September - Pick It For Me! Challenge

[~Leslie~]

Brett, just finished reading
and I really liked it. I would give it 4.5 stars if I could. The beginning was really slow but then it picked up alot. I enjoyed the spiritual element to it and I really liked the characters she introduced. Jim was very interesting as were his sidekicks. I look forward to reading the others.

[Tuğçe]

Lan-Dinh wrote: "Tugce Nida wrote: "sorry again to keep you waiting."

No worries! I'm looking forward to your picks!"

Hi again Lan-Dinh,

here are your picks, hope you can find something to enjoy.

From Your TBR
One for the Money - can't say one of my favourites but it was fun and an easy read and you already owned the series so why not start them.
Naked in Death - i read the first two books they were bith good but liked this one more

New to You
Sweet Surrender - although i liked the second book more, i am obsessed with reading the series in order so thats tge first book
Jane Eyre - i have noticed you liked classics so this is my favourite and my chance to recommend it ;)

My Favourite
One Day - since i have read it, i have been recommensing it so here it is again. i have reread it lastmonth and still loving it.
The Hunger Games - i saw you read Divergent so you might like this series, i actually couldnt believe i couldnt find the book in your shelves, was it me or you haven't really read them?

From My Tbr
Bloodlines - i like VA series so got this new series, so if you are interested i will be happy to go for a buddy read
Starcrossed- got this one already so if you want to try it let me know.

[Katie]

Shell wrote: "D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "Shell

I tried to give you some variety because I see you read a lot of different things. I've read all these books (except the ones from my TBR of course) and they..."

Shell -- They're having a sale at Fictionwise: 55% 090311. You should be able to get Hot Head pretty cheap over there. :)

ETA: Just saw that you got it already. Oops.

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Thanks for the picks Elke, I'm going to order How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf, if it doesn't come in time I have Crave

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Debbie wrote: "Ok, here we go with the re-mix.
11 for the re-mix and a late arrival makes 12.

Beth ~ picks for ~ Nilo
√ - Caroline ~ picks for ~ Kaitlin
√ - Coffeentea ~ picks for ~ Roxy
√ - D.G. ~ picks ..."

Sorry - got caught up in an excellent book and didn't think to check in until just now! I'm onto your picks Kathryn! (Might put the book I just in the mix too! ;)

[L-D]

Tugce Nida wrote: "Lan-Dinh wrote: "Tugce Nida wrote: "sorry again to keep you waiting."

No worries! I'm looking forward to your picks!"

Hi again Lan-Dinh,

here are your picks, hope you can find something to enjo..."

Thanks for the picks!!
I think that I will read One for the Money, Naked in Death, and the Hunger Games. I am interested in Bloodlines but I feel that I would have to read VA first. Jane Eyre I actually read and really liked. I forgot to mark that as read on my list because I read it so many years ago. If I have time I may check out starcrossed. It sounded interesting. Let me know what you think of it.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Aaarrrggghhh! I just lost my recs for Kathryn! All done bar one book! *banging head on desk*

[Penney]

Just keep swimming...just keep swimming...

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Try again! Kathryn! Sorry for the delay... *stupid computer!* So now that I've delved into you piles (we read LOTS of the same books), here are my recommendations for you. Hope you find one that appeals :)

Your TBR
Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison. I finished this a couple of days ago. Great book with lots of action (fighting) and action (lurving) ;)
Then Came You by Lisa Kleypas. You really enjoy her books, so I threw this one in for safety!
Victorious Star by Morgan Hawke. Because it was on your list - pretty 'fruity', but I really enjoyed this book.

New to You
Second Sight by Amanda Quick aka Jayne Ann Krentz aka Jayne Castle. The Arcane Society books stretch from early 20th C England, through modern day and into the a futuristic world. They are relaxing, reliable, entertaining books. It is worth giving them a go.
Guardian Of Honor by Robin D Owens. The reason I didn't check GR's first thing this morning. Loved this fantasy.
Roane by Marie Harte. Given some of the books you have on your shelves I thought you might enjoy this quick read. I really like this 4 book series by MH.

My favourites
Games of Command by Linnea Sinclair. Space opera at its best in my opinion. Loved this book and the awkwardness of the H.
Burning Wild by Christine Feehan. You've read the previous book. This book is SO much better!
Shield's Lady by Jayne Ann Krentz. If I want a bit of a pick me up, I listen to this book. Great fun set in a futuristic world with lots of H/h friction.

My TBR
I chose a couple of books we both have on our TBR that I plan to read either this month, or very soon
Soulless by Gail Carriger
Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Penney wrote: "Just keep swimming...just keep swimming..."

LOL! I felt exactly like that - just trying to keep my head above water and I punched out the recs a second time in 20 minutes!!

[~Leslie~]

I feel so sad. My person never got her picks. Oh well. I love my picks.

[Debbie]

Leslie wrote: "I feel so sad. My person never got her picks. Oh well. I love my picks."

Yes you did, I saw them, let's see -----
yep - page 7 message #328

You did your part, now just enjoy your read :)

[Debbie]

We got finishers already - here is what I have so far ....


Nancy ~ read ~ Naked In Death by J.D. Robb
Brenda ~ read ~ Fallen by Laren Kate
D.G. ~ Shameless Hussy ~ ~ read ~ Faefever by Karen Marie Moning
Leslie ~ read ~ Covet by J.R. Ward

[Nancy H]

Debbie wrote: "Nancy wrote: "I LOVED Naked in Death - I actually finished it halfway into my second flight last night because it was so good I couldn't stop reading! I am so glad that you recommended it, or I pro..."

It was August 31st, I think, or maybe 30th because I had it, it was on my recommendations list which I couldn't wait to start, and I was on a plane at the time with enough time to start it and finish it all in one sitting! I figured I would start it in August and finish it in September, but it was so-o-o-o good, I just couldn't stop reading it! Never fear, though, I am reading the rest of the ones in my list!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Debbie wrote: "We got finishers already - here is what I have so far ....


Nancy ~ read ~ Naked In Death by J.D. Robb
Brenda ~ read ~ Fallen by Laren Kate
D.G. ~ Shameless Hussy..."

And I haven't even picked up a book, pick or otherwise! 8/ Need to get reading...

[Brett]

Roxy,
I just finished and I loved it!

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Anna wrote: "Thanks for all the great recs! I have already put in a request for How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf at the library. I have seen this one on everybodys list too, so I cant wait to see what all the fuss is about!
I think I will also read Bitten. I have had this one sitting on my shelves for a long time."

Anna - let me know if you want to buddy read How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf. I hope you enjoy it and Bitten.

[Brenda]

Brett wrote: "Roxy,
I just finished and I loved it!"

Just wait! The next two books are even better! I think I finished all three in 3 days!

[Brenda]

Vi !!!
You are my literary hero! LOL

I just finished (8/4) Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James. It was way less erotic then most of the romance books I read (Lorelei James) but the tension and banter completely made up for it! I wish she would write a second book maybe about Tyler so you can find out what happens to J.D. and Payton.

I think I am going to go find BITE or Attachments or both. I am determined to read at least 5 books this month.

[Vi]

LOL, Brenda. I'm so glad you liked both the picks. If you like, you could read the next book . That is my favorite favorite of hers (I'm somewhat anal about reading books in order even though they are not a series).

Way to go with the reading, Brenda. It's only 4th and you've already finished TWO books. I've not even started one. :(

[D.G.]

Vi wrote: "Way to go DG! Don't you want to read the next two books immediately?"

Actually, no. I need a break from the series. I already have the last two audiobooks in the series so I know I can pick them up whenever I want. And I won't wait long to finish the series though.

[D.G.]

Shell wrote: "Woot! Will read Hot Head (Head #1)with you. Found a coupon and got it from Fictionwise, plus a few others. :) Gotta love savings! Give me a week to wade through some others that need to be returned to the library first though. :) "

Sure! Towards mid month works better for me. I'm starting a buddy read tomorrow and I have several library books to read as well. :)

I'll open a thread so we can coordinate with Jane, which actually recommended me HH to read this month. :)

[Mimmy]

Brett wrote: "Roxy,
I just finished and I loved it!"

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I'm reading her Wallflowers series right now. I got hooked after getting the rec from Amanda in last month's PIFM challenge.

[~Leslie~]

Roxy wrote: "Brett wrote: "Roxy,
I just finished and I loved it!"

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I'm reading her Wallflowers series right now. I got hooked after getting the rec fr..."
The other ones in that series are good as well. Lisa Kleypas is simply a good writer whatever the genre.

[Kathryn]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Try again! Kathryn! Sorry for the delay... *stupid computer!* So now that I've delved into you piles (we read LOTS of the same books), here are my recommendations for you. Hope you find one that..."

Oh I cant wait to start. I'll go start resourcing the books and let you know which i read :D

[KJ Shadows]

Is it too late or can I join in too? :)

[Beth]

errmm, adding Nilo as a friend now? not sure how that's going I had to do it from abroad so it may have taken a while to go through their filter. Anyways as soon as I'll post ur picks Nilo :)

[Beth]

btw thanks Valerie ~ Varuca ~ for ur choices my boyfriend cheered when he saw the girl with the dragon tattoo he's been on at me to read it but I've never seem to get round to it, this is the incentive I need, so thanks!

[Iris]

I finished my first pick! I finished the Time Traveler's Wife. I'm just going to have to say it... I was surprised that after all the lists it was on, I honestly didn't like it. Don't get me wrong. I didn't hate it, but I didn't like it either. :(

Oh well... on to the next book on the list! lol

[Dee]

Iris - I felt the same way ;) I tried listening to it and just never finished it

[Iris]

Dee wrote: "Iris - I felt the same way ;) I tried listening to it and just never finished it"

Oh good. Atleast I wasn't the only one! lol Luckily I had some great picks from Missie so I just moved on to another one of her recs.

[~Leslie~]

Debbie wrote: "Leslie wrote: "I feel so sad. My person never got her picks. Oh well. I love my picks."

Yes you did, I saw them, let's see -----
yep - page 7 message #328

You did your part, now just enjoy your..."

thanks Debbie! I am enjoying my reads.

[Debbie]

Nancy wrote: "Debbie wrote: "Nancy wrote: "I LOVED Naked in Death - I actually finished it halfway into my second flight last night because it was so good I couldn't stop reading! I am so glad that you recommen..."

hehe, ok - just checking.
Thanks for letting me know.

[Debbie]

KJ wrote: "Is it too late or can I join in too? :)"


Unfortunately it is, we have already made pick and re-mix picks.
Check back to the Monthly Challenges folder next month about the 20th or so.
It is so fun, and kind of addictive to some of us and we always like having new people in the mix.

[Debbie]

Wow, look at the reading go .....



Brenda ~ read ~ Fallen by Laren Kate & Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James
D.G. ~ Shameless Hussy ~ ~ read ~ Faefever by Karen Marie Moning
Leslie ~ read ~ Covet by J.R. Ward
Brett ~ read ~ Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas
Iris ~ read ~ Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger



I will wait to do another update till around the 10th.

* Happy Reading Everyone *

[Tuğçe]

emily, i am ready to go with the buddyread whenever you are, can we go with Richele Mead first, cos i have been wondering about it since i read VA series in the last couple of months. i basically loved Adrian there :)

[Pam]

Karen F.
I just finished Magic Bites. I gave it three stars--but the gore probably put it at 2 1/2. I kept finding myself reading it at meals which I definitely do NOT recommend. That said, I couldn't put it down the last 100 pages and I plan to read the next one in the series.

I was able to get both The Raven Prince and First Grave on the Right from the library. Probably won't start them this weekend because I need to do some work. I kept saying just one more chapter, one more chapter. Thanks for the recommendation-always glad to move something off my TBR (of course I also added to it)

[L-D]

Pam wrote: "I was able to get both The Raven Prince and First Grave on the Right from the library. "

Reading First Grave on the Right now.

[Joyce]

Daffodil wrote: "Joyce

I'm in the middle of a couple books, but hope to wrap them up over the next couple days. I'm also hoping The Accidental Werewolf is on the next SOS Bookshelf Bingo shelf, w..."

Monday is great for me. looking forward to reading it.

okay I'll bite...what is a SOS Bookshelf Bingo shelf it sounds interesting.

[Cheryl]

I just finished my first pick Soulless and I gave it 4 stars. I really liked the idea of paranormal out in the open in the 1800's. Loved Lord Maccon and Alexias relationship, what a fun book. Thanks Sue for the great pick!

[Neha]

when done with the one book I have chosen for the challenge, do I just post my read status here ?? or am i expected to update it somewhere else ?

[Penney]

Hi Lili!
I finished Dragon Bound this morning and absolutely LOVED it! While I was devouring the pages I was dreading the time when I'd reach the last page, I wanted it to go on and on. Thanks so much for the recommendation!

[~Megan~]

Gail,

I finished Savor the Danger and loved it!! Thanks for the motivation to get it read!

[Kathryn]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Try again! Kathryn! Sorry for the delay... *stupid computer!* So now that I've delved into you piles (we read LOTS of the same books), here are my recommendations for you. Hope you find one that..."

Ok already read Roane and Then came you and loved both. Ill try read another one in a week or so but thanks for the suggestions.

[Gail]

Autumn wrote: "Hello Gail! : This are my recs for you. I hope you can find a book or two that you find interesting to read!

From their TBR:

-The Alchemist: I must admit, that i was really pleased w..."

Thanks for the picks. I have been wanting to read the spy changeling series so I will go with that. Thanks for giving me the reason to do so
A couple of the picks I have read but obviously I failed to update my books. Both archangels consort and dark fever I have read. Looking forward to the next book about the angels

[Gail]

~Megan~ wrote: "Gail,

I finished Savor the Danger and loved it!! Thanks for the motivation to get it read!"

I am glad you loved it I did too.

~Megan~ wrote: "Gail,

I finished Savor the Danger and loved it!! Thanks for the motivation to get it read!"

[KarenF]

Pam wrote: "Karen F.
I just finished Magic Bites. I gave it three stars--but the gore probably put it at 2 1/2. I kept finding myself reading it at meals which I definitely do NOT recommend. Th..."

Glad you liked it enough to check the next one out. I do think the series gets stronger. I just finished the third and it's my favorite to date. Sorry it didn't agree with your mealtime reading though! I'm a Stephan King fan so my "yuck-factor" tolerance is pretty high. :)

[Dee]

just post here

Neha wrote: "when done with the one book I have chosen for the challenge, do I just post my read status here ?? or am i expected to update it somewhere else ?"

[KarenF]

Joyce wrote: "okay I'll bite...what is a SOS Bookshelf Bingo shelf it sounds interesting"

I'm not the person this was directed to but Bookshelf Bingo is a team challenge in the SOS: Serious Overload of Series group. Each team gets a "bingo" card made of up different goodreads shelves (mostly PNR/UF related). Each week a new shelf is called and team members each read and review a book from that shelf. When all team members have posted their reviews the team gets a stamp. First team to BINGO wins! It's a lot of fun. Here is a much more articulate explanation: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3...

[Juana "Darkness"]

All the books you chose for me to read Nanalla sound interesting. I say that because I've had two of those books on my To Read list since forever.

Anyway I chose:

River of Fire by Mary Jo Putney

And

Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank