September - Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Neha]

Dee wrote: "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 ?""

Thanks Dee :)

[Neha]

Hi Aditya !

I just finished reading " A lot like love" by Julie James and it has inspired me to go ahead and read other books by her ! Thanks a lot for the great pick :)



Since I still have the month in hand, I am thinking of starting on another of your picks... maybe ...

[Pam]

KarenF wrote: "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 re..."

I used to read a lot of Stephen King but Pet Sematary did me in. I remember having to go read it in the university library so there would be people around me....

[Robin]

Just an FYI... I tried to do the picks for Nilo but she didn't accept my friendship me until today, Sept 5 at 1:00 pm and her profile was private. I came to do them just now but she has been reassigned to Beth. Sorry I couldn't do them.

[layla]

Diane Whitney wrote: "I just finished Naked in Death, I really liked this book, plan on continuing with the series, my jaw drops at how many more there are. I am looking forward to finding out more about E..."

I'm truly glad that you've enjoyed this book. Indeed, I really like this couple, they are amazing together.
Also, I'm happy that you've found a new author to love. Hope you'll enjoy your other picks as well *smile*

[Debbie]

You could do them if you want to.
I just didn't realize that was the problem when I did the re-mix.

[Victoria]

Thanks for the picks Valerie, I am going with "The Smoke Thief." I just put it on hold at the library. :)

Valerie wrote: "Hi Victoria,

Sorry for the last minute picks. I hope you find something here you will enjoy.

Your TBR:


New to You:
[boo..."

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Kathryn wrote: "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..."

Glad you enjoyed them Kathryn!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

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

Yup - count me in ;)

[Robin]

My picks for Nilo

Your TBR:
Burn Bright
Touch of Frost

New to You:
The Art of Racing in the Rain
1st to Die

My Favs:
The Help
Fools Rush In

My TBR:
The Strange Man
Clarity


I hope you find a few that you like. I'm sorry I couldn't do this sooner but I didn't get your friend acceptance until this afternoon. You may get another set of books from Beth so enjoy them all if you do!

[Thenia]

I finished What Happens in London by Julia Quinn! Mandy, you were right, I liked it better than the first one of the series. Thanks for the recommendation!

I'll probably read a couple of the others you recommended (the In Death series has been on my list for some time now) but I don't know if it'll be in September.

In any case, thanks again for the recommendation! One book to go to finish the series! (I'm in a frenzy to finish some of the series I've started lately... Thanks for helping with that even if you didn't know you were! ;))

[Robin]

Jen wrote: "Robin O ~ As the first time doing this, it's kinda tough! Well here are your picks:

Thank you so much Jen for doing my picks. :) I am going to read When You Dare and Water for Elephants and if i have time, The Postmistress

[Nancy H]

Diane Whitney wrote: "I just finished Naked in Death, I really liked this book, plan on continuing with the series, my jaw drops at how many more there are. I am looking forward to finding out more about E..."

I loved this book, too. It was the first one from my picks list that I read, and I read it practically in one sitting. I was so impressed that when I went to a bookstore a day later, I bought the next one in the series. I had put it off for a long time because of its 'sci-fi' designation in some of the reviews, but I didn't think it seems to be that way much at all. Now I know why people are raving about that series!

[D.G.]

Jane & Shell - I opened the thread for the Hot Head buddy read:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/6...

Let's coordinate the start date there. :)

[Patrid]

Hi Penney!
You were right!
I should really check out my TBR more often.
I did read .

Too Funny!!!

Hi Everyone....put this on your TBR...you won't be disappointed!

My TBR has GROWN after reading some of the picks, I found new authors etc...this is sooooo addictive...Thanks ALL!

[Jessica]

Ari wrote: "Jessica W:


I hope something here interests you. If not let me know. We are in completely different reading circles...=P Thank ya.

Your TBR
1.Blow Me Down
2.[book:Hard Evidence|47..."

Thank you for your picks.

[Julia]

Lexa,

Thanks so much for the recommendation for A Wrinkle in Time. I read it over the holiday weekend (along with several other books for another challenge). I really enjoyed it and kept thinking about how I would have loved it as a young girl.

I'll also be borrowing The Hunger Games from my sister. Both my sister and niece added their recommendation to yours.

By I think I'll start Spying in High Heels next. I need some humor before heading back to work after the holiday.

[Brenda]

Patrid wrote: "Hi Penney!
You were right!
I should really check out my TBR more often.
I did read.

Too Funny!!!

Hi Everyone....put this on your TBR...you won'..."

The 2nd one is just as good!!! I finished it the day it came out!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Hi Nairabell! Just finished Play of Passion - I really enjoyed it. Not my favourite, but it was great to continue the series. I am SO looking forward to reading Kiss of Snow - my copy turns up in a couple of months. ...Leaving plenty of time to get stuck into a few more of your recs ;)

[Patrid]

Thanks Brenda!
I will pick up tomorrow, can't wait!

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Patrid wrote: "Hi Penney!
You were right!
I should really check out my TBR more often.
I did read.

Too Funny!!!"

Keep reading these. There is a short story on her web site which is a passing through from the ghost's perspective and a second book already released. I really liked both!

[L-D]

Diane Whitney wrote: "I just finished Naked in Death, I really liked this book, plan on continuing with the series, my jaw drops at how many more there are. I am looking forward to finding out more about E..."

Reading now! So far it's great! I like it better than

[Julie]

DAFFODIL,
While I am waiting for my library holds to come in, I decided to read
Reckless that you picked from my TBR. So far, it's pretty good.

[Julia]

Lexa,

I loved,loved, loved Spying in High Heels! I sat down and read it start to finish today. I'll definitely be reading more in that series. Thanks so much for the great recommendation!

[Nairabell]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Hi Nairabell! Just finished Play of Passion - I really enjoyed it. Not my favourite, but it was great to continue the series. I am SO looking forward to reading [book:Kiss of Snow..."

Glad you enjoyed it. I love how everyone has a different fave in that series :) I can't wait for Kiss of Snow either, but I probably won't get it till Christmas time :(

[Beth]

Hey Nilo Picks no.2 for you! lucky...
Your TBR
The DUFF by Kody Keplinger
Juliet Immortal by Stacey

New To You
Poison Study by Maria V Snyder
City Of Ashes by Cassandra Clare

My Favs
The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor
Poison by Chris Wooding

My TBR
Looking For Alaska by John Green
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

I know that poison is a common theme but I promise they are both very different and equally good,Happy reading I hope you find something you like :D

[Daffodil]

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

Steph, resident evil genius at SOS, moderates the game. Participants are divided up into teams, which are then assigned a bingo card. The spaces are made up of different GR shelf labels (i.e. Shifters, demons, alpha-males). Each week, Steph chooses a shelf by randomizer. Players browse the shelf, pick a book and read it. (The team doesn't all have to read the same book, just one off the picked shelf.) As soon as all members have posted a rating and review in the team thread, we get a stamp on that space. First with 5 in a row wins.

This is actually my third time playing and it's lots of fun. Every time, teams are remixed and interest keeps growing. Currently 7 teams of 6 are playing in round 3. Luckily this weeks shelf is supernatural and Accidental Werewolf made its way onto one of the 221 pages. LOL.

FYI. In between rounds 2 and 3 of bingo, we played a version of team connect 4 that was incredibly fast paced. The quicker your team finished reading, the quicker you could drop your chip. Seriously intense and required strategic thinking on placement.

ETA: I just noticed KarenF replied in msg 668 and she even included links. :D

[Daffodil]

Julie wrote: "DAFFODIL,
While I am waiting for my library holds to come in, I decided to read
Reckless that you picked from my TBR. So far, it's pretty good."

Hope you continue enjoying it.

[Daffodil]

Joyce

I started a thread for The Accidental Werewolf (Buddy Read)

[L-D]

Finished and it was phenomenal. Glad I finally started this series. The fact that it's such a long series made me hesitant to start it, but it was worth it! I highly recommend!

[Lisa]

Suzanne wrote: "Hi Lisa J!
Here are you're picks for September:

Give 8 book choices to your partner.
(2 books) From their TBR –
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen – One of my FAVORITE books of all time, s..."

I have finished reading Garden Spells..what a great book...Once I picked it up, I didn' put it down..read straight thru! Thanks for recommending it!

[Debbie]

I really like all of SAA books. You should read some of her others also (if you haven't)

[Sana]

Hi Vi!

So sorry for the late reply, I was busy starting my new semester.

Anyway, I liked a lot of our recommendations and will look forward to reading as much as I can of them this month.

Thanks a lot!

Sana

[Ashley♥Alexis]

I finished Agnes and the Hitman It took some getting into because I didnt really like Shane but he grew on me. I loved Agnes and she totally made the story. I gave it 3 stars.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Stats time!

Karen Marie Moning holds onto the top spot again this month. Thea Harrison rode the wave of Dragon Bound for a spot in the top for the first time.

1. Karen Marie Moning - 19
2. Nora Roberts - 18
2. Nalini Singh - 18
2. Jennifer Crusie - 18
5. Richelle Mead - 17
5. J.R. Ward - 17
5. Lisa Kleypas - 17
5. Ilona Andrews - 17
9. Julie James - 16
10. Julie Garwood - 15
11. Suzanne Collins - 14
11. Thea Harrison - 14
11. Kathryn Stockett - 14
14. Kresley Cole - 13
14. Judith McNaught - 13
16. Patricia Briggs - 12
16. Molly Harper - 12
16. Linda Howard - 12
16. Kelley Armstrong - 12
16. Gena Showalter - 12

out of 1188 total recommendations

[Diane ~Firefly~]

We have a tie for top book this month. Two recently hot titles - Dragon Bound and The Help. The TV show probably helped George R.R. Martin break into the top with his fantasy series, while Darynda Jones also makes her first appearance.

1. Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison - 14
1. The Help by Kathryn Stockett - 14
3. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - 13
4. Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen - 11
4. Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews - 11
6. Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie - 10
7. Bitten by Kelley Armstrong - 9
7. First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones - 9
7. Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning - 9
7. Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh - 9
11. The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffeneger - 8
11. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak - 8
11. Naked in Death by J.D. Robb - 8
14. Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean - 7
14. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs - 7
14. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead - 7
14. Dark Lover by J.R. Ward - 7
14. A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin - 7

[Vi]

Yay Diane! Thanks for the stats. I need to read more the top books - even though they are on my TBR already.

[D.G.]

Very interesting as always, Diane!

I've read 12 of the top books...of the ones I havent read, I started two but stopped reading them, one I don't think I'll ever read and the other two are on my TBR.

[Dee]

i've read 10 of the top 18, with 1 DNF

[Nairabell]

Dee wrote: "i've read 10 of the top 18, with 1 DNF"

Which was the DNF?

[D.G.]

Yup, which one?

The ones I stopped reading were Magic Bites and Bitten. I just wasn't into them AT ALL but I haven't put them in my DNF shelf because so many people like them that I'd like to give them a second chance.

I don't have any interest in Vampire Academy.

[Vi]

Bitten seems to be getting ambivalent reviews from all. I read the first 4 books in BDB series but I can't care enough about it to continue the series. Sacrilege, I'm sure. I still don't get the hype surrounding the series. I remember not liking Moon Called that much either. But I'm planning to give the series another chance.

DG, you definitely have to give Magic Bites another chance.

[Nancy H]

Diane W.,
I just finished 'Dead Pan' by Gayle Trent. It was good but I didn't think it was quite as good as her first one, 'Murder Takes the Cake.' I liked it enough that I hope she writes more. The main character is a cake baker, so reading these books makes me want to eat cake!
Two done on my list of picks, and I am definitely going to read more by the end of the month.
Thanks again for such good picks!

[D.G.]

To each their own, Vi. I've enjoyed the BDB but I've been reading it at a leisurely pace. Not so crazy about it that I've read them back to back.

Mercy Thompson is my favorite UF series, bar none.

[Dee]

Time Traveler's Wife

Nairabell wrote: "Dee wrote: "i've read 10 of the top 18, with 1 DNF"

Which was the DNF?"

[~Leslie~]

I would be really interested in hearing what people have to say about "Water for Elephants." I read it for another challenge this month. I was very ambivalent about it. Curious as to how others liked the writing style.

[Autumn]

coffeeandtea: I finally had a chance to sit down and check what books i can read this month from your fantastic recs. I decided to start reading . I will try to read Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rakeso we can read the following installment :)


Gail: Im glad you decided to give the psy-changelings a chance!! thety are amazing IMO!! Let me know how you like it!! xxxxx

[Rossy]

Autumn, you're in for a treat! I love the Pride series. I'm also one of the few people that also loved the Magnus pack though....i just really enjoy those crazy fighting heroines. Hopefully you'll at least enjoy the humor.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Leslie wrote: "I would be really interested in hearing what people have to say about "Water for Elephants." I read it for another challenge this month. I was very ambivalent about it. Curious as to how others l..."

I listened to it several months ago and thought it was amazing! The narrators, one for old Jacob and one for young Jacob, were both excellent!

[Rossy]

Was it Amanda or was it Jim? I can't remember which...i just know i need a good theme for the October pick. *goes off to get some rope* I'm going to find me a "volunteer"!