2012 January - Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Alexis]

If anyone would like to join us, I've seen quite a few people recommending it this month, Lacy and I are beginning a buddy read of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo on Tuesday, January 3. Anyone is welcome to join us we will discuss our thoughts on the books Here!

Happy Reading everyone! :)

[Vi]

The buddy reads for this month are in post #4. If your buddy read is not there, please let me know and I'll add it. Don't hesitate in joining the BR if you're interested in the book!

[LKL]

Cathy wrote: "K. Ling

I just put in a library request for City of Bones. I'll let you know when I pick it up so we can do the buddy read."

Okay(:

[Terra]

Hi Catherine
Here are your picks
Welcome the New Year

1. First Day: A kiss of shadows By Laurell K Hamilton

2. Second Day: Chasing Perfect By Susan Mallery

3. Third Day: Country Brides: A Little Bit Country\Country Bride By Debbie Macomber



During the Year:

4. Goodbye, Rabbit!: Old Magic by Marianne Curley

5. Welcome, Dragon!: The Game of Love By Jeanette Murray

6. Poor Cat: Mckettricks of Texas: Tate by Linda Lael Miller

7. Pass the Luck Around: Ruthless By Anne Stuart



Celebrate The New Year (Buddy Reads)

8. Spread The Love: Texas Destiny By Lorriane Heath

9. Lantern Festival: White Heat By Brenda Novak

[Victoria]

Hey Sue,
I’m so so sorry it took me so long! Well, the books we read are worlds apart, so I hope you like the picks! :D

1. First Day: Once and Always by Judith Mcnaught

This is a historical romance, one of my personal favourites. I realised you don’t really read romance, let alone historical romance which is actually my favourite genre. So I chose this because I feel most people do enjoy this book whether or not they like the author. There is another book I like more, Whitney My Love, but that book has more negative reviews. Since you don’t seem to have read historical romance, I think its better to go with the safer choice!

2. Second Day: The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong

I chose this because I’ve read The Summoning and I really enjoyed it. I saw that you did enjoy that trilogy too, and I realised she was one of your favourite authors. I think it looks really good, and I think you’ll enjoy it!

3. Third Day: A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole

Alright, its not very long, only about 360 pages according to GR. But it does seem interesting and it does have a pretty high rating! I’ve wanted to read it for quite a while, just never really got round to it.


4. Goodbye, Rabbit!: A Venetian Affair by Catherine George, Susan Stephens, Lucy Gordon

Hmm, I’ve never really chosen books according to country, and the only books I can think of that are set in different countries would be Harlequin books. The one I selected is set in Italy, Venice to be exact. It’s 3 books in one but they all really touched me in different ways.

5. Welcome, Dragon!: Trey by Cat Johnson

I saw this in your TBR, and instantly fell in love with it. It looks soooo good! :D And it does have a pretty hot bod on the cover! :D

6. Poor Cat: Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

I read this book ages ago and really really loved it. Coincidentally, it was recommended to me for this month’s PIFM. But yeah, its been in your TBR for more than a year. I do have a really strong impression of it. And if you know me, that’s saying something, because I can barely recall the books I read a month ago, let alone a book I read 5-6 years ago?

7. Pass the Luck Around: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

I really enjoyed this series. It was recommended to me during the Oct PIFM. I read it and I got so addicted, I went to pick up the next 5 books. I also got started on her newest series, set in the same world! It’s a paranormal YA, but the characters are not really childish and immature. Most characters are likable and if you like strong, smart-ass heroines, then you’ll really love the book! I don’t really love those kind of heroines, but I absolutely adored the plot!

8. Spread The Love: The Forbidden Game by L.J. Smith

I know, I know, I’ve read this trilogy before. But its so good, I just have to read it again! Its really really amazing, though I’m not sure whether is it your type of book.

So, I’m just gonna recommend another book, No Mercy (Dark-Hunter, #19) by Sherrilyn Kenyon. I noticed you read almost the whole of the Dark Hunter series? You seem to have enjoyed it pretty much and so I thought why not continue the series? I intend to read this book really soon, because I’ve dragged on way too long!

9. Lantern Festival: Silent Blade by Ilona Andrews

Silent Blade looks amazing. But since its just a really short story, I’ll recommend a few more.

The Sword: A Novel by Bryan M. Litfin looks really good. I haven’t really read this genre but I would sure love to!

Samson's Lovely Mortal by Tina Folsom
It looks pretty good. As a rule, I try to stay away from eroticas but the reviews look really good!

Wicked Games by Jill Myles
One word. Wow. I have to read this book. It looks so so good. I think I’m gonna read this book, but I would love it if you like to join me!



So, those are my picks for you! I really hope you like it! :D And if my comments seem a little weird, pardon me, I can’t seem to express myself properly today… XD And though we don’t seem to have a lot in common, I’ve found many books on your TBR that I must read:D

[Victoria]

Thenia wrote: "Flame, here are your picks:

Welcome the New Year:
1. First Day: Uglies by Scott Westerfeld I had so many amazing books to suggest that are out of your comfort zone, but..."

Hey Thenia, thanks for the awesome picks! :D I really can't decide what to read! I definitely want to read Splendid. Divergent looks really really amazing, I would be glad to do a buddy read with you! Though I may not read those type of books a lot, secretly, I really enjoy them! I wouldn't mind reading Potent Pleasure, but the reviews kinda put me off. The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie looks good and I would love to read it with you too! Just the Sexiest Man Alive is a book I've been putting on hold for wayyy too long. I'll probably read it! :D I may read Perfect Chemistry but I'm not too sure about that, it's not really the type of age group that I like to read about.

Anw, thanks for the awesome picks! :D

[Irina]

Thanks for recommending Dangerous Secrets to me Ab2y. I finished reading the book today and even thought it was a bit long I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT! Now i am trying to get my hands on Dash & Lily's Book of Dares.

[Tuğçe]

Vi wrote: " Buddy Reads

List of Buddy Reads during this month. Don't hesitate to join the BR or the discussions! :)

1. M/M: Nothing Ever Happens by Sue Brown. Link To Thread. Start date: 1..."

WE are reading 1Q84 with Lauren, but haven't set a thread yet. Do you want me to do it Lauren, or would you do it?

[Bror (Abrar)]

Reetuparna wrote: "Thanks for recommending Dangerous Secrets to me Ab2y. I finished reading the book today and even thought it was a bit long I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT! Now i am trying to get my hands..."

I'm happy you like it , you will love Dash & Lily's Book of Dares :)

[D.G.]

Mandy wrote: "Hooray for me! :-) Yeah, I'm not really a fan of Kristin Higgins, but I knew I could download it from the library. So, double hooray for not having to read a poopy book!"

LMAO!! Poopy book!!!

LOLOLOL!

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Laura,

I finished Make Mine Midnight on the 1st day of the year. Hot, sweet read. Thanks for getting it off my TBR list.

Not sure if I can read another book from your recs before the month ends, but I have added all of the new ones to my TBR.

[Polina]

Joyce, thanks for the recs. The reason why I keep a short to-read list is because I actually intend to read everything on it and also because I'd like to be introduced to new books in the PIFM and other challenges. So yeah... anyway thanks for the effort and have a great challenge as always!

[Lacy]

Lexa wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Lexa wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Lexa wrote: "Hi Lacy! I loved going through your shelves! You read everything which made some of these recommendations hard, but I did the best I could. If yo..."

Sounds good and thanks! Talk to you soon.

[Marissa]

Aleksandra wrote: "Marissa,

I'm glad you like my picks. I'm still searching for Poughkeepsie over the libraries here but I don't think that will bring much success. I'll hit the bookstores this week just in case b..."

If you can't find it this month then that's fine, maybe we can buddy read it another month if/when you do find it

[Lala]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Laura,

I finished Make Mine Midnight on the 1st day of the year. Hot, sweet read. Thanks for getting it off my TBR list.

Not sure if I can read another book from your recs be..."

Im glad you liked it :)

[Thenia]

Flame, I just finished Divergent! I think you'll really enjoy it! I'm in if you wanna read Potent Pleasure. I usually don't read any reviews until after I've read a book if at all, so I'm not negatively biased against it. Let me know if you feel like reading it with me. ;)

Susan, thanks for the picks! I'm thinking about reading Tempting and Naked in Death, if you feel like reading it with me. I've been meaning to start this series for a while now but there are 30something books out and I didn't dare...

[Lama]

hey guys i am new to goodreads and to this group. i need someone to explain what is the pick it for me challenge thank you :)

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Lama, the PIFM challenge is a monthly thing. You sign up near the end of the month. Then you are paired with another individual through some arcane pairing that is cloaked in secrecy. You are required to look at their bookshelves and pick eight (or nine) books according to whatever the rules are for that month. They then must read one of your picks to complete the challenge. At the same time, someone else looks at your books and picks books for you to read. You have to read one of them to complete the challenge.

[Lama]

Oh that is really interesting! thank you :)

[Isabella]

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 on..."

Ok Shell I'm ready to read it with you around 10. Should we post it on dare you to read?

[Jojo]

Lady Jaye wrote: "Hi, Jojo.
Here are your picks for January. I hope you find something you enjoy. I will be happy to repick if you want. :)

Welcome the New Year

1. First Day: The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty..."</i>

I finished [book:Caressed By Ice today - even though sometimes lately I've been a feeling a bit overfull of paranormal series I am really enjoying this one - I loved this book just like the first 2, the book furthers the plot of the series but doesn't lose focus on the 2 main characters.

I've been rationing this series to 1 book a month so I'm not waiting for the new one too soon so only 1 month to go!

[D.G.]

Photojim wrote: "Then you are paired with another individual through some arcane pairing that is cloaked in secrecy. "

Indeed! LOL!

[Sue]

Flame wrote: "Hey Sue,
I’m so so sorry it took me so long! Well, the books we read are worlds apart, so I hope you like the picks! :D

1. First Day: Once and Always by Judith Mcnaught

This is a h..."

Flame,
Thank you so much for the picks! For starters, I would like to read "Wicked Games" with you. Please let me know when you are ready to read it. I also plan on reading the two short stories "Silent Blade" and "Trey." I also tried reading "Uglies" before, but put it down. Since you highly recommend it, I would like to try again. Hopefully I will be able to fit it in this month as well!

[Ruth Ann]

Dee wrote: "thanks for the picks Ruth Ann - i have War Horse requested at the library and hopefully it'll come in, but its really popular right now with the movie coming out.

However, I plan to read/listen to..."

Hi Dee-Just saw your message- Daughter of Smoke and Bone would be a great buddy read. I have the e-book. Happy reading!!

[Victoria]

Hey Sue, I can start as soon as I'm done with my current read! I'll probably finish it in an hour or so, so its really up to you! :D I'm pretty free actually!

[Vi]

It's Remix Time!

Only one participant didn't do their picks for this month. Great going, guys!

So:

1. Eimeriina~ will pick for Debbie

2. Dee will for Heather

Thanks for volunteering, Nida and Dee!

[Dee]

sounds good, I should be ready later on this week, I have the audiobook of it, just need to finish up the other one i'm listening to and then i'll be good to go - wanna say start of next week?

Ruth Ann wrote: "Dee wrote: "thanks for the picks Ruth Ann - i have War Horse requested at the library and hopefully it'll come in, but its really popular right now with the movie coming out.

However, I plan to re..."

[~Megan~]

Amy J.,

I set up the thread for our buddy read of . All are welcome to join us!

Link to Buddy Read

[Dee]

hi Heather

I'm lucky enough to do your picks for you, hopefully there is something in here you are interested in reading, and I tried to give you multiple choices for each category.

1. First Day
Faith & Fidelity or Bear, Otter, and the Kid - I saw you had quite a few m/m on your maybe read shelf, but none on your actual read or to-read shelf. These are 2 books that i've enjoyed in the genre, F&F was one of the first ones i've ever read and Bear, Otter and the Kid was a more recent read.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn - i've never actually read this book, but I saw you didn't have a lot of classics on your shelf and if you participate in the Random Book Challenge, this is one of the ones that was posted on the list today.

2. Second Day
Ohh, lots of good series out there, how about continuing the In Death series with Reunion in Death (i just listened to this one a few months ago and it is probably one of my favorites to date) or since you also like Nora under her traditional name, the first book in her new trilogy is The Next Always. If you aren't in the mood for her, then how about trying out JR Ward's other series with Covet

3. Third Day - yay, its 3rd day today...unfortunately, I don't get to stay at home, I have to work :( I wish I was at home, curled up with a good book. A couple of longer books on your shelf are The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (this is a bit slow at the beginning, but I ended up really enjoying it - and if you do audiobooks the narrator is good)...or Cast in Shadow

4. Goodbye Rabbit - I love reading books that are set in different countries, in fact, i've been slowly working my around the world. How about trying Between Shades of Gray - a YA set in Lithuania and Serbia - I really enjoyed it last year when I read it, but I did cry in places or The Tiger's Wife - I haven't actually read this one yet, but one of my groups is doing it as a GR next month and i'm looking forward to it since it was one of the most talked about books of 2011.

5. Welcome Dragon
or - need I say anymore...

6. Poor Cat
i had fun going through your to-read shelf and found some books that are def. worth being pushed up - Unwind - this is one of the best YA Dystopia's i've read in a while and it really made me think - the second book is going to be out later on this year...or Sweet as Sin - Inez Kelley is an author I discovered a few years ago and then rediscovered this past year - a cute contemporary romance.

7. Pass The Luck Around
I read so many good books in the past year - two of which were Master of Crows - this is a fantasy romance that I really enjoyed or Letters From Home - a romance set during WW2 and told through letters

8. Spread the Love - I have a ton of books that i'm getting ready to read if you are interested: Daughter of Smoke and Bone; Firespell or When She Woke

9. Lantern Festival
You had lots of books on your shelf that i'm interested in and several which i have marked for a challenge i'm currently doing, so how about Hush or Where She Went...I was also drawn to Dearly, Departed, but any book that has a cover like is totally going to catch my eye as well...

[Sue]

Flame wrote: "Hey Sue, I can start as soon as I'm done with my current read! I'll probably finish it in an hour or so, so its really up to you! :D I'm pretty free actually!"

I'll start the book tonight then!!

[Tuğçe]

Hey Debbie, i will be picking for you and your picks will be on the way tonight ;)

[Debbie]

Vi wrote: "It's Remix Time!

Only one participant didn't do their picks for this month. Great going, guys!

So:

1. Eimeriina~ will pick for Debbie ..."

Yeah, thanks Vi for getting me.

Eimeriina, I will be waiting, thanks so much for letting me know.

[Amy J.]

~Megan~ wrote: "Amy J.,

I set up the thread for our buddy read of . All are welcome to join us!

Link to Buddy Read"


Perfect thanks for doing that.

[Heather]

Dee wrote: "hi Heather

I'm lucky enough to do your picks for you, hopefully there is something in here you are interested in reading, and I tried to give you multiple choices for each category.

1. First ..."
Thanks so much for the picks, Dee. Some great picks this month.
I plan to tackle Reunion in Death, The Next Always and possibly one of the hot bodies too! I've tried to pick up The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo a few times, so I might try it again. lol

[Tuğçe]

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 Year

1.First Day - Well you have a wide range of reading so it is a little difficult to find a book out of your comfort zone :)
I really liked Zero at the Bone and Sweet Persuasion - the first one is a M/M crime/detective story with obvious romance :) the second was has some BDSM in it with a love story in the back ground, my favourite book of the series.
2.Second Day - Fire - I still haven't started to this series but you seemed to like the first book so maybe it is time to read the second one.
3.Third Day - Kiss of Crimson nice paranormal romance garnished with a few hot scenes would sure keep you occupied.
Inkheart - I haven't read it but heard nothing but good things about this one.

During the New Year
4.Goodbye, Rabbit - The Princess Diaries - well even though Genovia is not a real country it still counts, right?
A Discovery of Witches - It was a slow read but I really enjoyed it and most of it is outside USA - well almost all of it.

5.Welcome, Dragon! - Nicholas - definitely a hot cover, isn't it?
Tempted - I read a few Megan Hart books and I really liked Broken, but Switch not so much anyway this cover is really suitable here and if you decide to read this I am in for a buddy read.

6.Poor Cat - Holding the Dream - this seems to be neglected for enough time :)

7.Pass the Luck Around - A Quick Bite it was a PIFM rec a few months ago and it is a fun and easy read.

Celebrate the New Year
8.Spread the Love - I am going with the series we both have in our TBRs, My Blood Approves or Inside Out or The Iron King

9.Lantern Festival - Uglies or Flat-Out Sexy or as I mentioned above Tempted

Happy Readings!!!

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Nairabell - my copy just arrived. I can start a buddy read anytime after tomorrow. Let me know what works for you.

[Vi]

I knew I forgot something. I forgot to PM Heather and you. Sorry!

Debbie wrote: "Yeah, thanks Vi for getting me.

Eimeriina, I will be waiting, thanks so much for letting me know."

[Penney]

I'm currently stuck on the cover of one of Dee's recs to Heather, . Dear Lord! It's mesmerizing!

[Dee]

I know right penney...I saw that and HAD to recommend it

[Heather]

Penney wrote: "I'm currently stuck on the cover of one of Dee's recs to Heather, . Dear Lord! It's mesmerizing!"

It's an awesome cover to make you forget everything else. lol

[Terra]

Mounika wrote: "Hey Terra
I hope some of these interest you enough to try them in January!
Welcome the New Year

1. First Day: The Bride is a good book and I noticed you didn't have any of the histo..."

Thanks for the picks Mounika!

I think I am going to read The Bride, it sounds awesome. I would love to buddy read The Bridegroom, just let me know when!!

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Vi,

I read . It was fun. Thanks for moving it up the TBR. :)

[Vi]

Diane, I'm glad you liked it.

[Rebecca]

I read On The Edge it wasnt really my thing, I gave it 2 stars

[Victoria]

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

[Rebecca]

just finished and gave it 4Stars

[Dee]

anyone want to buddy read just for the heck of it??

[Kimberly]

Thanks for my picks Iris!
I finished I didn't really like it so later this month I'll read another of my picks.

[Elke]

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.

[Miss]

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 all so appealing.