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Aug 29, 2010 03:53PM
Jenny you're there - number 38!
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i'm working on pairings right now...but they aren't liking me...haha!!
Another long day in the studio tomorrow so I won't have my picks for my partner until tomorrow night. But don't worry, won't be any later than that.
Can't wait! Thanks for doing it this month Dee!
According to the time on my computer it is now 10pm and so sign-up is officially closed
pairings are posted...have fun! make sure to look at the list carefully, as your name will be there twice...once as a picker and once as a pickee!
Wow great job, DD!!The pairing list is located in the 1st page, message #4! Happy reading everyone.
Ashley FL, I recently put my profile on private so I'm sending you a friend request so you can see my shelf.
September Pick-it-for-me ChallengeRecommendations for Kerste
TBR shelf:
1. Mine Till Midnight (The Hathaways, #1) – Lisa Kleypas
This is the only book I've read on your TBR list and I absolutely love this series.
2. Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, #1) – Gail Carriger
Haven't read this one myself but it is on my TBR list and I've heard great things about it.
3. A Great and Terrible Beauty- Libba Bray
This is one I always meant to read and just never got around to it, but again from the reviews I've read it looks really good.
4. Water for Elephants- Sara Gruen
I know this was a best seller last year or so ago. I don't remember the storyline very well though.
New:
1. Vision in White (Bride Quartet, #1) – Nora Roberts
A friend recommended this book to me and I had never before read Nora Roberts. Now I can't wait for the fourth book in this series to come out in November. Not sure if you're into contemporary romance (didn't see any on your shelves) but these are great books.
2. When the Duke Returns (Desperate Duchesses, #4) - Eloisa James
Saw that you read historical romance and Eloisa James is one of the best authors I've read in that genre. This is one of the later books in the series but it's my favorite out of all of them. I read them out of order and it never really seemed to spoil anything in the other books.
3. Atonement- Ian McEwan
I read this after seeing the movie when it came out a few years ago. Not sure if you watched it but I think the book is even better.
4. Digital Fortress- Dan Brown
I'm also a fan of this author. Saw you've read the Da Vinci Code and Angels & Demons. This book was another one I really enjoyed by him.
Hope you find something enjoyable to read on this list.
- Kate :)
Hi JessIt appears as though you read mostly PNR/UF/YA. I don't read much PNR/UF/YA so, I've picked books that I've heard great things about. I hope I've picked something you'll enjoy. If not, let me know and I'll pick again for you.
TBR
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
Read this one recently and absolutely loved it.
Lover Awakened by JR Ward
You've read the first 2 or are currently reading the second one. This book and Lover Revealed (IMO) were two of the better books in the series. This book was awesome.
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
I have this book on the table next to my bed; its a library book due in September. I can't wait to read it. Those people that I know who have read it, loved it! Should be a really good one.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
This book is supposed to be excellent.
In case I'm way off base:
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
I've heard great things about this book. I think this was on your TBR, but I couldn't really tell.
New To You
Books I've heard great things about.
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
Glass Houses by Rachel Caine
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
Just in case I'm way off base and you're in the mood for a YA romance:
North of Beautiful or The Truth about Forever
Happy reading!
Hi, Rachel! Just to be clear since I noticed there was more than one Rachel, I’m choosing for the Rachel from ID, who is #21 on the participants list. I hope one of these interests you!
~Harper
New to You
1. “Night World No. 1” by L.J. Smith - YA. A collected volume of the first three books in her Night World series. I loved L.J. Smith as a teenager and I’m still a fan. The last book in this series should be coming out in the near future. This is a good intro to her work if you’ve never read anything by her.
2. “Mystic and Rider (Twelve Houses #1)” by Sharon Shinn - Fantasy/romance. I’ve read a few books by Shinn and I like her style. Judging by some of the books you have on your shelves, I thought you might like her.
3. “Lord of the Fading Lands (Tairen Soul #1)” by C.L. Wilson - Fantasy/romance. Don’t let the somewhat cheesy cover fool you, this is a great series.
4. “War for the Oaks” by Emma Bull - Urban fantasy. This is one of my favorite books ever. It’s UF with just a smidge of romance.
From Your TBR List
1. “Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate #1)” by Gail Carriger - This was one of my favorite books this year and I recommend it to everyone.
2. “The Hunger Games (Hunger Games #1)” by Suzanne Collins - I just read “Mockingjay” recently and this series is one of my all-time faves.
3. “Grave Sight (Harper Connelly #1)” by Charlaine Harris - I really enjoyed the HC series.
4. “Heart’s Blood (Whistling Tor #1)” by Juliet Marillier - I’m a huge Marillier fan and I really liked her take on the “Beauty and the Beast” theme.
September Pick-it-for-Me challenge Recommendations for Anja
I haven't read many of the books in your TBR pile, so I'll do the best I can!
TBR Pile:
1: Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning:
This is the beginning of a great paranormal series. The main character is spunky and tough in her own way, just the type of female character I love. It starts off a little slow, but give it a few chapters and the story really picks up.
2: Demon Angel by Meljean Brook: I think the summary for this sounds great because I love a protagonist with questionable moral fiber. This will be going in my TBR pile.
3: Written on Your Skin by Meredith Duran: This sounds like a great read. Spy and conspiracy plot lines in romances always seem to lead to interesting situations.
4: Just One of Those Flings by Candice Hern: I love the concept of a Merry Widows club...there are a lot of books with similar plot lines, but it never seems to get old. The main characters seem likeable and the story interesting. This will probably go into my TBR pile as well.
My Picks:
1: Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill: This is the first book in one of my favorite paranormal series. It is a vamp story, but still unique. I love the main character, Merit, who happens to be very kick-ass.
2: Some Like It Wicked by Teresa Medeiros: I love a romance that has anything to do with Scotland, so this one turned out to be a favorite. It was funny and sweet, although there were several times I wanted to strangle Simon. Nothing new there. :)
3: Nobody's Darling by Teresa Medeiros: I love romances set in the Wild West, and I have to say that this one is the best I've read. It is hilarious and light-hearted and I couldn't put it down.
4: McClairen's Isle: The Passionate One by Connie Brockway: Ashton Merrick is a drool-worthy alpha male, which is really all I need to say. The story is great and although Rhiannon starts out as a silly twit, she quickly matures into a likeable and independent woman. But really, Ash is all you need!
Sue, I noticed you don't have many books on your TBR shelf. Fortunately, the one's you have that I've read, I've given at least 3 stars. I hope you find something you enjoy out of my recommendations. I am more than willing to add more if you don't find something you might be interested in. From Your TBR Shelf
1.A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
2.Jane's Warlord by Angela Knight
3.Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
4.Kiss of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
New to You
1.Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione~ The first book in a great paranormal romance series featuring demons.
2.Playing with Fire by Gena Showalter~ I figured you might enjoy this series since you seem to like Showalter's Lords of the Underworld series.
3.Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane~ The first book in an awesome UF/Dark Fantasy series.
4.On the Edge by Ilona Andrews~ Another great paranormal romance novel. Andrews also writes a (from what I've heard) really good UF series.
5.The Russian Concubine by Kate Furnivall~ I thought you might enjoy this novel since you gave Memoirs of a Geisha a high rating.
6.Black Ice by Anne Stuart~ A very well-written romantic suspense novel. I've never read J. D. Robb but I figure the genre might be similar.
Wow look at you guys go already, thank you!
Rossy, my person I'm to pick for only has 2 books in their TBR list! I've actually never heard of either titles and want to know how I should do my 4 tbr recs. I'm supposed to be choosing for Photojim.
Gigi wrote: "Hi JessIt appears as though you read mostly PNR/UF/YA. I don't read much PNR/UF/YA so, I've picked books that I've heard great things about. I hope I've picked something you'll enjoy. If not, let ..."
These are really great thanks so much! You did an awesome job Gigi!
it's early and my brain may not be totally working but i could not find who i am to pick for
Hello Amanda!Just finished perusing your shelves. Wow! you might be even more diverse and indiscriminate reader than I am! Here are my suggestions. I am keeping my fingers crossed you will be able to find something of interest for yourself.
From your TBR
1. The Hunger Games - this is a great YA dystopian series that I never cease recommending. The final (3rd) book just came out and it is epic. You will not regret giving this book a chance.
2. Succubus Blues - a sexy and angsty UF series and one of my favorites.
3. The Handmaid's Tale - a dark, thought-provoking novel my one of my favorite writers. Truly, a modern classic.
4. The Thief - this is the first book in an exquisitely written YA fantasy series.
New to you
1. The Blue Sword - as a fan of good fantasy, I think you will enjoy a good book by Robin McKinley.
2. Outlander - every fan of historical romance HAS to give this book a try.
3. Rebecca - a classic and a great gothic mystery.
4. The Left Hand of Darkness - a new sci-fi writer for you to explore. Trust me, Ursula K. Le Guin didn't get Locus and Nebula awards for nothing.
Enjoy!
Jess, I don't keep books on the TBR shelf. Just new recs for me thanks!
Mandy, I'll have your picks tonight when I get home. It will take me a bit to go through your shelves. I already see some SF and other things that most people don't have. This should be interesting.
Carolyn F.,
Well, this month's challenge was a real challenge for me. I'm still quite new here and I haven't read many books, so I had a hard time finding something you'll enjoy.
Fortunately, while I was going through your shelves, I noticed that you like a lot of different genres, so I decided to pick a little bit of everything, this way you have a lot of options.
FROM TBR:
1. Mine Till Midnight - historical romance
2. Lover Mine - paranormal romance
3. Bet Me - chick-lit
4. City of Bones - urban fantasy, young-adult
NEW
1. Long Hard Ride - erotic romance
2. Succubus Blues - urban fantasy, paranormal romance
3. Kiss an Angel - contemporary romance
4. Sinful - historical romance
That's it. I hope you'll find something you'll like. Have fun!
Courtney Mae, Hey, looking through your book shelf gave me a few ideas of books I want to read. I was able to put together a list for you, unfortunately most of them are new to me. I don't have all that many YA books on my shelf, and you have already read most of the ones I have. I put together the list with books that are on my tbr, wishlist and radar (I have heard of and I am interested in). I hope you can find something that interests you .....
From your TBR:
1) Hush, Hush - read this one, really liked it myself
2) Wondrous Strange
3) Clockwork Angel
4) The Iron King
New to You:
1) The Faerie Path - read this one, good start to an interesting series
2) Jinx - read this one too, really enjoyed the fast paced activity
3) Evermore
4) Playing with Fire
that was my bad...somehow i ended up with Julie twice on my list and i replaced you with her in one place but not the other...you are picking for Cindy (number 16)Drq wrote: "it's early and my brain may not be totally working but i could not find who i am to pick for"
Jess - all new recs for photojim...he doesn't really keep a TBR list per sayJess wrote: "Rossy, my person I'm to pick for only has 2 books in their TBR list! I've actually never heard of either titles and want to know how I should do my 4 tbr recs. I'm supposed to be choosing for Photo..."
Kristi - here are the picks for you. I hope you enjoy!From your TBR:
Practical Magic I loved this one
Relic Also loved this one
Out of this World
Mockingjay
New choices:
Be Mine Tonight
Pack Challenge
Caleb
Unhallowed Ground
Hi Karolina, yes, you rec'd for me before, so thanks for rec'ing for me again! I'm going to see which of those my library has and I'll let you know what I'm going to read. Thanks for getting my recs done so quickly.
Jess wrote: "Gigi wrote: "Hi JessIt appears as though you read mostly PNR/UF/YA. I don't read much PNR/UF/YA so, I've picked books that I've heard great things about. I hope I've picked something you'll enjoy...."
Thanks Jess! I hope you were able to find one on here for the challenge. Let me know which book you decide to read.
Hi KateI enjoyed going through your TBR list and the books you've read. Hope you find something in my recs that you might like, here ya go:
From your TBR:
Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas - this is one of my favorites by her.
Stranger in My Arms by Lisa Kleypas - another one of her historicals I really enjoyed.
Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas - This is actually the second in the Travis' series (contemporary, not historical) and I enjoyed it so much more then the first.
Someone to Watch Over Me by Lisa Kleypas. This is the first of the Bow Street Runners series (historical).
Okay, now let's get away from the Lisa Kleypas marathon (though I really enjoy her books).
New to you:
Cry No More by Linda Howard. Romantic Suspense. I think this author might be new to you. This is one of my favorites by her.
Summer Breeze by Catherine Anderson. Historical Romance. Another author I don't think you've read. I LOVE her books, they are endearingly sweet. This is #3 in the series, but you don't need to read them in order. Her female characters usually have some form of disability. Loved this one.
He Loves Lucy by Susan Donovan. Contemporary Romance. I really liked the heroine in this one. Sweet, funny and the hunky hero wasn't bad either.
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. Fiction. This book is just different, about a second rate travelling circus. I really enjoyed it.
Okay, I hope you see something here that appeals to you, let me know what you decide to go with!
Hi FlibBityFLooB,You have so many books on you TBR shelf. I thought I had a lot to catch up on. :) I hope I picked something you'll like. If not let me know and I'll pick again.
From you TBR:
Pack Challenge by Shelly Laurenston I haven't read this one yet but I noticed that you like humorous and paranormal books and I've heard that this series is hilarious.
Master of Ecstasy by Nina Bangs I have read almost all of Nina Bangs books and I love her humor so I thought you would like her books
A Taste of Magic by Tracy Madison I read this one recently and I really enjoyed it. Its a cute fun read.
Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros I read this book a long time ago but I really enjoyed it. You'll fall in love with the characters.
New to you:
The Sun Witch by Linda Winstead Jones This is a great series. I love paranormal and historical novels and this is one of my favorite series. You have to read these sometime.
My Wicked Highlander by Jen Holling Another great historical.
Wicked Nights by Nina Bangs This is another funny paranormal series by Nina Bangs.
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen I read this book recently and really enjoyed it. I have actually enjoyed all of her books so far.
Hi Danielle, ok here are your recs! I see you like a lot of the PNR's, I haven't read many so I tried my best.TBR List:
To Taste Temptation
Dead Until Dark
The Pirate Bride
Wicked Intentions
New To You:
Since you have the first of the soldier series in your TBR...I liked all of these!
To Seduce A Sinner
To Beguile a Beast
To Desire a Devil
Here are a couple of HR mixed with PNR!
Dancing with the Devil: read this..it was pretty good!
How To Marry a Millionaire Vampire
These are a couple of chick-lit!
Bet Me
Truth Or Dare: this is by Lori Foster...one of my favorite authors!!
Hope you like the recs..if not let me know and I can choose other ones!!!
Happy Reading!!
Hi Mahyar!It was fun looking through your shelves. I hope you find something you like- if you would like different recs just let me know and I will pick a few different ones.
TBR-
1. City of Bones -I haven't read this one yet but heard great things.
2. The Hunger Games- This one I've read, very good, and since the entire trilogy is now available, you can read all 3 in a row if you want.
3. The Bride- I loved this Garwood.
4. Skin Tight- You and I both loved the first one so I added the second one for you to read- it's on my tbr too.
5. Shiver- heard great things- this is on my tbr also.
New To You-
1.Houston, We Have A Problem by Erin McCarthy- I saw that you read a few of hers and I love this one- funny and sweet contemporary.
2. Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins- I loved this YA PNR. I noticed you like YA and PNR and thought you might like this. A girl who is a witch goes off to a boarding school for other-worldy beings. More mystery, teen coming of age.
3. After Midnight by Teresa Medeiros- I noticed you haven't read anything by her yet- I love her. This is a PNR that has a second book that follows-you need to read them both to get the complete story- so good.
4. A Knight to Remember by Christina Dodd- I threw in a Medieval because I didn't see any on your shelves and I am trying to give you a little of everything.
5. The Duke And I by Julia Quinn. I noticed you love Lisa Kleypas so I gave you the first in a historical romance series about the Bridgerton Family that I really enjoyed.
Thanks Elke for all the great reqs. I had a hard time picking but I think I'm going to pick The Pirate Bride by Shannon Drake. I love Shannon Drake and this will give me an excuse to finally read this one. Thanks again! I'll add the rest to my TBR.
JennyI'll have to come back to your TBR list and do some looking for new books for me - I've read only a few of the ones on your list! But I did find enough to strongly recommend:
Your TBR
1. You have both The Hunger Games & Catching Fire, and I highly recommend this trilogy. And since book 3 is now out, you could have a Katniss Everdeen month (she's the heroine).
2. A Kingdom of Dreams - this is one of my absolute favorite Judith McNaught historicals. You chose a good one to put on your list!
3. The Girl Who Played with Fire - I noticed that you were only moderately impressed with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, but you get more of Lisbeth Salander in this one, and it builds strongly on what you learned of her in the 1st book.
4. The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole is the only recommendation that I haven't read (it originally came out in an anthology), but it's a good lead-in to the Immortals After Dark series, which I have enjoyed.
New To You
1. You read Artemis Fowl, so you may enjoy the Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage - the first book is Magyk
2.With all the PNR you've read, I didn't see any Queen Betsy books. This light-hearted, silly series by MaryJanice Davidson begins with Undead and Unwed
3.The Fyne Witch trilogy by Linda Winstead Jones begins with The Sun Witch - and if you like this trilogy, you could follow it up with the trilogy about the kids of these 3 witches
4. Anything by Sarah Addison Allen! I can strongly recommend Garden Spells (5* for me)
5. If you're in the mood for some light-mystery, try Homicide In Hardcover by Kate Carlisle
6. And to round off that Katniss Everdeen month I mentioned above, after you read Hunger Games & Catching Fire, jump right into Mockingjay
I know I listed too many, but hope that increased the chance of including something that really appeals.
Polina wrote: "Carolyn F.,Well, this month's challenge was a real challenge for me. I'm still quite new here and I haven't read many books you, so I had a hard time finding something you'll enjoy.
Fortunatel..."
Oooh, Polina, good picks! I'm going to go with one I have already and read Mine Till Midnight.
Macwolf01 [Elise:]It was fun playing around in your shelves, and I found a few favorites of mine that you haven't gotten around to reading yet, so I'm going to give you a nudge in their direction.
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh - The Psy/Changeling books are keepers in my opinion and ranked very high as a favorite series.
Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione - A hot read with a sexy demon doctor. Another excellent PNR series.
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie - Ian is a very unique hero. I just recently read this, and it was pretty enjoyable.
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card - Not a romance, but very good nonetheless.
Now for books not in your TBR.
You have Nora Roberts as a favorite author, so I'm going to go with my favorite trilogy of hers, The Circle Trilogy. First book is Morrigan's Cross.
Also you need to meet the gorgeous Roarke of her In Death books. Start with Naked in Death, and if you can get it in audiobook format, you should.
An unforgettable contemporary, Cry No More by Linda HOward. Despite its title, keep some tissues handy.
I'm not a big reader of fantasy romance, but I highly recommend Wilson's Tairen Soul series, starting with Lord of the Fading Lands.
Well, I hope one of these books will catch your interest.
Happy reading!
Hello there Yz! It's a pleasure to choose books for you this month. From your TBR
1. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead is about teenage vampires and their protectors. First in a series.
2. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith a classic coming of age tale. One of my favorite books ever.
3. Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas. This is the only Kleypas book I have read and I really liked it.
4. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Very well-written and suspenseful. The heroine is a 16-year-old girl who finds herself in a fight to the death. The third book in this trilogy was just released last week so you will probably want to read all three books quickly!
New to You
I was surprised that you don't have Outlander by Diana Gabaldon on your TBR. This is the first book in a simply amazing series that encompasses time travel, romance and adventure. Wonderfully written with memorable characters.
You really seem to enjoy paranormal, so I am recommending The Witching Hour by Anne Rice. It spans generations in a family of witches. Rice set the novel in the New Orleans home she lived in, and the story seems incredibly real.
For something different, you may enjoy Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt. This is a memoir of growing up dirt poor in Ireland. The book can make you laugh and cry at once. Incredible writing!
Finally, The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield is a mystery with a gothic feel. This is one that was hard to put down.
Hope you find something you like!
Alright, I know it's me, but where's the list of who picks for whom? I can't find it (wah!!).
Hey Nairabell!I had a bit of trouble figuring out which books were read or not, AND it's my first time, so I hope I found some good ones for you! :)
From your TBR shelf:
Friday Night Bites is the second book of Chloe Neill's Chicagoland Vampires series, but if you haven't read the first one, Some Girls Bite you should definitely start there! It's a great vamp series with an original & kick butt heroine!
I saw that you already read Three Days to Dead so I strongly recommend the sequel, As Lie the Dead. It's full of action on each page & Evy has some really great epiphany moments.
You've already read the first Night Huntress, so I wholeheartedly recommend Jeaniene Frost's One Foot in the Grave
& just to mix it up a bit & add some humor in your life, read You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister about her green dragons & the sexy Drake! It's funny & sets the stage for her next 7 dragon books.
Now! These were harder because you have such a large TBR shelf, but I really hope you enjoy these recs as much as I did.
New To You:
Since you already read Shiver & loved it, you should hop on the Linger bandwagon!
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is a great trilogy (the third one just came out, so you don't have to wait eons like the rest of us!) about a dystopian society in the United States & teens chosen to fight to the death in the "Hunger Games". Incredibly well written.
I saw that you liked mysteries, so I recommend Fast Women by Jennifer Crusie because it wraps mystery, romance, & laugh out loud humor together sprinkled with some really poignant ideas about relationships.
Last, but in no way least, Richelle Mead's Storm Born is a great book about a shaman who finds herself straddling Arizona & the fae world as she discovers more about her role & those around her.
I hope you can find something you enjoy from these! If not, let me know & I'll repick a few more for you ;)
Debbie Hope you find something you like:-)
From your TBR:
1. Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas: I saw you read the other Hathaway books, and I think this was my fave... Beatrix is hilarious, and she and Christopher have a great story..
2. Long Hard Ride by Lorelei James: The first of the very erotic Rough Riders series. Be warned of nekkid cowboys and hot cowboy threesomes (including some m/m action)
3. Bitten & Smitten by Michelle Rowen: A great start to a hilarious paranormal series
4. Bitten by Kelley Armstrong: First in Kelley Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld series, where Clay and Elena are my favorite couple...
5. Halfway to the Grave by Jeanine Frost: I can't believe you haven't tried her Night Huntress books yet! Kat is amazing, and Bones is just... yummy ***melts***... The whole series is just to die for, lol:-)
New to you :
1. Lord of the Fading Lands by CL Wilson: I saw you had a couple YA fantasy/pnr, and this book is probably the start to my very favorite series (Tairen Soul): consider it a mix between romance(the stuff of legends) and fantasy, with a fabulous storyline... Definitely worth reading!
2. Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase: I was recommended this one in my first pick-it-for-me challenge, and I adored it: Loretta Chase writes a great and fun HR, and this one is the best of them all:-)
3. Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon: Saw you gave Fantasy Lover a try.. Although I enjoyed it, it's not really the first book in the Dark-Hunter series (it's more of a prequel): and the DHs are definitely worth reading. This would be the first book where the Hunters are introduced..
4. The Prize by Julie Garwood: I can't believe you've never tried a JG, who writes both HR and CR/RS! Although her stories aren't really angsty, every hero is to die for, and the heroines are gutsy and amazing. This is probably one of her very best books.. The Bride is also another of her best, and the first I read (seeing as I read all of them following it, I recommend it too, lol)
5. Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper: Read this one yesterday, and really enjoyed it. It's another funny vampire series that focuses around a small-town trivia obsessed librarian who gets mistaken for a deer by a drunk driver, shot, and then turned by a really sexy vamp..
6. Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie: I saw you tried a couple of her books, but this one is the funniest of all, and if you're looking for a feel-good, laugh-out-loud story, this is definitely it!
7. Lawless by Diana Palmer: Once again, noticed you had a fondness for westerns in your TBR, and had read one or two DP books.. This is one of her best, but it's probably one of the most angsty reads I've had: I alternated between hating the hero, loving the hero, wanting to punch the hero, and yelling at the heroine for not making her feelings known... But although emotionally draining, I finish it loving the HEA:-)
Tatiana Wow you have an amazing list of books!! I hope I can do you justice with some recs!! I am very intimidated by your diverse reading (and think YOU should be recommending ME books) and had a hard time finding books on your TBR that I have read. I hope I can find a book that you will find at the least interesting!! Here you go. . .
Books from your TBR. Since there were few books on the list that I have read I picked out some that I have put in my TBR or found that I also want to read and would enjoy hearing what you have to say regarding the books.
1.Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison (This one I have read-in fact I read most of the series and enjoyed them).
2.The Summer I turned Pretty by Jenny Han
3.Same Difference by Siobhan Vivian
4.The Help by Kathryn Stockett
New Books for YOU
5.Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin
6.Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton
7.Perfect by Judith McNaught
8.The Outsider by Penelope Williamson
If you decide you would like other recommendations please let me know!! Happy Reading:)
FranYou have a lot of books on your tbr pile! I enjoyed going through that and the books you have read. Here are my choices for you this month. If none of these books piques your interest, let me know and I'll do some more recommendations!
From your tbr:
Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
Manhunting by Jennifer Crusie
New to you:
One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton
The Accidental Demon Slayer by Angie Fox
Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin
LethalLovely - You gave me some great recommendations!! I will start with "Pleasure Unbound" by Larissa Ione. And I have put "Unholy Ghosts" by Stacia Kane on hold at the library. I will probably try a couple others, but I'm not sure I'll get to them this month!Thanks!
Thanks for the recs Sue! I made a separate tbr for August I should have mentioned to you so you didn't have to go through the whole list.I will read Slave to Sensation and Dead Until Dark and add your new picks to my tbr list- thanks again!
Okay Gigi, hopefully I picked something good for you:TBR SHELF
1. Kiss of Midnight - great series - hot scenes
2. Blue-Eyed Devil - I listened to the audiobook on this and loved the book
3. Halfway to the Grave - another great series with some humor
4. The Bride - my first Garwood book and I think I started laughing within the first 20 pages
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1. Spider's Bite - I just read this book, it's a little dark but I really enjoyed it.
2. The Time Weaver - although this is like book #5 in the series it was the first one I read and I have no idea why it's not a stand alone - good book
4. Wicked Game - a Goodfriend told me about this book and I just loved it. I'm planning on reading the rest of the series.
5. Lord John and the Private Matter - another book I listened to as an audiobook - I loved Gabaldon's Outlander book and with the last book in the series, I read this afterwards trying to fill in the holes (lots of references to characters in the Lord John series in Echo in the Bone). I ended up really enjoying it and although Lord John wasn't my favorite character before, I like him a whole lot more after reading/listenting to his series.
Hope you find something you love!
Hey, Cinquetta.I struggled a bit with recs from your TBR list, since I read only one of them, but here goes.
TBR...
1. Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh - the obvious winner, since it's the only one on your list I read and loved it. But it's 5th in the series...so take a look at your "new to you" recs. ;)
2. Craving Beauty by Nalini Singh - Ms. Singh is one of my favorite authors, so even if you choose one of her earlier books I'm sure you cannot go wrong.
3. Dark Thirst by Sara Reinke - a mix of romantic suspense and paranormal romance, what can be wrong with that?
4. Shattered by Ericka Scott - it's a short story, but the blurb sounds intriguing.
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Judging from what you read so far you have quite an eclectic taste in books, so it was pretty hard coming up with just four recs for you, but I did my best and I hope you like whatever book you decide to read. So here goes...
1. Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh - just in case you're planning on reading her Psy-Changeling series (the third book in the series is still my favorite)
2. Hello, Darkness by Sandra Brown - an intriguing and gripping thriller
3. The Pride of Lions by Marsha Canham - I saw you read a few books with "tartan" in the title, well, this is perfect if you're into Scotsmen and history; an intense and passionate love-story set in the Jacobite rebellion period (with its sequel - and end of the "saga" - The Blood of Roses)
4. And I also saw one book by Christine Feehan on your read shelf. You could start her Carpathian series with Dark Prince and see where (and how) it all began.
I hope the choice will be easier than thinking of recommendations...Happy reading.
Christine S (#66) you have lots of good books on your tbr! I chose the following from there:1. Soulless - I am planning to read this one myself this month. It is one that people are constantly recommending to me. If you read it, too, we can discuss!
2. Halfway to the Grave - It definitely lives up to the hype. I love the characters in this series. Fast, good read.
3. Dead Until Dark - Time to jump on the bandwagon! I like this series, especially the first few books. Worth reading!
4. Bone by Bone - This is a stand alone mystery by this author. She has one other stand alone and a 9 book series. She is a fantastic writer. I recommend her to everyone who reads!
After looking through your bookshelves, I came up with these books that I think you'd like:
1. Mallory's Oracle - This is the first in the 9 book mystery series by Carol O'Connell. Fantastic characters, writing, and plot. I cannot recommend this series enough!
2. Bad Move - First of four books in a mystery series with a smart aleck writer as the main character. I really enjoyed this series, but not his stand alone books.
3. One for the Money - I can't believe you don't have any Evanovich on your shelves! They are really cute and fun. I noticed you like audiobooks so I think you'd enjoy listening to this, just as much as reading it.
4. Charming the Prince - I just read this in July and am now looking for any and all books by this author. This is an adult retelling of a fairytale and a great romance. I loved it. It reads like Linda Lael Miller and I saw you're a fan of her, so I think you'll like this author, too.
Happy reading! Can't wait to see what you choose!
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