2012 April Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Tiffanny]

Lexa!!

You picked so many great books for me to read!! I love it! I have no idea which one I'll start with. Thank you

[Cacophony]

Hi Gigi,
Thank you for the recs. I think I will read Dirty by Megan Hart this month. I read Stranger last week and I really liked the writing style. Then maybe I can read A Kingdom of Dreams. I have been meaning to read it for a long time.
Thanks again.

[Renee]

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, ..."

Okay, I placed a hold for a copy at my library and will private message you when it is in my possession :)
I've never done a buddy read either, so it'll be a cool experience. I saw the movie when it was in theaters and really enjoyed it too.

[Brett]

Joyce wrote: "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 o..."

I am totally down for reading
Wild Cards with you! I'm ready to read it whenever you are so let me know. I don't know which one to read first of the other books you picked for me. They are all so good! Thanks!

[Joyce]

Brett wrote: "Joyce wrote: "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 pic..."

Lets start Wild Cards next weekend to give me some time to start my regular pick. LOL

[Brett]

Joyce wrote: "Brett wrote: "Joyce wrote: "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 S..."

Sounds good to me!

[Nancy H]

Macwolf01 [Elise] wrote: "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 ..."

Great - let me know when you want to start Virals. I can do it any time.

[Lala]

Tiffanny wrote: "Laura

I 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 -
Sil..."</i>


I will go with [book:Eternal Rider :)

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Miss wrote: "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! :) "

Great, let me know when you want to start. Although since the Bingo shelf is reader's choice, we could do it for that as well if you want to read it this week. Let me know.

[Gigi]

Cacophony wrote: "Hi Gigi,
Thank you for the recs. I think I will read Dirty by Megan Hart this month. I read Stranger last week and I really liked the writing style. Then maybe I can read A Kingdom of Dreams. I..."

Hi Cacophony! You're welcome. I can't wait to hear what you think about both books. Enjoy!

[Miss]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Miss wrote: "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! :) "

Great, let me know ..."

Hi Diane, I'll be reading for that one, but I can probably read with you this week too.:)

[Skandia]

Nancy,

I have been planning to read Anna and the French Kiss in April anyway, so let me know if you like to join me for Buddy read. I have heard so many praises about it and I have the book ready.

[Irina]

Nelly wrote: "Reetuparna

hi, 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 panti..."

Thanks for the great picks! If it was your first time , then I couldn't tell :D
I am going to try to read Dark Prince, Caleb + Kate, This Lullaby and Nightshade
So let me know when you're ready to start with the Buddy Read.

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Nancy wrote: Great - let me know when you want to start Virals. I can do it any time. ..."

I started a buddy read today and start work tomorrow so lets start next Saturday ... that way I know I'll be done the one I'm on and won't get caught up with work. Good for you?

[Lacy]

Miss wrote: "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 ..."

Okay, let's start with the something different and go from there. Let's plan to start it on Friday the 13th! I'll be too busy during the holidays. Does that work for you? I'll start the thread for Tropic of Cancer when I hear back from you. I've been wanting to read this book forever! It will be nice having some company. =)

Let me know if the date doesn't work for you.

[Alyssa]

Daffodil
Isn't that the point of this? I like enabling people. :)
I'm glad you like the recs. Let me know what you pick!

[Nancy H]

Skandia wrote: "Nancy,

I have been planning to read Anna and the French Kiss in April anyway, so let me know if you like to join me for Buddy read. I have heard so many praises about it and I have ..."

I will check tomorrow in the library and if they don't have it, I will buy it, which will take a couple of days. I will get back to you tomorrow after I check. I just read another one by that author and it was really good, so I am looking forward to reading this one.

[Nancy H]

Macwolf01 [Elise] wrote: "Nancy wrote: Great - let me know when you want to start Virals. I can do it any time. ..."

I started a buddy read today and start work tomorrow so lets start next Saturday ... that way I know I'll..."

That sounds great. I have been wanting to read this one for a while, so this is exactly the motivation I need to get it done.


Does it still suit you to start the Buddy Read for 'Virals' on Saturday? I am reading another one tomorrow, but by Saturday evening I will be ready to start 'Virals' if you are. If you aren't, that's okay, too, because I have plenty of other stuff to read and can start it when you are ready.

[Pollyanna]

Pam wrote: "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 Thursda..."

Hi Pam, I'll let you know when I'm able to start Wings, I've got another buddy read first too.

[Nici]

*bites lip* I can't wait for my picks!

[Penney]

I posted your picks yesterday Sweet Nici, message #283. I should've pm'd you to let you know, but they're there waiting for you :-)

[Nici]

LOL silly me! Thank you!

[Sue]

Mounika wrote: "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."

Mounika,

Thanks for the picks!

I am almost done with Ghost Story (it was my pick from last month!!), and while I do plan on finishing it this month, I'll pick another book that I can start this week! So, I will read "Dragon Actually" from my TBR pile! And, if I have time, I would like to do the buddy read "Giving Chase." I've already read "The Hunger Games" and would highly suggest it to you to read though.

Please let me know if you don't mind waiting a couple of weeks to do the buddy read "Giving Chase."

Sue-

[Miss]

Lacy wrote: "Miss wrote: "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 th..."

The date suits me Lacy, let me know when you set up the thread.:)
Yay!

[Tuğçe]

Mounika so sorry, it has been hectic lately but i will send your picks tomorrow be sure! it is already midnight here, so good nite!!

[Nancy H]

Skandia,
Late last night I started Explosive Eighteen, read most of it this afternoon, and finished it just now. It was a very fast and fun read and just what I needed after two months of reading review books! Thanks for picking it for me.
Now I think I will move on to The Peach Keeper because I have loved the other books by that author.
Great picks - I am going to see how many of them I can do this month.

[Shea]

Hey Alyssa! These are for you:

From Your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:

Chocolate Raisins: Lover Unbound - I see that you like the BDB series. This is the next on your TBR list.

Nut Clusters: Give Him the Slip - The plot for this one seems pretty quirky.

Truffles: Crave - Lots to choose from here, but I went with J.R. Ward since you rate her books highly.

Hot Cocoa: Rocky Mountain Heat - This seems like a steamy read for a cold day.



From Your Pantry Shelves:

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries: Anna and the French Kiss - Very cute and sweet YA book.

Chocolate Fondue: Sweet Addiction - This looks pretty hot!

Dark Chocolate: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - This series was very suspenseful and interesting.

Chocolate Covered Ants: Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Long Way Home - If you want to give graphic novels a try, this is a great series!



Buddy Reads

From Both Our TBR: Pleasure - We've both read the previous two in this series. If you'd like to finish it up in a buddy read, I'd love to join you!

[Amanda]

Thanks for the picks Kate! I enjoyed going throught them and reading the backs. I'm going to read Get a Clue and Bodywork this month. I've already downloaded them on my Kindle.
Get a ClueBodywork
I'm also hoping I can read Boycotts & Barflies
later this month because it looks like it will be a fun book.
Thanks again for the picks!

[Carolyn]

I know I am late Megan but I promise to put all your list up tomorrow from Work.

[Mandy]

MountainKat- I can do repicks if you need someone else.

[~Megan~]

No problem, Carolyn!

[Amanda]

Amanda wrote: "Mommaseymour,

I hope you like the books I've picked out for you!

From Your Pickee's TBR:
Chocolate Raisins:
Nut Clusters: [bookcover:Don't Expect Magic|..."

These look great! Thanks Amanda! I can't wait to get started. BTW love your name. lol My name is Amanda too.

[Amanda]

Hey I just wanted to let you guys know that I have Cassie(or Kassy) who is set at Private. I have sent a message and am waiting for her to okay me. If anyone has her in their friends can you let her know I am just trying to get her list for her. I will go ahead and post From your pantry and my buddy tbr list book.

Should I take a stab at the first half for her?

Thanks Guys

[Amanda]

For Cassie (or Kassy) I could not see your shelves so I took some shots in the dark. Let me know what you think

From Your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate RaisinsDivergent by Veronica Roth or Angelfall by Susan Ee
or

Nut ClustersDamn You, Autocorrect!: Awesomely Embarrassing Text Messages You Didn't Mean to Send by Jillian Madison


TrufflesNightfall by Ellen Connor


Hot Cocoa It Takes a Witch by Heather Blake


From Your Pantry Shelves:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries The Duke And I by Julia Quinn


Chocolate Fondue Liberating Lacey by Anne Calhoun or Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley
or

Dark ChocolateSecond Sight by Amanda Quick


Chocolate Covered AntsBeyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning


If you have already read these books then I will pick different ones for you.


Buddy Reads:
From Their TBR First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones


From Your TBRI chose 1st books in various genre's b/c I can't see what you have read or like. If you don't find one that you want to read I will gladly pick a different one.

YA: Anew by Chelsea Fine
CR: Nadia Knows Best by Jill Mansell
PR: Darkness Descending by Devyn Quinn
UF: Under Wraps by Hannah Jayne
Mystery:Fatal-Fixer-Upper by Jennie Bentley & Jenna Bennit
Steampunk: Timeless by Gail Carriger

Hope some of these work.
Happy Reading!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Mommaseymour wrote: "Hey I just wanted to let you guys know that I have Cassie(or Kassy) who is set at Private. I have sent a message and am waiting for her to okay me. If anyone has her in their friends can you let he..."

Mommaseymour, go ahead and make the picks the best you can. If she gets in touch with you later, you can try again if you wish, but it wouldn't be required. All you can do is try! =)

[Amanda]

MountainKat wrote: "Mommaseymour wrote: "Hey I just wanted to let you guys know that I have Cassie(or Kassy) who is set at Private. I have sent a message and am waiting for her to okay me. If anyone has her in their f..."

Thanks I will just go ahead and edit the one I have on here for her with picks in her categories. Hopefully out of all of them she can find a couple she likes.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Mommaseymour wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Mommaseymour wrote: "Hey I just wanted to let you guys know that I have Cassie(or Kassy) who is set at Private. I have sent a message and am waiting for her to okay me. If anyon..."

I hope so too! But like I said, all you can do is try. The picks look good to me! =)

[Cheryl]

Joyce, I'm sorry it took me so long to get you your list but I just got back from spring break with my kids. So here it is!

From Your TBR Cupboard:

Chocolate Raisins - Beyond the Highland Mist I noticed you liked Karen Marie Moning's other series and I am loving the highland series. I hope you enjoy it too.

Nut Clusters - Soapsuds: A Novel Not only is the cover funny but I read the preview and it sounds interesting.

Truffles - Devil Without a Cause What else can I say but yummy. What a hot bod!

Hot Cocoa - A Discovery of Witches I have heard nothing but good things about this book. So sit back relax and enjoy.

From My Pantry Shelves:

Chocolate Dipped Strawberries - The Bride Julie Garwood is one of favorite authors and this was the first book of hers that I read.

Chocolate Fondue - The Reluctant Vampire I know this is in the middle of the series but I don't think they need to be read in order. Their are some really hot scenes in this book.

Dark Chocolate - Divergent This is such a good book!

Chocolate Covered Ants - Wake I noticed this one was on your TBR list and I think it is different and I had to read the whole series one after the other. I just had to know how it ended.

Buddy Reads:

Your TBR - Switched
My TRB - Full House

I really enjoyed looking over your book lists. You have a lot of books that I will end up adding to my TBR list. Enjoy your picks and let me know if you would like to do one or both of the buddy reads.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Valerie ~Varuca~ wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Valerie ~Varuca~, here are your picks! I hope you find something you like! As you can tell, it wasn't possible to limit myself to just one book for each category."

Great pick..."

Hi Valerie ~Varuca~, I was going through the posts to make sure I had everything organized and noticed I never responded to your comment! Sorry! I am definitely going to read both Lover Reborn and About That Night this month, in fact I started Lover Reborn this morning! I think I only made it to chapter 7, so I didn't get to far. I plan to start About That Night as soon as it comes out (or as soon as I finish the BDB book whichever is last...) I would love to do buddy reads of either or both with you! I am also very interested in Faith & Fidelity, but it would be later in the month before I could get to that. Let me know if that works for you!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Just updated the list, it looks like we are missing picks for 6 people, but two people said today they would post their picks tomorrow. I have sent PMs to those that haven't made their picks yet.

If you haven't received your picks and I have it mis-marked on the list that the person picking you has made them, please comment here or contact me so we can make sure you get your recommendations!

I will post repicks tomorrow afternoon, my time!

[Janet]

Nellie,
Sorry for the delay.
I don't think you and I have ever read the same book. I don't know a lot about what you read but I have tried my best to give you a variety from what it looks like you enjoy reading:

From Your Pickee's TBR Cupboard:
Chocolate Raisins - Soul to Take
Nut Clusters - Vampire Academy is the only one that could be funny but I doubt it.
Truffles - City of Lost Souls

From Your Pantry Shelves:
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries - Change of Heart - Sally Mandell
Chocolate Fondue - Chasing Fire - Nora Roberts or Into Deep - Kathryn Shay
Dark Chocolate - Every Present Danger - Kathy Herman
Chocolate Covered Ants - Stealing Shadows - Kay Hooper. Hiding in Plain Sight - Amy Wallace

Buddy Reads:
Strange Angels - Crow
Mirrored Image - Arenz

Happy Reading!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

I should be around tomorrow Kat, if you need more help with repicks!

[Skandia]

Nancy wrote: "Skandia,
Late last night I started Explosive Eighteen, read most of it this afternoon, and finished it just now. It was a very fast and fun read and just what I needed after two months of reading..."

I agree Nancy, all the Stephanie Plum books I have read have been a quick and easy read , too. I'm at number five now , so a lot of fun books ahead for me still!
Hope you enjoy

[Shea]

Thanks for the picks, Megan! I think I'll be reading Soulless and Hearts in Darkness.

[Fran, Moderator]

I can help with repicks too if you need me Kat :)

[~Megan~]

Shea wrote: "Thanks for the picks, Megan! I think I'll be reading Soulless and Hearts in Darkness."

Cool! Hope you enjoy them!

[Nici]

Penney, I will read Archangel's Consortand a buddy read of Lover Reborn. So excited! I just got an email from the library that said this was available. I have never done a buddy read before, will you walk me through it? your picks were awesome! Thank you! oh and I hope everyone is feeling better in your neck of the woods.

[SandyC]

I have opened a thread for a buddy read of The Postmistress. All are welcome to join!


http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/8...

[Mounika]

Sue wrote: "Mounika wrote: "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."

Mounika,

Thanks for the picks!

I am almost done with ..."

Hey Sue..

I think I didn't observe your currently reading shelf( so stupid of me you see!! ) I would really like to do the buddy read with you. Lemme know when you are ready.

~Mounika

[Nancy H]

Skandia wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Skandia,
Late last night I started Explosive Eighteen, read most of it this afternoon, and finished it just now. It was a very fast and fun read and just what I needed after two mont..."

Okay, Skandia, this has to stop. Not.--lol-- I love it: I stayed up until the wee, wee hours of this morning finishing The Peach Keeper - I just could NOT put it down. So that is two of my picks finished in two days, and I am excited to keep on reading them! I have to decide what is next, but I do have to finish one more review book in the next two days, which I will do quickly so I can get back to my picks! What a great list!

I agree about the Stephanie Plum novels - she can't publish them fast enough for me!