April - Pick It For Me Challenge Showing 801-850 of 1,264

[Debbie]

Thanks for the offer, I have already asked Isabella to take this one. That should be all we need since we are past the deadlines. But might make an exception if someone comes in today - will let you know :)

[Fran, Moderator]

Valerie ~Varuca~ wrote: "Thanks Fran...I love your recommendations!I can work some of these into other challenges. I'm definitely going to read Raising the Stakes (new book in the series comes out this month..."

Raising the Stakes is the buddy read and I'm excited we will both be reading it- just let me know when you want to start. :)

[Debbie]

Jane oh, thank you so much - I don't think I can decide - I may have to find a way to squeeze most of them into my monthly categories Pleasure Unbound, Darkfever and The Darkest Secret are already on the tippy top of the stack (actually started DS yesterday hehe)

I never realized I had a lot of 'Bride' books. Wonder if they were mostly the historicals. Either way, that is a Good idea :o)

[Regina]

Monica wrote: "Here you go, Regina Polli-

Friends A friend recommended Marked. Since you have a lot of paranormal novels, I decided to give you this one. It's an amazing novel, an amazing series. Yo..."

Hi, Monica

Thanks for the great recs. I think I`m reading Inked (I have it because of Marjorie M.Liu´s story, but I`ll check it up Karan Chance´s also).

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Kate wrote: "PhotoJim, Thanks for the picks. They all sound great. This month I am going to read Hard and Fast and Catching Fire. If I get the chance I will also try and read [book..."

Glad you found some you liked Kate!

[taita]

Gigi wrote: "Taita
I've tried to stick to your TBR for the most part.

Friends: Hummingbird by LaVyrle Spencer
This was recommended to me by a GR friend and I loved it. I'm not a huge americana a..."

You're awesome, Gigi! Thank you for taking the time to comb through my TBR. I know it's crazy long! It's good to get the opinion of someone else with the fun of a theme to help whittle it down.

I'll likely read all the ones you picked at one point or another. For April though, would love to read The Black Lyon with you.

P.S. You're right about Romantic Suspense. I haven't read a whole lot there but I did read Ruthless and enjoyed it. Amazing how you picked up on that. I will look into the rec you gave. Thanks again!

[Pollyanna]

Courtney Mae

Friends : Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland - Picked for me in my first PIFM challenge.

Romance : Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - one of my favourite books and I believe it is one of the best romances of all time.

Intense : The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins I recommend this to practically everyone because it is such a great book, the other 2 are really good too and I think it is one of the best YA trilogies out there.

Emotions : The Helpby Kathryn Stockett - very few books make me cry but this did, everyone I have given the book to since hasn't cried so I don't know if it's just me lol but it is a brilliant book.

New : New, New, New - Marked by P.C. Cast - I notice that like me you are a vamp fan so thought you might like a new series to get into. I am reading the 2nd one at the moment and they are a fun easy read.

Don’t forget : Fallen by Lauren Kate really enjoyed this book, still need to get the 2nd book.

Support : The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman a book I keep meaning to read but never seem to get round to.

Bonus : The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton a classic that I just couldn't put down.

[taita]

Rebecca wrote: "taita wrote: "Rebecca

Thanks for your patience! Seems that you tend towards the Paranormal Romances while I go more towards Historical BUT we are 91% similar for books we rated together. Cool!..."

Sweet! Looking forward to reading it too. I've had it on my bookshelf for a while. Will be nice to read it with someone more familiar to the genre.

[Debbie]

Ok, going over the last few pages to make sure I didn't miss any recommendations, I think I saw that someone has already finished a book. I guess that means it is time to start running a list.....

Finished

Leah *Silk Desire* - The Things They Carried (4/2)
Pam - Vampire Academy (4/3)
MountainKat - A Lot Like Love (4/3)
Rena - Games of Command (4/4)
Elke - Welcome to Temptation (4/4)
Sarah - Pleasure Unbound (4/4)
Anja - A Little Bit Wild (4/3)
Cacophony - The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (4/4)

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Alexis, I'm really hoping that you'll like Halfway to the Grave. It's not your everyday PNR book.

I'll let you know about the Susan Mallery book. I'll send you a message if that's OK. I'm thinking end of this week or beginning of next would be good.

[Pam]

Brenda wrote: "I'm up in Northern VA Pam, what part of the state are you in? "

Looks like I'm right next to you in McLean.

[Dee]

waves hi to Pam from southern MD... lol!

[Pam]

Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "waves hi to Pam from southern MD... lol!"

A mere hop, skip and a jump as long as it doesn't involve highways...

[Elke]

Yz the Whyz...here are your picks! I hope you find one you like...if not let me know! Happy Reading!!!

Friends:Safe Haven...this book was recommended to me by my BFF! I have read a couple of Nicholas Sparks' books so I figured I give this one a try...I am glad I did!

Romance:Seduce Me at Sunrise, I see that you have read the the first one...the second one is also very good!

Intense:Changeless, I could not put this one down. Fair warning though...once you finish this one, you have to read the 3rd one!

Emotions:Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas I loved this book...it had me laughing at parts, smiling at others and crying!

New:Twice Loved, it was very hard trying to findsomething "new" to you! But I think it did it! This book is Christian/historical fiction, at first I thought it would be preachy...but it turned out to be quite good. I ended up reading the whole series!

Don't Forget:My Man, Michael I see that it has been on your shelf for a while and you have read the previous books in the series...maybe its time to give it a try!

Support:Something About You I actually just got this from the library the other day! If you would like to buddy read...let me know!

Bonus:Savor the Moment and Happy Ever After..I am sure you know these are about the last 2 friends in the seris of 4! All were really good to me!!

[Michelle]

Hi BJ! Here's some suggestions for you. Friend- "Lamb " by Christopher Moore. Love his humor. Romance -" Gone with the Wind" one of my all time fav. books , or "Hard Evidence " by Pamela Clare. Love this series. Intense- " The Bone Collector" by Jeffery Deaver or "Lover Unleashed". Emotion - "The Shop on Blossom Street" by Debbie Macomber. New- "Some Girl's Bite " by Chloe Neill. Don't Forget-" All though the Night" by Connie Brockway. Support- "The Hunger Games". Bonus- " The Secret Life of Bees " or "Seaview Inn" by Sherryl Woods. I hope you find something you like. :)

[Dee]

it does a little, i'm in waldorf...

Pam wrote: "Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "waves hi to Pam from southern MD... lol!"

A mere hop, skip and a jump as long as it doesn't involve highways..."

[Autumn]

Monica Like always, its a real pleasure to snoop around shelves and get to know a bit more about some else! I guess i enjoy this part the most!. From what i saw on both to TBR and read books, you seem like all genres of romance (YAY!) some fantasy, and Y/A PNR.

so here are my recs. Do let me know if you dont find anything appealing, then i will try to look again for something more fitting!.


Friends :I see that you have some Pamela Claire in your TBR. I have this series I am going to start reading
-"I-Team" series. Extreme Exposure all my friends have been raving about them!
- As i was looking at your TBR i was a bit surprised The Hunger Games is no where near your shelves since you favor this genre.. not sure if the book didnt appeal to you, but i am going to take a risk and recommend it. they are fantastic series!.

- The Raven Prince from the "princess triglogy. Is another favorite from Elizabeth Hoyt.





Romance : There are lots of historicals, some medieval and chick-lit! lets see what i got here..

-for Medieval i have my favorite Author Judith Mc Naught. She is the queen of old school romance. You like Garwood and she is another favorite of mine as historical go. A Kingdom of Dreams is such a classic book! this book is more angsty than Garwood`s, but they are excellent romance (IMO)

-Historical (regency/victorian) For the Roses, Then Came You ,The Duke And I are all great first in series!!

-Contemporary: Just the Sexiest Man Alive,Something About Youand Simply Irresistible are nice solid contmps.

-Chick-lit. Im not very involved in this genre, but there definitely some good ones standing. Can You Keep a Secret? is a really funny book!! . Bet Me,It Had to Be You Do fit the bill for good chick-lit !



Intense: This recs come straight from my shelf.

You liked "sugar daddy" by LK. I too, loved the premise of this book and the emotions it evoked in me. However, you didnt mark TBR the rest of the Travis series. I will strongly recommend you go ahead and give it a chance to the remaining two.-Blue-Eyed Devil Even though Hardy is the bad boy for the first installment, in this book the story is really gripping.the plot is quite complex with some strong issues, while Hardy battles his inner demons.

- I didn't see any erotica in your shelves,but i did see Megan Hart. Dirty is just a great dark story with so many underlined issues,packaged in an erotic novel. Its a great well written story! one of my favorite books.



Emotions : I have a big inkling towards premises that deal with challenging people/situations. As You Desire is one of my favorite historical books. from the setting in Egypt, to the the characters/plot,and its incredible prose. Its a book worth checking out.
-you have Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage in your list. I loved The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie for the play of emotions displayed in the book.

-Veronika Decides to Die is one of those books that you can hardly forget about. Veronica`s inner struggles are so poignant that it makes you ponder about the real meaning of our life`s purpose. Its fantastic.

-Cry No More its hands down the best Suspenseful romance!!



New: you enjoy PNR. "Guild Hunter series" are widely enjoyed series!
-Angels' Blood is the first of this series.

-Pleasure Unbound from "Demonica series" by Larissa Ione is very liked as well.



Dont forget : they have been in you shelf since since JAN..;)

Support : I will be reading this month. PM me if you want to read it!

Bonus: Talk Me Downfrom the "tumble creek series" and Vision in White from the "bridal quartet" are really fun,sassy series with lots of camaraderie.



I hope you find something you like here!!

It was a pleasure picking for you Monica! :)

Autumn,

[Rossy]

*bows down* Wow Debbie, i am totally impressed. I swear my mind is reeling just looking at the number of participants this time around. VERY good job, way to go and big thank you for hosting the challenge this month! *hugs*

[Rossy]

*hands over the Patron* Here Debbie have a drink, you deserve it honey. Don't worry about the time.

[Gigi]

Yayyy! Debbie! I don't think I've ever seen this many people participate before and you did an amazing job making sure everyone got their recommendations!

[Gigi]

taita wrote: "Gigi wrote: "Taita
I've tried to stick to your TBR for the most part.

Friends: Hummingbird by LaVyrle Spencer
This was recommended to me by a GR friend and I loved it. I'm not a..."

Hi Taita! Thanks! You're very welcome. It was an absolute pleasure looking through your TBR. I can't wait to start The Black Lyon with you. I have it on my Kindle PC so, just let me know when.

If you're interested in reading more RS books, you should look into Linda Howard as well.

I'm glad you liked the recs!
Gigi

[Lady Allison]

Tugce Nida wrote: "Hey Lady allison St.Vincent, what a name! :) and you have some to-read out there ;) I am working on it and hoping to send your recs soon"

Thanks, Tugce Nida! You can just call me Allison, the extended name is just for fun ;) Looking forward to your picks!

[Melissa **]

Okay Melanie, sorry it took so long!! You hav a LOT of books!! If you ddon't see anyhting you like let me know and I will try again.

Friends:
Clockwork Angel
This was my PIFM from March by jane (PS).

Romance:
Hunger Untamed
I have really enjoyed all of these books!!

Intense:
Succubus Blues
I'm not sure how intense this is but this series is defintely addictive!

Emotions:
Perfect Chemistry
Such a GREAT book! I think I read the whole thing in one day.

New:
One for the Money
My favorite books are anyhting that makes me laugh and this series does it for me!!

Don't Forget:
Fahrenheit 451
This has been on your list for a very long time.

Support:
This Side of the Grave
I noticed you have not read this yet either. I already have it so if you want to buddy read I will be ready!

Bonus:
The Passage
This book is very long, but definitly worth the read.

[Dee]

oh hail debbie of the awesome PIFM!!

[Pam]

Annabel-
I just finished Vampire Academy! Solid 3 1/2 stars. Can't wait to read the next one. The teacher in me balked at giving it four stars though. Need Rose to just be a tad older. Loved Dimitri and Christian. Glad I finally read this. I've got a bunch of library books out now but will let you know if I get close to a buddy read status.

[Debbie]

Thanks all - have to say I am impressed with this group, we had (after 2 dropped) 125 and at this point there is **drum roll please**

118 recommendations out there :o)
What a response and way to go Everybody

[Monica]

Thank you Autumn, I loved your recommendations! I'm going to start organizing them and try to plan something out in my head. =]

[Monica]

And thank you too, Regina. I also enjoyed your recommendations. It turns out BOTH of my pickers came through for me. I feel well loved :) but what happens now?

[Melanie]

Melissa **

Thanks so much for getting my recs to me:-)
I'll definitely read Clockwork Angel, and want to read Hunger Untamed and This Side of the Grave (I just need to reread all of the first books in the series, lol), and I'm going straight ahead and ordering Perfect Chemistry which looks great!!:-)
I might also have a look at Succubus Blues and see if I already own it! Thanks for the great picks!

[Autumn]

Monica wrote: "Thank you Autumn, I loved your recommendations! I'm going to start organizing them and try to plan something out in my head. =]"

GREAT! im glad u liked them!

Debbie ~ ☾ ~ wrote: My mistake, she posted your recs just a few hours before the deadline and I didn't get your name off the list before I sorted. Darn it, sorry Autumn, but thanks for jumping in. "

Thats ok Debbie! i love picking books as you see ^_^

[Becky]

Hi Comfort! I will get all over your recs very soon!

[Pam]

Thank you Debbie. I just love these themed picks!

[Debbie]

Monica wrote: "And thank you too, Regina. I also enjoyed your recommendations. It turns out BOTH of my pickers came through for me. I feel well loved :) but what happens now?"

Let me see..... for this challenge you only have to read a book from the list of ..... Autumn

It looks as though you were already in the re-mix before Alexis-Morgan posted.

(that being said, I have to second Alexis on the some of the recs, they are good)

Had to delete the last one, I was looking at the wrong name. This is my real response. You are just too fast Autumn.

[Autumn]

Debbie ~ ☾ ~ wrote: "Monica wrote: Had to delete the last one, I was looking at the wrong name. This is my real response. You are just too fast Autumn. "

Opps..sorry! i guess i am! LOL ^_^. Thank you Debbie for going through all this hectic challenge!! it came out GREAT! (((HUUGGS))))

As long as Monica finds something she would like to read for this month its all good!!

[Alma (aka Mrs. Rhaw)]

Fran wrote: "Hi Valerie-Varuca-

I had fun going through your shelves- we have a lot in common and I hope you find something you like- if not, I would be happy to pick again :)

1. Friends- [book:Fever|7898..."

I'm confused now
I was supposed to have recommendations for Valerie-Varuca?

Deb can you help out?

ps I've been down with a severe UTI since Thursday hence my late reply

[Michelle]

Wow Debbie your hard work paid off. Thanks for the AWESOME challenge. I've loved looking at everyone's recommendations. My TBR shelf has gotten a lot bigger. :)

[Debbie]

Sorry to say that you did not post recommendations by the deadline so during a re-mix of all the remaining participants (that did not get recommendations) Fran did it.

I know that you don't have any and if you would like, I will get some for you.

[Debbie]

Sorry to hear you haven't been feeling good, I hope you are doing better now.

[Miss]

Hi, Melissa (jandmterry), sorry for being a little late with my recommendations, here they are:

Friends : Dragonfly in Amber - books in this series have been recommended to me in this challenge; if you liked Outlander, you have to read further and find out what happened to Jamie and Claire

Romance : The Secret Pearl - Mary Balogh is one of the best regency writers, I hope you can get this book or any other by her from the library

Intense : The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - i haven't read this one but i hear it's good mystery :)

Emotions : The Alchemist - this book really moved me, it's truly inspirational

New : The Mysterious Affair at Styles - Agatha Christie is the queen of mysteries, you should try her Poirot books :)

Don’t forget : Confessions of a Shopaholic - you seemed to like some of her other books and this is her most popular series

Support : A Northern Light - I would be happy to read this with you, I love Jennifer Donnelly

Bonus : Mrs. Drew Plays Her Hand - this is a special treat, if you like historical romances, Carla Kelly has a special way that makes you connect to the characters, and this book is simply beautiful :)

I couldn't choose more books from your TBR as i didn't know most of them, but i hope you find something interesting here and i think most of the books should be available at the library. Let me know what you think. :)

[Penney]

Inga,
It looks like I'll be able to pick up Pride Mates this week from the library, so if you're still interested I'm going to start it probably midweek :))

[Monica]

Autumn wrote: "As long as Monica finds something she would like to read for this month its all good!!"

Oh, I most certainly have. I'm planning on heading out soon to see what I can get from my local bookstore!

[Monica]

Debbie ~ ☾ ~ wrote: "Let me see..... for this challenge you only have to read a book from the list of ..... Autumn ...(that being said, I have to second Alexis on the some of the recs, they are good)"


Thanks Debbie, for clearing that up. You really are amazing for working through all of this. You have the patience of a saint! And I agree, Alexis had some awesome recommendations, so I'm keeping those, too, but to read on my own time, unrelated to the PIFM challenge. =]

So, what happens now? Besides a lot of happy reading?

[Dee]

yep, have fun reading and then come back when you've read your book and let us know what you thought...(or you can be an overachiever and read more than one...)

[Debbie]

Alma (aka Mrs. Rhaw)
I liked looking through your shelves, amazing how much we seem to have in common. I do have some recommendations for you now (sorry about the confusion earlier).

Friends: The Darkest Night - You have so many paranormal books, I am surprised that you haven't read the Lords of the Underworld. Great series, I think you will like it.
Romance: Mine Till Midnight - I see that you have read book #4, but I don't see that you have read the first one.
Intense: The Host - This one actually got my interest and kept it all the way through and it is a large one.
Emotions: Mockingjay - You have read the other two, for me this one was even better.
New, New: Garden Spells - Sarah Addison Allen has quickly become one of my favorite authors. She writes gentle romances with a bit of the supernatural mixed in.
Don't Forget: Fallen - Been there over a year now, I have heard good things bout it.
Support: My Soul to Keep - I have recently read the pre-quell and would be interested in reading this one with you if you are interested.
Bonus:The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella - don't know if you can really call them all friends. This book follows the creation and movements of the rogue vampires that Victoria uses against the Cullens.

I hope you find something that you like, hope you are feeling better and thanks for checking in.

[Debbie]

Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "yep, have fun reading and then come back when you've read your book and let us know what you thought...(or you can be an overachiever and read more than one...)"

what she said :o)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Miss wrote: "Hi MountainKat, thank you for the great recs, I would love to read One for the money with you, it's been sitting on my shelf forever.:)"

Just let me know whenever you want to start! I might need a day or two to finish what I have going, but that shouldn't be a problem.

Fran, I finished A Lot Like Love - I loved it! I am reading my FAC book now, but I will probably read No Place to Run after that. If you decide you want to read Lover Unleashed this month, let me know and I will join you!

[Melissa]

Miss,

I think I am going to try Confessions of a Shopoholic or The Alchemist. Thank you for the recommendations.

[Tuğçe]

Allison,

Here are your reccomendations, hope you can find something you can enjoy. I definitely did enjoy your book shelves :)

Friends Graceling by Kristin Cashore - I haven't read this myself but have been recommended many times and have in my tbr pile to read soon.

Romance Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - I just love her novels, I saw you read classics as well so might give it a try.

Intense One Day by David Nicholls - this was my favourite book last year, so realistic I lived with them while reading. Since then I have been recommending it to everyone when I have a chance.

Emotions Broken by Megan Hart - I have seen you read from her and like. I found this one brilliant and very descriptive on emotions. The feelings were as if they were palpable and I loved that.

New First Comes Marriage by Mary Balogh - I like historical romance (like those times really) and I enjoyed this series.

Don't forget Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead - haven't read this one but enjoyed her other series and this one is on your tbr for a loong time.

Support We have a lot of books in common but a few to-reads that we both didn't read yet. So, Glass Castle, Before I Fall or My Blood Approves if you are up to reading one of them let me know.

Bonus - The Kite Runner by khaled Hosseini such a good and sad story.

[Fran, Moderator]

MountainKat wrote: "Miss wrote: "Hi MountainKat, thank you for the great recs, I would love to read One for the money with you, it's been sitting on my shelf forever.:)"

Just let me know whenever you want to start! ..."


MountainKat- So glad you liked it!! I am adding it to my tbr. I would love to read Lover Unleashed with you, but I may not get to it for a few weeks. If about 2 weeks is ok with you, I will PM you and we can start together. If you want to start earlier, no problem, I will catch up and we can chat about it when we are both done. :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Debbie ~ ☾ ~ wrote: "Jane: I never realized I had a lot of 'Bride' books. Wonder if they were mostly the historicals. Either way, that is a Good idea :o) ..."

Yes - they were all historicals by authors I hadn't heard of... In the front middle of your TBR when sorted by date added (oldest first)... I think it will be 'major' project! :)