March - Pick It For Me Challenge

[Diane ~Firefly~]

A_Vishous_Fan wrote: "Hello
Diane (Firefly) I hope you like the recommendations I made for you. This is the first time that I have done this. I hope I did it right. If you don't like it let me know and I can do it ag..."

Thanks for the picks! I'm probably going to go with My Immortal or The Demon You Know since I'm trying to whittle down my TBR pile.

[Autumn]

Fran wrote: "Tania-

You have Anja down as giving me picks but I have not received any. I am hoping you saw them somewhere on here and I missed them. :)"

thats very weird Fran.. Anja is usually the one who gets them first.. i talk to her quite a lot, but havent seen her much lately. She had a cold, but i dont think that would stop her from coming around. I highly doubt it she forgot.She is a night owl! so u will probably have ur recs by tomorrow morning! :) xxx

[Fran, Moderator]

Autumn wrote: "Fran wrote: "Tania-

You have Anja down as giving me picks but I have not received any. I am hoping you saw them somewhere on here and I missed them. :)"

thats very weird Fran.. Anja is usually ..."

Thanks Autumm- I wonder if I missed them somehow- I will go back and check the whole thread. I hope she's feeling well.

[Michelle]

Wow that was harder than I thought!
I pick for Sheswitches...(hope there is something here for you)

Places I'm going (Books from their TBR shelf)
1. Culture Shock – Well I was going to go with that book of yours on your TBR list called the The Milk Bitch Trilogy cause that was totally wild sounding. (Pick a book from their TBR that you've never heard of or don't know much about.)
2. Airport Purchases – Gotta recommend Addicted because it is awesome and the cover is beautiful! (Pick a book that you would buy at an airport because the cover caught your eye as you were walking past.)
3. Making Those Connections – I don’t actually understand how to find the info on this selection but I see that you have Laid Bare by Lauren Danes on your list and it is the beginning of a series. I loved it. (Pick a book that links to a book that they've read and rated highly (could be by author, series, theme etc)

Places I've Been (Books you’ve read)
4. Going back there for sure – Away from Me by Sophia Oak. I honestly haven’t read too many books where the location is exotic. But I see the genre of books you like so you may really like this one. (pick a book in an exotic locale that has made you want to pack your bags and travel to where the book is set
5. Making space in the luggage – “Belly of the Beast” was my first “kinky read” and it is very memorable to me. (mid way through a trip you need to get rid of some luggage weight. Pick the book you could never leave behind even if you knew you could get another copy back home.)
6. Heading home – “Two Masters for Alex” by Claire Thompson. I really loved this book and the sequel “Two Loves for Alex” a lot. (pick the book that's going to help you get through an eight hour train / plane ride in economy seats.

Planning the Next Trip (buddy reads)
(It’s expected that if the person you’re picking for selects one of these that you’ll read it as well)

Both you and your selectee chose a country you would like to go to. Pick:
7. One book set in the country you chose. I chose Scotland. The Bride (Laird’s Fiancees #1 by Julie Garwood) never read but it was rated high in the Goodread’s list. (honestly, doesn’t look like your thing)
8. One book set in the country they chose. You chose Italy. I had to giggle because when I finally found a book, you had already read it. LOL Okay how about “The Wind Dancer” was recommended by alot of readers on Smart Bitches’ website. That was hard to choose.

[Joyce]

Photojim wrote: "I'm not impatient. I'm just frustrated that things don't happen as quickly as I want them to happen. Having my picks yesterday would have been better for me. Right this instant would also be mar..."

So funny...but so true. I'm still waiting too....sigh.... hate waiting. I'm am Aries and we don't wait well. We are very impulsive but we also like to procrastinate too. We are oxymorons...I think I just called myself a moron

Well never mind then.

[Juana "Darkness"]

How long do you have to wait until we can tell you if we don't have a list yet? Just wondering :)

[Tania]

Fran wrote: "Tania-

You have Anja down as giving me picks but I have not received any. I am hoping you saw them somewhere on here and I missed them. :)"

My bad obviously. Sorry Fran, despite double checking my list I've obviously imagined Anja's posting because I can't find it either :S I'll fix the listing now.

[Tania]

Inga wrote: "The rules in the first page say that the final deadline is 8pm March 2nd (EST)"

I'll be sending out a PM later tonight to those who haven't made their picks yet.

[Tania]

Inga wrote: "Tania, if anyone does not get their recommendations, I can pick one more time - love the process! ;)"

Thanks Inga, I'll put you down on the list of lovely volunteers willing to do a second round of picks if need be.

[Penney]

Tania you can put me on your list of volunteers as well :)

[Sarah]

Cathy wrote: "Sarah

I put
Beyond the Highland Mist on hold at the library. I'll let you know when I pick it up. In the meantime, I plan to read The Iron Daughter. The other buddy read you sug..."

Yes I have read Neverwhere and I thought it was amazing! It's like a dark twisted Alice in Wonderland. I would definitely read it again as well! Yeah, just let me know when you pick up Beyond the Highland Mist.

[Melanie]

Oh, I missed the sign-up!!!:-(
is it too late? if not, I'd go to Australia (Sidney).

[Becky]

To Laura
Hope you find something that trips your trigger, if not I can repick for you:)
Places I'm Going
Culture Shock Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton
Airport Purchase The Guardians, book 1 by Mandy M. Roth
Making Connections This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost

Places I've Been
Going back there Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
Making Space A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
Heading Home Moon Called by Patricia Briggs-This wasn't on your TBR but I think you would really enjoy it-I did:)
Italy The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson
London Unveiled by Courtney Milan-This is something very different for you:)

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Juana "Darkness" wrote: "Macwolf01 [Elise], I would love to be your friend, thanks for asking."

Thanks, I'll post your picks later today, have to go into work early today so won't have time till tonight.
Elise

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Juana "Darkness" wrote: "Yea. I'm trying to wait patiently for mine but it's getting hard if you know what I mean Fran. :)"

Sorry couldn`t get into your TBR list when I was off, but I`ll get the list out later today!

[Michelle]

Are we supposed to post the book we chose from our list? Do we then post a review? Or, do we now take the list and sneek away with my new stack and read hee hee
(sorry first timer again)

[Alara]

Danielle wrote: "Hi Cynthia, sorry I am running a bit late. I hope you can find one you like, if you can't just let me know and I will try again.


Places I'm going (Books from their TBR shelf)
1. Culture Sh..."

Hello! Thanks for recommendations. :)
I'm planning to read Paranormalcy, Succubus Blues (Richelle Mead rocks) and Rebel Angels. Now, I have a good reason to read them. :D

[ൠSinful]

OK Amanda Beyerlein. Better late than never (I hope) I had great fun trolling your TBR shelf. I have like zero of those marked as TBR. Looking at that list was lethal on the wallet.


Places I'm going (Books from their TBR shelf)
1. Culture Shock - Pick a book from their TBR that you've never heard of or don't know much about. Show No Mercy / Take No Prisoners (Black Ops, #1 and #2)
2. Airport Purchases - Pick a book that you would buy at an airport because the cover caught your eye as you were walking past Tall, Dark and Dangerous Suzanne Brockman
3. Making Those Connections - pick a book that links to a book that they've read and rated highly (could be by author, series, theme etc) River Marked (Mercy Thompson) Patricia Briggs

Places I've Been (Books you’ve read)
4. Going back there for sure - pick a book in an exotic locale that has made you want to pack your bags and travel to where the book is set Surrender to Me (Wicked Lovers) by Shayla Black (it is set in Vegas, but I’ve been in the mood lately)
5. Making space in the luggage – mid way through a trip you need to get rid of some luggage weight. Pick the book you could never leave behind even if you knew you could get another copy back home. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. Didn’t see it in your read shelf. I don’t know how much room in the suitcase this would take up. But it would be worth it.
6. Heading home - pick the book that's going to help you get through an eight hour train / plane ride in economy seats. Zero at the Bone Jane Seville

Planning the Next Trip (buddy reads)
(It’s expected that if the person you’re picking for selects one of these that you’ll read it as well)

Both you and your selectee chose a country you would like to go to. Pick:
7. One book set in the country you chose. Italy: Eat, Love, Pray
8. One book set in the country they chose. Ireland, Healing the Highlander(Daughters of the Glen, #7) Melissa Mayhue

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Optional Pick
9. Audio book - if you have an audio book that that you loved list it here and explain why this book was great in audio format. You never know, you may entice someone to try audio books for the first time.
I don’t do audios yet. I have plans to, but I can’t seem to empty my kindle which is my goal before I go and get an audible account

[Juana "Darkness"]

Thanks Elise. Can't wait to see what you picked out for me to read.

[Annie]

LethalLovely~I Alone Love You. Fear Is Not the End wrote: "Hey, Annie!
I am so excited to pick for you. We have a lot of books in common so it wasn't all that hard. If you don't see anything you are interested in reading, I am more than happy to try again..."

Thanks LethalLovely! I'll have a good look through the recs. I'm pretty sure I'll find at least ONE book in here! :)

[Annie]

Hi Macwolf01 (Elise)!

Sorry for the delay! Hope there's something in here that works for you! Let me know if not, and I'll try again.

Place's I'm Going (Books From Your TBR)
1. Culture shock: The Way of Shadows. Looks good from the cover.
2. Airport purchase: The Gargoyle. How could you resist that cover?
3. Making Those Connections: Ten Things I Love About You. I love this book, and you enjoyed the previous one, and most Julia Quinn's so I figured it was a good bet.

Places I've Been (Books I’ve read)
4. Going back there for sure: The Templar Legacy. Sorta like The Da Vinci Code, but better...
5. Making space in the luggage: These Old Shades. It's on your TBR, too.
6. Heading home: At Home: A Short History of Private Life. Fascinating.

Planning the Next Trip (buddy reads)
7. One book set in the country I've chosen - England: The Iron Duke. Ok, well, it's Steampunk England, but still! It's on my TBR, too.
8. One book set in the country you've chosen - Scotland: Master of the Highlands. Bare-chested Highland Scot. What's not to like!?

[Kate]

Lili-
Thanks for the great list! I am going to read Just the Sexiest Man Alive and Lover Eternal.

[Debbie]

Tania, if you need extra pickers let me know, be happy to help someone that is still patiently waiting.

[Dee]

I can pick again as well if you need

[Mandy]

ൠSinful wrote: "OK Amanda Beyerlein. Better late than never (I hope) I had great fun trolling your TBR shelf. I have like zero of those marked as TBR. Looking at that list was lethal on the wallet.


Places I'm go..."

LOL! Sorry to be lethal to your wallet :) I am not sure which of these I will get to in March, but thanks so much for your picks! I think deciding will be the hard part :)

[[deleted user]]

Kate wrote: "Rena

I hope you find something that you will enjoy!

Thanks Kate, I'll be reading Shameless

[[deleted user]]

Hello Shea!

Places I'm going (Books from their TBR shelf)

1. Culture Shock - Skin Game, I know it’s got something to with a woman stealing other people’s powers
2. Airport Purchases - Mr. Impossible, a headless goodlooking guy :)
3. Making Those Connections - Night Veil



Places I've Been (Books you’ve read)
4. Going back there for sure - The Black Sheep, I think it’s an island of Italy
5. Making space in the luggage – It Happened One Autumn, really cute historical romance
6. Heading home - The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons, quite a long book, but I really love it



Planning the Next Trip (buddy reads)

Both you and your selectee choose a country you would like to go to. Pick:
7. Germany - The Book Thief (please do not choose this book!!!)
8. Italy The Wind Dancer by Iris Johansen

[Anja]

Hi, Fran. I know how hard it is to fight the impatience of waiting for your picks. I did not forget about you. I was abducted by aliens over the weekend and their internet connection was very spotty. You would think with all their technology…

Places I'm going (Books from Fran’s TBR shelf)
1. Culture Shock - Wicked Lovely I’ve never heard of the book or author but the cover is pretty.
2. Airport Purchases - First Grave on the Right I would definitely pick this book up for the cover. I love the accessories.
3. Making Those Connections - Dead in the Family or Demon from the Dark



Places I've Been (Books Anja has read)
4. Going back there for sure - Anna and the French Kiss This book is almost perfect and it made me want to visit Paris.
5. Making space in the luggage – A Kingdom of Dreams This is one of my favorites and you have it on your TBR.
6. Heading home - Games of Command This book is long enough to get through a long flight but so engaging the time will fly.



Planning the Next Trip (buddy reads)
7. French Polynesia - Rules of an Engagement
8. Italy - Nightwalker or Nicholas



Optional Pick
9. Audio book - Soulless I love audiobooks and I’ve been eyeballing this one myself for a while. Halfway to the Grave I recently listened to this book and really enjoyed it. I wasn’t sure at first that I’d like the narrator but I ended up loving her Bones.

[Kami]

Michelle wrote: "Are we supposed to post the book we chose from our list? Do we then post a review? Or, do we now take the list and sneek away with my new stack and read hee hee
(sorry first timer again)"

Typically I post what book I am going to read from my choices and then I post a mini review, if I liked it or not, etc. With the two buddy reads, I would think it would be important to let your picker know if they need to pick up a book to read a long with you.

[booklovinrn]

Joyce,

Sorry I was delayed in getting your picks up. I am a night shift nurse and I just finished working the weekend. I hope you find something interesting on the list. If not let me know and I will try agsin.

Places I'm Going (Books from your TBR)
1.Culture Shock: Enchanted, Inc. by Shanna Swendson. Good rating, sounds fun and has a cute cover.
2.Airport Purchases: Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione. I just couldn't resist a book about a demon run hospital. Aren't they all.
3.Making Those Connections: Lover Eternal by J R Ward. Gotta love the Black Dagger Brotherhood.



Places I've Been (Books I've Read)
4.Going Back There For Sure:
*Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon. Books set in space are not my favorite, but this got me hooked on the series. Plus is an early Sherrilyn Kenyon.
*The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter. If you prefer something on the planet Earth, this one is set in Budapest.
5.Space in the Luggage: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost. Beginning of a great series. I could never leave Cat and Bones behind.
6.Heading Home: Vision in White by Nora Roberts. Nice easy read for that long plane or train ride.



Planning the Next Trip(Buddy Reads)
8.SCOTLAND: My Wicked Highlander by Jen Holling. This one has been calling from my TBR pile.
9.AUSTRALIA: Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur. Fantastic series! I have been thinking about re-reading it and this is a good excuse.



OPTIONAL AUDIOBOOK
9.The Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison. I saw you have read the first Hollows book. The narrator does a great job with this series.

[booklovinrn]

Tania,

Thanks for the recommendations. I am planning to read 2 or 3 of the books.

Stormwalker by Allyson James
Laid Bare by Lauren Dane
My Wicked Highlander by Jen Holling

[Fran, Moderator]

Anja wrote: "Hi, Fran. I know how hard it is to fight the impatience of waiting for your picks. I did not forget about you. I was abducted by aliens over the weekend and their internet connection was very sp..."

Anja, thanks so much for the great recs! Although you had spotty internet connection, I hope your alien abduction was still a good time.

What to choose...you have given me so much to work with!! I will definitely read Dead in the Family, will most likely get to Wicked Lovely, won't be able to read The Sweetest Thing in time for March b/c it doesn't come out till the end of the month, but will read it in April, and I will try to get to Anna and the French Kiss this month too (I have it as a free download on my kindle- great pick!)

Thanks again for your great choices!

[[deleted user]]

Tugce Nida, thank you for your recs! they are absolutely wonderful, i think I'll go with Memoirs of a Geisha though, had that one on my tbr pile for a while now. (:

@ PhotoJim ,
hey hey, i am honestly sorry that i haven't done your recs yet. I hope you can wait just a day longer, because i am super duper busy with school these days, but tomorrow they'll be here - promise! (:

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

aleksandra wrote: "Tugce Nida, thank you for your recs! they are absolutely wonderful, i think I'll go with Memoirs of a Geisha though, had that one on my tbr pile for a while now. (:

@ PhotoJim ,
hey hey, i am hon..."

Well, I was hoping to track down my pick last weekend. But I guess I can try next weekend. I can be patient another day.

[Tania]

Melanie wrote: "Oh, I missed the sign-up!!!:-(
is it too late? if not, I'd go to Australia (Sidney)."

Sorry Melanie, it is too late. I can put you on the list if someone doesn't get their picks but no guarantees.

[Michelle]

Annabell, thanks for searching out the book recommendations for me. I ordered Shayla Black's "Surrender to Me" this afternoon from Amazon. It is just being released March 1st so what a perfect time to read a March book club recommendation. I love that series and I love Shayla Black (hence why it was on my TBR list)

I have just recently discovered Lisa Kleypas. I will for sure look up that book "Where Dreams Begin".It's nice to have a rec to know what book to go next. Thank you!

The Scotland book you recommended, "Destiny Kills" sure has a wide variety of ratings. Interesting that you'd recommend a paranormal type of Scottish book. Usually when I mention Scotland, someone is quick to recommend a historical novel.

[Danielle]

BJ Rose Said:Danielle (Italy) - here are your recommendations:

Thanks for the great recommendations BJ Rose. Tears of the Moon & Heart of the Sea sound really interesting, so later today I am going to check if my local library has either one of them. Fingers crossed. :)

[Juana "Darkness"]

It's good to have a person that is as excited as I am Fran.
:)

[Charlotte]

Hey, Annabell!

Sorry I didn't get to this sooner, but I was suddenly busy. Here are your picks! Hope you find something that you like!

Places I'm going (Books from their TBR shelf)

1. Culture Shock - Dark Mirror by M.J. Putney
I've never heard of this author or read a book quite like this, but it looks pretty interesting.

2. Airport Purchases - The False Princess by Eilis O'Neal
The title grabbed me so I thought I'd pick this one.

3. Making Those Connections - The Mephisto Club by Tess Gerritsen
You seemed to like the last book in the series, so this should be enjoyable for you as well.

Places I've Been (Books you’ve read)

4. Going back there for sure - Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
I love this book. It has some great insights on Japanese culture and it really made me feel like I was there.

5. Making space in the luggage – Bloody Jack by L.A. Meyer
I was hooked on this book the minute I started reading it! I would not want to give it up.

6. Heading home - The Maze Runner by James Dashner
This book is full of twists and turns, making it easy to become engrossed in and hard to put down!

Planning the Next Trip (buddy reads)

7. Set in England: The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham
I highly recommend this book. It's well-written and not too gory.

8. Set in France: The Bad Queen: Rules and Instructions for Marie-Antoinette by Carolyn Meyer
A fictionalized account of the life of Marie-Antoinette. I've never read this, but if you're willing to read it, then so will I.

Enjoy!

[A_Vishous_Fan]

Juana "Darkness" wrote: "A-Vishous-Fan here's your list, I hope you enjoy.

Places I'm going
1. Culture Shock- Rough Cut by Mari Carr
2. Airport Purchase- The Apothecary's Daughter by Julie Klassen
3. Making those Connecti..."

Thank You so much for the recommendations I would love to read them all but for now I think I going to start with Rough Cut. I'm definately am going to read
Dark Embrace as soon as I can.

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Juana"Darkness", sorry for the delay but once I started work I didn't have much time, as a shift worker I work when most people are off. Hope you find something you'll like ...

Places I'm going (Books from their TBR shelf)
1. Culture Shock – Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
2. Airport Purchases – Father of the Wolf Eagle Clan 1 by L. Shannon
3. Making Those Connections - Lover Eternal Black Dagger Brotherhood 2 by J.R. Ward – anything BDB is good but this one is good, 3rd is GREAT!

Places I've Been (Books you’ve read)
4. Going back there for sure – Soulless by Gail Carriger - Fun reading
5. Making space in the luggage – Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens - Great HR
6. Heading home – The Book Thief by Markus Zusak - one of my Favs of 2010

Plan a Trip ... buddy reads
7. The Bride by Julie Garwood (Scotland) – 1 of my all-time Favs
8. Chocolat by Joanne Harris (France) – Loved the book & the movie

[Rossy]

Gosh, i love how willing you guys are about volunteer to pick for those with missing partner. Thank you! *hugs*

Melanie, i think Tania can consider you as a volunteer.

[Rossy]

Sandy wrote: "Rossy, I bow to your TBR. :-)"

*takes a bow* I wish it were not so big, but even trying to restrain from participating in all the challenges i want to do i fail to lower it. Just reading over some recommendations from you guys multiplies it!

[ErinsAlterEgo]

Ari wrote: "Hey Erin!
Hope something appeals to your (spring) tastes if not, let me know!!

Places I'm going
1. Kissing the Virgin's Mouth: A Novel. Sounds shocking! xD.
2. Pigs in Heav..."</i>

Hey Ari!

So, I think I am going to do the buddy reads you suggested. I know I'm only 'supposed' to pick out one book, but I'm putting these on my list for the month (hey, I'll read at least one of them, if not all). Since a couple are buddy reads, let me know which one you want to read too. :D

Since I actually own [book:Pigs in Heaven and Kissing the Virgin's Mouth: A Novel, I'll try to read those too, but no promises on them.
I'll definitely read one or all of these:
I Capture the Castle
Galileo's Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith and Love
The Leopard
I'll update as I go! Thanks for the picks!

[Tania]

Michelle wrote: "Are we supposed to post the book we chose from our list? Do we then post a review? Or, do we now take the list and sneek away with my new stack and read hee hee
(sorry first timer again)"

You can (but don't have to) put what book you're going to read now. And then post a mini review when you're done.

[Tania]

Rossy wrote: "Gosh, i love how willing you guys are about volunteer to pick for those with missing partner. Thank you! *hugs*

Melanie, i think Tania can consider you as a volunteer."

I know aren't they brilliant!!!!

[Melanie]

Tania wrote: "Rossy wrote: "Gosh, i love how willing you guys are about volunteer to pick for those with missing partner. Thank you! *hugs*

Melanie, i think Tania can consider you as a volunteer."

I know aren'..."

Definitely a volunteer:-D

[Melanie]

Tania wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Oh, I missed the sign-up!!!:-(
is it too late? if not, I'd go to Australia (Sidney)."

Sorry Melanie, it is too late. I can put you on the list if someone doesn't get their picks ..."

I figured, but thanks:-)

[Ann]

Charlotte wrote: "Hey, Annabell!

Sorry I didn't get to this sooner, but I was suddenly busy. Here are your picks! Hope you find something that you like!

Places I'm going (Books from their TBR shelf)

1. Culture Sh..."


I know for sure I will try to pick up
Dark Mirror, The False Princess, and The Mephisto Club. I know for sure that I already have one of those, so maybe after those I will try one of the others!

[[deleted user]]

PhotoJim,
once again sorry for late recs. It was actually quite a challenge picking books for you, but a good one. (: I hope you'll find something for yourself, I tried to do my best and some of the books might be outside of your usual reading box, but you know what they say - try something new and you might be surprised. You only had 2 books on your TBR shelf so I juggled a little bit there and then just decided to put those 2 books because there really wasn't anything else to pick, hope you don't mind? "/

Places I'm going
1. Culture Shock - Déjà Dead (Temperance Brennan #1) by Kathy Reichs // To be honest, I am really not into crime stories so I don't know anything about the author or the series. The synopsis seems pretty interesting though.
2. Airport Purchases - With Good Behavior (The Conduct Series #1) by Jennifer Lane // I love the cover, I love the storyline and I even added the book to my TBR pile. I love those handcuffs on the cover and it's simple, classy, it makes you want to know what's going on in the book.
3. Making Those Connections - Truly Madly Yours by Rachel Gibson // I saw that you read a few of her books and the rates were quite high (2x4* and 3x3*). Her writing is quite simple and at least I found this book quite funny, an easy breezy read, typical chic-lit, but still with some interesting twists. The storyline might be predictable at times but I really like heroines spirit. (:

Places I've Been
4. Going back there for sure - Born in Fire (Born In trilogy #1) by Nora Roberts // It's Ireland! Nora pays a lot of attention to the nature in this trilogy and when you imagine incredibly green location with sea cliffs and typical irish weather...unbelieavable! She makes it sound so real, so near you. I loved this trilogy, I really did.
5. Making space in the luggage – Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho // I think I will always recommend one of his books here just because he has such a big influence on me. This book is one of my favorites, it gave me a completely new perspective on life, suicide, dying and taking chances. The characters are amazing.
6. Heading home - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon // It took me a lot of intense thinking to come up with this one. It was the first book I read this year, I started reading in on 1st January at 4 in the morning and stayed awake for more than 24 hours because I wanted to finish it. It's interesting, different. Some define it as young adult, but I think that opinion on the book and understanding of it would depend on the generation. I really liked it, even though I had to read it for school. Might be the best obligatory book I ever read.

Planning the Next Trip
7. Australia: Mutant Message Down Under by Marlo Morgan // Haven't read this one, but I found it while I was searching through the set-in-Australia pile and the story is quite interesting. Not something I usually read so it would be a nice change.
8. New Zealand: The Colour by Rose Tremain //A historical book and just the kind of I would love to read. (: Tell me if you want to read it with me since I'll be reading it anyhow.

So this is it! (: I hope you find something for yourself. Let me know. ^^