December - Pick it For Me! Challenge

[Pam]

Fran-
I really wanted to get your picks up tonight but not done with work for tomorrow yet. Cannot procrastinate any longer. Tomorrow...I promise!

[~Megan~]

Sounds good, Heather!!

[Alyssa]

Darn! I missed this one! >.< Oh well. :(

[Fran, Moderator]

Pam wrote: "Fran-
I really wanted to get your picks up tonight but not done with work for tomorrow yet. Cannot procrastinate any longer. Tomorrow...I promise!"

Thanks Pam! Looking forward to seeing what you pick for me :)

[Lacy]

Hi Reetuparna!

It was fun going through your shelves, I hope you find something you like :)

Nice

1. Winter Solstice- the only short ones I could find! I haven't read them, so let me know if they are worth the read!

Unlocked
Do Over

2. Summer Solstice- I really need to make myself read this one! I have heard great things about it.

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

3. Series Clean-Up- Both are great books!

Rules of Attraction
Lover Unleashed


Naughty

4. Many Yearly Challenges-

A Discovery of Witches - I loved this story and I'm excited to read the next book when it comes out next year.
Darkfever - I read this whole series this year! Very good reading!

5. Favorite Book Of The Year- In my top 5 for this year.

The Pillars of the Earth
If I Stay

6. A Read That Made You Blush-

Voyeur - erotica
To Pleasure A Lady - historical romance but blush worthy!


Buddy Reads

7. Book Buying-

The Untamed Bride
Charlie All Night
Return To Sender

8. Christmas Read-

Holiday in Death
The Christmas Knight
The Christmas Brides

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Hi, Heather B!

It was interesting trying to pick for you because although we don't have a ton of stuff in common, it seemed like every time I found something I wanted to recommend, you'd already read it! I don't know if that's good news or bad news, so if you can't find anything that interests you here, let me know and I'll take another shot at it.

Nice
1. Winter Solstice - A couple of short stories from series you've read and enjoyed: Heaven Can't Wait by Pamela Clare, and Happily Never After by Jeaniene Frost. If you'd prefer a full-length (but still short) novel, Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor is sweet and a very quick read.
2. Summer Solstice - The longest book on your TBR that I know anything about is The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. Fortunately, I can highly recommend it.
3. Series Clean-up - Two series that you've started and rated the first book highly are Nalini Singh's Psy/Changeling series and Kaylea Cross' Suspense series. Why not get back to one of them by reading either Visions of Heat or Cover of Darkness.

Naughty
4. Many yearly challenges - You seem to have a decent amount of YA on your bookshelves, but you've never read Perfect Chemistry - so here's your chance. Or, if you're looking for a dose of men in uniform, Forget Me Not is the first book in Marliss Melton's SEAL Team 12 series.
5. Favorite Book of the Year - You seem to read and enjoy a lot of romantic suspense, and several of my favorite books of the year fall into that category. From your bookshelves it appears you've never read any Lisa Marie Rice (aka Elizabeth Jennings). This is an oversight that really should be corrected, and a great place to start would be with Pursuit. Or,if you'd rather stay with something you know, you could revisit the Kelly brothers and read No Place to Run.
6. A read that made you blush - When it comes to blush-worthy books, nobody does it better than Lorelei James. The first book in her Rough Riders series is Long Hard Ride. Also, I don't see any M/M books on your Read shelf. If you'd like to give that a try, Caught Running is a sweet love story and a good place to start.

Buddy Read
7. Book Buying - I've really been trying to avoid buying books lately, so I'm fudging just a bit on this one. Just today I preordered the next book in Jill Shalvis' Lucky Harbor series, but since neither of us has read the 2nd book, The Sweetest Thing, maybe we could read that together.
8. Christmas Read - I'm a sucker for Christmas anthologies, and there are several that I hope/plan to read in December: Holiday Hideout, Unwrapped, or Small Town Christmas
Hope you find something that you like!

[Amy J.]

JoJo

I enjoyed going through your TBR pile, except that it caused my to grow more. I hope you find something you can enjoy.

Here are my picks for you.

1. Winter Solstice
A. Catching Caroline
B. Demon Girl I have this on my TBR pile too. Just haven't gotten around to reading it yet

2. Summer Solstice
A. Bubba and the Dead Woman just loved the title.
B. Tell Me No Lies

3. Series Cleanup
A. Visions of Heat I just read this in Nov. and I thought it was really good.
B. Envy
C. No Mercy (Dark-Hunter, #19)

4. Many Yearly Challenge
A. You Slay Me There's a very sexy Dragon here.
B. Bet Me

5. Favorite Books of 2011
A. Divergent I read this in Nov. And I've been recommending it to everyone.
B. The Book Thief
C. I, Robot I usually don't like collections of short stories, but I loved this!

6. Made me Blush
A. Dangerous Cravings
B. Lover Eternal
C. Pleasure Unbound

7. Book Buying
A. Envy
B. Wicked Ties

8. Christmas Read
A. A Christmas Carol
B. Matchless: A Christmas Story

[Debbie]

Amanda wrote: "Debbie,
I'm hopping I gave you something you like. I've been working on this since the list came out so if you don't like anything let me know and I'll try something else.

1. Winter Solstice -..."

Wow, great selections. I will be able to find at lease one of them to read. I will probably start with one of the Debbie Macomber, she is one of my favorite authors and I haven't read anything by her in a while. Thanks so much for the quick recommendations.

[Debbie]

Hey Lauren, I am on my way to work on your recommendations now. Do my best to get them up tonight :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Hi DG!! I know one book I'll be picking for you ;) but I'll work out the official list later this evening and get it up hopefully tonight.

[Amy J.]

Tiffanny wrote: "Amy Jo

I hope that you find something that you will enjoy over the holidays! If not, just let me know and I will change it up for you =)

1. Winter Solstice: These are all pretty short, the longes..."

Thanks for so many great recommendations. I think I'm going to go with Envy and Matchless: A Christmas Story this month. I will need to read this in the first part of December. It's a library book, and I'm moving halfway across the country mid month.

I wish I could read Lover Reborn, but it's not released until March 2012. :(

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Thanks for the great picks, Fran! At least half of them are things I've either been hearing about and wanting to try, or keep looking at on my TBR thinking I really need to read that! Now I just have to figure out how to fit them into my challenges for this month :)

[Fran, Moderator]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Thanks for the great picks, Fran! At least half of them are things I've either been hearing about and wanting to try, or keep looking at on my TBR thinking I really need to read that! Now I just ..."

So glad you like them Karen! Just let me know if you want to do a buddy read this month, would love to read something with you :)

[Melanie (Moviemavengal)]

Alyssa wrote: "Darn! I missed this one! >.< Oh well. :("

Darn it, I missed it, too!

[Heather]

Oh, I like my picks, KarenH! I'm going to check out your picks from Lisa Marie Rice and Lorelei James, as I've been trying to read new-authors-to-me, for sure! I'll have to look at the others ones, but I'll probably read some of the short stories you mentioned too.

[Nancy H]

Iris,
Here are your picks. You have a great TBR list and it was fun looking through your lists. I tried to pick a wide variety of titles so hopefully you can find something that catches your eye. If not, let me know and I will find some more titles for you.

NICE

1. Winter Solstice: Ecstasy by Bella Andre (only has 156p.) The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks and Spying In High Heels - Both of these are very quick reads.

2. Summer Solstice: Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern - fairly long and a good read (I just read it last month so this could also fit in #4)
The Canterbury Tales - by Geoffrey Chaucer - Medieval tales are always a good read, in my opinion.

3. Series Clear-up: Wolf Games (Granite Lake Wolves #3) - You had read the first two and I thought you might like to continue with the series.
Prince of Twilight (Wings in the Night #12) by Vivian Arend - I figured that if you have read this far in the series, you probably want to continue.
Staying Home is a Killer and Getting Away is Deadly - by Sara Rosett - #2 and #3 respectively in this series - a different genre from the others for some variety

NAUGHTY
4. Many Yearly Challenges: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb - the first in this series and one I really liked this year
Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie - she is one of my favorite authors

5. Favorite Book of the Year: These were some of my favorites, but I can't pick only five!
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
Pope Joan by Donna Woolfolk Cross
Girl with the Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier
Sixteen Brides by Stephanie Grace Whitson

6. A Read that makes you blush: Twelve Wicked Nights by Nadia Aidan
These three were also very good but not extremely 'blush-inducing': Good Girls Don't by Victoria Dahl; Can't Stand the Heat by Louisa Edwards; Sex, Lies, and On-line Dating by Rachel Gibson

BUDDY READS

7. BOOK BUYING: I just bought these and think they all look good: If I Bring You Roses by Marisel Vera; Frangipani by Celestine Vaite; A Discovery of Witches by Deborah E. Harkness

8. Christmas Read: 'Tis the Season by Lorna Landvik (I don't know much about this one but I read a couple of others by her that I liked.)
Mistletoe and Mayhem by Kate Kingsbury
1225 Christmas Tree Lane by Debbie Macomber
I couldn't think of many Christmas ones so if you don't like these, I will try again.

I hope you find something you like - if not, let me know and I will keep looking. Also let me know if you want to do one of the buddy reads and we can do that together.

Happy Reading!

[Suzanne]

I think I missed this one, but just in case I'm nice ;)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Glad you like them, Heather! If you have time and want to fit in a buddy read this month, just let me know. :)

Heather wrote: "Oh, I like my picks, KarenH! I'm going to check out your picks from Lisa Marie Rice and Lorelei James, as I've been trying to read new-authors-to-me, for sure! I'll have to look at the others ones..."

[Kami]

FOR GRACE
Categories

Nice - since we should always be nice and try to stick with our to-read piles ;) (yeah, right!)

1. Winter Solstice - the Winter Solstice will occur on Dec 22 and is the shortest day of a year - recommend a book from your partner's to-read list that is short

Kilmeny of the Orchard by L.M. Montgomery 144 pp

2. Summer Solstice - at the same time, the summer solstice, or the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere - recommend a long book from your partners to-read list

The Corinthian by Georgette Heyer 816 pp

3. Series Clean-up - at the end of the year, I like doing a review of various series I have in progress and get caught up. Recommend a series from your partner's to-read list that they can get caught up on

(Black Dagger Brotherhood, by Ward, J.R.

Naughty - because buying books is naughty (for most of us)

4. Many yearly challenges - recommend a book that you read for a previous challenge this year (PIFM or other) that you enjoyed

Blood Bound (Unbound #1) by Rachel Vincent or
First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson #1)
by Darynda Jones or
Nerd in Shining Armor (Nerds #1) by Vicki Lewis Thompson

5.Favorite Book of the Year - recommend a book that year that you would rank in your top 5 (or so)

Covet (The Fallen Angels, #1) Ward, J.R. or
The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld #1) or
American Gods by Neil Gaiman

6. A read that made you blush - what's being naughty without reading a book that makes you blush - recommend one for your partner

Full Moon Rising (Riley Jenson Guardian, #1) by Keri Arthur or
Darkfever (Fever, #1) Moning, Karen Marie or
Tempting the Beast (Breeds, #1; Feline Breeds, #1) Leigh, Lora or
Tiger Eye (Dirk & Steele, #1) Liu, Marjorie M.

Buddy Read
7. Book Buying - recommend a book you bought recently (that you maybe shouldn't have) that you would like to read

Stray (Shifters, #1) by Rachel Vincent or
The Better Part of Darkness (Charlie Madigan, #1)by Kelly Gay or
Forsaken (The Demon Trappers, #1) by Jana Oliver

8. Christmas Read - pick a christmas-y book to buddy read with your partner

The Twilight Before Christmas (Includes: Drake Sisters, #2; Christmas, #2)

[Erin]

Hi Mounika. Here are your picks! We didn't have a lot of books in common, so if you don't find something that sounds interesting let me know and I'll pick some more.

Nice

1. Winter Solstice -
Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts
This was a really fun series and a nice quick read.
2. Summer Solstice -
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson.
I've heard this is good and the upcoming movie looks pretty interesting too.
Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
Kiss of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
Two of my personal favorites. I didn't actually see Kiss of the Highlander on your tbr shelf, but you seem to have enjoyed the first 3 books in the series and I liked this one a lot.
3. Series Clean-up -
The Hellion and the Highlander by Lynsay Sands
I haven't read any of Lynsay Sands' historicals, but if they are anywhere near as fun as her Argeneau series, they must be good.

Naughty

4. Many yearly challenges -
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
I read this as a PIFM Buddy Read in October and really enjoyed it.
Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard
I re-read this for a monthly challenge earlier this year, though I don't remember which one, and liked it just as much as the first time I read it.
5. Favorite Book of the Year -
Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison
An Accidental Goddess by Linnea Sinclair
Naked in Death by J.D. Robb
It's hard to pick a single favorite, but I loved all three of these.
6. A read that made you blush -
A Kiss of Shadows by Laurell K. Hamilton
I couldn't think of anything I read recently that made me blush, but I feel like this might have when I first read it back at the end of high school.

Buddy Read

7. Book Buying -
Within the Flames by Marjorie M. Liu
This is the only book I bought recently (once it actually arrives in the mail), though it is book 11 in a series. I also have The Next Always waiting for me at the library if that interests you instead.
8. Christmas Read -
Tied with a Bow by Lora Leigh
All I Want for Christmas by Nora Roberts

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Pollyanna, here are your picks. I struggled a bit, since you have quite different tastes than I do. I hope you find something you like, let me know if you want me to try again.

Nice - since we should always be nice and try to stick with our to-read piles!

1. WinterSolstice - Curse of Cromwell: The Siege by Dermot Poyntz looks like the shortest book you haven't read on your to-read pile.

2. Summer Solstice - The Cider House Rules by John Irving, I haven't read the book but I loved the movie - that is the best I can do with the long books on your list!

3. Series Clean-Up - Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward, you read and liked the first two, you need to read Zsadist's book too!

Naughty - because buying books is naughty!

4. So Many Yearly Challenges - Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare - love this book and this series!! Another option would be Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, another great series. Warning though, there is quite a cliffhanger at the end - I had to go right into the second book.

5. Favorite Book of the Year - The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks, there was something about this book that I really loved! It was emotional, riveting and I just fell in love with all of the Kelly brothers! (I want one for my very own!)

6. Thank God for Kindle, if you know what I mean! ;) - Long Hard Ride by Lorelei James, not my favorite of the series, but I always read books in order. If you don't care about that you could start with Cowgirl Up and Ride, a better book IMO.

Buddy Reads

7. Book Buying - The Next Always by Nora Roberts. I was rather limited by the "recent" here as I am recovering from surgery and haven't really bought anything (or read anything for that matter) for a while.

8. Christmas Read - Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypass, a nice shorter story and the beginning of a series - the next book comes out in February! It would actually be a reread for me, but I would love a reason to refresh my memory before then.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Mandy wrote: " MountainKat,
Well, I had an interesting time doing your picks. I kept wanting to recommend books you've already read. Good sign or just proof that you've read everything? :-)"

Must have been a good sign since I know I haven't read everything! Thank you for the picks! There are several that look very good, I'm not sure what I am going to read yet. I will have to let you know when I can decide!

[Joyce]

Hi Marissa, I hope you like your picks.

Nice - since we should always be nice and try to stick with our to-read piles ;) (yeah, right!)

1. Winter Solstice -Wolfe's Hope at 41 pages I figure is really short or The Book of Five Rings from SmarterComics at 80 pages

2 Summer Solstice -Acheron This would be worth it to find out what his story is.

3. Series Clean-up - Twilight Series: Eclipse &Breaking Dawn I noticed you read the first two in this series. With the new movie out you have got to get caught up. It is worth it.

Naughty - because buying books is naughty (for most of us)

4. Many yearly challenges - Dark Lover I absolutely loved this book and have been reading the rest of the series.

5. Favorite Book of the Year - Garden Spells this was my absolute favorite book of the year. It is not very complex but it was such a fun read. I put it off for a long time until I got it for a PIFM read and have been recommending it since.

6. A read that made you blush- -Pleasure Unbound or Slave to Sensation I could not narrow it down to just one.

Buddy Read

7. Book Buying - I recently bought Raziel It looks like a really good book. Like I really needed another one LOL

8. Christmas Read - Hot for the Holidays or The Magical Christmas Cat

[Debbie]

Ok Lauren I finally got a list. Very basic, I think they are self explanatory. Hope you can find one that interests you to read soon.

Nice
1. Winter Solstice - The Fire Within
2. Summer Solstice - Gabriel's Inferno
3. Series Clean-up - Taken by Midnight

Naughty
4. Many yearly challenges - Perfect Chemistry
5. Favorite Book of the Year - Pleasure Unbound
6. A read that made you blush - A Courtesan's Guide to Getting Your Man

Buddy Read
7. Book Buying - Seduction of a Highland Lass
8. Christmas Read - A Very Gothic Christmas

[Brett]

Sana
Hey! I hope you like the picks, if not then let me know and I can pick some other books. :)

Nice
1. Winter Solstice:The Geek Job- Quick, good read. Anything by Eve Langlais is pretty quick to read.

2. Summer Solstice:A Game of Thrones- A large book, but it is awesome.

3. Series Clean up:Chain Reaction- I notice a lot of the series on your to read list are the first book in the series, but then I saw this one and decided to pick it.

Naughty
4. Many Yearly Challenges:Sugar Daddy-This was the first book I read in my first PIFM which was just a couple month ago and I loved it.

5. Favorite Book of the Year:The Gargoyle or Faking It- I couldn't pick just one for this one. I loved both of these books, and both stuck with me after I was finishing reading them.

6. A Read that Made You Blush:Backstage Pass- Dirty book, but I thought it was pretty good. hahaha

Buddy Read
7. Book Buying:The Bronze Horseman- bought this awhile back and just haven't gotten around to reading it yet. I keep buying other books. haha

8.Christmas Read:Naughty or Nice?- So I had to go searching for a xmas book to read and I picked this one only because I saw Sherrilyn Kenyon does a story in it and it seemed good.

Let me know if you are able to do the buddy read or not.
I hope you like :)

[Tuğçe]

Hi Pam! i will send your picks in a few hours. sorry time difference :). i have just woken up and headed to work now.

@Christine, thank you for the fast and great picks. i will look at them detaily later today, probably read more than one and i'd love to do at least one of them a buddy read :)

[Dawn]

Megan L

Hope you enjoy the picks.

Nice
1. Winter Solstice - Reno's Chance: A Navy Seals Story by Lora Leigh

2. Summer Solstice - wow you had some long ones on your TBR.
A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon or
Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaught - of your long books, this is one that I have read and enjoyed

3. Series Clean-up
One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost
It’s one of my favorite series!
Naughty
4. Many yearly challenge
Wild Card by Lora Leigh - you have all her other books in your tbr and I really enjoyed this one.
The Darkest Hour by Maya banks

5. Favorite Book of the Year
Most of my favorite books are series and for some reason I think that they should be read in order :) So one I did enjoy Playing with Fire by Gena Showalter

6. A read that made you blush
Fifty Shades of Grey of Grey by EL James

Buddy Read
7. Book Buying -
Heart of Steelby Meljean Brook or Naked Edge by Pamela Clare

8. Didnt have any Christmas Read so went looking and found a couple.

Mistress Christmas by Lorelei James
A Very Gothic Christmas by Christine Feehan

I hope one of these books sparks your interest for this month!
Dawn

[Kami]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Hi Kami!

I read in your profile that your favorite genres are paranormal romance and urban fantasy. I try to mix it up a bit by suggesting other genres, but I pretty much stayed with your faves...."

Thanks Yz! Those are great picks. I have Lover Revealed, On the Edge and Storm of Swords. I will start with Lover Revealed and then read On the Edge. I have Bayou Moon too, so if I really like On the Edge maybe I will read that one after. I don't know if I will get to Storm of Swords, it is so long and intimidating. I did want to read it this year, which is quickly coming to a close so maybe I will try.

[Mandy]

Megan L,

Thanks for the picks! I would like to give a bunch a go, but with a busy schedule they may have to wait until next year. So, I think I'll read Wild & Steamy and Got Mistletoe? because they're so short.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Kami wrote: "Yz the Whyz wrote: "Hi Kami!

I read in your profile that your favorite genres are paranormal romance and urban fantasy. I try to mix it up a bit by suggesting other genres, but I pretty much staye..."

Yes, definitely read the BDB book and On the Edge. : )

[Irina]

Here are my Picks for Erin B:


Nice -
1. Winter Solstice - Recommend a book from your partner's to-read list that is short
The Vampire Kiss by Cynthania Eden

2. Summer Solstice - Recommend a long book from your partners to-read list
I can’t believe you haven’t read Outlander by Diana Gabaldon yet it’s an amazing falling under the top of my best romance novels list.

3. Series Clean-up - Recommend a series from your partner's to-read list that they can get caught up on
Love at Stake series by Kerrelyn Sparks starting the series with How to marry a millionaire vampire.

Naughty -

4. Many yearly challenges - a book from a previous challenge this year that I enjoyed.
Molly Harper is a witty, funny and fabulous author and she writes vampire books where they actually seem human with human like problems like into hilarious situations.. Nice girls don’t have fangs by Molly Harper

5. Favorite Book of the Year – A book that I would rank in my top 5 (or so)
I saw that you really want to read books by Gena Showalter so here’s a book of hers that I really enjoyed. Playing with Fire by Gena Showalter

6. A read that made you blush - I absolutely LOVED this book!!! I am hoping you might like it too.. Blood Law by Karin Tabke

Buddy Read
7. Book Buying - A book I bought recently that I would like to read
The cover of the book is what compelled me to buy it.. ;) Dane by Elizabeth Amber

8. Christmas Read -Well, I am supposed to read Yule be Mine by Jennifer LeBrecque for this other challenge so, we can do a buddy read if the book interests you.

[Lauren]

Hi Ning! Thanks for friending me.
From looking over your shelves I see that we have similar interests in historical and paranormal romances. I hope you enjoy your picks!

Nice

1. Winter Solstice - The Iron King by Julie Kagawa (Couldn't find anything short so picked a young adult one instead)

2. Summer Solstice - Covet by J. R. Ward

3. Series Clean-up - Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh

Naughty

4. Many yearly challenges - A Certain Wolfish Charm by Lydia Dare. (Read this for a PIFM and loved it. Great mix of historical and paranormal)

5. Favorite Book of the Year - Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison

6. A read that made you blush - Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft (First erotic book I've read - really enjoyed the series)

Buddy Read

7. Book Buying - In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks (We seem to have read all of the books that we have in common so I picked something on your TBR that I've read and enjoyed).

8. Christmas Read - The Christmas Brides by Linda Lael Miller

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Juana "Darkness" wrote: "Hi Yz the Whyz here are your picks hope you like them.


NICE

1. Winter Solstice: Curran by Gordon Andrews (Series)

2. Summer Solstice: Inheritance by Christopher Paoli..."

Hey, Juana. Thanks for the recs.

I can't read Curran yet because I've only read the 1st book in the series, and they said there are spoilers in this novella if you haven't read further in the series.

I've already read Wicked Ties and I've caught up with Cole's IMmortals after Dark. As for One Perfect Rose, I don't really like starting in the middle of the series.

So, I'm going to go with Showalter's Intertwined. : )

[Lauren]

Thanks for the great picks Debbie!
I will definitely read Seduction of a Highland Lass and I'm actually reading Taken by Midnight right now.

[Erin]

Thanks for the picks Reetuparna! Being December, I'm gonna have to go with what my library has available. I'm hoping to get a hold of and .

Reetuparna wrote: "Here are my Picks for Erin B:


Nice -
1. Winter Solstice - Recommend a book from your partner's to-read list that is short
The Vampire Kiss by Cynthania Eden

2. Summer Solstice - Recommend a lo..."

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Hi Sue , I hope you find something you like, if not let me know I`ll pick you a few more! Let me know if you want to do a buddy read, I`m up for any of them. THX E

Nice - since we should always be nice and try to stick with our to-read piles ;) (yeah, right!)

1. Winter Solstice – Bridleton by Becky Barker
2. Summer Solstice – The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon
3. Series Clean-up – Vengeance in Death In Death 6by J.D. Robb

Naughty - because buying books is naughty (for most of us)

4. Many yearly challenges – When You Dare Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor 1 by Lori Foster
5. Favorite Book of the Year – **sadly I haven’t read nearly as many books this year Ascension Dark Breed 1 by Sable Grace OR 1 of my 2010 FAV The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads Author), Dave McKean (Illustrator)
6. A read that made you blush – Rough Raw and Ready Rough Riders 5
by Lorelei James (sorry started this series at #5)

Buddy Read
7. Book Buying – Morgan Buckhorn Brothers 2 by Lori Foster OR Harvest Moon Virgin River 15 by Robyn Carr
8. Christmas Read – I'll Be Home for Christmas Bullet Catcher 4 by Linda Lael Miller, Catherine Mulvany, Julie Leto, Roxanne St. Claire OR 1225 Christmas Tree Lane Cedar Cove 12 by Debbie Macomber

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Hi DG!! I know one book I'll be picking for you ;) but I'll work out the official list later this evening and get it up hopefully tonight."

OK - contrary to my last statement above, I've only just emerged from a meeting and its late over here. I'll do your Picks first thing tomorrow morning DG. Promise.

[Dee]

@ Alyssa, Moviemavengal, Suzanne - I can put you guys on the re-picks list and you'll get picks in a few days

[Irina]

Lacy wrote: "Hi Reetuparna!

It was fun going through your shelves, I hope you find something you like :)

Nice

1. Winter Solstice- the only short ones I could find! I haven't read them, so let me know if ..."

Thanks for the amazing selections Lacy i wanted to read them all ,but i won't find the time so, here a few i am going to try to read Charlie All Night, If I Stay, Darkfever, Going Too Far and Lover Unleashed
Thank again!

[Mounika]

Hey Sandy...
You really have a big TBR and i tried to give good picks ,hope you like the picks.
Nice - since we should always be nice and try to stick with our to-read piles ;) (yeah, right!)

1. Winter Solstice - Midnight in Death by J.D. Robb (90 pages)
2. Summer Solstice - A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth (1488 pages)
3. Series Clean-up - The Bride by Julie Garwood is the 1st book in the series "lairds' fiancee" and I love that series
Naughty - because buying books is naughty (for most of us)( I picked all naughty naughty books :D )

4. Many yearly challenges - In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks
5. Favorite Book of the Year - Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks... I liked the book a lot.
6. A read that made you blush - Surrender by Pamela Clare
Buddy Read
7. Book Buying - The Viper by Monica McCarty
or Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles
8. Christmas Read -A Very Gothic Christmas by Christine Feehan

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Fran wrote: "OMG Jim!

I am kind of embarassed that you just told everyone that I sent you a book that made you blush! "

Fran I think it was as much my reading environment as anything. We had my parents and my younger sister's family in for Thanksgiving weekend. I'm sitting on a couch with my mother beside me and my niece on the other side. There was a quiet couple of minutes where people were recovering from Black Friday shopping and letting another round of huge meals and deserts settle. So I whipped out the book I was reading as I never have one far from me. I'm reading the scene where the one guy is screwing Frankie for all she's worth and the other guy is pounding into his virgin ass. Of course that's when the family wants to know what I'm reading! So I gave them the synopsis of the plot to that point. It was determined that I was a dirty old man.

I've certainly read more graphic things and kinkier things. But I wouldn't have normally been reading erotica under those circumstances but I really didn't know that it was erotica. I go by the category on the spine. If it says "Romance" I expect one guy, one girl, HEA. I just have grown to expect certain things from different categories and was surprised by the content for the label.

But I was really happy that you sent it to me. I don't think I've thanked you enough. So a thousand thanks to you!

[Penney]

ROFL!

[Lady Jaye]

Hey Gigi, I compared our books and saw we both don't like Like Water for Chocolate, lol. Here are my picks for you. I hope you enjoy them!

Nice - since we should always be nice and try to stick with our to-read piles ;) (yeah, right!)

1. Winter Solstice - short book: Colters' Wife by Maya Banks (32 pages)

2. Summer Solstice - long book: Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon (752 pages)

3. Series Clean-up I love the Quinns! but I chose a couple more from you tbr too, all by Nora Roberts!
The Quinn Brothers
The MacKade Brothers: Devin and Shane
Vision in White




Naughty - because buying books is naughty (for most of us)

4. Many yearly challenges: Soulless by Gail Carriger. I enjoyed this one.

5. Favorite Book of the Year
Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison

6. A read that made you blush The Wicked West by Victoria Dahl

Buddy Read
7. Book Buying: Untouched by Anna Campbell

8. Christmas Read: His Christmas Pleasure by Cathy Maxwell

[D.G.]

Oh Lord! That's hysterical, Jim! I commend you though...I'd never be able to read sexually graphic stuff around my family, LOL!

[D.G.]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Hi DG!! I know one book I'll be picking for you ;) but I'll work out the official list later this evening and get it up hopefully tonight."

LOL, Jane! I sure know one you'll recommend!

Don't worry about the pics...get them done when you can. Although I'll ask you a favor...please don't recommend me W&P for the long book! :p

[~Leslie~]

Lethal Lovely, I could read everything you picked for me, and plan to - just not this month! I usually pick one book from each category. This month I plan to read
NICE
I loved the first one and always like to add a little historical romance to lighten the paranormal load!

NAUGHTY
This is my new favorite author. I've heard very good things about this series.

BUDDY READ

I chose this because I have so many books to read this month, I needed something short and I have had this book for awhile. I am up for a buddy read or I can just read alone, no worries!
Thanks again for the picks. I've added them all to my TBR pile (ever growing!)and am looking forward to reading them as well.

[Lady Jaye]

ooh Leslie - the Kate Daniels series is probably my favorite series of all time!

[Kami]

Lady Jaye wrote: "ooh Leslie - the Kate Daniels series is probably my favorite series of all time!"

Me too!

[Christine]

Lady Jaye wrote: "ooh Leslie - the Kate Daniels series is probably my favorite series of all time!"

I'll third that. My favorite, too.

[Lisa]

LILI
Here are my picks for you:
Winter SolsticeThe Cowboy - Joan Johnston
Summer Solstice City of Bones - Casandra Clare - GREAT SERIES!
Series Clean up Hard Eight - Janet Evanovich
Many yearly Challange Night Road by Kristin Hannah - Great book!
Favorite book of the Year Divergent - Virginia Roth - AWESOME BOOK!
Read that made me blushMarked by Moonlight - Sharie Kohler - LOVED THIS SERIES

Buddy Read
Bought Recently Die for Me - Amy Plum
Christmas Simply Irresistible - Jill Shalvis (dont know if it it actually about Christmas, but it has snow and ice on cover so it looks wintry)