December - Pick it For Me! Challenge

[Tuğçe]

Christine wrote: "Eimeriina~ wrote: "@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 :) "..."

i have both of christmas reads so if you want any of them we can start right away but if u prefer other two let me know and i need to get them :)

[Isabella]

Christine wrote: "Isabella wrote: "Leslie wrote: "Hi Isabelle, here are your picks. I think I found some good ones. If you don't like any of them, let me know and I will look again. I had alot of fun picking for yo..."

Wow Christine we already have the thread so now I'm so excited! I'm sure we're going to like this one too. Thanks!

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Hello, Cathy! Here are my recommendations for you. (:

-- nice
1. Winter Solstice: Becoming by Kelley Armstrong. the ebook version has 28 pages (so it says in its information) and it was the shortest one I could find on your TBR list. I don't know the author, never heard about the book either. But it must have draw your attention somehow so now it's a chance to finally read it.
2. Summer Solstice: The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger has 500+ pages. I started reading this one earlier this year and got through first half, then I stopped due to some school problems. But it's time for me to pick it up again too, I liked the writing and the story, it makes your cry. ^^ But I must admit if I hadn't seen the movie first, then I wouldn't understand the book at all. So I recommend watching the film first as odd as it sounds.
3. Series Clean-up: I see you read the first part of Wolves of Mercy Falls trilogy and added the second one on your TBR. Linger by Maggie Stiefvater was for me better than the first part. Perhaps because it's narrated from more point of views and not just Grace's or Sam's. It also has some nice twists.

-- naughty
4. Many yearly challenges: I read Mad Jack by Catherine Coulton for Featured Author Challenge here on RRRC. If you like regency romance with witty comments, fun twists and great humor then this one has it all. ALL!
5. Favorite Book of the Year: Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton made me love paranormal romance and YA novels again. I couldn't stop reading it really. It surprised me in the most pleasant way and it's sequel is coming out in February, hurray!
6. A read that made you blush: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles didn't really made me blush but I definitely felt some tingles. Everybody recommended me this book and at first I thought they were overreacting. But no. The book really is great.

-- buddy read
7. Book Buying: I compared our books but we don't have any in common on our TBR piles. But I see you're quite a Jane Austen addict (as am I), so perhaps sth from Jane that you haven't yet read? Persuasion or Northanger Abbey?
8. Christmas Read: Last Christmas by Julia Williams, I have it at home already so if you can somehow get hands on it, then we could read it together.

Hopefully you can find something for yourself. ^^

[Mounika]

Erin wrote: "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 -
[..."
Thanks for the picks Erin. I'm planning to read both
[book:Kiss of the Highlander|6283298] and Mr. Perfect. Happy holidays~

[Pollyanna]

MountainKat wrote: "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 s..."

Hi Mountainkat, thanks for the recs, I am definitely going to read The Cider House Rules, Halfway to the Grave or Lover Awakened. I might try one of the buddy reads I'll let yo know :)

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@ Isabella,
thank you for your recs! Now I really can't decide which one to read. :D I'll go with The Alchemist or The Book Thief. I probably won't have time to start them till my Christmas break on 22nd starts so I'll let you know how I liked them at the end of the month.

[Pollyanna]

Hey Regina here are your picks

1. Winter Solstice - The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole i want to read this one too so if you do read it you could let me know what you think.

2. Summer Solstice - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling You've read all the others so here is a push to finish it :)

3. Series Clean-up - Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins I noticed that you are currently reading Catching Fire so thought you could finish this series too.

Naughty

4. Many yearly challenges - Soulless by Gail Carriger one of my favourite new series, a pretty funny read.

5. Favorite Book of the Year - Graceling by Kristin Cashore one of my top 5 of the year and one I think that you might like.

6. A read that made you blush - Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton, I don't really read erotica but this is probably the sexiest series I have read, the first one isn't really blush worthy but I'll suggest this one first.

Buddy Read
7. Book Buying - Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost I am planning on reading this this month anyway if you would like to do a buddy read.

8. Christmas Read - A Very Gothic Christmas by Christine Feehan this was a tough one so I just picked something that sounded pretty good and that I thought you might be interested in based on your booklist.

Hope you like something here :)

[Ana]

Sandy wrote: "Hello Ana!

I enjoyed looking at your shelves. I tried sticking to your TBR shelf for the most part. Hope you find something you like!


Hi Sandy!
Thanks a lot for your picks. Lot of beautiful books! It's difficult to decide where to start from.
I'll need a few days to finish the book I've already started and then I'll be free.
I'm very curious about "The host" and "Dark lover": it's not my usual type of books, but I'd like to try something different.
And of course Lisa Kleypas' book it's perfect for this forthcoming holidays.

[Becky]

Emily
Nice
Winter Solstice
Lycan Lover by SK Yule-stictly from your TBR but I also chose Winter Roses (Long, Tall Texans) by Diana Palmer because it is short with only 180 pages, but it sounded good.

Summer Solstice
Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaught-I love this book, I know people seem to either love or hate it but since we seem to have similar taste I think you would enjoy it.

Series Clean-Up
Between the Devil and Desire by Lorraine Heath-you read the first book and seemed to like it. I would also like to introduce you to a new series A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole-my favorite PNR series! Even more then BDB.

Naught
Challenge Book
Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare

Fave Book
I would pick any book from this author but the one that sticks in my head the most The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen

Blush
Swing by Opal Carew

Buddy
I would not want to do a buddy read this month-because I am concerned with time.
Book Buying
This is the last book I bought In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks

Christmas Read
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas: to get you ready for her new release early 2012!

I hope you find something to your liking-if not let me know I would be happy to pick something new!
Happy Reading and Happy Holidays

[Christine]

Eimeriina~ wrote: "Christine wrote: "Eimeriina~ wrote: "@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..."

I checked and I can get both of the Christmas ones from my local library within a few days. Both are authors I've been tempted to try, so I'll let you pick which one we read.

[Stormy]

D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "about Hot Head! I read it a couple of months ago with Jane and Shell and that's what started our monthly m/m buddy reads..."

a monthly m/m buddy read? how do I get hooked up with that? Sounds awesome.

And I can't believe I have to wait until December to start reading this one...I may stay up until midnight...or can I just wait until it's December somewhere on the globe...?

[Sana]

Hey, Becky!

I did the picks for you. I hope you like them but please do let me know if you need me to re-pick, I'd be happy to do so.

December PIFM Categories

Nice

1. Winter Solstice A short book from your TBR - Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas. I read the synopsis and it looks like a great winter short read.

2. Summer Solstice A long book from your TBR - Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell. I know, I know that a book crossing 1000 pages is too much to handle. But, once you start reading it, you want to devour it. That's how much great this book is. My absolute favorite book with a snobby, selfish heroine and a hero to die for!

3. Series Clean-up A series from your TBR that you can get caught up on - Blood Promise by Richelle Mead. Shockingly, I haven't read any Richelle Mead yet. But from all the talk I've gathered, this series deserves to be continued.



Naughty

4. Many yearly challenges A book that I read for a previous challenge and enjoyed - City of Bones by Cassandra Clare. I read this for my October PIFM and oh my, I absolutely loved it! I am on the second book of the series right now and it's just going great. A must-read series!

5. Favorite Book of the Year A book I rank in top 5 - Falling Under by by Gwen Hayes. This one went straight to my absolute favorites because I love how the story is like. The gory details and the villain...I just love, love, love this book. Anxiously waiting for it's second book to release.

6. A read that made you blush A naughty read - Lessons From a Scarlet Lady by Emma Wildes. I read this a few months back and it is a very different kind of naughty. I like the role reversal a lot.



Buddy Read

7. Book Buying A book I bought recently and would like to read - Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. Well, I bought this book but forgot all about it until now.

8. Christmas Read A christmas-y book - Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish (The Duke's Daughters, #1) by Grace Burrowes. I liked the synopsis and willing to give this book a try.



Let me know if you want to do a buddy read. =)

Happy Winter Reading! =D
Sana

[D.G.]

Kerste wrote: "a monthly m/m buddy read? how do I get hooked up with that? Sounds awesome. "

You can definitely participate if you want. :) Jane, Shell, Dee and myself have been reading m/m as buddy reads for the last couple of months in this group and we decided to continue at least until February of next year (we have the books picked and all.) In December we'll be reading A Red-Tainted Silence which I also recommended to you. :)

[Tuğçe]

Christine wrote: "Eimeriina~ wrote: "Christine wrote: "Eimeriina~ wrote: "@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 a..."

The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror is my first choice, although i know Lisa kleypas is safe bet -i really liked what i read from her- i really want to read Christopher Moore but always hesitant. This buddyread can be a good chance to go for it. Please let me know when can we start :)

[Suzanne]

Elke wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Elke I have your picks,
If they are too unbearable I can give it another go :)

Nice
Winter Solstice: Fury
Summer Solstice: The Days of Summer just..."

Hey Elke,

Will see if I can get hold of Twas the Night (Should have checked first!) but would love to read it with you if I can get it. Think it would be just the treat to get ready for Christmas :)

[Sana]

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

Thank you, Brett! I love the picks you did for me. Definitely plan on reading some books from the recs.

I am hoping to read Backstage Pass and Faking It and maybe try to squeeze in The Geek Job, too.

I can do the buddy read but I need to look out for the books you recommended. I will get back to you in a few days! =)

Thanks!
Sana

[Suzanne]

Eep, I am soo impatient!! Hope my pics come soon so I can start reading

[Suzanne]

Elke, book was on amazon for pacific region so it's downloading now :D keen to start when you are.

[Elke]

Suzanne wrote: "Elke wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Elke I have your picks,
If they are too unbearable I can give it another go :)

Nice
Winter Solstice: Fury
Summer Solstice: [book:The Days of Summer..."

Ok, let me know! No pressure, like I said I will be also reading the Night Huntress series, that will work toward this challenge too!

[Elke]

Suzanne wrote: "Elke, book was on amazon for pacific region so it's downloading now :D keen to start when you are."

oh ok great! I wonder if anyone else wants to buddy read this? If so we can make a "Dare you to read" if not then we can just PM each other!

Lets try to start this tomorrow, I will be reading this in between other books!

[Jojo]

Hi Nancy - I enjoyed looking through your TBR - I love mysteries too. Hope you can find one or 2 books in this list that you can enjoy:

Nice

1. Winter Solstice -
Mr. Darcy Goes Overboard: A Tale of Tide & Prejudice by Belinda Roberts

2. Summer Solstice -
The Distant Hours by Kate Morton

3. Series Clean up-
Crawlspace by Sarah Graves
Bones of a Feather by Carolyn Haines
or one of the books by Gabrielle Lord



Naughty

4. Many Yearly Challenges -
Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman

5. Favourite Book of the Year -
Covet by J.R. Ward
Giving Chase by Lauren Dane

6. A Read that made you Blush -
Coming Undone by Lauren Dane
Call Me by Lena Matthews



Buddy Read

7. Book Buying -
Chasing Daisy by Paige Toon

8. Christmas Read -
Twelve Days of Christmas by Tricia Ashley



Have fun

[Jojo]

Amy J. wrote: "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 Car..."</i>

Amy - Thanks so much for the picks I know I'm going to read several.

I just bought [book:Visions of Heat last week so will be reading that soon and I've only held off on reading Envy because it would be so long to the next one. I'm also going to study the list and read at least a couple of the others if not more!

[Suzanne]

Elke wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Elke, book was on amazon for pacific region so it's downloading now :D keen to start when you are."

oh ok great! I wonder if anyone else wants to buddy read this? If so we can ..."

May as well create a "Dare you to read" being December people will be more likely to read this?

[Elke]

Suzanne wrote: "Elke wrote: "Suzanne wrote: "Elke, book was on amazon for pacific region so it's downloading now :D keen to start when you are."

oh ok great! I wonder if anyone else wants to buddy read this? ..."

Okie dokie! I have never done one before though! :) Have you?

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "Kerste wrote: "a monthly m/m buddy read? how do I get hooked up with that? Sounds awesome. "

You can definitely participate if you want. :) Jane, Shell, Dee and myself have been reading m/m as bud..."

I think Penney and Fran could be joining us as well :)

[D.G.]

Jane (PS) wrote: "I think Penney and Fran could be joining us as well :) "

Great! The more the merrier. :)

We should probably create the thread already. :)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Eeek - everyone wants to talk to me at work today! *how rude* DG, I'll get your list up by the end of my working day!

PS - Your books are looking extremely familiar - maybe from a couple of months ago?! Is this my second round of picks for you??

[Fran, Moderator]

Jane (PS) wrote: "D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "Kerste wrote: "a monthly m/m buddy read? how do I get hooked up with that? Sounds awesome. "

You can definitely participate if you want. :) Jane, Shell, Dee and myse..."

Yes, going to try and fit it in :)

[D.G.]

I get the impression that you have picked for me before...let me see.

[D.G.]

Yes, you did! In September.

Here are the books you picked for me (I keep track, LOL!) There were others but those I read. :)

[Iris]

Nancy, these are great! Thanks. Can't wait to get started. I actually got A Discovery of Witches recently, so I would definitely be up for a buddy read. Let me know when you're ready to start on that one.

[Ning]

Hey Joyce!

Finally have your picks done! I tried to put 2 for each but couldn't find 2 for everything. Hope you like them!

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

1. Winter Solstice
Both are extremely short!
Dragonswan by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Into the Dark by Gena Showalter

2. Summer Solstice
Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson - my bf keeps wanting me to read this, but I need to find the time.
Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke

3. Series Clean-up
I saw that you read the first book for both of these. I just finished the Fever series and loved it. And Cole's IAD is one of my favorite series.

Fever series by Karen Marie Moning.
Immortals After Dark by Kresley Cole

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

4. Many yearly challenges
This is actually my first challenge ever, so I just picked out 2 I really like.

Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank
Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn

5. Favorite Book of the Year

The Duke by Gaelen Foley
The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale

6. A read that made you blush
I can't think of any books that made me really really blush, but these two are definitely blush worthy.

The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter
The Darkest Surrender by Gena Showalter


Buddy Read
7. Book Buying

Covet by J.R. Ward

8. Christmas Read I'm not that big on Christmas sentimentality, so this one was really hard to pick.

The Perfect Christmas by Debbie Macomber

[Juana "Darkness"]

Thanks for my picks Vi.

The Books that I will be reading are:

Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost 12/16/11
Untamed by P.C. Cast 12/7/11

Sorry since my library in town is poorly stocked I will only be reading the two I have left that they did have.



Guess I'm all done. I'm really disappointed that I couldn't read any more of the books I was given. But anyway the ones that I did read were pretty good.

[Dawn]

Hi Sue Thanks for the great picks. Im going to try and read Beautiful Creatures, Claimed By Shadow, and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Ive requested from the library The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love,The Dovekeepers and V is for Vengeance but they wont be available to the end of the month. So will see how the month goes and I will let you know about the buddy read

[Emily]

Becky wrote: "Emily
Nice
Winter Solstice
Lycan Lover by SK Yule-stictly from your TBR but I also chose Winter Roses (Long, Tall Texans) by Diana Palmer because it is short with ..."

Thanks for the recs. I am going to try Winter Roses (Long, Tall Texans) and A Hunger Like No Other

[Sue]

Dawn wrote: "Hi Sue Thanks for the great picks. Im going to try and read Beautiful Creatures, Claimed By Shadow, and [book:The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society|2728527..."

I'm glad you liked the picks! If you do want to do the buddy read later, just send me a message!

Sue-

[Christine]

Eimeriina~ wrote: "The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror is my first choice, although i know Lisa kleypas is safe bet -i really liked what i read from her- i really want to read Christopher Moore but always hesitant. This buddyread can be a good chance to go for it. Please let me know when can we start :)
."


Cool. I should be able to pick it up from the library this weekend. Would starting around Sunday work for you? If so, I can start a buddy read thread in the 'Dare you to Read' folder and we can see if anyone else wants to join us.

[Lacy]

Valerie ~Varuca~ wrote: "Lacy-I hope you like your picks. If not, please let me know and I'll pick again :)


Nice
1. Winter Solstice - Prove It-Chris Owen-really good friends to lovers story, and a pretty..."

Great picks Valerie! Thank you!

I requested The Peach Keeper and Mine to Possess, so we will see how long it takes my library to get them in. If these don't come in in time I will read The Game of Thrones.

I'll keep you posted!

[Carla]

Polina: Here are the picks; hope that you find one that you like. Excuse my lack of formatting skills. Enjoy--Carla
Nice:
1. Winter Solstice - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51...
2. Summer Solstice - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10...
3. Series Clean-up - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19...
Naughty -
4. Many yearly challenges - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18...

5. Favorite Book of the Year – Practical Magic

6. A read that made you blush - Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake

Buddy Read
7. Book Buying (I try not to buy books, but) http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59...
Or - http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51...

8. Christmas Read - Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor #1)
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor

[Cathy]

Hey Aleksandra!
Thanks for the great picks. I will start with Perfect Chemistry.

[Cathy]

Lady Jaye, I finally have your picks ready. I hope find something to enjoy.

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 Magic Mourns by Ilona Andrews

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 A Game of Thrones by James Martin

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 Heartless by Gail Carriger

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 Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie

5. Favorite Book of the Year - recommend a book that year that you would rank in your top 5 (or so) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

6. A read that made you blush - what's being naughty without reading a book that makes you blush - recommend one for your partner The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by AN Roquelaure

Buddy Read
7. Book Buying - recommend a book you bought recently (that you maybe shouldn't have) that you would like to read To Wed a Wild Lord by Sabrina Jeffries

8. Christmas Read - pick a christmas-y book to buddy read with your partner A Winter Scandal by Candace Camp

[Brett]

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

Thank you, Brett! I love the picks you did for me. Definitely plan on reading some ..."

Yay! I'm glad you like the picks!
Take your time in finding the books for the buddy read. I won't be able to really do the buddy read till after Dec 7th. I have two papers I need to write for my classes and they are due Dec 7th. After that, though, I am free :)

[Brett]

Photojim wrote: "Brett, I'm not much of a historical fan, but I'll do my best to find something you'll like.

1. Winter Solstice - Reason Enough - you seemed to really enjoy Dirty and this is really ..."

Photojim!
I like the books you picked for me! I won't be able to do any buddy reads till after Dec 7th, but I'll let you know when I can do it. :)

[Carla]

Grace--Thanks so much for the great picks!! I added most of them to my TBR list, if they weren't already there. I had a difficult time deciding, but I'm picking Lady Sophia's Christmas Wish b/c it sounds lighter (and I SOOOOO need that now). Thanks again :)

[Penney]

D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: "I think Penney and Fran could be joining us as well :) "

Great! The more the merrier. :)

We should probably create the thread already. :)"


I recently bought it, so I'm in :)

[Debbie]

Lauren wrote: "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."

I was hoping you would be reading Highland Lass, I just picked that one up and was planning on starting it. I have to work tomorrow, but I know what I am doing tomorrow night :) I really enjoyed the first one too. Glad you found something in the picks.

[Gigi]

Lady Jaye wrote: " 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 w..."

Thanks Lady Jaye! I really like my picks. I'm torn between Nora Roberts Quinns or Soulless . I've been meaning to pick it up for months now. I think I'll probably read Soulless. Thanks so much!

Suzanne H, I'm working on your picks now.

[Pam]

Fran-
Okay here's what I came up with...
From your TBR in the Nice category
Winter solstice short--I love the name of Snowballs in Hell and it's less than 100 pages and somewhat seasonal.

Summer Solstice long-Laced with Desire not your longest but up there.

Series cleanup could finish Murder Game, Street Game and Ruthless Game

Naughty
Challenge My highest rated PIFM challenge book this year was The Adoration of Jenna Fox YA and thought provoking! It's the only PIFM I rated five stars this year.

Favorite book--the two series I flew through were Moning and Briggs. You've read Moning--try Moon Called. It's on your TBR.

Blush. I have the feeling nothing I've read would make you blush. I read Love My Way for the November challenge and while I can't say I blushed, it was certainly unfamiliar territory.

Buddy read
Looking at our books in common The Perfect Play or Too Hot To Touch are on our TBR. I don't own either but would be willing to invest....

Christmas read- Small Town Christmas or my recommender has said The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror and that title makes me laugh :)

Probably can't start a buddy read until near the end of the month when winter break begins though...

Hope something here works.

[Fran, Moderator]

Thanks for the great recs Pam :)

The Adoration of Jenna Fox looks really interesting and I don't read much sci-fi so I think I may give that one a go. I will read that one and/or Snowballs In Hell. Thanks again for the pics.

[Gigi]

Suzanne H!

I'm so indecisive.

I hope you find something you like.

1. Winter Solstice:

2. Summer Solstice:

3. Series Clean-Up: or

4. Many Yearly Challenges: or

5. Fav book of the year: or

6. Books that made me blush: or (loved Menage)

7. Recent purchase: (currently reading and really enjoying)

8. Christmas:

Happy Reading!