October - Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Shell]

Macwolf01 [Elise] wrote: "Hi Shell Here are your picks, hope you find something you like. Elise"

The Grave Yard Book by Neil Gaiman: I have that one, but can't bring myself to read more than the first few chapters so far. I start to cry over the beginning. :(

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen ~Classic Just picked this one up for my Nook, so definately a read for me this month.

Country: Rough Raw Ready by Lorelei James~Er I just finished the 3rd book, so I'm not sure I'll get to #5 this month, but a good rec.

Adult Contemporary: Breaking Point by Pamela Clare~CR Ohh another good one, but I'm one of those readers who has to read in order, and I've not begun book 2 yet :(.

Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater ~YA/PNR This one I have on hand as well, so if you want to Buddy Read this, I'm in!

Recap Will read: and will Buddy Read

[Vi]

MountainKat wrote: "Thanks for the great picks Vi! I know I am going to read Exclusively Yours, I have wanting to start these books for a while now! I hope to get a few more in too, if I can decide which ones to read! So many of these are books I have been wanting to read - Glory in Death, Bloodfever, and Mine to Possess have be taunting me - I need to get back to those series! But I also want to start new series with Corralled, Take Me, Dragon Bound and Magic Bites too. And then there is Black HIlls that I have ignored for too long already! Seriously, how am I going to choose?! I guess I will just have to see what mood I am in when I finish the Shannon Stacey book! Thanks again! =) "

You'll definitely like the Shannon Stacey book. I might do a re-read if I could find the time but I can't :(. I'm glad that you liked the picks - too many choices in your TBR that it was difficult to limit myself to 2 or 3 choices.

[Tuğçe]

Dee wrote: "I hate waiting for my picks!!! :("

Me too!!!!

[Shellbelle]

Mounika wrote: "hey Shellbelle,
here are my picks for you:
From your TBR shelf:
1.pop:Dreaming of You by author:Lisa Kleypas|27847]
2.golden oldies:Mini Shopaholic by
Sophie K..."</i>

Thanks for the great picks!!! You did a great job and even though I know I won't get to them all in october I will be adding a lot of those to my TBR mountain☺ I WILL def. be reading...
[bookcover:The Duke And I and I really want to give it looks amazing! These were both the Buddy Reads, so if you want to read either one with me let me know☺

[Brett]

Pollyanna wrote: "Hi Brett here are your picks:

From Your TBR:

1: The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson I haven't read this yet but I have heard that it is really good.
2. [book:Fahrenheit..."

Thanks for the picks! I'm going to definitely read one from each category and then go from there. Are you able to do the buddy read?

[Shellbelle]

[image error]Cathy, here are you October Picks! Hope you find something you like☺

From Their TBR Shelf:
♦Pop:
1.Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson (#1Chinook Hockey) *I love her, she is one of my fav. authors ever and this series rocks!
2. Awaken Me Darkly (#1Alien Huntress) by Gena Showalter *I noticed you had read some of her other books, and in my opinion this is her best series...period!!! (I do ♥ the lords though too;)

♦Golden Oldies:
1.Nice Girls Don't Live Forever (#3Jane Jameson) by Molly Harper *you have read the rest of the series and the 3rd is the best IMO!
2.The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook *This book looks so good, and it's been hanging out in your TBR for a few months☺

♦Rock::
1.Blood Law by Karin Tabke
2.Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis *♥ her!


From Your Read Shelf:
♦Classical:
1. The Lady Most Likely in 3 Parts by Julia Quinn and others
2.Haunted by Your Touch by Jeaniene Frost and others

♦Country:
1.Corralled (#1Blacktop Cowboys)by Lorelei James *I noticed you started the Rough Riders series, and this series by her is really good to!
2.Cowgirl Up (#3Rough Riders) by Lorelei James *you have read the first 2 and the series only gets better...in fact the 3rd is my second fav. in the series!

♦Adult Contemporary:
1.Backstage Pass (#1Sinners on Tour)by Olivia Cunnings *this book (series) is amazing! Def. a steamy read☺

♦ Indie:
1.And One Last Thing by Molly Harper *This is without a doubt one of my fav. books and most people read her PNR instead of giving this a try...but when they do they fall in love!


Buddy Reads:
♦Hip Hop:
1.The Darkest Surrender by Gena Showalter *this just came out and you have read the rest of the series!

♦Jazz:
1.Changeless by Gail Carriger *you didn't have this on your TBR, but you had read the first and I just read Soulless too so I thought I would rec. Changeless!


I loved going through your tbr bookshelf! I found some books to add to my ever growing mountian☺

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Shell wrote: "Macwolf01 [Elise] wrote: "Hi Shell Here are your picks, hope you find something you like. Elise"


I'm in for Shiver, I'll ask my niece for it I bought it for her but always say I get to borrow them.

[Laurie]

For Lauren

From Your TBR List:

1. Pop: Stieg Larsson: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
2. Golden Oldies: Stephen King - The Shining
3. Rock: Karen Marie Moning - The Dark Highlander

From My Read List:

4. Classical: Jennifer Crusie/Bob Mayer - Agnes and the Hitman
5. Country: Kathryn Long - Oklahoma Gold
6. Adult Contemporary - David Baldacci - Split Second
7. Indie: Sherrill Bodine - A Black Tie Affair

Buddy Read:

8. Julie Garwood - The Ideal Man
9. Michelle Madow - Remembrance

(I've never done a buddy read and don't know how it'll work out since I work and sleep weird hours)



If these choices don't suit, let me know!

[Erin]

Thanks for the pick Julia. So many great choices. I wish I could read them all, but I think I'll start with 3 for now. I've heard a lot of good things about Dragon Bound so that one is first on my list. I'm also gonna try Black Gold. And if you want to do a buddy read of A Discovery of Witches I am definitely up for that. I hear it's excellent. I think I can pick up a copy in the next few days, so let me know if and when you want to start it. I'd love to read Strong Spirits too as I love books set around where I live, but my library doesn't seem to have a copy. I'll keep an eye out for it though.

Julia wrote: "Erin,

I had a great time looking at your TBR. I've jotted down some books to add to my TBR.

From Their TBR Shelf:
1. Pop: Dragon Bound Great book and I really liked the second o..."

[Laurie]

Jojo wrote: "Hi Laurie

This is my first pick it for you so hope it’s all OK – here are your picks

From my TBR Shelf:
1. Pop: Open Season by Linda Howard – I noticed that like me you’ve read..."

Thanks JoJo - great choices!

[Erin]

Yz the Whyz wrote: Love the recs. Wish I have enough time to read them all. Usually I get to do only one, so I have a tough time choosing. I'm going to go with one where I already have the book. I'm going to read ...

I'm glad you like them. I loved Bonds of Justice and that entire series. Hope you have time to find and read Dark Predator. I'm excited to read it.

[Victoria]

Jessica wrote: "Flame,

I noticed that we did not have a lot of books in common, but I had fun picking these and I hope you like them. If not, let me know and I'll try again.

From Their TBR Shelf:
1. Pop: [book:O..."

Thanks Jessica! The picks are awesome and I love them:)

[Lauren]

Hi Yz the Whyz!
Thanks for the awesome picks. You are giving me a great reason to read some of the books that have been on my TBR for a while.

I will definitely read A Certain Wolfish Charm and I'd love to do a buddy read.

I will also try to get to A Hunger Like No Other (thanks for the link to the Novella), and maybe Eternal Hunter as well. I love Cynthia Eden's Fear series.

[Katie]

~Megan~ wrote: "Katie wrote: "I'd be happy to do a buddy read on First Grave on the Right. It looks good! Just let me know when you want to start it."

I've got the book, so I'm ready when you are!"

Sounds good, I'll go buy it soon and we'll start it Oct. 1 :)

[Ashley♥Alexis]

Dee~
I'm so excited to pick for you. Since we have such similar taste I love cruising your bookshelf!! I hope I recommend something you wanna pick up this month.

From Their TBR Shelf:
1. Pop: Beyond Eden- I haven't read this one yet even though it's been on my tbr list for awhile. All of my [goodreads] friends who have read it gave it 5 stars. So i'm sure it's really good.
2. Golden Oldies: Baby Love- has been on your tbr since june 2010...I think it's time to check this one out. I haven't read this one but i ♥Catherine Anderson.
3. Rock: This was a hard one! I kept looking for a cover with a guy who had a tramp stamp but alas he was not to be found =( I finally settled on Bound for the Forest cuz thats pretty sexi.

From Your Read Shelf:
4. Classical: This was an easy one because i am such a sucker for Jennifer Crusie. I instantly thought of Don't Look Down for you.
5. Country: Star Bright is by Catherine Anderson... enough said.
6. Adult Contemporary: Claimed by the Wolf is a really great read if you wanna read about sex with supernatural beings. The plot would have been AMAZING if it wasn't for all the sex. It's like 100pages of sex with different people in amazing positions in then 20 pages of plot. I enjoyed the sex though. So... wanna read about sex? check out this book cuz it's got sex in it. get my point yet? =}
7. Indie: There are a lot of authors i'd like to plug right now but i;m going to suggest My Summer of Wes by Missy Welsh since you own it and havent read it yet.

Buddy Reads:
8.Hip Hop: Second-Guessing Fate came out a few days ago, looks interesting.
9.Jazz: i'd be down for Purge or With The Band

[Ashley♥Alexis]

Tugce Nida wrote: "Hi AshleyAlexis,

Sorry, I kept you waiting... I hate the few days after the pairings until I receive my recs so here are yours. Hope you can find somethings you like, if not please let me know an..."

Hello Again!

So I think I'm going to read:

Redeeming Love

and for the buddy reads i'd like to tackle:

Boy Meets Boy and/or Hush, Hush

[Dee]

yay, thanks ashleyalexis - sooo many choices!! immediately looking I want to do Beyond Eden because i've loved talking to Kele the last few days. Also Bound for the Forest because it sounds interesting and My Summer of Wes (hopefully, I can fit this into the m/m bingo challenge). I had to return Purge to the library, but let me see if i can grab it again because i can use it for several other challenges

[Pollyanna]

Brett wrote: "Pollyanna wrote: "Hi Brett here are your picks:

From Your TBR:

1: The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson I haven't read this yet but I have heard that it is really good.
2..."

I will try and get Some Girls Bite if you want to do that one?

[Tuğçe]

Dee wrote: "yay, thanks ashleyalexis - sooo many choices!! immediately looking I want to do Beyond Eden because i've loved talking to Kele the last few days. Also [book:Bound for the Forest|12..."

Hey Dee! you got your recs, lucky you!!!

[Tuğçe]

AshleyAlexis wrote: "Tugce Nida wrote: "Hi AshleyAlexis,

Sorry, I kept you waiting... I hate the few days after the pairings until I receive my recs so here are yours. Hope you can find somethings you like, if not pl..."

Glad you find something you like. I am ok with both of them, I have them in my e-reader so let me know
when you are ready and we can do the buddy reads.

[Victoria]

Hey Sarah!

Here are your picks! :)

From Their TBR Shelf:
1. Pop: Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2. Golden Oldies: The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting
3. Rock: Dangerous Highlander by Donna Grant

Night Pleasures is the first book (or 2nd if you consider Fantasy Lover to be the first) in Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Dark Hunter Series. I absolutely adored that series and while I felt that this wasn’t the best, it was still absolutely amazing to me. The first time I read it, I didn’t love it as much. But the second time I read it, I really did love it. For The Body Finder, I thought it looked like a pretty cool book and it was added to your TBR almost 2 years ago! For Dangerous Highlander, it was the only book I could find with a guy with a hot body! Except his hair! I dunno, I don’t like guys with so long hair:P Heh, but the book does look good too!

From Your Read Shelf:
4. Classical: I am Number Four by Pittacus Lore (James Frey and Jobie Hughes.)
5. Country: A Man to Call My Own by Johanna Lindsey
6. Adult Contemporary: Mercy by Jodi Picoult
7. Indie: Strangers by Barbara Elsborg

I read I Am Number Four last year and found it to be pretty good. The beginning is a little boring but the action at the end was simply captivating. I loved A Man to Call My Own both times I read it, and its by one of my favourite romance authors! As for Mercy, it’s my favourite Jodi Picoult. I do like the book, though I admit it gets dry at times. I just finished reading Strangers today and felt that it was a great book! The themes talked about in the book were stuff I have never really read about so it was an eye-opener. The book was written very well, even though the middle tends to get a bit boring.

Buddy Reads:
8. Hip Hop: One Night in London by Caroline Linden
9. Jazz: Intertwined by Gena Showalter

I would be interested in doing a buddy read should you want it! So I chose One Night in London as it looked pretty good and I feel its worth a try! Intertwined grabbed my attention from the moment I saw it. I don’t really read YA, but if the book’s good enough, I have no problem reading them!

Alright, so these are my picks for you! Hope you enjoy reading them the way I enjoyed picking them! :)

[Sarah]

Thanks so much for the recs Flame! You did a great job!

I'm leaning toward Night Pleasures and The Body Finder right now. I've added Mercy and One Night in London to my TBR!

Thanks again!

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Dawn, I ordered Darkest Night from the library this AM. Unfortunately I'm not first on the list so I'll have to see when it comes in. Thank you again for the picks. I have to say that is the fastest I've ever had picks in this challenge! And there is a decent variety as well. Hopefully I don't miss it when you find that elusive ninth book rec. To make sure I don't, drop me a PM if you could. Thanks again!

*edit - when I stop back in the library this weekend I'll try to pick up the Home Improvement again. I'll let you know if they have it so we can do a buddy read.

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Nairabell, the library had My Favorite Witch, just not by Lisa Plumley. So I found it at the used book store last night. Since it's in my possession, just let me know when you want to do the buddy read and I'm all over it.

[Caroline]

Shirley wrote: "Caroline wrote: " Shirley

Hello! I'm picking for you this month:-) I've had fun going thru your books lists!! I've added a few to mine!! Here we go!

From Your TBR List
1. Pop: The Hunger Ga..."</i>

<b> Hey Shirley</b>
Glad you liked your picks! If you need any help please just ask, Being your first PIFM! I would love to read [book:The Darkest Hour with you! I just need to find a copy! If you can bear with me will let you know when I have one!! x x

[SandyC]

Carla wrote: "For Sandy--Forgive my lack of formatting--I'm new at this. You have a huge to-read list; I had fun going through it. I hope that one of these sounds good to you!

From Their TBR Shelf:
1. Po..."


Carla, thanks for the great recs! Wow, it's so hard to choose! Last night I finished
The Private Diary of Mr. Darcy so I am in an Austen-esque mood and I already have Persuasion on my Nook. I would love to read The Gap Year. I just put it on hold at the library, but I am number 4 on the list so it's unlikely I'll get in October. I can get the Kleypas books and Nanny Returns right away.

So...I'll just grab these books and see what my mood is this month!

Thanks again!

[Sana]

Hi, Karen K.!

Wow, I had a fun time going through your huge TBR shelf.
So I really hope you like the recommendations. As for the buddy read, do let me know if you are up for it.


From Their TBR Shelf:
1. Pop: The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
Well, I rated this one five stars because the leading characters were romantics, their emotions ran deep and they had an aura of serenity. Suffice it to say that the book is thought-provoking.

2. Golden Oldies: Never Lie to a Lady by Liz Carlyle
This seemed pretty interesting to me and I noticed that your TBR shelf isn't very old. But this book went straight to my TBR!

3. Rock: The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks
Well, apart from the hot bod, the synopsis also perked me up. I think this would be a pretty good read.



From Your Read Shelf:
4. Classical: Click by Various Authors
I haven't read that many books with more than one author. Click is written by ten authors, but the story is so beautiful that I couldn't resist recommending it to you.

5. Country: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
Again, not many books with country settings but Rebecca is a classic and should be read once by everybody. Thus, the recommendation.

6. Adult Contemporary: Lessons From a Scarlet Lady by Emma Wildes
This novel was recommended to me and it is a very, very good read. It sheds of the usual historical romance buildup because it is set after marriage.

7. Indie: Line of Scrimmage by Marie Force
I have only read this book Marie Force but I think she has a lot of potential and so I recommended it to you.



Buddy Reads:
8. Hip Hop: Ripple by Mandy Hubbard
I have been meaning to get around reading this and it is pretty recent. The synopsis is very interesting.

9. Jazz: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Well, we both have it on out TBR and I have heard such good things about the Mortal Instruments series that I just have to read this; so better late than never.



That's it for the pick ups.
Enjoy,
Sana

[Sana]

Valerie wrote: "Hi Sansa,

Here are my picks for you. I hope you find something you can enjoy!...

Hi, Valerie!

I love the recs! But I must say that I am very confused between The Hunger Games, Delirium, Uglies and Blood Law. Beautiful Creatures and Heaven, Texas doesn't look so bad either.

Anyhow, if you're up for a buddy read on Chain Reaction do let me know as I don't think I will be able to get Blood Wounds this coming month.

Sana

[Elise]

Hi, Caroline! I enjoyed going through your books, I think we have similiar taste. Sorry you had to wait so long for your picks. :)
I'm definitely into buddy reads so let me know!

From your TBR:

Pop:
My Sisters Keeper: Jodi Picoult
The only book on your TBR that I gave 5 stars. I need to read more. ;)



Golden Oldies:
The Ice Cream Girls: Dorothy Koomson
This has been on your TBR the longest.


Rock:
Beyond the Highland Mist: Karen Marie Moning


From my read shelf:

Classical:
Where’s My Hero: Lisa Kleypas, Julia Quinn, Kinley Macgregor
I’ve only read one of the stories, but I have no other books with multiple authors.


Country:
Sister Mine: Tawni O’Dell
Not technically about a cowgirl, but the cover does have a cowboy boot on the front. :D


Adult Contemporary:
Secrets of Eden: Chris Bohjalian


Indie:
Delirium: Lauren Oliver



Buddy Reads:

Hip Hop:
The Taker: Alma Katsu


Jazz:
The Last Werewolf: Glen Duncan , Sister: Rosamund Lupton, Before I Go To Sleep: S.J. Watson, The Peach Keeper: Sarah Addison Allen, The Body Finder: Kimberley Derting, OR Halfway to the Grave: Jeaniene Frost :D







Hope you find something good!

[Elise]

Ananda wrote: "Elise wrote: "Ananda wrote: "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 ..."
Ananda, you did a great job. I'm excited.
We can start that book this weekend or next week if you want. :D

[KJ Shadows]

Mandy wrote: "Goodness. Such check mark drama. :-P The check marks are simply so I can track who, at the end of the deadline, has not given recommendations. Please note that I am only one person, who works and h..."

I think people were just wondering what the check marks mean? So people checked means they didn't give it? I was just confused... this thread is like HUGE already!! man its so hard to keep up with everybody! lol crazy

[Vi]

People with tick marks near their name means they gave their recs to the person below them. So if you want to check who got recs, check if the name above them is ticked. I hope I make sense.

[KJ Shadows]

Vi wrote: "People with tick marks near their name means they gave their recs to the person below them. So if you want to check who got recs, check if the name above them is ticked. I hope I make sense."

Yeah I get it now. :) okay

[Ana]

Elise wrote: Ananda, you did a great job. I'm excited.
We can start that book this weekend or next week if you want. :D

Great! I am so happy you like what I've picked for you. So weekend sounds great..We'll be reading . I was really hoping to read this soon, so this is a great opportunity. Are we supposed to open a thread around here for a buddy read, or?

[Vi]

Patience is a virtue. I can be patient. I so can. *Repeating*

Mandy, I can help with the remix picking, if needed.

[Dee]

ditto...Mandy if you need someone to redo picks, i'm in

[Rebecca]

Sarah wrote: "I'm really glad I was able to find some books for you to read! When did you want to start the Buddy Read of Forever? I already have a copy so I don't have to go to the library or anything. I've been putting off reading it because I don't want it to end! haha

BTW Persuasion is my all time favorite book! I've read it multiple times! I hope you enjoy it!
..."



I have the book so I can start the buddy read anytime. I am glad you chose Persuasion I have been reading alot of Austen lately and look foward to reading it.

[Isabella]

Ana wrote: "Isabella wrote: "Ana,
Here's your picks for this month. I hope you find something you would like to read, and thanks for accepting me as a friend.

*FROM THEIR TBR SHELF


Hi Ana I'm glad you found something in my recs both book: The spymaster's Lady] and The Hunger games are on your TBR. I didn't read the first but the latter I think you're going to like it. Sorry for Paulo Coelho's book but fortunately I've put another option with it, I thought you may like That Summer In sicily, I read this book in the Português version and I liked it a lot.
Have a nice day!
Isabella

[Gigi]

Hi Kami!

Thanks for the awesome recs. I'm going to pick Sleeping with the Devil. Let me know when you get First Grave On The Right.

Thanks again.
Gigi

[L-D]

Christine wrote: "Lan-Dinh,
At last I've got you're recommendations!

This is my first pick it for me challenge, and I must say it was an adventure. So many of the books I wanted to recommend you’ve either alre..."

Great picks! I like that you picked some that I've never heard of before. I think I will try to do 3 books. Both Rosemary and Rue and A Hunger Like No Other have been on my TBR shelf for awhile but I'm going to pick a Hunger Like No Other because it's been sitting there the longest. Then I think I would like to pick from one of the recommendations you gave that I've never heard of before. So between these books, which would you say is your favorite?


And then finally I have had Succubus Blues on my TBR list for a while also. I'd love to do a buddy read of that book! I would do Demon Angel because I've read all the other books in that series, but that one is not available on eBook.

[Mounika]

♥Shellbelle♥ wrote: "Mounika wrote: "hey Shellbelle,
here are my picks for you:
From your TBR shelf:
1.pop:Dreaming of You by author:Lisa Kleypas|27847]
2.golden oldies:Mini Shopaholic ..."

I am really excited... lol...
I really wanted to read
I think we can do it for the buddy reads..
So when can we start reading?? :-)
~happy reading

[Christine (Cagnes)]

SheSwitches wrote: "OOOOOOooooo. Good picks. I think the new & shiney is gonna win. It's been quite some time since I read a highlander type of read...& this one is Maya Banks...sold :D
So, I'm up for a buddy read with this one if you'd like. {but I'm reading this one either way-yay!} "

SheSwitches - sounds good, just lmk when you plan to start!

[Christine]

Lan-Dinh wrote: "Then I think I would like to pick from one of the recommendations you gave that I've never heard of before. So between these books, which would you say is your favorite?."

Of those four, I would say 'Mark of the Demon' was my favorite.

I'd be happy to do a buddy read of Succubus Blues. I've never done a buddy read. How does that work?

[Gigi]

Hi Jo!

I try to get recs done by the first day/next day latest, but I'm actually in Hawaii on vacay and was scrambling to pack and catch a plane on those days. Sorry for the delay. I started your list on Tuesday, but fell asleep. LOL

It was really interesting to go through your shelves. I hope I've picked something that interests you! If not, I'll be happy to pick again.

TBR
1. Pop: Jezebel's Wish by A.J. Nuest
2. Golden: The Wedding Night by Linda Needham
3. Rock: Written on Your Skin by Meredith Duran

My Read Shelf
4. Classical: What Happens In Vegas...: Hot For You\Stripped\Red-Handed\The Deal by Anya Best/Jodi Lynn Copeland/Lauren Dane/Kit Tunstall
5. Country: The Endearment by Lavyrle Spencer (great Americana love story about a Swedish farmer)
6. Adult Contemporary: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley or Naked in Death by J.D. Robb or Dirty by Megan Hart
7. Indie: Duncan's Bride by Linda Howard (deserves more airplay)

Buddy Reads
8. Hip Hop: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
9. Jazz: A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin

Happy Reading!!!

[L-D]

Christine wrote: "Of those four, I would say 'Mark of the Demon' was my favorite.

I'd be happy to do a buddy read of Succubus Blues. I've never done a buddy read. How does that work?"

Hey everyone - Christine and I need some advice. What are suggestions for conducting a buddy read? Who has done them before and what do you feel works the best? This will be my first buddy read with Christine and I'm also doing a buddy read of Hunger Games with Leslie.

[Dee]

most of us start threads in the Dare you to read section - put the book title and the month, that way, others can join in if they want. You can structure it how you want - I think most of us just do a read at your own pace, talk about thoughts during the book

[Mandy]

Create a new topic with the title of your book in the Dare You to Read thread and state that it's a buddy read for October.

Example of a buddy read from last month.

[Mandy]

Thanks for offering to help, Vi and Dee!

[L-D]

Mandy - I can help with re-picks. Thanks for the buddy read info!

[Kim]

Diane ~Firefly~

Here are your picks! This is my first time playing so I am VERY rusty!!! :) Let me know if nothing interests you.

1. Pop: Pick a book that you (or others) read and thought was a 5 star chart topper.

I picked . It reminded me a little of Hunger Games which I loved and saw that you had also read.

2. Golden Oldies: Pick a book that has been on their TBR list a long time.

I saw that you had added about 18 months ago. I read this one to my kids and we had fun with it.

3. Rock: Pick a book that has a rockin’ hot body on the cover.

OK, this one is going to be a stretch, LOL! I don't really have any books on my shelves with covers that have hot bodies so I picked this one:



You can't see the guy very well on the cover, BUT in the description for the book it says he is HOT! :)

From Your Read Shelf:
4. Classical: Recommend a book written by a symphony of authors (more than one).

I found two books on my read shelf that had two authors:

and

5. Country: Recommend a book that features a cowboy/cowgirl or a book that has a bucolic setting.

I don't have many westerns on my read shelf, but I read this one and loved it.



6. Adult Contemporary: Recommend a book with an adult theme (sex, violence, drugs, murder etc).

I read this book by Diane Chamberlain and plan to read more by her.




7. Indie: Recommend a book by an independent author or a book you don’t think gets enough airplay.

I don't read many independent authors, but here is a couple of that I have read/heard of.



- This author is not independent anymore, but when I read the book she was.

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.



I have read lots of good things about this book and can't wait to read it. I heard it has a good romance. :)

9. Jazz: Choose a book off their TBR shelf that you would be jazzed to read.



I have this one on my Kindle, but haven't got around to reading it yet.

I hope you can find something that interests you. Our tastes are pretty different.