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May - Pick It For Me! Challenge
♦Jennifer♦OK, here's my initial list. I'll start with the four from your TBR stack.
1. A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore. Read this book. It is a definite funny book. You could read You Suck: A Love Story first. But no need really.
2. Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Gaiman Neil is fabulous.
3. Succubus Heat by Richelle Mead. I see that you've enjoyed the previous ones. Why haven't you continued? Maybe you just need a little push.
4. World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks. I've actually recommended this before in a pick it for me challenge and it was well received. You can't go wrong with this.
As for new books, I have a few of those as well:
1. Welcome to Temptation by Jennifer Crusie. I know you are not much for contemporary romance, but since it does take place in SW Ohio and the author is from central Ohio and you live in SW Ohio...
2. Pandora's Star by Peter F. Hamilton. If you like hardcore SF and would like to read one of the best duologies that I have ever seen, you have to read this (followed by Judas Unchained of course). You will not be disappointed.
3. Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson. SF with a good bit of humor. The protagonist's name is Hiro Protagonist if that tells you anything.
4. Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore is both irreverent and funny. A very worthwhile read.
OK, there are my eight. I honestly think that you'd like all of them. At least I hope that you would. I've read all but the Succubus book (I've only read the first in that series so far). Let us know which you pick!
Leah, you need to send me a friend invite OR make your profile public for a few days so I can see your lists and make recommendations.Leah *~*Pherocious*~* wrote: "BJ Rose:
From your TBR list:
1. Lover Mine by J. R. Ward"
Thanks, Leah, I'll go with your first recommendation.
Heather C.From your TBR list:
The Shining by Stephen King
Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella
Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Other Recommendations:
Blue Bloods by Melissa de La Cruz
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows
The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason
Trouble in High Heels by Christina Dodd
I think it's a fairly ecclectic selection of books and I hope you find something from it that you wholly enjoy. :^D
Photojim wrote: "♦Jennifer♦ wrote: "lol, since your TBR is almost nonexistent I'll give you four books that I've read and four that I haven't but that I still think you'll like all the same. I hope you find somethi..."lol, thats okay. I'm just glad that you like my suggestions =3
Nairabell wrote: "Hi Cher! Here are your recs:Heya Nairabell, It's so nice to meet ya...
Okay, I saw your list. Niiiccce. I'm kinda new with the Good Reads group (1 month) so my TBR is not so much. I'm still trying to find some good books to add to my list. Paranormal romances are great, but there are other romances that I'd like to read (IR, Erotica,Fantasy etca)... I'm having some challenges in getting my hands on some good books. Dragonswan for example, (dying to read to finish my Sherilyn kenyon books) but I am the millionth person on the hold list at my library. "Touch the Dark" is now one of the books for a May challenge (so glad for your opinion on that book...it has been hard to pick it up!) And I will definately take a look at "I'm the Vampire, that's Why", Even the title sound hilarious. I will go through your list and post my recommendations for ya shortly. Please don't worry it I do not respond during the day...I am an insomiac! I do my best work at night. Nudge, nudge, wink, wink... Later! : )
Shelley wrote: "Gigi,From your TBR shelf:
Match Me if You Can - Elizabeth Phillips
Something Borrowed - Emily Giffin
Halfway to the Grave - Jeannine Frost
Welcome to Temptation - Jennifer Crusie
For..."
Hi Shelley!
Thanks for the great recs! I'm going to go with Something Borrowed. I own this book and just haven't read it yet. I've added Just One Of The Guys to my TBR.
Hopefully I've picked something you like. If not, let me know and I'll gladly pick again.
TBR
Wicked Ties by Shayla Black
Stolen Fury by Elisabeth Naughton
Deal Breaker by Harlan Coben
Passion by Lisa Valdez (I've heard a lot of good things about this book).
NEW
I love Lora Leigh's Breed series. Its an addiction of mine. I liked Megans Mark, but there are quite a few in the series that are much much much better. I'm going to suggest you read Elizabeth's Wolf (Breeds, #4). This is one of my favorites in the series, if not my favorite in the series. If you like this one then I'd suggest going back and reading the entire series in order.
I love Judith McNaughts Westmoreland series. I've noticed that you've read the first 2 in the series. So, I'm going to suggest that you read Stephens story Until You. I loved it. I actually liked this love story more than Whitney, My Love storywise.
I'm recommending Dark Lover by JR Ward more for the overall series than the book itself. I really loved the second book a bit more and am currently reading the 3rd (better so far than both). I think this book and series is worth reading.
If you're in the mood for a new suspense book- I'm recommending I'm Watching You by Karen Rose. I know that it won a RITA award and apparently its suppose to be a little different as romantic suspense books may go.
♦Jennifer♦ I'm having a hard time deciding which of these to choose. So I'll give you my thoughts and you tell me which I should read.Read
1. Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh - Sounds great! I've been meaning to try this series. I just haven't yet. I'm sure I will sooner or later.
2. Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh- Sounds good too.
3. Born of Nightby Sherrilyn Kenyon- always liking the sci-fi romance aspect. I do like me some hard SF.
4.Shadowfallby James Clemens- Been awhile since I've read any epic fantasy. Although I really should pick up the last two books of the Wheel of Time saga if I'm going to go that route.
New
1. Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione- This is certainly the front runner for me. Reviews look GREAT and the demon idea is pretty cool.
2. Show No Mercy by Cindy Gerard- The reviews don't make it seem like this is the one for me.
3. Coming Undone by Stephanie Tyler - I read this last year before I joined GR. I know I did not go back through and post ratings and reviews for every book I have read. I just don't have that good of memory. I've read 10-20 books a month pretty much since I was 10. I'm in my 40's now. I hang out at libraries, bookstores, and other literary based websites. If I listed every book that I've read and everything that sounded good in my TBR, I'd be at the listing for a month minimum!
4.Amorous Liaisons by Sarah Mayberry- I've read a few of her Blaze books and they are generally decent. But I think I want something more for the challenge.
So there's my thoughts on the books from quick perusal. Now pick one and as long as I can get it, I'll read it.
J. Bug,This is my first time with this sort of challenge, so hopefully you'll enjoy these picks. We seem to have some similar tastes, so I've picked some of my favorites.
Off Your TBR:
1. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs (urban fantasy with shapeshifter/werewolves; I consider it similar to Kelly Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld series)
2. Naked in Death by J.D. Robb (great mystery and romance combined)
3. Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton (I'd recommend the first 3 of this series but then the tone completely changes from urban fantasy/mystery/romance into erotica...not that I haven't read every single one of them) ;)
4. Fangs For The Memories by Kathy Love (great snarky humor, vampires, and romance)
New To You:
1. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead (I recommend this series to anyone who liked the Twilight Saga)
2. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (this has been 1 of my all-time favorites for years - amazing blend of historical, romance, and time travel... similar to The Time Traveler's Wife I'd say)
3. The Bone Garden by Tess Gerritsen (really good stand-alone suspense/mystery)
4. How To Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks (comedic vampire romance... similar to the Argeneau series)
Hope at least 1 of these works for you! :)
LethalLovelyWe have so much books in common in our TBR and in our shelves that I hope you`ll like some of my suggestions.
From yout TBR:
If Angels Burn - I really like Lynn Viehl and her take on vampires! This is the first book, and although it´s not my favorite in the series, it explain much of what is to come...
Witch Fire - I saw that your read others in the series, but this one is great!
Harmony's Way (Breeds, #8)- i love Lance!
Now some authors that I didn´t see in your shelves and that I think are very good:
Forget Me Not- First book in a Navy Seals serie that are very good and with great characters.
Passion - I see you like historicals and this one is wonderful and Hot! Passion and Mark will make you love and cry and sigh...
Broken Wing- this book is also historical and brings a character very different: the hero is a male prostitute and have a very difficult life!
Slave to Sensation - I see you like Nalini´s Guild Hunter Serie. This one is very good too and is about shape-shifters and a race with mind powers and no feelings. It is one of my favorites!
Photojim wrote: "♦Jennifer♦ I'm having a hard time deciding which of these to choose. So I'll give you my thoughts and you tell me which I should read.Read
1. Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh - Sounds great! ..."
Hey Jim, Pleasure Unbound is what seems to catch your fancy the most. Why not try that one? I'll be interested to know what you think because this is one of those books that I've been meaning to read myself.
All your suggestions are great too! I'm not usually into Contemporary Romance, but Welcome to Temptation looks like a winner. And my TBR pile has just grown by a couple of books.xD As for the succubus series I've been trying to draw that one out. I've read all of Richelle Mead's writing but those last few. And since I really like her I don't want it to be a case of me having to wait forever for the next book to come out.
I think I'll try some Christopher Moore.Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal sounds great!
BJ Rose wrote: "Leah, you need to send me a friend invite OR make your profile public for a few days so I can see your lists and make recommendations.Leah *~*Pherocious*~* wrote: "BJ Rose:
From your TBR list:
1..."
Hmmm, Did you forget my rule to have the profiles public until the 2nd, Leah?! Naughty girl, i'll have to take out my paddle.....Better yet, i'll give Syn to Sam for a WHOLE day.LOL
Cher wrote: "Please don't worry it I do not respond during the day...I am an insomiac! I do my best work at night. Nudge, nudge, wink, wink... Later! : )"*ROFL* I'm the same way, Cher!
Regina wrote: "LethalLovelyWe have so much books in common in our TBR and in our shelves that I hope you`ll like some of my suggestions.
From yout TBR:
If Angels Burn - I really like Lynn Viehl ..."
Regina, you're missing one recommendation from her TBR shelf!^.^
Natalie:Hopefully I did my homework well enough to give you something that may not be on your radar.
From you TBR list:
Lordy, lordy...how can evil be so yummy. A good book that kept me surprised.
I can only say that Richelle Mead is one of my favorite writers. I have enjoyed this series so much and hope you do too.
I love stories of fae, fairies, and mystical beings...another wonderland of unknown characters will appear.
The second book of the Need series, which I just finished this past week. Another one of my favorite writers, Carrie Jones has not let me down.Off your radar of lists:
With no vampires in this book, how good can it be? I actually enjoyed it and love the characters that developed. 
Again, nothing to take a bite out of you...but the young lady in this book keeps adding to her version of the truth until it spirals out of control. What I would refer to as quirky.
I loved this book. Though several questions were left unanswered, there are ghostly visions that appear and moments of uncertainty...add a touch of a fog filled night and you will find a good read.
An oldie, like me, but a goodie. A bit current day and then your are whisked away to Legend. I sucked this book down in one day when I purchased it.Happy reading and let me know what you think.
Sherrill
Hello Nairabell, I went through your TBR file and girl...your file is big. I notice we have just a few books in common. Here are my recommendations. Your feedback is so welcome.From your TBR List
1. Hush, Hush ~ Becca Fitzpatrick ( The review on this book really drew me in. I have not read it yet, but it is one at the top of my list)
2. Date Me, Baby, One More Time ~ Stephanie Rowe (Just the title makes me smile)
3. Slave to Sensation - Nalini Singh ( Another series & author I`d like to read too)
4. Sunshine - Robin McKinley (This book was on my TBR too. It was highly recommended by THE VIXENS` blog...They have recommended some serious books that I truly enjoy reading. I trust their opionion on goodreads.)
NEW To You
1. The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins (I can`t believe you do not have this on your list! It is a YA novel but such a good trilogy, I suggest you get the audio CD`s but I really, really got into this book big time!)
2. The Choice - Nicholas Sparks ( If you are not familar with Nicholas Spark novels...(The Note book, A Walk to Remember) you should know it`s always a tear jerker. This one sure has the same feeling but it was so not what I thought as I read it, it just filled me up at the end.)
3. A Hunger Like No Other - Kresley Cole ( Another one of my favorite author. If you want a variety in your underworld beings, the lore is where you should go. You will find HOT, strong, sexxy men and vicious, beautiful killers for women!) Love this series!
4. Kiss of Midnight - Lara Adrian (I know you`re familiar with BDB series by J.R Ward. This series has been referred to as BDB Lite. There are characters and storyline similarities but this is a likeable series. Less unnecessary profanity. Read with an open mind.)
Hope you enjoy! Cheers!!! ;)
Thanks Jen, Excellant choices all. The "new for you" choices are great too, most of which have been or are on my wish list.I'm assuming that you would like me to only choose books from your "selected 4 challenge" list??
cheers
Cher wrote: "Sunshine - Robin McKinley (This book was on my TBR too. It was highly recommended by THE VIXENS` blog...They have recommended some serious books that I truly enjoy reading. I trust their opionion on goodreads.)"Cher, you should read "Sunshine" soon, if you get the chance. :) I'm a big McKinley fan and it's one of my favorite books.
Hey Nairabell,From your recommendations, I have chosen 2 of the books and have blended them into my May 2010 reading challenges.
They are:
1. Touch the Dark ~ Karen Chance
2. A Quick Bite ~ Lynsay Sands
Great suggestions. Cheers!!
Harper wrote: "Cher wrote: "Sunshine - Robin McKinley (This book was on my TBR too. It was highly recommended by THE VIXENS` blog...They have recommended some serious books that I truly enjoy reading. I trust the..."Heya Harper... really? Now I really have to get to it!!
Thanks!
Yep! I may be a bit biased since I love Robin McKinley, but I really enjoyed it. Hopefully you will, too. :)
Rossy, just wanted to mention that with your rules being posted and the setup work, I think this month is going really smoothly. Thanks again for all of your hard work.
Since Angie was completely awesome and recommended me some from my ebay stack of books I grabbed one to read at work tonight and just finished it - but i'm going to go through the rest of her recommendations and try to knock them out during the month!The Fairy Godmother by Mercedes Lackey
Dangerous to Know by Barbara Taylor Bradford
Witchcraft by Jayne Ann Krentz
Black Silk by Metsy Hingle
For the Roses by Julie Garwood
The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever by Julia Quinn
Forever by Jude Deveraux
Hi Cher!Thanks for the feedback and the recs. I hope you enjoy Touch the Dark and A Quick Bite.
I really like the sound of all the recs you gave me, but I'm going to read A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole as weirdly it actually arrived with my latest amazon order this morning! If I get a chance, I may well read another of your recs but I'll let you know what I think of A Hunger Like No Other.
Thanks again :)
Melanie,It was fun running around your GR shelves. You have a pretty eclectic selection, so I'm going for the same theme in my recommendations. The only common denominator is that each book has a HEA at the end.
From your TBR:
1. Naked in Death by JD Robb. (I'm currently on an In Death series binge, so I can't help but recommend this one. Curious to see what is your take on Eve and Roarke.)
2. It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. (Outrageously funny mixed with poignant scenes, the first book in her Chicago Stars series is a keeper, IMO.)
3. Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione (Now who can't resist a sexy demon? Not me...and I hope not you, either.)
4. The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum (I know it's not typical romance, but this book has an HEA. Forget the Matt Damon movies, doesn't even come close to the book.)
Something new:
1. Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh (An interesting world where humans, shifters and Psy (individuals who have tried to eliminate emotions from their make-up) exist. Plenty of intrigue and romance.)
2. Eternal Pleasure by Nina Bangs (another series with a warrior-band theme fighting the end of the world but with a slight twist...that's for you to find out. : )
3. The Stranger I Married by Sylvia Day (a hot historical with an unconventional heroine...just yummy.)
4. Causing Havoc by Lori Foster (A sweet contemporary romance that will make you laugh and swoon)
Hope at least one of these books will interest you.
SaraYou have so many of my favorites on your shelves it was a challange to keep the list to only 4 books, hah.
I hope you have (had?) nice vacation and don't worry one bit, I don't mind waiting longer on my picks ;D
Ok, here it goes...
From your TBR
- The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
- Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
- The Duke And I by Julia Quinn
- Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
Other Suggestions
- The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
- One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
- Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop
- The Secret by Julie Garwood
I hope you'll be able to find something you'd enjoy!
Happy reading :)
AnnieTBR: I haven't read any of your tbr so I'll just pick randomly :)
Bitten by Kelley Armstrong - this is on my tbr too :)
It Happened One Nightby Stephanie Laurens
Cravings by Laurell K. Hamilton
Blood and Iron by Elizabeth Bear
New:
Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris - based on your bookshelf I think you'd like this.
Tithe by Holly Black
The Bloody Chamber by Angela Carter - interesting rewrites of classic fairy tales thought you might like this as you have read quite a lot of short stories and you seem to like fairy tale adaptations.
Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton - i haven't read the Meredith Gentry series yet but I thought you might like this series.
Hope you find something here that appeals to you :)
Hi Karolina,Your profile is set to private, so I can't see your TBR list, etc. so don't know what to recommend. Please let me know when you make your profile available. Thanks!
Kim
J Bug wrote: "Thanks Jen, Excellant choices all. The "new for you" choices are great too, most of which have been or are on my wish list.I'm assuming that you would like me to only choose books from your "s..."
J, you should pick from both her TBR and New to her.
Photojim wrote: "Rossy, just wanted to mention that with your rules being posted and the setup work, I think this month is going really smoothly. Thanks again for all of your hard work."Thanks, Jim! Although it seems i still have some stray kitties...LOL
Delicious Dee wrote: "Since Angie was completely awesome and recommended me some from my ebay stack of books I grabbed one to read at work tonight and just finished it - but i'm going to go through the rest of her recom..."LOL! Talk about finishing them quickly......
Rossy ~*~ Ehrotic ~*~ wrote: "Regina wrote: "LethalLovelyWe have so much books in common in our TBR and in our shelves that I hope you`ll like some of my suggestions.
From yout TBR:
If Angels Burn - I re..."
Sorry! Didn´t notice...
LethalLovely
From your TBR:
Release - I have this book on mine TBR and I haven´t read it yet. But it sounds great and I hear good things about it.
As for your recs, I think I´ll finally read If Your Dare by Kresley Cole. But
sounds really good and it´s on my buying list now! Thanks for the great suggestions!
Chichimo - I've only just realised that you only wanted books from your TBR - so let me know if you want me to pick another 4 to replace the new ones I suggested.
KimKirt wrote: "Hi Karolina,Your profile is set to private, so I can't see your TBR list, etc. so don't know what to recommend. Please let me know when you make your profile available. Thanks!
Kim"
Kim, I just sent Karolina a message!
Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "Chichimo - I've only just realised that you only wanted books from your TBR - so let me know if you want me to pick another 4 to replace the new ones I suggested."Charlotte - Yes that would be great if you could. I have SO many books to read. I have other books on the list that aren't paranormal in nature so please feel free to pick some of those. I really appreciate it!
Oh yeah - how about you? Do you just want from just your TBR list or new books as well?
Yz the Whyz wrote: "Rossy ~*~ Ehrotic ~*~ wrote: Yz, i think Melanie is waiting for you to let her know about what kind of genre you want to read this month, before she makes your recommendations. Her post is on page ..."Ugh, you're right i think am losing my head.
The post was for Kassa and it was from Ashley. My apologies, i had been up for almost 24hrs. when i read it. LOL!
Hey Sandy! Sorry I haven't gotten this done sooner.I'm just going to jump in with picks from your TBR
1. Her Fearful Symmetry. I read this book last year and really enjoyed it.
2. Dead Until Dark. I began reading this series after True Blood started, and enjoyed both the show and the novels.
3.A is for Alibi. This was a quick read for me.
4. Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. Interesting twist on the story.
Okay, now for recommendations I've had to come up with all by myself. :)
5. I noticed you had a lot of classics on your read shelf, and I found The Picture of Dorian Gray and Three Stories a favorite.
6. A Certain Slant of Light. A wonderful book. I wish the author had more novels than she does.
7. Based on your rating on the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Dragons of Autumn Twilight might interest you.
8. And now, my last recommendation, Alice I Have Been. A fictional biography based on the life of the girl who inspired Alice In Wonderland. It uses facts to build it's story, and flows so well, I read it almost in one sitting because I got so caught up in the story.
Happy Reading! If you need more recommendations, please let me know.
Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "Chichimo - I've only just realised that you only wanted books from your TBR - so let me know if you want me to pick another 4 to replace the new ones I suggested."Charlotte, the recommendations need to be from BOTH so you did well. The only one exempted from it was Jim. He has read WAY too many books so his record keeping does not work.
Regina wrote: "Sorry! Didn´t notice...LethalLovely
From your TBR:
Release - I have this book on mine TBR and I haven´t read it yet. But it sounds great and I hear good things about it."
No problem, Thank you Regina!!
Rossy ~*~ Ehrotic ~*~ wrote: Ugh, you're right i think am losing my head. The post was for Kassa and it was from Ashley. My apologies, i had been up for almost 24hrs. when i read it. LOL! ."
No worries, Rossy.
Just letting you know how much I appreciate the effort you put in to making this challenge fun and organized. :)
Sandy wrote: "Hello Katherine! I just love this challenge.You have so many great books on your TBR shelf. Hard to pick just 4, but here goes:
1.The Time Traveler's Wife by [author:Audrey Niffeneg..."
I love book recommendations! I think I will go with The Kite Runner now, and save the rest for future reading! Thanks!
Hi Charlotte (Buried In Books)FROM YOUR LIST:
Pleasure Unboundby Larissa Ione
Good in Bedby Jennifer Weiner
Something Wicked This Way Comesby Ray Bradbury
Strange Candy by Laurell K. Hamilton
NEW SUGGESTIONS:
The Vampire Queen's Servant by Joey W. Hill
Rumspringa: To Be or Not to Be Amish by Tom Shachtman
Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day
All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum
Thank you very much for your recs Regina & I hope you enjoy your pick(s). After checking the local library I've decided on If Angels Burn. I'd decided to read the first book in the Darkyn series last as there is no love lost between me, Alexandra & Michael. But your recs have convinced me to suck it up & put on my big girl pants, so to speak. I've requested it, & it should arrive at my local library by the end of next week. I'm also going to look into Singh's Psy-Changeling series since I keep getting beaten over the head with how awesome it is.
Rossy ~*~ Ehrotic ~*~ wrote: "Yz the Whyz wrote: "Rossy ~*~ Ehrotic ~*~ wrote: Yz, i think Melanie is waiting for you to let her know about what kind of genre you want to read this month, before she makes your recommendations. ..."Rossy does that mean I've missed a post from Kassa? I haven't seen a post since that message but wanted to make sure I didn't miss one. :)
Rossy ~*~ Ehrotic ~*~ wrote: "Photojim wrote: "Rossy, just wanted to mention that with your rules being posted and the setup work, I think this month is going really smoothly. Thanks again for all of your hard work."Thanks..."
Rossy, I'm available if you need someone to give out recs. By the way, I love the rules- 4 and 4!
Rossy ~*~ Ehrotic ~*~ wrote: "Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "Chichimo - I've only just realised that you only wanted books from your TBR - so let me know if you want me to pick another 4 to replace the new ones I suggested..."I got so confused as to what the asterisks on the picklist meant I thought I'd missed something. So I've deleted the alternate list I'd posted (should have refreshed the screen before I posted it).
Oh well, at least I'll get it right if I try again next month!!!
Katherine wrote: "Hey Sandy! Sorry I haven't gotten this done sooner.I'm just going to jump in with picks from your TBR
1. Her Fearful Symmetry. I read this book last year and really enjoyed it..."
Hi Katherine. I have added lots of books to my TBR shelf based on what I see on the RRRC threads. I just joined this group a couple of months ago and it's been fun to step out of my comfort zone! I think I will read A Certain Slant of Light. It's available the local library and I am planning to take my daughter there today anyway. I'm glad you chose The Kite Runner. It's a very powerful story that has stuck with me. This is on my top 10 all time favorite list, so I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it. Hope you have a great month of reading!
Ashley wrote: "Rossy ~*~ Ehrotic ~*~ wrote: "Yz the Whyz wrote: "Rossy ~*~ Ehrotic ~*~ wrote: Yz, i think Melanie is waiting for you to let her know about what kind of genre you want to read this month, before sh..."I fowarded your earlier post to her and she responded back...so check your PM and make sure to post the recommendations in this thread!
Gigi wrote: "Rossy, I'm available if you need someone to give out recs. By the way, I love the rules- 4 and 4!"Thank you Gigi! I'll make a note of it in case we need it.
If you want, you can pick a book for me from my TBR pile. I'm not participating this month but i need a few books to place a few Dares. Since i can't make up my mind which to use, perhaps you can.LOL
Yz the Whyz wrote: "No worries, Rossy. Just letting you know how much I appreciate the effort you put in to making this challenge fun and organized. :)"
Thank you, Yz!
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From your TBR:
young adult/paranormal .....
Hush, Hush
more of a dark side of paranormal .....
The Darkest Night
another ya - I have not read this one but I have heard good things and it has been on my tbr for a long time also.
Graceling
I just finished Fantasy lover myself, and if you have enjoyed the series so far, I would definitely continue on.
Night Embrace
New to you: - which is where the fun begins
keeping to your paranormal themed .....
Moon Called
on a lighter note .....
Truly, Madly
another ya/paranormal .....
City of Bones
and for a historical romance option .....
Mine Till Midnight
and just for good measure, a basic chick lit with a twist ....
Stuck In Shangri-La
Wow, is that already 8+
well if you don't find anything that really jumps out and you and you feel you have to read, let me know - I actually have several more..... good luck :)