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2012 May Pick It For Me! Challenge
Laura wrote: "Hi Joyce, my picks for you are:May is Loyalty Month - Karen Marie Moning is one of my favorite authors so I am reccomending Beyond the Highland Mist.
May is Graduation Time - I avoid reading y..."
I think I will pick Kitty and the Midnight hour first. Love my picks It is hard to choose
Here are my picks for LauraMay is Loyalty Month - Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy
May is Graduation Time - Isle of Night by Veronica Wolff
International Space Day, May 4 - Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
Join Hands Day, May 4 - It Takes a Witch by Heather Blake
Tourist Appreciation Day, May 6 - The Chief by Monica McCarty
National Teacher Day, May 8 - Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Armed Forces Day, May 18 - Cold Touch by Leslie Parrish
Maritime Day, May 22 - The Beach House by James Patterson
- Buddy Reads -
Clean Up Your Room Day, May 10 -
1.Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake
or
2. The Luxe by Anna Godbersen
Chocolate Chip Day, May 15 -
1.Fury by Laurann Dohner
or
2.Immortal Rider by Larissa Ione
Let me know if you want me to re-pick any and also which books you want to read for the buddy reads.
-Momma Seymour
Renee wrote: "Erin wrote: "Hi Renee! Here are your picks. Hope you find something you like on the list. If not, let me know and I can pick again. Happy reading!May is Loyalty Month - Eternal Kiss of Darkne..."
Awesometastic! Yay! I hope you enjoy them. I hadn't even thought to check that myself. My library doesn't have Red-headed Stepchild either. It could be fun to buddy read Pride and Prejudice, one of my all-time favorites, or maybe Blue Dahlia or Slave to Sensation or The Scorpio Races. Or we could read Naked in Death if you get to it.
Hi Fran! I really enjoyed looking through your book shelves. You have an extremely eclectic taste in books. It is very impressive. I hope I have selected some books that interest you! May is Loyalty Month - rec a book that is from a favorite author or series you love
Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole
Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
May is Graduation Time
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
International Space Day, May 4
Games of Command by Linnea Sinclair
Victorious Star by Morgan Hawke
Join Hands Day, May 4
In the Bleak Mid-winter by Julia Spencer-Fleming
Tourist Appreciation Day, May 6 - Eternal Hunger by Cynthia Eden
National Teacher Day, May 8
Freakanomics Steven Levitt
Atrocitology by Mathew White
Armed Forces Day, May 18
The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann
Maritime Day, May 22 - Rock Me by Cherrie Lynn
A great fun, easy read.
Buddy Reads: Buddy reads are not optional picks. You must pick one for each catergory, however, you are not required to do a buddy read if your schedule won't let you fit it in :)
Clean Up Your Room Day, May 10 - Pleasure Unbound by Larrissa Ione
Chocolate Chip day, May 15 - Undercover by Lauren Dane
Glad that you found something that you like Sue!A Hunger Like No Other is absolutely brilliant. Immortals After Dark is quickly becoming one of my favorite series.
Enjoy!
Mommaseymour wrote: "Here are my picks for LauraMay is Loyalty Month - Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy
May is Graduation Time - Isle of Night by Veronica Wolff
International Space Day, May 4 - Awaken Me Darkly by ..."
Thanx for picking me :) and i will go with Awaken Me Darkly
Lauren wrote: "That would be great. Let me know when you want to start. I'm flexible. "What about the second week in May? I have already have a buddy read set for the first week.
And which book to read? I really want to try Forged in Fire.
Cacophony wrote: "Hi Fran! I really enjoyed looking through your book shelves. You have an extremely eclectic taste in books. It is very impressive. I hope I have selected some books that interest you! May is ..."
Thank you so much for the great picks Cacophony!
This is a very interesting list with a lot to choose from....I actually can't decide which to read yet. It's between Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything, Demon from the Dark, Rock Me, and Victorious Star. I'll let you know which one I choose when I make up my mind :)
Thanks again!
Susan - throw me in for re-picks if needed :)
@Fran - freakonomics was an interested read
Hi MountainKat,Thanks for the recs. They all sound really good. I think I will start with Forbiden Falls, and then Pleasure Unbound, and if I have time Something About you. If only there were more time in the day for reading!
So sorry to have missed the sign in. If you need people for re-picks, I can do one too.:)
Suzanne Thank you so much for the picks! Congrats on the baby...boy or girl? I had all girls and my "baby" is 10 LOL I'm definitely reading
I actually borrowed it from a friend at work last week :) I'm sure I'll read something else from the list, I'll let you know as I read.
Hey Cathy here are your picks!May Pick-it-for-me challenge 2012
May is Loyalty Month –The Next Always by Nora Roberts
The Bride by Julie Garwood
May is Graduation Time –Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles
Nightshade by Andrea Cremer
International Space Day, May 4 – Awaken me Darkly by Gena Showalter
Significance by Shelly Crane
Join Hands Day, May 4 – (from authors you haven’t read) Scandal by Amanda Quick
Smart Mouth by Erin Mccarthy
Tourist Appreciation Day, May 6 – Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
Every boy has got one by Meg Cabot
National Teacher Day, May 8 – The Kite Runner by Khaled Hoseeini
Dracula by Bram Stoker
Armed Forces Day, May 18 – All the pretty girls by J.T. Ellison
Who needs a hero by Jennifer L. Hart
Maritime Day, May 22 – I’ve got your number: a Novel by Sophie Kinsella
Love Rosie by Cecelia Ahern
Buddy Reads
Clean Up Your Room Day, May 10 – Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas
Chocolate Chip day, May 15 – Wicked Nights by Gena Showalter
Hi Amy here are your picks I hope you like them....may is Loyalty Month: Dead Witch Walking
May is Graduation Time: Masquerade
International Space Day: Born of Night
Join Hands Day: Storm Front
Tourist Appreciation Day:
Anna and the French Kiss
National Teacher Day: For Whom the Bell Tolls
Armed Forces Day: Maverick
Maritime Day:
Secrets of Bella Terra
Clean Up Your Room: Dracula
Chocolate Chip Day: The Perfect Play
Hi Megan L, here are my pics for you. Hope you find something you like!
May is Loyalty Month - we both like Stephanie Plum series, so that was an easy pick.
Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich
May is Graduation Time
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia
International Space Day, May 4
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
Join Hands Day, May 4
A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly- it looks like you haven't read her books yet and this is a historical YA that I liked a lot.
Tourist Appreciation Day, May 6
On the Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta - Australia is a country I haven't visited yet, but always dreamed about doing it
Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly - part of the book takes place in Paris. My very favorite city.
National Teacher Day, May 8
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen - another great classic by Ms. Austen. If you liked Pride and Prejudice, you'll surely like this book , too.
Armed Forces Day, May 18
The Mercenary by Cherry Adair
Maritime Day, May 22
Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison
A Rogue By Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean
Buddy Reads
Clean Up Your Room Day, May 10
Leaving Paradise by Simone Elkeles
Chocolate Chip day, May 15
Devil Without a Cause by Terri Garey
Pam wrote: "Irina-May is Loyalty Month - rec a book that is from a favorite author or series you love
I just finished The Witness by Nora Roberts and The Last Boyfriend comes out on Tuesday. Who doesn't love..."
Thank you for the great picks!
I am gonna try to read
,
and I am ready to read the BRs
and
so let me know when you are ready.. :)
D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "Lauren wrote: "That would be great. Let me know when you want to start. I'm flexible. "What about the second week in May? I have already have a buddy read set for the first week.
And which book ..."
2nd week in May is great for me - let's say the 7th? I also want to read Forged in Fire.
Sallie(Shuga) wrote: "Hi Amy here are your picks I hope you like them....may is Loyalty Month: Dead Witch Walking
May is Graduation Time: Masquerade
International Space Day: Born of Night
Join Hands Day: Storm Fron..."
Thanks for the Recs. I think I'll start with
Secrets of Bella Terra. Time permitting, I hope to read For Whom the Bell Tolls. That book has been sitting on my shelf unread for over 5 years.
Lady AllisonI'm sorry I haven't got your pics yet! I haven't had access to a computer lately! I will try to get them up tonight when I get back from a baseball game/dinner.
Sorry for the delay!!!!
Ruth Ann wrote: "Barbara wrote: "Thanks for the picks Barbara! I really like all of them. I will look them over tomorrow and pick which ones I want to read. And I will let you know which book I would like to read with you. "Cool. let me know.
Penney I was a real slug-a-bed today, since the birthday celebration went 'til after midnight. For a 70 year old, my dad's quite the party animal. LOL. Once I got moving though, I really enjoyed looking through your shelves. I mainly pulled from your “to-read” & “wishlist” shelves, with a few new suggestions I thought you might like.May is Loyalty Month - rec a book that is from a favorite author or series you love
Touched by an Alien by Gini Koch - I fell in love with Kitty and company the minute I opened this book. It’s a great start to one of my favorite series.
Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard - Linda Howard is one of my favorite authors and this book is just the right mix of romance, suspense and humor.
May is Graduation Time - rec a YA book
Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr - It’s been a while, but I enjoyed reading it. I still intend to continue this series at some point.
Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver - I didn’t see this on your shelves, but I really enjoyed this book. To be fair, Samantha is not a particularly likeable character, but the story itself drew me in and I starting rooting for her to change and start making better decisions.
International Space Day, May 4 - rec a book that is set in an alternate universe
Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey - I fell in love with many of the characters and the court intrigue was wonderfully plotted. From one of my all-time favorite series, this book put Carey at the top of my to-buy list. I’m interested to see what she does with her upcoming UF book.
The Breaker's Concubine by Ann Mayburn - I’ve not read any of Mayburn’s books but this looked really interesting.
Join Hands Day, May 4 - rec an author your pickee hasn't read before or a genre your pickee normally doesn't read
Victorious Star by Morgan Hawke - I didn’t see Hawke anywhere on your shelves, but I definitely think this book would fit right in on your shelves.
Blackmailed by Annmarie McKenna - Another author I enjoy. The set-up may be a little convoluted and out there, but Cole and Tyler more than make up for it.
Tourist Appreciation Day, May 6 - rec a book that is set in a place you've visited or somewhere you'd like to visit
I’ve always wanted to go to Scotland!
Ransom by Julie Garwood - Garwood’s one of my comfort read authors and I’ve reread her historicals multiple times.
Blood Faerie by India Drummond - This book looked really interesting even though I’ve not read it myself.
National Teacher Day, May 8 - rec a nonfiction book that you enjoyed or a classic
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot - A very interesting book that blends the science of cellular research with the story of the woman it was based on.
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain - A wonderful time-travel classic.
Armed Forces Day, May 18 - since being in the armed services can be scary, pick a book that is a thriller or scary, or pick a book that is a military or special ops series
Whispers in the Dark by Maya Banks - Some people didn’t like the fact that Banks suddenly threw paranormal elements into a world that was previously free of them. I didn’t mind and can’t wait for Rio’s story in the next book.
Beneath the Neon Moon by Theda Black - This makes me wish I had an e-reader. I’d really like to read this book myself.
Maritime Day, May 22 - pick a book that would be a great beach read
Laid Bare by Lauren Dane - I read this recently and fell in love with the Brown siblings. I’m definitely going to buy the next book in this series.
Glass Slipper by Abigail Barnette - I haven’t read this author, but fairy tale retellings are some of my favorite stories.
Buddy Reads:
Clean Up Your Room Day, May 10 - rec a book that is one of the oldest on your pickees TBR list that you'd like to read as well
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia or Love Slave for Two by Tymber Dalton
I don’t own either of these books, but I’ve seen good things about both. Let me know if you’re interested and I’ll see if I can find a copy of one of them.
Chocolate Chip day, May 15 - Pick a book with a yummy cover
Too Hot To Touch by Louisa Edwards - This wasn’t on your shelf, but I put this book on my to-buy shelf last month and am willing to hunt it down if it interests you at all.
Dee wrote: "alright NellyI saw you only joined GR a few months ago, so i'm figuring you might not have all your books on your shelves yet - so if you have read any of these, and want re-picks, please let me ..."
hi Dee,
thanks for the picks, but i think the only book that i can get my hand on is insurgent. i'm not sure about the rest. i'll love a repick if you don't mind.
thanks!
Lacy wrote: "Brett,Here are your books! I hope you like them! =0)
May is Loyalty Month - rec a book that is from a favorite author or series you love
Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas: This is my favorite..."
I'm so excited you are picking for me again! haha! I am for sure reading
Seduce Me at Sunrise. I ran out and bought this book after reading the first one. Don't worry about the buddy read! I have lots of school stuff, too.
ChristineI'm working on your picks now! I'll have them up soon. :)
Daffodil wrote: "Penney I was a real slug-a-bed today, since the birthday celebration went 'til after midnight. For a 70 year old, my dad's quite the party animal. LOL. Once I got moving though, I really enjoyed l..."Awesome pics Daffodil, thanks! You did just what I hoped you would and choose from my overflowing lists that I'm trying to widdle down. But what did I go and choose to read??? A book that, til about 5 mins ago, I didn't own. I just went over to Fictionwise.com, used the discount code and bought Victorious Star for less than five bucks :) It looks good, thanks!
ChristineI hope you like the picks! Let me know if you want me to change any of them :)
May is Loyalty Month: Dark Needs at Night's Edge This is one of my favorite series.
May is Graduation Time: Flat-Out Love, Beautiful Disaster I loved both of these
International Space Day: Claimed
Join Hands Day: Mine Till Midnight I didn't see any Lisa Kleypas on your read list, but I did see it on your TBR list. She's an awesome author.
The Savage King I didn't see any Michelle Pillow on your lists either, but from what I did see I think you'll enjoy this series of hers.
Tourist Appreciation Day: Dragon Down Under, Outlander I would love to visit Australia and Scotland one day
National Teacher Day: I, Claudius, Go Ask Alice not sure if these two are classics but they should be haha
Armed Forces Day: Lie With Me
Maritime Day: Attachments, Eternal Rider Both are good, fun reads.
Buddy Read: I won't be able to do a buddy read book til the middle May. I have finals :-/
Clean Up Your Room Day: Red Mortal
Chocolate Chip Day: Devil Without a Cause
Penney wrote: "I just went over to Fictionwise.com, used the discount code and bought Victorious Star for less than five bucks :) It looks good, thanks! "I really liked that one, Fran. It's super steamy but there's a really interesting plot.
Lauren wrote: "2nd week in May is great for me - let's say the 7th? I also want to read Forged in Fire. "The 7th it is, then and we can read Forged in Fire. I'll open a thread!
Nelly - a good portion of the books that I recommended to you came off of your to-read shelf, which is (at least in my experience) where people want their books picked from. I tried to mix these recommendations up with some new to you ones. If you had previously read books that I had recommended to you, I would have no issues re-picking, but since that is not the case, I won't be able to - because I have no idea what your access to books is like.Nelly wrote: "Dee wrote: "alright Nelly
I saw you only joined GR a few months ago, so i'm figuring you might not have all your books on your shelves yet - so if you have read any of these, and want re-picks, pl..."
Lexa wrote: "Hello Regina! I really hope you enjoy my picks that I have for you! We have some pretty similar tastes and ratings on books, so hopefully you will enjoy some of these books!1. May if Loyalty Mont..."
Hi, Lexa
Thanks for the great recs. I think I`m going to read First Grave on the Right
Pam wrote: "Hi Christine-Thanks for the recs. I think I'm going to start with Visions of Heat because I already have it out from the library. I might also do Catching Fire and/or Divergent. If you think yo..."
I'm glad you found some things to read. I'll get back to you mid-month and see how it looks for The Uglies.
Nelly - If your 'to read' shelf has books you cannot get your hands on, why don't you create an exclusive shelf to separate the books you have or can get easily from those you need to acquire by other means? Because otherwise it will be really difficult for anybody to give you any recs. We don't have any way of knowing which books you can get and which ones you can't. I know I'm very lucky that I can get around 70-80% of the books I'm recommended from the library but I know that's not the same with everybody.
Brett wrote: "ChristineI hope you like the picks! Let me know if you want me to change any of them :) "
Thanks for the great picks, Brett. I don't know how many I'll get to this month, but I've added several to my TBR shelf!
I definitely want to read Dark Needs at Night's Edge. And I'm thinking this just might be the month I finally try Lisa Kleypas. (I've been looking for an author whose name starts with 'L' for another monthly challenge, so thank you!)
I've got a bunch of other buddy reads already lined up for this month, so I'll have to see what else I can squeeze in between them. Let's get in touch after the middle of the month and see if either of us have time for a buddy read toward the end of the month.
Thanks again!
Sorry it took so long Eimeriina, hopefully there's something here you'd like to read. Let me know if you'd like me to repick for any of them. May is Loyalty Month - I've read the majority of both these series and loved them!
A Hunger Like No Other - Kresley Cole
A Taste of Midnight - Lara Adrian
May is Graduation Time -
Nightshade - Andrea Cremer
International Space Day, May 4 -
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Douglas Adams (not exactly an alternate universe, but I figure another galaxy counts)
Join Hands Day, May 4 -
Long Hard Ride - Lorelei James
Tourist Appreciation Day, May 6 -
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie - Jennifer Ashley (always wanted to visit Scotland)
National Teacher Day, May 8 -
The Count of Monte Cristo - Alexandre Dumas
Armed Forces Day, May 18 -
Special Forces - Aleksandr Voinov
Real Murders - Charlaine Harris
Maritime Day, May 22 -
Divorced, Desperate and Deceived - Christie Craig
Buddy Reads:
Clean Up Your Room Day, May 10 -
Something Borrowed - Emily Griffin
Chocolate Chip day, May 15 -
Covet - J.R. Ward
Penney wrote: "Awesome pics Daffodil, thanks! You did just what I hoped you would and choose from my overflowing lists that I'm trying to widdle down. But what did I go and choose to read??? A book that, til about 5 mins ago, I didn't own. I just went over to Fictionwise.com, used the discount code and bought Victorious Star for less than five bucks :) It looks good, thanks!"
It's just so hard to resist temptation. ;D Enjoy!
Thanks for the picks, Ana! I'll have to see if Show No Mercy is available from the library. I'll think about the rest and post what else I decide to read.
Kate wrote: "CarlaHope you find something you like, if not let me know and I will pick again.
May is Loyalty Month -
May is Graduation Time -
International Spa..."
Thanks for the great picks! I picked Mystery Man, then realized that my library (and the extended library) doesn't seem to have it. I requested it, so we'll see. I don't have a kindle if it's only on kindle. If I can't get that one, Dangerous Highlander looks like fun...I'll post when I figure it out. Thanks again :)
Thank you Penney for such awesome picks....let see I made a list...New York to Dallas
Masques
You Slay Me
Good Girls Don't
Dracula
An Unforgettable Lady
Wicked : The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West..read this one with me?
Bed, Breakfast and You...read this one with me also..it sounds delicious
Thanks franReally quick one :)..
I need to run thru list...I am sure they are good.. waiting to roll on with the reading challenge
Fran wrote: "Hi Lekshmy!
It's so cold and windy here I am watching my son's game on my iphone (play by play on a very cool app) insteaxqd of going to it,so I was able to do your picks now.
I hope you find s..."
Happy to help with repicks if you need me Susan :)
Fran, Dee, D.G., and Miss, thanks for the offer to help with repicks! I'll let you know if I need you :)
Erin wrote: "Renee wrote: "Erin wrote: "Hi Renee! Here are your picks. Hope you find something you like on the list. If not, let me know and I can pick again. Happy reading!May is Loyalty Month - Eternal ..."
Okay, Well I vote for Pride & Prejudice(since there its available to read on here) or Naked In Death (my library of course doesn't have that book either, but I'm thinking I might just go out and buy it on Tuesday) So your choice ^^
Dawn wrote: "Hi MandyWe only had a few books in common so hopefully you like your picks. If not I'd be happy to re-pick
May is Loyalty Month - Spider's Bite or The Darkest Hour
May is Graduation Time -Abso..."
Thanks for the picks, Dawn. I'll definitely read Into the Fire because it can count for THREE different challenges! :-) I'll probably also give Driving Mr. Dead a try. Thanks again!
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May is Loyalty Month - Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1) ~ PNR OR Soulless (Parasol Protectorate, #1) ~ PNR/Steampunk OR The Summoning (Darkest Powers, #1) ~ YA
May is Graduation Time - Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1) ~ Enjoy this series almost as much as Mortal Instruments OR The Red Pyramid (Kane Chronicles, #1)
International Space Day, May 4 - Through the Veil (Veil, #1) OR My Wicked Enemy (My Immortals #1)
Join Hands Day, May 4 - The Bride (Lairds' Fiancées, #1) ~ or any Hist. Romance OR The Surgeon (Jane Rizzoli & Maura Isles, #1) ~ Mystery
Tourist Appreciation Day, May 6 - The Girl in the Steel Corset (Steampunk Chronicles, #1) ~ England OR A Little Harmless Pleasure (Harmless, #2) ~ Hawaii (always wanted to go)
National Teacher Day, May 8 - Pride and Prejudice OR Jane Eyre ~ I don’t remember the last time I read a non-fiction book that wasn’t work related. But if you want non-fiction I can send you a couple about bikers.
Armed Forces Day, May 18 - Show No Mercy (Black Ops, #1) ~ Special Ops team OR Heartbreaker (Buchanan, #1) /The Ideal Man ~ These 2 are FBI novels, Ideal Man is the latest book, but stands alone.
Maritime Day, May 22 - Snowbound ~ tongue in cheek … too remember it could be snowing. OR The Summer Without Men ~ I haven’t read it but looks like a summer read to me OR Summer Friends
Buddy Reads:
Clean Up Your Room Day, May 10 - Bitterblue (Graceling Realm, #3) ~ it supposed to come out May 1st, 2012 OR The Help
Chocolate Chip day, May 15 - Men Out of Uniform OR Too Hot to Touch (Rising Star Chef #1)