November - Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Lacy]

Carla wrote: "Lacy, hope there's something here that you like:

1. The Biggest Loser -Jane Eyre (this is just an ok book in my estimate, but so well-known it’s good to read)

2. Modern Family- The Girl wit..."

Hi Carla!
Thanks for the great pics. I am going to try to read two this month. I'm debating between Jane Eyre, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, and Very Valentine. I'll let you know what I decide.
I hope that you are enjoying your picks!

[Vi]

♡ K J ♡ wrote: "P.S. Anyone know who I'm suppose to pick for? I'm the LAST person on the list. But both people on the top are checked off. So do I just not pick for anybody? "

HI K J, you are supposed to pick for the person at the top of 'F' group - that is - Amy J . The tick means that the person has given their picks, not received their picks.

[Ashley♥Alexis]

Kerste wrote: "AshleyAlexis wrote: " Hey Kerste!!


From their TBR/new to them
1. The Biggest Loser - This Charming Man
2. Modern Family - Long Hard Ride
3. Channel Surfer ..."

well it's not that the story is BDSM cuz im ok with that but this is hardcore slavery. The book is pretty expensive, i was lucky to be loaned it on kindle. you might wanna go that route.

[~Melissa~]

♡ K J ♡ wrote: "Melissa wrote: " Picks for KJ

I hope I found something that interests you. Many of the books on your TBR pile are not published yet so I tried to give you more than one option on most of the topic..."

Yay! Glad you found some books to try. You can't go wrong with the BDB series, did I say how much I love that series,lol...enjoy!!

[Fran, Moderator]

Vi wrote: "Fran, let me know if you are going to read Like Water for Chocolate this month. I also have to read it for a challenge.."

Great Vi, I'll PM you and we can set up a time if you want :)

[Irina]

Picks For Penney

From their TBR/new to them

1. The Biggest Loser - recommend a long book from their TBR
You seem to be an obvious fan of Susan Elizabeth Phillips.. as am I, she’s just simply marvelous! So my pick for you is Call me irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

2. Modern Family - recommend a contemporary/ or a book featuring an alternate lifestyle - ]
Jinxed by Inez Kelly . Here is a book I haven’t been able to get out of my mind since the day I read it. Hope you like it too!

3. Channel Surfer - recommend an anthology, a book of short stories, or a short book of their TBR (for those of us with really short attention spans.
Here’s a short book from your TBR which seemed steamy to me He’s so shy by Lena Matthews .

From your read
4. Law and Order (in all its iterations) - in honor of one of the longest running series on TV, recommend a new to them series that you have read and enjoyed –
Nora Roberts is and forever will be my favourite author no matter how many amazing books I read.. She loves writing series my favourite one of them all would be the Macgregor series. It all starts with Playing with the odds .. I went through this series like an addict it was all I thought about all day long.. Hope I haven’t scared you and that you read them :P

5. Dancing with the Stars - recommend a book that is out of your partners comfort zone
Noticed you don’t have any Fantasy/ Magic with a combo of Chick Lit so I am suggesting you Completely Smitten by Kristine Grayson..

6. That's So Raven - recommend a YA or a book where a child/ren play a significant role
I am not too big on Young Adult books but Meg Cabot is one author whose books I’ve always enjoyed though not all her books are young adult the Mediator series is. So Shadowland the first book of the series.

Buddy Reads
7. The Amazing Race - recommend a book in a country you would love to visit in the future..
I would love to visit Paris the city of Love and of course the lovely Eiffel Tower so here is a book set in Paris.. Paris Hangover by Kirsten Lobe , which I am really looking forward to read

8. My Favorite Channel is... Star Movies.. so I am going to suggest to you a romance novel which has been converted to a movie. I am a huge fan of Nicholas Sparks with him you can never predict if it’ll be a happy or sad ending, very classy but epic book you might have heard of before The Notebook .
I keep reading this book on and off so, I guess that makes it a buddy read.. for me I can never read this book too many times.
Hope you enjoy and let me know what you think!

[Penney]

Thanks for the picks Reetuparna! Jinxed has definitely caught my eye, I'll see if I can get my hands on it :-)

[Jojo]

Moviemavengal wrote: "JoJo,

I hope you find something that you would like to read from this list.

From their TBR/new to them
1. The Biggest Loser - Tell Me No Lies by Elizabeth Lowell was on your list wi..."

Thanks Moviemavengal

I'm sure I'm going to read more than one and luckily I have a few of these already. - I love Elizabeth Lowell and Jennifer Crusie but can't get these for the kindle in the UK so I might have to splash out and buy the books instead.

I've been meaning to read A Game of Thrones for ages - I love the Wheel of Time and Sword of Truth series so this should be perfect and I already have this as well as the Sue Grafton and Charlaine Harris books.

Looks like November's taken care of.

[booklovinrn]

Suzanne

From Their TBR/New to Them

1. The Biggest Loser
Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

2. Modern Family
Good Girls Don't by Victoria Dahl
Dead Silence by Brenda Novak

3. Channel Surfer
Supernatural by Larissa Ione, etc.
Weddings From Hell by Maggie Shayne, etc

From My List

4. Law & Order
Bitten by Kelley Armstrong
The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter

5. Dancing with the Stars
Long Hard Ride by Lorelei James
Now You See Her by James Patterson

6. That's So Raven
Infinity by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder

Buddy Reads

7. The Amazing Race
The Guardian by Margaret Mallory
Lord Of The Isles by Debbie Mazzuca

8.My Favorite Channel
Too Hot To Touch by Louisa Edwards (Food Network)
The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton (All the sports my hubby watches so I do by default)

[Suzanne]

Erin B: Hi Erin! Sorry it took me so long to get your picks to you! I didn't get a chance to sit at my computer all weekend ;)

Categories

From Their TBR/New To Them

1. The Biggest Loser - Recommend a long book from their TBR:
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon: I loved this book, even though it was extremely long! It’s a historical romance but it has some time travel mixed into the storyline.

2. Modern Family - recommend a contemporary/ or a book featuring an alternate lifestyle:
The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen:
I wish Sarah Addison Allen would write books as often as James Patterson, I can never get enough of her stuff! My favorite is the Sugar Queen by far, but I’m a candy-holic 

3. Channel Surfer - Recommend an anthology, a book of short stories, or a short book of their TBR (for those of us with really short attention spans):
Out of this WorldJ.D. Robb: I’m not a big fan of anthology’s so I picked this one off your TBR list. I can’t read books out of order, especially short stories. So I start an anthology and then realize I’m reading book 3.5 in a series I’ve never read before and then I get irritated.

From Your Read

4. Law and Order (in all its iterations) - in honor of one of the longest running series on TV, recommend a new to them series that you have read and enjoyed:
Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison: This series cracks me up! Very funny!

5. Dancing with the Stars - recommend a book that is out of your partners comfort zone:
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card: This book is not a romance but it is a classic sci-fi novel. It blew my mind when I read it!

6. That's So Raven - recommend a YA or a book where a child/ren play a significant role:
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins: Ack! You haven’t read book 2?! Book 2 was my favorite!

Buddy Reads (I’m currently taking classes at the moment, so I won’t be able to do a buddy read)

7. The Amazing Race - recommend a book in a country you would love to visit in the future:
Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning: I’ve always wanted to go to Ireland. I have this dream that one day my best friend and I will get to go to Ireland and get drunk in an actual Irish bar. Real Guiness with real shepards pie, yummm….

8. My Favorite Channel is... - recommend a book that relates in some way to your favorite TV channel:
Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman: My favorite channel was the Sci-Fi channel when we had cable. I wished I had a chance to watch the TV version of Neverwhere, but I’ll have to see if it’s on Netflix or at the library!

[Suzanne]

Cathy wrote: "Suzanne

From Their TBR/New to Them

1. The Biggest Loser
Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

2. Modern Family
[book:Good Girls Don't|12..."

Thanks for the Awesome Picks! I'm definately going to try to read these:
The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter
Bitten by Kelley Armstrong
Dragonfly in Amber
Infinity by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Supernatural by Larissa Ione

and I'll see if I can get the others from the library!
THanks!

[Isabella]

Debbie wrote: "Hey Isabella, I am sorry for the delay but here is what I have come up with for you. If you don't find anything let me know.

From their TBR/new to them
1. The Biggest Loser -

For this month I guess I'll try The Host and Garden spells for it's the second time you recommend this latter to me, and last time I didn't find it at the library, but now my request was answered and I've got the book whew at last! :)
I'm also up to the buddy read The Girl with the dragon Tattoo and I'm wondering which date is good for you? for me it could be or at the beginning of the month or toward its end.

[Elke]

Lili,

Sorry for it being late...but here you go! Hope you find something you like...if not let me know and I will try again! Happy Reading!!

From your TBR
1. The biggest loser: It is you longest book on your shelf-Les Misérables by Victor Hugo
2. Modern Family: Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis. This one looks good...so good that it is going on my TBR!
3. Channel Surfer: Unbelievable (Fantasy/Tantalizing) by Lori Foster. She is one of my favorite authors....and this one is another one going in my TBR!!


From my read
4. Law & Order: Lori Foster's SBC series starting with Causing Havoc. I loved this series....well I am also a big UFC fan too! Or Sarah Maclean's Love By Numbers series starting with Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake-like this series a lot also!
5. Dancing with the stars: So much variety in your shelves that I was not sure what your "out of comfort zone" is. But Troublesome Creek by Jan Watson is a good start to a good Christian Fiction series.
6. Thats so raven: Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks. Really good book that has romance and mystery with a couple of children playing an active role in it.


Buddy Reads
7. The amazing race: I would love to visit England-When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer
8. Favorite channel: I watch all different channels so I chose a book that somewhat relates to one of my favorite shows this season "Once Upon a Time"-Awakened by a Kiss by Lila Dipasqua.


**Let me know about the buddy reads. I might be able to do one, but would have to have time to request them from the library.

[Sue]

Nancy wrote: "Sue,
If you let me know when you pick up Carbs and cadavers, I will be happy to do a Buddy Read for that one with you. I have it, so just let me know when you want to start. I think it is going to be good. "

I just checked my library account and I'm first in line for the book! I will let you know as soon as I am able to pick it up.

Sue-

[Elke]

Thanks for the picks Megan!

I will choose Taking Chase...I also recommended When Harry Met Molly to my person for a buddy read...that might be a possiblity towards the end of the month. I will let you know!

thanks again!

[Erin]

Suzanne wrote: "Erin B: Hi Erin! Sorry it took me so long to get your picks to you! I didn't get a chance to sit at my computer all weekend ;)

Categories

From Their TBR/New To Them

1. The Biggest L..."

No problem Suzanne. Thanks for the picks! So many that I want to read but November is a busy month. I'm gonna try for two and hope I can get through 3 if time allows. I'm gonna try to get a hold of Bloodfever and Out of this World. If I have time, I'm hoping to get to The Girl Who Chased the Moon. I keep hearing such good things about that author and I just haven't gotten around to reading this yet.

[Becky]

Yz the Whyz I have not forgotten you!
I just about have your picks ready and I plan to post them for you this evening when I get home from work!

[Mounika]

Grace wrote: "Mounika wrote: "Grace,
let me know if you have any problem with the picks
sorry for being late
hope you like them
From their TBR/new to them

1. The Biggest Loser - recommend a long book from thei..."
yeah..!! yeah..!! more highland lovers :)
I would love to read
In Bed with a Highlander with you. :)
let me know when you want to start.

[Penney]

Tiffanny wrote: "Penney,

Thank you for the awesome picks. I'm going to have to get back with you about the buddy read. I will most likely be able to do it when my students are on Thanksgiving Break, if you are w..."

Well, If you're interested in reading Daughter of Smoke and Bone we can jump on the bandwagon and join the current buddy read thread. I'm pretty sure I've seen a few people chatting about starting one and that way we can post when we'd like. :-)

[KJ Shadows]

Dear Amy Jay,
Sorry it took me awhile to figure out who I was picking for! Was kinda confusing this month for me...hah. Well here are my picks. If you don't like them I can always re-pick :) Let me know. We have a lot of different tastes.


1. The Biggest Loser - I picked this one because it has been sitting in your TBR shelf for awhile and I've actually read it! Believe it or not it wasn't that bad. While some people say its like twilight, it is MUCH more creative and better. I liked the first book best. It could stand alone. Evermore by Alyson Noel. Deals with a pyschic girl and her family dieing and all kinds of creepy things.

2. Modern Family - Violet Midnight by Allie Burke. I haven't read this one but it looked interesting in your pile. I figured a "normal" girl in california would be considered contemporary but I think there might be a hint of paranormal in it. But it looks really fun and was the best match I could come up with :) I mean people scared of trees? sounds freakin awesome.

3. Channel Surfer - The Princess & the Penis Yeah...there isn't really much to say except it sounds hilarious & its completely free. Infact you can read it on your computer or download it on your ebook from the link.

From your read
4. Law and Order (in all its iterations) - Divergent by Veronica Roth. First of the series. If your a fan of dystopian book this is a super +. I really enjoyed it and was a fun read! Also great if you want to try something new & its out of your comfort zones. The world is amazing and really makes you think.

5. Dancing with the Stars - Bloodlines by Richelle Mead. If you enjoyed Vampire Academy, reading bloodlines is kinda fun even though I didn't really enjoy the book as much as VA. VA is way better however its great to see some of the characters in this story also Adrian who is hilarious throughout the entire book.

6. That's So Raven - A Monster Calls by Siobhan Dowd/Patrick Ness. It's actually middle-grade/children's book but don't let that fool you. This will be a timeless CLASSIC! One I highly recommend adults reading. To some in may seem sad, but in reality it is beautifully written and so inspirational. One that I can see myself recommending a lot now, don't even think about it just go get the book asap lol. It's words and pictures are powerful, I was greately moved by it.

Buddy Reads
7. The Amazing Race - Wolf Tower by Tanith Lee. I know I've recommended it before but even though the world is NOT real I've always wanted to go to the city with clockwork people. I mean how cool is THAT? NOTHING competes with her world in this story. Ever.

8. My Favorite Channel is... - The Initiation and The Captive, Part I by LJ Smith. I watch Vampire Diaries & Secret Circle! Love them both. Read this book and it reminded me of THE CRAFT. If you watched that in the 90's you are officially cool. I love witches and its a good one on the subject of the old fashioned kind.

**Buddy Reads - I actually WONT be able to do buddy reads most likely because I'll be in Mexico for a week and making up hours at work after that. Fun Fun. But I provided a list anyways as stated.

[Dee]

wow - you guys are doing awesome, we are at 92% recommendations done! i'm going to go ahead and just PM ppl tonight as a reminder

[Joyce]

Dee wrote: "wow - you guys are doing awesome, we are at 92% recommendations done! i'm going to go ahead and just PM ppl tonight as a reminder"

Hi Dee my posts are up on message 304. I noticed my name was not checked off yet. Just so you don't get too crazy. LOL

[Amy J.]

♡ K J ♡ wrote: "Dear Amy Jay,
Sorry it took me awhile to figure out who I was picking for! Was kinda confusing this month for me...hah. Well here are my picks. If you don't like them I can always re-pick :) Let..."

Thanks for your picks! There are several books that I'd like to read.

I'd love to read Bloodlines, but I don't think that it's going to happen this month. I'm on my library's wait list for the ebook. I don't think it will be my turn until December. If I get it earlier, I'll definitely read it.

So, I think I'll plan on reading Divergent, Violet Midnight, and The Princess & the Penis

I'm looking forward to starting these books tomorrow.

Thanks again for the great picks.

[Dee]

yep - i just updated the list - it was a hellish day!

[Isabella]

Dee if you still need volunteers for the remix put me in if you want. And nice job by the way!

[Dee]

i'm good doing this part - i just suck at the tracking completion...haha!

[Kimberly]

I'll help if you still need voluteers for repicks too :)

[Alyssa]

Wow! So sorry, Moviemavengal, been going through a lot lately and totally forgot about this! Ok....here are my recs...

1. The Biggest Loser - I'd say
cause I adore her books and it's one of the longer books on your list.

2. Modern Family - hmm....how about . Looks cute enough. XD

3. Channel Surfer - ooh! how about . I like Angela Knight and Nalini Singh! ^__^

From your read
4. Law and Order (in all its iterations) - oh I so know this one!!! DEFINITELY try Jennifer Lyons' Wing Slayer Hunters series ( is the first book) or Pamela Clare's I-Team series, ( being the first book.) I love both series!

5. Dancing with the Stars - erm...um....maybe ? It's erotica. -shrug- I really have no clue here... =/

6. That's So Raven - I've always liked by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes. One of the first YA books I picked up and I still enjoy it.

Buddy Reads
7. The Amazing Race - honestly i couldn't find a book that fit this category, so i decided to take a book from a place I've been that I enjoyed greatly. is a book I have been wanting to read as well. I'm up for it if you are.

8. My Favorite Channel is... - I watch all sorts of paranormal and scifi shows all the time, so I am definitely up for reading either or . Both sound really good to me.

I hope you like my recs! Let me know if i need to go back and redo them! Happy Reading!

[Alyssa]

Gigi,
Sorry it took me so long to respond. I've been going through a bit of a rough time lately, and I'm still upset about it but...yeah.

Anyway, I will probably do Caine's Reckoning and/or Lover Eternal. However, Dirty sounded quite interesting. I'll post as I decide what I will pick up. ^__^ Thanks for the recs!

[Melanie (Moviemavengal)]

Alyssa wrote: "Wow! So sorry, Moviemavengal, been going through a lot lately and totally forgot about this! Ok....here are my recs...

1. The Biggest Loser - I'd say
cause I adore h..."

Alyssa,

Don't sweat it. I was taking a breather after the last challenge!

I have Covet and The Seducer on hand. Would you like to buddy read one of those?

Glad you recommended Unraveled. I loved the first, and don't know why I didn't dive into the second before now.

Thanks!

Moviemavengal

[Amanda]

Elsie,
Sorry you got this a little later than I hoped, but I hope you enjoy your picks.

From your TBR

1. The Biggest Loser~

Spirit Bound. This is one of the longer books on your TBR and I just love this series.

2. Modern Family ~ Under the Boardwalk.
This is more of a Adams family instead of Modern Family, but it is good and there are some laughs.

3. Channel Surfer~

I'll Be Home for Christmas I didn't see any short books on your TBR, but I'm halfway through this book and I'm liking it and it's just for the holidays coming up.

From my Read

4. Law and Order~
Blue Bloods ~ A lot of series that I wanted to give you, you've already read, but this is a good series.

5. Dancing with the Stars~
Good Girls Don't Notice you haven't read this series yet and don't have it on your TBR and I just finished the last book and just loved it.

6.That's so raven~ Vampire Kisses: The Beginning

Buddy Reads:

7. Confessions of a Shopaholic

8. My favorite Channel is: Shut Up and Kiss Me. I always recommend a Christie Craig book because everyone needs a good laugh!

[Amanda]

Cacophony wrote: "Hi Amanda!
You don't have much on your tbr shelf, so I had to go out on a limb a bit with these recs, but I did my best to pick books I really enjoyed and I thought you would like based on the book..."

Thanks Cacophony for the picks. I did like them. I'm gonna try and read Virgin River and Mr. Perfect this month. Virgin River
Mr. Perfect

[Alyssa]

Moviemavengal wrote: "Alyssa wrote: "Wow! So sorry, Moviemavengal, been going through a lot lately and totally forgot about this! Ok....here are my recs...

1. The Biggest Loser - I'd say
..."

I'm up for which ever one you'd like to do. I kidna wanna read Covet more than Seducer, but that's because I love my PNR. However, I've been trying to get into the historical/regency, so honestly--it's your choice. i may not have it for a while though, cause I gotta order it online. (no bookstore by me anymore. -cry-) or I can get it for my kindle. whichever. ^__^

[D.G.]

I can help with the repicks as well, Dee. :)

[Melanie (Moviemavengal)]

Alyssa wrote: "Moviemavengal wrote: "Alyssa wrote: "Wow! So sorry, Moviemavengal, been going through a lot lately and totally forgot about this! Ok....here are my recs...

1. The Biggest Loser - I'd say
[bookcov..."

Covet it is!

I'll set up the buddy read discussion. I like J.R. Ward's other series, but I think I started this one and didn't get into it for some reason. I'm not a big fan of the new angel obsession in paranormals, I guess.

Let me know when you're ready to start.

[Alyssa]

Moviemavengal wrote: "Alyssa wrote: "Moviemavengal wrote: "Alyssa wrote: "Wow! So sorry, Moviemavengal, been going through a lot lately and totally forgot about this! Ok....here are my recs...

1. The Biggest Loser - I'..."

We can do Seducer if you'd prefer, or we can do them both. I'm not opposed to the idea. ^__^ lol I'll let you know when I manage to get my hands on them.

[Dee]

gotcha on the list DG - looks like we might only need 1 or 2 this month

[D.G.]

Dee wrote: "gotcha on the list DG - looks like we might only need 1 or 2 this month"

Wow! That's great!

[Dee]

i only need rec's from 4 ppl, and 1 said they would have theirs done today

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Becky wrote: "Yz the Whyz I have not forgotten you!
I just about have your picks ready and I plan to post them for you this evening when I get home from work!"

No worries. I will be patiently waiting. : )

[Dee]

Yz is waiting patiently and i'm waiting not so patiently!

[Carla]

Lacy, sounds good, I hope that you enjoy what you pick. I have my pick on order :)

[Julia]

Brett wrote: "Julia
Hey! I hope you like the picks, if not then let me know and I'll pick some more for you

Brett,

My internet is FINALLY fixed. I love the picks. I'm up to reading either Dragon Down Under or Too Hot To Touch as a buddy read this month. Just let me know.

[Julia]

Kimberly,

I'm totally up for reading The Godfather. Let me know when you're ready to start.

Julia

[Ashley♥Alexis]

Hey Dee, You have marked in the first Post that Barbara has selected picks for me but I cant find them >.<

I'm even using the search function...

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Nairabell Sorry for the delay, its been a crazy week. I hope you find something you like, if not let me know and I can pick something else. Elise

Categories
From their TBR/new to them

1. The Biggest Loser – Many Bloody Returns - Tales of Birthdays with Bite

2. Modern Family - The Gargoyle

3. Channel Surfer - Strange Brew (Includes: The Dresden Files, #10.4; Sookie Stackhouse #9.1; Cin Craven, #1.5)

From your read
4. Law and Order (in all its iterations) - Kiss of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #1)

5. Dancing with the Stars - Skin and Bone

6. That's So Raven - The Book Thief (was one of my 3 Favourites of 2010)

Buddy Reads
7. The Amazing Race – Ain't Myth-Behaving

8. My Favorite Channel is... - A Killer Plot (A Books by the Bay Mystery, #1) (Mystery or PBS)

**Buddy Reads - Let me know if you want to do one of the buddy reads

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

AshleyAlexis wrote: "Hey Dee, You have marked in the first Post that Barbara has selected picks for me but I cant find them >.<

I'm even using the search function..."

It's Post #280. :)

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Dee wrote: "i only need rec's from 4 ppl, and 1 said they would have theirs done today"

That's me and they're done ;) but I haven't gotten any yet must be just rewards for being so tardy haha

[Ashley♥Alexis]

~KarenH~ wrote: "AshleyAlexis wrote: "Hey Dee, You have marked in the first Post that Barbara has selected picks for me but I cant find them >.<

I'm even using the search function..."

It's Post #280. :)"

Thanks Karen, No idea how i Missed that >.<

[Kimberly]

Julia wrote: "Kimberly,

I'm totally up for reading The Godfather. Let me know when you're ready to start.

Julia"

Julia,
I'm going to see if I can borrow it from my father in law. I'll let you know tomorrow if I can get it from him or if I have to get it from the library.