November - Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Debbie]

Still have a few days anyways.
Melanie has a good point, it does pick up.
Good luck.

[Ann]

Hmm...I have Halfway to the Grave from the library. I haven't started it yet though. I heard that it is really good.

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

Maybe I'm just not in the right frame of mind for it. I will be trying again, just not this month (too many other challenges to try and finish).

[Annie]

Hi Debbie & KimKirt I finished A Quick Bite last night!
With all the warnings about it - I just kept going. Fortunately, not in the mindset of a martyr (I must read this to fulfill x-number of challenges) - as I started liking it. Well, maybe not liking as much as not disliking, if that makes sense.
There wasn't anything offensive to make me hate it. And there wasn't anything outstanding to make me like/love it.
It was an ok read.
That said, with everything else I have on my plate - not sure how willing I am to read any more in the series, yet. At the moment - Thomas is the only character I'd like to read more about. The others were good supporting cast, but Lissi's brothers were shadowy, and barely present.

[Debbie]

Yeah Annie and everyone else who have gotten there book read.

* Please Remember to check back, only 4 days left till the end of the month.
We currently have about half of the participants that have checked in here to let everyone know what they read and what they thought of it. With the holiday season starting, it seems like we have less time in day, but a brief "I read xxxx." would be appreciated.

Final update will be made in December, so you still have time to read and / or post.

Thank you all for making this months Pick It For Me Challenge so easy to host and track.

[Sue]

Well, my work and my daughter's wedding took most of my extra time away this month. But, I was able to finish Play of Passion by Nalini Singh late last night. While I like the Psy-Changeling novels, this one did not have enough of the psy and their world for me. It revolved around a changeling relationship and their world. And while it was an interesting book, I missed the psy part that I think sets these books apart.

I am still going to try and read the other book, Grimspace, but I'm not sure I will get it done before the end of the month!

[Rachel-RN]

Diane ~Firefly~
I read Matters Of The Blood. It was okay. Not sure if I will read more by this author.
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

[Gigi]

PhotoJim

Thank you so much for recommending Naked in Death by JD Robb. It was a good book and I liked it. I'm going to continue with the series. That futuristic murder mystery was just what I needed. Loved Roarke and Eve by the way!

Thanks again!

[Rossy]

Sue wrote: "Well, my work and my daughter's wedding took most of my extra time away this month. But, I was able to finish Play of Passion by Nalini Singh late last night. While I like the Psy-Ch..."

It's so funny because in the Nalini Singh group some were eager to get their hands on a book not about the psy.LOL
I personally like both the psy and shifters, but many people seem to only like one or the other more.

[Emily]

Megan Finished It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, a delightful read. Loved it.

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Debbie wrote: "Thank you all for making this months Pick It For Me Challenge so easy to host and track. "

Debbie, thank you for hosting. Another fun challenge with another book I may not have read otherwise. Thank you for your time and efforts this month.

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Gigi wrote: "PhotoJim

Thank you so much for recommending Naked in Death by JD Robb. It was a good book and I liked it. I'm going to continue with the series. That futuristic murder mystery was..."

If you liked the first one, you ain't seen nothin' yet! The mysteries are almost extraneous to the overall story arc. The series is really about Eve and what family really means. Just wait until you've met more members of Eve's 'family'. Not a book goes by that I don't find myself laughing out loud about something I read. But yet the message is always serious and moving. Give it a couple more and before you know it you'll be on the wait list for #32 which comes out in February.

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Emily wrote: "Megan Finished It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, a delightful read. Loved it."

If this is your first SEP book and you liked the writing style, you might as well go ahead and buy everything else she's ever written. One of my favorite authors.

[Emily]

Photojim wrote: "Emily wrote: "Megan Finished It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, a delightful read. Loved it."

If this is your first SEP book and you liked the writing style, you might as well go ahea..."

I have actually read several of hers, love her. I have read a bunch in the Chicago Stars series but had not read the first one.

[Lady Allison]

Angelique, finished Undead & Unwed a few days ago & LOVED it!!! 5 stars all the way, I cracked up (out loud) through the whole book :) Definitely a series I will continue - thank you!

[Gigi]

Photojim wrote: "Gigi wrote: "PhotoJim

Thank you so much for recommending Naked in Death by JD Robb. It was a good book and I liked it. I'm going to continue with the series. That futuristic murde..."

Really?? We get to meet more of Eve's family. Good! I'm definitely dying to read more about them especially considering Eve's history! Whoooaaa...#32?!?! I better get cracking!

[Valerie]

LethalLovely~I'll Wrap My Wire Around Your Heart wrote: Your very welcome! What a coincidence! I'm reading Unraveled this month, as well! The library order finally came in & I'm picking it up tomorrow. Here's hoping it's just as good or better than Intertwined. =)
"

I finished Unraveled yesterday. I really like this series. Did you finish / enjoy it? Now I can't wait for Twisted!

[Desperado]

I'm so happy to know you enjoyed Unraveled, Valerie! =) To answer your question, I didn't end up finishing it. Unfortunately, real life called & I had to take the book back before I could.

[~Megan~]

Emily wrote: "Megan Finished It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, a delightful read. Loved it."

Yay! I'm glad you enjoyed it! I've got to move this one up in my TBR list. I've read the other books in the series, but somehow missed this one. Molly's book was probably my favorite of the series, so I'd like to get Phoebe's story.

[Debbie]

Annvelwis, finally finished my pick for the month, I used one from my TBR choices: One for the Money, I did enjoy it. It wasn't as funny as I expected it to be (that is what I get for listening to hype), but I still gave it a 4 start and will continue with the series. I have read several 'Between the Numbers' but the longer story was definitely better.
Thanks for giving me a push to get it done.

[KimKirt]

Annie (a mad hamster) wrote: "Hi Debbie & KimKirt I finished A Quick Bite last night!
With all the warnings about it - I just kept going. Fortunately, not in the mindset of a martyr (I must read this to fulfill x..."

Ugh! Still not thru it. I don't think I'm really trying. It was due back to the library yesterday. I'm giving myself until tomorrow to finish.

BTW, my mom and my New Year's Resolution is to learn how to knit!

[Debbie]

I love that New Year's Resolution. Knitting is fun, but I like the idea of learning something new like that.
Thanks for sharing that KimKirt =)

[Stormy]

KimKirt wrote: "Annie (a mad hamster) wrote: "Hi Debbie & KimKirt I finished A Quick Bite last night!
With all the warnings about it - I just kept going. Fortunately, not in the mindset of a martyr ..."

I taught myself how to knit back in 2006. I found Stitch 'N Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook to be a very helpful place to start. It's funny and informative (even aside from the patterns, none of which I've ever knit) and easy to find at the library to give it a test drive. Then I went to my local yarn shop whenever I encountered something that I couldn't figure out with the book.

I actually started out knitting baby pants - bypassed scarves and hats completely. It was good to have something sort of challenging that kept my interest and pushed my boundaries.

Best of luck.

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

Sara, thankyou so much for recommending Halfway to the Grave. I did struggle through the first couple of chapters, but I kept going and am so glad I did.

Bones - hubba hubba. I'd like to get me a piece of him I now understand what all the fuss is about him. I did cry my way through the final chapter though it was sooooo sad, but I still gave it 5 stars.

[KimKirt]

Kerste wrote: "KimKirt wrote: "Annie (a mad hamster) wrote: "Hi Debbie & KimKirt I finished A Quick Bite last night!
With all the warnings about it - I just kept going. Fortunately, not in the minds..."

Kerste - we live in a small town and actually have a knitting shop that gives 2 hour classes for $10 (you pick a project and they help you with it). Believe it or not, my mom went on YouTube for tutorials (the shop owner said we should know the basic stitches before taking a class). Anyway, so my mom is giving me until February to learn the basic stitches (she's already practicing). My husband picked my mom in our secret santa on my side of the family so I think I'll look up that book. Thanks!

Back to topic: Still reading my Nov. book. Hope to finish it tonight (maybe). There's still hope!

[Annie]

Knitting and reading - how fabulous! And, if you have a 'book cushion' - something that holds the book open for you - means you can knit something little AND read at the same time...
My resolution was to figure out sewing - and I'm a quarter of a way through an apron. It's not pretty, but it will work practically. As my mother (& sewing instructor) said - it's not like I'll be wearing it out for best!

Good luck for the readers! You still have time.

[Angelique]

Allison wrote: "Angelique, finished Undead & Unwed a few days ago & LOVED it!!! 5 stars all the way, I cracked up (out loud) through the whole book :) Definitely a series I will continue - thank you!"

You are so welcome and I'm glad you liked it. Davidson is a must for anyone who loves MacAlister.

[Angelique]

Nairabell I absolutely loved Some Girls Bite. I can't think you enough for recommending it!

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Emily wrote: "Hey Macwolf01[Elise]

Sorry Emily ... I've crazy busy and trying to knit so not much reading I'm going to really try and get 1st to Die done tomorrow

[Lili]

Sabrina Fair wrote: "Hi Lili,

I had a wonderful time picking for you, your shelf is amazing. We have tons of books in common as well. Here are my picks for you.

Your TBR:
1. The Hunger Games by [author..."

Hey Sabrina, Happy Thanksgiving... finally I got the time to sit down and read a little, this month has been CRAZY!
I read [book:Some Girls Bite|4447622] by Chloe Neill and it was a total success!, great pick for me, thank you so much!!
I am sooo reading the next one in the series... oh my gosh!, I couldn't believe it when Ethan told Merit to accept Morgan... I'm hoping she'll fall for Morgan and Ethan will regret his super smart decision!

Loved the book... thanks again!

[Lili]

Melanie wrote: " I hope you'll have time to read Kiss an Angel (IMO, SEP's best book!)...."

*sighs*
I agree... Kiss an Angel is Susan Elizabeth Phillips' best book.
It is funny as hell.. I loved the wedding scene!

But it's also super sweet...
"I don't love you anymore", she whispered. "I don't love you at all." His throat closed. "It's all right, sweetheart. I love you enough for both of us."

aaawww... I think I'm gonna cry again!
I love Daisy, she's one of my very very favorite characters.
I hope you get to read it soon Sabrina.

[Melanie]

Lili wrote: "Melanie wrote: " I hope you'll have time to read Kiss an Angel (IMO, SEP's best book!)...."

*sighs*
I agree... Kiss an Angel is Susan Elizabeth Phillips' best book.
It is funny as hell.. I lov..."

I know.. it just kills me every time!!!!:-D

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Dianne,

I finally finished my book, The Shadow of the Wind. It is something I would not have picked up on my own, but I'm glad you recommended it.

Intriguing storyline. Beautiful prose with plenty of quotable quotes. Keeps you guessing until the end. It was a reading experience.

Again, great recommendation.

I also have Liu's Tiger Eye,but I won't be able to finish it for November.

[Lili]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Dianne,

I finally finished my book, The Shadow of the Wind. It is something I would not have picked up on my own, but I'm glad you recommended it.

Intriguing storyline. Beautiful p..."


Did you really enjoy it?
I started that book once but then it mysteriously got lost and I never finished it, I remember something about a kid who found a big library with old books.

It's not something I would read either so I wasn't so excited about it... but I just saw it the other day on my dad's shelf (I guess the mystery is solved) and was thinking about reading it.

[Sue]

Rossy wrote: "It's so funny because in the Nalini Singh group some were eager to get their hands on a book not about the psy.LOL
I personally like both the psy and shifters, but many people seem to only like one or the other more."

I didn't realize there was a group for her books. I'll have to check it out one of these evenings! And I like both the psy and changelings, but I enjoy reading about the psy world even as part of the background since it's a different idea. Or, at least a different idea than the books I've read!

I also finished Grimspace last night. I really enjoyed that books as well. I guess I like books with a sci-fi edge!

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Lili wrote: Did you really enjoy it?
I started that book once but then it mysteriously got lost and I never finished it, I remember something about a kid who found a big library with old books.

It's not something I would read either so I wasn't so excited about it... but I just saw it the other day on my dad's shelf (I guess the mystery is solved) and was thinking about reading it. .."

Yes, I did.

It's not the kind of book that you can speed through, more like one that you need to savor and take your time. But in the end, it was a great read. I gave it 5 stars if that will help.

[~Sara~]

Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "Sara, thankyou so much for recommending Halfway to the Grave. I did struggle through the first couple of chapters, but I kept going and am so glad I did.

Bones - hubba hubba. ..."

I'm glad you were able to finish it and that it was worth it in the end!

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Macwolf01 [Elise] wrote: "Emily wrote: "Hey Macwolf01[Elise]

Sorry Emily ... I've crazy busy and trying to knit so not much reading I'm going to really try and get 1st to Die done tomorrow"

Ok so my best intentions have gone wrong, my brother ended up in the hospital today and I gave him the book in my bag ... 1st to Die ... I didn't want him to be bored when visiting hours were over ... sorry! I will read it just not by the end of November.

[KimKirt]

I finished A Quick Bite. Oh happy dance!!!!!!! Two stars.

[Lili]

KimKirt wrote: "I finished A Quick Bite. Oh happy dance!!!!!!! Two stars."


Wow!, you did it, you finished it!!!
And you were generous, I gave it only 1 star... I can totally relate, it took me a looooong time to finish this book so I think it's fair to say we're all very proud of you.

[Gail]

I read Hot Ice by Nora Roberts which was a pick for me in this challenge. It was an easy read. Typical Nora story line. Thanks for the pick.

[KimKirt]

Lili wrote: "KimKirt wrote: "I finished A Quick Bite. Oh happy dance!!!!!!! Two stars."


Wow!, you did it, you finished it!!!
And you were generous, I gave it only 1 star... I can totally rela..."

Ha ha! Well, it actually is a one star for me, but I usually don't read paranormal so upped it a star because of that.

[Melanie]

Sabrina Fair wrote: "So I finished Kiss An Angel and I loved it! I actually only meant to read a few chapters last night but I wound up getting less sleep so I could stay up all night and read it all. I was wary because I hate circuses but I like the fact it didn't try to pretty up the circus life and that Daisy was a champion for the animals as well as Alex. I've been looking for a good romance and this fit the bill perfectly. Can't wait to read more of SEP! ..."

I'm so glad you liked Kiss an Angel:-) Hope you enjoy SEP's other books!

[Britta]

I just finished Dead Until Dark! And with an hour to spare too :D
All I can say is.. I'm happy it's over. This is like the only book I've EVER disliked. (I'm really generous with 5 stars..) It was .. not good..
Back to regularly scheduled programming! What to read next.. *Strokes chin* C:

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Britta wrote: "I just finished Dead Until Dark! And with an hour to spare too :D
All I can say is.. I'm happy it's over. This is like the only book I've EVER disliked. (I'm really generous with 5 stars..) It was..."

Probably a good thing I didn't pick the sequel for you in December then.

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Debbie, I just wanted to say thank you for hosting this month. Another book I probably wouldn't have read otherwise.

[Debbie]

As always, it has been fun reading with this great group, and hosting just makes it more fun. To see what everyone is reading and what they think of it (building my own tbr way too fast).

For all of you who haven't posted your read book yet, no worries - I will continue to check and update the thread for about another week, so get it read and stop by to let us know what you thought of it.

Thanks everyone for making this so easy on me and fun too =)

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Great job hosting this month's challenge, Debbie!

[Rossy]

Fantastic job again, Debbie! *hugs & kisses*

[Anja]

It was down to the wire but I finally finished Dear Prince Charming.