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2012 April Pick It For Me! Challenge
HI Cathy!,I've loved going through your books. I've added a number of them to my shelves. We also seem to have different tastes. I've tried to balance out the recommendations with a few of them out of your comfort zone. Hope you like them. If not, let me know and I'll repick for you.
From Your TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins
Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh - You've got to continue the series to read Hawke and Sienna's book. It's only 2 books away. Go, go!!
Fireside by Susan Wiggs - You seem to really like Susan Wiggs; why don't you read another of hers?
River Marked by Patricia Briggs - Bonus! Mercy Thompson series is fast becoming one of my top favorite UF series. With River Marked, you'll be all caught up.
Nut Clusters
First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones - I've heard raves about this book. It's PNR with lots of humor.
How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks - Seriously, what's not to like this book? The title alone does it!
Truffles
Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas - I'm pretty sure there's this strawberry scene in this book. Read more to find out! :P
Rough, Raw, and Ready by Lorelei James - Do I need words??
Hot Cocoa
In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks - The title of the book matches the theme to a d.
Hidden Summit by Robyn Carr - Seeing as you seem to love Carr, maybe you should give her standalone a try. If you're doing the Featured Author Challenge here, then this will work out perfectly.
From Your Pantry Shelves:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey - A feel good contemporary romance with a great cover. The cover just makes me wanna read the book.
I've Got Your Number: A Novel by Sophie Kinsella - Kinsella's standalone are better than her series. Case in point is this book. She really pulled this one off!
Chocolate Fondue
Something About You by Julie James - Yummy cover! Added advantage of you liking the author.
Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson - A new author I discovered last month. Contemporary goodness with hot factors.
Dark Chocolate
On the Prowl by Patricia Briggs - You should read Cry wolf but before that you need to read this short story as it's basically the first 100 pages of the book.
Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire - One of my favorite UF series that keeps getting better
Chocolate Covered Ants:
Try some fantasy with strong romance elements - Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson or Heart's Blood by Juliet Marillier
Or try The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde which is very quirky and soooo wonderfully weird.
Buddy Reads:
I'm sorry but I don't think I'll be able to buddy read this month. But I've recommended two books from your TBR that I've added to mine!
From Your TBR
Waking Nightmare by Kylie Brant
Heartbreak Creek by Kaki Warner
From My TBR
The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner - I'll be doing a buddy read of this with DG and Miss. You're welcome to join us!
LaurenI had fun going through your shelves and added a few to mine,lol
From your cupboard
Chocolate Raisins~
The Darkest Whisper I love Gena Showalter and all the guys in this series crack me up
Nut Clusters Halfway to the Grave or Agnes and the Hitman I love Bones and Cat. Agnes was hilarious!
Truffles yummy cover love~ Changing the Game or The Darkest Hour.
Hot Cocoa Dark Needs at Night's Edge
My Pantry Shelves
Cholcolate Dipped Strawberries Simply Irresistible or Flat-Out Sexy
Chocolate Fondue Fifty Shades of Grey
Dark Chocolate Always Time to Die or Touching Evil (Evil, #1) these were both on your TBR pile; I have read both authors and really enjoyed them. Love this Kay Hooper series!
Chocolate Covered Ants Hammered this was recommended to me and I had a hard time putting it down.
Buddy Reads let me know if your up for them. I could do any time from 2nd week on in April.
Your Pile~
My Pile~
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Hope you find something that interests you. If not let me know and I'll repick. Happy Reading!!
Nici, I am so sorry. I'm finally turning the corner and crawling out of my sick hole. I'll have your picks up in the morning, while I'm fumigating my room :)
Heather, I wanted to give you plenty of options to choose from. Hopefully these are ok, if you need me to repick any just let me know. From Your TBR Cupboards
Chocolate Raisins:
The Wedding Night
Kindred in Death
Nut Clusters:
50 Ways to Hex Your Lover - I don't know how funny this is, but with a cover and title like this, it's got to be pretty hilarious.
The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires
Truffles:
Too Hot To Touch- There's nothing hotter than a hot man who knows his way around the kitchen. Abs you can bounce a quarter off of doesn't hurt either!
No Regrets
Hot Cocoa:
One Day
The Look of Love
From my Pantry Shelves
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries:
Forever Freed - I read this months ago and it's a definitely must read. You'll just fall in love with the hero!
Chocolate Fondue:
Northern Exposure
Dark Chocolate:
Kill the Competition
Chocolate Covered Ants:
Bound, Branded, & Brazen
Buddy Reads
From Your TBR:
The Donovan Legacy: Captivated & Entranced
The Mane Event
From My TBR:
Covet
Nellie From you TBR list Firelight Firelight
Sugestion Born at Midnight (Shadow Falls) by C. C. Hunter Born at Midnight
Mounika wrote: "Hey Sue, I'll get your picks by tomorrow. A bit busy, hope you'll understand. :)
Thanks!"
No problem! I'm just now able to work on my picks as well.
Sue-
Lauren (aplpeach) wrote: "I can't believe I missed sign ups for this months challenge :("Lauren, if you are interested I can put you in if repicks are necessary. Just let me know!
Nancy wrote: "MountainKat,I have to say that I think this theme and these picking rules are the BEST! Not that I haven't liked the earlier ones, because I think you all do such a great job, but I am such a ch..."
Thank you so much! I had a lot fun coming up with everything.
Just to let everyone know, I will be keeping track of things over the weekend, but I am not sure how good my internet connection is going to be and I won't be on my laptop. Since we all know how much fun it is to post from our phones, I hope you understand if I don't update much. I will be back in time to do any repicks that will hopefully not be necessary, because you are all so awesome!! =)
Grace,Sorry it took me a bit to get these to you!
From Your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins
I looked through the books you have read, and you have a few from Lisa Kleypas that you really liked. Since I like that author as well, I thought I’d recommend one of hers on your TBR that sounds interesting. So for this one I’m recommending Mine Till Midnight.
Nut Clusters
I'm not sure this is really a funny book, but I found moments of it quite funny. How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper.
Truffles
After looking through your list a couple of times (and trying not to pick books that are later in a series), I picked Once a Knight by Christina Dodd. You have quite a few of her books on your list, so that helped me to decide on this one as well!
Hot Cocoa
Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James.
From Your Pantry Shelves:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
This book always leaves me smiling and feeling good. Getting Rid of Bradley by Jennifer Crusie.
Chocolate Fondue
This is an older book, but one of my favorites! Fanta C by Sandra Brown.
Dark Chocolate
Naked in Death by J.D. Robb. Not my favorite in the series, but the first one of a series I do enjoy.
Chocolate Covered Ants
The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde. Fforde has a really good sense of humor and he brings other books in to the story in a funny way.
Buddy Reads:
From Their TBR
The only book that is on both of our TBR lists is Cotillion by Georgette Heyer. I’m up for the read if you are!
From Your TBR
In looking at my list, I realize I have not been good about adding books to it last month! So, from the books I do have, I picked This Matter of Marriage by Debbie Macomber since it is by an author that you’ve read a few from (but no ratings, so I hope you like her)!
Sue wrote: "Grace,Sorry it took me a bit to get these to you!
From Your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins
I looked through the books you have read, and you have a few from Lisa Kleypas that you reall..."
Thank you so much for the picks, Sue. I just did a happy dance because they are so amazingly fitting in with my reading vibe for the month. I am going to start with Lisa but I am planning to read all of them.
Hi Brett, Here are your picks. I hope you like them.From Your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins - The Guardian I see you love the Dark Hunter Series so I picked the next one on your list.
Nut Clusters - Trolls in the Hamptons I really enjoyed this book and I saw it on your TBR list
Truffles - Devil Without A Cause I really liked the cover on this. Nice Abs!
Hot Cocoa - Nerd In Shining Armor This is a good read to curl up with and read in a single sitting.
From Your Pantry Shelves:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries - Garden Spells This was recommended to me a little while ago and I really loved.
Chocolate Fondue - Date Me Baby One More Time I enjoyed this book and the romance was really good. It was funny too.
Dark Chocolate - Lights Out Tonight I noticed you don't have many mysteries on your TBR list but this was a good mystery and you don't need to read these in the order they were written.
Chocolate Covered Ants - Ready Player One This is a book from your TBR list that is different from what you usually read. I enjoyed this book especially with all the 80's and 90's references.
Buddy Reads:
From Their TBR - Wild Cards This looks like a interesting series I would love to read this with you if you are interested.
From Your TBR - A Discovery of Witches I noticed this was on both of our TBR lists.
Grace wrote: "Thank you so much for the picks, Sue. I just did a happy dance because they are so amazingly fitting in with my reading vibe for the month. I am going to start with Lisa but I am planning to read all of them. "I'm glad you like them!
Ruth Ann wrote: "Erin wrote: "Hi Ruth Ann! Here are your picks. Hope you find something that interests you this month. Otherwise, I'd be glad to try again.From Your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins - [..."
I'm glad you liked them! Bunny and the Bear was such a fun read, and the haunted house one sounded intriguing. I' d love to read Deadly Gift with you. I have the audiobook waiting to be listened to, so let me know when you want to start. The Born In trilogy is one of my favorites by Nora Roberts, and if you like audiobooks at all, the reader for all three was really good.
Hi Melissa, Thanks so much for the great picks.
I will definitely read The Darkest Whisper and Always Time to Die. I hope to get to The Darkest Hour and Touching Evil as well.
I'm not sure if I will get to Darkness Dawns, but I would love to do a buddy read of it. Let me know if you start it and I will join you.
Renee wrote: Thank you for your recommendations! They all look like great reads :) I am definitely going to read As for the buddy reads, I don't quite know how its all supposed to go, like if I'm supposed to read both of them or what. But they are both good picks. I am interested in . So I am up for reading that for sure. Just gotta see if my library has it. ..."
You are expected to only read one book for this challenge but you can read more than one. I'm not sure about my reading schedule this month, but if I can get my hands on Angelfall, I'll let you know and we can do a buddyread.
Hi Regina!I quite enjoyed looking at your shelves. I must have added a dozen books to my to-be-read list. For these recs I tried to stick with books I had read before and liked. I am going to try to read both of the buddy reads this month so if you want to read them with me just let me know.
I hope you find something that will work for you this month!
From Your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins - Can't stop at one and because they are fruit you don't have to! -Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling, Rapture by Jacquelyn Frank
Nut Clusters - Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken
Truffles - No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole
Hot Cocoa - The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
From Your Pantry Shelves:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries - Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr, Diamonds and Dreams by Rebecca Paisley
Chocolate Fondue - Fifty shades of Grey by E.L. James
Dark Chocolate - Mr Perfect by Linda Howard
Chocolate Covered Ants - Try it, you might like it - Tsubasa Resevoir Chronicle by CLAMP, Simple Jess by Pamela Morisi
Buddy Reads:
From Their TBR Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson
From Your TBR -Zero at the Bone by Jane Seville
Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Thanks for the great picks! I've downloaded a few kindle samples (Divergent, The Night Circus and The Perfect Play), but am currently leaning towards I hope you like it. I thought the humor was a little over the top at first, but then part way through the book you realize Charley is a much more complex character than you first thought. I've read the next two in the series as well and I think it's a great series!
I posted my books for Nellie to read - message 260! How do I find if someone posted mine besides scrolling through all the messages? I am new to this and if I am doing it wrong would appreaciate some direction.Thanks!
Janet wrote: "I posted my books for Nellie to read - message 260! How do I find if someone posted mine besides scrolling through all the messages? I am new to this and if I am doing it wrong would appreaciate so..."Hi Janet, I didn't mark you as having made your picks because it looked like your picks were incomplete. You need to make picks for each of the categories listed in the rules totaling at least ten books. Many of us pick more than one book for each because we just can't help ourselves. I do have it marked that Lacy made picks for you, they are here Lacy's picks for Janet in message #171 . Most of us are so anxious for our picks that we are watching for them to come up and see them right away. It is almost an illness, but in a fun way! =) I hope you enjoy the challenge! Remember to complete it you only need to read one book that is recommended to you, but you are welcome to read more!
Hi, Penney. It's been a little tough picking up books for you because you've read almost all of my favorites but I did my best. Have fun!Chocolate Raisins - Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart - because you're are a huge historical-romance fan and you've liked the first two books in the series. ;)
Nut Clusters - How to Knit a Wild Bikini - well, it looks funny!
Truffles - Hot in Here - the title says it all.
Hot Chocolate - Heartbreak Creek
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries - Beautiful Disaster - one of my albsolute favorites.
Chocolate Fondue - Be With Me - HOT! I'm sure you'll like it.
Dark Chocolate - A Lot Like Love
Chocolate Covered Ants - On the Jellicoe Road - you seem to lack young-adult in your shelves and Melina Marchetta is one of the best in the genre. Just give a try. ;)
BUDDY READS
From Your TBR - The Breaker's Concubine - totally caught my eye while I was brousing through your shelves.
From My TBR - Attachments - I have a small to-read and most of the stuff on it you've already read so I didn't have much of a choice.
That's it from me. I hope you found some thing you liked. Peace \/
MountainKat - throw me in for re-picks if needed ;)
Hey Sue,Here are your picks. I hope you find something you want to read. Let me know if you're interested in a buddy read.
From Your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins - Ghost Story
Vengeance in Death
Nut Clusters - Fools Rush In
Truffles - Dragon Actually
Hot Cocoa - Giving Chase
From Your Pantry Shelves:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries -
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor is a contemporary
The Wedding is a historical and my all time favorite
Dragon Bound
Chocolate Fondue - Surrender
Dark Chocolate - Mr. Perfect
Chocolate Covered Ants -
The Bride- Julie Garwood
Dreaming of You - Lisa Kleypas
Buddy Reads:
From Their TBR - Giving Chase and
Mercy
From Your TBR - The Hunger Games
Susan(susayq)I had a great time exploring your shelves and looking for recommendations. In fact, I had such a good time, I had to keep reminding myself I was supposed to look for books for you, not add books to my own ever-increasing TBR pile. ;D
Your TBR Cupboard
Chocolate Raisins -- This is where a shelf labeled “i-need-to-finish-this-series” would really come in handy. If only … oh, wait, you do have one of those.
Vengeance in Death by J.D. Robb, In Death #6. -- I'm 34 books in and still loving the series.
Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh, Psy-Changeling #4 -- Technically, #4 isn’t anywhere on your TBR, but 1-3 are on your i-need-to-finish-this-series shelf, so I had to add this here. Singh just keeps getting better and better. I’ve been eagerly awaiting #11 since the moment I finished Kiss of Snow. Sadly, my calendar says I still have 2 more months to wait.
My Irresistible Earl by Gaelen Foley -- I’ve never read any of Foley’s books, but they look interesting
Rainshadow Road by Lisa Kleypas -- Kleypas is always a treat!
Nut Clusters
Touched by an Alien by Gini Koch -- Koch’s writing style really makes this series shine. Kitty’s quirky sense of humor is amazing and your gonna love her parents.
If Fried Chicken Could Fly by Paige Shelton -- I love cozy mysteries and I immediately added this to my shelves.
Murder With Peacocks by Donna Andrews -- I wasn’t sure about them at first, but I quickly came to love Meg’s kooky family.
Truffles
Too Hot To Touch by Louisa Edwards -- Yummm! There are some great covers out there, but this one topped my list this time around. Another book that I had to add to my own shelves. Not only was the cover decadent, but the blurb sounded delicious too.
Trespass by Meg Maguire -- This is another unknown-to-me author, but the book looked and sounded interesting.Hot Cocoa
Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard -- Linda Howard is one of my comfort-read authors and this is one of her best. I always enjoy it every time I pick it up and I’ve reread it quite a bit.
The Secret by Julie Garwood -- Another comfort-read author, Garwood rarely lets me down.
From My Pantry Shelves
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries
Vision in White by Nora Roberts -- Nora Roberts is another can't miss author and the entire Bride Quartet is well worth the time spent reading.
And Then He Kissed Her by Laura Lee Guhrke -- I read this last year as part of a PIFM challenge and really enjoyed it.
Chocolate Fondue
Sweet Surrender by Maya Banks -- I love this whole series from Banks.
Wicked Ties by Shayla Black -- One of my favorite Shayla Black books.
Skin Game by Ava Gray -- A paranormal romance with some grit to it. I'm getting ready to read the third book in this series.
Dark Chocolate
When You Dare by Lori Foster -- Lori Foster does a great job mixing the suspense into this romance.
Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane -- Chess is an unconventional hero in this dark Urban Fantasy.
Skinwalker by Faith Hunter -- The first book in a dark Urban Fantasy series.
Chocolate Covered Ants
Cast in Shadow by Michelle Sagara West -- I love West's various fantasy series and this one in particular.
Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin -- Jaz Parks is a unique character with a quirky sense of humor. She works as an assassin for the CIA and her boss/partner is a vampire. I've thoroughly enjoyed the books in this series.
Buddy Reads
From Your TBR
Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley -- I absolutely loved Ian's story and am looking forward to starting this book soon.
From My TBR
Sins of the Angels by Linda Poitevin -- I picked this up because it looked interesting and am hoping to start it soon.
Mind Games by Carolyn Crane -- I've heard good things about this book, so I'd be willing to read this one too.
Oh Daffodil!! You picked some great books for me! I'm so glad my shelf helped you pick lol You were right to suggest Mine to Possess and I'm definitely reading it and Vengeance in Death this month. I would love to buddy read Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage with you. Pick a date and let me know. I'm flexible :)
And as soon as my daughter finishes getting ready, we're heading out for a day of shopping that includes spending some of my Barnes & Noble gift card I got for my birthday this month. I want to get either Once Bitten, Twice Shy or Touched by an Alien. Those look great! I'll let you know which one I got ;)
Thanks again!!
Macwolf01 [Elise] wrote: "Ana wrote: "Macwolf01 [Elise] wrote: " Hi Ana From Your TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins - Can't stop at one and because they are fruit you don't have to! - About That Night (FBI, # 3) (it comes ..."
I've got the book. We can start whenever you're ready. Let me know!
Lady Allison St. Vincent wrote: ""Thank you very much for the awesome recs and the friendship! 'm going to read Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas. Your description of "intense" won me over. =) "Rena, I hope you enjoy it! Keep me updat..."
Great! We just have to wait a few days until it comes out.
OK, Nici, finally! I hope you find something you like after your long wait. I've actually been working on it while in bed, so I'm probably overcompensating a little. Here we go...From Your TBR Cupboard
1. Chocolate Raisins: Oracle's Moon and Archangel's Consort, Two of my favorite series, and since it seems to be the same for you, keep going with them :)
2. Nut Clusters: The Mane Event or anything by Shelly Laurenston on your TBR. She's hilarious! Or go with Hounded by Kevin Hearne, it's much funnier than you probably anticipate.
3. Truffles: Comfort Food, I originally read this because the cover intrigued me and it turned out to be a 5 star read for me. And every time I come across The Luxe I pause at the beauty. I've never read it but...
4. Hot Cocoa: Two very good, kick your feet up and snuggle books... Fifty Shades of Grey (total yum fest) and Pleasure Unbound
From My Pantry Shelves~ I went a little nuts here...
5. Chocolate Dipped Strawberries: You don't seem to be into contemporary romance that much, but here are three great, "fuzzy feeling" ones.
Fallen from Grace (don't mind the icky cover), Bet Me and The Frog Prince (surprisingly good book!)
6. Chocolate Fondue: I could've put a million books down for this category, but here are some of my favs... A Hunger Like No Other, Love My Way and Midnight Man
7. Dark Chocolate: The Darkest Hour, action packed, sexy as hell and touching all at the same time. The Last Werewolf, This one surprised me. It has horror, humor and a bit of romance. The Alienist, There is no romance in this book, but I was happy to see it on your TBR since it's one of my all time favorite reads.
8. Chocolate Covered Ants: I should've put all those contemporaries here, but instead I have one new author, Raphael, the start of a GREAT series; one new subgenre (fantasy) Warprize the first of a trilogy; and one new genre (historical) Her One Desire, not your typical cast of characters.
Buddy Reads
9. From Your TBR: Tiger Eye by Marjorie M. Liu has been on my TBR as well, for far too long.
10. From My TBR: Lover Reborn, Since these only come out once a year, I'll try and put off reading it, but I sincerely doubt I'll make it through the month. It wouldn't take much to twist my arm :)
Ok, hopefully this list is worth the wait and you'll find something in here you really want to read.
Happy Reading!
Lauren wrote: "Hi Melissa, Thanks so much for the great picks.
I will definitely read The Darkest Whisper and Always Time to Die. I hope to get to The Darkest Hour and Touching Evil as well.
I'm not sure if I ..."
Lauren ~ Glad you were able to find a few of interest. BTW I meant to rec Hounded (1st in the sereis ☺) instead of Hammered which is the 2nd book!! I will def let you know if I get to Darkness Dawns - prob wouldn't be til late in the month.
Fran Thanks for all the great rec's!! I will be adding some to my tbr pile for sure,lol. I'm up for the buddy read Shadows - let me know what would work for you I have one in another group beginning of the month but shouldn't take too long.
I'm going to try for Mind Games, Do Over and hopefully Hearts of Darkness
Hi Lacy,I really enjoyed going through your shelves, here are my picks for you:From Your TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins - Can't stop at one and because they are fruit you don't have to! - Pick a book from an author or series your pickee loves - Kiss an Angel.
Nut Clusters - Select a book that looks funny (not only looks it but is really, really funny) - The Grand Sophy.
Truffles - Pick a book with a cover that is melt in your mouth yummy or otherwise caught your attention - Dating A Cougar.
Hot Cocoa - Suggest a book that seems like a good one to snuggle up with - First Grave on the Right.
From My Pantry Shelves:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries - Pick a sweet romance, one of those books that left you with a case of the warm fuzzies - Something Wonderful.
Chocolate Fondue - Suggest a book that has some heat So You Want a Job.
Dark Chocolate - Recommend a book that has suspense, is a thriller or scary - The Mysterious Affair at Styles.
Chocolate Covered Ants - Try it, you might like it - Choose a new to them author, genre or subgenre - The Summer I Turned Pretty.
Buddy Reads:
From Your TBR - Suggest something from your pickee's TBR or Wishlist that you have been wanting to read, get to it fast before that Fudge Brownie Ice Cream melts - Tropic of Cancer (i've always wanted to read this, my friends say it's shocking!).
From My TBR - Suggest something from your TBR or Wishlist that is by an author or in a genre your pickee loves just like everyone loves Chocolate Chip Cookies - What Happened to Goodbye.
Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "MissHere are your picks. I hope you find something suitably delicious. Let me know if you want to do one of the buddy reads.
1. From Your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins: Fair Game by..."
Hi Diane, thanks for the recs, i think i'll have time to do the buddy read This Side of the Grave this month. I'll probably also read Fair Game. Thanks a lot! :)
Hi Polina, thanks for the awesome recs! As of right now, I'll definitely go with How to Knit a Wild Bikini since it also fits into this month's challenge. I'm also thinking about A Lot Like Love since I love the author and Beautiful Disaster just because of the controversy :)Thanks again!
Melissa wrote: "Fran Thanks for all the great rec's!! I will be adding some to my tbr pile for sure,lol. I'm up for the buddy read Shadows - let me know what would work for you I have one in another group beg..."
So glad you liked the recs Melissa!
I would love to read Shadows with you. Any time you want. Towards the middle of the month works great for me :)
Pollyanna-Library visit found bothHush, Hush and Wings. I have both of them. If you want to do a buddy read, let me know. Couldn't start before Wednesday or Thursday though. I have a buddy read with Cheryl starting Monday and I'm a book at a time girl
Cacophony!!!HI!!!! Sorry for the delay. I hope you like your recs. If not, I'll be more than happy to pick again for you.
From Your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins - If You Desire by Kresley Cole- you've given her books mostly high marks so, I wanted to give you a slight nudge to move on to the next one in this series.
Nut Clusters - Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James- She is a funny writer. I laughed out loud more than once.
Truffles - Skin Game by Ava Gray
Very nice cover! ; )
Hot Cocoa - Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare or Once and Always by Judith McNaught
Clockwork Angel sounds really good, both ratings and storyline. Once and Always is definitely a good book to cozy up to.
From Your Pantry Shelves:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries - A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught- such a wonderful love story
Chocolate Fondue - Dirty by Megan Hart- Starts out hot and steamy, but so much more.
Dark Chocolate - Black Ice by Anna Stuart- Not much romance, just a lot of action and a hot lead male character
Chocolate Covered Ants - First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones or The Endearment by Lavyrle Spencer
First Grave was a fun read about a female grim reaper and Lavyrle writes some of the most heartwarming stories- this one is really sweet one.
Buddy Reads:
From Their TBR Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare- we both have this one on our TBR- looks like a good one to read together.
From Your TBR -The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson or The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern- I've been eyeing both books for a while now- one of these could be a fun buddy read
Happy reading!
Miss wrote: "Hi Lacy,I really enjoyed going through your shelves, here are my picks for you:From Your TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins - Can't stop at one and because they are fruit you don't have to! - Pick ..."
Thank you for the great rec's Miss! I don't know which ones to pick!
I will do one of the buddy reads with you if you have the time. I have Tropic of Cancer on hand, and I requested What Happened to Goodbye from the library. I'm third in line so we will see if it gets here in time. If this one doesn't work, I have Along For the Ride by Sarah Dessen, we could substitute that one if the other one does not come in. Let me know which one works best for you.
As for my other choice, I try to read at least two picks, I am leaning towards The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Kiss an angel, First Grave on the Right, or Grand Sophy. I will keep you posted on what I finally choose.
Have fun with your rec's! =0)
Reetuparnahi, i'm sorry for not recommending sooner, but here they are:
Chocolate Raisins - chasing fire by Nora Robert. This lullaby by Sarah Dessen
Nut Clusters - The day i wore my panties inside out.
Truffles - What i did for love by
Phillips, Susan Elizabeth
Hot Cocoa- Caleb + Kate by Martinusen Coloma, Cindy *
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries- Delirium by Lauren Oliver
Chocolate Fondue- dark prince by Christine Feehan
Dark Chocolate - Divergent by Veronica Roth
Chocolate Covered Ants - this Calder sky by Janet Dailey
From your TBR- going too far by Jennifer Echolas
From my TBR - nightshade by Andrea Cremer
This is my first time so i don't really know if you'll like them.i can do a re-pick if you want.
Lacy wrote: "Miss wrote: "Hi Lacy,I really enjoyed going through your shelves, here are my picks for you:From Your TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins - Can't stop at one and because they are fruit you don't hav..."
Any of your choices will be great Lacy,as for the buddy read, I can go with whatever you choose, I like S. Dessen's style so any book by her can be good, i'm also in the mood to read something a bit different, and we can also do both buddy reads, it's up to you.
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Ana wrote: "I've got the book. We can start whenever you're ready. Let me know! "Lets start tomorrow, I'm still off once I go back to work I won't have as much time to read.
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Yz the Whyz wrote: "Renee wrote: Thank you for your recommendations! They all look like great reads :) I am definitely going to read As for the buddy reads, I don't quite know how its all supposed to go, like if I'..."
Okay, thanks again. Turns out that my library doesn't have Angelfall-- it's probably too 'new' for them, but it will have I am number four soon I think. Its in transit. So let me know, if you can do the buddy read :)
Nancy wrote: "To Macwolf01 (Elise),I LOVED going through your shelves..."
Thanks Nancy for the great picks, I'd love to do
as a buddy read. I'm also going to aim to read:
and
, I put the rest in my TBR list they all look interesting and worth a read. THANKS again!! E
Macwolf01 [Elise] wrote: "Ana wrote: "I've got the book. We can start whenever you're ready. Let me know! "Lets start tomorrow, I'm still off once I go back to work I won't have as much time to read.
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Ok, I was starting something else but I was not very convince, so I'm gladly switching my reading!
Regina wrote: "Hi, GigiHope you like my recs for you.
Chocolate Raisins - Lover Reborn - finished it today and loved it!
Pride Mates - I saw you have read some of her books. Thi..."
Hi Regina!
Thank you so much for the recs. I'm going to read Lover Reborn. Tohr is my favorite brother and I've been dying to read his story! Thank you again for the rec!
Mommaseymour,I hope you like the books I've picked out for you!
From Your Pickee's TBR:
Chocolate Raisins:
Nut Clusters:
Truffles:
Hot Cocoa:
From your Pantry Shelves:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries:
Chocolate Fondue:
Dark Chocolate:
Chocolate Covered Ants:
Buddy Reads:
From Their TBR:
From Your TBR:
I opened the buddy read thread for
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/8...
Anybody feel free to join us!
Renee wrote:Okay, thanks again. Turns out that my library doesn't have Angelfall-- it's probably too 'new' for them, but it will have I am number four soon I think. Its in transit. So let me know, if you can do the buddy read :) ."I have a copy of I am Number Four, so I'm good to go. I haven't done a buddy read before, so I'm excited. Furthermore, I just saw the movie, and I enjoyed it a lot, so I'm looking forward to reading the book.
Let me know when you are ready and how you would like to proceed. We can discuss the book by private message, or we can open our own buddy read thread.
Yz the Whyz wrote: "Renee wrote:Okay, thanks again. Turns out that my library doesn't have Angelfall-- it's probably too 'new' for them, but it will have I am number four soon I think. Its in transit. So let me know, ..."Yz, the book is so much better than the movie! You are in for a treat :)
LauraI hope that you find something that you'll enjoy. There were quite a few books on your TBR List that I've read and enjoyed.
From Your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins -
Silence and Dark Flame
Nut Clusters -
The Accidental Werewolf and Playing With Fire
Truffles - Eternal
Hot Cocoa - Eternal Rider and Giving Chase: I've read both of these books and really really liked them both. They are also the first in a series, and I've loved both entire series.
From Your Pantry Shelves:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries - Delirium and The Summer I Turned Pretty: Delirium is really good. I love the author!! This book and it's sequel as well as Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver are all worth reading. The Summer I turned Pretty is a great beach/summer read.
Chocolate Fondue - Riding the Storm: This book has a lot of heat to it :)
Dark Chocolate - Angels and Demons: Great suspense!
Chocolate Covered Ants - Faith & Fidelity
Buddy Reads:
1. Dragon Bound
2. When You Dare
I'd be interesting in Buddy Reading either of these books if you'd like. :)
I hope you find something you enjoy!
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I have to say that I think this theme and these picking rules are the BEST! Not that I haven't liked the earlier ones, because I think you all do such a great job, but I am such a chocoholic, that these just speak to me!! And I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the photos!!
Thanks for doing such a great job!