on list the longest) I keep meaning to read this series!
TBR/NEW: The Glittering Court (over 400 pages) LOVED this series!


Happy reading!

[Sonja]

LillianaPassions wrote: "Hi Sonja ! Here are your picks ! I hope you ll enjoy them 😉
Happy reading !

June 1 - National Go Barefoot Day
👉New:Maple Sundaes and Cider Donuts
by Olivia Gaines (water on the co..."

Finally got to browse my picks, thank you Lilliana!!! I added several to my TBR and library holds, and am hoping to get to a couple of them at least this month! Thank you!

[LaurLa]

Mary-Megan!!! Picks for you! I hope you find something new to enjoy!


June 1 - National Go Barefoot Day
TBR: Seaside Dreams - beach on cover
NEW: Meant to Be - water on cover


June 4 - National Hug Your Cat Day
TBR: Reunited on Dragonfly Lane - animal on cover
NEW: The Somerset Girls - works with animals


June 6 - National Higher Education Day
TBR: Roommaid - teacher
NEW: Zenn Diagram - YA; students


June 8 - National Best Friends Day
TBR: The Rejected Writers' Book Club - friends
NEW: Well Met - two people


June 18 - National Wanna Get Away Day
TBR: Paris is Always a Good Idea - trip
NEW: Bad Cruz - trip


June 19 - Father’s Day (3rd Sunday in June)
TBR: Fierce at Heart - just a man on cover
NEW: The Soulmate Equation - single parent


June 20 - National Hike with a Geek Day
TBR: The Cliff House - outdoor scene
NEW: Legacy - outdoor scene


June 27 - National PTSD Awareness Day
TBR: Somebody Like You - first responder
NEW: Aftershock - first responder; some PTSD; former soldier


Bonus: June 21 - summer begins - longest day of the year
TBR: Sandcastle Beach - 400+pp
NEW: Scoring With Him - what I am looking forward to reading

[LillianaPassions]

Sassafrass wrote: "Hi LillianaPassions!

Looks like I not only get to pick for you in the Meet-n-Greet challenge but also for this one! You are such an eclectic reader and I love that. I hope there are a few choices ..."

Thank you so much Sassafras ! I enjoy your comments and you make me take several of your choices in my to-read. You are inspiring !!
And for sure I ll take some of my to-do in the “read asap”.

I can’t wait to start reading them !
Lilliana