2012 June Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Lady Allison]

Kate wrote: "Lady Allison

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 Lo..."

Thanks for the picks, Kate! I'll definitely read The Next Best Thing & if you're up for it, I'd love to do a buddy read of Barefoot Season! We can fit it into the FAC as well :)

[Mounika]

Aiobhan wrote: "Mounika wrote: "Aiobhan,

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 ..."

We'll go for Naked in Death if you are okay with it. :)

[SandyC]

Tina "reading mommy" wrote: "Thank you so much for the suggestions, Sandy. My choices are below!


Schools Out for Summer:
by Suzanne Collins

Flag Day, June 14th:
by..."

Oh, I just love ABOSAA so much! I'm about to re-read so will be next. :-)

I can buddy read with you, so let me know if you get to it.

If you read , let me know how you like it. I'm on a very long library waiting list.

Enjoy!!

[Nici]

Lacy, I am on vacation right now, i will post your list soon.

[Nelly]

Hi Hattie!
sorry for the delay, here are your picks.
Schools Out for Summer! - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Rumors by Ana Godberson, Vampire Academy by Rachelle mead.

Flag Day, June 14th Belong To Meby Shayla black Surrender to Me
by SHayla Black.
Don't Forget the Sunscreen - Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L James
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream -
Chocolat
Fire up the BBQ - Too Hot To Touch
Summer Solstice - The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han.
Gay Pride Month - Gay Teen Fiction
by Book LLc, The Vast Fields of Ordinary by Nick Burd.
Old Maids Day, June 4th - Too Close to the Sun by Curtis Roosevelt.
Buddy Reads: The Catcher in the Rye
Sand in Your Shorts - Wanderlove by Kirsten Hubbard.Love Story by jennifer Echols.
Best Friends Day, June 8th - Keeping the Moon by Sarah dessen.
Bonus Pick: Gone by micheal Grant, Airhead by meg cabot.
Father's Day, June 17th, because we all love a good daddy! - Night Sins / Guilty as Sin by Tami Hoag, Of Mice and Men by John steinback.
i hope you like them.

[SandyC]

Pam wrote: "Sandy-wow what an eclectic TBR list. We actually have a fair amount of things in common and I love the idea of a bucket list for books. So this is what I came up with (mostly off your TBR).

Scho..."

Pam, thanks for the picks!
I will try to read
, and

[Nelly]

Lauren wrote: "Hi Nelly!
Here are your pics:

Schools Out for Summer!: Fallen by Lauren Kate (I don't read that much YA but I've heard this one is good)

Flag Day: The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann (Sexy Navy ..."
thanks for the picks.
i'll be reading delicious by hayla black and fallen by lauren kate.

[Elke]

Diane, Sorry for the delay...but here are your picks! Hope you like them if not I will try again! Happy Reading!!

Schools Out for Summer: The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting. This was a rec for me last month and I liked it!

Flag Day, June 14th: The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks. Loved this book...and the rest of the series so far!

Don't Forget The Sunscreen: Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James. Steamy...Steamy...Steamy story!! *sigh*! ;)

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream: Vision in White by Nora Roberts. This a sweet story and it has baking in it!

Fire Up the BBQ: A Brisket, a Casket by Delia Rosen. This is from your food shelf..looks interesting!

Summer Solstice: A Summer Affair by Elin Hilderbrand. Read this a while ago...but it was pretty good!

Gay Pride Month: Pick Your Poison by Leann Sweeny. This is another interesing one from your TBR that is very colorful!

Old Maids Day, June 4th: Giving Chase by Lauren Dane. This is a really good start to a great series....Parents are involved!

Buddy Reads
Sand in Your Shorts: Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes by Denise Swank. This is on both of our TBR and it looks like a good beach read!

Best Friends Day, June 8th: The Season by Sarah Maclean. All about friends!

Bonus Pick
Father's Day:** Alexandra's Legacy by N.J. Walters. Another good start to a good series! Dad has a big part in this one!

**not sure if this should be a buddy read...but this is one I read already.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Suzanne wrote: "I'm pretty sure I'm picking for Dawn (Kat N Hat) but I could be mistaken. There's been some confusion with the Suzanne's in the group so if I'm wrong send me a private message and I'll pick for th..."

Yep! You got it right! =)

[Irina]

Maija wrote: "Irina wrote: "Maija wrote: "Hi, Irina

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...."

I could start right now if that's all right with you?

[Maija]

Irina wrote: I could start right now if that's all right with you?..."

Ok, we`ll start now :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Ummm, Not June yet!

[D.G.]

Brett wrote: "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. "

Hot Head is really good...I really hope you enjoy it. :)

I'll set up the thread for Mistress of Rome...what do you think of mid-next week? Re: Grimspace I'll let you know when I hear from Joyce.

I'm so excited!!

[D.G.]

Here's the thread for the 'Mistress of Rome' buddy read. Anybody feel free to join us. :)

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/9...

[Ana]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Hi Ana!

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:
by Markus Zusa..."

Thanks Yz! I'm very interested in Anne Calhoun and Markus Zusak's book. I was supposed to be reading it last month but was not in a good mood. I really have to read it!

[Lekshmy]

Debbie....

Here are your picks....

Schools Out for Summer! - Select a Young Adult book, a book with a child or children, or one with a vacation.

The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #1)
Silence (Hush, Hush #3)
by Becca Fitzpatrick
Waterfall (River of Time #1)
by Lisa Tawn Bergren


Flag Day, June 14th - Pick a book featuring someone in the military, a politician or a policeman/firefighter.

High Stakes (Vegas Vampires #1)
by Erin McCarthy

Outlaw Love
by Judith Stacy

Don't Forget the Sunscreen - Recommend a book with a hot cover or a steamy story.

Visions of Heat (Psy-Changeling #2)
by Nalini Singh

Passion (Passion Quartet #1)
by Lisa Valdez


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.

Simply Irresistible (Lucky Harbor #1)
by Jill Shalvis


Fire up the BBQ - Pick a book with a story that involves food or takes place outside.


Like water for chocolate ( Not from your TBR, couldn't find any :( )


Summer Solstice - Select a book that takes place during the summer.

Heart of the Dragon (Atlantis #1)
by Gena Showalter

16 Lighthouse Road (Cedar Cove #1)
by Debbie Macomber

Gay Pride Month - Pick a book that features same sex leads or has a cover with at least three colors of the rainbow.

Rainshadow Road (Friday Harbor #2)
by Lisa Kleypas

Sing you home by Judi Piccolt ( Not from your TBR)

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.

Paths of Glory
by Jeffrey Archer ( This is the closest match else had to chose any of vampire books as they are eternal :))



Buddy Reads: Pick at least one from their TBR.

Sand in Your Shorts - Pick a book that you might consider a good beach read.

Secret garden

Best Friends Day, June 8th - Select a book where friends play a large role in the story.

Vampire Academy ( I would like to have buddy read on this.. let me know if you are in)

Bonus Pick: Not necessary but nice.

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.

To kill a mocking bird by Harper Lee

Hope you like your picks... please let me know if you need any re picks...

[Lekshmy]

Lacy wrote: "Lekshmy,
Here are your picks! I had fun going through your books. I hope I found something that interests you!

Schools out for summer:
The Truth About Forever
If I Stay

Flag Day:
A Game of Thr..."

Thanks Lacy.... Would try for 5...

[Ana]

Sallie(Shuga) wrote: "Thanks Ana for the picks....here are my reads I chose

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 w..."

Hi Sallie(Shuga)!
I'm going on holiday next week so I'll bring with me "Turn it up" and "Her best friend's lover". Hopefully I'll read both of them.
But I'll be without an internet connection (I really need a break), so I'll make my comments only when I'll be back.
Ciao,
Ana

[Lacy]

Nici wrote: "Lacy, I am on vacation right now, i will post your list soon."

Okay! I'm looking forward to it. I hope you are enjoying your vacation. =0)

[PepperP0t]

Brett wrote: "Pat Hey! Hopefully these books work better. Let me know! :)

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 Solstic..."

thanks Brett. now I dont' have to go buy/borrow more books! Yay

[Daffodil]

Shellbelle
Sorry I didn’t get this posted this morning, it took me a little longer than expected. I had a great time going through your shelves and some categories just seemed to fill themselves. ;D But then Summer Solstice on down stumped me for a while. I hope you enjoy your recs.

Schools Out for Summer!
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins – I loved this series and would definitely recommend getting to this as soon as possible.
Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare – I’ve only read one of Clare’s books, but remember enjoying it at the time. I thought this would make a good secondary rec, since you seem to like her books.

Flag Day, June 14th
Plague Town by Dana Fredsti – I noticed you like Stephen King and also enjoyed a Walking Dead book, so I thought I’d recommend my favorite find of May. Ashley survives a virus that turns many people in her secluded college town into the walking dead. Recruited by the military, she helps eliminate the threat before it can spread.
Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye by Victoria Laurie – I always look forward to reading another entry in Laurie’s paranormal mystery series and suggest trying out the first book to see if you like it. Abby gets off to a rough start with skeptical Dutch, but he’s part of what makes this series great.

Don't Forget the Sunscreen
Inside Out by Lauren Dane – I recently read Laid Bare and can’t wait to get my hands on another book in this series.
When You Dare by Lori Foster -- Foster’s first book in her newest series is certainly worth a read.

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream
Sweet Talk or Delicious by Susan Mallery – I’ve only read the first three books in her Fool’s Gold series, but I really enjoyed them. I keep eyeing both of these books at the library and will probably pick one of them up soon.

Fire up the BBQ
Some Like It Hot by Louisa Edwards – I’ve seen Edwards recommended a lot lately and plan to read one of her books soon.
River Marked by Patricia Briggs – A lot of the action takes place outside. Patricia Briggs is one of my favorite authors and highly recommend reading this soon.

Summer Solstice Wow this was a hard category, most book descriptions don’t come right out and tell you the season they are set unless it’s a holiday.
Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard – Linda Howard is one of my favorite authors and this book always makes me laugh. I can’t remember if it’s set exactly in the summer, but there is mention of mowing the lawn, so it’s close. LOL.

Gay Pride Month
Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie MacAlister – Colorful cover. Katie MacAlister has some great humorous PNR out there. One of the things I loved about this is how KM managed to plausibly turn information from her first two dragon series on its head and make you root for a previous villain.
Luck in the Shadows by Lynn Flewelling -- Okay, so this falls a little outside of your normal reading patterns, falling completely in the fantasy genre. The relationship between the two main characters starts slow and grows more romantic later in the series, but the world Flewelling has created is fascinating and if you're looking for something a little different ...

Old Maids Day, June 4th
Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison – Thankfully PNR makes it easy to find an older hero/heroine. LOL. Dragon Bound was such a brilliant book, and I really enjoyed this follow up. I’m currently reading the fourth book, Oracle’s Moon and loving it. Read this, quick! If for no other reason than to move you closer to book 4. LOL.
Changeless by Gail Carriger -- I just love Carriger’s sense of humor.



Sand in Your Shorts
Rogue by Rachel Vincent – I keep meaning to continue this series, since it’s received raves from quite a few of my friends. I’d be willing to give it a try this month.

Best Friends Day, June 8th
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead – I’d be willing to give this a try too. Just let me know so I can get it from the library!

[~Melissa~]

Hi Elke~ here are your picks - finally ack!! I had them almost done and hit a WRONG button and lost the whole thing!?!?! Anyhoo ~ hopefully there are a couple that peek your interest!! If not let me know and I'll repick for you. Happy Reading!! Melissa

Schools Out for Summer! -two from your TBR SwitchedThe Romance Readers' Book Club or one from both of our TBR'sThe Hunger Games - this is on my PIFM list and I will read it this month - let me know if you want to join me!

Flag Day, June 14th - military or a firefighter. This is the first in a really, really good military series The Unsung Hero orTrial by Fire which is a series I just started last month

Don't Forget the Sunscreen - one from your TBR All Hallows Heartbreaker or Too Hot To Touch which I just finished book three of this series last month


I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream - this is book 2 to the too hot to touch from above Some Like It Hot or Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder this series is filled with awesome recipes yummy!!

Fire up the BBQ - I must be hungry I went with the food theme.... DeliciousThe Diva Runs Out of Thyme


Summer Solstice - Summer SistersThe Perfect Play

Gay Pride Month - this is the third in the series and a quick read (all three are quick reads) not too bad to read out of orderPulled Long or this had at least three colors on the cover Bound By Blood


Old Maids Day, June 4th - Eve and Roarke are both older and this is the first book in their series which just gets better....oh and Summerset and Eve's scenes together crack me up!!Naked in Death or Three to Get Deadly you have to just love Grandma Mazur - everyone should have someone like this in their life!!

Buddy Reads: Pick at least one from their TBR.

Sand in Your Shorts - this one I have from the library and will prob read the first week of June if you want to join meHead Over Heels or Summer Light Let me know if you want to join me for either of these

Best Friends Day, June 8th - I'm kinda taking liberties but friends/family do play a role and I really think you should start this series (I've already read this one) Night Pleasures


Bonus Pick: Not necessary but nice.
Father's Day, June 17th,
Killing Me Softly

[~Melissa~]

Lady Allison wrote: "Hey, Melissa! Hope you had a great Memorial Day! Here are your picks, if you can't find anything, let me know & I'll pick again :)

Schools Out for Summer! - I promise the hype is worth this series..."

Hi Lady Allison ~ thanks for the wonderful rec's! I will definitely get to The Hunger Games and Can't Stand The Heat. I have a buddy read of Game of Thrones in another group so not sure how many book's I will be able to get to. I could maybe swing a buddy read of Somebody To Love if we do it at the end of the month. Thanks again!!

[Dee]

is it the first yet...whining...

[~Melissa~]

I know I'm ready to start reading already...stamping foot impatiently!!

[Debbie]

Lekshmy wrote: "Debbie....

Here are your picks....

Schools Out for Summer! - Select a Young Adult book, a book with a child or children, or one with a vacation.

The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olymp..."

Great picks Lekshmy, since I am going on vacation and not going to be home for a while, I need to read something I can take with me. Unfortunately the Buddy picks are ones that I would have to get from the library. I bet you could find someone to buddy read that with you though.

Anyways, I just finish loading The Lightning Thief in my e-reader for my oldest daughter. So I might read that, or maybe I will take one of the good old paperbacks out off the shelf and read either 16 Lighthouse Road or Heart of the Dragon or Outlaw Love - Decisions, decisions :)
I just don't know. I have 2 days to decide.
Thanks again for the great recs though.

[Suzanne]

Thanks for the choices!
Think I will definitely get to Sparks Fly as it's been in my TBR's forever!

Spying in High Heels I also have readily available, so will give that a go.

Also realised I have never read a book by Susan Mallery so will try and get to one of hers.

[A]

Mounika wrote: "We'll go for Naked in Death if you are okay with it. :) "

Sounds good to me. :D

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Dee wrote: "is it the first yet...whining..."

I'm trying desperately to finish the books I started by tomorrow night! I know I will finish the audio book, I guess I should get back to reading...

[Dee]

i'll finish up my audiobook, i have several others book in progress but seem to be in a funk...lol!

[Skandia]

Looks like I have to wait for re-picks :( and it's two more days ....

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

Suzanne wrote: "I'm pretty sure I'm picking for Dawn (Kat N Hat) but I could be mistaken. There's been some confusion with the Suzanne's in the group so if I'm wrong send me a private message and I'll pick for th..."

Thanks Suzanne! Great choices. I am going to commit to One For The Money, but I see a few others on the list I may get to. I added several to my TBR.

[Shellbelle]

Daffodil wrote: "Shellbelle
Sorry I didn’t get this posted this morning, it took me a little longer than expected. I had a great time going through your shelves and some categories just seemed to fill themselves...."

Hey Daffodil, thanks for the recs! They were well done...I couldn't pick what I wanted to read! First shame on me for not marking Mocking jay as read, I read it when it first came out and it was an amazing series!

Here are my definitely's...

•Delicious by Susan Mallery- I just the newest in the fool's gold (I was lucky enough to become one of her Fool's Gold Varsity Cheerleaders so one of the perks is getting the books early) and I'm in a major Susan Mallery mood!

•Rogue by Rachel Vincent- If you want to do a buddy read with this one I would love to get back into the series!

Books I will try to get to

•Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare - I have started it and just never finished it...it's good, I just keep getting distracted!

•Plague Town by Dana Fredsti- I want to try something new! And this looks really interesting:-)

Thanks again for the recs, I am going to be adding several new books to the TBR list!

Shellbelle

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Regina wrote: "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 "

Hi Regina - I'm glad you liked the picks! I'd love to do a buddy read of One Small Thing, I was definitely planning on reading it this month anyway. I'm pretty open this month as far as time goes, so let me know when would be a good time for you and we'll plan on it! :)

[Amanda]

Finally got your picks up Sue

If you need any to be re-picked just let me know. Hope you enjoy them!


Schools Out for Summer! Stray by Rachel Vincent (Really enjoyed this series. About a kick-butt Female who is called home to help her pride)


Flag Day When You Dare by Lori Foster (Just read it and loved it!)


Don't Forget the Sunscreen Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley (Steamy Story - I am a big fan of Kristen Ashley)


I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream Would-Be Witch by Kimberly Frost (I really enjoyed this series so far. Tammy Jo makes Cake's etc. but wants, no needs to branch out and get away from her boss. She also finds out a family secret, she is a witch, who manages to screw up every spell she casts.)


Fire up the BBQ Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep (Gin,the heroine, has a weakness for cooking! You might gain weight just reading it.)


Summer Solstice Shadow of the Vampire by Meagan Hatfield (I don't remember if this happened in summer or early fall. It is a hot read and will cause enough heat for a summer read!)


Gay Pride Month The Mage in Black by Jaye Wells (I have enjoyed this series so far)


Old Maids Day Hammered by Kevin Hearne (Haven't been a huge fan but my friends say it's great!)


Buddy Reads

Sand in Your Shorts Angels of Darkness by Ilona Andrews (Ilona Andrews, Nalini Singh, and Meljean Brook do I really need to say more? lol Great authors!)


Best Friends Day The Fine Art of Truth or Dare by Melissa Jensen (This is hard b/c I have tons I would recommend but it's a buddy read. We only have one that is the same and I used it on the first buddy read. This is one I have wanted to read and it has good reviews.)


Bonus Pick

Father's Day On the Edge by Ilona Andrews (by Ilona Andrews, do I really need to say more? Well Declan becomes a Father figure for Rose's brothers.

[~Leslie~]

Trying so hard to be patient:={

[Joyce]

D.G. ~Shameless Hussy~ wrote: "Joyce wrote: "Hi D.G.,
I hope you enjoy your picks. I tried to keep to your TBR list. I love that you seem to read about every genre."

Thanks so much for the recs, Joyce. I really don't know what ..."
I'm up for starting Grimspace on the 1st if you want. Glad you liked your picks. I did
Tom Gordon on audiobooks years ago and really enjoyed it that way.

[Lady Jaye]

Hi Joyce!

Sorry for my silence. I haven't been much on GoodReads this past week. Your TBR was quite daunting :D. Let me know if you'd rather I repick I will be happy to do so!

Schools Out for Summer! - Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake. It looks good!

Flag Day, June 14th: - Extreme Exposure. The male lead is a senator. I liked it a lot when I read it.

Don't Forget the Sunscreen - The Wicked West by Victoria Dahl. Steamy novella.

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream - Sweet Spot A contemporary romance about sisters who run a desserts bakery. This book is my favorite of the trilogy.

Fire up the BBQ - Urban Shaman by C.E. Murphy takes place 'outside' mostly, so i guess it fits.

Summer Solstice - Summer in Eclipse Bay by Jayne Ann Krentz. I saw this on your TBR and it brought back memories of reading this trilogy!!

Gay Pride Month - On the Edge by Ilona Andrews. I see at least 3 colors of the rainbow in there :D. But I saw this on your TBR shelf. It's an awesome story and i hope you're able to read and enjoy it this month!

Old Maids Day, June 4th - Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh. I saw you had her Psy/Changeling series on your shelves but not the Guild hunter series. Raphael is millenia older than Elena :D

Buddy Reads:

Sand in Your Shorts - Psy/Changeling Series by Nalini Singh. You have them on your shelves, and they are all fabulous reads for anywehre :). Let me know if you want to buddy read any of them.

Best Friends Day, June 8th - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling.

[Lady Jaye]

Hi Roxy!

Thanks for the picks! I'm going to start off with and then the Gemma Doyle book.

I might be able to do a buddy read if I can get Charley Davidson's book from the library.

[Elke]

Melissa wrote: "Hi Elke~ here are your picks - finally ack!! I had them almost done and hit a WRONG button and lost the whole thing!?!?! Anyhoo ~ hopefully there are a couple that peek your interest!! If not let m..."

Thanks so much for the great recs Melissa! I think I will go with Switched and/or Three to Get Deadly !!

[~Melissa~]

Elke wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Hi Elke~ here are your picks - "

I really enjoyed that series by Amanda Hocking - hope you do to if you go with that one....

[Elke]

Melissa wrote: "Elke wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Hi Elke~ here are your picks - "

I really enjoyed that series by Amanda Hocking - hope you do to if you go with that one...."

Yea, I really like her too! I read the Hollowland and the My Blood Approves series and they were pretty good!

[Maija]

MountainKat wrote: "Ummm, Not June yet!"

oh, ok, sorry :D should i change my buddy pick or do what?
I think I got too excited to start :D sorry

[Dee]

just hold off until midnight tonight (unless you've read it already...)

[Maija]

Dee wrote: "just hold off until midnight tonight (unless you've read it already...)"

nope, haven`t :D

[Dee]

only 12 more hours and you can start reading ;)

[[deleted user]]

Carla, sorry this took such a long time to sort out! Anyway, here's your list:

Schools Out for Summer!

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn or Before I Die

Flag Day, June 14th

True Blue or Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance

Don't Forget the Sunscreen

Provocative in Pearls or Lessons in French

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream

Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder or The Next Best Thing

Fire up the BBQ

Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen or Lunch in Paris: A Love Story, with Recipes

Summer Solstice

A Summer In Europe or The Summer Without Men

Gay Pride Month

A Highlander Christmas or A Dangerous Love

Old Maids Day, June 4th

A Thousand Splendid Suns or The Three Weissmanns of Westport

Buddy Reads: Pick at least one from their TBR.

Sand in Your Shorts

Confessions of a Shopaholic or The Devil Wears Prada

Best Friends Day, June 8th

The Cinderella Pact or The Second Summer of the Sisterhood

Bonus pick: Not necessary but nice

Father's Day, June 17th, because we all love a good daddy!

The Memory Keeper's Daughter

[[deleted user]]

And thanks for your picks, Nelly; I'm not sure what I'll be reading yet because I need to go to the library first and see what they have in, but all the books look really good!

[Carla]

Hattie wrote: "Carla, sorry this took such a long time to sort out! Anyway, here's your list:

Schools Out for Summer!

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn or Before I Die

Flag Day, June 14th

True Blue or Dreams from My ..."

Thanks for the great picks! I plan to start with Provocative in Pearls--it's available electronically with no wait from my library, so it's perfect. If I have time I might try another, too. Thanks again!

[Maija]

Dee wrote: "only 12 more hours and you can start reading ;)"

It starts by your or mine time? Because there are only a few minutes until midnight in Latvia(+2 GMT) :D