2012 January - Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Nairabell]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Nairabell - my copy just arrived. I can start a buddy read anytime after tomorrow. Let me know what works for you.

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How's the start of next week sound to you? I've got family over this week.

[Lauren]

Finished - really enjoyed it and will definitely be continuing with the series.

[Thenia]

Flame wrote: "Hey Thenia, I just read Splendid! It was good, I really enjoyed it:D Don't know why I never read it before! Now you've got me hooked on the whole series:P"

I would say I'm sorry but I'm really not! The more the merrier! :P I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[Christine]

Lauren wrote: "Finished - really enjoyed it and will definitely be continuing with the series."

That is easily my favorite PNR series. I just love Nalini Singh's writing!

[Debbie]

Eimeriina~ wrote: "Hi Debbie,

I had a great time wandering around in your shelves, here is my picks for you, hope you can find something you'll like...

Welcome the

1.First Day - Well you have a wide range of..."

Wow, great recs - tough decission on what to read though.

Will need another hour or so to look into which ones I can get my hands on.
Thanks. :)

[D.G.]

ECHO wrote: "This is one of those series that I'm apprehensive about reading, I love everything PNR, UF and all the other stuff ... is it really that good? "

It's AWESOME!! Definitely my favorite PNR series too.

Why are you apprehensive? If it's the cover, please don't look at it! It sucks!

[Christine]

ECHO wrote: "This is one of those series that I'm apprehensive about reading, I love everything PNR, UF and all the other stuff ... is it really that good? "

I held off reading this series for months, I'll confess, because of the titles and some of the covers. But don't let that fool you if it's the reason you hesitate. For me, Nalini Singh has a real gift for letting you feel what the characters are feeling rather than just telling you. Plus, she has created a truly unique world. She manages to combine urban fantasy, paranormal romance, and a little bit sci-fi. I've been trying to encourage everyone I can to check her series out.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Nairabell wrote: "How's the start of next week sound to you? I've got family over this week."



That is fine with me.

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

MountainKat wrote: "Macwolf01 [Elise], here are your picks! I hope you like them! Let me know if I need to try again. =)

4. Goodbye, Rabbit!: Another book from your TBR and an absolute favorite of mine, Something About You by Julie James. I can't wait for the next book!"

Hi Kat

I just finished Something About You by Julie James, I agree it was a lot of fun, and I really enjoyed the writers style. Thanks soo much for the pick!!

[Cat]

Hi Heather!
Here are your picks for the new year!

1. First Day: Dawn in Eclipse Bay by Jayne Ann Krentz

2. Second Day: Sweet Revenge by Nora Roberts

3. Third Day: Past Perfect by Leila Sales

During the Year:

4. Goodbye, Rabbit!: Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut

5. Welcome, Dragon!: The Fifth Kingdom by Caridad Piñeiro

6. Poor Cat: Seduction In Death by J.D. Robb

7. Pass the Luck Around: Killjoy by Julie Garwood

Celebrate The New Year (Buddy Reads)

8. Spread The Love: Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas

9. Lantern Festival: Hot Ice by Nora Roberts

Enjoy!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Elke wrote: "Karen H,

Is it ok, to start the buddy read for Surrender next week? My library has it available and I am picking it up tonight."

Sure, that works fine for me! :)

[Nancy H]

Carla wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Carla wrote: "Nancy: Here are your picks. Let me know if they don’t work for you. Happy New Year! You've got a great to-read list.

1. First Day: You read a lot of different kin..."

Hi Carla,
I just realized that I also have a copy of the other Buddy Read you suggested - Silent in the Grave - so we could do whichever one you want. Just let me know. I am ready to go with either one.

[Ana]

I've finished Maya Bank's "In bed with a Highlander". Have to say it was just a 3 star for me. I guess I'm just not really into this medieval "you have to obey me 'cause I'm your laird".

[Megan]

Pam, I ordered The Adoration of Jenna Fox and I and it arrived today! I love the cover and am really looking forward to reading it, but unfortunately, that probably won't be until early next week, or if I get ahead of schedule then it might even be this weekend.

[Penney]

Hi Yz! I also finished In Bed with a Highlander today but it was more of a 3.5-push-it-up-to-4 star read for me. It was a totally unrealistic and not very original, but I still love that Lord and Master stuff. It's one of my guilty pleasures. I'll definitely read #2 in the series, in fact I'm looking forward to it. Thanks Yz!

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Penney wrote: "Hi Yz! I also finished In Bed with a Highlander today but it was more of a 3.5-push-it-up-to-4 star read for me. It was a totally unrealistic and not very original, but I still lov..."

Hmm...I'm supposed to read that next week, but your comment is giving me second thoughts. Maybe I should see if I can unearth her 'Sweet' series from my boxes. (I haven't unpack my books yet...no space in my mother's house). Although you did mention, you will want to read the next book...hmmm...decisions...

Rambling early in the morning here...haven't had coffee yet... : )

[KarenF]

Miss wrote: "Hi KarenF, I just finished and I found it fascinating and entertaining, though it got ruined a bit at the end. :) I'll try some of the other recs as well, they're ..."

Glad you (mostly) liked it. :) I actually liked the second book a bit more but can't really recommend book 2 first! And I'm still good to start on Saturday if you are.

[Brett]

Isabella,

I finished The Last of the Wine. I gave it 3 stars. Some parts were really slow, but other parts I loved.
I'm good to read Magic Bites now. :)

[Shell]

Isabella wrote: "Shell wrote: " IsabelQ I should be able to Buddy Read with you beginning around 1/10 if that's good with you.

Cacophony my library has [bookcover:Assassin's Hono..."

We can. I'll create a link later tonight.

[Shell]

Shell wrote: "Cacophony my library has on..."

I should have the book in by th 13th, Cacophony. Would you like to start our buddy read on 1/20?

[Penney]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Penney wrote: "Hi Yz! I also finished In Bed with a Highlander today but it was more of a 3.5-push-it-up-to-4 star read for me. It was a totally unrealistic and not very original, ..."

Go for it Yz! If you like Paula Quinn, Julie Garwood or even Lynsay Sands, you'll enjoy the read.

[Isabella]

Brett wrote: "Isabella,

I finished The Last of the Wine. I gave it 3 stars. Some parts were really slow, but other parts I loved.
I'm good to read Magic Bites now. :)"

I'm sorry Brett I'm afraid I can't start Magic Bites until Saturday (that will be tomorrow, a.m now), but go ahead if you're starting it today it's Ok I'll find a way to catch up! :)

[Isabella]

Shell wrote: "Isabella wrote: "Shell wrote: " IsabelQ I should be able to Buddy Read with you beginning around 1/10 if that's good with you.

Cacophony my library has [bookco..."

It will be great thanks :)

[Shell]

The Iron Duke Buddy Read Discussion thread is up in the Dare You to Read thread. Reading beginning 1/10. Come one, come all if you want to join in :)

[Miss]

KarenF wrote: Glad you (mostly) liked it. :) I actually liked the second book a bit more but

can't really recommend book 2 first! And I'm still good to start on Saturday if you are.. ."

Great Karen, we can start it on Saturday.

:-)

[Christine]

Isabella,

I don't know if you remember but back in November's PIFM you recommended to me. I put a hold request in at the library way back then and it only took two months to finally get a copy. I picked it up yesterday and started reading last night.

[Rebecca]

I finished today and gave it 3 stars

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Regina P,

I finished Divergent by Veronica Roth on [1/5/2012] and I am giving it full five stars (oh, what a surprise haha). It started somehow slow for me but as soon as the initiations started I was so drawn into the book that I simply couldn't stop reading. It was amazing. I loved Four and I loved Tris, I loved will and Christina and the storyline is beyond epic and I CAN'T WAIT FOR INSURGENT!

I will try to read some more books that you suggested for me, hopefully I can manage to squeeze in at least one more (if the time will allow me). (:

Thank you for this great rec!

[~Leslie~]

Welcome the New Year Daughter of the Blood

During the New YearThe Wedding Bargain

Celebrate the New Year How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire 1/6/12 ***1/2 stars
I enjoyed this book. I would call it paranormal lite and it was a fun light read. Some really funny ideas and an interesting addition of religion. Thanks for the pick!

TO READ

READ

[~Megan~]

Reeturparna

I finished Archangel's Blade and looooved it! I'm pretty sure it's my favorite in the series so far. Thanks for the push to get this one read!

[Bror (Abrar)]

I finished Lola and the Boy Next Door i like it but not as i liked the author's first book so i give it 4 stars .

[Isabella]

Christine wrote: "Isabella,

I don't know if you remember but back in November's PIFM you recommended to me. I put a hold request in at the library way back then and it only too..."

Oh Christine that's wonderful! I hope you like it after all and of course I want to hear your thoughts about it :)

[KarenF]

Miss wrote: "KarenF wrote: Glad you (mostly) liked it. :) I actually liked the second book a bit more but

can't really recommend book 2 first! And I'm still good to start on Saturday if you are.. ."

Great Kar..."

Cool! I set up a thread in case others want to join as well.

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/7...

[Diane ~Firefly~]

It's a new year, so we can start fresh with new stats! Ward was top 4 times in the last year, and starts out in that position again.

Top Recommended Authors for Jan.

1. J.R. Ward - 21
2. Maya Banks - 19
3. Nalini Singh - 16
3. Ilona Andrews - 16
3. Diana Gabaldon - 16
6. J.D. Robb - 14
6. Thea Harrison - 14
8. Nora Roberts - 13
8. Gena Showalter - 13
10. Karen Marie Moning - 12
10. Suzanne Collins - 12
10. Kresley Cole - 12
13. Sherrilyn Kenyon - 11
13. Sarah Addison Allen - 11
15. George R.R. Martin - 10
15. Lisa Kleypas - 10


** out of 1022 recommendations

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Maya Banks joined illustrious company by having two books in the list.

Top Recommended Books for Jan.

1. Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison - 12
2. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - 10
3. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson - 9
3. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - 9
5. The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks - 8
6. Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh - 7
6. In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks- 7
6. Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James - 7
6. A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole - 7
6. Divergent by Veronica Roth - 7
6. Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor - 7
12. The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook - 6
12. On the Edge by Ilona Andrews - 6
12. The Host by Stephanie Meyer - 6
12. Naked in Death by J.D. Robb - 6
12. A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin - 6
12. A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness - 6

[Isabella]

Wow J.R Ward again! I didn't notice Maya Banks before with such a high position.

[Thenia]

I finished Tempting by Susan Mallery and gave it 3 stars. An enjoyable light book that concludes the Buchanans series.

[Nici]

i finished The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie and give it four stars. I really enjoyed the character development and the dialog. I loved that Ian wasn't just some cranky lord but actually seemed to have real social anxiety issues. I will continue with this series. This is my first pick it for me challenge and i have really enjoyed it and look forward to joining again.

[Stormy]

Susan (susayq) wrote: "Kerste,

I got The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie in today, so we can start this whenever you'd like :)"

I finally picked it up today, but I'm a bit mired in A Discovery of Witches and Trace of Fever. Can we kick it off next weekend (1/14)?

Sorry it took me so long to get back, was out of town...on quite short notice.

[Terra]

Just finished reading 4/5 stars. I loved the book great pick!!! As with a lot of books that I read, I wish that the story didn't end there.

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Kerste wrote: "I finally picked it up today, but I'm a bit mired in A Discovery of Witches and Trace of Fever. Can we kick it off next weekend (1/14)?"

That would be fine! Just let me know exactly when!

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Thenia, I'm glad you enjoyed the last of that series! I have the 2nd from that series downloaded and will be reading it soon :)

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Elise,

I am going to start Tempting The Beast today. Hopefully you can read along with me. I sent you a few PMs but GR has been having some issues so you might not have gotten them. Thanks for the rec and I hope we can read it together :)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

I finished Whispers in the Dark, and LOVED it! Thanks for the recommendation, Elke - I'm looking forward to our buddy read!

[Carla]

Nancy,
Well, I missed your post until just now, and I just picked up The Year of Living Scandalously from the library tonight, so I'd say that we go with that, since it's in hand. I've never done a buddy read; do we just start reading it together and post as we go along? Thanks, let me know. I'm looking forward to it :)

[Pam]

Nairabell--
Finished Beyond the Highland Mist tonight. I liked it enough to add the next one to my TBR. Still planning on starting The Demon's Lexicon next weekend with you and hoping to fit in Stolen. Thanks for the rec!

[Iris]

Finished Noble Destiny. I love Katie MacAlister and the way her characters are equal parts funny andat being said, I finished this and didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would. The characters were funny and the story was romantic, however, the heroine started getting annoying after a while. So although I did enjoy reading this, I enjoyed Noble Intentions much better. So only 3 Stars for this one.

[Dragana]

Rebecca and I are staring buddy read for Playing With Fire today:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/7...

[Nairabell]

Pam wrote: "Nairabell--
Finished Beyond the Highland Mist tonight. I liked it enough to add the next one to my TBR. Still planning on starting The Demon's Lexicon next weekend wi..."

Yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed it :) I'm really looking forward to The Demon's Lexicon too!

[Rebecca]

I have finished The writing is fairly witty and the plot - young woman, down on her luck, reasonably pretty and not the sharpest tool in the box becoming a bounty hunter - is a change to the normal chick lit fodder. I gave it 3 Stars