November - Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Cheryl, finished all of your recs back in message 215. Hope you got a good one.

[Kami]

Any picks for me? No? Boo hoo.

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

I know Kami. I try to have them done in the first 24 hours. The waiting is the hardest part. Having the deadline pushed back to the 3rd is really a LONG LONG LONG way away.

[Christine]

I have trouble getting links to work, but...

To help pass the time as we wait:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMyCa3...

[Dee]

ok Gigi...are you ready???

1. The Biggest Loser
Forever Amber - this actually intrigued me when I was looking at your TBR
The Winter Sea - I just finished this up today - solid 4 star, probably 4.5 but I need to mull a bit more.

2. Modern Family
Contemp - The Girl Who Chased the Moon - I love Sarah Addison Allen's work and this is probably one of my favorites
M/M - The One That Got Away - the man-whore (for lack of a better word) who falls for his friend
an a BDSM relationship - Come Monday

3. Channel Surfer
Honk If You Love Real Men: Four Tales of Erotic Romance
Mystery Writers of America Presents Death Do Us Part: New Stories about Love, Lust, and Murder - i'm reading this one right now and really enjoying it - true short stories and not fillers from other series.

4. Law and Order
Slightly Married - the first in Balogh's Bedwyn series - the last 2 books are my favorite, but they are all good
Some Girls Bite - my current UF series obsession - book 5 is due out this week and there was a killer cliff-hanger at the end of book 4, so I got to see what happens.

Dancing with the Stars
The Gargoyle - I know this was on your TBR, but its literary romance, for lack of a better word and the ending stuck with me for a while
Blindsighted - I didn't see many thriller/suspense on your shelves (but I did almost get lost in them) - so try Karin Slaughter out

6. That's So Raven
Anna and the French Kiss - I read this one the other month and liked it and unlike most YA, Anna is normal and her family is relatively so
Unwind - a YA Dystopian that I really liked and make me think

7. The Amazing Race
Canary Island Song - I picked this up at the library the other day, how about visiting the Canary Islands with me (off the coast of Africa), or we could try the British Virgin Islands with Swimming with the Dead

8. My Favorite Channel is
Sweet as Sin - have to admit that I've developed a crush on Gordon Ramsey and food shows this past year
or love me some sports - how about The Perfect Play (and bonus of having a hot guy on the cover!!)

[Gigi]

Whoooo hoooooo!!! Its christmas...its christmas!!! LOL

Wow, so I'm torn as always. I remember you saying The Gargoyle was really good. I've been eyeing it for a long time. So, I think I'm going to go with the Gargoyle.

I'm going to try to get Forever Amber, The One that got Away and Come Monday in as well. Thanks Dee!!!! Yayyyyy!

I'm going to add anything you recommended thats new to me to my TBR. LOL

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Penney wrote: "Tiffany, Sorry it's not been a good day. We're in the middle of an early snow storm (which is just all shades of wrong) and our power is out. I'm using my iPad to quickly jot this note, but I hav..."

Wow! And I'm heading to a top of 32 celsius (90F)! It's so humid today, I'm struggling to think of snow... (Not that we get it here :). Best wishes Penney!

[D.G.]

Photojim wrote: "I know Kami. I try to have them done in the first 24 hours. The waiting is the hardest part. Having the deadline pushed back to the 3rd is really a LONG LONG LONG way away."

Totally agree...it's even longer considering that this month has 31 days. :(

[Fran, Moderator]

Gigi wrote: "Whoooo hoooooo!!! Its christmas...its christmas!!! LOL

Wow, so I'm torn as always. I remember you saying The Gargoyle was really good. I've been eyeing it for a long time. So, I think I'm going ..."

Gigi,
Come Monday is free right now on Amazon- grab it if you haven't already, it's so good!

[Dee]

DG - that's why I did the sign-up's until the 28th...so its only 3 days, vice waiting for 4 days by doing them on the 27th ;)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

LOL - I'm constantly amused by the banter that occurs in this thread at this time of the month ...everyone waiting impatiently for their picks :)

[D.G.]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Wow! And I'm heading to a top of 32 celsius (90F)! It's so humid today, I'm struggling to think of snow... (Not that we get it here :). Best wishes Penney! "

I was taking a class in the City today (NYC) and an Australian classmate took some pictures when it started snowing. :)

[Dee]

have to admit was kinda hoping you'd pick a buddy road...oh wells! I'm planning on reading the Canary Island one for my around the world challenge if you wanna join in

Gigi wrote: "Whoooo hoooooo!!! Its christmas...its christmas!!! LOL

Wow, so I'm torn as always. I remember you saying The Gargoyle was really good. I've been eyeing it for a long time. So, I think I'm going ..."

[Tuğçe]

Hi Cathy, so here we go!

1. The Biggest Loser - The Time Traveler's Wife - this is one of the few books, we have in common, that I read but you haven't :)
Stray - I wanted to read this for a long while now but couldn't settle for it yet.

2.Modern family - One Day - one of my favourite books which is the only book I have re-read. So can't resist to recommend it.
Sweet Surrender - You read and liked Maya Banks so you might give this a try, however my favourite in this series is the second book but you might want to start with the first book.
Broken - you have read and liked Megan Hunt and this one I really liked. a little depressing but definitely a good one.

3.Channel Surfer - Under Her Skin- this was in your TBR
Interpreter of Maladies - Read this a few months ago and it was a well written book if you enjoy short stories...
Vampire Mine - you read the previous nine books so might want to go on, it is considerably short.

4.Law & Order - Like we need anymore series to start ;)
City of Bones - you liked Cassandra Clare so why not give this a try.
Divergent - after liking Hunger Games a lot, I read this and find it quite similar and just as good.
Fifty Shades of Grey - considering you are enjoying erotic reads, this one was something I really enjoyed.

5. Dancing with the stars - Ok, it is always hard to go out of comfort zone...
Promises or A to Z- this is a M/M romance but nothing disturbing or too hard on feelings, I liked the second book which was also the second book in the same series better but many reviews are happier with the formal one.
Game of thrones - one of my favourite epic fantasy books (I don't like fantasy so that's rare) this may not really be out of your reading range as you have some fantasy there but with the incest, violent and sex all over the place it is for sure out of manys comfort zone ;)

6. That's so raven - Vampire Academy or Bloodlines - you liked Richelle Mead so why not give one of these a try
Anna and the French Kiss - liked it and looking forward to the next one!

7.The Amazing race - England - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
India - Life of Pi
Alaska - How to Flirt with a Naked
Werewolf

8.My Favourite Channel is - Covet - as you fancy Ward and I like a PNR series (one of the very few tv shows I occasionally watch)
Pride and Pleasure - well I couldn't come up with more books in correspondence with what I watch because I am a serious F so this one was something I like to read ;)

Hope you can find something you like, it was really nice to wander in your shelves, my TBR suffers from it! IF you are not happy with what you get please let me know! I will try and do better...

Happy Readings....

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "Wow! And I'm heading to a top of 32 celsius (90F)! It's so humid today, I'm struggling to think of snow... (Not that we get it here :). Best wishes Penney! "

I was taking a class..."

Yeah - most of us don't see it until we travel :) I first saw/experienced snow in Hyde Park, London...

[Elise]

Kami, love the picks! Thank you. I'll definitely be reading Soulless first as I just got it in the mail. :)

[Elise]

Ruth Ann, here are your picks. I hope you find something good. Sorry for your wait. :)

From your TBR:

The Biggest Loser
The Help 444 Pages

Modern Family
Daughter of Lust

Channel Surfer
Ashes (Short stories)

From my read:

Law and Order
Secrets of a Summer Night Just finished the Wallflower series by Lisa Kleypas and loved it.
Wicked IntentionsI love Elizabeth Hoyt.

Dancing with the Stars
The Hunger Games

That’s So Raven
The Body Finder

Buddy reads:

The Amazing Race
Daughter of Smoke and Bone (Prague)

My favorite channel
The Peach Keeper
I like the movie channels and I thought this looked like it would make a good movie. :)

Enjoy. ♥

[Kami]

Jane (PS) wrote: "LOL - I'm constantly amused by the banter that occurs in this thread at this time of the month ...everyone waiting impatiently for their picks :)"

Very impatient. "The waiting is the hardest part."

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Kami wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "LOL - I'm constantly amused by the banter that occurs in this thread at this time of the month ...everyone waiting impatiently for their picks :)"

Very impatient. "The waiting is the hardest part." "

I could complain about not getting my picks, but I am on so many drugs I may have just missed it! And I haven't made my picks yet either.... I will, just waiting for that small window between pain and wanting to close my eyes when I feel pretty good. First, I'm going to close my eyes though...

[Dee]

@ Mountain Kat - no picks for you yet :( but none for me either

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Get better quickly MKat :)

[Julia]

Kimberly,

Yipee! I got back online. I'm going to be typing fast to get these picks posted for you. Let me know if you need different picks. I admit to only getting through a portion of your TBR (6000+ books!!!!).

The Biggest Loser Gone With the Wind or Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell.

Modern Family Sizzle and Burn

Channel Surfer The Crucible or A Tale of Two Cities.

Law and Order Both by Nora Roberts, either The Key Trilogy starting with Key of Light or the Sign of Seven Trilogy starting with Blood Brothers

Dancing with the Stars I don't see a lot of lighter reading on your lists so I can recommend just about anything by Jennifer Crusie, especially Bet Me or Agnes and the Hitman

That's So Raven I noticed Stuart Little on your TBR. It's a classic for a reason.

The Amazing Race. I so want to go to Ireland some day. Angela's Ashes.

My Favorite Channel is TCM. I love old movies. I've got 3 picks here...I wanted to give us more than 2 choices for a buddy read. The Godfather, Rebecca and The Thin Man.

[Gigi]

Dee wrote: "have to admit was kinda hoping you'd pick a buddy road...oh wells! I'm planning on reading the Canary Island one for my around the world challenge if you wanna join in

Gigi wrote: "Whoooo hoooooo..."

Dee- Are you up for Sweet as Sin? I'd love to read that one as a buddy read. Love those tortured heroes.

Fran wrote: "Gigi wrote: "Whoooo hoooooo!!! Its christmas...its christmas!!! LOL

Wow, so I'm torn as always. I remember you saying The Gargoyle was really good. I've been eyeing it for a long time. So, I thi..."

Oooh Fran! Thanks! I'm going`to get it now!

[Dee]

@gigi - yeah, lemme know when you want to do it - i think I have it already - if not i'll have to grab it

[Kimmy]

Hi "DG - Shameless Hussy" in Group 'B' - here are your picks! I really enjoyed going through your book shelves! I like the way you have your books organized! You have ALOT of books listed! lol, I really hope you can find something you may enjoy from my suggestions! And so here we go...
From their TBR/new to them

1. The Biggest Loser - A long book from your TBR - well War and Peace jumped out at me for obvious reasons, but another longish one I enjoyed would the the George R.R. Martin's Song of Fire and Ice series, starting with A Game of Thrones. Enjoying those.

2. Modern Family - contemporary or alternate lifestyle - I enjoyed Gods Behaving Badly - funny and different...

3. Channel Surfer - short stories - I just finished Lori Foster's The Night Before Christmas - quick group of short stories to get you into the Christmas spirit if you wish...

From your read
4. Law and Order - I didn't see any J.R.R. Tolkien books in your library, they may be there and I didn't see them, one of my favorite series of all time...The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings - I also enjoy the Janet Evanovich - Stephanie Plum series, and the first one was one of the best...One for the Money

5. Dancing with the Stars - recently read Emma Donoghue's book Room- definately NOT Romance Reading material, if you read this one, would enjoy your opinion, I liked it...

6. That's So Raven - I am going to add this one to my TBR list - Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

Buddy Reads
7. The Amazing Race - I've enjoyed Phillipa Gregory's books so far and plan to read The Red Queen at some point...

8. My Favorite Channel is... this one was tough to pick because I don't know if I have many comedic books on my TBR list but anyhow, this one was described as witty, so I'll put Amor Towles book Rules of Civility on my TBR list as it looks good and has gotten some good reviews...

So that's that! Hope you can find something you might enjoy! Kimmy

[Barbara ★]

Thanks Michelle. I've been meaning to read A Game of Thrones for a few months as it was recommended by my brother who swears it's fabulous. So I'm going to read that one this month.

[Barbara ★]

For Ashley Alexis:

Since your shelves are very heavy on M/M romance and not much else, I had a tough time choosing books for you but I came up with the following.

From YOUR TBR
1. The Biggest Loser:
or
2. Modern Family:
or (one of my favorite NR series)
3. Channel Surfer: I will be reading this in November so if you'd like to do a buddy read on this one, I can do it.


From MY Read shelf:
4. Law and Order:
or
5. Dancing with the Stars: a terrific futuristic detective novel with a female protagonist. Set in NYC in the future (2058) but not science fiction. Excellent series.

6. That's So Raven:
or

Buddy Reads: I can't BR either of these as I've read them both.
7. The Amazing Race:
Alaska Australia
8. My Favorite Channel: I don't have cable so netflix is my favorite channel. I like medical dramas like Grey's Anatomy and action movies.
or

Hopefully you will find something among these choices but if not, let me kn ow and I will repick for you.

[Gigi]

Dee wrote: "@gigi - yeah, lemme know when you want to do it - i think I have it already - if not i'll have to grab it"

Cool! As soon as I get it, I'll let you know. I'd like to aim for the next week if possible.

[Kimmy]

@ Dianne - Firefly -

Wow, thanks for the recs! My TBR list grows longer with each of these monthly challenges. How am I going to pick? I ended up putting all on my TBR list, lol. I will probably read Soulless this month if you want a buddy read. I decided I should also read Hounded as it's the second month in a row it was on my recs. The suggestions from from October and November PIFMC are both great, hmmmmm, what else to choose.... the organizers sure do a great job with this group and these challenges! *clap clap clap*

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Thanks Dee and Jane for the well wishes! Getting better daily, slowly, but daily. And thanks Dee for checking, saves me and my easily confused brain from having to double check!

[Dee]

we're actually doing pretty good on picks currently at 67% complete and picks have been up just over 24 hours

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Barbara wrote: "Thanks Michelle. I've been meaning to read A Game of Thrones for a few months as it was recommended by my brother who swears it's fabulous. So I'm going to read that one this month."

I know that I only gave this three stars. But I was pissed off at the time for another reason. It really is some of the best fantasy you will ever read. fantastic!

[Lili]

Hey MountainKat!
just got your list ready... I enjoyed picking for you and since we have a lot of books in common, I'm hoping you'll find something good here, if not let me know and I'll get you something else.

From your TBR/new to them
1. The Biggest Loser – Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, big ass book but sooo good!
2. Modern Family – Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, one of my favorite authors, this is a funny and so so sweet story.
3. Channel Surfer – This series by Lisa Kleypas has only 2 books so it’s a short one, Then Came You features Lawless Lily, she’s a wonderful character!

From my read
4. Law and Order – If You Dare by Kresley Cole or Magic Bites by Ilona Lewis, both are really good.
5. Dancing with the Stars – Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh, very interesting series, I love Singh’s books.
6. That's So Raven – either Graceling by Kristin Cashore or the The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, I’m not a fan of YA but these two are awesome!

Buddy Reads
I have these books in my tbr so if you want to, I’m game!
7. The Amazing Race – Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn
8. My Favorite Channel is... – Untamed by Crystal Jordan.

Happy reading!!

[Erin]

Shell wrote: "Erin wrote: "Shell here are your picks. It was fun looking through your shelves. Let me know if there's anything you don't like and I'll pick again. Hope you find something fun to read.

From ..."

I forgot to add that I'm not sure if I'll have time for a buddy read this month. However, I have read several times before, so even if I don't have time to read it again, I'd been glad to discuss it with you when you get your hands on a copy. It's one of my favorites. Maybe I'll try to get it on audiobook if the library has it. Then I'd have time to read it.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

I'm listening to at the moment (buddy reading with Vi). I love it so far :) Highly recommend it Shell...

[Erin]

Jane (PS) wrote: "I'm listening to at the moment (buddy reading with Vi). I love it so far :) Highly recommend it Shell..."

Is the narrator any good?

[Michelle]

Barbara - I'll be anxious to hear how you like the Game of Thrones. I've heard really good things too. Happy Reading!

[Michelle]

Ashleigh - thanks for your picks. I think I'm actually going to try a few of these: Pillars of the Earth [we'll see], The Ice Princess [definite], My Blood Approves [had this for a while and is time I get it read - so thanks], and the Vampire Academy [been wanting to read this too - highly recommended]. I would like to buddy on either The Pawn or Minion, so if you want to give these a go, send me an email. Thanks again!

[Cheryl]

Photojim wrote: "Cheryl, Cinci huh? I believe you are the closest PIFM person yet. Let's see if both of us being in Ohio has helped me find something you like. I hope the OH connection has helped me pick a winner..."


Thank you Photojim,
These are some great picks. I was already going to read Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea for one of my challenges so that one is taken care of. I've been thinking about starting Naked in Death this series.
How about we try
Total Abandon for the buddy read? Thanks again:) Cheryl

[Kimberly]

Julia wrote: "Kimberly,

Yipee! I got back online. I'm going to be typing fast to get these picks posted for you. Let me know if you need different picks. I admit to only getting through a portion of your TB..."

Thanks Julia!!!I love my picks!
I'm for sure going to read !
How would you like to read ??
Depending on time constraints I might read one or two of the others. You picked some really good ones!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Lili wrote: "Hey MountainKat!
just got your list ready... I enjoyed picking for you and since we have a lot of books in common, I'm hoping you'll find something good here, if not let me know and I'll get you so..."

Thank you for the picks Lili! I have to say at this point that Kiss an Angel is leading, but Magic Bites and Then Came You are calling me as well! And I have been wanting to start If You Dare forever.... Thanks again!

[~Melissa~]

Kerste wrote: "Melissa,

1. I usually hate this category because if something's been on someone's TBR for a long time, there's usually a reason, but since you've only been on here since April, maybe you just ha..."

Ok found more time to peruse your rec's; Will be listening to Grave Peril once avail from library, have put Vampire Academy as well as Flat-Out Sexy on hold as well. Wouldn't want to make you read Rachel Gibson again ☺. If you want to reread Flat out Sexy with me I can let you know when it becomes avail for me.
Have added to my ever growing TBR pileStranger, Bad Boys In Kilts, Nightwalker and I chose this Secret Ties instead of Forbidden Heat as it looked like from your review you didn't really like it but did like Secret Ties and would still meet criteria ~ prob won't get to these til the new year may be able to squeeze one into a dec challenge. Thanks again for all the great rec's!!

[booklovinrn]

Jane (PS) wrote:

Thanks for the picks. I am planning to read 2 or 3.

Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare
Men Out of Uniform: Three Novellas of Erotic Surrender by Maya Banks
Cowgirl Up and Ride by Lorelei James

[Mimmy]

Valerie ~Varuca~ wrote: "Hi Roxy- Here are your picks, I hope you like them. If not, let me know and I can choose again :)

Hi Valerie ~Varuca~!

Thanks for the picks. I'm reading Magic Bites, as it is highly recommended. I've had recommendations for Jill Shalvis too, so I will see what's available at my library.

I'd love to read Soulless for the buddy read! Let me know when you want to start.

[Lekshmy]

Hi Polina,

Please let me know if you want to change any book :)

1. The Biggest Loser -
Forever (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #3)by Stiefvater, Maggie * or Clockwork Prince (The Infernal Devices, #2)by Clare, Cassandra *


2. Modern Family - The Good Earth (Contemporary Classics(House of Earth #1) by Pearl S. Buck


3. Channel Surfer - Getting the Girl (Wolfe Brothers, #3)by Markus Zusak (256 pgs)

From your read
4. Law and Order (in all its iterations) – The Girl with dragon tattoo by Stieg Larsson. It is Good.. i finished only one book in the series.. plan to read other 2.

5. Dancing with the Stars - A Thousand Splendid Sunsby Khaled Hosseini

6. That's So Raven - Spoiled by Heather Cocks, Jessica Morgan

Buddy Reads
7. The Amazing Race - Rescue Me This is my buddy read for me . Paris and Vegas ...Who doesn’t want peek to Vegas

8. My Favorite Channel is... - Three Men in a Boat by Jerome . I love to watch Comedy 

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Cheryl wrote: "Photojim wrote: "Cheryl, Cinci huh? I believe you are the closest PIFM person yet. Let's see if both of us being in Ohio has helped me find something you like. I hope the OH connection has helped..."

Great! Just pick the day to start Total Abandon and I am there.

[Mimmy]

For Rebecca:

1. The Biggest Loser -
A Game of Thrones, George R R Martin or Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon

2. Modern Family - I just recently started these two series: Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead or Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill

3. Channel Surfer - This is a novella from Jeaniene Frost. We've both enjoyed Frost's Night Huntress series, so why not try another of Frost's work?
Happily Never After, from Jeaniene Frost

From my read
4. Law and Order -Two suggestions:
At Grave’s End, the Night Huntress series by Jeaniene Frost Or, Pamela Clare’s I-Team series about investigative reporters living in Colorado: book 1 is Extreme Exposure

5. Dancing with the Stars - I'm jumping out there and recommending Sarah Addison Allen: Garden Spells, The Sugar Queen or The Peach Keeper. I chose this author, because they’re set in the South and are influenced by magic.

6. That's So Raven - Here are my YA suggestions:
Hourglass by Myra McEntire, The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, <13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson

Buddy Reads
7. The Amazing Race -
Daughter of Sienna by Marina Fiorato or Surrender by Pamela Clare

8. My Favorite Channel is...I can watch hours of detective/spy shows, True Blood, The Tudors or The Borgias. I'm suggesting The Apprenticeby Tess Gerritsen, as I think it's a bit different from the other titles you've already read.

**Buddy Reads - if you are unable to participate in buddy reads this month, please provide choices for your partner and just let them know you won't be able to participate.
I am thinking of reading Soulless with Valerie ~ Veruca~ or A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught. Both of these are on your TBR list, let me know if you have any interest.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Erin wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "I'm listening to at the moment (buddy reading with Vi). I love it so far :) Highly recommend it Shell..."

Is the narrator any good?"

Yes - she is good. I wouldn't rave about her, but she reads it very well IMHO :)

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Kimmy wrote: "@ Dianne - Firefly -

Wow, thanks for the recs! My TBR list grows longer with each of these monthly challenges. How am I going to pick? I ended up putting all on my TBR list, lol. I will prob..."

I'm glad you liked them. I'm up for reading Soulless next month. I'll probably pick it up on my Kindle, so let me know when you want to read it.

[Kimmy]

Also, I think I'll try to get through Bet Me if I have time since you said it's one of your favs... if not November, then December... I am reading a book currently so when I'm finished we can start Soulless.