2022 October Pick-It-For-Me Challenge

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

2022 October 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:

✱Of the two, which do you prefer - Spring or Fall, and why?✱

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

IMPORTANT DATES
Sign ups will remain open until September 23 - 3 pm US EDT.

You’ll have until September 29 - 9 pm 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!✱

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

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!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

2022 October PIFM Challenge - Signups

(view spoiler)[Spring:
Nancy H
Chris
Carina - fallbooks
Vi

Fall
LillianaPassions - rrr-2022-picking-list‎
Fran - a-pifm-shelf
Sonja - PIFM
LaurLa - 01-pick-me-please
MountainKat - to-read-asap
☘KathyD☘ - tbr-audios
Akshara - pifm
SunnyCAGirl
♛Vanessa♛ - 1-pick-it‎
Carolyn
~Melissa~ - oct-nov-22-mng-picked‎
Romanticbookworm - read-asap
Tam
~KarenH~ - cant-wait-to-read (hide spoiler)]

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

2022 October PIFM Challenge - Pairings

Please pick for the person beneath you. The last person picks for the first person, so LaurLa picks for SunnyCAGirl.

✔ = picks have been made

✔SunnyCAGirl
✔♛Vanessa♛ - 1-pick-it‎
✔Sonja - PIFM
✔Carina - fallbooks
✔Nancy H
✔MountainKat - to-read-asap
✔~Melissa~ - oct-nov-22-mng-picked‎
✔Romanticbookworm - read-asap
✔Chris
✔Fran - a-pifm-shelf
✔☘KathyD☘ - tbr-audios
✔Vi
✔Carolyn
✔LillianaPassions - rrr-2022-picking-list‎
✔Akshara - pifm
Tam
✔~KarenH~ - cant-wait-to-read
✔LaurLa - 01-pick-me-please


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!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

2022 October PIFM Challenge - Picking Rules

Spring and Fall/Autumn have many similarities. Whether you’re in the northern hemisphere or the southern, we’re all in that time of transition between the long, hot days of summer and the long, cold nights of winter. The weather is usually more moderate in terms of temperatures, but can also be very volatile and unpredictable at times. But while in some ways they are similar, in other ways they are opposites. Lete’s take a look at a few of those ways!

Spring colors are bright and happy - the colors of flowers and new growth
🌷 Recommend a book with green, pink, yellow, and/or blue on the cover.
Fall colors are the darker earth tones of turning leaves and fall fruits and vegetables
🍂 *Recommend a book with red, orange, gold and/or brown on the cover.

Spring brings longer, milder days, which often means more outside time and less time to read.
🌷 Recommend a short book (under 200 pages).
Fall brings shorter days and less nice weather, which hopefully means more time to curl up with a good book!
🍂 Recommend a longer book (over 300 pages).

Spring is a time of new beginnings…gardens coming back to life, new leaves on the trees, and lots of baby animals!
🌷 Recommend a book that is the first book in a series, or a book with a pregnancy/baby/child in it.
Fall means things are slowing down, plants going dormant or dying off, some animals preparing to hibernate or just burrow in for the winter, and many birds migrating to warmer climates.
🍂 Recommend a book that is a continuation of a series your pickee is already reading, or a stand-alone book. Or you may also recommend a book with an animal on the cover.

Spring is a time to say goodbye to the cold, dark winter and look forward to the warmth and longer, lighter days of summer.
🌷 Recommend a book that is light and easy – open to your interpretation, but maybe something humorous, or just a feel-good story with a bit of fluff and little to no angst.
Fall is the reverse…leaving those easygoing summer days behind and preparing for the darker, colder days of winter.
🍂 Recommend a book that is a bit darker – maybe something with some suspense or danger, or with some hard obstacles to overcome. Again, this is open to your interpretation, and it doesn’t need to be all dark…HEAs are definitely allowed!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

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[LillianaPassions]

I’m in and I prefer Fall (gorgeous colors here in Canada, I like also the weather before winter ; on the contrary spring is lot of mud, still some snow storms, and we are in a hurry to see the summer!)

My pick list here

[Nancy H]

I'm in and I like them both equally! But if I have to pick, I'll say spring because I love seeing the flowers after a long winter!

[Fran, Moderator]

I'm in! I love the Fall....the back-to-school feel, the holidays, the pumpkin spice lattes and the sweater weather :)

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

[Sonja]

I'm in please! Love both, but Fall is my favorite, despite the lack of it in So Cal! Love the changing weather, the leaves, the food, the boots and sweaters, all of it!

Please use my PIFM shelf.

[LaurLa]

I love Spring but the colors of Fall speak to me! Put me wherever!
01-pick-me-please

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Me! I prefer Fall because it means the end of summer!! It can be a scary time of year in SoCal, but I still love the chill in the air, drinking hot tea and getting to have fires again - in the woodstove only please!

Please use my to-read-asap shelf that needs to be updated again - thanks!

[☘KathyD☘]

i'm in! i love FALL! the weather cools off and the trees turn amazing colors 😊
tbr audios

[Akshara]

I'm in!! I prefer Fall weather because I love the cool weather and it also means winter is coming :)))
Please use my PIFM shelf

[Chris]

I almost missed it!
I think I prefer spring, mostly because I love the flowers and their smells.

You can use my "to-read" shelf.

[SunnyCAGirl]

I guess fall edges out spring though I love both. You can use my rather full “want to read” shelf!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Hey everyone!

I've had a minor conflict come up, so the cut-off for signups and the posting of pairings and rules will be delayed just a few hours. The new cut-off time will be tomorrow (Friday) September 23 at 6 PM EDT.

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️]

I'd have to go with Fall. I love the overall ambiance that fall has. I love the holidays, the cooler temperatures, the back to school vibes, and pumpkin pie! =D

My Shelf: 1-pick-it

[Carolyn]

I’m in! Between Spring and Fall I prefer fall more because I love the feeling of change, the colors on the trees are gorgeous and of course Halloween!!

[Carina]

Spring- flowers coming out and buds on the trees.
Use https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[Vi]

I prefer Spring too. I love it especially with the dandelions come out and we can see the bees moving..

Please use my to-read shelf.

[~Melissa~]

I'm in ~ haven't done this one in forever. I'm going to go with Fall - I love the changing colors and crisp fall air.
Please use this shelf
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

[Romanticbookworm]

Definitely fall due to the colours.

Please use my read ASAP shelf Please

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

[Tam]

Spring, because of the new life and beauty in it.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

My favorite is fall...we usually have a lot of beautiful, sunny weather, but with milder temperatures than in the summer, and without all the mud of spring.

My shelf: cant-wait-to-read

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Signups are now closed, and rules and pairings will be posted in a few minutes!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Ok everyone, pairings and picking rules are in messages 4 and 5. Happy picking and reading! 😃

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Melissa! I'll be working on your picks this evening - I'm looking forward to diving into your shelves. 😊

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi KathyD!

Here are your picks for October- I hope you find something you love!

1.
TBR- Boss Man Bridegroom- blue on cover- so cute!
NEW- Boyfriend- pink on cover

2.
TBR- Sexy Nerd- gold on cover
NEW- Fumbled Love- brown on cover

3.
TBR- Away From Me- less than 200 pgs
NEW- Cursed by Cupid- less than 200 pgs

4.
TBR- Hero's Haven - over 300 pgs
NEW- Her Sexiest Mistake- over 300 pgs

5.
TBR- Corrupt- 1st in series
NEW- My Beautiful Neighbor - 1st in series
NEW- Rockstar Daddy - child in story

6.
TBR- The Forbidden Billionaire- part of a series
NEW- The Secret Bridesmaid - stand alone

7.
TBR- Sweet Talk - light and fun
NEW- The Sweetest Fix - light and fun

8.
TBR- Beneath These Lies - darker, suspenseful
NEW- What If I Never? - suspenseful

Happy Reading!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi again ~Melissa~, I'm back! I hope I found some good options for you. 🤞🏼

Spring colors are bright and happy - the colors of flowers and new growth.
TBR: The Hollow of Fear by Sherry Thomas - Blue cover.
NEW: Surrender* by Pamela Clare - One of my favorite HR books and the beginning of a wonderful series!

Fall colors are the darker earth tones of turning leaves and fall fruits and vegetables.
TBR: Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood - Red on cover.
NEW: Scandal Never Sleeps* by Shayla Black and Lexi Blake - I really enjoyed this series! I never would have found it if it weren't listed on Lexi Blake's reading order for her multiple series. I did not see any overlap, but thought it was a really good storyline!

Spring brings longer, milder days, which often means more outside time and less time to read.
TBR: Halloween Boo by Sarah Spade - Shortest on your shelf!
NEW: Darius* by J.R. Ward - Audio only, but not long and interesting!

Fall brings shorter days and less nice weather, which hopefully means more time to curl up with a good book!
TBR: Meet Me Under the Mistletoe by M. Robinson - Longest on your shelf!
NEW: Scoring With Him* by Lauren Blakely - Really enjoyed this trilogy, but it ends with a cliffhanger. All the books are out though!

Spring is a time of new beginnings…gardens coming back to life, new leaves on the trees, and lots of baby animals!
TBR: Cold & Deadly by Toni Anderson - First in series!
NEW: Bonfires* by Amy Lane - This was one of those books that I just wanted to live in the world for longer than the book lasted - so good!

Fall means things are slowing down, plants going dormant or dying off, some animals preparing to hibernate or just burrow in for the winter, and many birds migrating to warmer climates.
TBR: Leverage in Death* by J.D. Robb - Always love this series!
NEW: Ruby Fever* by Ilona Andrews - I was so happy to see this was out so I could read more about this family!

Spring is a time to say goodbye to the cold, dark winter and look forward to the warmth and longer, lighter days of summer.
TBR: Blood Lines by Eileen Wilks - Honestly, this looked like the lightest book on your shelf!
NEW: The Extraordinaries* by T.J. Klune - So much fun! I can't wait to read the last one in October!! (Honestly, it would not hurt my feelings if you read The House in the Cerulean Sea or A Destiny of Dragons instead! All three of them are good options, but The Extraordinaries was the only new option. Seriously though - you need to move The House in the Cerulean Sea to the top of your TBR - every little bit of it made me happy!)

Fall is the reverse…leaving those easygoing summer days behind and preparing for the darker, colder days of winter.
TBR: Dark Fairy Tales by C.J. Roberts - Dark is right there in the title!
NEW: Year One* by Nora Roberts - Not your typical NR trilogy, but it might be my favorite one yet! It was difficult to read during the pandemic, way too close to real life. But so, so good!

I don't remember if you are a fan of audiobooks, but in case you are, I marked the ones I listened to and especially enjoyed with an asterisk.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Hi LaurLa! It's always so much fun to go through your shelves, but also a bit of a challenge to find new stuff for you...we like too much of the same stuff! I hope I was able to find something that you'll love. Happy Reading!

Spring colors are bright and happy - the colors of flowers and new growth
🌷 Recommend a book with green, pink, yellow, and/or blue on the cover.
New: The Highland Fling by Meghan Quinn
TBR: Meant to Be Yours by Susan Mallery

Fall colors are the darker earth tones of turning leaves and fall fruits and vegetables
🍂 *Recommend a book with red, orange, gold and/or brown on the cover.
New: Bittersweet by Sarina Bowen
TBR: Beguiled by Darynda Jones

Spring brings longer, milder days, which often means more outside time and less time to read.
🌷 Recommend a short book (under 200 pages).
New: Close to the Bone by Kendra Elliot
TBR: A Tale of Two Dragons by G.A. Aiken

Fall brings shorter days and less nice weather, which hopefully means more time to curl up with a good book!
🍂 Recommend a longer book (over 300 pages).
New: Run to Ground by Katie Ruggle
TBR: Sit, Stay, Love by Debbie Burns

Spring is a time of new beginnings…gardens coming back to life, new leaves on the trees, and lots of baby animals!
🌷 Recommend a book that is the first book in a series, or a book with a pregnancy/baby/child in it.
New: The Family You Make by Jill Shalvis
TBR: She Can Run by Melinda Leigh

Fall means things are slowing down, plants going dormant or dying off, some animals preparing to hibernate or just burrow in for the winter, and many birds migrating to warmer climates.
🍂 Recommend a book that is a continuation of a series your pickee is already reading, or a stand-alone book. Or you may also recommend a book with an animal on the cover.
New: To Sir, with Love by Lauren Layne
TBR: Twisted Threads by Janice Kay Johnson

Spring is a time to say goodbye to the cold, dark winter and look forward to the warmth and longer, lighter days of summer.
🌷 Recommend a book that is light and easy – open to your interpretation, but maybe something humorous, or just a feel-good story with a bit of fluff and little to no angst.
New: The Vampire's Mail Order Bride by Kristen Painter
TBR: Hot Scheming Mess by Lucy Carol

Fall is the reverse…leaving those easygoing summer days behind and preparing for the darker, colder days of winter.
🍂 Recommend a book that is a bit darker – maybe something with some suspense or danger, or with some hard obstacles to overcome. Again, this is open to your interpretation, and it doesn’t need to be all dark…HEAs are definitely allowed!
New: Nightwork by Nora Roberts
TBR: Twisted Truths by Rebecca Zanetti

[LaurLa]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Hi LaurLa! It's always so much fun to go through your shelves, but also a bit of a challenge to find new stuff for you...we like too much of the same stuff! I hope I was able to find something that..."

These all look absolutely perfect!!! Thank-you!!

[LaurLa]

Hey SunnyCAGirl!! I am going to try to get your picks tonight... But. We are traveling (to Sunny CA, in fact) tomorrow AM. So if I don't get to them today as I run around frantically doing laundry and packing, I will unfortunately not get them until Thursday. Just wanted you to know so you didn't think you were abandoned!

[LillianaPassions]

Hi Akshara
Here are my picks for you, I hope you’ll enjoy them!

Spring colors are bright and happy
🌷 Recommend a book with the colors of flowers and new growth
TR: Doing It Over by Catherine Bybee
NEW: Kind of Cursed by Stephanie Fournet


Fall colors are the darker earth tones of turning leaves and fall fruits and vegetables
🍂 Recommend a book with red, orange, gold and/or brown on the cover.
TR: Between Hello and Goodbye by Emma Scott
NEW: The Chase by Elle Kennedy


Spring brings longer, milder days, which often means more outside time and less time to read.
🌷 Recommend a short book (under 200 pages).
TR : The Witch Doesn't Burn in This One by Amanda Lovelace
NEW : Alpha and Omega by Patricia Briggs


Fall brings shorter days and less nice weather, which hopefully means more time to curl up with a good book!
🍂 Recommend a longer book (over 300 pages).
TR: The Words by Ashley Jade
NEW: Kiss My Giraffe by Erin Nicholas


Spring is a time of new beginnings…gardens coming back to life, new leaves on the trees, and lots of baby animals!
🌷 Recommend a book that is the first book in a series,
TR: It Just Had To Be You by Jacqueline Francis
NEW : Fallen Crest High by Tijan


Fall means things are slowing down, plants going dormant or dying off, some animals preparing to hibernate or just burrow in for the winter, and many birds migrating to warmer climates.
🍂 Recommend a book that is a continuation of a series your pickee is already reading, or a stand-alone book.
TR: Stanton Bliss by T.L. Swan
NEW : Trust Me by Jayne Ann Krentz


Spring is a time to say goodbye to the cold, dark winter and look forward to the warmth and longer, lighter days of summer.
🌷 Recommend a book that is light and easy –
TR: Seduced by Sunday by Catherine Bybee
NEW : Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley


Fall is the reverse…leaving those easygoing summer days behind and preparing for the darker, colder days of winter.
🍂 Recommend a book that is a bit darker
TR : Stanton Completely by T.L. Swan
NEW : The Witness by Nora Roberts


Have a good fall and happy reading !
Lilliana

[Romanticbookworm]

Hi Chris please see your picks below for this month:


2022 October PIFM Challenge - Picking Rules

Spring and Fall/Autumn have many similarities. Whether you’re in the northern hemisphere or the southern, we’re all in that time of transition between the long, hot days of summer and the long, cold nights of winter. The weather is usually more moderate in terms of temperatures, but can also be very volatile and unpredictable at times. But while in some ways they are similar, in other ways they are opposites. Lete’s take a look at a few of those ways!

Spring colors are bright and happy - the colors of flowers and new growth
🌷 Recommend a book with green, pink, yellow, and/or blue on the cover.

TBR - Grinder

NEW- Broken Play (heard this is good and also on my TBR)

Fall colors are the darker earth tones of turning leaves and fall fruits and vegetables
🍂 *Recommend a book with red, orange, gold and/or brown on the cover.

TBR-Beautifully Cruel - (red cover) - Also on my TBR

NEW- The Risk (red cover) - really enjoyed this :)


Spring brings longer, milder days, which often means more outside time and less time to read.
🌷 Recommend a short book (under 200 pages).

TBR- Twitch - (short book)

New- Shoulda Been A Cowboy (Short book also on my TBR)


Fall brings shorter days and less nice weather, which hopefully means more time to curl up with a good book!
🍂 Recommend a longer book (over 300 pages).

TBR- Tourist Attraction

New - Brutal Prince


Spring is a time of new beginnings…gardens coming back to life, new leaves on the trees, and lots of baby animals!
🌷 Recommend a book that is the first book in a series, or a book with a pregnancy/baby/child in it.

TBR-In Bed With A Highlander

New - Lessons in Corruption


Fall means things are slowing down, plants going dormant or dying off, some animals preparing to hibernate or just burrow in for the winter, and many birds migrating to warmer climates.
🍂 Recommend a book that is a continuation of a series your pickee is already reading, or a stand-alone book. Or you may also recommend a book with an animal on the cover.

TBR- The Cleaner

New-Fools Rush in

Spring is a time to say goodbye to the cold, dark winter and look forward to the warmth and longer, lighter days of summer.
🌷 Recommend a book that is light and easy – open to your interpretation, but maybe something humorous, or just a feel-good story with a bit of fluff and little to no angst.

TBR- Falling for my coach

New-Vork

Fall is the reverse…leaving those easygoing summer days behind and preparing for the darker, colder days of winter.
🍂 Recommend a book that is a bit darker – maybe something with some suspense or danger, or with some hard obstacles to overcome. Again, this is open to your interpretation, and it doesn’t need to be all dark…HEAs are definitely

TBR-Descent

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I hope you enjoy your picks if you need any repicks just let me know. Happy reading :).

[~Melissa~]

Hi Romanticbookworm Hopefully I've hit on something you will enjoy! Happy reading!!

🌷Spring colors
NEW: - this is the start to Navesink Bank Universe by Jessica Gadziala. One of my favorite authors. Fall down the rabbit hole with me :)
TBR:

Fall colors are the darker earth tones of turning leaves and fall fruits and vegetables
🍂 *Recommend a book with red, orange, gold and/or brown on the cover.
TBR




Spring
🌷 Recommend a short book (under 200 pages).
TBR - shortest on your TBR
NEW I've enjoyed this authors mystery series. This one each book is short and set on the same island.
Fall
🍂 Recommend a longer book (over 300 pages).
TBR longest on your TBR




Spring
🌷 First book in a series
TBR:


Fall
🍂 Recommend a book that is a continuation of a series
NEW: follows 1st book from Navesink Universe above.
TBR:



Spring
🌷 Recommend a book that is light and easy –
TBR

Fall
🍂 Recommend a book that is a bit darker –
NEW: I recently started this series and have surprisingly fallen in love with these bikers and their town.
TBR:

[~Melissa~]

MountainKat wrote: "Hi again ~Melissa~, I'm back! I hope I found some good options for you. 🤞🏼

Spring colors are bright and happy - the colors of flowers and new growth.
TBR: The Hollow of Fear by She..."



Kat ~ thanks for all the wonderful picks! Looking forward to digging in ~ we'll see how many I can squeeze into October :)
I do a mixture of reading and audio so thanks for those **'s. I listen to audios on my commute and sometimes while doing stuff around the house.

[Nancy H]

Hi MountainKat,
I have had a crazy busy day today and have another one tomorrow, so I will get to your picks as soon as I can tomorrow evening. I'm too tired tonight to do a good job, so thank you for your patience!

[Carolyn]

Hi LillianaPassions! Here are your picks :)

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[Romanticbookworm]

~Melissa~ wrote: "Hi Romanticbookworm Hopefully I've hit on something you will enjoy! Happy reading!!

🌷Spring colors
NEW: - this is the start to Navesink Bank Univer..."


Hi Melissa these all look great :). Cant wait to get started looking forward to October:)

With regards to the Jessica_Gadziala do these come before the henchmen books or do I start them first as not read her yet?

Thanks for the great picks :).

[Akshara]

LillianaPassions wrote: "Hi Akshara
Here are my picks for you, I hope you’ll enjoy them!

Spring colors are bright and happy
🌷 Recommend a book with the colors of flowers and new growth
TR: Doing It Over ..."

Hey Lilliana!
Almost all of them have me interested and I can't wait to start reading ;)
Thank you so much for the awesome picks!! :D

[Akshara]

Hey Tam!
Here are my picks for you...
(I noticed there was no preferred shelf mentioned so I chose books from your over-all TBR list...I hope that won't be an issue :))


1. Spring colors are bright and happy - the colors of flowers and new growth
🌷 Recommend a book with green, pink, yellow, and/or blue on the cover.
TBR: The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

2. Fall colors are the darker earth tones of turning leaves and fall fruits and vegetables
🍂 *Recommend a book with red, orange, gold and/or brown on the cover.
TBR: Book Boyfriend by Claire Kingsley

3. Spring brings longer, milder days, which often means more outside time and less time to read.
🌷 Recommend a short book (under 200 pages).
TBR: The Never King by Nikki St. Crowe
New: The Marriage Bargain by Jennifer Probst

4. Fall brings shorter days and less nice weather, which hopefully means more time to curl up with a good book!
🍂 Recommend a longer book (over 300 pages).
TBR: The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata
New: Idol by Kristen Callihan

5. Spring is a time of new beginnings…gardens coming back to life, new leaves on the trees, and lots of baby animals!
🌷 Recommend a book that is the first book in a series, or a book with a pregnancy/baby/child in it.
TBR: It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover
New: The Enemy Trap by Maren Moore

6. Fall means things are slowing down, plants going dormant or dying off, some animals preparing to hibernate or just burrow in for the winter, and many birds migrating to warmer climates.
🍂 Recommend a book that is a continuation of a series your pickee is already reading, or a stand-alone book. Or you may also recommend a book with an animal on the cover.
TBR: Marriage for One by Ella Maise
New: To Hate Adam Connor by Ella Maise

7. Spring is a time to say goodbye to the cold, dark winter and look forward to the warmth and longer, lighter days of summer.
🌷 Recommend a book that is light and easy – open to your interpretation, but maybe something humorous, or just a feel-good story with a bit of fluff and little to no angst.
TBR: Back to You by Jess Mastorakos
New: Dear Aaron by Mariana Zapata

8. Fall is the reverse…leaving those easygoing summer days behind and preparing for the darker, colder days of winter.
🍂 Recommend a book that is a bit darker – maybe something with some suspense or danger, or with some hard obstacles to overcome. Again, this is open to your interpretation, and it doesn’t need to be all dark…HEAs are definitely allowed!
TBR: Ruin
New: Vicious by L.J. Shen

I hope you enjoy these picks :)
Let me know if you need repicks for any reason.

Happy Reading!!
A

[~Melissa~]

Romanticbookworm wrote: "~Melissa~ wrote: "Hi Romanticbookworm Hopefully I've hit on something you will enjoy! Happy reading!!

🌷Spring colors
NEW: - this is the start to Nav..."

These come first if you want to do the Navesink Bank Universe books. You have Reign, The Fixer and Monster all on your TBR - which are all part of the Universe. Things make more sense and go in chronological order.

When I first started her books I randomly read books from all series (in series order within that series) only to find out later that they were part of a larger interwoven series'. I went back and started again - lots of things made much more sense to me as I felt like I was missing things that I 'should' know about.

Here is a link to her reading order. I thought I had added this and realize I forgot it :)

https://jessicagadziala.com/reading-o...


Whatever you go with - I hope you enjoy!!

[Vi]

Hi Carolyn,

I had a good time going through your shelves. I need to know the secret though - how do you keep it so short? Mine's so big that I sometimes don't look at the number. Anyway, here are your picks. I hope you can find some recs that you like.

Spring  colors are bright and happy:
TBR: Book Lovers - I loved this book and I truly didn’t think I would. This author clicked for me and I think you should give this book a chance too.
New: Love on the Brain - You’ve read 2 other books by this author and you liked it. Why not try the latest by her?

Fall  colors are the darker earth tones:
TBR: The Bodyguard - Looks interesting!
New: Twice Shy

Spring  brings longer, milder days - Shorter books:
TBR: Mistlefoe - One of the shortest books on your shelf. Again, interesting book.
New: The List

Fall  brings shorter days and less nice weather - Longer books:
TBR: The Priory of the Orange Tree - the longest book in your TBR.
New: Here With Me- possibly one of my favourite by this author! The Scotland setting doesn’t hurt for sure.

Spring  is a time of new beginnings…
TBR: Six Crimson Cranes - This one’s going on my TBR too!
New: Red Winter - a cool trilogy set in Japan. I loved the prose, the setting and the mythology aspects

Fall means things are slowing down
TBR: By the Book - #2 in a series you’ve started.
New: Swordheart - Kingfisher is a very recent find for me. She writes really good fantasy-romance.

Spring  is a time to say goodbye to the cold, dark winter
TBR: The Spanish Love Deception - A very nice read
New: Things We Never Got Over - A recent discovery. Good read if you are in the mood.

Fall is the reverse…
TBR: Electric Idol - the series has Dark in it! Do you want to continue the series?
New: The Vanished Days - Kearsley writes great historical romances set with dual POV. This has everything and the payoff makes suspense all that worth it.

[Carolyn]

Vi wrote: "Hi Carolyn,

I had a good time going through your shelves. I need to know the secret though - how do you keep it so short? Mine's so big that I sometimes don't look at the number. Anyway, here are ..."

Vi thank you so much!!! It looks like you made some awesome picks for me! I can't wait to knock down my tbr shelf and read some new finds as well :)

[Vi]

Aww, thanks Carolyn! I'm so glad you liked my picks. Happy reading!

[Romanticbookworm]

~Melissa~ wrote: "Romanticbookworm wrote: "~Melissa~ wrote: "Hi Romanticbookworm Hopefully I've hit on something you will enjoy! Happy reading!!

🌷Spring colors
NEW: -..."

Yeah I had heard start with reign but if you think its best to read for a good time call I will start there as I like reading stuff in order. Thanks for the chart I will bookmark it for future use.

Thanks again for the picks. The only one I might not be able to read is lion as supposedly your meant to read book 1 to save confusion. However im spoilt for choice so will see what I manage to get to.

Happy reading :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Nancy H wrote: "Hi MountainKat,
I have had a crazy busy day today and have another one tomorrow, so I will get to your picks as soon as I can tomorrow evening. I'm too tired tonight to do a good job, so thank you..."

No worries! I know how life can get super busy sometimes. I can wait patiently - I really can!

[Nancy H]

Hi MoutainKat,
I finally got your picks done. Thank you for patiently waiting. Here they are, and if you don't see any you like, please let me know and I can pick more for you, especially the New-to-you ones.

Spring: Pink on cover -The Vampire's Mail Order Bride; Blue on cover - The Boardwalk Bookshop


Fall: Orange/brown on cover - Heat Wave; Orange cover - People We Meet on Vacation


Spring: Short books - Happily Never After and If the Fates Allow


Fall: Longer books - Hot and Badgered and The Spanish Love Deception


Spring: First in series - Hopelessly Bromantic and Playing for Keeps


Fall: Series you are reading - Death at the Crystal Palace (I enjoy this series!); Stand-alone - Love in the Afternoon


Spring: Lighter reads - The Accidental Newlywed Game and Love on the Brain


Fall: A bit darker - Memento Mori and The Last Thing He Told Me


Happy reading!

[☘KathyD☘]

hi Vi...sorry for the delay...here are your October picks...hope you find something amazing!

🌷 Spring colors are bright and happy…the colors of flowers and new growth.
Something Wilder, Christina Lauren — cover has blue, pink, yellow (tbr)
Flirtasaurus, Erin Mallon — cover has blue and yellow (new)

🍂 Fall colors are the darker earth tones of turning leaves and fall fruits and vegetables.
When in Rome, Sarah Adams — orange cover (tbr)
The Bourbon Kings, J.R. Ward — gold cover (new)

🌷 Spring brings longer, milder days, which often means more outside time and less time to read.
Stuck with You, Ali Hazelwood — 127 pages (tbr)
Frog, Mary Calmes — 136 pages (new)

🍂 Fall brings shorter days and less nice weather, which hopefully means more time to curl up with a good book!
The Once and Future Witches, Alix E. Harrow — 517 pages (tbr)
Wait With Me, Amy Daws — 304 pages (new)

🌷 Spring is a time of new beginnings…gardens coming back to life, new leaves on the trees, and lots of baby animals!
Blood Heir, Ilona Andrews — first book in a series (tbr)
In Bed with a Highlander, Maya Banks — features a pregnancy (new)

🍂 Fall means things are slowing down, plants going dormant or dying off, some animals preparing to hibernate or just burrow in for the winter, and many birds migrating to warmer climates.
Desperation in Death, J.D. Robb — continuation of a series (tbr)
Fashion Jungle, Kathy Ireland & Rachel Van Dyken — standalone (new)

🌷 Spring is a time to say goodbye to the cold, dark winter and look forward to the warmth and longer, lighter days of summer.
Boss Man Bridegroom, Meghan Quinn — light and easy read (tbr)
Call Me Maybe, Cara Barstone — light and easy read (new)

🍂 Fall is the reverse…leaving those easygoing summer days behind and preparing for the darker, colder days of winter.
Quarter to Midnight, Karen Rose — tagged suspense (tbr)
Reaper’s Property, Joanna Wylde — darker story w/ a HEA (new)