April - Pick It For Me Challenge Showing 851-900 of 1,264

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Fran, just let me know when you are ready!

[comfort]

I haven't heard from the person I gave recs to. Should I read anything into that???

[Alexis]

Photojim wrote: "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..."

That's perfectly fine. Just please don't do it around the 20th if possible, exam period. I'm good whenever your free all the rest of the month though :)

[Isabella]

Hi Vonny,
I liked your profile and your books and here's my recs, I hope it suits you, if not just tell me :)

1-Friends: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

2-Romance: Pride and Prejudice by Austen Jane if you want to try more Classics, if not I selected from your TBR a 5 stars rated author by you What My Girlfriend doesn't know

3-Intense: Remember Me by Clark Mary Higgins or from your TBR Nineteen Minutes

4-Emotional: Dolores Claiborne by Stephen Kings

5-New: The Pillars of The Earth by Ken Follet, I think it's an interesting book.

6-Don't forget: The Beginning of After

7-Support: The Short Second Life Of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella. We have The Twilight series high rated in common and I'm reading this book this month, why don't we read it together?

8-Bonus: The Boy In the Striped Pajama by John Boyne

I hope I did well and you find something you like.

[Joyce]

Megan wrote: "Hi Joyce!!

I hope I found something here you might like! We both love paranormal, so it was pretty easy to pick. Let me know if you need something else.

Friends: Soulless by Ga..."

Oh my too many good choices! Where to start? Probably Soulless because I am going to be traveling and love a good audiobook to pass the time. Then there is the Queen of Shadows looks really good. Slave to Sensation is one I've been wanting to read for a while and has been recommended to me many times. One for the Money I already have and would be a great vacation book. I might have to read them all.

[BJ Rose]

Michelle wrote: "Hi BJ! Here's some suggestions for you..."

Thanks for doing double duty, Michelle!
I've been on a clean-out-the-cobwebs campaign with my older TBRs, so my first choice will be Don't Forget: All Through the Night
If I have time, I'll follow that with a romance: Hard Evidence - I had planned to read it in March, but ran out of month before I got to it!
You listed 2 books for Bonus: I've read The Secret Life of Bees, (but apparently forgot to add it to the Read list), but I'll see if I can get to Seaview Inn, since I've enjoyed that author in the past.
I won't be able to join you in a buddy read of The Hunger Games, tho. I was completely enthralled with the trilogy, but they were all library books, so I don't have a copy on hand for a reread. I'll be happy to be your cheering section, tho, if you want to PM me when you start it - those characters sure stay with you!

[Lisa Kay]

comfort wrote: "I haven't heard from the person I gave recs to. Should I read anything into that???"

Comfort & Debbie, I haven't either. Does it matter? Or should I do something?

[booklovinrn]

Alexis


Thanks for the rec's.I am going to read several of them this month.


The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble H.P. Mallory
Virgin River by Robyn Carr
Lover Unleashed by J R Ward
White Heat by Branda Novak
The Pact by Jodi Picoult

*I will let you know when I get White Heat from the library so we can coordinate reading together if you want.*

[~Megan~]

Yay Joyce! Let me know how you like Soulless on audio and what other books you read!

[[deleted user]]

Hey Anja,

So, I finished G of C, and I think I'll read a Kingdom of Dreams too!

[Jess]

D.G. ~The Devil's Harlot~,
You gave me so many awesome reads. I'm going to def pick up The Almost Husband, and I'd love to read Faith & Fidelity with you :)

Thanks!
-Jess

[Michelle]

BJ Rose wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Hi BJ! Here's some suggestions for you..."

Thanks for doing double duty, Michelle!
I've been on a clean-out-the-cobwebs campaign with my older TBRs, so my first choice will ..."

Yay ! I am soo glad you found a couple of books to read.I had a lot of fun looking at all the books you've read. Connie Brockway is great. :) Pamela Clare is one of my favorite writer's. Her I team series is fantastic.If you get a chance to,you need to read the whole series. :) I haven't read "Seaview Inn", but I have enjoyed reading several of her other books. I will let you know when I start reading "The Hunger Games". I've heard it's really good.

[Autumn]

Lisa Kay wrote: "comfort wrote: "I haven't heard from the person I gave recs to. Should I read anything into that???"

Comfort & Debbie, I haven't either. Does it matter? Or should I do something?"

Lisa,they might not say what book they picked until they post when finished. Ur finished with this part of the challenge. Its now up to ur pickee to read one of ur recs n post about it here.

Ps: how are coming along with the recs made for u?.did u liked this challenge??

Xxxxx

[Lisa Kay]

Autumn, Thank you for the posting. The person I sent recs to on the first day has so far not posted any recs to anyone. I was not involved in the remix. What do you mean by finished? As in read/finished a book? Anyway, it sounds like I am done, though if they pop in here I will be glad to finish the challenge by offering support or buddy-read. I sent a friend invite to both my picker and pickee and have had no response.

I liked my recs, appreciated them, and posted so a couple of days ago. One I am waiting on from the library, another I have already downloaded and it will be my next audiobook. Two were books I had already read. Three were books that were not on my TBR shelf, though one was by an author I have read. Unfortunately, none of these last three are available at my library. I checked things out at betterworldbooks; however, they were not available. (Still, that didn't stop me from spending almost $50 there! I am terribly tempted to may a trip to the bookstore...Someone stop me!) Also, I am hesitant to purchase any book when I have not had an offer for a buddy read/support, nor heard back about my offer. I did put in a request on GR’s bookswap. A bonus book was not offered in my recs.

I have thoroughly enjoyed the postings by everyone and have been adding more books to my bookshelves, both “to-read” and “to-ponder”. I have read some cleaver and insightful things about books I have both read and not read. Also, I appreciate the monumental task Debbie did so well.

XXX's and OOO's back at you!

[D.G.]

Lisa Kay - Once you do your recommendations, all you have to do is read one of the picks you got to finish the challenge. :)

[Elke]

Finished my rec Welcome to Temptation! Thanks again Danielle for the picks.


Haven't seen Yz...pick yet?? Did I miss it??

[D.G.]

Elke wrote: "Finished my rec Welcome to Temptation! Thanks again Danielle for the picks.

Haven't seen Yz...pick yet?? Did I miss it??"

Wow, that was fast, Elke!

Yes, Yz posted already...

[Elke]

D.G. ~The Devil's Harlot~ wrote: "Elke wrote: "Finished my rec Welcome to Temptation! Thanks again Danielle for the picks.

Haven't seen Yz...pick yet?? Did I miss it??"

Wow, that was fast, Elke!

Yes, Yz posted alr..."

lol! yea normally I am not that fast...but it was a slow weekend so I got to read a lot!

[Elke]

D.G. ~The Devil's Harlot~ wrote: "Elke wrote: "Finished my rec Welcome to Temptation! Thanks again Danielle for the picks.

Haven't seen Yz...pick yet?? Did I miss it??"

Wow, that was fast, Elke!

Yes, Yz posted alr..."


Well...I just want to make sure that Yz..sees that I got her in the re-mix and made my recommendations. She has not posted what book she will be reading or that she saw the recs...

[Melissa **]

Melanie wrote: "Melissa **

Thanks so much for getting my recs to me:-)
I'll definitely read Clockwork Angel, and want to read Hunger Untamed and [book:This Side of the Grave|68716..."

So glad you like them! When ever you are ready for This Side if the Grave just let me know. I love Cat and Bones!!

[D.G.]

Elke wrote: "Well...I just want to make sure that Yz..sees that I got her in the re-mix and made my recommendations. She has not posted what book she will be reading or that she saw the recs... "

I think Yz is still adjusting to her new home and she hasn't been checking in as often as she used to, but I'm sure she'll post whenever she's able. :)

[Elke]

D.G. ~The Devil's Harlot~ wrote: "Elke wrote: "Well...I just want to make sure that Yz..sees that I got her in the re-mix and made my recommendations. She has not posted what book she will be reading or that she saw the recs... "

..."


oh ok..I didn't realize she was moving! Thanks D.G.!!

[Sarah]

I finished Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione.

I gave it 4 stars. I really enjoyed the read. I like Eidolon and Tayla. I felt like Eidolon was really genuine and sweet. Of course, I appreciate Tayla's kick-ass demeanor. I will definitely be reading the next book.

[Debbie]

comfort wrote: "I haven't heard from the person I gave recs to. Should I read anything into that???"

Like they have said, I wouldn't worry about them once you have given out recommendation. My concern is if you have gotten your recommendations yet? I know you were added in the re-mix and I still haven't seen anything come in for you. Did they send you a pm with recs? If so let me know, if not I will get you some ASAP - I want everyone that wants recs to get them this month.

[Dee]

yay - another demonica convert! i loved this series and reading the first book in her new one right now that features some of the characters

Sarah wrote: "I finished Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione.

I gave it 4 stars. I really enjoyed the read. I like Eidolon and Tayla. I felt like Eidolon was really genuine and sweet. Of course, I appreciate Tayl..."

[Christine (Cagnes)]

Aly wrote: "I am going to read all the books that was recommended to me.
Friends : Texas Destiny by Lorraine Heath (recommended by GR friends)

Romance : The Secret by Julie Garwood

Intense : Water for Elepha..."

Wow, that's awesome Aly! Hope you enjoy the books!

[Caroline]

Hi D.G.
I've chosen to read the book thief that you recommended i'm gonna download onto my new Kindle!!! Adding all the others to my TBR list as they sounded good! Still waiting for Bridge to Terabitha so will message you when I get! Hope your well?
x x

[Anja]

I finished A Little Bit Wild last night. I enjoyed it. It was a good character study. The heroine is not the same woman in the beginning as in the end. At times it was uncomfortable reading about her growing pains so I'm torn on what grade to give. I am very excited for the sequel this summer.

[D.G.]

Caroline wrote: "Hi D.G.
I've chosen to read the book thief that you recommended i'm gonna download onto my new Kindle!!! Adding all the others to my TBR list as they sounded good! Still waiting for Bridge to Tera..."

I'm very well, thanks! ;)

Ooh The Book Thief...great, great selection...just have a handkerchief ready! :)

When you get 'Bridge' please let me know. Right now I'm just moving along with my reading plans for the month but once you get your hands on a copy, I can fit it in as soon as I finish whatever I'm reading. :)

[Becky]

Comfort I had a lot of fun browsing your selves! I picked only books from your shelves and I hope you find something you like!
Here are your recs!
Friend: Small Town Siren by Sophie Oaks, I was recommended this book by a friend a few months ago, I saw it on your TBR and am giving you a nudge to read it!

Romance: Passion by Lisa Valdez, When I am in the mood for a steamy read this is one of the books I reach for.

Intense: Poison Study by Maria V Snyder. This book is different from most books I have read and I still loved it!

Emotions: Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen. I love love this book/author.

New: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews. I think this is going to be a good New series for you to jump into!

Don't Forget: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins, I see you have read books 1 & 2 so don't forget about the final book.

Support: Something More by Amanda Young, I have looked at this book for awhile and would be happy to read it with you, if interested let me know!!

I hope you find something that trips your trigger this month, if not I will be happy to give it another go.
Happy reading!

[Lisa Kay]

D.G. ~The Devil's Harlot~ wrote: "Lisa Kay - Once you do your recommendations, all you have to do is read one of the picks you got to finish the challenge. :)"

D.G., Yes! I understood that; nevertheless, Autumn asked, I obliged. :-)

[Lady Allison]

Tugce Nida wrote: "Allison,

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

Thanks for the great recs, Tugce Nida! I'm glad you enjoyed perusing my shelves :)

I really want to try & this month. Thanks again!

[Tuğçe]

Lady Allison St. Vincent wrote: "Tugce Nida wrote: "Allison,

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

Thanks for the great recs, Tugce Nida! I'm glad..."

Glad you find something you might like and please do let me know on what you think about them. I am going to read this month, heard that is one of her best.

[Rossy]

Ok so Comfort now has her recs, anybody else missing theirs?

[Alexis]

Cathy wrote: "Alexis


Thanks for the rec's.I am going to read several of them this month.


The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble H.P. Mallory
[..."

Yay! I'm so glad I picked some out that you liked! Can't wait to hear your input and just send me a message if you can get the book :)

[Autumn]

Lisa Kay wrote: D.G., Yes! I understood that; nevertheless, Autumn asked, I obliged. :-) "

:) Its awesome your participated in this challenge Lisa! you`re right, we learn a lot about books and what they mean to the members. Isnt that awesome? Im also very glad you are being an overachiever and reading more than one rec for this month! ;) WTG!

best of lucks!

xoxoxoxoxo

[comfort]

Becky wrote: "Comfort I had a lot of fun browsing your selves! I picked only books from your shelves and I hope you find something you like!
Here are your recs!
Friend: Small Town Siren by Soph..."

Good job Becky, I am glad you did my challenge this way as you see I have way too many books to read so to be told what to do is just great. Is that the submissive coming out in me?

Thanks

[Tania]

Hey Shona...

Sorry I'm late making your picks - my internet connection went down unexpectedly for a few days. YUCK!

Making them now.

Tania

[Cacophony]

I finished The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie last night. I thought it was one of the best romances I have read in a long time. You could really empathize with the characters emotions. I am glad this was recommended to me.

[Tania]

Hi Shona,

I enjoyed poking around your bookshelves. You don't have a huge tbr pile so a lot of these recs are on there, but hopefully you'll find something you'll like.


Friends: Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft. These were recommended to me in another group. They're kind of X-men get hot and steamy.

Romance: I'd like you to meet Brody, one of my all-time favourite heros. He's just so male in a totally devoted to my family but I'm a bad boy kind of way. Coming Undone by Lauren Dane is the second in the series but in my opinion it won't hurt to step in here. You can always go back to Laid Bare later.

Intense: The Reluctant Dom by Tymber Dalton. I cried for two hours after reading it. But please read the blurb before you pick it up. Given that I don't have that many boundaries in my reading preferences and I don't know what yours are - I'm all about informed reading choices :)

Emotions: The Black Dagger Brotherhood series has one particular book in it that was particularly emotional (and not all that comfortable) for me to read. But I can't throw you in at Phury's book so I'll suggested starting this amazing series at the start with Dark Lover by J.R. Ward.

New: You don't have much futuristic/sci-fi-ish romance on your shelves so I'm going to suggest two of my favourite series:

Grimspace by Ann Aguirre is the start of the Sirantha Jax series. A sci-fi romance series with excellent world building and a heroine who makes you really care for her throughout the story.

And Naked in Death by J.D. Robb is an amazing futuristic-crime uf series that tells the tale of a cop and her irishman. (30 something books later and they're still selling well - tells you something!)

Don't Forget: Technically Shinju by Laura Joh Rowland is first on your tbr list. But I'd be bumping up The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory.

Support: Everyone keeps telling me to read Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning so if you're up for a buddy read let me know.

Bonus: I just can't get past Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie for a great friendship read.

Enjoy!!!

[Gigi]

Cacophony wrote: "I finished The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie last night. I thought it was one of the best romances I have read in a long time. You could really empathize with the characters emotions. I am glad ..."

Cacophony, I couldn't agree more!

[Debbie]

Tania, I really get it, I have terrible internet connections from time to time. Glad you showed.

Rossy wrote: "Ok so Comfort now has her recs, anybody else missing theirs?"

Once Tania gets Shona's recs up - that is everyone (except 2 with private profiles that haven't gotten back to me since sign-up's). How is that for getting everyone recommendations - pretty cool huh :o)

**toot toot** - that was my own horn

[Tania]

I finished Morrigan's Cross a couple of days ago. It was a great read (listen). I've gone onto the second book in the trilogy straight away.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Debbie ~ ☾ ~ wrote: "Once Tania gets Shona's recs up - that is everyone (except 2 with private profiles that haven't gotten back to me since sign-up's). How is that for getting everyone recommendations - pretty cool huh :o)

**toot toot** - that was my own horn "

Great job Debbie!

[Gigi]

Debbie ~ ☾ ~ wrote: "Tania, I really get it, I have terrible internet connections from time to time. Glad you showed.

Rossy wrote: "Ok so Comfort now has her recs, anybody else missing theirs?"

Once Tania gets Shona..."

Debbie, you are awesome!

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

We all bow down to the awesomeness that is Debbie!

[Fran, Moderator]

Yay Debbie!!!

Thanks for all of your hard work and great parameters for the choices. Loved the categories!

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Looks like all the recs are in, so time for stats!

Suzanne Collins takes over first place this month. She and J.R. Ward had a big lead over the competition. Julie James clawed her way back to the top. Mary Balogh, Judith McNaught, Stephanie Meyer, and Cassandra Clare all came out of nowhere for a top spot this time.

1. Suzanne Collins - 33
2. J.R. Ward - 32
3. Nora Roberts - 22
4. Nalini Singh - 20
4. Lisa Kleypas - 20
6. Julie Garwood - 19
6. Julie James - 19
8. Diana Gabaldon - 17
8. Richelle Mead - 17
10. Karen Marie Moning - 16
11. Linda Howard - 15
12. Cassandra Clare - 13
13. Larissa Ione - 12
13. Jennifer Crusie - 12
13. Sarah Addison Allen - 12
13. Stephanie Meyer - 12
13. Judith McNaught - 12
18. Janet Evanovich - 11
18. Mary Balogh - 11

Total recommendations this month - 1,265

[Autumn]

Cacophony wrote: "I finished The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie last night. I thought it was one of the best romances I have read in a long time. You could really empathize with the characters emotions. I am glad ..."

I didnt made that rec to you Cacophony,but i couldnt agree more!! that book is great!!! Im so glad you have enjoyed it!!

[Debbie]

yeah, internet problems - like now - ughh

Thank you, Thank you, everyone did there part.

Now we all get to have fun reading our choices -
Don't forget to check back and let everyone know what you read and what you thought about it.