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August - Pick It For Me! Challenge
Hello Amy.Here are my recommendations for you.
Stud Cattle Ranchers
The Highs - All 3 of these were 5 stars for me.
1st Place - Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
Baby Names - Soulless
New Blood - Mistborn: The Final Empire
The Low
Rats and Mice in the stud shed - Shadowfever
I've been meaning to get back to this series having only read the first, so that may have influenced this decision. Your 5 star ratings for the first four is great incentive for me at least! :D
The Daily Routine
Daily Feed - Neil Gaiman, Good Omens or Chuck Palahniuk, Fight Club
Rotating Paddocks - Graphic novels: My favourite is Neil Gaiman's Sandman series beginning with Preludes and Nocturnes
A close second is Alan Moore's V for Vendetta
Stud - Halfway to the Grave, this one wasn't my favourite in the series (still 4 stars though), but I gave the rest that I've read 5 stars mainly because Bones is one of the best heroes I've encountered in PNR.
Spread the Love ~ Buddy reads - If you choose either of these I will definitely read it with you but I'm gone this weekend and moving next week so wouldn't be able to start until the following week.
Poddy Calf - Howl's Moving Castle
Breeding Stock - Oryx and Crake. I hope this one is a keeper since I bought the paper book after forgetting that I already bought the E-book! :o
I hope you like your choices!
Shell wrote: "AshleyAlexis wrote: "Hey Shell-Here are my picks for you!The Highs
1st Place - All of my 5 star ratings are either in the middle of a series or M/M so... I thought I would recommend [book:I'll..."
your library has M/M romance?
~KarenH~ wrote: "Hi AshleyAlexis, here are your picks!"Thanks sooo much for the recs! I enjoyed them! I've added a few to my TBR shelf that I know I wont be able to get to this month. I don't read books in order because I never realize it's part of a series until it's too late to want to go back.
I'm going to read: Kiss of Crimson and i'd liek to do the buddy read of Chasing Fire
Gigi, I had fun going through your TBR shelves. For the most part, I tried to limit my recommendations to books on your TBR shelf. Hope you find something you like to read.The Highs
1st Place - Some Like It Wild- Teresa Medeiros - I love the combination of an adventure story and a historical romance.
Baby Names - You Slay Me - Katie MacAlister - this one stump me for a while, but I finally had to choose this one although it's not on your tbr. I like the heroine's name, Aisling. This is an urban fantasy with all kinds of shenanigans involving demons and dragons.
New Blood - A Hunger Like No Other- Kresley Cole - This is my favorite paranormal romance series. The overall story arc is superb and there's all kinds of paranormal beings such as valkyrie, vampires, witches, werewolves, demons and Fae. My favorite book of this series is Dark Desires After Dusk. Each story is filled with action, suspense and romance.
The Low
Rats and Mice in the stud shed - Start Me Up - Victoria Dahl – I noticed you read the first book in this series. It was so touching the length the hero would go to just to be with her.
The Daily Routine
Daily Feed - Mr. Perfect and Open Season - Linda Howard. In your profile you mentioned you especially like Linda Howard. You have got to read Mr. Perfect. I haven’t discovered another book like it since. It’s a perfect blend of good suspense story with a mouthwatering hero and snarky heroine. It managed to be a good suspense and funny at the same time. If you like Mr. Perfect, then you’ll also like Open Season.
Rotating Paddocks - Truly, Madly - Heather Webber - this is the perfect blend of mystery and romance. Unlike a lot of mystery that only has a little bit of romance, this one has a good balance of romance mix in with the mystery.
Stud - The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - this classic was where I discovered my love of mysteries.
Atlas Shrugged - Ayn Rand – I saw that you read Fountain Head, if you like that story, you’ll love Atlas Shrugged. It’s the most thought provoking story and leaves you thinking long after the story is over. But be warned that it's 1038 pages.
Sin - Sharon Page - you seem to enjoy historical romance, this one is a very steamy one with a good love story.
Spread the Love ~ Buddy reads
Poddy Calf - Mine Till Midnight - Lisa Kleypas - I love this author's historical romance, especially her WallFlowers series. This is the next series after WallFlowers.
Breeding Stock - Darkfever - I heard a lot of good things about this series as a whole. Yours Until Dawn - Teresa Medeiros - this book came highly recommended.
Mandy,I noticed you read lots of different genres. I hope I have found some books you will enjoy. I also tried to pick from your TBR shelf and will mark those with a TBR. If not please let me know and I will repick for you.
THE HIGHS
1st Place
Breaking Point by Suzanne Brockmann (TBR)...The Trouble Shooters series is awesome and this is Max's long awaited story. A must read.
Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen...Fast, fun, action packed romantic suspense. Super fun read.
BABY NAMES
Forbidden Magic by Cheyenne McCray (TBR)...I am a nurse in an 80 bed NICU and have seen some crazy baby names. I have to say I love the characters names in this book Silver Ashcroft and Hawk.
Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon(TBR)...Awesome man to fit an awesome name.
NEW BLOOD
The Chief by Monica McCarty...You don't have any books by this author on your shelf. This series is about a specially trained group of warriors in the army of Robert the Bruce.
Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione...Different take on demons. The books centers around a family of demon brothers who run a hospital for demons and other paranormal creatures.
THE LOW
RATS AND MICE IN THE STUD SHED
Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost (TBR)...Cat and Bones, there is nothing else to say. Except...Yummy.
Untamed by Pamela Clare...The first book was really good, hoping this one is just as good.
THE DAILY ROUNTINE
Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh (TBR)...This series just keeps getting better and better.
Born of Night by Sherrily Kenyon (TBR)...I am not a fan of books set in other universes/space/sci-fi, yet I absolutely loved this series.
ROTATING PADDOCKS
Night Road by Kristin Hannah...I didn't see much chick-lit on your bookshelf. Read this for bookclub 2 months ago and could not put it down. Just be sure to keep kleenex handy.
Naked in Death by J D Robb...Not much mystery on your shelf either. I have both read and listened to these books. They are really good and fast reads.
STUD
A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught...Not really a classic, but is a good classsic romance.
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier (TBR)...Definitely a classic.
SPREAD THE LOVE
PODDY CALF
One for the Money by Janet Evanovich...Stephanie Plum is out of work and goes to work for cousin as a bounty hunter. This is a fast paced, laugh out loud book. (I would like to re-read this before the movie comes out.)
Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis...The reviews I have read all say this is a good quick read. I am a fan of Jill Shalvis and would like toi read this one.
BREEDING STOCK
The Help by Kathryn Stockett...Has a rating of 4.46, the movie is being released in August and my book club is going to see it together. Come on and read it with me.
Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep (TBR)...This was on both of our TBR shelves and sounds like a really good Urban Fantasy.
Kami wrote: "Aleksandra
Okay, this was rough because we don't have a whole lot of books in common. I suggested some books that I really like that you don't have in your tbr. So, I hope you can find something i..."
Thanks for the recs, they are great. I think I will go with Spirit Bound (#5 VA) or with Naked in Death (I bought it a few weeks ago and it's somewhere along the piles of books in my room) or The Hunger Games. Anyway, I have all three at home, maybe I'll read all three or pick just one. (: Depends on how much time I'll have, since I start working again in August. I will let you know for sure how they were when I read them. Thank you!
Okay, this was rough because we don't have a whole lot of books in common. I suggested some books that I really like that you don't have in your tbr. So, I hope you can find something i..."
Thanks for the recs, they are great. I think I will go with Spirit Bound (#5 VA) or with Naked in Death (I bought it a few weeks ago and it's somewhere along the piles of books in my room) or The Hunger Games. Anyway, I have all three at home, maybe I'll read all three or pick just one. (: Depends on how much time I'll have, since I start working again in August. I will let you know for sure how they were when I read them. Thank you!
Thanks, Layla, for the books you pick for me this month. They also look really interesting and I don't know how to choose. I am reading Bonds of Justice now and I'll definitely read Magic Bites. If I have time I'll try the others as well. As for the buddy read, both books seem worth it, so let me now if you won't to try them together.
Hi Isabella, here are my picks for you:Stud Cattle Ranchers
The Highs
1st Place - Congratulations - You've just won Champion Cow at the district agricultural show!: Naked in Death.
Baby Names - Naming your prize cattle:Magic Bites.
New Blood - Artificial insemination time:Succubus Blues.
The Low
Rats and Mice in the stud shed - Let's clean them up: Faefever.
The Daily Routine
Daily Feed - the highlight of any beast's day: The Host.
Rotating Paddocks - mustering the cattle to new pasture: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
Stud - Putting the bull in the paddock, and let's face it, he's popular: Gone With the Wind.
Spread the Love ~ Buddy reads
Poddy Calf - he/she's been abandoned by mother (what a cow!) and in need of care and attention: Rules of Attraction.
Breeding Stock - you're looking to improve the herd and need to select the best line:Then Came You.
Thenia wrote: "Jim, you have no books in your TBR ..."Thenia, thanks for the quick picks! Let's see, what what to choose...
The Highs
1st Place - Some Girls Bite - Chloe Neill - I've never heard of this and will have to see if I can find it post haste.
Baby Names - The Amulet of Samarkand - Jonathan Stroud Nathaniel - Again, haven't heard of it but will see if I can find it.
New Blood - What Dreams May Come - Richard Matheson - I saw the movie and thought it was visually stunning but a bit dark and depressing. I can see how it would be a good read though.
The Low
Rats and Mice in the stud shed - Head Over Heels - Jill Shalvis - This is a no-brainer. I will read this without question. I loved the first two and am awaiting Chloe's story. Unfortunately it won't be published until NOVEMBER. Shame on you for teasing me and making me think I was going to be able to get to this one already.
The Daily Routine
Daily Feed - Dune Messiah - Frank Herbert - Read all the Dune books. Dune Messiah and Children of Dune are both great. After that it falls off a bit. Space opera at its best.
Rotating Paddocks - The Duke And I - Julia Quinn - If there is one book I'm sure to not read, this is it. Sorry, just read an anthology last week with three historical shorts in it. That's about my limit for a month at least.
Stud - Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen and Aesop's Fables - I know them both and have read them. P&P was required reading in both high school and college. Aesop's I actually read for fun.
Spread the Love ~ buddy reads
Lemony Snicket - I actually read the whole SoUE series and thought them fun.
The Fallen by Thomas E. Sniegoski and Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy - Not familiar with either but I'll have to see what I can find.
Breeding Stock - Eon: Dragoneye Reborn - Alison Goodman - I'll have to take a look as I'm completely unfamiliar with this.
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So all in all I have to say the most likely candidates are Some Girls Bite and The Amulet of Samarkand (unless of course you have to have an ARC of the Shalvis book that is). Let me see what I can find and I'll let you know what I pick.
Thanks again for the picks!
~Sara~ wrote: "Hello Amy.Here are my recommendations for you.
Stud Cattle Ranchers
The Highs - All 3 of these were 5 stars for me.
1st Place - Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
Baby Names - [book:Soul..."
Thanks for the wonderful recs. If only I had time this month to read them all.
I'm definitely reading Shadowfever (but I'm having to wait until it comes out in paperback on the 30th) and one of your Gaiman choices. Since the University library has the complete set of Sandman, it's probably going to be Preludes & Nocturnes.
Time permitting, I'd also like to read Fight Club.
ETA: I'm going to try to read volume 1 of Absolute Sandman, which contains preludes & nocturnes, the doll's house, and dream country
jim - I have a copy of some girls bite I'd be willing to loan you if you want - just pm me and let me knowPhotojim wrote: "Thenia wrote: "Jim, you have no books in your TBR ..."
Thenia, thanks for the quick picks! Let's see, what what to choose...
The Highs
1st Place - Some Girls Bite - Chloe Neill - I've never he..."
Lisa,Thanks for the picks! I'll go through them and pick out what I like best. Also, Taita I will be getting your books up shorty. =D
Jim, you gotta read Some Girls Bite, that's a great series! I'd take Dee up on her offer if your library doesn't have it :-)
Debbie, let's see what we can find for you. I'm really hoping it's something good. (I know, you are too.) Just going through your shelves I see that you like a good assortment. You like some super hot reads that push the boundaries of what many people are comfortable reading. You also have liked numerous YA books. (I'll try not to mix those two genres. 8) )The Highs
1st Place - Nation by Terry Pratchett. It's a YA, SF, coming of age, paranormal, alternate reality, ghost, love story - sort of. In any event, something in this struck a chord with me and I LOVED it. 5,500 + ratings on GR and above a 4.0 should tell you something as well.
Baby Names - Just For Kicks by Susan Andersen is a light fun romance. But with a name like Wolfgang Jones, the hero is someone that makes me smile. Perhaps a better choice for you though is One Foot in the Grave. You read the first and didn't jump right into the second? Surprising in its own right. Catherine is the main character. What's so special about the name Catherine? She is all kinds of kick-ass wrapped up in a 'don't F with me coating' and calls herself Cat. Most everyone else knows her as the Red Reaper. But to her vampire lover she is known as 'Kitten'. Having her called 'Kitten' just makes me chuckle.
New Blood - You've read a fair smattering of erotica. One name I didn't see from your list was Opal Carew. I've only read two so far but both were VERY hot reads. Blush and Six both deal with multiple partners and about as much sex as you can fit in a book and still have some semblance of a story.
You've also read a fair bit of suspense. I'm surprised to not see any James Patterson. The Alex Cross series starts off with Along Came a Spider. Give it a shot and you'll quickly become a fan. Of that I'm sure.
The Low
Rats and Mice in the stud shed - Read the In-Death series. I think much of Nora Roberts' work is by the numbers with too perfect characters and unoriginal plots. But something about her J.D.Robb work screams to me. I love these characters and have fun every time a new one comes out. You are obviously enjoying the series so keep at it.
The Daily Routine
Daily Feed - This is a tough category for you. JR Ward - you've read them all. Christine Feehan - I've never read and thus can't really recommend. Gena Showalter - the only one I read I hated. Jeanine Frost - I recommended above (Really, read the Cat and Bones series.) Oh, wait! I see that you rated a Neil Gaimon book with five stars. It just so happens that I just read Neverwhere about a month ago. It is certainly an interesting read and I'd like to get your thoughts on the book. I think if you liked American Gods you will like Neverwhere.
Rotating Paddocks - What don't you normally read? Of your 471 books on your 'Read' shelf, 104 are PNR and 77 are Contemporary Romance and 1 is SF. I'm thinking the SF needs to feel a little love too. I'll recommend three SF books to give you some ideas. First is Slave by Cheryl Brooks. It's campy and cheesy and a little bit sexy. But if nothing else it is a whole bunch of fun. Moving on is Song of Scarabaeus by Sara Creasy. I read this for a book club selection a few weeks back and liked it. I'll be reading the sequel to this duology in the next couple of weeks. Modern SF for sure. Finally we'll get to 'real SF'. Peter F. Hamilton writes some of the best new hard SF stuff out there. His Commonwealth Saga (two book duology doesn't really make a saga but I'm not complaining too much). I loved it. It starts with Pandora's Star.
Stud - I'll go with two from completely different directions. First is Stranger by Megan Hart. Not the sexiest thing in my mind, but there is a lot of sex in the book. You've read other Megan Hart and know what I mean by a non-traditional story line. Good book. It also happens to be filled with sex. The second is more sexy to me but not as good of a story. Voyeur by Lacey Alexander certainly has a good heat quotient.
Spread the Love ~ Buddy reads
Poddy Calf - It's hard to pick a buddy read about someone who's been abandoned. How do we know they've been abandoned if we haven't read it yet? And if we've read it, why are we recommending it to read it again? Going through your reading lists, I see that you've never read a Susan Elizabeth Phillips book. All I can say is shame on you for six weeks. There are two that I have yet to read. My wife tells me I should read Kiss an Angel. It seems to be about a woman that is abandoned by her family when she is forced into an arranged marriage. 2,400 + ratings and over a 4.0 average is certainly promising. I'm game if you are.
Breeding Stock - something that will add a bit of variety that I think you will love? How about Hounded. Humor and a good story. Light and fun. Not a romance, but a great read. I think you'll love it. If you choose this one, I'll continue the series by getting the next one in line and reading that.
sorry for the delay in the edit. All done now.
Dee, I think I will take you up on the offer. I'll PM you when I get back from my trip. And I'll even send you the Lori Foster as a bonus book.
~Megan~ wrote: "Tugce Nida, I hope I found something you might like here...we don't seem to read very much of the same stuff, so I tried to take most of them from your owned-TBR shelf. Let me know if you need dif..."Thank you Megan for the great picks! I want to read almost all of them. I am certainly up for a buddy read, you can decide either of them or even both, I am in! But I must admit, I am not sure if Northanger Abbey is best Jane Austen to start with ;)
It will be hard for me to decide which to start :)
Daffodil wrote: "Tugce NidaThanks for the wonderful recs!
I've heard lots of good things about Susan Elizabeth Phillips, so I'm thinking I'll give Call Me Irresistible a try.
I'm about due..."
I am looking forward to hearing from you! And also let me know what you thought about Call me irresistible. It was my first SEP and I have read 2 more afterwards and it seems like you can always have fun with her.
AshleyAlexis wrote: "your library has M/M romance? ...unfortunately not that I could find. I'm interested in trying out that type of reading to see if I like it, but it'll be something I have to purchase if I can find it reasonably priced.
Cathy wrote: "D.G. ~Vile Temptress~ wrote: "Cathy (C) (from Group C)D.G. ~Vile Temptress~
Thanks so much for the recommendations. I am goin to read at least 2 and then see if I can get a couple more from the..."
Hi Cathy,
I'm glad you found something you like. Moon Called is great so you cannot go wrong there. :)
And Jane, if you need anyone for doing the re-picks, I can help.
My library has M/M romance in ebook form.
Shell - do you have an ereader? I highly recommend checking out fictionwise, becuaswe they normally have good deals and their books can be read on any reader (at least for the m/m and erotic type stuff because it comes in multiformat)Shell wrote: "AshleyAlexis wrote: "your library has M/M romance? ...
unfortunately not that I could find. I'm interested in trying out that type of reading to see if I like it, but it'll be something I have..."
I can help with re-picks too Jane!
For Katherine:Hope you find something you like! Let me know what you would like to do for the Buddy read.
Happy reading!
The Highs
1st Place
A book that I liked:
How to Breathe Underwater, by Julie Orringer or
A Secret Affair,, by Mary Balogh
Baby Names,
Characters names that I like:
Black Ice, by Anne Stuart, whose character is Chloe
OR any Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris.
New Blood
Author I don't see in your lists:
Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare, from my list of read books.
The Low
Rats and Mice in the Stud Shed,
Series that you've been reading:
Bonds of Justice #8 by Nalini Singh or
Carpe Corpus(The Morganville Vampires#6) by Rachel Caine
The Daily Routine
Books from authors you've rated highly:
You rated Melanie Benjamin very highly. Her July release is The Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb or In the Dark of the Night by John Saul
Rotating Paddocks
I've noticed neither of us read much nonfiction.
I liked The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls and The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson
Stud
From your TBR
Wicked Ties by Shayla Black or Broken by Megan Hart
Spread the Love
Poddy Calf-short book where H/H needs love
From your TBR, what do you think about trying Jumping Off Swings by Jo Knowles or Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys
Breeding Stock-a book that could be a keeper:
The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen or Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead
Tugce Nida wrote: "Thank you Megan for the great picks! I want to read almost all of them. I am certainly up for a buddy read, you can decide either of them or even both, I am in! But I must admit, I am not sure if Northanger Abbey is best Jane Austen to start with ;)..."I am kind of terrified to start any Jane Austen novel, as I tried to read Emma once and was bored to tears. I thought maybe Northanger Abbey because it was shorter? I'd love to do either or both of the buddy reads with you...I have Divergent already and can get the other, so just let me know when you'd like to start!
Jane, me too. I can help with the re-picks as well.
~Megan~: Do you listen to audiobooks? If you do, I'd recommend you try Jane Austen in audio.I love her books but I don't know if I'd ever gotten into her if I hadn't listened to P&P in audio first. She writes with very long sentences so audio is better to get into the rhythm of the books.
Cheryl wrote: "taita wrote: "~ Cheryl ~I had fun looking through your bookshelves for my picks. I admit that you had some interesting ones there already, which I added to my own TBR. I hope you find somethi..."
Oh yay! So glad. Ilove Kingodom of Dreams. I hope you will enjoy it too.
I can start Ten Ways to be Adored around Monday, if that's OK. How shall we do this? I tend to use the Reading Update feature and write notes there. Or, we can set up Buddy Read string. (I've seen some people do that but not sure how it's set up.) Let me know your preference. Can't wait!
Awesome! Looking forward to your picks Ari.
I do, D.G.! Thanks for the great tip....I will definitely give that a try.
For what it's worth ~Megan~, I completely agree with D.G. I read one of Jane Austen's books in high school and didn't care much for it, but I listened to it on audiobook not to long ago and went on to read the majority of her books the same way and truly enjoyed them!
Photojim wrote: "Debbie, let's see what we can find for you. I'm really hoping it's something good. (I know, you are too.) Just going through your shelves I see that you like a good assortment. You like some supe...":)haha, looking good so far. Definitively be back to see those last 2 picks though. Have to see what I can get my hands on.
taita wrote: "Cheryl wrote: "taita wrote: "~ Cheryl ~I had fun looking through your bookshelves for my picks. I admit that you had some interesting ones there already, which I added to my own TBR. I hope y..."
I think updating through the Reading update works for me. I just need to get the book. I'll let you know when I have it so we can start.
Hi Jane! If you need any help with re picks, count me in x x
hey yeah, I can help with the re-mix if you need it :)
I'm practicing patience - practicing being the key word there... I know there is still lots of time, so I'm hoping practice makes perfect.I'm not very good at it so far, but I'm trying. ~sigh~
Hey Jane(PS)!!!Thanks for being so patient. I usually have time to put together my list at work but I was way to busy yesterday to do it. I had fun going through your books and really tried to come up with some picks that you will enjoy. I hopefully came up with a good mix of choices for you!!
The Highs
1st Place - Congratulations - You've just won Champion Cow at the district agricultural show!: recommend a book that you rated 5 stars.
The Help. I just finished this book recently and LOVED it!! There is a reason that it is a highly recommended book. I am looking forward to seeing the movie even though it probably won't be as good as the book.
Baby Names - Naming your prize cattle: recommend a book whose H/h has a name that you love.
Agnes and the Hitman. This is one of the funniest books that I have read in a long long time. Not only do I love Agnes' name, I love her and all the other characters in this book. You should really consider reading this one.
New Blood - Artificial insemination time: recommend a new to them author.
Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison. I became addicted to this series (The Hallows) very quickly. Once I picked up this first book I devoured the rest. It has witches, vamps, pixies, werewolves, ect....how could you go wrong with that??
The Low
Rats and Mice in the stud shed - Let's clean them up: recommend another book in a series that they have been reading, preferably one that is close to being finished.
Shadowfever. Need I say more? I didn't think so.
The Daily Routine
Daily Feed - the highlight of any beast's day: recommend a book from an author that they rate highly.
The Scarletti CurseorMagic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1) both are by Christine Feehan who you seem to really like. I thought these two looked pretty interesting and were rated highly.
Rotating Paddocks - mustering the cattle to new pasture: recommend a book from a genre they don't regularly read.
Perfect Chemistry. You don't seem to read much YA books. I have read my fair share of them and this is one of my favorites. I am not a very fast reader but I read this book in one sitting. That says ALOT!!! If you don't pick this book for the challenge you should still make a point to read it.
Stud- Putting the bull in the paddock, and let's face it, he's popular: recommend a well-loved classic or a sexy book (we all know what he's doing out there!)
Desire Untamed. Yummy!!!!
Spread the Love ~ Buddy reads
Poddy Calf - he/she's been abandoned by mother (what a cow!) and in need of care and attention: select a short book to read where the H/h needs love.
This Lullaby.
Breeding Stock - you're looking to improve the herd and need to select the best line: recommend a book that you think could be a keeper.
Some Girls Bite
Hey, Liame! I just complied the following list of book recommendations for you! I hope you like at least one of them! =)
Stud Cattle Ranchers
The Highs:
1st Place - (recommend a book that you rated 5 stars) Falling Under by Gwen Hayes. This is simply one of the best paranormal books I have come across in like ever!
Baby Names - (recommend a book whose H/h has a name that you love) Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell. There can never be a heroine who can be as blunt as Scarlett O'Hara and still seem charming enough. Case in point: "If I said I was madly in love with you you'd know I was lying."
New Blood - (recommend a new to them author) Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles. I just love this young-adult book! I think you might come to love it as well.
The Low:
Rats and Mice in the stud shed - (recommend another book in a series that they have been reading, preferably one that is close to being finished) Big Bad Beast (Pride #6) by Shelly Laurenston. This seems to be latest in the Pride series which you can get into.
The Daily Routine:
Daily Feed - (recommend a book from an author that they rate highly) Undercover (Federation Chronicles, #1) by Lauren Dane. Lauren Dane is one of your highly rated authors so, I guess you will like this book of hers.
Rotating Paddocks - (recommend a book from a genre they don't regularly read) The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks. I think this book should be read at least once. It is emotionally romantic.
Stud - (recommend a well-loved classic or a sexy book) Line of Scrimmage by Marie Force; a truly sexy read.
Spread the Love: ~ Buddy reads
Poddy Calf - (select a short book to read where the H/h needs love) Nightshade by Andrea Cremer. We both have this on our to-read shelf and a Buddy Read seems like fun!
Breeding Stock - (recommend a book that you think could be a keeper) A Lot Like Love (FBI #2) by Julie James. I have read Something About You and it had enough sexual tension going on and was a thoroughly enjoyable read. I think you might find A Lot Like Love a good enough read.
So, do let me know if you want any recommendations other than this list.
We can do a Buddy read as well if you can. Do let me know! Happy August Reading! =)
Sana
Dee wrote: "Shell - do you have an ereader? I highly recommend checking out fictionwise, becuaswe they normally have good deals and their books can be read on any reader (at least for the m/m and erotic type ..."Shell -- Dee is absolutely right. in fact, they're offering 55% off right now with the code 072911. it's good through tomorrow (31st) but these coupons often last past their expiration date...you should be safe to use it until at least tuesday.
Thanks for the recommendations, Cathy C! I'm sure you've seen some spectacular names working in the NICU. I'm often in awe of the names parents choose. My favorite is "La-a." Apparently, that's pronounced Ladasha.This month, I think I'm going to read Naked in Death, Breaking Point, and Acheron. I might also try to sneak in Pleasure Unbound if I can.
Jane (PS), I can do re-picks, too. Especially since someone re-picked for me last month. ;-)
Cheryl wrote: "Hope you find at least one that you like. Let me know if you need something different. Enjoy!!..."I think I will get started on Lessons From a Scarlet Lady by Emma Wildes; it looks pretty wild. Thank you so much for the awesome recommendations!
If you are into doing a Buddy Read, we can read Die for Me by Amy Plum. What do you say? Let me know. =)
Sana
Amy wrote: "~Sara~ wrote: "Hello Amy.Here are my recommendations for you.
Stud Cattle Ranchers
The Highs - All 3 of these were 5 stars for me.
1st Place - Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
Baby Nam..."
I have the first 4 Absolute Sandmans and they are all fantastic! It's funny, I was sad when the series ended because I loved it so much but was happy to be done shelling out $120/book (I'm Canadian) and now they're coming out with a fifth! Not sure what's going to be in it but looks like I better start hinting for Christmas! :)
I hope you like it!
Stud Cattle Ranchers
- Pick It For Me AugustHey, Cathy!!! I hope you enjoy your picks! Let me know if you need me to choose again :)
The Highs
Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning was one of the best books I've read this year, this is a great series! You should start off with book one-Darkfever
Highland Destiny I LOVE the name Connor! Read this fabulous read by Laura Hunsaker & you will too!
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - you need to hop on this train!!! This series is fast paced, well written & will keep you on the edge of your seat!
The Low
You started the Travises by Lisa Kleypas, now keep going! This foray into contemporary romance from LK is phenomenal - Blue-Eyed Devil
The Daily Routine
Since you loved the Kate Daniels books, check out On the Edge by Ilona Andrews
The Help by Kathryn Stockett was outside of what I normally read as well, but SO worth the effort! I actually preferred it on audio, but either way, this book was a profound protrait of life in Jackson, Mississippi in the 60s. And when you're done, go see the movie because it was amazing!
Four Play by Maya Banks was a HOT menage story. Most PM aren't all that believable, but this one was really well done.
Buddy reads
Taking Care of Business by Megan Hart is a short story about both men & women looking for the right one, I love Megan's writing & would love to read this with you!
You had The Bed and the Bachelor by Tracy Anne Warren on your TBR so I thought it'd be fun to start at the beginning together with Tempted by His Kiss & we can get to know the Byrons of Braebourne together! :)
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aleksandra, thank you so much for those great picks! I think I'll go with Angelfire for sure & Forever if I can get to it :) THANK YOU!!!
Sana wrote: "Cheryl wrote: "Hope you find at least one that you like. Let me know if you need something different. Enjoy!!..."I think I will get started on Lessons From a Scarlet Lady by Emma Wildes; it looks..."
I would love to get started with the buddy read!
Dee wrote: "Shell - do you have an ereader? I highly recommend checking out fictionwise, becuaswe they normally have good deals and their books can be read on any reader (at least for the m/m and erotic type ..."I have a nook, and will have to check that out. Thanks!
Katie wrote: "Dee wrote: "Shell - do you have an ereader? I highly recommend checking out fictionwise, becuaswe they normally have good deals and their books can be read on any reader (at least for the m/m and ..."Even Better! Thanks so much I'll hit their website right now. :)
also try the direct from the publisher options - I use dreamspinner; loose-id and torquere quite a bit for my m/m books - but they all have the ability to download to any reader - some of them you even get all formats when you buyShell wrote: "Dee wrote: "Shell - do you have an ereader? I highly recommend checking out fictionwise, becuaswe they normally have good deals and their books can be read on any reader (at least for the m/m and ..."
Cheryl wrote: "I would love to get started with the buddy read! "All right, then! As I am new to GoodReads, I am not sure about the particulars. How do we go about it? I am ready to start.
Sana
Shell,I have one m/m on my Nook lendable shelf if you would like to borrow it. I haven't read it yet but heard it's very good. Without Reservations. Just let me know if you would like to borrow it :)
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I'll let you know Shellbelle... If we have ppl who are still missing their picks on 1 August, I'll put you in the mix :)