2012 March Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Isabella]

I'm in for chicken. (cause parents first then children :) )

[D.G.]

Have you all through here. :)

Bad news...my meeting has been postponed to start at 10pm, so most likely it will end after 4pm. Then it may take me an hour or so to add in any new people that signed in the time I've been in the meeting plus doing the randomizing. So unless a miracle happens, I wouldn't expect the pairings to be up before 7pm.

[Penney]

Really D.G.??? You're putting work ahead of PIFM maddness? Work, schmerk. Who needs a paycheck? ;-)

[D.G.]

LOL, Penney!

I was able to bring my laptop to the meeting and I thought I would sneak a peek here and there but then, the CEO and the CFO are sitting right behind me! So I can only log in when they're not around. :(

[Dee]

nooo!!!!!!

[Christine]

Dee wrote: "nooo!!!!!!"


I thought this said "Mooooo!!!!!" and we were turning into a Chik-fil-a ad.

[~Megan~]

Add me in just in the nick of time!! I'll go with the chicken!

[D.G.]

LOL, Megan! You're really in the nick of time!

Signups are CLOSED!

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

D.G. your rules are great Thanks for all the work you do organizing this !!!!

[Kami]

I agree those rules are amazing.

[D.G.]

LOL, thanks! Glad you liked them. :)

My meeting actually ended at 4pm and because we didn't have many signups during the day, I should be posting the pairings shortly (I'm just double checking to make sure I'm not missing anything.)

[D.G.]

PAIRINGS ARE UP!!

At the end, we had 40 chickens, 37 eggs and 5 'others' (these were people where the answer wasn't so clear :)) I put 4 of the others in Team Egg, and the last other (Jim) in Team Chicken so we are even with 41 participants in each group. :)

[Elke]

Heather,

I will get your picks up by tomorrow!

[Lacy]

Brett,
I'll be working on your picks off and on throughout the day. I hope to have them up no later than this evening!

[Lacy]

Sara,
Thanks! I'll be patient! Let me know if you have questions.

[Kami]

FOR ~Megan~

Which might be a little confusing since there are so many Megans.

PICKING RULES: MARCH MADNESS

In the US, March Madness refers to a college basketball tournament which each weekend cuts three-fourths of the teams, from a Round of 64, to a "Sweet Sixteen", to a "Final Four".

You must give your pickee at least 2 selections from their TBR and 2 that are completely new to them.

1. Mad as a March hare: Book with an original premise, a funky title or set in Canada


The Girl in the Steel Corset (Steampunk Chronicles #1) by Kady Cross

2. Non Compos Mentis: Book with a plot that deals with the law, religion or magic

Always a Witch (Witch #2) by Carolyn MacCullough

3.(Not So) Sweet 16: Book published at least 16 years ago, with an alpha male or with a main character that's over 40.

Bloodlist (Vampire Files #1) by P.N. Elrod

4. The lights are on, but nobody's home: Go to your GR recommendations and find a book that you think your pickee would enjoy but that you've never heard about before.

Gilt (The Royal Circle #1) by Katherine Longshore or

For Darkness Shows the Stars by Diana Peterfreund or

Shadow and Bone (The Grisha #1) by Leigh Bardugo


5. Elite 8: Book with a sports theme (go Eli!) or a best seller/super popular book

Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy #1) by Richelle Mead


6. Nutty as a fruitcake: Recommend a book from a genre your pickee wouldn't usually read, a book you thought you wouldn't like that you ended up enjoying or a funny/light read.

Nerd in Shining Armor (Nerds, #1)by Vicki Lewis Thompson


7. Final 4: Post apocalyptic book, latest book published by one of your pickee's favorite authors, book published on a leap year

Angelfall (Penryn & the End of Days #1) by Susan Ee


8. Neither rhyme nor reason: Go to your pickee's TBR, go to a page at random, and pick the first book that caught your fancy (no thinking!) If by any chance that book is #19 in a series which your pickee hasn't started, pick another page and try again.

Grave Witch (Alex Craft #1) by Kalayna Price


9. Buddy Read...Chicken or Egg?

If you are from Team Chicken {c}, recommend a standalone you think both of you would like to read.

If you are from Team Egg (e), recommend a 1st in a series that you'd both like to read.

Fallen (Fallen #1) by Lauren Kate or

The Hollow (The Hollow #1) by Jessica Verday

I would be interested in reading either one. Let me know if you want to do a buddy read.

Please Note: The buddy read recommendation is NOT optional. If you cannot do the buddy read, you must still recommend this, just let the person you are picking from that you won't be able to do read them with them.

[Kami]

Sara wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Sara,
Thanks! I'll be patient! Let me know if you have questions."

I read through everything and it looks like I'm picking you a total of 8 books, with at least 2 coming from your t..."

You do pick a buddy read. But you say whether or not you want to read it. "If you are from Team Egg (e), recommend a 1st in a series that you'd both like to read."
The buddy read recommendation is NOT optional. If you cannot do the buddy read, you must still recommend this, just let the person you are picking from that you won't be able to do read them with them.

[Lacy]

Sara wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Sara,
Thanks! I'll be patient! Let me know if you have questions."

I read through everything and it looks like I'm picking you a total of 8 books, with at least 2 coming from your t..."

For the buddy read, team egg needs to pick a first in a series that you think we both would want to read. The rest sounds good!

[Lacy]

Sara,
Oops! Kami above gave you a good answer as well. I didn't see that!

[Dee]

Suzanne - i'll work on your picks tonight ;)

[Tiffanny]

Dawn (Kat N Hat)

I hope that you find something from the list that you'll enjoy. If nothing stikes your fancy just let me know and I'll repick =)


1. Mad as a March hare:
The Peach Keeper
Riding the Storm

2. Non Compos Mentis:
A Great and Terrible Beauty
Garden Spells

3. (Not So) Sweet 16:
The Darkest Hour
Long Hard Ride
Broken
Nauti Boy

4. The lights are on, but nobody's home:
Zombies Vs. Unicorns
Candy Houses

5. Elite 8:
The Perfect Play
Changing the Game

6. Nutty as a fruitcake:
My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands
Nerd in Shining Armor

7. Final 4:
Delirium
The Iron Duke

8. Neither rhyme nor reason:
No Rest for the Wicked
Sex and the Psychic Witch

9. Buddy Read...Chicken or Egg?
Dragon Bound
Eragon

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

Tiffany, great job. I will commit to No Rest for the Wicked. I also have My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands and A Great and Terrible Beauty on my shelves at home. I will try to get to them.

I will see if I can get either of the buddy read books from the library. I'll let you know when I get one.

[Vi]

Great PIFM rules, DG!!

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

D.G.~Shameless Hussy~

Okay, I have your recs and they are a mixed-bag of books, so I'm hoping that you will find something that will appeal to you.

1. MAD AS A MARCH HARE
For this category, I chose two books from the same author: Eve Langlais.
C791 - Haven't read this one but thought the premise is pretty original. I mean, c'mon, cyborg soldiers as heroes. Hmmm...sounds yummy.
Delicate Freakn' Flower - I read this one and I thought it was funny and hot, plus I found the title quirky. It's set in Canada too. (Warning: this is a menage book)

2. NON COMPOS MENTIS
Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson - I'm not a big fantasy reader, but I love this series. Epic in scale, Elly and Rain's romance will capture your heart. Definitely has all the components of law, religion and magic in it.

3. (NOT SO) SWEET 16
Twins by Katherine Stone - I'm recommending a pretty obscure book written in 1989. I read this when I was in my teens and I adored it. My copy is still around, tattered but loved.

4. THE LIGHTS ARE ON, BUT NOBODY'S HOME
The Dom Who Loved Me by Lexi Blake - I don't know what it tells about my reading when 90% of the books on the first page of my recommendation's page are BDSM-related. Hmmm.... Anyway, this looks intriguing, so I chose it.

5. ELITE 8
Causing Havoc by Lori Foster - Welcome to Foster's world of SBC fighters. I think the book is sweet, funny and highly readable.

6. NUTTY AS A FRUITCAKE
Welcome to Temptation by Jennifer Crusie - This book is filled with crazy characters: a dirty-talking mayor, a questionable porn film, a murder where everybody has motives, and the quirkiest group of people in one town. Definitely nutty. : )

7. FINAL 4
Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien - Though this written a while back, I think its slightly disturbing and worth reading.

8. NEITHER RHYME NOR REASON
On the Edge by Ilona Andrews - Found this little gem on your TBR shelf. Read it and enjoy. I did.

9. TEAM CHICKEN - STAND ALONE BOOK
Every Other Day by Jennifer Lynn Barnes - Just got a copy of this recently, and thought it looks interesting.

Well, there you go. Hope something in the list will interest you.

Happy reading!

Furthermore, great rules! Thanks for hosting. : )

[Vi]

Lexa, I should be leaving for work in an hour. Unfortunately, I can't get my picks done at work but I'll have it up for you by tonight.

[Mandy]

Coffeentea,
I may have gone overboard with some of my picks. We have 85% similarity rating. That’s pretty good. Hope you can find something to read. Enjoy!

1. Mad as a March hare: The Iron Duke or Soulless- Both of these are steampunk flavored. Soulless has paranormal elements like werewolves, vampires, and ghosts. It’s hilariously campy.

2. Non Compos Mentis: Darkfever- This has magic in it. The first one isn’t so great and the heroine’s annoying; however, the series gets so much better if you stick with it.

3. (Not So) Sweet 16: Born of Night or The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

4. The lights are on, but nobody's home: The Iron Hunt or Don't Tell

5. Elite 8: It Had to Be You or Flat-Out Sexy- I know absolutely nothing about sports. Is NASCAR a sport? Yes or no, we’re going to pretend like it is.

6. Nutty as a fruitcake: Mine Till Midnight- This meets the last two qualifications. I didn’t think I’d like this series as much as I did and it’s a light read. There is a bit of the supernatural in this first book with a ghostly element.

7. Final 4: The Forest of Hands and Teeth, The Handmaid's Tale, or The Darkest Surrender

8. Neither rhyme nor reason: Bet Me

9. Buddy Read...Chicken or Egg? Boneshaker and/or A Rogue By Any Other Name

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Hi Marissa-dono, here are your picks hope you find something to your liking.

Marissa-dono March PIFM list
1. Mad as a March hare: Déjà Dead (Temperance Brennan, #1) (partly set in Montreal QC Canada)

2. Non Compos Mentis: The Summoning (Darkest Powers, #1) (You have the 2nd trilogy of this series in your TBR)

3. (Not So) Sweet 16: Pride and Prejudice (definitely older than 16 years)

4. The lights are on, but nobody's home: Alanna: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness, #1) (I know nothing about this book but it came up on my GR list)

5. Elite 8:The Perfect Play (Play by Play, #1) (I’ve seen this one recommended for others & its sports)

6. Nutty as a fruitcake: Something About You (FBI, # 1) (This was recommended to me several times and it was light and fun) or How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf (Naked Werewolf, #1) (same its light and fun and the writer who is chatting with us now)

7. Final 4: The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) (didn’t think I would like it but it is very good)

8. Neither rhyme nor reason: Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling, #1) (been picked for me several times I just picked it up)

9. Buddy Read...Chicken or Egg?
The Lion's Lady (Crown's Spies, #1) I have already read this one but will gladly read it again, I LOVE Julie Garwood’s historical romances)

or

[Grace]

For Mommaseymour:

I hope you like them!

1.Mad as a March hare: Chasing Clovers by Kat Flannery-It takes place in Canada and it was amazing.

2. Non Compos Mentis: Spell Bound by Rachel Hawkins

3.(Not So) Sweet 16: Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas-Derek Craven is definitely an alpha male.

4. The lights are on, but nobody's home: His Darkest Hunger by Juliana Stone

5. Elite 8: Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson-it’s hockey. I love hockey.

6. Nutty as a fruitcake: All I Ever Wanted by Kristan Higgins-She has an internal Lucille Ball and Michelle Obama. It's perfect.

7. Final 4: V for Vendetta by Alan Moore

8. Neither rhyme nor reason: A Rogue By Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean

9. Buddy Read...Chicken or Egg?
If you are from Team Chicken {c}, recommend a standalone you think both of you would like to read.

A Novel Seduction by Gwyn Cready

[~Megan~]

Thanks Kami!! There are several I'd love to read on that list, so I'm not sure which one I'll go with. I would be happy to buddy read The Hollow with you!

Dee, I'll have your list up first thing in the morning!

[♡Karlyn P♡]

Hi Leslie!
I added a few recommendations for each category too. Happy March reading!

Made as a March Hare
From your list:
Kiss an Angel
Dance of the Winnebagos

Recommended:
Flowers from the Storm
Silver Lining

Non Compos Mentis
From your list:
The Night Circus
The God Complex

Recommended:
Master of Crows
Liberating Lacey

(Not So) Sweet 16
From your list:
Hearts Aflame
Dragon Actually

Recommended:
Slip Into the Night
Ride the Fire

Nobody's Home
Recommended:
The Restorer
Lessons in Indiscretion

Elite 8
From your list:
A Game of Thrones
The Winter Rose

Recommended:
Ride with Me
See Jane Score

Nutty as a Fruitcake
From your list:
The Devil's Fire
Ordinary Angels

Recommended:
Playing for Keeps
Ember

Final 4
From your list:
Catching Fire
Yours Until Dawn

Recommended:
Rainshadow Road
Firelight

Neither Rhyme nor reason
The Riddler's Gift

Buddy Read (series!)
I'm good with any of these:
Cinder
Raphael
The Mane Event
Don't Mess with Texas

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Cheryl!

We had a good amount in common, I hope you find something here you like :)

1. Mad as a March Hare- Into the Wild Nerd Yonder - loved the characters in this YA, I wanted to be friends with Jessie.
Totally Tubular- 80's time-travel, fun, with a lot of heart.
Hunger- interesting twist on the Riders of the Apocalypse.

2. Non Compos Mentis: Pleasure and Purpose-sexy historical about handmaidens who make serving others' needs their life work.
Hex Hall, Magic and Mayhem- one a YA and one a sexy anthology dealing with magic.


3. (Not So) Sweet 16:Dark Lover or Fifty Shades of Grey- both alpha males and awesome series.
Do Over- over 40 couple- sweet rekindling of love.
A Knight in Shining Armor- published over 16 years ago (love it).

4. The lights are on, but nobody's home: Here are a few historicals and a few fantasy choices-
Everything and the Moon
Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband
Significance
Touch
Almost to Die For

5. Elite 8:Amazing Grace- loved this YA about a pro tennis teen that has had enough.
The Sugar Queen or The Girl Who Chased the Moon- awesome books by a popular author.

6. Nutty as a fruitcake: Rainwater- didn't think I would like it but I loved it!
I noticed you don't read a lot of Contemporary Romance so here are a few I've enjoyed- Breathing Room or Houston, We Have a ProblemorAnd One Last Thing ...

7. Final 4: Devil in Winter- you've read the second in the series, how about the third? This one is my favorite.

8. Neither rhyme nor reason: Random picks from your tbr- (I happen to love them both ;))
I am Number Four
Lair of the Lion

9. Buddy Read...Chicken or Egg?
I am an egg so here is a pick that we both may want to read (it's the second in the series but we are both up to that, sorry if I broke the rules D.G.!)- Midnight in Austenland
Here are two other choices of first in series that I would like to read, maybe you would like to join me?
Shadows- this is actually a prequel. I read the first one and really liked it. This came out after it but takes place before the first one.
Texas Destiny

Happy Reading!

[Lauren (aplpeach)]

D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "PAIRINGS ARE UP!!

At the end, we had 40 chickens, 37 eggs and 5 'others' (these were people where the answer wasn't so clear :)) I put 4 of the others in Team Egg, and the last other (Jim) in Team..."

I am confused. Where do you go to see the pairings?

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Lauren (aplpeach) wrote: "I am confused. Where do you go to see the pairings?"

The pairings are on the first page of the thread in message 2 and the rules are right below that in message 3.

[Lauren (aplpeach)]

MountainKat wrote: "Lauren (aplpeach) wrote: "I am confused. Where do you go to see the pairings?"

The pairings are on the first page of the thread in message 2 and the rules are right below that in message 3."

Thank you. This is my first challenge ever, I am trying to figure out how it works. Do I just pick someone from the list to share with?

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Lauren (aplpeach) wrote: "Thank you. This is my first challenge ever, I am trying to figure out how it works. Do I just pick someone from the list to share with?"

You pick for the person below you on the list and the person above you picks for you.

This is a fun challenge - I hope you enjoy it!

[Vi]

Lauren, you pick for the person below you. For you it should be Joyce. And you are team chicken btw.

[Lauren (aplpeach)]

Vi thank you. I am trying to figure the whole thing out. The rules and all, this is my first challenge :/

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Rena,

It was certainly different to not recommend any paranormal, but fun. I hope you find something intriguing and let me know if you want to do one of the buddy reads. :)

1. Mad as a March hare: The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz has an original style. I think since you like Jennifer Crusie, you'll enjoy the life of PI Izzy Spellman and her crazy family.

2. Non Compos Mentis: You like Crusie and you like assassins, so I don't see how you can go wrong with Agnes and the Hitman. Another fun read with the law chasing and a cute great dane puppy - Hot by Julia Harper.

3. (Not So) Sweet 16: I saw you enjoyed a couple of the older Amanda Quick's so thought I'd recommend a couple of her older contemporaries - Family Man, Perfect Partners or Trust Me by Jayne Ann Krentz. They are all over 16 years old.

4. The lights are on, but nobody's home: Traceless by Debra Webb looked like you're cup of tea.

5. Elite 8: I had Knock Me for a Loop by Heidi Betts sitting on my TBR for awhile and would be willing to do a buddy read of it if you wanted. Or if you need to read series in order, I'll recommend the first - Tangled Up In Love

6. Nutty as a fruitcake: I thought you might want to expand your fantasy options - Princess Academy by Shannon Hale or The Fairy Godmother by Mercedes Lackey which is a very interesting take on fairy tale character types.

7. Final 4: These were all published in a leap year. The Damsel in This Dress by Marianne Stillings - I think you'd like the suspense mixed with humor or Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard is one of my favorites by her.

8. Neither rhyme nor reason: I picked from page 8 of your TBR and chose Fade to Black by Leslie Parrish because the series name is Black CATs and that is my team name in bookshelf bingo in the SOS group.

9. Buddy Read...Chicken or Egg? We both have Kill Me Twice by Roxanne St. Clair on our TBRs, maybe it is time to read?

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Nici, I had the best time digging through your books! I hope you like what I've picked for you. If not, I'd be glad to try again :)

1. Mad as a March Hare: World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks is my choice for this one. That is a funky title ;)

2. Non Compos Mentis: Naked in Death by JD Robb deals with the law since the heroine, Eve, is a cop. I love this series!

3. (Not so)Sweet 16: Wild Card by Lora Leigh. Noah is definitely an alpha male who has an amazingly dirty mouth. I've read this several times!

4. The lights are on, but nobody's home: A Brush of Darkness by Allison Pang. It was on my rec's and you have it on your tbr list :) I've now added it to my tbr LOL

5. Elite 8: Lover Eternal by JR Ward is a super popular series and you've read the first one in it and gave it 5 stars. Why not continue? This is another one of my favorite series!

6. Nutty as a Fruitcake: Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas. This is definitely not something you'd normally read and it has quite a few humorous moments.

7. Final 4: You seem to really enjoy Anya Bast, so why not read the first in the series you've started by her, Wicked Enchantment.

8. Neither Rhyme nor reason: The Romanov Bride by Robert Alexander. It's on page 17 of your tbr. It caught my eye cause I love Romanov and Russian history.

9. Team Chicken: A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolick. I'd be glad to read it with you. I'm only doing 2 buddy reads this month, so I'm pretty free ;)

[Lauren (aplpeach)]

Joyce wrote: "I'm in and the egg came first but I hope I'm not too late"

Good reads is giving me trouble today. I will have your picks posted by tomorrow

[Nici]

Sana, i just noticed that the picks were up. I will do my picks for you by tomorrow. Thanks!

[Vi]

Okay Lexa. Here goes! I'm in a rush so I'm not going to comment that much. I might have gone a little bit overboard with the choices though. If you don't like any of the choices, let me know and I'll repick for you.

Mad as a March hare:
1. Bitten by Kelley Armstrong - This was my first UF and I loved it. I love Elena and Clay. Parts of it take place in Canada. Highly recommended!
2. Leaving Paradise by Simone Elkeles
3. Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs



Non Compos Mentis:
1. Legend by by Marie Lu - I just finished this book - a very good dystopia YA.
2. Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins - A YA that deals with magic. The third book is coming out next month. Perfect time to start.
3. Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb - One of my favorite series ever. Why don't you continue the series?



(Not So) Sweet 16:
I'm going with books published 16 years ago. One from your TBR and 2 from my favorites.

1. Home Again by Kristin Hannah
2. Devil's Cub by Georgette Heyer - My first Heyer which led me to glom on her backlist
3. The Shadow and the Star by Laura Kinsale - Ignore the cover. The book is awesome.



The lights are on, but nobody's home:
List of books from my recommendations that I fancied. Added some to my TBR as well.

Glimmerglass
Rescue Me
Deadtown
The Rake



Elite 8:
1. The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook
2. Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
3. It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - Start of the Chicago Stars series by Philips. It's a good series.



Nutty as a fruitcake:
1. Attachments by Rainbow Rowell - I just picked this on a whim without expecting to enjoy. Boy, was I wrong. It was very funny and sweet.
2. Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie
3. Heart's Blood by Juliet Marillier - You don't seem to have read that many fantasy. This is a great place to start. A very good light YA fantasy from one of my favorite authors.



Final 4:
1. Ashfall by Mike Mullin - I read this last year and man it was amazing. A very good post-apocalyptic. I can't wait for the next book coming out this year.
2. And One Last Thing ... by Molly Harper - This is a great standalone by Harper. Give it a try!
3. First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost - Before you read Night Huntress #5, you have to read the Night Huntress World as they are being referenced in book #5.
4. City of Glass by Cassandra Clare - You've liked the Mortal Instruments so far. Why don't you continue the series?



Neither rhyme nor reason:
1. Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
2. Breathing Room by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
3. Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles - You have to read this book.



Buddy Read
I've been wanting to start The Warlord Wants Forever and Dead Witch Walking. Let me know if you want to read either of them.

[Carla]

Penney—Hope that you find something you like (if not, let me know). You have great book lists!

1. Mad as a March hare: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/64... has an original take on amnesia—what if you forgot most of your married life? Would your 29-year-old self approve of the choices of you 39-year-old self? I just finished this and loved it (as did several in my book group)
2. Non Compos Mentis: For an earthy, spooky read, I’d recommend http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...

3. (Not So) Sweet 16: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42...
I’ve read good things about this book, published in 1995.

4. The lights are on, but nobody's home: I see that you’re a Pride and Predjudice fan, too—here’s a retelling from my GR recs: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/92...

5. Elite 8: Since Lisa Kleypas is pretty popular, I thought that this one would qualify. I enjoyed it. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35...

6. Nutty as a fruitcake: For a funny, light read, I enjoyed http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/82... , which is a funny memoir that will really hit home if you’ve ever bumped into an acquaintance that you haven’t seen for awhile, thought that they looked old, and then realized that they were thinking the same thing about you.

7. Final 4: It seems like with all the paranormal reads on your shelves, you must have a post-apocolypse book there, but I couldn’t find one. Instead, here’s a book published in a leap year http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20...


8. Neither rhyme nor reason: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41...
9. Buddy Read...Chicken or Egg? This one from your to-read list sounded good. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19...

I’m not sure if I’ll have time to do a buddy read this month or not. Happy reading!

[Alexis]

Hey Reetuparna! I had a lot of fun going through your TBR, it's so small! I don't know how you do it! At the same time it's probably good because you know what you want to read ;) Anyways, let me know if you don't see anything that fits your wishes this month and I'll try again for you!

1. Mad as a March Hare: The Sugar Queen I love her writing, they truly are quirky but sweet little stories. For an interesting title I chose Archangel's Consort because I just like it ;)

2. Non Compos Mentis: A political romance book is Extreme Exposure. A book that I've really enjoyed that has a lot of magic is Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble.

3. (Not So) Sweet 16: Simple Jess is just reaching it's 16th birthday. An amazing book with a very alpha alpha male is Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison.

4. The lights are on, but nobody's home: I had fun with this! I saw that you enjoy paranormal a lot so I chose Queen of Shadows. I also noticed quite a few sports romances which aren't really my thing, but I thought I'd try Out Of Her League.

5. Elite 8: I don't know if nascar counts as a sport but I love The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein. A super popular book (I need to read soon) is the most recent Sophie Kinsella book I've Got Your Number: A Novel

6. Nutty as a fruitcake: I noticed you read lots of romance and very little else. So I thought I'd recommend one of my all time favorite books The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold. An really light and fun read is Heiress for Hire by Erin McCarthy.

7. Final 4: I think I recommend this one to anyone that hasn't read it, but The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is seriously one of my favorites. The only author that really stood out to me on your read list is Nora Roberts, so I'll recommend her most recent book The Next Always.

8. Neither rhyme nor reason: From your third page I immediately noticed Into the Mist by Maya Banks

9. Buddy Read: I'm all about the chickens, so for my standalone I chose Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins because it is on both our lists :)

[~Leslie~]

Hi Fran, I loved picking for you. You had alot of authors that I wasn't familiar with, but they all looked liked really fun books! Here are your picks. I ended up picking from your TBR and my books for each category, so you have 2 books to choose from on each. Hope you find something you like. I am happy to pick again if you don't like any of them.

1. Mad as a March hare: The first book had a really funny title and the second book is something that I enjoyed and has a really unique premise.
Thank You for Flying Air Zoe or The Girl in the Steel Corset

2. Non Compos Mentis: Both of these books deal with magic. The first is on your TBR and the second is one I've read and really liked.
Graceling or A Discovery of Witches

3. (Not So) Sweet 16: The first book is from your TBR and has a great alpha male character and the second is from my books and was published in 1996.
Visions of Heat or The Cinderella Deal

4. The lights are on, but nobody's home: The first one is from a category you labeled GR recs and the second one is one of my rec's. I've never read either author or heard of these books mentioned.
The One That Got Away or Riding the Storm

5. Elite 8: I've never read Jaci Burton but I've heard good things about this book and the second is something that many of my friends have been talking about for awhile and I noticed you gave his other book 5 stars.
The Perfect Play or Middlesex

6. Nutty as a fruitcake: The first book is just a light fun read and the second was one of the first chick/lit books I ever read. I didn't have any idea what to expect and it opened up a whole new world for me.
A Touch of Greek or Fire Me Up

7. Final 4: The first is the next in a series you seem to love and the second is from an author you have read and I love as well. This is the newest one from her.
Demon from the Dark or Spirit Bound

8. Neither rhyme nor reason: This is a random choice from page 5 on your TBR and from page 5 of my TBR.
Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off or Devil's Due


9. Buddy Read...Chicken or Egg? This is something that was on both of our TBR lists and I have to read it for another challenge this month.
Kiss an Angel

[Alexis]

Vi wrote: "Okay Lexa. Here goes! I'm in a rush so I'm not going to comment that much. I might have gone a little bit overboard with the choices though. If you don't like any of the choices, let me know and I'..."

Wow Vi! I wasn't expecting your picks for awhile yet :) You had great timing since I just posted my recommendations as well :)

I think I want to read well... everything! But, there's probably not time. I'll look through what I'm reading for other challenges and get back to you :)

[Kate]

Pam:
Here are your picks. I hope you find something you like!

1. Mad as a March hare: Carbs & Cadavers Interesting concept, for a mystery club.
2. Non Compos Mentis: Playing with Fire Looked interesting.
3. (Not So) Sweet 16: No Place to RunThe Kelly brothers are all alpha males.
4. The lights are on, but nobody's home: Love in the Time of Dragons On of the recommendations on my list.
5. Elite 8: Taking Shots A sports book featuring a hockey player.
6. Nutty as a fruitcake: Boycotts & Barflies I laughed out loud during this book, there are some funny scenes.
7. Final 4: Forget Me NotThis book was a page turner. It was published in a Leap Year
8. Neither rhyme nor reason: Fifty Shades of GreyThis has to be one of my favorite books in a long while. I loved the whole series!
9. 9. Buddy Read...Chicken or Egg? Second Chances I really like this author, and have never read this book.

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Pollyanna, I'll have your picks up tomorrow night.

[Penney]

Thanks for the picks Carla, they're great! I have no idea what I'll choose yet, but I'll keep you posted :)

[Amy J.]

For KarLynP

I hope you can find something you can enjoy.

1. Mad as a March Hare
Funky Title: Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey
Bizarre Premise: The Egg Said Nothing by Caris O'Malley- Strange but I really enjoyed it.



2. Non Compos Mentis
Religion:The Master's Wall by Sandi Rog
Magic: Skin Game by Ava Gray



3. Not so sweet 16 Both published before or during 1996
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
The Painted Lady by Lucia Grahame



4. The Lights are on but nobody's Home
From Romance & Paranormal: Die For Me by Amy Plum
From Contemporary: Sweet Surrender by Maya Banks


5. Elite 8
Sports: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton
Sports: Play Dirty by Sandra Brown



6. Nutty as a Fruitcake
Out of Comfort Zone/ Humorous: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Out of Comfort Zone: The Gunslinger by Stephen King



7. Final Four
New From Favorite Author:A Dixie Christmas by Sandra Hill
New From Favorite Author:Maybe This Time by Jennifer Crusie
Post- apocalyptic: Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood



8. Neither Rhyme Nor Reason
ebook: Kiss Me, I'm Irish by Roxanne St. Claire
audiobook: Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
paperback: Kismet by Monica Burns



9. Buddy Read... Chicken or Egg
Chicken: Zero at the Bone by Jane Seville