October - Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Elke]

Mandy wrote: "Elke wrote: "I will definitely have mine done by the end of today!! Cause the rest of the week I have to pack for my cruise!!! :D"

I kinda hate you right now. You have a cruise awaiting you next ..."


LOL!! Mandy, if I could I would! Just that I have about 5 people trying to squeeze themselves in my luggage already! LMAO!!

[Mandy]

SIGNUPS ARE CLOSED

Give me a couple of minutes to get everything randomized and then I'll post the rules.

[Mandy]

Picks and rules are up!!!!

ENJOY!!

[D.G.]

Woohoo, Tania! I'll post your picks within the hour. :)

[Elke]

KarenF,

Getting busy at work now :(.

I will try my best to get it done tonight....if not for sure your picks will be up tomorrow morning!!!!

[Dee]

Katherine - i'll get yours posted tonight and yay, AshleyAlexis is picking for me - I got great ones last time from her

[Grace]

Jessica-I will have yours posted in like 20 minutes.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

LOL - you are all in the afternoon, and I've just started work for the day!

...Off to see who I pick for :)

[Penney]

Hi Michelle! I have Back to School Night for my 8th grader so if I can't get to your picks in the next hour, I'll put them up later tonight before I go to bed.

[Tania]

Hi Roxy,

Here are your picks. Hope you find something you like! (now with musical selection due to the most wonderful DG's idea!)

From Your TBR Shelf:
POP - You only have one book on your cover that I've read. Fortunately I gave it 4 stars - The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever by Julia Quinn

♫ Please Don't Leave Me - P!nk

GOLDEN OLDIES - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. I don't read YA but this has gotten great reviews and, well - you know you have to read it before the movie comes out :)

♫ Horror Movie - Skyhooks

ROCK - I really wanted to say Breaking Point but you haven't read books 3 & 4 yet so I'll say Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare

♫ These Days - 3 Doors Down

From My Read Shelf:
CLASSICAL Ilona Andrews is actually husband and wife team Ilona and Andrew Gordon. Magic Bites is the first in one of the best U/F series I've read. I've reviewed the first three for my blog
and am currently working on the fourth. (Wandering Hues)

♫ Prayer In the Night - Amici Forever
COUNTRY You don't read much erotic romance so I won't recommend Lorelei James Rough Rider series to you (by far the best "cowboy" series out there IMHO). But I'll recommend How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper which is set in Alaska.

♫ My Life Again - The McClymonts (from Mo to her parents)

ADULT CONTEMPORARY - Well then I have to recommend Lauren Dane's Brown siblings series. The first one deals with a non-traditional relationship and a woman who is coping with the aftermath of violent crime. Laid Bare

♫ Victory - PJ Harvey

INDIE - Sondrae Bennett is a new author out who writes PNR. She's writing a series called the Alphine Woods Shifters, the first one is Arctic Winds

♫ Have to Drive - Amanda Palmer Or ♫ Lucky Man - The Verve

Buddy Reads:
HIP HOP - Most of the books that I've marked down to get that have been released recently are part of series. One that isn't and is the start of a new series is Nightfall by Ellen Connor. I've never read this author before so I have no idea what it will be like but the blurb caught my eye.

♫ Prelude 12/21 - Decemberunderground (okay it's not really hip-hop but it works)

JAZZ First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones.

♫ Oops I Did It Again - Ali McGregor

[Tania]

D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "Woohoo, Tania! I'll post your picks within the hour. :)"

Yay! Can't wait.

*hands Jane coffee as she wanders past* (it's 7 in the morning here)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Thanks Tania! Needed that caffeine hit :)

Love the pick theme Mandy. The symphony of authors (classical) is going to be interesting! *checking out Tania's selection*

Because I AM at work, I will probably have to leave this for another 24 hours, depending on interuptions - sorry TJ - but I most certainly haven't forgotten! :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Dee - IRB - inflatable rubber boat? That is certainly what my abbreviation of IRB means :)

[Desperado]

Hey, Julie! I had lots of fun looking through your shelves. We seem to have mostly historical romances in common, so forgive me if my picks are a little top heavy in that area. If you don't see anything you'd like to read, I'd be more than happy to try again. Here are my picks for you!

From Your TBR
1. Pop: Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon~Hands down my favorite book in this series so far. It's a very emotional read.
2. Golden Oldies: Dream a Little Dream by Susan Elizabeth Phillips~I've yet to read this book by SEP but I hear good things.
3. Rock: The Taming of the Duke by Eloisa James~Can a historical romance cover get any hotter?

From My Read Shelf
4. Classical: Vacations from Hell by Libba Bray et al~I noticed that you enjoyed Bray's "Gemma Doyle" series, so why not try one of her shorts?
5. Country: Down In Texas by Delilah Devlin~Another very nice anthology featuring sexy as sin cowboys.
6. Adult Contemporary: Beauty Tempts the Beast by Leslie Dicken~I read this sexy retelling of Beauty & the Beast a few months ago & thought it was great.
7. Indie: Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros~Medeiros is one of my favorite HR authors of all time & I really don't think she gets enough credit.

Buddy Reads
8. Hip Hop: A Night to Surrender by Tessa Dare
9. Jazz: Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas

[Tuğçe]

Hi AshleyAlexis,
I am picking up for you again (I think this is the second time right?) anyway I will send them in the morning as its already 1am here, need to sleep *yawns*
good night all!

[Grace]

Hi Jessica. I've written down most of your shelves for my next book buying binge. Here are my selections for you. It's my first time. Hope you like 'em.

From Their TBR Shelf:
1. Pop : Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte-One of my favorite books of all time. I reread once every couple years.
2. Golden Oldies: A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin --I am not typically a fantasy reader but I loved this one.
3. Rock: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison--I've never read it but it was the only hot bod I saw on your TBR except for Jace and I want to read Jace too so I picked that for a buddy read.

From Your Read Shelf:
4. Classical: A Certain Wolfish Charm by Lydia Dare--actually two authors in one amazing package. This is one of my favorite series ever.
5. Country: High Country Bride (McKettrick Cowboys, #1) by Linda Lael Miller--Linda Lael Miller is the best cowboy writer out there and I loved this one. Just reread it over the summer.
6. Adult Contemporary:
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson--One of my favorite series out there.
7. Indie: A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries by Kaylie Jones--My favorite book. I love Kaylie Jones. Definitely does not get the recognition she deserves.

Buddy Reads:
8. Hip Hop: Dark Taste of Rapture by Gena Showalter --I've never actually read a Gena Showalter before but I've always wanted to.
9. Jazz:City of Bones by Cassandra Clare--I've wanted to read this series since it came out. I probably should do that before the movies come out.

[Mandy]

Hi Autumn! Since you say you’re a contradiction, I tried to include a bunch of different flavored books. Hopefully you’ll find something you like. If not, let me know and I’ll try again. Reading Playlist

From Their TBR Shelf:
1. Pop: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean
♬Trouble- Never Shout Never

2. Golden Oldies: You’re enjoying Mary Roach’s Stiff right now, but I think Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex is even better. Interesting to see the stigma attached to the medical research of sex.
♬Let's Get It On- Marvin Gaye

3. Rock: SEALed with a Kiss by Mary-Margret Daughtridge- I haven’t read this, but that’s certainly a rockin’ body on the cover.
♬Alive With the Glory of Love- Say Anything

From Your Read Shelf:
4. Classical: I know you didn’t like some of Jennifer Crusie’s other books. Frankly, neither have I. But, Agnes and the Hitman is quirky and great. Maybe it’s because Bob Mayer wrote it too.
♬Prelude, Op. 28, No. 5- Chopin

5. Country: It’s book three. But, both the author, Meljean Brook, and her editor recommend starting with Demon Night. The cowboy hero is pretty perfect.
♬Blue Mountain Hop- Bela Fleck

6. Adult Contemporary: Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft: X-men with sex!! What else do you need? Oh, two authors write it too.
♬To the Beat of Our Noisy Hearts- Matt Nathanson

7. Indie: It appears you have a thing for the inner workings of the brain. Well, I have a thing for cholera, which leads to an interest in sanitation. So I’m recommending two books. The Big Necessity: The Unmentionable World of Human Waste and Why It Matters by Rose George. It’s mainly sociology with a ton of other aspects of sanitation thrown in. Or, Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain by Oliver Sacks
♬No Children- The Mountain Goats

Buddy Reads:
8. Hip Hop: Dead Iron by Devon Monk
♬Nobody's Perfect- Jessie J

9. Jazz: A Hopeless Romantic by Harriet Evans
♬Moonlight Serenade- Glenn Miller

[Megan L]

Hi Jenni!,

Here are your picks for October! I hope you like them. Happy reading!

1. Pop:A book that is a must read that is very popular is Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead. Once you read the first one you will have to read the whole series!
2. Golden OldiesOne you have had on your TBR shelf for a long time that is really good is The Host by Stephenie Meyer
3. RockHalfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost the closet I could find a hot bod on the cover but this is a great series!
4. ClassicalNaked in Death by J.D. Robb it is Nora Roberts other pen name. I have only read this one in the series but I am looking forward to reading the rest.
5. CountryI just finished Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas and it is as about as country as I get I am afraid.
6. Adult Contemporary A nice sexy steamy book which are always fun is The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter
7. Indie Attachments by Rainbow Rowell is a fun romantic love story that I enjoyed that not a lot of people know about.
8. Hip Hop A book that has been published recently that I would love to read is Awaken by Katie Kacvinsky
9. Jazz A book on you TBR shelf I would love to read is Tithe by Holly Black


Enjoy the choices. I am able to do buddy reads whenever you are!

[Pam]

Grace-
Hope you enjoy your first time. I love this challenge because I have read things I would NEVER have read otherwise. We don't have a lot of books in common but anyone who is reading their way through LM Montgomery is a friend of mine! I love Anne.

So From Your TBR (Didn't know whether to pick from your TBR or your wish list--if you want me to go back I will do it)
1. Pop: One of my all-time favorite books is What Happens in London. If you like to read in series order then start with The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever.
2. Golden Oldies: Keep reading LM Montgomery and do Rilla of Ingleside or go and do some Georgette Heyer who was one of my first exposures to historical romance.
3. Rock: Who can argue with the six pack found on Ravished by a Highlander

From My Read Shelf
4. Classical--I seldom read collections so I'm going to shift and say read anything by Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle one person three different styles
5. Country: I recently finished Don't Mess with Texas Cute book--cover has cowboy boots.
6. Adult Contemporary: Chasing Fire always reliable Nora Roberts--a murder
7. Don't know about Indie but I really liked this book-thought-provoking; it was recommended to me for a previous pick it challenge The Adoration of Jenna Fox

Buddy Reads
8. HipHop: I have Second Grave on the Left in my pile from the library. I read the first one First Grave on the Right last month as part of the PIFM challenge. It was fun. This follow up was published in August.
9. Jazz: Take This Regret sounds interesting OR City of Bones which is also in my possession and I've been meaning to read it.

Let me know if you want me to go back to your wishlist rather than TBR. Otherwise, enjoy because this is an addictive past-time

[D.G.]

Hi Tania,

See below your picks with accompanying music recommendations (all from my iPod...as you can see, I listen as many different things as I read.:) I usually like to give more than one recommendation per category but need to go home now and I wanted you to have the recs as soon as I can. Regardless, I'll post what I have now and if you'd like more, please let me know.

From Your TBR
1. Pop: Cry No More by Linda Howard. This is a really tough book but well worth the read. If you can, please get the audiobook narrated by Joyce Bean. She did a great job there. Another great audiobook is Ready Player One by Ernest Cline, narrated by Wil Wheaton (this is not in your TBR but it's my latest 5-star and I can't stop recommending it.)
♫ U Had Me by Joss Stone

2. Golden Oldies: The Duke And I by Julia Quinn. You've had this in your TBR since Sep 10. Isn't it time to finally start this series? Or you could try Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione, the second book in a series you started more than a year ago.
♫ All My Loving by The Beatles

3. Rock: Skin Game by Ava Gray. A really different series, sort of a mix of sci-fi and PNR. Or you can also try Dark Warrior Unleashed by Alexis Morgan, which I haven't read but that chest in the cover definitely looks good, LOL!
♫ Crazy by Aerosmith

From My Read Shelf
4. Classical: North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell. I don't read many anthologies and can't remember any good books written by a team, so I went with the usual definition of Classical and recommended you a Classic. I noticed you liked P&P and this is similar but way darker. Or maybe you'd like to try On the Edge by Ilona Andrews (husband and wife team) or Taking Care of Business by Megan Hart & Lauren Dane. I haven't read them but they are both on your TBR and look good.
♫ Requiem, K. 626/Lacrimosa by Mozart

5. Country: Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros. You've read the only good cowboy books I know so I went with the bucolic setting. Most of the action in this book is set in the English countryside and the song really fits it.
You can also try Hounded by Kevin Hearne...I'm not sure how much Tempe would qualify as 'bucolic' but the main character is a druid that communes with the Earth. :) The audiobook is great too.
♫ Hurt by Johnny Cash

6. Adult Contemporary: Fallen from Grace by Laura Leone. This an amazing book with a really tough theme. Or you could read Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare - my favorite romantic suspense series.
♫ Rolling in the Deep by Adele

7. Indie: In the Midnight Rain by Ruth Wind (87 ratings). This is a really amazing book that not a lot of people know and it's actually music related (the heroine writes biographies of music artists) so I think it's really fitting. As I don't know any Indie music, the song below is a famous Blues song.
Another choice is this sci-fi erotica book that I enjoyed a lot. The plot was pretty good for a change! :) Planet X by Evangeline Anderson
♫ Mannish Man by Muddy Waters

Buddy Reads
8. Hip Hop: Saving June by Hannah Harrington. This book actually hasn't been published yet but I have the galley and I'm planning to read it soon. If you have a Netgalley account and are interested in reading it, please let me know. Or we can also try Dark Awakening by Kendra Leigh Castle.
♫ I Know You Want Me by Pitbull

9. Jazz: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare or The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks. These are both in our TBRs so it shouldn't be too difficult to set up a buddy read if you are so inclined.
♫ Summertime by Jaimee Paul

[♡Karlyn P♡]

Valerie~Varuca!

Here you go.

From Your TBR Shelf:
1. Pop: Dragon Bound by Thea Devin. Great PNR, I loved it.
2. Golden Oldies: Ruby Tuesday by Mari Carr. Never heard of her, but she's been on your list for a while.
3. Rock: Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione. Great dark PNR, I loved it.

From My Read Shelf:
4. Classical: Naughty and Nice I see you like some of these authors so I hope you enjoy. I read very few anthologies, so didn't have many to pick from.
5. Country: True Confessions by Rachel Gibson. Saw you had this in your TBR. One of my favorite RG heros, loved this one.
6. Adult Contemporary: Fallen from Grace by Laura Leone. I haven't read this one, but all my friends recommend it constantly!
7. Indie: Master Of Crows by Grace Draven, a fantastic dark/PNR fatasy romance & If It Ain't Love by Tamara Allen. I see you like m/m. This is free short m/m novella that was so well done! Hope you try it.

Buddy Reads:
8. Hip Hop: Second Grave on the Left bu Darnda Jones. I really enjoyed the first one, maybe this will motivate me to read the next.
9. Jazz: On the Edge by Ilona Andrews. I just added this to my TBR the other day and I see you have it too!

Enjoy!!

[Mandy]

Oooh!! Super triple bonus points to D.G.!!!!! Nice.

[D.G.]

LOL, Mandy. I couldn't help myself.

I'll post links to the songs (and maybe add a few other book recs) if I have Internet when I get home. :)

[Grace]

Pam wrote: "Grace-
Hope you enjoy your first time. I love this challenge because I have read things I would NEVER have read otherwise. We don't have a lot of books in common but anyone who is reading their w..."

That list is awesome. The TBR is perfect. My wishlist is books I don't have yet.

I read my way through L.M. Montgomery's books yearly. I think I am on my 12th go-round and Rilla was next so it's pretty perfect.

[Shellbelle]

Cathy, I will get you picks done a little later this evening☺

[Amy J.]

For Kerste

I enjoyed digging through your shelves and I hope you can find something here you can enjoy. If not, I can try again.

Pop
I. The Name of the Wind- One of the best fantasy novels I've read. I'm waiting until its sequel comes out in paperback because I want a matching set, but I am having a hard time waiting. I find myself missing these characters

II. Darkfever- The beginning of what is my favorite PR/UF series to date. I loved all the books and it's such a satisfying series.

III. Slave to Sensation- This was my PIFM read in August? I really enjoyed the portrayal of the shifters and the romance was enjoyable too!



Golden Oldies
I. Soulless- This one's been sitting on my shelf for a while too.

II. Escape- Just in case you feel like reading non-fiction this month.



Rock There were a lot to choose from here. I went with the ones that caught my eyes the most. I'm not familiar with any of the titles I chose, but Yum!

I. Men Times Three

II. The Road Taken

III. Double Play



Classical

I. The Fall- del Toro is one my favorite directors so I had to read the novels co-written by him. A very unique take on vampires

II. Dogs and Goddesses- Another PIMF read. I wouldn't have ever read this author is it wasn't for this challenge. If you're a dog lover, you'll find this book charming.

III. The Talisman- I'm not a fan of Peter Straub on his own; however, I love the books he co-wrote with Stephen King.



Country A very difficult category for me, I'm afraid. Both of these might be a bit of a stretch, but it's the best I could do.

I. Tender Morsels- About as rural as I get. The book has some disturbing themes.

II. Play Dirty- the "cowboy" in this book is a former QB for the Dallas Cowboys. He's the only cowboy on my shelves.



Adult Contemporary

I. Dangerous Cravings- Its BDSM so has both sex and violence in one steamy package

II. Beat the Reaper- Violent murders and an interesting, twisted story.

III. Heart-Shaped Box- This book frequently made me so anxious that I couldn't sleep at night.

IV. Choke- Full of general depravity and debauchery.



Indie Somewhat of a challenge, because I'm not usually aware of who publishes the books I read. However, after some research I found some Indie books on my shelf. I haven't read any of these books, but they've be recommended to me by my friends and I think they sound intriguing.

I. A Touch of Greek

II. Switched

III. My Blood Approves



Hip-Hop- Money's a bit tight this month, so I can only read 1 of these books with you, if you're interested. But don't let that stop you from reading more of them if you'd like.

I. Damned I'm so "cool" that I'm recommending a book that won't be published until mid month.

II. Bloodlines- I enjoyed the Vampire Academy so I'm willing to try other series written by her.

III. Making Waves- For a reason I can't quite explain I've been drawn to this book, and this would give me justification to purchase it.




Jazz There are quite a few books on your TBR that are also on mine. I'd be jazzed to read any of them this month. In no particular order.

I. Magic Bites

II. Wicked Ties

III. Cry Wolf

IV. Storm Born

[Ana]

Ok, it's 1:10 am in my part of the world, and I am doing this challenge for the first time..so I hope I got it right :P

Elise I enjoyed going through your books and here are my picks for you. Hope you like them:)

From your TBR shelf
1. Pop: The Book Thief - Markus Zusak
2. Golden Oldies: Memoirs of a Geisha - Arthur Golden
3. Rock: Sinful - Charlotte Featherstone

From my read shelf
4. Classical: Skinny Bitch: A No-Nonsense, Tough-Love Guide for Savvy Girls Who Want to Stop Eating Crap and Start Looking Fabulous! - Rory Freedman
5. Country: Truly Madly Yours - Rachel Gibson
6. Adult contemporary: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg Larsson
7. Indie: Every Last Kiss - Courtney Cole

Buddy reads
8. Hip Hop: The Night Circus - Erin Morgenstern
9. Jazz: Anna and the French Kiss - Stephanie Perkins

Hope I made some good choices and that you will enjoy reading:) Have fun:)

[~Melissa~]

RRRC October - Pick-It-For-Me Challenge?

Lorhainne ~ this is my first Pick it for me Challenge. I hope you like your picks. If not let me know and I will be happy to pick again.


From Their TBR Shelf:
1. Pop: The Glass Wall ~ Madison Adler
2. Golden Oldies: Of Good and Evil ~ Gerald Giffin
3. Rock: Bound ~ Shannon Mayer This was one of the few that I found w/ a man on the cover.

From Your Read Shelf:
4. Classical: Magic Bites ~ Ilona Andrews This is the first in the series and is written by a husband and wife team.
5. Country: Recommend a book that has a bucolic setting. A Killer Crop ~ Sheila Connelly I'm reading it this month for a fall challenge I'm doing.
6. Adult Contemporary: Recommend a book with an adult theme First Grave on the Right ~ Darynda Jones I read this last month for another challenge I'm in - really liked it - liked her sense of humor
7. Indie: Recommend a book by an independent author (I think?) Brightest Kind of Darkness P T Michelle I just downloaded this to my Nook the other day - it looked good...

Buddy Reads:
Unfortunately , I don't have time for a buddy read this month but i did add Beautiful Beings to my evergrowing TBR pile

8. Hip Hop: The Darkest Surrender ~ Gena Showalter
9. Jazz: Beautiful Beings ~ Kailin Gow

[Tania]

BRILLIANT DG. Okay see now I need to go back and put music choices on mine.

BTW - I have all except for one of those songs on my iPod to (and I just ordered the other :)

[Mandy]

Tania wrote: "BRILLIANT DG. Okay see now I need to go back and put music choices on mine."

Exactly what I'm working on. Way to make us look like slackers, D.G. :-)

[Stormy]

Kimberly May,

Almost didn't emerge from your TBR list, holy smokes! Hope you find something here that will peak your interest for this month.

From Their TBR Shelf:
1. Pop: Pick a book that you (or others) read and thought was a 5 star chart topper. Unleash the Night(Dark Hunter #8) by Sherrilyn Kenyon. This is my favorite Dark Hunter book, I love Wren, there’s a crazy twist at the end that often confounds me, even though I know it’s coming. Downside is, while you have a plethora of SK on your TBR, looks like you haven’t even started the series. I think #8 can stand on its own, but as someone who’s been reading the DH series for years, maybe my perspective is skewed.
2. Golden Oldies: Pick a book that has been on their TBR list a long time. Unmasqued: An Erotic Novel of The Phantom of The Opera by Colette Gale. Typically, I don’t like this category because if it’s been on your TBR for a long time, it’s there for a reason, but with a TBR of over 5,400 books, well, maybe this just got lost in the mix.
3. Rock: Pick a book that has a rockin’ hot body on the cover. Giving Chase by Laura Dane– geez, this was HARD, most of your TBR books either have no discernible cover or they have women’s faces on them. But I finally found one by an author I know and a series that I’ve actually been wanting to read myself.

From Your Read Shelf:
4. Classical: Recommend a book written by a symphony of authors (more than one). Whispered Lies by Sherrilyn Kenyon and Dianna Love. I don’t read many books written by more than one author, so…this is what I got.
5. Country: Recommend a book that features a cowboy/cowgirl or a book that has a bucolic setting. One Fine Cowboy by Joanne Kennedy or Zack by Cheyenne McCray
6. Adult Contemporary: Recommend a book with an adult theme (sex, violence, drugs, murder). Bound to Please by Lilli Feisty – going with the adult music theme. I read this one in a single, very late, night.
7. Indie: Recommend a book by an independent author or a book you don’t think gets enough airplay. Vampires Rule by K.C. Blake or Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning (another band story)

Buddy Reads:
8. Hip Hop: Show that you’re hip and in the know by choosing a book that has been published within the last three months. Changing the Game by Jaci Burton
9. Jazz: Choose a book off their TBR shelf that you would be jazzed to read. Okay, so it’s not a romance, but I’d be jazzed to read: The Book of Awesome: Snow Days, Bakery Air, Finding Money in Your Pocket, and Other Simple, Brilliant Things by Neil Pasricha. Sound like just what I need to combat my government job.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Hi, Amanda!

This was a little tougher than usual since you have almost nothing on your TBR, so I hope I managed to find something that will work for you. If not, let me know and I'll take another shot at it! :)


From Their TBR Shelf:
1. Pop: Simply Irresistible You have the third book in this series, Head Over Heels, on your TBR but it hasn't been released yet, and it doesn't look like you've read the first two books in the series. Do yourself a favor and read this one, it's just plain fun.
2. Golden Oldies: Harbor Lights One of the few books on your TBR, it hasn't been on there for a long time, but it was released a couple of years ago so I figured it would qualify!
3. Rock: No hot covers on your TBR, so I tried to come up with a couple that I thought you might like, based on what you've read. When You Dare is a straight Romantic Suspense, and Dark Protector is a paranormal about a band of warriors who protect humans from invaders from an alternate reality.

From Your Read Shelf:
4. Classical: Caught Running is the best book I've read in quite a while that has multiple authors, but it is M/M, so not knowing how you feel about that I figured I'd better give you another choice. I'm rushing the season a bit with That Holiday Feeling, but it has authors that you've read and enjoyed, so I hope you'll like this one, too.
5. Country: No cowboys, but Virgin River has the most bucolic setting I can imagine - not to mention it's a great book and the beginning of a wonderful series. If you want a cowboy , you could try Logan.
6. Adult Contemporary: Out Of Her League is an excellent book about an Olympic athlete who is being tormented by a stalker.
7. Indie: Out of Time is a time travel romance (with a few vampires thrown in) set in the 1920s.

Buddy Reads:
Unfortunately I don't think I'll be able to do a buddy read this month, but here are your picks for those categories:
8. Hip Hop: Only His is one of the few books on your TBR, but I didn't see that you'd read the 4th book in the series so if in case you'd rather read Only Mine, I'll recommend it too.
9. Jazz: There's nothing left on your TBR, so I decided to recommend one that I love and thought you might like too based on what you've read. I don't have words for how much I love Baby Love. It's one of my go-to books when I really need an emotional, feel-good book.

I hope you can find something here that you like!

[Dee]

lol - I wish, institutional review board, who has to approve my dissertation proposal to make sure i'm not going to harm any subjects etc...I wish it was a rubber boat

Jane (PS) wrote: "Dee - IRB - inflatable rubber boat? That is certainly what my abbreviation of IRB means :)"

[Julie]

ELKE:

I tried to give you a wide variety of choices. I know how it is to be "in the mood" for a certain book. So I hope you find something that tickles your fancy. :)

FROM YOUR TBR SHELF:
1) POP - Halfway to the Grave - I haven't read this one but it has lots of 5 stars. (PNR)
2) GOLDEN OLDIES - Awakened by a Kiss - This is the first of this series and I would love to read this one myself. Love fairy tale stories. I just saw last week something about this author and wrote down her name to try her books. (Fairy Tale)
3) ROCK - Giving Chase - I'm not familiar with this one either, but good grief, does the cover guy have pecs and abs! (Contemp. Rom.)

FROM MY READ SHELF:
4) CLASSICAL - Redemption - This is the first book of this wonderful series. I can't say enough about how excellent these books are. (Contemp. Christian)
5) COUNTRY - The Touch Of Fire - I was surprised by how few "cowboy" books I had. But this one surely makes up for the lack of them. Woohoo, what a book. One of my highest rated ones. (Hist. Fict.)
6) ADULT CONTEMP. - Obsession - This one fits all the requirements and then some. I rediscovered this author after many years and was totally wowwed. This book will capture you from the very beginning and keep you guessing until the end. Very fast paced, so catch your breath. (Contemp Romance/Suspense)
7) INDIE - The Secret History of the Pink Carnation - I found this treasure by accident in the library just by combing the shelves for something one day. I'm so glad I found this series. It starts in modern day U.S/England and then progesses to the story in the past through a group of letters. It has mystery, suspense,romance and history. Loved it! (Contemp. to Hist. Romance)

BUDDY READS:
8) HIP HOP - Beauty Queens - I read a series by this author this year and would love to read this stand alone. If you aren't familiar with her, give her a try. (Contemp)
Escape - I added this choice also, it looks too good to pass up. (Contemp)
9) JAZZ - The Hunger Games - I've heard a lot about this book. I'm not familiar with the author and have little experience with futuristic stories, but I'd love to try this together to see how it goes. (Futuristic)

Happy pickings!!!
Julie

[Nairabell]

Hi Polina :) I hope you like the books I've picked, if not give me a shout and I'll find some others.

From Your TBR Shelf:
1. Pop: Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins
I read this last year and loved it, although I haven't added my review to GR yet. It's a fun read and as a YA fan I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did.

2. Golden Oldies: Forever by Maggie Stiefvater
This is one of the oldest books on your TBR, and I almost put it as the 'Pop' book because I loved it. You enjoyed the first two so hopefully this will be a good read too.

3. Rock: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison
There weren't many choices for this on your TBR, but I've seen some great quotes from this one.



From My Read Shelf:
4. Classical: Dead After Dark Anthology
I noticed you're a fan of the BDB books (who isn't?) and I think you may enjoy this. It has a great story from J.R. Ward.

5. Country: Need by Carrie Jones
This is about as bucolic as my reading gets - it's set in the middle of nowhere, Maine. It's another YA with a focus on pixies that I really enjoyed.

6. Adult Contemporary: Bitten by Kelley Armstrong
I noticed you enjoyed the Darkest Powers trilogy. This is set in the same world but is way more adult so it fits well for this category.

7. Indie: Death's Daughter by Amber Benson
I had no idea what to pick for you here, so I settled on this. It's written by Tara from Buffy and it doesn't seem widely known. It's great fun though :)



Buddy Reads
8. Hip Hop: One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost
I recently read the first 4 in the series and loved them so I really want to read this.
9. Jazz: The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks
This is the only book we both have on our TBR shelves so I decided to put it here :)



I may not be able to do the buddy reads. Turns out my sister doesn't have childcare sorted for my niece, and she starts university tomorrow which means I'm likely to be spending most of the month chasing after a 10 month old baby.

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

Hey Photojim,

Ok, this was my first attempt at this and it was a bit more challenging than I expected. So hopefully there is something here that works for you.

From your TBR Shelf:
Ok, your killing me here no TBR pile? So many books to read and you can't put a couple out here to help a girl out? Soooooo anyway I based these off your most read authors instead of your TBR.
1. Pop: Already Home, Susan Mallery
2. Golden Oldies: Virtual Mode, Piers Anthony
3. Rock: The Darkest Night, Gena Showalter- This series is 100 times better than the Altantis book.


From My Read Shelf:
4. Classical: Recommend a book written by a symphony of authors (more than one).
Blood Trinityby Sherrilyn Kenyon, Dianna Love
5. Country:
This was pretty hard, I don't have any "cowboy" stories listed. The only close to cowboy I have is Retribution, but as I already reccomended one of her books and it is number 20 in a series you have read 1 of, I feel that is a poor choice. So I am going to go with How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf it is small town, Alaska. That is about as rural as my read pile gets.
6. Adult Contemporary: Destiny Kills by Keri Arthur Well it has sex, violence, and, murder
>7. Indie: I don't have any "indie" authors in my "read" list so this was hard too. A book I don’t think gets enough airplay is The Host, more people are interested in her other works not this one and if is great!

Buddy Reads:
8. Hip Hop: Home Improvement: Undead Edition
9. Jazz: I am going to continue to ponder this but right now I am drawing a blank.

[Mimmy]

Tania wrote: "Hi Roxy,

Here are your picks. Hope you find something you like!

From Your TBR Shelf:
POP - You only have one book on your cover that I've read. Fortunately I gave it 4 stars - [book:The Secret ..."

Hey Tania!

Thanks for the picks. I will read Unlawful Contact and try to read Magic Bites. This is the second time it has been recommended to me!

Would you like to do First Grave on the Right as a buddy read?

Take care,
Roxy

[Larissa]

Diane Whitney,

From Their TBR Shelf:
1. Pop: Since there was no book in your TBR shelf that I’ve also read, I’ll recommend you A Game of Thrones for that’s it’s been so well rated and seems to go with both our tastes.
2. Golden Oldies: Jane Eyre is in your TBR since 2009, so I guess that if you want to get it over, now it’s the perfect time.
3. Rock: Both Surrender and Covet seems like a good *swoon* read.

From Your Read Shelf:
4. Classical: Magic Bites is written by a husband (Andrew) and a wife (Ilona). Hope you enjoy it.
5. Country: I’ll recommend How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf in which the main character, Mo, gives up her job and life in a big city to live in a small town, in Alaska. It’s a quick and very fun read!
6. Adult Contemporary: Halfway to the Grave. I completely recommend this series. It has you involved and panting for more in no time at all. Cat is such a strong and funny main character and Bones… well, read and see... *sigh*
7. Indie: Untamed. Not usually known, but totally worth it.

Buddy Reads:
8. Hip Hop: Anna Dressed in Blood. This book got my attention for having such an original plot. I’m really curious to learn what happens in it.
9. Jazz: First Grave on the Right. The summary reminded me of a YA series that I’m very fond of, with the seeing the dead part and sarcastic commentaries, so I’m quite willing to try and read it.
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I hope you can find at least one book that you enjoy. As for the Buddy Read, let me know what you think about it :)
Happy reading!

[Cathy]

♥Shellbelle♥ wrote: "Cathy, I will get you picks done a little later this evening☺"

Looking forward to it!!

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Larissa!

I had fun going through your tbr shelf. I hope you find something you like, if not, I would be happy to choose again :)

1. Pop- Darkfever- love this whole series! or The Girl Who Chased the Moon- this is tied for my favorite of hers along with The Sugar Queen, or Slave to Sensation- I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this book. This sounds ridiculous, but I've been afraid to read the rest of the series for fear of not loving it as much as this first one.

2. Golden Oldies- Succubus Blues- this has been on your tbr for awhile and she's the author of the month for Oct.

3. Rock- Dead Until Dark- I really like this series and there's Eric and Alcide- nuf said. or The Gladiator's Master-haven't read it but this guy looks hot!

4. Classical- I am Number Four- I really liked this book, it's written by a group of authors who want to remain anonymous. or Silent Blade- really good stand-alone short story written by Ilona Andrews, a husband and wife team.

5. Country- Promises Linger- first of a series, sexy and really good, by Sarah McCarty or Desire for Three by Leah Brooke- not sure how you feel about menage, but this is the start to a sweet, sexy series.

6. Adult Contemporary- Skin Game- really good and different, both the H/h are on the wrong side of the law, and some paranormal thrown in. or Broken- haven't read it but have heard great things.

7. Indie- Attachments by Rainbow Rowell- a fantastic debut novel, feel-good, late-bloomer, left me smiling. or Seven Exes Are Eight Too Many by Heather Wardell- I recently read this romance and really liked it- part Survivor, part The Bachelorette, funny and thoughtful at the same time. Heather is joining us at the Ask An Author corner in October.
8. Hip Hop- Fifty Shades Darker- just came out, I saw you read the first one, although I haven't read the first one yet I plan to read it in Oct. so we can read this one together if you want. or Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor- it's gotten great reviews, I probably won't be able to read this one with you if you choose it, but it looks great.
9. Jazz- Want to Go Private?- I am on the wait list at the library for this one. or The Geek Job- I have this one and would love to read it this month if you would like to.

[Julie]

LethalLovely~Don't Feed Me Violins, Just Run wrote: "Hey, Julie! I had lots of fun looking through your shelves. We seem to have mostly historical romances in common, so forgive me if my picks are a little top heavy in that area. If you don't see any..."

You have seriously given my some wonderful books to choose from. Thank you for picking out great suggestions so quickly. I'm probably going to try to read them all.....that's what happens when there's so much on the buffet. I will let you know which one I will start with. As for the buddy read, I have the Lisa Kleypas but will have to see if the library has the other. You can let me know at what time of October you would like to read it.

Thanks again for great picks!

[Rebecca]

KarLynP, I hope you find something you like!

From Your TBR Shelf:
1. Pop:A Kiss of Shadows byLaurell K. Hamilton
2. Golden Oldies:Midsummer Moon byLaura Kinsale
3. Rock:Skin Game byAva Gray

From my read shelf
4. Classical:Bitten by Cupid by 'a symphony of authors' :)
5. Country:Texas Glory byLorraine Heath
6. Adult Contemporary:Guilty Pleasures byLaurell K. Hamilton
7. Indie:The Graveyard Book byNeil Gaiman

Buddy Reads:
8. Hip Hop:A Discovery of Witches byDeborah Harkness (Paperback - 29 Sep 2011)
9. Jazz:The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest byStieg Larsson

if there are any problems or changes you want to make just let me know.

[D.G.]

Tania wrote: "BRILLIANT DG. Okay see now I need to go back and put music choices on mine.

BTW - I have all except for one of those songs on my iPod to (and I just ordered the other :)"

Which one didn't you have? :)

I'll work on getting you more recommendations tomorrow. I feel like I didn't give you enough!

[KarenF]

Hi Mandy!

Oooh, I feel some pressure picking for our fab hostess so I'm just diving right in. :) And I went overboard as usual - Let me know if I've gone horribly wrong.

From Your TBR

Pop: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison - Believe the hype! One of the best PNR books I read this year, or at all.

If that doesn't float your boat how about: The Duke And I by Julia Quinn - This was not quite a 5* read for me but it was close. And it's the start to a series that did have a few 5*s in it.

Golden Oldies: When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris - I've never read this one but some of his other books cracked me up.

Or if you're feeling more fiction-minded: His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik - I always hear good things about this one too.

Rock: The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks - I'm usually not the gun and badge type but anything he has can and will be held against me.



From My Read Shelf

Classical: Wild & Steamy - I'm kind of cheating here since I don't read many anthologies but this on my to-read shelf and it's got a Constable Newberry story!

From my actual read shelf: On the Prowl - The Briggs story is excellent and the Karen Chance story is pretty good too.

Country: High Country Bride (McKettrick Cowboys, #1) by Linda Lael Miller - I read this for a featured author challenge a couple of months ago and enjoyed it way more than I thought I would

Or if you'd prefer your countryside English: Goddess of the Hunt by Tessa Dare - Charming and fun "brother's best friend" romance.

Adult Contemporary: Fool Moon by Jim Butcher - Always with it's share of violence the Dresden series gets progressively better with each book.

For straight adult themes with no supernatural chaser: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson - It starts a little slow but once the story gets going it's an avalanche of violence, sex and intrigue.

Or if you want adult themes with an HEA: Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione - The start of an awesome PNR series that's full of angst, humor, violence and hot sex - occasionally those things are happening at the same time.

Indie: I admit, I'm too lazy to research so I don't really read much on the indie side. So I'm going with a couple of authors I think are underrated.

Eve Silver - She wrote some excellent Gothics Seduced by A Stranger being one that would be good for Halloween and she also has a PNR series that I like much better than a lot of others that get more hype. The first book is: Sins of the Heart

C.S. Harris writes the Sebastian St. Cyr historical mystery series. It's truly a mystery series, not a romance but I swoon over Sebastian anyway. The first book is: What Angels Fear



Buddy Reads

Hip Hop: It looks like we've both read every JR Ward book except the latest: Envy

Jazz: Hexed by Kevin Hearne - You liked Hounded; I liked Hounded and this is definitely "on deck" for me.

Feed by Mira Grant - Nothing says the coming of fall and Halloween like zombies! I've been meaning to get to this one forever too.



Happy Reading!

[Mimmy]

Hi Mounika,

Here are my picks for you:

From Your TBR Shelf:
1. Pop: Surrender by Pamela Clare
2. Golden Oldies: The Girl with a Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
3. Rock: The Viper by Monica McCarty

From My Read Shelf:
4. Classical: Perfect for the Beach, by Lori Foster, Erin McCarthy and others
5. Country: Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, not exactly a cowboy, but it does take place in Texas. I see that you’ve read other SEP books, so why not try this one?
6. Adult Contemporary: Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare. This is book 1 of her I-team series. I’ve started this series and am now on book 3.
7. Indie: Girls Like Us: Fighting for a World Where Girls Are Not for Sale, An Activist Finds Her Calling and Heals Herself, non-fiction memoir by Rachel Lloyd

Buddy Reads:
8. Hip Hop: The Night Circus by Erin Morganstern is EVERYWHERE. We both enjoyed Water for Elephants
9. Jazz: In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks

Let me know what you think and happy reading!

[Dee]

Katherine!!

Here you go - hopefully one of these works for you!

1. Pop - Some Girls Bite (Chloe Neill) - Urban Fantasy set in Chicago...I'm waiting rather impatiently for book 5 that is due out in November; or Pleasure Unbound (Larissa Ione) - omg, sexy demons/vamps set in a demon hospital. LI has gone on my auto-buy list now.

2. Golden Oldies - Odd Thomas (Dean Koontz) - i've never read him, but heard good things; The Princess Bride (William Goldman) - I just read this book this last month and it was interesting comparing it to the movie; The White Queen (Phillipa Gregory) - i've heard good things about this series, but never read them.

3. Rock or - need I say more ;)

4. Classical - Burning Up - paranormal/urban fantasy - this is the book that made me want to read the Iron Duke or Wild & Steamy

5. Country - You don't have any Lorelei James on your shelves that I saw - the first one in the series is technically Long Hard Ride, but Cowgirl Up and Ride is one of my favorite in the series; or try Nate or The Bounty (Beth Williamson) - two different series by Beth Williamson, both historicals, one set post Civil War (Nate) and the other I love because the female is the one who is being hunted by the Bounty Hunter.

6. Adult Contemporary - Snow Angels - deep, dark and disturbing thriller set in Finland. Book 2 in the series is currently out and book 3 due out next year.

7. Indie - One, Two ... He is coming for you - I grabbed this one because someone recommended it to me as a nordic thriller and it was only 99 cents on kindle (if you have it) - otherwise, I think smashwords carries it. Or Angel Warriors - Stephani Hecht - I love that you had this book on your to-read - I loved it and look forward to reading more in the series.

8. Hip Hop - In Bed with a Highlander (Maya Banks) or Too Hot To Touch (Louisa Edwards)

9. Jazz - The Keeper - i'm actually doing a buddy read of this in another group next month, so would love to have you join in ;) or The Harlot - this one just looks really interesting.

[SandyC]

Hi Valerie!

It's an honor to pick for you this month!

From Your TBR
1. Pop:The Pillars of the Earth or The Red Tent


2. Golden Oldies:The Secret Life of Bees or The Hour I First Believed


3.Rock Nicholas or Envy


From My Read Shelf
4. Classical: Since I rarely read anthologies, I will recommend Classics here.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn or Dracula


5. Country:Unspeakable


6.Adult Contemporary:The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest


7. Indie: The Cape Ann or Come Back: A Mother and Daughter's Journey Through Hell and Back


Buddy Reads
8. Hip Hop: Then Came You


9. Jazz:Storm Born


I hope you find something you like on this list!

[Iris]

Lekshmy, I will get you my picks sometime tonight

[Cathy]

Lacy, I had a great time going through your TBR. I hope you find something in these picks that you enjoy.


From Their TBR Shelf:
1. Pop: Pick a book that you (or others) read and thought was a 5 star chart topper.Moon Called by Patricia Briggs I see you’ve read and enjoyed some urban fantasy and I think this is one of the best (after Rachel Morgan)
2. Golden Oldies: Pick a book that has been on their TBR list a long time. One for the Money by Janet Evanovich This series is cute and funny. (and the movie is coming out in January…can’t wait! I think Kathleen Heigl will make an amazing Stephanie Plumm.)
3. Rock: Pick a book that has a rockin’ hot body on the cover. Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon This is book one of a PNR series.

From Your Read Shelf:
4. Classical: Recommend a book written by a symphony of authors (more than one). Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews (actually husband/wife team) Fabulous urban fantasy series!
5. Country: Recommend a book that features a cowboy/cowgirl or a book that has a bucolic setting. A Matter of Class by Mary Balogh (set on a country estate) This is kind of a quick read but I really enjoyed it
6. Adult Contemporary: Recommend a book with an adult theme (sex, violence, drugs, murder etc). Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden This is a suspenseful romance….has sex and violence
7. Indie: Recommend a book by an independent author or a book you don’t think gets enough airplay. Talk of the Town by Karen Hawkins She is not known for her contemporary romance but this well done. It has a lot in common with Carly Phillips and I see you’re read and enjoyed some of her books.

Buddy Reads:
8. Hip Hop: Show that you’re hip and in the know by choosing a book that has been published within the last three months. One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost I love this series and it looks like you’ve enjoyed them also.
9. Jazz: Choose a book off their TBR shelf that you would be jazzed to read. Giving Chase by Lauren Dane I have read some other books by her and would love to start this series as well.

[Dee]

Heather it looks like your links went a bit funky ;)

Heather wrote: "Howdy Jasime. Welcome to this challenge and to GR from what I saw on your profile. Glad to have you!

After looking at your TBR list, I had some difficulties with this one, so I hope some of these..."