2023 March Pick-It-For-Me Challenge

[Fran, Moderator]

2023 March 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 answer the below question:

✱✱Which animal would you like to have as a pet?✱✱
(In a perfect world with no restrictions)

1. Dog
2. Cat
3. Horse
4. Rabbit

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

IMPORTANT DATES
Sign ups will remain open until February 23 ( 4 pm US EST)

You’ll have until February 28 ( 4 pm US EST) 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!✱

[Fran, 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!

[Fran, Moderator]

**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!!

[Fran, Moderator]

2023 March PIFM Challenge - Participants

(view spoiler)[1. Dog
Carina- merry new year
Romanticbookworm- read asap
LizzieG- MF TBR
Sonja- PIFM
Vi
Fran- PIFM Shelf
KathyD- tbr audios
LaurLa- 01 pick me please

2. Cat
Chris
Nancy H
Viv
MountainKat- to read asap

3. Horse

4. Rabbit
Courtney (hide spoiler)]

[Fran, Moderator]

2023 March PIFM Challenge - Pairings

In each group, please pick for the person below you. The last person picks for the first person, so Carina picks for Sonja, LaurLa picks for Carina, MountainKat picks for Chris and Courtney picks for MountainKat

*= picks given

1. Dog
*Carina- merry new year
*Sonja- PIFM
*Romanticbookworm- read asap
*Vi
*Fran- PIFM Shelf
*LizzieG- MF TBR
*KathyD- tbr audios
*LaurLa- 01 pick me please

2. Cat and 4. Rabbit
*MountainKat- to read asap
*Chris
*Viv
*Nancy H
*Courtney

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!

[Fran, Moderator]

2023 March PIFM Challenge - Picking Rules

National Professional Pet Sitters Week- 1st week of March
Owning pets can be some of the most rewarding experiences and can be life-changing. You love your pets, you care for them, but on days when you have to take a work-related trip or are going on a vacation, you need someone to be able to care for your pets while you’re gone. Pet sitters are people who can do that for you and National Professional Pet Sitters Week is a holiday all about learning what pet sitters do for your pets.

The most popular pets around the world-

1. Cats- Canada
Recommend a book set in Canada or a stand-alone book

2. Rabbits- UK
Recommend a book set in Europe or a book that is part of a series

3. Horses- Mexico
Recommend a book set on a farm or ranch or with a farmer or rancher character or a book with a hand on the cover (horses are measured in hands)

4. Fish- France and Turkey
Recommend a book set on or near water or with water on the cover or a book with a nerdy or geeky character (fish are actually smart!)

5. Dogs- USA
Recommend a book set in the US or a book with friends in the story

6. Birds- Australia and Brazil
Recommend a book set in Australia or South America or a book that you think should ‘fly off the shelves’ (a book you love)

7. Alpaca- Peru
Recommend a Historical romance (alpacas date back 6000 years!) or a book with clothing on the cover

8. Guinea Pigs- India
Recommend a book set in Asia or a shorter book (under 200 pages)

[Fran, Moderator]

*

[Chris]

a cat!

I haven't decided yet about the self (you can pick one, booktok or nextinseries) , just to change things a little

[Carina]

Dog

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

[Nancy H]

I have had dogs and cats, so either would be good for me.

[Romanticbookworm]

I have a dog who is spoilt rotten plus my parents have dogs too :).

Please use my read asap list below.

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

[Fran, Moderator]

Welcome Chris, Carina, Nancy H and Romanticbookworm!!

Updated to here

[LizzieG]

The pressure...of a choice... I'll go with Dog.

Placing this here so that I'm sure to get at least 1 m/f pick to shake my reading up. Hee hee:
MF TBR

[Sonja]

I've grown up with dogs, a rabbit and a cat and I have two cats now. I'd love to have a horse, and though I love our girls, but I'd love to have a dog again!

Not sure I should even play since I haven't read even one book for February yet.... it's been a very life-interrupted month!

If I can play, please use my PIFM shelf.

[Fran, Moderator]

Of course you can play Sonja! Whether you complete a previous PIFM month has no bearing on participating in any other months :)
Real life can be so disruptive!

[Vika]

My first choice would always be a cat, but if I’d be sure I won’t be eaten I would probably consider getting a tiger or a black mountain lion. So some type of cat-ish animal☺️

[Vi]

i'm in. I would go for a dog. In a perfect world

[Fran, Moderator]

Welcome LizzieG, Sonja, Viv and Vi!!

Updated to here

[Fran, Moderator]

I'm in! In a perfect world I think I would have a dog.

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

[☘KathyD☘]

dog...with or without a perfect world 😉😁
tbr-audios

[LaurLa]

Do I have to choose between a cat and a dog? In a perfect world, I'd have both and neither would shed... In this world, though, if I could only have one or the other? I'd have to say dog.

01-pick-me-please

[Fran, Moderator]

Welcome KathyD and LaurLa!

Updated to here

(no shedding would be perfect!)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I would love to have a dog and some cats, but would especially love to have another cat. We've only had 'working cats' the last few years and they never seem to last very long. (Likely because we don't have a dog.) Just part of the joys of rural living...

Please use my to-read-asap shelf - thanks!

[Courtney]

Rabbit.

[Fran, Moderator]

Welcome MountainKat and Courtney!

Updated to here

Sign Ups close in 90 minutes.....pairs and picking rules will be posted very shortly after sign ups end :)

[Fran, Moderator]

Sign Ups are closed!

Back in a few minutes with pairings and rules

[Fran, Moderator]

Pairings are in message #5 and Picking Rules are in message #6

Have fun and happy picking!

[LizzieG]

Hi Fran, I'd like to just clarify the rules so I make sure I don't mess anything up. Please let me know if my understanding about picking is correct:
I pick a total of 8 books.
4 that are new-to-pickee and not on their shelves
4 that are on their preferred shelf or TBR shelf
All 8 books have to fit within the "picking rules" in message 6 but no more than 2 picks for any one rule.
I don't necessarily have to pick a book for every rule.
Is that right?

[Fran, Moderator]

LizzieG wrote: "Hi Fran, I'd like to just clarify the rules so I make sure I don't mess anything up. Please let me know if my understanding about picking is correct:
I pick a total of 8 books.
4 that are new-to-..."

Yes, 4 tbr/preferred shelf and 4 new to them- but lots of participants give more, but up to 16 max (2 for each rule).
You don't have to use every rule in each category/task, but you should give at least one pick per task.
For example-

1. Cats- Canada
Recommend a book set in Canada or a stand-alone book
-you can recommend one canada book, one stand-alone or two canada books, two stand-alones or one canada and one stand-alone.

I hope this helps!

I am just about to post your picks so maybe that will help :)

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi LizzieG.!

Here are your picks for March. Your preferred shelf was small but mighty! I added a few of them to my own tbr! I hope you find a goodie or two here :)


1. Cats- Canada
tbr- All Grown Up -stand-alone book
new- An American Lamb in Europe (really liked this one)

2. Rabbits- UK
tbr- Walking on Thin Ice-part of a series (loved)
new- The Governess Affair- Europe (loved)

3. Horses- Mexico
tbr- Spring Strings- farm (loved!)
new- Boots Optional- ranch

4. Fish- France and Turkey
new- Below Deck- water on cover, in story
new- Natural Enemies - kind of nerdy character (loved!)

5. Dogs- USA
tbr- Fifteen Shades of Gay- (very good)
new- Waiting for You- friends to lovers

6. Birds- Australia and Brazil
tbr- Pucked- I've heard so many good things about this one, I'm sure it has flown off the shelves
new- Walking the Line- Australia

7. Alpaca- Peru
tbr- Heartbreaker- historical
tbr- Blindsided- clothes on cover

8. Guinea Pigs- India
tbr- Out of Bounds- shorter
new- Sheltered- shorter

Happy Reading!!

[Vi]

Hi Fran, I’ll do your picks tonight or by tomorrow latest.

[Romanticbookworm]

Hi Vi

Your picks for this month are below:

2023 March PIFM Challenge -

The most popular pets around the world-

1. Cats- Canada
Recommend a book set in Canada or a stand-alone book


TBR- House of Cerulean Sea- (standalone)

NEW-Guarding Suzannah - (set in canada) - sounds good

2. Rabbits- UK
Recommend a book set in Europe or a book that is part of a series

TBR- From Blood and Ash - (part of a series)

NEW- Air He Breathes - - (part of series) - loved this one

3. Horses- Mexico
Recommend a book set on a farm or ranch or with a farmer or rancher character or a book with a hand on the cover (horses are measured in hands)


TBR- A Touch of Forever - (rancher/cowboy)

NEW- Cowboy's Bride (set on a farm)

4. Fish- France and Turkey
Recommend a book set on or near water or with water on the cover or a book with a nerdy or geeky character (fish are actually smart!)

TBR- Everywhere and every way (water on cover)


NEW - Secret Plunge (water on cover)

5. Dogs- USA
Recommend a book set in the US or a book with friends in the story


TBR- American Queen (set in US)


NEW-Sing You Home (set in US)

6. Birds- Australia and Brazil
Recommend a book set in Australia or South America or a book that you think should ‘fly off the shelves’ (a book you love)


TBR-Nefertiti - Nefertiti (standalone) - loved this book one of my favourites (book i loved)


NEW- Brutal Prince

7. Alpaca- Peru
Recommend a Historical romance (alpacas date back 6000 years!) or a book with clothing on the cover


TBR-Baron (historical romance)


NEW-beauty and the Highlander

8. Guinea Pigs- India
Recommend a book set in Asia or a shorter book (under 200 pages)

TBR-Sword Dancer (set in asia)

NEW- The Beast (shorter book)


I have picked all the TBR book from your to read list hope that's okay. If you need any repicks just let me know.

Happy reading!

[Vi]

Hi Fran,

Here are the picks for you. I appreciate the shorter PIFM shelf. It was an eclectic mix of books. I hope you like them. If not, please let me know!

1. Cats- Canada:
TBR: Her Dueling Daddies by Lee Savino
NEW: The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata - Well, not fully set in Canada but it is a standalone. Slow burn romance as well. I really liked it.

2. Rabbits- UK:
TBR: Sweet Liar by Laurelin Paige
NEW: Here With Me by Samantha Young - Contemp romance set in Scotland. You’ve liked other books by this author, why don’t you give this a try too?

3. Horses- Mexico:
TBR: A Cowboy for Christmas by Rebecca Sharp - Couldn’t resist.
NEW: Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan - Off beat contemporary romance.

4. Fish- France and Turkey:
TBR: Below Deck by Tara Sivec
NEW: Two Wrongs Make a Right by Chloe Liese - Interesting romance.

5. Dogs- USA:
TBR: Beginner's Luck by Kate Clayborn
NEW: When He’s Dark by Suzanne Wright - I liked this series by this author. The couple here starts off as friends.

6. Birds- Australia and Brazil:
TBR: Can't Get Enough by Sarah Mayberry
NEW: The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley - One of my favourite authors. I love almost everything by this author.

7. Alpaca- Peru:
TBR: Charming Sir Charles by Anna Campbell
NEW: Daughter of the Sea by Elisabeth Hobbes - Off the road try with selkies. Mix of fantasy and romance but this was good.

8. Guinea Pigs- India:
TBR: Artistic License by Elle Pierson - I loved this book.
NEW: Red Winter by Annette Marie - A good romantic fantasy series set in Japan. I cannot speak for the authenticity but it was fleshed out

[Vi]

Romanticbookworm wrote: "Hi Vi

Your picks for this month are below:

2023 March PIFM Challenge -

The most popular pets around the world-

1. Cats- Canada
Recommend a book set in Canada or a stand-alone book.


TBR- House..."

Hi Romanticbookworm! Wow, this must be the fastest I've ever gotten the picks. Thanks for the great picks! I'm eyeing ,

[Fran, Moderator]

Vi wrote: "Hi Fran,

Here are the picks for you. I appreciate the shorter PIFM shelf. It was an eclectic mix of books. I hope you like them. If not, please let me know!..."

Thank you Vi! So many great choices…..I can’t wait to get started! I have holds on two of your picks, . Hopefully one of them will come in in March. Lots of other great choices too!

[☘KathyD☘]

hi LaurLa...it's always fun trying to find new books for you...I hope you enjoy whatever you read!

🐱 Cats – Canada
Love, Magic & Misfortune, Karla Nikole — standalone (tbr)
The Simple Wild, K.A. Tucker — set in Canada (new)

🐰 Rabbits – UK
The Shadows, J.R. Ward — part of a series (tbr)
Challenge, Amy Daws — set in Europe (new)

🐴 Horses – Mexico
The RSVP, Lauren Blakely — hands on the cover (tbr)
The Christmas Cowboy Hero, Donna Grant — set on a ranch (new)

🐠 Fish – France and Turkey
Stuck with You, Ali Hazelwood — geeky characters (tbr)
On the Rocks, Sawyer Bennett — set near water (new)

🐶 Dogs – USA
Recommend a book set in the US or a book with friends in the story
Moonlight and Magic, Darynda Jones — friends in the story (tbr)
Pleasure Unbound, Larissa Ione — set in New York (new)

🦉 Birds – Australia and Brazil
Book Lovers, Emily Henry — should fly off shelves (tbr)
Rock Addiction, Nalini Singh — set in New Zealand (new)

🦙 Alpaca – Peru
The Art of Ruining a Rake, Emma Locke — historical romance (tbr)
Call Me Maybe, Cara Bastone— clothing on the cover (new)

🦔 Guinea Pigs – India
Dragon on Top, G.A. Aiken — less than 200 pages (tbr)
The Professional, Kresley Cole — set in Russia (new)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi Chris, I started your picks last night but unfortunately didn’t finish them. Unfortunate because our power just went out for the second time today with the bulk of a BIG storm supposed to hit this afternoon through tomorrow. I will work on them when I can. Just wanted to let you know.

[Courtney]

For MountainKat

1. Cats- Canada
Stand-alone book- The A.I. Who Loved Me

2. Rabbits- UK
Part of a series- Sweep in Peace

3. Horses- Mexico
Recommend a book set on a farm or ranch or with a farmer or rancher character- Hitching the Cowboy

4. Fish- France and Turkey
Recommend a book set on or near water or with water on the cover- The One Real Thing

5. Dogs- USA
Recommend a book set in the US- Obsessed

6. Birds- Australia and Brazil
Book that you think should ‘fly off the shelves’ (a book you love)- Get a Life, Chloe Brown

7. Alpaca- Peru
Recommend a Historical romance- The Reluctant Countess

8. Guinea Pigs- India
Recommend a book set in Asia- The Dragon and the Pearl



The NEW books are on Hoopla (library app) if you have access to it. I think this is my first time with this challenge. Happy reading!

[Sonja]

RomanticBookWorm - working on your picks today!

Carina - feel free to pick the bare minimum for me, I'm not getting much reading time these days!

[LaurLa]

Carina -- I'll be working on your picks on Sunday!

[Romanticbookworm]

Vi wrote: "Romanticbookworm wrote: "Hi Vi

Your picks for this month are below:

2023 March PIFM Challenge -

The most popular pets around the world-

1. Cats- Canada
Recommend a book set in Canada or a stan..."



No problem hope you find a great read for march :).

[Nancy H]

Hi Courtney,
Here are some picks for you for March. I used some from your Want-to-read list, and some from my Read list that are different, just to give you some choices. I hope you find something you like!

Cats Two stand-alone books - Jane Steele and The Unhoneymooners


2. Rabbits: Set in Europe - The Vineyards of Champagne; Part of a series - Gunpowder Alchemy


3.Horses: Farmer - Nuts; Hands on cover (holding weapons) - The League of Gentlewomen Witches


4.Fish: Two with smart women characters - Love on the Brain and Wrapped Up in You


5.Dogs:Two set in the U.S. - Lone Women and The Giver of Stars


6.Birds: Two that should fly off shelves - The Blonde Identity (4 stars) and Killers of a Certain Age (I read this one in a day - could not put it down!)


7.Alpaca: Two that are Historical Romance - A Lady's Formula for Love and A Curious Beginning (I love this series because unexpected things happen!)


8.Guinea Pigs: Set in Asia - Braised Pork; A very short but good one - If the Fates Allow


Happy Reading!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Courtney wrote: "For MountainKat

1. Cats- Canada
Stand-alone book- The A.I. Who Loved Me

2. Rabbits- UK
Part of a series- Sweep in Peace

3. Horses- Mexico
Recommend a book set on ..."

Thank you Courtney for the picks! I'm looking forward to reading several of them!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Hi again Chris! I got your picks finished between the second and third power outages today. Now after the fourth, I hope I have time to get them typed up and posted since the snow has started again... 🤞🏼 I leaned heavily into fantasy and PNR, mostly vampires since you specifically listed both on your profile. I hope you find something to love for March!

1. Cats- Canada
NEW: The House in the Cerulean Sea* by T.J. Klune - One of my all time favorite books - it makes me so happy!!
TBR: The Game* by Vi Keeland - Looking forward to this one myself!

2. Rabbits- UK
NEW: Dark Lover* by J.R. Ward - Great series and it starts here!
TBR: Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts - I loved this trilogy!

3. Horses- Mexico
NEW: Year One* by Nora Roberts - Probably my favorite NR trilogy! Though it is different from her usual, it is just fabulous!
TBR: Getting Schooled* by Emma Chase - Loved this book!

4. Fish- France and Turkey
NEW: Kiss of Midnight* by Lara Adrian - Another great series!
TBR: When Beauty Tamed the Beast* by Eloisa James - Great book!

5. Dogs- USA
NEW: Hard as It Gets* by Laura Kaye - Loved this series and her MC characters are introduced here!
TBR: Him* by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy - Lovely book!

6. Birds- Australia and Brazil
NEW: Halfway to the Grave* by Jeaniene Frost - Currently rereading this series too and loving it!
TBR: Repeat* by Kylie Scott - This book just worked for me!

7. Alpaca- Peru
NEW: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake* by Sarah MacLean - Loved this book and now the author too!
TBR: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie* by Jennifer Ashley - Great family - really good books!

8. Guinea Pigs- India
NEW: The Warlord Wants Forever* by Kresley Cole - I love this series too! I struggled a bit to find a short prequel that actually worked at the beginning of the series - this one does!
TBR: Sinful Temptation by London Hale - Looks good to me!


I don't know if you are an audiobook fan, but I marked books/narrators that I have especially enjoyed in audio with an asterisk. If you are interested, these are good ones to try in audiobook.

Happy Reading!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

LOL - my power seriously went out again 2 minutes after I posted those picks! 😂🤷🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ (It's back again - for now.)

[LizzieG]

Hi KathyD! Here are my picks for you. Hopefully you'll find something you love. :)

1. Cats - Canada
TBR: Away From Me by Sophie Oak - Standalone
New: First In by Danika Bloom - Canada


2. Rabbits - UK
TBR: Guardian's Grace by Rebecca Zanetti - Part of a series
New: The Forbidden Man by Karina Halle - Europe


3. Horses - Mexico
TBR: The Cowboy’s Surprise Nanny by Leslie North - ranch
New: Bittersweet by Sarina Bowen - ranch/farm-orchard


4. Fish - France & Turkey
TBR: #Nerd by Cambria Hebert - nerdy character
New: Confessions of a Naughty Librarian by Deborah Schneider - nerdy character (this one's on my tbr and fits)


5. Dogs - USA
TBR: Maggie Moves On by Lucy Score - set in U.S.
New: Mr. Fixer Upper by Lucy Score - set in U.S. (this is one of my favorite Lucy Score books and didn't see it on your shelves so thought I'd include it)


6. Birds - Australia & Brazil
TBR: The Viper by J.R. Ward - fly off shelf
New: Mr. Masters by T.L. Swan (TL Swan's books are always a flyin' it seems)


7. Alpaca - Peru
TBR: Awk-Weird by Avery Flynn - clothing on cover
New: Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare (Looks like you've enjoyed this author before and don't have this one shelved. Dare writes some of my favorite historicals)


8. Guinea Pigs
TBR: Like It's 1999 by Karen Grey - shorter

(only 1 pick for this category)

[Romanticbookworm]

Sonja wrote: "RomanticBookWorm - working on your picks today!

Carina - feel free to pick the bare minimum for me, I'm not getting much reading time these days!"

No worries looking forward to them :).

[Sonja]

Hi Romanticbookworm,
Had to get these done today finally! Hope you find something good to read in March!
1. Cats- Canada
TBR: The Turnout (stand-alone) *Sounds good!*
NEW: The Paris Apartment (stand-alone) *Great mystery!*


2. Rabbits- UK
TBR: The Mixtape (part of a series) *Had to get this one on there! Looks good and is a KU!*
NEW: Angels' Blood (part of a series) *Had this one recommended to me and thought you might enjoy it.*


3. Horses- Mexico
TBR: Saddle Up (rancher character/hand on cover)
NEW: Code Name Hélène (hands on cover) *They’re small, but they’re there and this one is just too good not to recommend! It’s also based on a very true story!*


4. Fish- France and Turkey
TBR: Lawless (set near water)
NEW: Which Witch is Which? (set near water) *Surprised how much I’ve enjoyed this series*


5. Dogs- USA
TBR: Candy for My Orc Boss (US setting/friends)
NEW: Moon Dance (US setting) *Another surprise hit for me!*


6. Birds- Australia and Brazil
TBR: Things We Never Got Over (Fly off the shelf, given it’s Goodreads Choice award!) *Hoping to read this one in March as well. Buddy read maybe?*
TBR: The Wall of Winnipeg and Me (Book I loved)


7. Alpaca- Peru
TBR: The Chief (historical)
TBR: The Rake (historical and clothing)


8. Guinea Pigs- India
TBR: Roughing the Kicker (under 200 pages)
NEW: Hate to Want You (Asian character on cover – hope that counts!) *Totally stab in the dark, but I wanted to get this one on there as I really enjoyed this series and love this author’s work!*

Happy reading!

[Chris]

MountainKat wrote: "Hi again Chris! I got your picks finished between the second and third power outages today. Now after the fourth, I hope I have time to get them typed up and posted since the snow has started again..."

Thank you for the wonderful picks Kat! I can't wait!

[Chris]

Viv I'll post your picks sometime later today, once I return from work and put kids down to sleep.