2012 June Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Maija, I would say your time ;0)

[Lady Allison]

Melissa wrote: "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!!"

Yay! I'm so glad you found some you might enjoy! For the HG, you might want to have the 2nd one ready! I'm pretty busy this month as well so if you decide to read STL just PM me & we'll get it started :)

[Dee]

your time...i just said 12 hours because that was my time when I posted

Maija wrote: "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"

[Debbie]

Maija wrote: "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"

Enjoy your read Maija, I still have to wait ..... 6 hours now :(

[Nici]

Marissa-dono wrote: "School's Out for the Summer: The Alchemyst by Michael Scott
i will read the alchemyst! thanks!

[Rachel-RN]

MountainKat wrote: "Rachel- Goodbye Borders - Here are your picks! I hope you find something you like, I would be happy to try again if don't.

Schools Out for Summer! - Young Adult is not my preference and I was goi..."

I will try for (at least one of these)
, , , since I have these readily available.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Rachel- Goodbye Borders wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Rachel- Goodbye Borders - Here are your picks! I hope you find something you like, I would be happy to try again if don't.

Schools Out for Summer! - Young Adult is not my pref..."

I don't know about the first one but all of the others are excellent! IMHO =)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

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

Thanks for answering Dee - I was away from my computer all day again. Oy!

[Sue]

Mommaseymour wrote: "Finally got your picks up Sue

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

Mommaseymour,

Thank you for the picks!

I will start with "The Mage in Black" tomorrow. I also plan to read "On the Edge," and "Angels of Darkness" as soon as I receive them from Amazon (I ordered them both used). Do you already have a copy of "Angels of Darkness"?

Sue -

[Nici]

lacy, here are your picks. SOrry for the delay!

Schools Out for Summer! - To Kill a Mockingbird
Flag Day, June 14th - Alone
Don't Forget the Sunscreen - Micah
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream - Bliss (The Bliss Bakery #1)
Fire up the BBQ - Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe
Summer Solstice -Summer by the Sea
Gay Pride Month - Tipping the Velvet
Old Maids Day, June 4th - The Widow of the South

Buddy Reads: Pick at least one from their TBR.

Sand in Your Shorts - Beach Road
Best Friends Day, June 8th -
Circle of Friends

Bonus Pick: Not necessary but nice.
Father's Day, June 17th, because we all love a good daddy! -Mr. Forever

[Joyce]

Lady Jaye wrote: "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 Su..."
Oooh great picks. I think I might start with
Anna Dressed in Blood and hopefully move to Urban Shaman orAngels' Blood

[Irina]

I finished my first pick
it was a short and extra hot read, that I enjoyed. Thanks for the great pick Maija!

[Maija]

Susan (susayq) wrote: "Maija, I would say your time ;0)"

Ok :D thanks

And Debbie, thanks. Since I yesterday got City of Bones audiobook, I'll start listening it this afternoon or tomorrow. I know audio is the lazy way, but I tried to start reading it about 4 times, but got bored not even finishing the first chapter :D

Irina, you're welcome. I enjoyed it too, but not as much as the first two books in these series.

[D.G.]

Joyce wrote: "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. "

Oh I can't start it today. I have two traveling books I need to read before I start anything else this month. :)

Maybe mid-month? I'm already buddy reading another book next week so I'm pretty full.

[~Melissa~]

Lady Allison wrote: "Melissa wrote: "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 ..."

sounds good - I have CF on my nook as well already so good to go to continue it☺

[Lacy]

Nici wrote: "lacy, here are your picks. SOrry for the delay!

Schools Out for Summer! - To Kill a Mockingbird
Flag Day, June 14th - Alone
Don't Forget the Sunscreen - Micah
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream ..."

Nici,
Thank you! There are so many good ones I don't know which one to pick yet...I'm thinking Summer by the Sea...Micah....Alone...hmmmm. I'm gonna have to get back to you. =) Thanks again and I'll keep you posted.

[Mounika]

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

Sounds good to me. :D"

Lemme know when we can start it.

[Irina]

Maija wrote: "Susan (susayq) wrote: "Maija, I would say your time ;0)"

Ok :D thanks

And Debbie, thanks. Since I yesterday got City of Bones audiobook, I'll start listening it this afternoon or tomorrow. I know..."

Maybe because the book is short? or did you just not like the characters?

[Irina]

I finished my BR with Maija for thoroughly enjoyed it and looking forward to more action by this author. thank for another good pick.. you are on fire woman! ;)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Wow! Irina has finished two picks already!!

I've sent out reminders messages to those who haven't made their picks yet. Hopefully they will all get made in time! Thanks for your patience. =) I will assign repicks tomorrow.

[~Leslie~]

MountainKat, Even though it looks like I will be part of the group needing repicks, I can help with them if you need.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Leslie wrote: "MountainKat, Even though it looks like I will be part of the group needing repicks, I can help with them if you need."

Thanks Leslie! I might have to take you up on that.

[Nici]

Lacy, I am glad you liked your picks! I can't wait to hear what you read and what you think of it

[Erin]

If you need more people for repicks, I would be glad to help too.

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Penney, i'm going to start Kiss an Angel as soon as I finish John Dies at the End.

[Alexis]

Cacophony I'm sorry for the big delay, after I even promised it. Life has been hectic the last few days, I'm making your recs right now.

[Cacophony]

Lexa wrote: "Cacophony I'm sorry for the big delay, after I even promised it. Life has been hectic the last few days, I'm making your recs right now."

Yay! Very excited! :)

[Elke]

This stinks....second month in a row that I make my recs and the person doesn't participate. :( when are the repicks? I work tomorrow but I might be able to help with the repicks....

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Elke wrote: "This stinks....second month in a row that I make my recs and the person doesn't participate. :( when are the repicks? I work tomorrow but I might be able to help with the repicks...."

I think I'm good! Diane usually participates, I bet she shows up again. Sometimes real life throws us a curve and interferes with goodreads and our reading!

[Debbie]

Maija wrote: "Susan (susayq) wrote: "Maija, I would say your time ;0)"

Ok :D thanks

And Debbie, thanks. Since I yesterday got City of Bones audiobook, I'll start listening it this afternoon or tomorrow. I know..."

4 times, wow gave it more of a shot than I would have. I say if you have that much trouble getting into a book, find another book. Just because I enjoyed it doesn't mean you will.
Good luck :)

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Elke wrote: "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..."

Elke,

Thanks for the picks. I think I'm going to go with . Let me know if you want to buddy-read it with me.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Leslie,

Sorry for the delay, but I've been under the weather the last couple of days. I hope you find something you like.

1. Schools Out for Summer! - The Iron King by Julie Kagawa. A good YA fae story.
2. Flag Day, June 14th - Tempting Danger by Eileen Wilks. Lily is a policewoman and this series just keeps getting better.
3. Don't Forget the Sunscreen - Mouth to Mouth by Erin McCarthy. I'm late finishing this from last month's challenge, but it is definitely on the steamy side.
4. I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream - Sprinkle with Murder by Jenn McKinlay is the start of a cozy mystery series about 2 partners in a cupcake bakery.
5. Fire up the BBQ - Two first books in shapeshifter series (so they tend to be outdoors a lot) from your TBR that you really need to start. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs has Mercy who is a mechanic and ends up involved in the business of the local werewolf pack. Or you could choose Bitten by Kelley Armstrong with Elena, the only female werewolf who is trying to have a normal life until her pack calls her back. Both are great series.
6. Summer Solstice - Ravenous by Sharon Ashwood is a witch who is dealing with haunted houses during the summer to earn tuition and ends up biting off more than she could choose.
7. Gay Pride Month - Blue Diablo by Ann Aguirre has a colorful cover with some very interesting characters. I really liked Chance and Corine.
8. Old Maids Day, June 4th - Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie. Agnes is a bit older than most heroines and cranky to boot and you definitely don't want to be around her when she has a frying pan.

Buddy Reads:
9. Sand in Your Shorts - Twenty-eight and a Half Wishes by Denise Swank. I'm going to read this for my pick this month and would be happy to have you join me and my buddy.
10. Best Friends Day, June 8th - Mind Games by Carolyn Crane involves a team, so there should be some friendships in it.

Bonus:
11. Father's Day, June 17th, because we all love a good daddy! - A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore. Moore has an interesting sense of humor. Or Charming the Prince by Teresa Mendeiros where the children are just a tad out of control and really need a mother's touch.

[Alexis]

Here you go Cacophony again so sorry for the delay, hopefully you'll find something to read!

Schools Out for Summer
1. Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
2. Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson

Flag Day, June 14th
1. Something About You by Julie James
2. Till Next We Meet by Karen Ranney


Don't Forget the Sunscreen
1. Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy
2. First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost


I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream
1. Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich
2. Sweet as Sin by Inez Kelley


Fire up the BBQ
1. Delicious by Sherry Thomas
2. The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal


Summer Solstice
1. Blackberry Summer by RaeAnne Thayne
2. One Reckless Summer by Toni Blake

Gay Pride Month
1. I Spy a Wicked Sin by Jo Davis
2. The Wedding by Julie Garwood

Old Maids Day
1. Two for the Dough Janet Evanovich
2. The Beach House by Jane Green

BuddyRead: Sand in Your Shorts
1. Angel's Peak by Robyn Carr
2. Ten Beach Road by Wendy Wax

BuddyRead: Best Friends Day
1. Hallowed by Cynthia Hand
2. The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter

Bonus Pick: Father's Day
1. Born at Midnight by C.C. Hunter
2. Heiress for Hire by Erin McCarthy

[Alexis]

Tina "reading mommy" wrote: "This is the picks for Lexa


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 Daught..."

Thanks for the great Recommendations Tina! I'm going to try to read the following this month!

[~Melissa~]

Elke wrote: "This stinks....second month in a row that I make my recs and the person doesn't participate. :( when are the repicks? I work tomorrow but I might be able to help with the repicks...."

Hi Elke - You posted in #340 what you were going to read this month from the rec's....

[Emily]

If you need anyone for re-picks I will be around all day tomorrow :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I think I have enough volunteers for repicks, it is great to have all of the generous offers.

(I think Elke was concerned that the person she picked for hadn't responded, but she has now so all is good.)

[Skandia]

I really have to work on my patience ... because it's "tomorrow" already for me ...

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Skandia wrote: "I really have to work on my patience ... because it's "tomorrow" already for me ..."

That sucks! I'm sorry. =( Just a few, probably way too many for you, hours to go...

[Elke]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Elke wrote: "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 ..."

Hi Diane! I would love to buddy read that one! Let me know when you want to start!

[Elke]

MountainKat wrote: "I think I have enough volunteers for repicks, it is great to have all of the generous offers.

(I think Elke was concerned that the person she picked for hadn't responded, but she has now so all is..."


Yea I did mean that...sorry wasn't trying to be a pain! :)

[booklovinrn]

Skandia

Sorry it took me so long to get your picks up. Hope you find something of interest. I tried to find 2 picks for each category first is from your TBR and the second is a New to You.

Schools Out for Summer!
Divergent by Veronica Roth
City of Bones by Casandra Clare

Flag Day, June 14th
Whispering Rock by Robyn Carr (Police Officer)
Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen (Special Operations)

Don't Forget the Sunscreen
The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks (hot cover)
Fifty Shades of Grey by E. L. James (hot book with a great story line)

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream
Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis (sweet story)
Sweet Talk by Susan Mallery (owner of a bakery)

Fire up the BBQ
Too Hot To Touch by Louisa Edwards (chef)
Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson (caterer)

Summer Solstice
A Summer in Sonoma by Robyn Carr
Summer At Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs

Gay Pride Month
Hot Six by Janet Evanovich (colorful cover)
Long Hard Ride by Lorelie James (M/F/M romance)

Old Maids Day, June 4th
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (older woman)
Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning (older woman)

Buddy Reads:
Sand in Your Shorts
Something About You by Julie James
One Reckless Summer by Toni Blake

Best Friends Day, June 8th
Dark Lover by JR Ward (friendship/brotherhood)
Coming Home by Mariah Stewart

Bonus Pick
Father's Day, June 17th, because we all love a good daddy!
Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas

[Skandia]

Yay! Thanks for the recs Cathy!

I'll read One Reckless Summer which is not from my TBR. We can do buddy-read if you are interested. Just let me know.
I planned to read Hot Six and Whispering Rock in June anyway, so those recs fit just perfectly :)

[~Leslie~]

Diane-Firefly
I'm so sorry that you weren't feeling well. No worries on my end. I just get impatient to figure out what I'm reading for the month - complete OCD personality! Thanks for the picks. There are some good ones there.

I think I will choose:
Blue DiabloI know this is available at the library for my nook and I've been meaning to read it for awhile. And I will read
Tempting Danger I've been meaning to start this series for awhile, so this is a good opportunity.
And I might start
Moon Calledif I have time. I'm finished with the Kate Daniels series and that is leaving a hole I need to fill with a new UF series.
I won't be able to do a buddy read as I'm doing several with really long books, but thanks!

Hope you feel better soon and thanks again for the picks.

[Nancy H]

Carla,
I just finished my first pick, French Fried, which was really good and has been sitting on my shelves forever. Thanks for the push to get to it. I have five of your other recs, so I am set - plus I may get two of the others because they sound so good!
I also picked up Noah's Compass at the library yesterday - did you say you already read it, or do you want to do it as a Buddy Read? I know you said you read some of them, but I wasn't sure if you meant that you had read all of them, or wanted to do any Buddy Reads this month.

[Nancy H]

Gigi,
Do you want to do a Buddy Read with any of the three I recommended for this month? I know you said you might start The Paris Wife, and I have it already if you want to do a Buddy Read for it. I can also get the other two - I have one ordered and my library has the other one, so just let me know.

[Regina]

~KarenH~ wrote: 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! :)


KarenH

I never did a buddy read, but I can start reading One Small Thing today. How does Buddy read works?

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Repicks are being assigned as follows:


These are the two latecomers, you will pick for each other.
Tiffany picks for Ty
Ty picks for Tiffany

Now for the ultra patient ones:
Dee picks for Cathy
MountainKat picks for Fran

[booklovinrn]

Skandia

Glad you were able to find some books on your list. I have just put in a request for One Reckless Summer at my library. I will let you know when I get it.

Cathy

[Fran, Moderator]

MountainKat wrote: "Repicks are being assigned as follows:


These are the two latecomers, you will pick for each other.
Tiffany picks for Ty
Ty picks for Tiffany

Now for the ultra patient ones:
Dee picks for Cathy
M..."

Thanks Kat! Can't wait to see what you've got for me :)