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2012 June Pick It For Me! Challenge


Just loved you TBR. Hope you like my recs. I tried to pick the ones that you have in your shelf, but add some.
School out for summer - Linger or Divergent - I loved them both.
Flag Day..."
Thanks for the picks :)
I am going to read Divergent. I ordered Beauty dates the Beast and it should be here in the next week or so if you would like to do this as a buddy read.

This is my second try at picking... got the wrong person first time! It seems we have similar tastes... and also very different tastes! I was going to recommend Virgin River series, but saw you couldn't finish even the first one, has made me question a couple of my original choices and I'm still a little unsure to be honest! If there isn't anything good here let me know and I can repick :)
School's out for summer I completely missed this first time round!! Thankfully I have just the book The Wind Singer I read this quite a while ago now.. but I remember really loving it. Its a YA book.

Flag Day, June 14th The Hunt Slightly bending the rules... Vampire Law enforcement count? (My first choice here fitted really well for the BBQ one!)

Don't Forget the Sunscreen Backstage Pass I have read this one already and I really enjoyed it - its a quick read with some raunchy scenes + the bonus of Fire on the cover, if that's not hot enough I don't know what is.

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream - Dirty found this one when searching for Fran... they meet in a candy shop! Definitely fits this criteria

Fire up the BBQ - Love in the Time of Dragons I had this recommended to me in a previous PIFM and I really enjoyed it. Lots of outdoor scenes so definitely fits the bill.
Summer Solstice - Summer of Love Found this on your TBR's and it sounds pretty good

Gay Pride Month - Never actually read a same sex book... so found out that there is a M-M monthly buddy read in this group! June they are reading: Out in the Field so that might be a good one to read, you will have a whole group reading with you :)
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Old Maids Day, June 4th - One For The Money Grandma Mazur is such a fantastic character! Definitely a cringe-worthy grandma, but lovable all the same

Buddy Reads:
So... I struggled with these a little bit... I'm worried that my "beach" choice is a bit... meh... but hope it's good :)
Sand in Your Shorts - Kiss an Angel something that sounds light-hearted and perfect for a day at the beach

Best Friends Day, June 8th - Lover Unleashed I'm not up to this so can't read it with you - but there is definitely a whole lot of friendship and comraderie in these books... that and some steamy sex scenes ;)



No Problem! Can't wait to see what you pick!


I hope you find something you would like to read in this list. If not please let me know!
Schools Out for Summer! How to Ruin a Summer Vacation
Flag Day, June 14th The Fireman Who Loved Me
Don't Forget the Sunscreen Cowgirl Up and Ride
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream The Next Best Thing
Fire up the BBQ Summer At Willow Lake
Summer Solstice One Reckless Summer
Gay Pride Month Faith & Fidelity
Old Maids Day, June 4th Tall, Dark and Lonely
Buddy Reads:
Sand in Your Shorts Barefoot Season
Best Friends Day, June 8th Seducing Simon
Bonus Pick:
Father's Day, June 17th, because we all love a good daddy! That Thing Called Love

School's out for Summer~ Bitter Blood
Flag Day~ Exclusive, sandra brown
Don't forget the sunscreen~ Full Moon Rising, keri arthur (definitely a steamy story)
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream~ Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder, joanne fluke
Fire up the BBQ~
Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen, julie powell
Summer Solstice~ Witches of East End, melissa de la cruz
Gay Pride Month~ Incarnate, jodi meadows (3 colors of the rainbow)
Old Maids Day~ Lover Eternal, j r ward
Buddy Reads~
Sand in your shorts~ Sea, Heidi R King
Best Friends Day~ A Perfect Blood, kim harrison
Father's Day~ The Subtle Knife, phillip pullman

I finally finished picking my recs, and I tried to limit myself to books that are already in your TBR shelf.
1. SCHOOL'S OUT FOR THE SUMMER:

Funny, poignant, and unforgettable. I can't stop recommending this book.
2. FLAG DAY

A politician and a journalist - not the most popular of vocations, but Pamela Clare made them very interesting in this book.
3. DON'T FORGET THE SUNSCREEN

One of my favorite erotic older wonan/younger man romance books.
4. I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM FOR ICE CREAM

Funny, sweet story that will leave you smiling.
5. FIRE UP THE BBQ

The food is almost a character in this magical tale of forbidden love.
6. SUMMER SOLSTICE

I can't remember if this book happened during summer, but there are Summer fairies, so I hope that counts. : )
7. GAY PRIDE MONTH

The first m/m story I've read, and I enjoyed it very much.
8. OLD MAID'S DAY

There is a feisty grandma in this book who has some of the funniest lines.
SAND IN THE BEACH

BEST FRIENDS' DAY

FATHER'S DAY

Hope you find something you'll enjoy reading. : )

It was a fun task to go through your shelves. You have a lot of very good books listed and I hope I found something you have interested in reading this month!
Schools Out for Summer!
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Great recs. You even found books I didn't even realize I have them in my TBR shelf... : )
I'm leaning towards the Maya Banks and the Lora Leigh books. Also might read Susan Mallery's Delicious for the FAC challenge. The rest I've added to my TBR, and hopefully will get to read them soon.
I'll let you know when I have decided.
Again, thanks for the wonderful recommendations.

I had a great time looking through your bookshelves - we have a lot of books in common! I hope you find something that works for you, if not let me know and I can try again!
Schools ..."
Hi, KarenH
I just loved your recs! I think I´m going to read Tangle of Need - I hope it will arrive here until June 15.
I also boughtOne Small Thing, so if you want to do the buddy read, let me know

Just loved you TBR. Hope you like my recs. I tried to pick the ones that you have in your shelf, but add some.
School out for summer - Linger or Divergent - I loved them ..."
Emily
I hope you like Divergent as much as I did! And we could do the buddy read - when you get the book, let me know.

Delicious, susan mallery
A Summer in Sonoma, robyn carr
Turn It Up, inez kelly
Her Best Friend's Lover, shiloh walker
let me know when you want to do a buddy read...

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Flag Day, June 14th:

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Old Maids Day, June 4th:

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We'll see how many of these I get read.

Well, I'm definately going to read Mercy! i'll see what else...

I will post your picks Tomo morning (US time)
sorry for keeping toy wait.. I had busy weekend ....

1. Schools Out for Summer! - Summer at Seaside Cove My favorite summer vacation read from last year. Of course then again there are only so many books I read last year about someone taking summer vacation at the beach. If you'd rather the YA book, read The Little Prince. In fact read this no matter what else you decide to read. Less than 100 pages and a story that every child should read growing up.
2. Flag Day, June 14th - So many ways to go here! The Lori Foster Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor is interesting if a bit over the top (saying a bit over the top is like saying Everest is a good sized hill). You have a Roxanne St. Claire you liked and a couple in your TBR so I say go with Edge of Sight. A cool one eyed hero makes it interesting. There is a whole other series that leads into this and a prequel but you don't need to read them to enjoy this. I didn't and I'm normally very anal about that sort of thing.
3. Don't Forget the Sunscreen - Steamy? I read a fair amount of erotica. You don't seem to shy away from it. Megan Hart is an author that writes about some intense topics. You have several of hers on your TBR. Also, all of her books are based about two hours west of where you live. I think I'm going to do a buddy read of Broken with Penney this month. You could join us.
4. I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream - You read the first Lucky Harbor book from Jill Shalvis and stopped?! You gave the first four stars and stopped?! This is a great series. Books four, five, and six are due this summer (four is out now) and what better way to get caught up than with The Sweetest Thing. Good stuff here.
5. Fire up the BBQ - OK, so this might be not quite up your alley but Cooking up a Storm certainly qualifies. A bit on the erotica side of things but an interesting read. Besides you have several in your TBR but have yet to give her a shot. This is as good a place as any to dip your big toe so to speak.
6. Summer Solstice - I really wanted to recommend Molly Harper's Naked Werewolf book one for the cooking category but you already read it! (gave it a five I might add) Her non-PNR book, And One Last Thing ..., is fantastic. I'm reasonably sure it takes place over the summer. If not then I cheated and you still get a great book to read.
7. Gay Pride Month - I've read a number of m/m and f/f books but nothing that screams 'READ ME!'. Maybe some of the Emma Holly stuff or Megan Hart stuff, but I've already recommended books by both. How about we go with another light contemporary romance? The Victoria Dahl's Donnovan Brothers Brewery covers were bright, but you've read those. Along similar lines would be Christie Ridgway's How to Knit a Wild Bikini. I haven't liked much else of what she's written, but I liked this trilogy.
8. Old Maids Day, June 4th - Let's jump to the PNR side of the world and go with the next BDB book. Haven't gotten around to Lover Reborn? here's your chance. And yeah, these guys are pretty damn old.
9. Sand in Your Shorts - What makes a good beach read? For me it's a book I like. Well, I haven't read Kiss an Angel yet but I'm going to read it this month. I haven't met an SEP book yet I haven't liked. Care to join me?
10. Best Friends Day, June 8th - Friends play a large role in EVERY Susan Mallery book and her Fool's Gold series is due to continue any day now. Let's read Summer Days.
Bonus Pick: Not necessary but nice.
11. Father's Day, June 17th, because we all love a good daddy! - You have Halfway to the Grave in your TBR but have not read any of this series? It's good. Highly recommended. And the father is a significant character in the book.















Schools Out for Summer!:
Somebody To Love by Kristan Higgins
A Lawman's Christmas by Linda Lael Miller
Flag Day, June 14th:
SEALed with a Kiss by Mary-Margaret Daughtridge
When You Dare by Lori Foster
Don't Forget the Sunscreen:
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream:
Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold by Ellen O'Connell (very sweet story)
Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts
Fire up the BBQ:
Can't Stand The Heat by Louisa Edwards
The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal
Summer Solstice:
Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacy
The Bungalow: A Novel by Sarah Jio
Gay Pride Month :
Caught Running by Abigail Roux
Old Maids Day, June 4th:
Giving Chase by Lauren Dane
Taking Chase by Lauren Dane
Buddy Reads: Pick at least one from their TBR.
Sand in Your Shorts:
Don't Mess with Texas by Christie Craig
Highland Hearts by Hannah Howell
Best Friends Day, June 8th:
Jeneration X: One Reluctant Adult's Attempt to Unarrest Her Arrested Development; Or, Why It's Never Too Late for Her Dumb Ass to Learn Why Froot Loops Are Not for Dinner by Jen Lancaster
Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah
Bonus Pick: Not necessary but nice.
Father's Day, June 17th:
Undeniably Yours by Shannon Stacy
In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks

School's out for summer:Insurgent
Fire up the BBQ:Hush This is on my TBR list, too. Let me know what you think of it.
Summer Solstice:Eternal Hunter I hope this one works for this category.
Old Maids Day:Twilight Phantasies

It took me a while but I was able to find the right mix of books from your TBR and new to you while not recommending you anything I recommended you before. Quite a feat, huh? ;)
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The picks are awesome! Hot Head will be my first M/M book that is just M/M and not M/M/F. I'll totally do a buddy read of Mistress of Rome with you. I need to read it for another challenge, too, so it's perfect. I'll join you for Grimspace, too. Let me know when you guys start it, and when you want to start Mistress of Rome.


Hope it's ok that I answered for you, I think you aren't near a computer at the moment :)"
Not a problem at all! I just got home and was going to look into it and send out a message if necessary. I appreciate the help as I was out all day. And will be every day this week - tomorrow is the dentist x2!



I'm going to go with:
Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur
Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward
and possibly:
Witches of East End by Melissa De La Cruz

Awww, thanks!

Other than the one I've already read and the Mallery book, I'd like to read all of them. I've never read Gibson, but since you used her name in the same sentence as Cole's, I'll give Rescue Me a go. Other than that, I'll have to see how many I can fit in.
Thanks again!

It's definitely been the hardest one for me... but in saying that I think it made me look a lot more carefully at what I was choosing, which was really good! (even if I had to do it twice :P)

Here are your choices. I hope you find something you would like to read in June!
Schools Out for Summer!
The Soulkeepers by G.P. Ching. This books is on your TBR list. I have not read i..."
Hi Sue-Thanks for the pics. Wow, I would like to read all of them but I know I can't read them all in a month. But eventually I will read all of them.
I think for June I will read Suspicious by Heather Graham since I already have it. I want to read Seven Exes are Eight Too Many by Heather Wardell. I have Soulkeepers so I should read that one. If I have time I will try to fit in some more.
Happy Reading!!

Thanks for the picks, Ruth Ann! I think I'm gonna go with either

Happy Reading :-) Let me know what you think of the books.

I will post your picks Tomo morning (US time)
sorry for keeping toy wait.. I had busy weekend ...."
phew, thanks for letting me know - I will be patiently waiting ;}

I hope you find something you like!"
Thanks for the picks! I'm definitely going to read The Raven Prince and Sea Swept, and if you're up for it, Good Omens or Naked in Death for a buddy read. You can pick whichever sounds better.

Bless you for tackling my TBR list! It's a huge monster that has gotten out of hand, it will never die and will only get bigger and bigger!
I am definately looking forward to reading as many books as I can from your recommendations!
I already have

Thanks again!

thanks
Hey Erin,
Thanks for the picks. I'll read One For The Money by Janet Evanovich.
Thanks for the picks. I'll read One For The Money by Janet Evanovich.

Ok *cracking knuckles* here we go!
Hey Dawn! It was neat looking through your TBR pile and picking books for you! I hope you enjoy these!
Schools Out for Summer! - Select a Young Adult book, a book with a child or children, or one with a vacation:
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (Book with a child)
Eragon by Christopher Paolini (YA)
Death's Excellent Vacation by Charlaine Harris (Vacation Title)



Flag Day, June 14th - Pick a book featuring someone in the military, a politician or a policeman/firefighter:
The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann (Military)
The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks (Military)
Naked in Death by J.D. Robb (Detective)



Don't Forget the Sunscreen - Recommend a book with a hot cover or a steamy story:
My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands by Chelsea Handler (Sounds like she's got some steamy stories!)
I am Number Four by Pittacus Lore (Cover Looks Hot)
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James (Haven't read this one yet, but I've heard it's steamy!)



I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream - Suggest a book where a bakery or desserts play a role or one that has a sweet story:
Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich (Main character is a baker)
Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich (Book 2 comes out on June 19th)
Sweet Talk by Susan Mallery (works of this and the Feature Author of the Month Challenge in this group as well!)



Fire up the BBQ - Pick a book with a story that involves food or takes place outside:
(I didn’t notice until this challenge that all of her books involve food in one way or another, which is awesome! She’s my #1 favorite author so I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!)
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen
The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen
The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen




Summer Solstice - Select a book that takes place during the summer:
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman
The Help by Kathryn Stockett



Gay Pride Month - Pick a book that features same sex leads or has a cover with at least three colors of the rainbow:
I haven't read any books with same sex leads, so I'm going with very colorful covers
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
Me, Myself and Why? by MaryJanice Davidson
One For The Money by Janet Evanovich



Old Maids Day, June 4th - Choose a book that has an older lead (male and/or female) or one that has parents or grandparents prominent in the story:
Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness



Buddy Reads: Pick at least one from their TBR:
I would be interest in doing a buddy read if you'd like, however I've never done one before so it's up to you! If you don't have time for one that's cool too!Send me a private message if you're interested in one of the picks below!
Sand in Your Shorts - Pick a book that you might consider a good beach read
Summer Rental by Mary Kay Andrews
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Sea Witch by Virginia Kantra



Best Friends Day, June 8th - Select a book where friends play a large role in the story:
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
Best Friends Forever by Jennifer Weiner
The Penny Pinchers Club by Sarah Strohmeyer



Father's Day, June 17th, because we all love a good daddy! - Recommend a book where the main character is a father or a father figure is part of the story:
Sh*t My Dad Says by Justin Halpern
Fatherhood by Bill Cosby
Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah




Schools Out for Summer!
Divergent by Veronica Roth
Delirium by Lauren Oliver


Flag Day, June 14th
Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare
Something About You By Julie James


Don't Forget the Sunscreen
Sparks fly by Katie McAlister
Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone


I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream
Delicious by Susan Mallery
Sweet Talk by Susan Mallery


Fire up the BBQ
Spying in High Heels by Gemma Halliday
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon


Summer Solstice
The Summer I Turned pretty by Jenny Han
Stars Collide by Janice Thompson


Gay Pride Month
Zero at Bone by Jane Seville
A Daughter’s Inheritance by Peterson Tracie


Old Maids Day, June 4th
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Emma by Jane Austen


Buddy Reads:
Send me a private message if you are interested in any one of the buddy reads.
Sand in Your Shorts – Ghosts & Roses by Kelly St. John

Best Friends Day, June 8th – Knock me for a loop by Heidi Betts

Bonus Pick: Not necessary but nice.
Father's Day, June 17th, because we all love a good daddy! – Frisco’s Kid by Suzanna Brockman


Schools Out for Summer! -
How to Ruin a Summer Vacation I`ve been thinking to read it for awhile myself, actually :D

Flag Day, June 14th
Flas..."
Thanks a lot for the great picks i wanna read so many of them but, i can't go crazy since i gotta prep for my finals im gonna be a good little girl and pick 3 and later increase them if i can..




Schools Out for Summer! -
How to Ruin a Summer Vacation I`ve been thinking to read it for awhile myself, actually :D"
Yes, we could try reading it together. When do you want to start? :D

Very..."
Oh, dear--well, you've got the title and author--it's a cute, light romance type book, featuring firefighters.

Sounds good--I'll look for it later :)
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