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July - Pick It For Me Challenge
I really like the Succubus series and there is a Dare you to read challenge for it going already if you wanna join inMountainKat wrote: "Ashley wrote: "MountainKat
Ok here goes! This was really fun putting your list together!
READ THE (CLASSICAL) PLANETS
1. Sun (star) – I didn't find any that I gave 5 stars to that you either had..."
Valerie ~Varuca~ wrote: "Isabella-I will have your picks tonight :)"OK I'm waiting :) I'm sure I'll like whatever you'll pick for me.
I also liked the picking rules for this month very interesting :)
Leslie also I will have your picks this night just about 5 or 6 hours from now, sorry for not being able to work on this sooner.
Dee wrote: "I really like the Succubus series and there is a Dare you to read challenge for it going already if you wanna join in"Thanks Dee, I will look into that!
Lisa wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Lisa Here are my picks for you, if you don't find anything to read please let me know and I'll pick again :DREAD THE (CLASSICAL) PLANETS
1. Sun (star): I didn't have one on your lis..."
I have decided to read The Sugar Queen - Sarah Addison Allen and Faefever - Karen Marie Moning
- Let me know what you decide on the Buddy read
Hi Daffodil,I had fun going through your lists. I hope you enjoy your picks. It looks like we have similar tastes.
READ THE (CLASSICAL) PLANETS
1. Sun (star) – Book from their TBR you gave 5 stars or if you haven't read any, one with a high rating
Don of the Dead I really enjoyed this book. It is a very light read.
2. Moon (satellite) – Book from their TBR that’s the next in a series they already started or from an author they already liked and enjoyed.
The Dark and Hollow Places I see that you gave the first two books in this series high ratings. Seems like you are very much like me. You start a lot of different series. LOL
3. Mars (same symbol as male gender) – Book written by a male author or with a strong male character
A Kiss Before the Apocalypse by Thomas Sniegoski. This is a book I've been wanting to read for quite a while now.
4. Mercury (smallest planet) - Short book from their TBR
Silent Blade I found this little nugget in your TBR list and added it to mine. Sometimes you just want a short story to tide you over.
5. Jupiter (outer planet) – Book that’s a bit ‘out there’ either because it has an original premise, a funky title or because it’s something they wouldn’t normally read
Ill Wind This book's premise is different as the heroine can control the weather. I enjoyed the book very much.
6. Venus (hottest planet) – Popular book they haven’t read yet or a steamy book (if they like that sort of thing.)
Slave to Sensation This was a book that was recommended to me in a challenge a few months ago and was really good.
7. Saturn (rings) – Romantic book that made you sigh (and hopefully included a ring.)
Message in a Bottle Nicholas Sparks writes the best contemporary romances. I always cry during the read.
OTHER SOLAR SYSTEM BODIES (BUDDY READS)
8. Asteroid: Book that has been around your TBR for a while that you think you would both enjoy
Ghost Shadow I've had this on my TBR list since it came out just have not read it yet. I love Heather Graham books. Definitely willing to read this with you.
9. Comet: Book from their TBR that caught your eye
Touched by an Alien This looks like an interesting series. I added it to my TBR list right away. I would definitely read this with you.
Lady Allison, so sorry I didn't get back to it yesterday. Let's hope that I can find something that you might enjoy. BTW, I was happy to see how well our shelves matched up. 72% is pretty good in my book.1. Sun (star) – Although I haven't given 5 stars to any of the books in the series (I just don't give five stars) I would give five stars to the whole series if I could. I am talking about the In Death books by J.D. Robb. Read the first one or two and see if you aren't sucked into Eve Dallas's world. I LOVE these books.
2. Moon (satellite) – You read Covet why not follow it up with Crave? Or certainly continue with This Side of the Grave (but only after reading the intervening Night Huntress World books)
3. Mars (same symbol as male gender) – Hounded is the first book in the Iron Druid series. I just read the first book a few weeks ago. I loved it! Full of humor and adventure. Not a romance, but fun none the less.
4. Mercury (smallest planet) - Sh*t My Dad Says is about as short as you can get. It will take you about an hour to go through everything. Pretty funny actually. If you haven't read it, read The Little Prince. This is a beautiful short story.
5. Jupiter (outer planet) – I got two for you. Both are from outside your genre zone. First is A Game of Thrones. Excellently written fantasy that is being made into a series on HBO. Second is Pandora's Star. This is space opera the way it was meant to be.
6. Venus (hottest planet) – you have a lot of borderline erotica but nothing that really goes all out. Why not try Voyeur or something by Opal Carew? These are certainly a bit on the racy side.
7. Saturn (rings) – You seem to read a good selection of Susan Mallery but have not read The Marcelli Bride series. You really should rectify this situation.
OTHER SOLAR SYSTEM BODIES (BUDDY READS)
8. Asteroid: I've been meaning to read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo for a while now. Since it was recommended to me, I might actually get around to it. If you want to join me, I'll be sure to read it then.
9. Comet: I see you have several Megan Hart books on your TBR. I think I might give another a try. Let's see if we can't pick one together.
Lacy,I'm really glad that you enjoyed your picks! And as for the buddy reads, I'm going to be traveling in the last week of July, but as for the rest, I'm avaliable. Just let me know ;)
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Debbie,
I'll probably start reading Perfect Chemistry in the middle of the month, so I'm goin to leave you a message when it happens.
And oh, I already started reading Mine Till Midnight, and as for now, it's really in the beggining, but I'm liking it :D
Hey Niccyy, I must admit getting your list was a bit… not hard but unusual. I always get someone about my age or older and now I got paired with a pretty young lady!.The whole young-adult genre isn’t my thing, too much drama, but I didn’t want to throw a bunch of XXX-books at you so I tried to put together a list with a wide range to choose from. Hope you find something you like!
READ THE (CLASSICAL) PLANETS
1. Sun (star) – Graceling by Kristin Cashore. I got this book recommended to me and it is amazing!, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
2. Moon (satellite) – Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill. I see you liked this series, I really enjoyed the first one and have been trying to get back to it… let me know if it gets better.
3. Mars (same symbol as male gender) – Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews. Now this is the perfect example of a strong male character... oh Curran…
4. Mercury (smallest planet) – The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole… this is the only “short book” you have and I love Cole’s books, if you want to start this series I liked A Hunger Like No Other so much more.
5. Jupiter (outer planet) – One for the Money by Janet Evanovich. If you’re up for a funny, silly book, this is your pick, it’s the first book in the Stephanie Plum’s series… I love her, she’s so dumb and clueless. Great summer read.
6. Venus (hottest planet) – Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson. A very popular read, especially if you have another challenge and are in need of a U for it… it’s a light read, quite funny and you’ll get to meet Eric Sinclair…yummy!
7. Saturn (rings) – PS, I Love You by Cecelia Ahern. I loved the book but the movie stole my heart… how could it not with Gerard Butler…
*siiiggghssssss*
Now, I understand he’s too oooold for you and your 13 years, so on behalf of our new friendship, I’ll sacrifice… I’ll keep him and we’ll find someone for you..
OTHER SOLAR SYSTEM BODIES (BUDDY READS)
8. Asteroid - A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks. I have this book lined up for the first week of july, if you’re game we can read it.
9. Comet - Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. I see you’ve read Hunger games already and liked it too, so we can both go for this one.
~Megan~ wrote: "Oh Lili, it was so hard to narrow these down!! Hope I've found something you will like!Oh Megan, I don't know, I don't know... I want them all!
Thank you for my list but now I don't know what to pick.
I already have Blaze of Memory so maybe that one... and mostly because I want to get to Kiss of Snow.
Let me see if there's something else I can add to the monthly challenge.
Hello Candace! Your TBR is not so big, I hope you'll like my picks for you.READ THE (CLASSICAL) PLANETS
1. Sun (star) – Book from their TBR you gave 5 stars or if you haven't read any, one with a high rating
Unveiled
or Daughter of the Forest maybe? It's high rated. :)
2. Moon (satellite) – Book from their TBR that’s the next in a series they already started or from an author they already liked and enjoyed.
City of Fallen Angels - I see you have read the first three book. :)
Angels & Demons - This is one of my favourite books, definitely better than The Da Vinci Code.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
3. Mars (same symbol as male gender) – Book written by a male author or with a strong male character
New Moon - Full of strong males :P and an easy read
4. Mercury (smallest planet) - Short book from their TBR
What Looks Like Crazy
5. Jupiter (outer planet) – Book that’s a bit ‘out there’ either because it has an original premise, a funky title or because it’s something they wouldn’t normally read
The Marsh King's Daughter - We always read romance novels written by Americans, but British ones are way better!
6. Venus (hottest planet) – Popular book they haven’t read yet or a steamy book (if they like that sort of thing.)
The Hunger Games - This is one of the best books I've ever read. You should read it before its movie comes to the theatres next year. :)
7. Saturn (rings) – Romantic book that made you sigh (and hopefully included a ring.)
Private Arrangements
OTHER SOLAR SYSTEM BODIES (BUDDY READS)
8. Asteroid: Book that has been around your TBR for a while that you think you would both enjoy
Just Like Heaven
9. Comet: Book from their TBR that caught your eye
The Spymaster's Lady
I can't do a buddy read though :(
Fran wrote: "Hi Tina!We don't have a lot in common but I hope I came up with something you will like. If not, I would be happy to choose so more for you. Here goes...
1. Sun- Simply Irresistible -
Hi Fran-
I've been reading a lot of contemporaries lately so I am in a mood for a Historical now and I haven't read a Susan Johnson in...well..forever. So I'll do Gorgeous As Sin.
Also I just picked up both of theseHow to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf and Beauty Queens. So I think I'll do both and you can pick the one you want to buddy read. Both of these are new to me authors so that'll be cool.
Tina,I would love to do a buddy read with you- both authors are new to me too, how about Beauty Queens to start, since I will have to get that one back to the library. Any time after July 5th works for me. I hope you like Gorgeous As Sin, it's a cute, romantic story.
Lisa wrote: "JANE (PS)Thanks :)
on the buddy reads, do we read both of them or choose from one? I am game either way, since they are both books I would love to read. Let me know which books you choose to r..."
We both read the one I choose if I go the buddy read option :) But I'm still delving through choices for my pickee - I'll get back to you on how I jump on this later today :)
Caroline wrote: "Hi Sara!I have the The English Patient on my Kindle, I'm just reading Shiver so will be ready to go in a couple of days if thats okay? Can you set up the Buddy read link? Not done one before! ...."
I'm ready when you are and I don't have any books due back to friends or the library at the moment so it won't take me the better part of a month to read this one! :)
If anyone else is interested in reading The English Patient with us you can join us here:
The English Patient Buddy Read
Cacophony,Thanks so much for the wonderful suggestions, I want to read all of them when I have the time! I will probably start with Thunder and Roses and then read Dead in the Family and then the rest. I will eventually read them all, but I have a lot of other books to read this month. I'm a challenge hog! :)
I've been wanting to read The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook for a long time, but I keep putting it off. Maybe we could do a buddy read with this if you feel like it, then A Secret History of the Pink Carnation if we have time. What do you think?
Hi Elke, sure can do! I have it as well. When can we start?Elke wrote: Vi,
ok...well I checked with my library and they do not carry Grave Witch. How about we buddy read Lover Unbound...I have this at home already! Let me know!
Tugce Nida-I'm glad you liked some of the books in the list, I can't wait to hear what you think of some of them! As for the buddy read, should we start with The Princess Bride, since it is not in a series? If we have time we could read the other one too. Whatever you want will be fine with me! :)
if you guys decide to do an Iron Duke buddy read - there is a thread in the dare you to read - a few of us did it this month - there are some spoilers but nothing significant that I rememberAmanda wrote: "Cacophony,
Thanks so much for the wonderful suggestions, I want to read all of them when I have the time! I will probably start with Thunder and Roses and then read Dead in the Family and then the..."
I'm hoping since this is my first time I did ok. I tried to mix in your tbr books with some you may not know about. If you need me to change any or give extras let me know. Sun - I haven't read any in your tbr file so this was one of the higher rated ones. Fallen from Grace I also wanted to recommend Guardian Of Honor it is one of my favorites.
Moon - I think I will start this series soon. They sound great! Magic Slays
Mars - I started out having trouble finding anything for this column. Now I can't decide which one so you get 3 options lol. The Lightning Thief is great for some light and yet entertaining reading. The Wedding is a sweet book that made me laugh and cry. I can't find the link but I was going to add one off of your list Play Dead.
Mercury - The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner I haven't read this one yet but a friend of mine said it was good.
Jupiter - Out of Body is from my list but I think you will enjoy it.
Venus - you have lots of steamy options lol. I thought both of these sounded good. Lucifer's Daughter and The Perfect Play
Saturn - Beyond the Highland Mist was an awesome book. It is very romantic although it isn't your typical genre I believe you would enjoy it.
Buddy read
Comet - The Stone Prince
Asteroid - City of Fallen Angels
Suzanne Wow - 4,907 books on your TBR shelf – 1. Sun (star) – Book from their TBR you gave 5 stars. Well, there are a few options but I’m going to recommend a couple of historical romances for this category: Cotillion by Georgette Heyer or The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood
2. Moon (satellite) – Next in series book from their TBR. Holiday in Death by JD Robb or, I note you have are currently reading Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh; if you have really enjoyed this book, then the next in the series is Visions of Heat.
3. Mars (same symbol as male gender) – Book written by a male author or with a strong male character. Burning Wild by Christine Feehan. This book has a male lead that would have to be close to the Alpha of the Alphas, but he learns and grows throughout the book. Whilst it isn’t the first in the series, I don’t believe in this case you will find it confusing to start at this point. The first book is also on your TBR – Fever, if you are OCD (like me) and this is just a step too far. The males in this book are also very alpha.
4. Mercury (smallest planet) - Short book from their TBR LOL – it doesn’t get much shorter than this – 25 pages: Snaring The Huntress by Sylvia Day. (I also have this on my TBR shelf!) Or you could try out Roane by Marie Harte – 160 pages – there are a few names in this novella that will help in the Name Game Tournament as well (if you haven’t already marked them off).
5. Jupiter (outer planet) – Book that’s a bit ‘out there’ Nicholas by Elizabeth Amber. I haven’t read this author but I hear that this series is a ‘bit out there’. I’ll be interested to know what you think if you choose this, as I have also been pondering whether to ‘go there’. Another option is The Complete Tales & Poems of Winnie-the-Pooh by AA Milne – I LOVE Winnie-The-Pooh – always have and always will!
6. Venus (hottest planet) – Popular / steamy book. Full Exposure by Evangeline Anderson. All the descriptions from the reviews say Hot Hot Hot!! Or, as a popular choice, Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning – a great urban fantasy that I loved.
7. Saturn (rings) – Sigh-worthy book – hopefully ring-included Games of Command by Linnea Sinclair. OK – I am sure there isn’t any matrimonial rings involved but it’s a fun story set in outer-space, with a hesitant alpha hero, feisty heroine, some cute pets, plenty of action, conspiracy and a secondary romance thrown in for free.
OTHER SOLAR SYSTEM BODIES (BUDDY READS)
8. Asteroid - Book that has been around your TBR for a while that you think you would both enjoy. Jacob by Jacqueline Frank or Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur
9. Comet - Book from their TBR that caught your eye. There were heaps of books that caught my eye – I had trouble getting beyond your ‘A’ letter authors! But eventually I had to get serious (so that you received your picks before 2 July…) So, how about Demon Angel by Meljean Brook : I've just read the Iron Duke and would like to try MB again. Hey you’ve just added The McKettrick Way Silhouette Special Edition Series #1867 - we could both knock off the Featured Author of the Month – Linda Lael Miller
Candance, great job on the list! I had a hard time choosing (I always want to read them all!lol) I will def be reading....
bookcover:Magic Slays|8559047] Magic Slays by Kate Daniels *This is now one of my fav. series and I can't wait to read the newest book:)
and I would ♥ to do a buddy read with you and read
Stone Prince by Gena Showalter *She is one of my fav. authors!If there is time I might also try to squeeze in
and
Also is there a movie out now based on The Wedding by Nicolas Sparks???
Thanks again for the amazing picks! I'll let you know how they go:)
It was great picking for you Sandy!Great! We'll read Black Ice. I've enjoyed the House of Rohan series, so reading a more modern work will be fun.
Enjoy your vacation!
Larissa wrote: "Debbie, I'll probably start reading Perfect Chemistry in the middle of the month, so I'm goin to leave you a message when it happens...."
Sounds like a good plan to me. I am not sure when I will start it either but I am really looking forward to it.
Debbie wrote:
Oh, so glad you liked them! Happy reading!
lol, I hate losing books
Oh, so glad you liked them! Happy reading!
lol, I hate losing books
Leanne wrote: "Hi Roxy!~Here are your picks (I picked them from your TBR list, but looking at some of the others', I didn't have to do that for all of them?)
So, if there isn't anything that looks good, I'll bra..."
Hey Leanne,
Thanks for the picks. I'm going to read The Heir and Extreme Exposure.
For the buddy read, let's read Black Ice! (I'm also reading it with Sandy, so we can do it together). Sandy is on vacation until July 8 and I will be on a business trip from the 1st till the 8th!
Layla , I had a party making your list, so I hope you find something that fits you!
1.Sun (star) – Loved this series! Action packed with a nice amount of romance. The Hunger Games
2. Moon (satellite) – You seem to enjoy Nora Roberts, and I’m a sucker for mysteries. Both of these series sounds rather appealing. Immortal in Death Deadly Heat
3. Mars (same symbol as male gender) – I’ve come to realize that the books I’ve read with male leads or written by male authors are sparse (I’m so planning to fix that x__x), so I had fun treasure hunting for something juicy. I haven’t started this book yet, but I’ve heard good things about it. Nightlife
4. Mercury (smallest planet) –This was the shortest book I could find on your TBR; I’m jacking this too, as I mentioned I’m highly in need for more male leads.
Hounded
5. Jupiter (outer planet) - This sounds so intriguing and yet unusual compared to the typical portrayal of the star crossed lovers. Another book I’ll be adding to my list of reads. Juliet Immortal
6. Venus (hottest planet) – Hot paranormal reads :] Succubus Blues or Demon Possession
7. Saturn (rings) – Romantic book that made you sigh (and hopefully included a ring.) I love this book, it was both funny and heart tugging. Aint She Sweet
OTHER SOLAR SYSTEM BODIES (BUDDY READS)
8. Asteroid: Mind Games
9. Comet: First Drop of Crimson
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Sorry, it’s a bit light on the commentary that’s usually a requirement when I’m chattering about books. I’m a little sick today so consider yourself lucky; with all my babbling I could have made a novel just explaining your picks! …although it would have been littered in poor grammar and fangirling.
Anyway,I hope you enjoy at least one of my picks. I know you’ve help expand my own rec, so Happy reading ^___^!
1.Sun (star) – Loved this series! Action packed with a nice amount of romance. The Hunger Games
2. Moon (satellite) – You seem to enjoy Nora Roberts, and I’m a sucker for mysteries. Both of these series sounds rather appealing. Immortal in Death Deadly Heat
3. Mars (same symbol as male gender) – I’ve come to realize that the books I’ve read with male leads or written by male authors are sparse (I’m so planning to fix that x__x), so I had fun treasure hunting for something juicy. I haven’t started this book yet, but I’ve heard good things about it. Nightlife
4. Mercury (smallest planet) –This was the shortest book I could find on your TBR; I’m jacking this too, as I mentioned I’m highly in need for more male leads.
Hounded
5. Jupiter (outer planet) - This sounds so intriguing and yet unusual compared to the typical portrayal of the star crossed lovers. Another book I’ll be adding to my list of reads. Juliet Immortal
6. Venus (hottest planet) – Hot paranormal reads :] Succubus Blues or Demon Possession
7. Saturn (rings) – Romantic book that made you sigh (and hopefully included a ring.) I love this book, it was both funny and heart tugging. Aint She Sweet
OTHER SOLAR SYSTEM BODIES (BUDDY READS)
8. Asteroid: Mind Games
9. Comet: First Drop of Crimson
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Sorry, it’s a bit light on the commentary that’s usually a requirement when I’m chattering about books. I’m a little sick today so consider yourself lucky; with all my babbling I could have made a novel just explaining your picks! …although it would have been littered in poor grammar and fangirling.
Anyway,I hope you enjoy at least one of my picks. I know you’ve help expand my own rec, so Happy reading ^___^!
Rena, haha, it is my own fault. I have been re-organizing for months now and have half of them in boxes
Perfect Chemistry is new, my oldest child (11 yo) is reading Percy Jackson right now and Flat Out Sexy was just given to me a month or so ago and is still sitting on my physical tbr shelf.
Have a great vacation yourself.
Renee,I will get your recommendations to you, hopefully in the morning.=D
D.G. ~Vile Temptress~ (lovin the new moniker) thanks for taking on the task of hosting the pick it this month.
If you need extra pickers for any of the re-mix let me know, happy to help make sure everyone has recommendations.
Hello Joyce !!! You are now my GR Buffy!! I have never, ever seen so many vampires books in a single TBR.. Which led me to a dilemma of what to pick for you (my PNR shelves are nil compared to yours) but i did my best trying to find good picks for you. I hope you enjoy my pics :)READ THE (CLASSICAL) PLANETS
1. Sun (star)
-One Foot in the Grave: I see that you are currently reading the first installment. (I dont know how you are liking it so far, but i loved the following book even more. ;)
-Poison Studyand The Hunger Games are both YA adult books that envelop a pretty intricate story line. (which i must say captivated my attention.
2. Moon (satellite):
you seem to like the Undead series a lot, and DBD along with Fever series are pretty much classics of PNR lovers.
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3. Mars
-The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo i think this will be one book that you would enjoy, because the mystery plot is rather unusual.
-A Dirty Joband The Graveyard Book I love both this authors to bits! Moore`s book is in the verge of gore humor, while Gaiman keeps his epic enigma factor in this book.
- Ghost Story: I really think this book is noteworthy. The premise is very interesting (sthephen king horror like), not to mention it takes place in NY! since we are both locals i think it gives it more appeal.
4. Mercury :
5. Jupiter
Feed: I have read great reviews about this book. it seems the plot steps up a notch from the regular paranormal plot line.
Happy Hour at Casa Dracula: this a vampire spin-off.I have to say that i really enjoyed Acosta`s approach to the story.
The Iron Duke: Steam punk is still is a fairly newer sub-genre of PNR. I have always wondered about the plot of the story.. it sounds interesting.
6. Venus
This are all series that i have in my TBR because so many friends have recommended them to me.They are very popular and ofc.. steamy factor is off the charts with this!.. :)
(Immortals after dark)
(Lords of the underworld)
(Demonica)
(Gild hunter)7. Saturn (rings)
ahh..this story is classic of the classics in my rec dept. It has a very nice balance of romance and magical realism that makes it a very special treat!OTHER SOLAR SYSTEM BODIES (BUDDY READS)
8. Asteroid:
Its in both our TBR`s. I have always been wanting to get started on them. 9. Comet:
I think the premise holds great interest! Happy July reading!!
Autumn,
Emily wrote: "Picks for KimberleyHi there, you have so many great books on your shelves, I really hope I pick some that you'll love!
1. Sun (star) – Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning. I am so com..."
I'm going to read
and hopefully
.I'd love to read both of the buddy reads if you're up to it!
Amanda wrote: "Cacophony,Thanks so much for the wonderful suggestions, I want to read all of them when I have the time! I will probably start with Thunder and Roses and then read Dead in the Family and then the..."
Hi Amanda,
I would be glad to do buddy reads of both The Iron Duke and a History of the Pink Carnation. I have been meaning to read them both for a while now. Is it okay if we start this week sometime? Or maybe the beginning of next week? I need to harness my enthusiasm for the beginning of the month challenges.
Kami, I just put City of Bones on hold as well. And my library doesn't have Aequana: A Fantasy Romance Novel either but it is something i'd like to pick up eventually.
Leslie, I hope you like what I picked for you.1. Sun: Unfortunately you don't have on your TBR something I did read and rate 5 stars so here's 2 options:
Lover Mine Black Dagger Brotherhood 8 by J.R Ward.
or Conspiracy In Death (In Death, #8)
2. Moon: From your TBR I've got also 2 options:
Savage Nature Leopard People 5 By Feehan Christine
or Tamed By A Highlander Children Of The Mist 3 by Quinn Paula
3. Mars:
You read only one book for Ken Follet ( 4 stars), I like this author why don't give him a second chance in
Fall Of Giants
4. Mercury:
The smallest as I searched one by one :) is Bridal Jitters harmony 0 with only 96 p.
Also another one caught my eyes The Princess Diaries the Princess Diaries 1 283p. 5. Jupiter: From your TBR: book: Timeline by Michael Crichton
or something you wouldn't normally read The Razor's Edge by W.Somerset Maugham.
6. Venus
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. I can't believe this one escaped you I think it's practically the only one I read and you didn't :)
7. Saturn:
Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
or Remember Me by Sophie KinsellaThis one contains a ring :)
Buddy Reads
8. Asteroid:
The Shack
9. Comet:
The Name Of The Rose by Umberto Eco
Lisa - Oh I'm having so much trouble choosing from your list! So, still unable to make a final choice, I'm going to choose either Desire Unchained or The Bride or How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf - fortunately they all fit the Red, White or Blue cover category in the monthly challenge. :)
If you would like to do the buddy read, I'll definitely go with How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf, otherwise I'll choose as my mood dictates and let you know how I went.
~Sara~1. Sun (star) – Flat-Out Sexy - if I had to pick one book out of all these here for you to read this month, it would be this one.
2. Moon (satellite) – Mine Till Midnight
3. Mars (same symbol as male gender) – You have lots of books on your TBR that are written by men, but most of those don't really fall into the romance category, so I opted for Dangerous Games, it’s about SEALS, has to be strong male characters in there, right?
4. Mercury (smallest planet) - Heaven Can't Wait - short and the series looks pretty hawt
5. Jupiter (outer planet) – Don't Panic: The Official Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy Companion - ok, not a romance and maybe not readable, but it's been established that you like Gaiman and Adams...and it's quirky, so...
6. Venus (hottest planet) – Bound to Please - hawt, perhaps even poisonously hawt
7. Saturn (rings) – Okay, so I don’t really read romantic books that make me sigh, so despite the fact that I’ve bombed before in recommending Donna Kauffman, I’m gonna go with Here Comes Trouble, which despite having a bit of a mystery…I thoroughly enjoyed and was pretty much as sigh-worthy as I get. Can’t actually remember if there’s a ring, but maybe.
OTHER SOLAR SYSTEM BODIES (BUDDY READS)
8. Asteroid: Book that has been around your TBR for a while that you think you would both enjoy Trial by Fire
9. Comet: Book from their TBR that caught your eye
Simply Irresistible because it's on both our TBR's and it's been being read by lots of my friends...and we have so few books that intersect on our TBRs
Alright ~Sara~, so picking twice for you in 6 months, hopefully there's something here that interests you.
-Kerste
~ Megan ~What a fun theme for this month! I enjoyed looking through your shelves for my picks. Happy reading!
1. Sun - It was hard to narrow my choice for this one. I love Lisa Kleypas and you have a few of her books on your TBR that I rated highly. I would start off with Mine Till Midnight, but all the books in the Hathaway Series are great. (I just like starting at the beginning of a series.)
2. Moon - I see that you gave a 5-star rating for Outlander but don't have the next book in the series on your TBR. Though nothing compares to Outlander in my opinion, Dragonfly in Amber is pretty good reading.
3. Mars - Nevermore by Keith R.A. DeCandido. Looks interesting!
4. Mercury - I thought Kresley Cole's historical trilogy was great. Haven't read The Warlord Wants Forever, but hopefully it's great too.
5. Jupiter - Not on your TBR, but I highly recommend The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley. It's a historical romance about a man who has Asperger's Syndrome. Definitely an original piece of work!
6. Venus - Sometimes best-sellers can be over-rated, but I found The Da Vinci Code to be fast paced and interesting.
7. Saturn - A Kingdom of Dreams is my go-to, all-time favorite fairy tale romance. All I can say is READ THIS BOOK!
8. Asteroid - There are a couple of books on our mutual lists that I'd love to buddy read with you. I'm starting on Kiss of the Highlander in audio this week. I would also be willing to read The Duke And I, The Time Traveler's Wife, or The Bronze Horseman. All of these books seem highly recommended. Just let me know...
9. Comet - The cover of The Iron King caught my attention. I love a good cover!
Hi BeckyI've been reading for years but I'm new to GoodReads and don't have a lot of books listed. That meant only 47 books in common. :P I've tried to pick from the common ones and where not possible, I've picked from your TBR. Let me know if these don't suit you and I'll pick again.
1. Sun (star) – I would have recommended Mockingjay but thats for the series ;) so I'll pick The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han. The rating is high, blurb sounds interesting and reviews seemed good too. I'm going to look out for it too!
2. Moon (satellite) – Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. This was easy :) One series I throughly enjoyed was Mockinjay. I hated the time inbetween the books while I waited :D
3. Mars (same symbol as male gender) – The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch, its not romance but the book moved me and made me appreciate life so much more.
4. Mercury (smallest planet) - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho I chose this because it seemed the shortest (I had selected The Last Lecture already) but also because its my favourite of Coelho's works.
5. Jupiter (outer planet) – This one is the toughest. There are just so many books I haven't read! I have two recommendations here both unusual titles to me.
Lions and Lace by Meagan McKinney - I just couldn't stop imagining a lion playing with a ball of lace... That would be a sight.
Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean - The rhyme in the title is catchy...
6. Venus (hottest planet) – Actually even this category was tough. I selected Night Pleasures by Kenyon, Sherrilyn. Its been recommended to me in previous PIFM's and this time too! :)
7. Saturn (rings) – Found Nora Roberts Key Trilogy on your TBR. This is the romance I read in my first PIFM. Its a good series - Key of Light by Nora Roberts | has rings and keys :D
8. Asteroid: Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard has been around for a while on my list. Let me know if you'd like to read it.
9. Comet: The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen. I like the cover and even have it on my Kindle. Let me know if you like to read it together.
Choosing books is the toughest part of a PIFM for me. I'm quite new to Romance :D have read only classics growing up and I'm just starting out in this vast genre. Let me know if my choices don't work for you; will repick :)
~ Renee ~Thanks for the picks! There are some good ones on the list, so it was hard to decide on what to read. I'm going to hit the classics and choose Gone With the Wind first.
I'd also like to eventually read Memoirs of a Geisha with you. I think I'll be able to get to that mid-July. Will let you know when I'm close to starting so we can coordinate.
Thanks again, and hope you are enjoying the summer!
Megan, I would have had your list much sooner....but I got lost in your TBR list!!!LOL I spent a good portion of the night searching thru all of your books and loving every min:) I tried to give a couple for each catagory, so hopefully you will find something you like!1.Sun:
♥Any Man of Mineby Rachel Gibson *RG is one of my fav. authors ever, and you had already read The trouble with Valentines Day which is my fav, but I really liked her newest one too!
♥And One Last Thing ... by Molly Harper *This is one of my fav. books EVER! Prepare for your sides to hurt from so much laughing!
2.Moon:
♥Smooth Talking Stranger #3 Travises by Lisa Kleypas *If I remember correctly you were the person that first turned me on to LK (and I fell in love) so it's only fitting to add her to the list!
♥Born in Death #23 by J.D. Robb *you had read a lot of these already, and you really seem to enjoy them:)
3.Mars:
♥Magic Bites #1Kate Daniels by Ilona Andrews *I went with strong male characters,(I don't read a lot written by men) and Curran is about as Alpha as they come! I just read all but the newest book in this series and fell in love, noticed it was on your TBR and thought perfect!
♥A Hunger Like No Other #2Immortals After Dark by Kresley Cole *This series is my fav. PNR series out there and Lachlain is another super dominate male! (this book can be read as the 1st book, but there is also a novella A Warlord Wants Forever that can be read before)
4.Mercury:
♥The Promise of Love by Erin McCarthy *The novella I rec. from this book is a continuation of the Fast Track series by Erin McCarthy. Noticed you had read the whole series, and this story tidy's up some of the loose ends from The Chase.
♥The Warlord Wants Forever #1 Immortals After Dark by Kresley Cole *This is the Novella that actually starts out the IAD series! (LOVE this series!!!)
5.Jupiter:
♥First Grave on the Right #1Chalrlie Davidson *Anymore it's pretty hard to find an origianl 'theme' to a book, but I really liked this take on the whole Grim Reaper...plus it was pretty funny!
6.Venus:
♥ Long Hard Ride #1Rough Riders by Lorelei James *This is def. a steamy read;) I fell in love with this series, and it's def. on the brain cause the newest one just came out!!!
♥Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen *This book is pretty popular (hot) right now with the movie and all, and you had it on your TBR! (I'm anxious to read this myself!
7.Saturn:
♥Simply Irresistible #1Chinhook Hockey by Rachel Gibson *Noticed you had read some of the other CH series, but not the 1st, and this one is soooo sweet!
♥A Little Bit Wild #1York Family by Victoria Dahl *I noticed you read her contemps but none of her Historical Romance, and this one is cute, funny and sweet!
Buddy Reads *I would love to do a buddy read with you!
8.Asteroid:
♥Deeper Than Midnight #9Midnight Breeds by Lara Adrian *Since this just came out and it's on both our TBR thought it was a perfect pick:)
♥Unveiled #1 Turner by Courtney Milan *I have been meaning to give her a try, I have heard really good things about her:)
9.Comet:
*This was hard! You have so many on your TBR that I want to read now!lol So I just picked a couple that really stuck out!
♥Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells
♥Lead Me On *I have already read this, but after seeing it in your TBR I remembered how much I loved it, and would love to do a re-read! It was my fav. in the Tumble Creek series!
Hope there were at least a few good picks in the list!
Great job everybody!We have now recommendations for 69 participants (72%). The best day has been Thursday with 80% and the worst has been (gasp!) Monday with 54%. I guess we Monday babies have been too busy looking ourselves in the mirror (per the poem) and haven't had time to do our picks!
Because of the Holiday weekend here in the US, I will start sending reminders today.
DG - if you need re-picks throw me on the list ;)
Oh I meant to say...if by any chance you posted your picks and don't have you in the front as having posted, please let me know. You know how hectic this challenge is and I'm bound to have lost somebody.
Jane (PS) wrote: "Lisa - Oh I'm having so much trouble choosing from your list! So, still unable to make a final choice, I'm going to choose either Desire Unchained or The Bride or [b..."
count me in on the buddy read..I have to purchase the book this weekend. I am new to this site so let me know the next steps...
Kimberly wrote: "Emily wrote: "Picks for KimberleyHi there, you have so many great books on your shelves, I really hope I pick some that you'll love!
1. Sun (star) – Darkfever by Karen Marie ..."
Definitely! Just let me know when :)
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READ THE (CLASSICAL) PLANETS
1. Sun -
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen is one of my favorite reads.
I noticed that you like to read the classics:The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a great one.
2. Moon - Read another Agatha Christie book, I noticed that you have read 9 of them so why not make it an even 10! My favorite is And Then There Were None or you could read another from the Hercule Poirot series.
3. Mars -
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
4. Mercury -
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
5. Jupiter -
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - The first book to an awesome trilogy.
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
6. Venus -
The Host by Stephenie Meyer
The Kite Runner by Khaled Husseini - I haven't read this book, but it is on your TBR list and I have heard a lot of good things about it.
7. Saturn -
The Secret by Julie Garwood
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
I'm not going to be able to join you for the buddy reads, but here are the picks:
8. Asteroid -
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
9. Comet -
Chasing Harry Winston by Lauren Weisberger