January - Pick It For Me Challenge

[Kami]

Valerie wrote: "Rachel, here are my picks for you. All came directly from your TBR. You have a lot of my favorites on there..."

Thanks for the recs, and especially since I actually happen to already own like 6 outta the 8 that you suggested. Saving $$$ is AWESOME!!! =-D

I think for this challenge I am going to read The Hunger Games. Oh, and I would love to have someone to read Outlander with! I too am a tad daunted by it's size. O_o Let me know when you feel like hitting it up, we can help keep each other motivated! LOL

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Atumn wrote: "Macwolf01 [Elise] wrote: "Hi Atumn, could you make your profile public or become my friend so I can pick some books for you :0) THX Elise"

oui!!!!!! my bad.. i had no idea my profile was private!!..."

New friends are always good ... working on your list as we speak ;)

[~Sara~]

Hello Photojim, I hope you find something here that you'd like to read! My favourite genre is historical romance so get ready for some regency era fun! :)
I'm kidding - I'll try to stay away from them.

New author:
This is one of my favourite HR authors, but don't worry, she writes contemporary as well!
Kasey Michaels, Love To Love You Baby
New series:
I started this series not to long ago and am loving it. The Dresden Files #1 - Storm Front
New genre:
Steampunk - Soulless. It's historical but there's werewolves and vampires and automatons to distract from all the corsets and lace.
Weighty but wonderful:
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. It's a slow start but a fantastic read.
Save some $$:
Wild And Willing, Harlequins are cheap and this was one of the 2 Blaze I own which seems to be more your style than all my regency romances (if you'd like a regency though I'd gladly recommend one ;).
Neglected and nearly forgotten:
JPod - I haven't read either of the books in your TBR, although I did read one of the later Reichs books and I wasn't overly impressed, so I gave you one that's been on mine TBR list forever instead. I keep on thinking about reading it but I'm allergic to dust so I'm afraid to touch it :)
Fun #1:
My favourite book, and 1 that I find is always good for a chuckle, is The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. The rest of the series, although not nearly as good as the first, is still pretty humourous so I'd recommend the next one that you haven't read yet: Life, the Universe and Everything
Fun #2:
Another series I love for laughs is the Jeeves books by P.G. Wodehouse. They're all pretty good to read but they're even better in audiobook (if you like that sort of thing). If I had to pick one, Carry On, Jeeves was good.

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Hi Atumn, here are your picks:

A. Try Something New

1. New Author: The Bride by Julie Garwood (you like Quinn & Laurens ... so hoping you love Garwood too)
2. New Series: Dark Lover Black Dagger Brotherhood series by J.R. Ward (must read ... I haven't meet anyone who doesn't love this series)
3. New Genre: Killing Floor by Lee Child (suspence/thriller/mystery)

B. Better You

1. Lose Weight: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 550pp (probably my Fav book of 2010)
2. Save Money:
3. Get Organized: A Knight in Shining Armour by Jude Deveraux (since Sept when you started)

C. Enjoy Life More

1. Good Omen by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman (you like Gaiman, I like Pratchett ...I have this on my shelf too)
2. Something About You by Julie James (CR its been recommended to me twice)

Hope you find something you will enjoy, if not let me know!!

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Thank you Sara!

Kasey Michaels looks promising.

I've heard nothing but good things about the Dresden Files and this is probably the front runner.

Soulless is another good choice. I've seen the cover and been tempted.

I keep hearing the slow start about the Larsson but hear that I really should read this.

90% of the time I'm willing to read a Blaze. The hard part is finding one if you don't already have it.

JPod looks intriguing. Always up for an amusing book.

Read the Hitchhiker 'trilogy' many times over. There are a few hundred to a few thousand sci-fi/fantasy books that I did not go back and list once I joined GR. This apparently is amongst that group. Great books though.

I've read excerpts of Wodehouse in a British lit class in college. Funny stuff but I don't know how it would be for a whole book.

Given all of this, I'm not sure which of these excellent choices I'll read. It will probably come down to which I find first.

[~Sara~]

Photojim wrote: "I've read excerpts of Wodehouse in a British lit class in college. Funny stuff but I don't know how it would be for a whole book..."

I usually listen to these while cooking so I've never actually sat down and read one. I can see what you mean.
I was wondering about the Douglas Adams. Most of my previously read books, especially sci-fi and fantasy, get added as other people talk about them and remind me of them. With how quickly you read I figured there was a fair bit missing from your list too.

[~Sara~]

Thank you Kerste (and thank you for the message with the post #)! I like to read things I wouldn't normally so having different tastes is a bonus for me. The hardest part for me is always picking which one to read.
I'm leaning towards Shit My Dad Says because it keeps grabbing my attention everytime I see it but I own Lady Sophia's Lover and Twilight so convenience may factor in. I'd like to read Changeless but I'm not good with cliffhangers so I'm waiting until I have the 3rd to read it. I think Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood only made my TBR because my sister recommended it and usually that's not very good incentive for me (our tastes are completely different) so that one will probably continue to wait. Lover Enshrined will also have to wait since, although I like the books, Ward's writing style drives me insane so I have to work myself up to reading her books.
I'm not familiar with Stranger or Nightwalker so I'll have to check those out before I make my final decision. Library availability is usually a pretty big factor for me too, especially this close to all those Christmas bills! :)

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Sara, Shit My Dad Says is funny, but it will take you all of 45 minutes to read. It's more of a booklet than a book.

[FionaBluesBookCafe]

Gigi wrote: "Ladykati wrote: "Gigi wrote: "Hi LadyKati

Well, I hope you find something that you like. If not, I'll be happy to pick for you again.

Something New
New Author from your TBR: [book:Sunshine..."

Gigi-
I have actually checked Sunshine out before but didn't get a chance to read it before it had to go back. That's how I new I could get it from the library. I am looking forward to reading it.

[Miss]

Angelique wrote: "Miss,

A. Try Something New
1. Full Moon Rising - Keri's writing is so creative and her characters are so lovable. Everyone should give this series a go.
2. [book:Darkfever|11275..."

Thank you for the wonderful picks Angelique, I actually enjoy Nora Roberts, I've read 27 books from her In Death series, but I've been pretty daunted by her other books, she has so many mini-series, and from the blurbs they are all pretty similar. I started reading the first book in her Bride Quartet series when it came out and it was a little bland, so I didn't finish.
I will be reading On the Edge for sure, also Darkfever, I've been planning to read that series for a long time but wanted to wait till the last one came out, which will be soon, yay!
Don't worry about The Historian, I feel the same way, it's really long and I understand that it's pretty difficult to follow. Oh well, maybe in 2011.:)

Happy New Year!

[Ashley♥Alexis]

Katie--
I put I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier on my TBR list, its not a genre i've read before but it has really good reviews and im intrested to check it out.

I really want to read Kiss of Midnight but my local library doesn't have it so im waiting to buy it...eventually. soooo with that being said i'll be reading Tithe

[Ang -PNR Book Lover Reviews]

@ Sandy Thank you for the picks Love them!!
I am going to read The J R Ward Covet and I am also going to try and read the Richelle Mead one as well :)
Thank again X ~A~

[D.G.]

Photojim wrote: "D.G. wrote: "Photojim wrote: "Maybe so, but each chapter is only 50 pages or so."

50 pages a chapter!! That can't be...it would mean the book has over 15K pages!"

I was joking. I forgot to hit t..."

Evil Jim! You almost gave me a heart attack! :p

[D.G.]

Kerste wrote: "I could pick for someone else and I can make sure I get up and check here Sunday morning, which is Sunday afternoon EST, so folks won't have to wait."

Thanks so much Kerte! I'll add you to the list!

[Julianna]

Amanda wrote: "Julianna, here are my picks for you:

A. Try Something New
1. New Author: A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray

2. New Series: Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard

3. New Genre: Sisterchicks o..."

Thanks for the recomendations Amanda! I will definatly have some thinking to do about which to take down first!

[D.G.]

Thanks, Inga!

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

As long as you are looking for volunteers for this little literacy campaign we have going here, sign me up. I'm almost literate and I think there is a story about Dick and Jane I can recommend to someone.

[D.G.]

Thanks Jim! I'm sure you do! :p

[Leah]

Holy crap, D.G. That is a long ass book. You're brave for even considering reading W&P! That thing would never get anywhere near me! LOL

Oh and I agree with Annie (a mad hamster)! The Truth About Forever is fantastic too :D

[D.G.]

I like classics. I just cannot read them one after the other but a few a year works for me. :)

[Pam]

Miss wrote: "Hi Pam, here are my picks for you, sorry for the delay:


Miss, right now I'm thinking I will read

Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake simply because I think I have it in my bookpile. If not then Dark Lover or Soulless. Happy New Year!

[Emily]

K. wrote: "Hi Emily -

Here are my picks for you:

A. Try Something New

1. New Author: The Missing by Shiloh Walker
2. New Series: Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden
3. New Genre: The Mad Bad Duke by Jennif..."

Got it, I think I have read Simply Irresistible but will double check, I might go for Thread of Fear or Baby Don't Go, have had that on my shelf for awhile.

Thanks for the picks

[Penney]

D.G. If you find you still need volunteers you can add me to your list. The only problem is that I won't be available till Sunday evening, so maybe you want to put me on the bottom of that list :)

[Joyce]

Hi Tugce
Sorry it took me a little while to do your picks. I wanted to make sure I had time to give it some really good thought.

A. Try something new

1) New Author: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - I have heard that this is a great book and want to read it myself.

2) New Series: Fantasy Lover - This book is a little on the lighter side for the Dark Hunter series but it is a fun read and will be a nice introduction to the series.

3) New Genre: Storm Front - I notice you have some sci-fi on your TBR list but not very much. This is the first of a great series involving a wizard for hire. I've read it and also listened to it on audiobook form (it is narrated by James Marsters - Spike from Buffy/Angel shows).

B: Better For You

1) Lose Weight: Infinite Jest I noticed you tend to read fairly large books so I picked the one that had the most pages - over 1000 WOW!

2) Save Money: Jane Eyre - I notice you had read Wuthering Heights and Jane Austen books and rated them highly. I found this on your TBR list and it is a book I have read and re-read many times. I always enjoy this book. It is like reading a gothic romance rather than reading a classic.

3) Get Organized: Lover Unleashed - Since you are new to Goodreads you don't have a lot sitting on your TBR list being lonely. I picked the second oldest - the first I used in another section :~). This is a great series that I was just recently introduced to and love it.

C. Enjoy life More:
1)Fun Pick: Undead and Unwed - This is not on your TBR list but it is a funny vampire story book. Basically Chic Lit Vampire style.

2) Enjoy life More: Covet - I notice you like J.R. Ward books. This is the start of a new series that I have heard is great. It is going to be read by me soon.

I hope you find something you like on this list.
Joyce

[K.]

I'm New

[Joyce]

Hi D.G. I'm offering to be a volunteer also. I will definitely be available on Sunday afternoon and evening.

[I'm Sandra Dee]

Hello Britta,

I'm Sandra Dee and you are my pickee - With the new year comes new challenges and picking books for this challenge was my new challenge - here is the list

Try Something New - New Author, New Series, and New Genre -

Better You - Loose Weight, Save Money, and Get Organized -

Fun Books to Read -

Enjoy January - Pick It For Me Challenge

[Joyce]

Tugce Nida wrote: "Hi again Joyce,

It is obvious that you like paranormal books, I myself find some of them really enjoyable to read as well as you can see from my lists... here is what find for you, hope you like a..."

I think I'll be going with How To Marry a Millionaire Vampire as I've been wanting to read it forever. Or perhaps Hunted but probably the first.

It is just too funny that we used the same phrase in our listings "Chick lit with vampires". I swear I wrote mine without looking at my listings first. LOL.

New years day is a good day to start a book as I already have it too. Thank you

[Angelique]

Miss wrote: "Angelique wrote: "Miss,

A. Try Something New
1. Full Moon Rising - Keri's writing is so creative and her characters are so lovable. Everyone should give this series a go.
2. [book:D..."

Some of Nora's mini-series are repetitive, but her romantic suspense (Angel's Fall, tribute, Divine Evil, etc.) novels are a lot like the in death series. And you'll love the fever series, it's addictive! I'm glad you choose that one.

[Britta]

I think that 03:12 in the morning of the 1st of January is a perfectly good time for book recommendations, don't you? :3

Hi K!
I'm afraid that my knowledge of non-fantasy books is quite limited..
I did my best C:

A. Try Something New

1. New Author - Just Listen by Sarah Dessen
2. New Series - Book of Shadows by Cate Tiernan
3. New Genre - The Princess and the Captain by Anne-Laure Bondoux

B. Better You

1. PS, I Love You by Cecelia Ahern
2. The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson
3. The Book of Tomorrow by Cecelia Ahern

C. Enjoy Life More

1. Nation by Terry Pratchett
2. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Happy New Year!

[Britta]

Sandra Dee,

Ooh, I love your picks C: Right now it's between Clockwork Angel and The Phantom Tollbooth.. I'm definitely going to read Clockwork Angel anyway - I just need to go ahead and buy it, but I'd also like to finally read the Phantom Tollbooth...

*Scratches chin*

You know, I think I'll read both of them! :D Yea, sounds like a good idea! :3 I'll start the Phantom Tollbooth as soon as I finish.. my current three books, and then I'll charge right into Clockwork Angel xD

Well, Happy New Year! C:

[Autumn]

Macwolf01 [Elise] wrote: "Hi Atumn, here are your picks:

Macwolf!! Thank you so much for your recommendations!! ;)

funny how all the books u listed were heavily considered for some montly-quaterly challenges. :) with that being said, the book i would get through first would be the Garwood . it fits perfectly as part of a book club and a pick it for me!! YAY!! ;)

ps: I was afraid you were going to pick for the loose weight.. is a 100+ pages... and i LOVE all the author books,but this one is a "reserve the date" sort of a thing!! :)

so u love Terry Prachett!! Good we share similar tastes!! :)

all the books u suggested are going to be read by the following yr!! u bet !

Happy New year sweetie!!

[Carolyn F.]

Julianna - I'll pick The Time Traveler's Wife.

[KimKirt]

Jim, I told your joke to my 4th grader, his reply was "Oh."

Then again, it is almost 1:00 a.m. and the latest I can remember him ever being awake unless he's sick, so that might have something to do with it. If he wakes in the middle of the night laughing and going "Ohhhhhhh!!! I get it! They just waved!" I'll let you know. 'k?

[KimKirt]

Hi Dee!

I still haven't decided. I'm either going to go with Moon Called or Outlander. I think I might attempt Outlander since it was recently lent to me by a friend!

[(just) Trixie]

Hi Rebecca,
Sorry I'm late in getting these out.

A. Try Something New

1. New Author: Nalini Singh - Angels Blood
2. New Series: Kresley Cole - Immortals After Dark
3. New Genre: Meljean Brooks - The Iron Duke

B. Better You

1. Lose Weight: Jacqueline Carey - Kushiel's Dart (I haven't actually read this one but it's high on my list and the reviews are really good)
2. Save Money: JD Robb - Naked In Death (I couldn't tell which ones you owned so I picked one I knew was available at a library)

3. Get Organized: Gena Showalter - Tales of an Extraordinary Girl Playing with Fire

C. Enjoy Life More

1. Jeannine Frost - Halfway to the Grave
2. Lora Leigh - Tempting the Beast



Hope you find something in there you like!

[Rebecca]

Trixie,
Thankyou for the wonderful picks I look forward to reading and giving my thoughts on them and Happy New Year!

[I'm Sandra Dee]

Britta wrote: "Sandra Dee,

Ooh, I love your picks C: Right now it's between Clockwork Angel and The Phantom Tollbooth.. I'm definitely going to read Clockwork Angel anyway - I just need to go ahead and buy it, b..."


Happy New Year Britta - I have yet to receive my picks from my picker - I just might be reading the books with you - I have The Phantom Tollbooth from a suggestive read from one of my younger students and the Clockwork Angel was a suggestive read from the book fair the library had in November - Enjoy the reading and I will update when my picks arrive - Read ON

[Nan]

Trixie
Sorry for the lateness. I've been partying these few days XD. Anywaz here's your long waited list.
ENJOY && Happy New Years && Enjoy the reads~ =))

A. Try Something New
1. New Author: Comanche Moon by
Catherine Anderson- This a western romance book. And its one at the best. I absolutely loved this book. Forbidden love between a native American and a white person. It can’t get any better than that. XD
2. New Series: Dark Prince by Christine Feehan - This is a series you should try. It’s a great series filled with possessive alpha male vampires and independent vampiress.
3. New Genre: The Iron King by Julie Kagawa- It’s a YA fantasy with a tinge of romance novel. It’s a pretty good book and I saw that you don’t read this type of books much.

B. Better You - From their TBR
1. Lose Weight: Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey- Firsly WOW 1000+ pages just wow. I think this is big as a book can get. The rating is pretty good too.
2. Save Money: Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank- Yeah, I haven’t read this book but I’ve skimmed it and im planning to read it soon and plus it has a good rating.
3. Get Organized: Lean on Me by Cherise Sinclair- I saw that this is the most neglected book on your tbr list. A book you added ages ago but never read.


C. Enjoy Life More
1. Sweet Vibrations by Melinda Barron- The title just totally sounds fun to me ;))
2. Savor Me Slowly by Gena Showalter- I skimmed read this book and boy did I love it. Im planning to properly read this one soon.

[D.G.]

Happy New Year Everybody!

Sorry I disappeared today but I went to bed at 4:30 this morning and woke up really hungover! I've been reading and sleeping the whole day.

Only 6 players are missing recommendations and I have 5 volunteers already...so if anybody else is available to do the picks, I'd love to have you!

[Ann]

I can help D.G.....just tell me who to pick for.

[D.G.]

Thanks Annabell! I'll be posting the new mix at 2pm EST tomorrow. If you are available tomorrow afternoon, I'd love to have you!

[Ann]

I'm sure I will be between my book and this website all day tomorrow! lol

[D.G.]

LOL, thanks!

[Nan]

i cann helpp.

[Kami]

D.G. wrote: "Happy New Year Everybody!

Sorry I disappeared today but I went to bed at 4:30 this morning and woke up really hungover! I've been reading and sleeping the whole day.

Only 6 players are missing re..."

Sounds like my night. I was sick all day!

[(just) Trixie]

Nandar wrote: "Trixie
Sorry for the lateness. I've been partying these few days XD. Anywaz here's your long waited list.
ENJOY && Happy New Years && Enjoy the reads~ =))

A. Try Something New
1. New Author: [bo..."

Oooh, thank you! Lots of great selections.

[booklovinrn]

D.G. wrote: "Welcome to the January Pick It For Me Challenge! I'm super excited (and somewhat nervous) to host this for the first time. :)

What's a Pick-It-For-Me Challenge?
It's a group recommend a book
thing..."

DG,

I am sorry to say I am not going to be able to make the deadline for posting book recommendations this month. This is my favorite challenge and I have been participating for about a year now. My husband has been having some health issues but he is doing much better. I am sorry for the inconvenience this will cause.

Cathy

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

@ Cathy

I'm sure D.G. will have no problem finding a replacement for you. Hope your husband feel better soon.

[D.G.]

Cathy wrote: "D.G. wrote: "Welcome to the January Pick It For Me Challenge! I'm super excited (and somewhat nervous) to host this for the first time. :)

What's a Pick-It-For-Me Challenge?
It's a group recommend..."

Oh, Cathy...I'm so sorry about your husband! Hope he feels better and don't you worry about this. I already have several volunteers able to do the picks.

Hope at least you are able to participate in the reading part of the challenge.