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2012 July Pick It For Me! Challenge
Debbie wrote: "Just in time - I hope.... Please put me down for Drama"
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One hour?I used world time converter, but I`m not sure :D
Oh another hour, I am too tired to stay awake, i won't be able to make it :( will pick in the morning... Good nite all (can we just stop time or fastforward a little, please please please?)
Eimeriina~ wrote: "Oh another hour, I am too tired to stay awake, i won't be able to make it :( will pick in the morning... Good nite all (can we just stop time or fastforward a little, please please please?)"I wish we could :D
Signups are closed!Picking rules are posted in message #3, and the pairings are posted in message #4. :)
Kate,I will start working on your picks now! Will post them no later than tomorrow 6/29/12!
Kami, I'll work on your picks as soon as I get home!
Yay, I'm picking for Yz!!! I'll try and get to you tonight Yz, after dinner. It depends on if I can get to a computer. Trying to do it on the iPad is just maddening.
Irina, I may not have a chance to look through your bookshelves until tomorrow. But I will get you something in the next couple of days!!
Hi, Tiffanny Lindsey, here are my picks for you. I hope you like them :)Let me know if you`d like to read the buddy reads together1. Blockbuster Hit -
2. Tearjerker -
3. Independent Film -
4. Enduring Classic -
5. Sequels, Sequels -
6. On the Edge of Your Seat…
Buddy Reads:
and/or
7. Summer Hit -
8. New Release -
Hi Elke! Your bookshelves are so neat...mine are a huge mix mash of mess LOLHere's my picks for you:
blockbuster The Help by Kathryn Stockett. I've heard great things about the book and movie.
tearjerker The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley. Get your tissues ready. I cried through the last 20% or so of this, but it does have a HEA.
independent film God Save the Queen by Kate Locke. I saw this at Barnes & Noble over the weekend. She's an author I've never heard of before, but it looked pretty good.
classics The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton. As far as I'm concerned, it's a classic in the romance/erotica catergory (I'm sure you've seen the cover before LOL). Or how about, Sweetwater Run by Jan Watson...it's been on your TBR the longest.
sequels Four to Score by Janet Evanovich is the next in that series for you. Or you could read Untamed by Pamela Clare. You've read Surrender and seemed to like it (I'd read Untamed with you, even though I didn't rec it as a buddy read)
on the edge of your seat Horror Stories by Jack Kilborn. It was on your TBR :)
Buddy Reads I'd be glad to read any of these with you. Just let me know!
Summer Hits Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis. I've seen lots of my Goodreads friends read this and love it.
New release Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare. this isn't a new release (it's the 1st in a series), but she just recently released the latest in this series and from all the reviews I've seen, it was good. And I don't know about you, but I like to read series from the beginning LOL
Hey, Laura! I'm your picker for this month's PIFM challenge. I must say that looking through your shelves was a dream. We have a lot of "read" & "to-read" books in common. I tried to recommend a variety of genres. I hope you'll like my picks for you.1. Blockbuster Hit-Choose a book that is (or has been) a bestseller, or that you’ve heard a lot of buzz about.
Slave to Sensation and Magic Bites
2. Tearjerker - Recommend a book that is very emotional.
The Pride of Lions and Demon Angel
3. Independent Film - Select a book that is written by a new or lesser known author, or published by a smaller or independent publisher (not the “Big 6”).
North of Beautiful and Delicate Freakn' Flower
4. Enduring Classic - Select a book that has been on your pickee’s TBR for a long time, or a book that is considered a classic – either in the traditional sense, or within the romance genre.
Some Girls Bite and Anna Dressed in Blood
5. Sequels, Sequels - Recommend the next book in a series that your pickee is reading, or a book by one of their favorite authors.
Destined for an Early Grave and Desire Unchained
6. On the Edge of Your Seat… Suggest a book that is suspenseful, intense, or scary.
The Immortal Rules and The Shadow Reader
Buddy Reads (From Both of Our TBR's):
7. Summer Hit - Choose a book that is light and funny or sweet – a little bit of fluff to make you and your pickee smile!
Medusa, A Love Story and Then Came You
8. New Release - Pick a recently released book, preferably one that has been eagerly awaited.
Shadow and Bone and A Blood Seduction
Hi Gigi!! So excited to be picking for you!So here goes...I hope you find something you like here, if not, just let me know and I will send you some more choices :)
1. Blockbuster Hit -
On the Island-I really enjoyed this, lots of buzz
Fifty Shades Freed-you need to finish the trilogy! I liked this one best.
A Hunger Like No Other-great series, all of Kresley Cole's are hits.
Long Hard Ride- tons of buzz for this erotic romance legend, Lorelei James!
Most Talkative: Stories from the Front Lines of Pop Culture- funny! I love Andy and Bravo
2. Tearjerker - Recommend a book that is very emotional.
Untouched- different and really good.
Sleeping with the Devil- I really liked this but super intense.
Do Over- sweet, sexy rekindling love
Pleasure and Purpose-awesome and intense!
3. Independent Film -4 of my favorite reads
Sophie & Carter
Seven Exes Are Eight Too Many
Attachments
Arabian Pearl- love this spicy little gem, and it fulfills the Saudi Arabian Geography part of the July Monthly Challenge
4. Enduring Classic - Select a book that has been on your pickee’s TBR for a long time-2 of my faves and they have been on your tbr forever! Great summer reads :)
He Loves Lucy
Anyone But You
5. Sequels, Sequels -
Lover Unleashed
Rules of Attraction
Promises Linger-cheated- new series for you but I wanted to include it.
Simply Irresistible- same as above
6. On the Edge of Your Seat… Suggest a book that is suspenseful, intense, or scary.
The Hunger Games
Dark Companion
Yours Until Dawn
Buddy Reads:
7. Summer Hit -Seven Minutes in Heaven
8. New Release -Frat Boy and Toppy- I know you haven't read any m/m, but if you would like to join us for our monthly m/m read that would be great!
Wanderlove- looks good, thought maybe we could give it a try :)
Hi PollyannaI had fun wading through your shelves. You had a lot of stuff that I'm not that familiar with so if there's nothing here that you're into, just let me know and I can try again. Without further ado - here are your picks:
Blockbuster Hit: I came up with about 50 for this so this is me limiting myself. :)
Hex Hall - I don't read a lot of YA but I've heard such good things about this series.
Halfway to the Grave - This series became such a huge hit for a good reason.
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter - I have no idea if this book is any good but there's certainly a lot of buzz with the movie coming out.
Tearjerker:
Room - Honestly I can't get past the description of this one because it makes me too emotional
North of Need - A lovely romance between a widow and the snow god that she brings to life with her tears.
Independent Film:
Switched - she's got a big contract now but started as one of the first self published sensations
Crux - PNR by Samhain one of my favorite smaller publishers. I love their cheeky "warnings". For this book: This book contains devious schemes, epic battles, forbidden love between a shapeshifter and a spellcaster, nosy secondary characters, furniture-endangering sex and a woman fighting to choose her own destiny
Enduring Classic
Mythology - Why not read the stories that the rest are based on?
Pretty Little Liars - No idea if it's a classic but this has been on your TBR for a while
Mr. Impossible - My classic romance pick. A book I often recommend to the "I don't read romance" people.
Sequels, Sequels: A couple of next books in series that you rated highly
Blameless - I loved this whole world and can't wait for the spin offs.
Blood of the Demon - I really need to get to this series myself
On the Edge of Your Seat
Extreme Exposure - Excellent romantic suspense
The Stand - Scary, huge and intense
Buddy Reads:
Summer Hit:
He Loves Lucy - I've been into fun contemporaries lately and this author is new to me.
Flat-Out Sexy - See the cover - it makes me smile
New Release:
Bared to You - I've heard good things about this
Discount Armageddon - This isn't on your TBR but looks like a fun UF series.
Hello Lauren!I enjoyed going through your shelves. Unfortunately, I am not familiar with most of what's on your TBR, so any of my picks from that list will be blind recs on my part! You seem to lean toward paranormal/suspense so many of my new to you recs will be in those categories, with additional genres thrown in.
If none of these are appealing I will be happy to try again!
1. Blockbuster Hit:
One For The Money
The Help
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
2. Tearjerker:
The Book Thief
One Day
Outlander
3. Independent Film:
Now You See Me
Demon Possession
4. Enduring Classic:
The Templar Legacy
The Great Gatsby
5. Sequels, Sequels:
Ice Storm
Kiss of the Highlander
Lover Revealed
Blaze of Memory
6. On the Edge of Your Seat:
Carrie
The Witching Hour
The Passage
The Hunger Games
Buddy Reads:
7. Summer Hit:
When Beauty Tamed the Beast (I've never read Eloisa James but I'd like to try one of her books)
Devil of the Highlands
8. New Release:
Once Burned
D.G. ~Captain Hussy~I hope you enjoy the picks. Please let me know if you would like me to pick more. Let me know if you would like to do a buddy read.
1. Blockbuster Hit
2. Tearjerker
3. Independent Film
4. Enduring Classic
5. Sequels, Sequels
6. On the Edge of Your Seat
BUDDY READS
7. Summer Hit
8. New Release
Emily - Thanks for the recs! I may read one of the sequels category (except for the IAD series because I only like them in audio and they haven't come out yet) or Letters of a Secret Lover.Thanks!
Hello Rishika! I hope you find something in my picks that you will enjoy! You an I have very little in common with our book choices, so I tried to give you one selection from your to read list and one of my favorites for each category. Hope you find something!1. Blockbuster Hit: Bossypants by Tina Fey, City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
2. Tearjerker: Annie's Song by Catherine Anderson, An Impossible Dream Story by J.V. Petretta
3. Independent Film: Invisible Touch by Kelly Parra, Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble by H.P. Mallory
4. Enduring Classic: The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King, Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
5. Sequels, Sequels: Unearthly by Cynthia Hand (not a sequel, but I love this series), The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa
6.On the Edge of Your Seat: This is Not a Test by Courtney Summers, Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare
7. Summer Hit: Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Holly's Inbox by Holly Denham
8.New Release: She's Not There by Marla Madison, Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin
Hi Kami! Here are your picks, I hope you find something you like!1. Blockbuster Hit: I have a several suggestions here, all new to you, most are books that got a lot of buzz here at goodreads. First I'll suggest The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton. This got a lot of well deserved buzz because of the cover, I mean just look at it -
- Fortunately, the story is good too! Next I will recommend Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis. The Lucky Harbor books are just wonderful! If you are looking for a little heat, how about Long Hard Ride by Lorelei James. Not my favorite of the series, but to me you need to start at the beginning - I'm a little OCD that way.2. Tearjerker: I have two suggestions for you here, one on your shelves and one not. First, Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy. I adored this book, so much I literally made a list of all the wonderful things so I wouldn't forget them. Most importantly was how the hero fell for the heroine, it was just so wonderful! Another idea is The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks. It is a great introduction to the Kelly brothers! I wish I had one for my very own!
3. Independent Film: I have several ideas for you here, again all of them new to you - Out of Time by Monique Martin, Out Of Her League by Kaylea Cross, The Gamble by Kristen Ashley and Guarding Suzannah by Norah Wilson. I liked all of them!
4. Enduring Classic: One of the books longest on your TBR is Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert. I haven't read it, but I know lots of people love it. In the PNR genre, the J.R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood series is definitely considered a classic! You stopped the series at Lover Enshrined, my least favorite of the series but I do think the more recent books have been better. So I do recommend you keep at it!
5. Sequels, Sequels: You have been reading and enjoying the In Death series, so I will recommend the next one for you, Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb. I can't help but to also suggest One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost - you liked the first one, but stopped there! I don't know how you did that with the killer cliffhanger!? (You do get a nice resolution in this one!)
6. On the Edge of Your Seat: Again, a couple of suggestions. I saw you liked Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison, so why not continue the series with Storm's Heart. I love the humor in this series while there is still lots of tension. Another idea is the Demonica series by Larissa Ione, Pleasure Unbound is the first book there. I saw that you read, and liked, the first book of her follow up series, Eternal Rider. I think you might like this series more after reading the Demonica books, they build upon each other. But if you would rather just continue with the Lords of Deliverance you could read, Immortal Rider. I just listened to that one and really enjoyed it!
Buddy Reads:
Summer Hit: A really fun book that you have on your to-read shelf is How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper. This one is also really good in audio if you are interested in trying that! I've already read this one and don't know if I will have time for a reread though. Another idea might be Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James. I love her books, but haven't read this one yet. I would be happy to read it with you!
New Release: Well, this is a sort of new release... But we have both recently read the first two Fifty Shades books and I know I am looking for an excuse to read the last one! So I am going to suggest Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James as our buddy read!
Happy Reading!
Hi, Eimeriina, I had a blast playing in your shelves! We have a ton of stuff in common, which made it really hard for me to restrain myself. Believe it or not, what I’ve listed below is me holding back! :)1. Blockbuster Hit - For a couple of straight up best-sellers, how about reading The Help, which I absolutely loved, or 1Q84, which I haven’t read but have heard good things about. Or, a couple that have received a lot of buzz – Dragon Bound, which I thought was wonderful and just keeps showing up on lists everywhere, or My Blood Approves – I don’t know much about it, but the author, Amanda Hocking, has been popping up everywhere lately.
2. Tearjerker - One Reckless Summer was a buddy read for me this month, and after reading it I can’t wait to continue with the series – it was great! A couple of other possibilities that were both short but surprisingly emotional are Misunderstanding Mason and One Small Thing.
3. Independent Film - There are way too many good books to choose from here, but a few that I’ve read fairly recently and liked a lot are Guarding Suzannah (and it’s sequel Saving Grace is even better), The Gamble, and Faith & Fidelity.
4. Enduring Classic - As far as I’m concerned, one of the all-time classic romance novels is Outlander – published over 20 years ago and it still shows up in recommendations every month. A few non-romance “modern” classics that you have on your TBR that you might want to read are A Wrinkle in Time (which I’ve read several times and just love), The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, or To Kill a Mockingbird.
5. Sequels, Sequels - You have several series that need to be continued – You’ve made it almost to the end of Lara Adrian’s Midnight Breeds series, why not finish it up by reading Darker After Midnight or at least read the novella that comes before it, A Taste of Midnight. A couple of other options to continue series that you have started are Divide & Conquer or Passion Unleashed.
6. On the Edge of Your Seat… The Darkest Hour, Extreme Exposure, and Into the Crossfire are the first books in three excellent romantic suspense series that are well worth checking out.
Buddy Reads:
7. Summer Hit - You read and enjoyed Justin Halpern’s first book, Sh*t My Dad Says, so why not join me in reading his new book, I Suck at Girls. Or, Jennifer Crusie is always good for a light, fun read and I’m sure Strange Bedpersons will be no exception.
8. New Release - Susan Elizabeth Phillips’s lastest book isn’t even out yet, it’s being released in a couple of weeks. You read the previous book in this series, so how about reading The Great Escape once it’s released? Or, the last book in a series that we’ve both read and enjoyed is Sweet Addiction. I’ve heard mixed reviews about it, but if you want to read it, I’ll be happy to join you.
I hope you can find something in all this that interests you – if not, let me know and I’ll give it another shot! Enjoy!
ooh. I get to pick for MountainKat! Your TBR was a treasure trove!! Wading through it was like a visit back to high school... le sigh. My "read" list wants to grow up to be your TBR.With the exception of the New Release, I've read or re-read all these picks. Most are on your TBR. Hope you like!
1. Blockbuster Hit
Magic Bites - more GR buzz than anything else. My favoritest series this year!
The Hunger Games - just a teeny little book you might have heard of.
2. Tearjerker
Cry No More - the one and only book review I ever put on Amazon.
The Wreck - not on your TBR. But oh geez, I cried like a baby...
3. Independent Film
Mystery Man - the book that started my Kristen Ashley love affair
Raphael - not on your TBR, great series.
4. Enduring Classic
Whitney, My Love
The Windflower - not on your TBR, good luck finding a copy, BUT OMG A CLASSIC.
5. Sequels, Sequels
Secrets of a Summer Night - read this if only to get to It Happened One Autumn, my favorite!
Bloodfever - an epic series. :)
6. On the Edge of Your Seat…
Heart of Fire - a departure from the usual Linda Howard book, but a great adventure read
Angels' Blood - this book made me angel-struck
7. Summer Hit
The Duke And I
As You Desire - such a great story, so different from the usual historical romance set in 1800s England. How about Cairo instead? LOVE this.
8. New Release
Once Burned - When people talk about 2012, they will say one thing: It was the year Once Burned was published. haha! Seriously though, the buzz on this book has been crazy, which is why there's only 1 choice for this category. XD
Summer is crazy, not sure Buddy Reads are viable with my schedule, but I could give it a try!
Ty wrote: "ooh. I get to pick for MountainKat! Your TBR was a treasure trove!! Wading through it was like a visit back to high school... le sigh. My "read" list wants to grow up to be your TBR."Wow Ty - thanks for the great picks! I know I am definitely reading Once Burned! I'm just waiting for July to get here so I can use it for a challenge... Several others look really good too! As You Desire works for the July challenge, and I've been wanting to read The Duke And I and start that series forever! Bloodfever and Mystery Man are definite maybes as well! I'm so excited - when does July start!?
Hey Debbie!
I hope you find something you like!
1. Blockbuster Hit - Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis, this one is so much fun!
3. Independent Film - Double Clutch by Liz Reinhardt, a mature YA love triangle. I love the heroine!
4. Enduring Classic - It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, a fantastic series, this author is AMAZING
5. Sequels, Sequels - The Darkest Seduction by Gena Showalter, you seem to be enjoying this series, so I thought you might want to keep going and it has a great cover ;)
6. On the Edge of Your Seat… Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden, romantic suspense, one of the best I've read with a good balance between the suspense and the romance
Buddy Reads
7. Summer Hit - Causing Havoc by Lori Foster, an easy ready and it's on your TBR, though I'd actually recommend you read the second book first
8. New Release - About That Night by Julie James, I've been hearing a lot of good things about this one
I hope you find something you like!
1. Blockbuster Hit - Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis, this one is so much fun!
3. Independent Film - Double Clutch by Liz Reinhardt, a mature YA love triangle. I love the heroine!
4. Enduring Classic - It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, a fantastic series, this author is AMAZING
5. Sequels, Sequels - The Darkest Seduction by Gena Showalter, you seem to be enjoying this series, so I thought you might want to keep going and it has a great cover ;)
6. On the Edge of Your Seat… Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden, romantic suspense, one of the best I've read with a good balance between the suspense and the romance
Buddy Reads
7. Summer Hit - Causing Havoc by Lori Foster, an easy ready and it's on your TBR, though I'd actually recommend you read the second book first
8. New Release - About That Night by Julie James, I've been hearing a lot of good things about this one
Hey Dawn :) we have lots in commonMy picks for you will be :
1. Blockbuster Hit:
2. Tearjerker:
3. Independent Film:
4. Enduring Classic:
5. Sequels, Sequels:
6. On the Edge of Your Seat:
Buddy Reads:
7. Summer Hit:
8. New Release:
I'm not reading any of those Buddy Reads picks but if you want to Buddy Read with me i'll be reading
I hope you like what i picked Enjoy :)
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Ab2y, I'm working on your list now :)
MountainKat wrote: "Hi Kami! Here are your picks, I hope you find something you like!1. Blockbuster Hit: I have a several suggestions here, all new to you, most are books that got a lot of buzz here at goodreads. ..."
Good picks MountainKat, thank you. I think I am going to go with The Perfect Play, Storm's Heart and let's do the buddy read Fifty Shades Freed.
Hi Dee-I see we are both from the same neck of the woods in terms of DC suburbs although I'm lucky enough to be in the Outer Banks this week. Here are your recommendations.
Blockbuster--Fifty Shades of Grey. It seems like this is everywhere. My daughter is reading it behind me right now. A grandmother stopped me in KMart yesterday and asked me if I had seen it because her granddaughter recommended it. It is both a bestseller and has buzz (I haven't read it).
Tearjerker--From your TBR The Road of Lost Innocence: The True Story of a Cambodian Heroine looks heartbreaking. The last book I wept at was A Monster Calls.
Independent--I see that The Ice Princess is on your currently reading list. The next two books in the series are available The Preacher and The Stonecutter. All the hardbacks books were translated and published in this country by Pegasus, a small publishing house in New York run by a husband and wife--the wife went to high school with my daughter.
Enduring Classic--oldest book on your TBR is Baby Love. One of the traditional classics on your list is one of my favorites A Tale of Two Cities. Another book from your TBR related to a classic is March which is told from the POV of the father in Little Women. Good book.
Sequel--Try On the Edge from your TBR or Rescue Me, both are authors you've read before.
Edge--In The Woods from your TBR. I've heard good things. An intense book Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption which was our school's summer read last summer
Buddy Reads
Summer Hits: I've read both of these just this week and the fit the summer category Barefoot Season or Barefoot in the Sand. both quick reads.
New Release--For a buddy read,from your TBR Love Is Murder or from mine The Way Back Home
picks for Gisbelle1. Blockbuster Hit -Fifty Shades of Grey
2. Tearjerker - Fixing Delilah,Me & Emma
3. Independent Film - Switched
4. Enduring Classic -Shut Out
5. Sequels, Sequels -Onyx
6. On the Edge of Your Seat… Phobia
Buddy Reads:
Please be sure at least one of your picks is on your pickee’s TBR.
7. Summer Hit - Just Flirt
8. New Release - Cinder
Kami wrote: "Good picks MountainKat, thank you. I think I am going to go with The Perfect Play, Storm's Heart and let's do the buddy read Fifty Shades Freed."I'm glad you like them! And I'm looking forward to the buddy read!!
Megan L, I will be working on your recs later tonight
Rena wrote: "Hey Debbie!I hope you find something you like!
1. Blockbuster Hit - Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis, this one is so much fun!
3. Independent Film - Double C..."
so many good pics, I will probably use this as a good reason to read my Gena Showalter. Yup, you got me on that one. :)
Susan (susayq) wrote: "Hi Elke! Your bookshelves are so neat...mine are a huge mix mash of mess LOLHere's my picks for you:
blockbuster The Help by Kathryn Stockett. I've heard great things about the book and movie.
..."
Susan,
Thanks so much for your recs!! I just got
from a wonderful GR friend...so I will be choosing that one! If I can I will try to squeeze in another one! :)
FOR LESLIEBlockbuster Hit - Choose a book that is (or has been) a bestseller, or that you’ve heard a lot of buzz about.
First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson, #1)
Jones, Darynda I have seen this book a lot in posts on this group. I read it and really liked it.
Moon Called (Mercedes Thompson, #1)
Briggs, Patricia Love, Love, Love Mercy books!
2. Tearjerker - Recommend a book that is very emotional.
The Host (The Host #1) by Stephenie Meyer A body snatcher tale told from the alien's point of view. A love triangle with two bodies. It made me cry and I can't wait for the movie!
Independent Film - Select a book that is written by a new or lesser known author, or published by a smaller or independent publisher (not the “Big 6”).
Kissed by Darkness (Sunwalker Saga #1)
by Shéa MacLeod Found this in your TBR. Looked interesting.
Maggie for Hire Danley, Kate
Making Waves Fenske, Tawna I won a copy of this book on here and really liked it.
Enduring Classic - Select a book that has been on your pickee’s TBR for a long time, or a book that is considered a classic – either in the traditional sense, or within the romance genre.
Beach Music Conroy, Pat the oldest book on your TBR Sex, Lies, and Vampires MacAlister, Katie
The Handmaid's Tale Atwood, Margaret
Tess of the D'Urbervilles Hardy, Thomas
Sequels, Sequels - Recommend the next book in a series that your pickee is reading, or a book by one of their favorite authors.
Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2) Collins, Suzanne You have got to finish this series! I loved it. Can't wait until the next movie!
A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, #2)
Martin, George R.R. This series is amazing! I am on the fifth book.
On the Edge of Your Seat… Suggest a book that is suspenseful, intense, or scary.
The Cove (FBI Thriller, #1) Coulter, Catherine
Buddy Reads:
Please be sure at least one of your picks is on your pickee’s TBR.
7. Summer Hit - Choose a book that is light and funny or sweet – a little bit of fluff to make you and your pickee smile!
Attachments by Rainbow Rowell I won this on Ask an Author also, looks cute.
New Release - Pick a recently released book, preferably one that has been eagerly awaited.
Bride of the Night by Heather Graham
Please Note: Buddy Read selections are not optional! If you are unable to participate, you still need to make the picks. Just let your pickee know that you will not be able to read with them in advance.
Hi Ashley It was fun looking through your shelves. This is the first time I've done a PIFM challenge in several months, so if you'd like me to revisit your shelves for something else, let me know.Happy Reading!
1. Blockbuster Hit: Loved this one- Laid Bare, this series hooks you from the beginning -Glass Houses, I would recommend this on audiobook; the experience is worth several cold showers -A Hunger Like No Other
2. Tearjerker: I went through a whole box of kleenex EACH reading these - Tuesdays with Morrie, The Secret Life of Bees
3. Independent Film: Intriguingly steamy beginning to what I'm finding to be a Hot series: Claimed, this is on my TBR list and looks cute - 50 Ways to Hex Your Lover
4. Enduring Classic: This has been on your TBR pile for over a year-North of Beautiful, An oldie but a goodie in Historical/Victorian Romance - Devil’s Bride
5. Sequels, Sequels: Both of the first of these series are on my TBR lists, but everyone I've heard from say they're great- The Kingdom, Insurgent
6. On the Edge of Your Seat… This looks interesting from your TBR list & I've added book 1 from to my own -Trapped; This one may be a bit out of your comfort zone, however it's a GREAT read! I recommend audiobook, as Bronson Pinchot's narration brings the experience to life - Blood Oath (audiobook)
Buddy Reads: (Unfortunately I can’t read with you, but…)
7. Summer Hit – Simply Irresistible
8. New Release – Bared to You
Hi Fran....I am so happy to pick for you...Had great time going thru your TBR... You had given me very good pick last time, hope i justify with mine..
Here you go... let me know if you are up for buddy read..
Blockbuster Hit - Choose a book that is (or has been) a bestseller, or that you’ve heard a lot of buzz about.
Graceling (Graceling Realm, #1)
A Kingdom of Dreams (Westmoreland #1)by Judith McNaught
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2. Tearjerker - Recommend a book that is very emotional.
My Sister's keeper by Jodi Picolt
The Sweet Gum Tree by Katherine Allred
3. Independent Film - Select a book that is written by a new or lesser known author, or published by a smaller or independent publisher (not the “Big 6”).
Predestined (Existence Trilogy, #2) by Abbi Glines
4. Enduring Classic - Select a book that has been on your pickee’s TBR for a long time, or a book that is considered a classic – either in the traditional sense, or within the romance genre.
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Pleasure Unbound Ione LarissA
5. Sequels, Sequels - Recommend the next book in a series that your pickee is reading, or a book by one of their favorite authors.
Queen of the Dead (The Ghost and the Goth, #2)
Something New (Foster Siblings, #2)
Morgan (Buckhorn Brothers, #2) (Most read author)
6. On the Edge of Your Seat… Suggest a book that is suspenseful, intense, or scary. ( Not from your TBR)
The thirteenth tale by Diane Sutterfield. I have read this book... Its intense and can page turner..
The Bronze Horseman (Tatiana and Alexander, #1) by Paullina Simons
Buddy Reads:
Please be sure at least one of your picks is on your pickee’s TBR.
7. Summer Hit - Choose a book that is light and funny or sweet – a little bit of fluff to make you and your pickee smile!
Major Crush by Jeniffer echols
8. New Release - Pick a recently released book, preferably one that has been eagerly awaited.
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Good luck:)
Let me know if you need any more picks under any category or re pick...
For MelissaI hope you find something you like. Let me know which book you would like to read for the buddy read!
Blockbuster Hit The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
TearjerkerA Boyfriend Before Christmas
Independent Film Night of the Living Deed I have never heard of this author.
Enduring Classic The Scarlet Thread
Seguels, Sequels Seduction Of A Highland Lass
Edge of Seat Heart of Evil
Buddy Reads
Summer Hit The Great Escape This book looks interesting!!
New Release The Unseen I pre-ordered this book and I have been waiting for the perfect time to read it.
Let me know what you think of the picks!
Hi there ViHere are my picks for you. Hope you like [at least some of] them... Enjoy!!! Let me know what you think.
1. Blockbuster Hit:
2. Tearjerker:
3. Independent Film:
4. Enduring Classic:
5. Sequels, Sequels:
6. On the Edge of Your Seat:
Buddy Reads:
7. Summer Hit:
8. New Release:
Hi Ab2y I hope you find something you like, let me know if you need more picks. 1. Blockbuster Hit - Desperate Duchesses (Desperate Duchesses, #1) by Eloise James - I picked it because you follow the VF, it’s the July book! Or The Help by Kathryn Stockett (Blockbuster I need to read still)
2. Tearjerker - The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold – a wonderful but highly emotional book/movie or My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
3. Independent Film - Wild Man (Dream Man, #2) by Kristen Ashley
4. Enduring Classic - The Nanny Diaries (Nanny #1) by Emma McLaughlin (one of your oldest) or The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
5. Sequels, Sequels - Hunted (Dark Protectors, #3) by Rebecca Zanetti or Leviathan (Leviathan, #1) by Scott Westerfeld
6. On the Edge of Your Seat… The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (a WONDERFUL book keeps you reading) or Show No Mercy (Black Ops, #1) by Cindy Gerard
Buddy Reads:
7. Summer Hit - Something About You (FBI / US Attorney, # 1) by Julie James or The Bride (Lairds' Fiancées, #1) by Julie Garwood or Wild Card (Elite Ops #1) by Lora Leigh
8. New Release - Love is a Battlefield (Games of Love #1) by Tamara Morgan or The Next Always (Inn BoonsBoro, #1) by Nora Roberts or A Discovery of Witches (All Souls Trilogy, #1) by Deborah Harkness
I’ve already read the Julie James book but will read any of the others.
Hi Rena! I hope you find something in my picks! Of course my favorite genre is paranormal romance. lol! So, here we go...1. Blockbuster Hit: I chose for you Catching Fire. I saw you read the Hunger Games and hadn’t read the second one yet. I am listening to it right now and it is just as good as the first IMO. I also chose The Perfect Play, just look at the cover. Who could resist?
2. Tearjerker:The book Faith & Fidelity is a completely heart wrenching love story. It is m/m. I didn’t see any of those on your bookshelves so it would definitely be new for you. I wouldn’t consider it erotic at all, it’s a good intro into the genre. I absolutely love this book and highly recommend it.
3. Independent Film: Rocky Mountain Haven is from your TBR. I also chose Club Shadowlands. I saw you read Fifty Shades and this is another BDSM book.
4. Enduring Classic: I chose An Unforgettable Lady from your TBR because I love (lovelovelove) J.R. Ward and this is her other pen name. Smooth Talking Stranger is the oldest book on your TBR.
5. Sequels, Sequels :The Many Sins of Lord Cameron is on your TBR and amazing! Who can resist some kilt love? Also Unveiled. This author is a complete auto-buy for me. She can write a hero like nobody’s business!
6. On the Edge of Your Seat: Zero at the Bone is a romantic suspense about a hit man. It is another m/m pick but SO SO good. Also, Ceremony in Death. Roarke. That is all.
Buddy Reads
7. Summer Hit: I chose both The Bro-Magnet and Her Best Worst Mistake. They are from my TBR list and look fun!
8. New Release: Lucky in Love is from your TBR. About That Night is too and... well... it’s Julie James so of course it’s good!
Nici wrote: "picks for Gisbelle1. Blockbuster Hit -Fifty Shades of Grey
2. Tearjerker - Fixing Delilah,Me & Emma
3. Independent Film - Switched
4. Enduring Classic -Shut Out
5. Sequels, Sequels -Onyx
6. ..."
Thanks Nici for you picks for me :) Can you give me more choices lol...
Breann wrote: "Hi Rena! I hope you find something in my picks! Of course my favorite genre is paranormal romance. lol! So, here we go...1. Blockbuster Hit: I chose for you Catching Fire. I saw you read the Hung..."
I can second that Faith & Fidelityis a tear jerker, but an amazing read!
To dear NANCY: here are your picks, I hope you like them , let me know.
1) Blockbuster Hit- Sarah keys By: Rosnay tatiana de or French lesson By: Sussman Ellen
2) TearJerker- The First day of my life By: Lamb Cathy
3)Independent Film- God save the queen By: Wendy wax
4) Enduring Classic- Sisters of the sari By: Brenda l. baker.
5) Sequels, sequels- On the edge or rescue me ( Both are the same autors
6)On the edge of your seat : The fourth man by: Dahl, kjell ola or Borderline By: Nevada barr
Buddy reads.
7) Summer hit- Mighty old bones By: Mary saums
8) New Realise - As a pig turns By: M.C beaton or Corpse suzette : By: G.A. Mc Kevett
Hope you like the picks, let me know whether you ike to do buddy read with me, i would love to do buddy read.
Hi Suzanne,It was a pleasure looking through your shelves, and it seems that we have so many books in common. I could give you many more recs, but hopefully you will see something here that piques your interest. If not, please let me know, and I will pick some more from your great lists.
Also, if you want to do any of the Buddy Reads, please let me know so I can get them quickly. I have the Henrietta Lacks one, but I want to get the others soon anyway.
1.Blockbuster –
Fifty Shades of Grey - by E.L. James – LOTS of buzz about this one, although I haven’t read it yet.
11th Hour by James Patterson, or whichever number you need to read next in this series 2.Tearjerker –
The Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards
Sisterhood Everlasting by Ann Brashares – or whichever “Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” series you need to read to catch up
3.Independent Film –
The Earth Hums in B Flat - by Mari Strachan – I just read this one last month, thanks to several recs. on here, and I LOVED it. I noticed that you liked the Flavia de Luce books, so I think you will like this one.
French Toast: An American in Paris Celebrating the Maddening Mysteries of the French by Harriet Rochefort – This is certainly an ‘independent’ book that I think looks really good
4.Enduring Classic –
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas – This is one of my all-time favorite classics, as is the next one.
Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier
5 Sequels, Sequels –
J.D. Robb’s Eve Dallas series – I think the next one you are up to is #8 – Conspiracy in Death
The next one in the Nevada Barr series featuring Anne Pigeon since I noticed that you liked the first one: I think it is A Superior Death. I’ve read the whole series and really enjoy them.
6.On the Edge of Your Seat...
The Quickie by James Patterson. Not only does this book have edge-of-your-seat suspense, but you just can’t stop turning the pages.
Dirty Martini by J.A. Konrath – This isn’t the first in the series, that would be Whiskey Sour, but this is a GREAT read with a very scary criminal. (I read this one out of order and it was fine.)
Buddy Reads:
7. Summer Hit –
Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich
What Color Is Your Jockstrap? Funny Men and Women Write from the Road - Jennifer L. Leo (ed.)
8.New Release –
Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness - I saw that you liked the first one.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks – by Rebecca Skloot – This one was released a bit ago but it still appearing on the best seller lists.
I hope you find something you like! Happy Reading!
For Becky:1. Blockbuster Hit - City of Bones or Night Pleasures or Catching Fire
2. Tearjerker - The Darkest Kiss, ok so I cry at everything but I laughed and cried at this one.
3. Independent Film - Unclaimed
4. Enduring Classic - Rebecca or Falling Angel
5. Sequels, Sequels - Suddenly You or Vamps and the City, one of my fav series.
6. On the Edge of Your Seat… Desire Unchained
Buddy Reads:
7. Summer Hit - Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang
8. New Release - Deadlocked, I am not sure about "eager" but it is like a train wreck I can't stop watching.
Hi LEXA, I loved your picks, Maybe i will read most of them, would you love to do buddy read with me? I love buddy read. Please let me know
HI Gisbelle! Thanks for the great picks! I haven't decided what books I'll be reading yet but I do have some loaded on my ereader. Unfortunately, I wouldn't be having the time to buddy read this month. Thanks again for the great picks!
Rishika wrote: "To dear NANCY: here are your picks, I hope you like them , let me know.
1) Blockbuster Hit- Sarah keys By: Rosnay tatiana de or French lesson By: Sussman Ellen
2) TearJerker- The First day of my ..."
I LOVE the picks and will probably read quite a few of them. I would also love to do a Buddy Read, and I already have the Saums and the McKevett ones. Just let me know which one you would like to do. (I can get the third one from the local library if it is in, since I know they have it.)
Vi wrote: "HI Gisbelle! Thanks for the great picks! I haven't decided what books I'll be reading yet but I do have some loaded on my ereader. Unfortunately, I wouldn't be having the time to buddy read this mo..."It is ok :) Glad you like my pick
Hi NANCY, oh great I would love to do two of them , pm me when you want to start.
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