September - Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Rossy]

Fantastic job Debbie, thank you for hosting the challenge this month! It was a great idea to go back to basics this month.

[Dee]

amanda!!!

[Debbie]

You're the best Diane, thanks :)

Had fun with it being so big too - Rossy

[D.G.]

I remember really liking Water for Elephants when I read it (didn't write a review so I cannot say particulars.)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

MountainKat wrote: "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 ..."

I listened to the audio as well. Great narrators although I had occassional trouble hearing the old bloke over road noise on the highway... It was the sort of book I wouldn't read in paperback, but great on audio... I gave it 4 stars.

[Joyce]

Daffodil wrote: "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 a..."


Oh sounds really interesting. But too intense for me. I would not want to let anyone down. I read too slowly.

[Michelle]

Jessica - I read one you selected from my TBR pile, The Mating by Nicky Charles. Really glad you suggested this for me. Good book. I downloaded the next two in the series, so have added to my TBR pile! Thanks for the GREAT picks.

[Julie]

Daffodil,
I finished Reckless today. Over all, it was good. I am picking up two others from the library that you recommended. The first one that I will start is....Touched by an Alien. I can't wait to try it.

[Mandy]

Sandy,

I finished Glory in Death and the went straight on and finished the next one, Immortal in Death. Thanks for getting me moving on them!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

I just finished Cover of Darkness (Suspense Series, #2), and loved it - thanks for the recommendation, Lauren! Kaylea Cross is quickly becoming one of my new favorite authors.

[Vi]

True, that. I need to continue the Mercy Thompson series though since I loved the Alpha & Omega series. Too bad the third one is so slooow in coming out.

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

[Penney]

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

D.G., if you're into audio books, try Magic Bites in that format. The narrator does 'snarky' very, very well. She made laugh out loud :D

[Tania]

I'll second the rec for the the audio version of Magic Bites. Took me a couple of chapters to get into it but then... boy was it good.

Halfway to the Grave however I'm still struggling with...

[Elke]

Victoria,

Ok I finished The Book of Scandal and I liked it. Thanks again for the picks!

[Penney]

Tania, I couldn't stand the narrator for Halfway to the Grave. I thought she made Cat sound like a little girl, wuss imbecile. Granted she was a bit immature in the first book, but she was still kick-ass.

Ok, I guess I have strong feelings about that one...

[Coffeentea]

Hey There Delilah!! wrote: "Coffeentea... I've never participated in this challenge before, so I hope I did alright.

From Your TBR
1. Dark Lover
2. Succubus on Top

New To You
1. Bloo..."</i>

Hi Hey There Delilah!!
Thanks for the great recommendation! I finished reading [book:Angels' Blood. No wonder it's your favorite! I really enjoyed it. I already love Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling series and now I love the Guild Hunter series too. I liked Elena's sarcastic sense of humor and the dark past that she still struggle against. She's strong but sensible when she knows she needs help. Raphael's all hotness and arrogance :) I can't wait to read the next book in the series.

Do you want to do a buddy read with Lord of the Vampires? It would fit into my September Paranormal Romance reading challenge.

[Coffeentea]

Autumn wrote: "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 rea..."

Autumn,
Good choice! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Be warned that you should not read it in public. You may burst out laughing and people around you will look at you like are crazy :D

[Tania]

Penney wrote: "Tania, I couldn't stand the narrator for Halfway to the Grave. I thought she made Cat sound like a little girl, wuss imbecile. Granted she was a bit immature in the first book, but..."

It's the Bones characterisation I'm having the most trouble with - he sounds like some spoof of the chimney sweep in Mary Poppins. I've tried reading the book but that characterisation is still stuck in my head so I guess I'll give it a little while longer.

[D.G.]

Penney and Tania - Thanks for letting me know. I may try it in audio then.

[Victoria]

Great, glad you liked it! :)

Elke wrote: "Victoria,

Ok I finished The Book of Scandal and I liked it. Thanks again for the picks!"

[Penney]

Tania wrote: "Penney wrote: "Tania, I couldn't stand the narrator for Halfway to the Grave. I thought she made Cat sound like a little girl, wuss imbecile. Granted she was a bit immature in the ..."

When I hear Bones in my head I hear someone like Jason Statham, street and sexy. Lol, If you're a fan maybe that will help :)

[Debbie]

Coffeentea wrote: "Do you want to do a buddy read with Lord of the Vampires? It would fit into my September Paranormal Romance reading challenge. "

mm, I really enjoyed that one myself. I would recommend it.

[Brett]

Finished reading . I wasn't really a fan of it. I didn't like any of the characters. Next I'm going to read . This one I am really excited about!

[Debbie]

Brett wrote: "Next I'm going to read . This o..."

oooh, I have been wanting to find the time to read that one myself, definitely interested in hearing what you think about it.

[Fran, Moderator]

Dee,

I finished your rec- .

It was sweet, sexy and fun- I loved it! Thanks for the rec.

Melanie, I plan on getting to one of yours this month too.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

I finished Eternal Kiss of Darkness today, another great entry in the Night Huntress world. I've enjoyed the "spinoff" books, but I'm looking forward to getting back to more of Cat and Bones! Thanks for the rec, Lauren!

[booklovinrn]

September 2011 RRRC Pick It For Me Challenge



Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep
Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood 9/9 ★★★★
Saving Grace by Julie Garwood
Soulless by Gail Carriger

[Coffeentea]

Debbie wrote: "Coffeentea wrote: "Do you want to do a buddy read with Lord of the Vampires? It would fit into my September Paranormal Romance reading challenge. "

mm, I really enjoyed that one my..."

Thanks, Debbie. Good to know. I am a fan of Gena Showalter's LOTU and Alien Huntress series.

[Caroline]

Larissa

I've started on Breaking Dawn & have a copy of Dark Lover from the library and know the babies are back at school, I free to read, read, read!!

[Larissa]

Caroline wrote: " Larissa

I've started on Breaking Dawn & have a copy of Dark Lover from the library and know the babies are back at school, I free to read, read, read!!"

Hope you enjoy them, Caroline! And let me know what you thought of them :D

[Debbie]

Update time, so far we have 26 people who have finished, and of them, there are 4 that have done more :)


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 &Behind Closed Doors by Shannon McKenna
Iris ~ read ~ The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Pam ~ read ~ Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
Cheryl ~ read ~ Soulless by Gail Carriger
Penney ~ read ~ Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison
Megan ~ ~ read ~ Savor the Danger by Lori Foster
Neha ~ read ~ A Lot Like Love by Julie James
Diane Whiney ~ read ~ Naked in Death by J.D. Robb
Thenia ~ read ~ What Happens in London by Julia Quinn
Julia ~ read ~ A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle & Spying in High Heels by Gemma Halliday
Jane (PS) ~ read ~ Play of Passion by Nalini Singh
Julie ~ read ~ Reckless by Amanda Quick
Lan-Dinh ~ read ~ Naked in Death by J.D. Robb
Lisa J ~ read ~ Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
AshleyAlexis ~ read ~ Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie
Nancy ~ read ~ Dead Pan by Gayle Trent
Michelle ~ read ~ The Mating by Nicky Charles
Mandy ~ read ~ Glory in Death by J.D. Robb
KarenH~ ~ read ~ Cover of Darkness by Kaylea Cross & Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost
Elke ~ read ~ The Book of Scandal by Julia London
Coffeentea ~ read ~ Angel's Blood by Nalini Singh
Fran ~ read ~ Turn It Up by Inez Kelley
Cathy C ~ read ~ Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood

3 - J.D. Robb books
2 - Julie James
2 - Nalini Singh .... so far

[Pam]

Just finished my second recommendation for this month First Grave on the Right. Three and 1/2 stars--can't wait to read the next one! Thanks Helen F. Liked it better than Magic Bites.

[Autumn]

Coffeentea wrote:Autumn,Good choice! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Be warned that you should not read it in public. You may burst out laughing and people around you will look at you like are crazy :D "

LOL ohh... they already think that way!! :p

[~Leslie~]

Brett, just finished and absolutely loved it. I can't believe that I've never read any Kresley Cole, but that will be remedied. It was a very different from other PNR that I have read which was greatly appreciated. I really liked Laichlan as a hero. It's interesting how she has reversed some male/female characteristics. Usually that bugs me a little as I'm not really fond of bitchy female characters. But I liked these women (after awhile) and I liked the growth of Emmaline. Thanks for this pick!

[Ana]

Finished "Once and Always" by Judith McNaught! 3 and 1/2 star. Now I have to pick another one!

[Amy J.]

I finished Beyond the Highland Mist as a buddy read. I loved it. Maybe not as much as her Fever series, but still a very good start

[Stormy]

Michelle,

I finished Wild Card last night and I have to say, I'm just not a Lora Leigh fan, I'll have to get all her stuff off my TBR. The book was FAR too long and I didn't really like any of the characters.

I'm going to try Dangerous Lover so that I can read Dangerous Secrets before the month is out.

Thanks again for all the recs (that'll teach me to pick something from my TBR, hee).

[Cheryl]

Valerie wrote: "Cheryl wrote: "Hi Valerie, I had a blast going through your TBR list and added a few more to mine. Thanks, here are the ones I picked for you:

From your TBR:
Extras
Deadly Game..."</i>

Valerie,
I finally have my copy of [book:Persuasion if you want to get started on our "buddy read".

[Lacy]

I finished The Search by Nora Roberts. I really enjoyed it and gave it 4 stars. I liked the quirkiness of both of the two main characters. I thought that Simon's bluntness was refreshing and annoying! I liked that the stepmom was sweet and not evil! I loved the dogs and the training. Great book. Thanks AshleyAlexis for pushing me to read it!

I'm going to read Intertwined next.

[Brett]

Leslie wrote: "Brett, just finished and absolutely loved it. I can't believe that I've never read any Kresley Cole, but that will be remedied. It was a very different from..."

I love this series. I'm glad you liked it! :)

[Tiffanny]

I finished Garden Spell by Sarah Addison Allen. This is the second book by her that i've read, I have Loved them both =)

[L-D]

Just Finished One for the Money - I thought it was a fun book. Here is my review:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...

[Julie]

Daffodil,
I just finished Touched by an Alien. You made an excellent choice by suggesting this book for me. It is my first official "Sci-Fi". I didn't know what to expect and was starting to worry that it would be terrible because you weren't sure I'd like it as my introduction to this genre. Well.......it was just as you said - hilarious! I love a sarcastic sense of humor. I was laughing out loud and wanted to explain to my husband what was so funny, but how do you explain this book?! Anyway, thanks for this pick. If you have others you recommend in this category like this one, please give me the titles. I'm now going to start The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie.

[Megan L]

Hi CaroB,

I finished my first pick of the month, Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie on 9/11. I loved this book! It took a little while for me to get into it but once the story got going I couldn't put it down. Thanks for the recommendation. On to my next pick!

Megan

[Lina]

Megan wrote: "Hi CaroB,

I finished my first pick of the month, Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie on 9/11. I loved this book! It took a little while for me to get into it but once the story ..."

Glad to hear Megan!! I hope you like the others just as much :-)

[Suzanne]

I just finished Halfway to the Grave and I loved it! It's definately a 5 star book and I think I've found my Anita Blake replacement!

[D.G.]

I forgot to post that I finished The Princess Bride, a buddy read with Dee. I'm think I'm with the camp that thinks that the movie is better than the book. Regardless, I'm glad I read it...it's been on my TBR for a while!

[Polina]

Hi, Dee. I just finished I Am the Messenger and I loved it. It's such a wonderful book with enough tension to keep you on edge but it is also endearing in its own way. Thanks for the rec. :)

[Dee]

I finished up Fatal Shadows last night which was recommended to me by DG - really enjoyed it and looking forward to the next one and seeing what happens between Adrien and Riordan

[Dee]

Polina - glad you enjoyed it - I haven't read it yet - but its on the pile - apparently he is supposed to be having a new book out in the near future