2012 July Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Lala]

LethalLovely~I've Come to Relieve U of Life & Love wrote: "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 va..."

Thanx for the picks :) there are so many good ones to pick from, but i will go with Destined for an Early Grave and Slave to Sensation.

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Hello Breann! (:
Here are your picks - I tried to make a mix between your TBR shelf and my favorite books, hope you can find something for yourself, otherwise I can pick again. ^^

1. Blockbuster Hit - One For The Money by Janet Evanovich or Tempting the Best Man by J. Lynn. I have the first one on my TBR for awhile and I saw you have it too - they say it's a good series and if I remember correctly a movie based on this book came out recently? As for the second - J. Lynn is the pseudonym for Jennifer L. Armentrout for her adult books, otherwise she's a YA author, but she can kick ass in both genres. (:

2. Tearjerker - The Book Thief by Markus Zusak or P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern. You don't have these two on your shelves but I cried a river when I read them last year. I'm a cry baby when it comes to books/movies/music so it might be just me.

3. Independent Film - Okay, I had some problems with picking in this category. Lately I've been mostly reading YA so I only know what's going on in those waters, sorry. Amanda Hocking was at first self-published author and know she's quite book, you can read her Switched. Or perhaps Lacrimosa by Christine Fonseca - I haven't read the book yet but it has an average rating of 4,75 among my Goodreads friends so I guess it's very good. (:

4. Enduring Classic - The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter has been on your TBR for awhile, I heard a lot of good things about her books, perhaps it's time you pick that one up? And the same goes for Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas. ^^

5. Sequels, Sequels - Most of the next in series you have on your TBR aren't yet released, however Kissin' Tell by Lorelei James was released June 26 or you can read Retreat by Mari Carr. I discovered this author only this week actually. I saw you read quite some books written by her so maybe pick this one up as well.

6. On the Edge of Your Seat: Basically in every PIFM I recommend If Tomorrow Comes by Sidney Sheldon, I loved that book. You can also read Bared to You by Sylvia Day, it got a lot of buzz recently, I like it more than 50 Shades and it's quite intense. All the characters are quite messed up but that makes it even more interesting. (:

--> Buddy Reads:
6. Summer Hit - Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill, we both have it on out piles and I don't know... it seems like a light, funny and quick read.

8. New Release – Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost was released a few days ago and it seems very interesting. Perhaps we can read it together + I'm sure other people would like to join in on this one.

[Dawn]

Hi Kathryn! Here ya go!

1. Blockbuster Hit - I loved Daughter of Smoke and Bone its a favorite and I can't wait for the sequel! Or Dead Until Dark - I wasn't sold on reading this series but thought I would give it a try, way better than the show!

2. Tearjerker - City of Lost Souls or Winter Garden This was recommended to me and it was a very touching read.

3. Independent Film - Angelfall Loved it and a unique take on angels or Cinder

4. Enduring Classic - I'll Be Slaying You or Rebecca

5. Sequels, Sequels -Spider’s Revenge just requested this one from the library love this series! or Playing with Fire

6. On the Edge of Your Seat… The Darkest Hour

Buddy Reads:

7. Summer Hit - Just the Sexiest Man Alive

8. New Release - Once Burned

[Tania]

Hi Lady Allison,

I had great fun looking through your bookshelves ... so many books to read, so little time. I hope you find something fun to read in my selections...

1. It the book that brought Bondage to Soccer Mums ... my book club allocated Fifty Shades of Grey this month and I have to say, so far I'm not that impressed. You might have a different opinion though...

2. If Fifty Shades has been a let down The Reluctant Dom was not. It's emotional and at some stages too real. If you want to stretch your boundaries and to give you a different view of BDSM I really recommend it.

3. Arctic Winds is the start of a new series by Sondrae Bennett. Sondrae is a relatively new author who also writes a blog about the books she's reading at the moment. I'm loving the world she is creating with this series. It's sweet but in a nice not overly sugared kind of way.

4. Hmmm... I was going to pick Succubus Blues but then I realised that this list was getting heavily weighted towards PNR/UF so, I'm going to suggest Devil's Bride as alternative.

5. It's Mercy and Adam on their HONEYMOON... how have you stopped yourself from devouring River Marked I don't know. You must have a lot more willpower than I do :)

6. Naked in Death I don't know that I'd call it suspenseful but it is the start of a brilliant series of futuristic crime books. Okay, so I don't really care about the crimes - but it has Roarke who in my mind looks like this ....



7. We both love Molly Harper's writing so why don't we read The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires

8. Lauren Dane's Chaos Burning was released recently, however as it's the second book in the series and neither of us have read the first book, why don't we start with Heart of Darkness

[Debbie]

Megan L
Had a blast looking through your library, we have very similar taste in books. Liked your large list of TBR's. Hope that I came up with something that interests you for this month.

1. Blockbuster Hit - I see you read and enjoyed the first 2, you might want to finish the trilogy with: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

2. Tearjerker - A Gentle Rain by Deborah Smith is one that I found to be one that would fit in this category.

3. Independent Film - This author was a self-published for awhile, but she is now getting her books published by a larger group, but she is still considered a new author. Try Switched by Amanda Hocking, it is the first in her Trylle series.

4. Enduring Classic - Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles has been on your tbr (and mine) for a while now. We both enjoyed the first of the series, we should probably get to the second sometime.

5. Sequels, Sequels - You and I both seem to like a good series. You really seemed to like the first 2 of Silence by Becca Fitzpatrick, you are one book ahead of me, but it sounds like this one is pretty good too.

6. On the Edge of Your Seat… As far as intense, American Gods by Neil Gaiman is strange, unique and completely enthralling.

Buddy Reads:
7. Summer Hit - One of my favorites - that I am always willing to re-read - is Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen. It is a fun, light romance with a bit of a supernatural twist that SAA always has in her books and makes them so much fun to read. (Really any Sarah Addison Allen would be good)

8. New Release - Like me, you had a more difficult time with the last book of the Immortal series, let's hope that City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare is better and makes up a little for 'City of Fallen Angels'



Ok, I hope you can find something in here that catches your eye. We really do have a lot in common on this. It was so much fun - Thanks, Happy Reading :)

[Dawn]

Hi Ab2y!

Thanks for the picks! When will you be starting Leviathan? I might join in. Going to start with Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close and Mystery Man. Both Easy and Master of Crows look good and have been added to the ever-growing TBR :)

[Irina]

Hey Iris! I enjoyed browsing through your book list, found many interesting books and also noticed you’re much more organized than me! :p I hope you like my picks for you.

1. Blockbuster Hit – I was never into BDSM romance novels but this book made me change my mind and my toes curl.. Christian is on the utmost top of my book boyfriend list Fifty Shades of Grey and if intense BDSM is not your style you can skip to book 2 Fifty Shades Darker without missing out on much.

2. Tearjerker – this book made me so sad my pillow was wet from tears.. So if you’re feeling like a good cry you can read A Walk to Remember

3. Independent Film – Strange Angels

4. Enduring Classic – Hot Westmoreland Nights

5. Sequels, Sequels – I saw we have a shared love for JR Ward and that you also loved the Blackdagger Brotherhood series.. so why not give her other series The Fallen Angel’s Book 1: Covet a try..

6. On the Edge of Your Seat… I noticed you’re a fan of Stephen king and this book seemed very popular.. On Writing

Buddy Reads:

7. Summer Hit – The Corset Diaries I found this on your TBR and was intrigued by the synopsis, let me know if you’re interested in reading it together..

8. New Release – The Selection An eagerly awaited book which has been on my TBR for a while, let me know if you’d be interested.

HAPPY READING!

[Irina]

Sue wrote: "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!!"

Sure no problem! :)

[Skandia]

Hi Sandy,

we meet again, this time around I will pick for you! I hope you find something you like as I very much enjoyed your picks for me a couple of months ago!

1. Blockbuster Hit
The Host by Stephenie Meyer
One Reckless Summer by Toni Blake - this book has been very popular here in GR this summer and it really is worth all the buzz ! Perfect summer romance, I loved it!

2. Tearjerker
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes - this book definitely made me shed a couple of tears
Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah

3. Independent Film
The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson - very good contemporary YA
The Opportunist by Tarryn Fisher - high ratings and excellent reviews, looks very promising

4. Enduring Classic
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - absolutely the sweetest and one of the funniest books, you gotta love Anne Shirley!
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier - best of Romance classics

5. Sequels, Sequels
Hallowed by Cynthia Hand - best paranormal series
Rainshadow Road by Lisa Kleypas - from your favorite author
A Fatal Waltz by Tasha Alexander

6. On the Edge of Your Seat…
Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko - takes place in modern day Moscow. I have seen the Russian movie based on this book and it was great
Merrick by Anne Rice - from your horror shelf

Buddy Reads:
7. Summer Hit
The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley - I have heard a lot of good praise for this author

8. New Release
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

[Tuğçe]

Hello Rena,

here are your picks...

1. Blockbuster Hit - Daughter of Smoke and Bone or Caleb's Crossing or Before I Go To Sleep
I have three books for this, one (Claeb's crossing) I haven't read but heard a lot of good things. The other two I have read and loved, especially Before I go to Sleep, even though I am not a thriller/mystery fan.

2. Tearjerker - Night Road or Bear, Otter, and the Kid - this one might be out of your comfort zone with a M/M plot but it was a good story.

3. Independent Film - Beg for Mercy - I got this book from R2R last year and was surprised to find it that good. I cannot resist a book when there are too many feelings described and they are realistic and well described.
Love Virtually - I am not sure if this one counts for this category but at least he is a lesser known writer. This book was different and irritated me a lot at times but being different than other mushy romance books make it worth reading.

4. Enduring Classic - I, Claudius * I haven't read this one but this one was the first classics I came across while strolling down your shelves.
Breakfast at Tiffany's - I watched the movie a few times, it was one of my favourite actually. And I have been wanting to read the book for sometime,and I read it and loved it. though I might still like the movie a little more.

5. Sequels, Sequels - Devil in Winter - you seem to like Lisa Kleypas and this was one of my favourites in this series and you have read the previous one so maybe it is time to give this one a chance.
Kiss the Girls - never read a Patterson book before but you seemed to like his books.


6. On the Edge of Your Seat… Divergent or Feed

Buddy Reads:

7. Summer Hit - Agnes and the Hitman or
Kiss Me If You Canor The Best of Me

8. New Release - The Night Circus or The Language of Flowersor The Marriage Plot - those are not the newest books but the ones fairly new, both of us willing to read.

hope you can find somethings you enjoy...

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Hey Regina!

I got you a mixture of genres for your recs, so I hope you will find something that will interest you.

Blockbuster Hit
- Cat and Bones are pretty popular among UF fans. Time for you to meet them.

- With BDSM-themed books gaining new attention due to the 50 Shades of Grey popularity, I think you should meet the wonderful Doms of Cherise Sinclair.

Tearjerker
- Don't be deceive by the cover. Prepare some tissues and read this emotional novel.
- A holocaust book is expected to be a tear-jerker, but this book is more than just that. A classic in the making if I shall say so.

Independent Film
- Eve Langlais writes light, sexy stories that will make you laugh.
- One of the best fantasy romance I've read.

Enduring Classics
These two books got me started in my romance reading:
and

Sequels, Sequels
You've started the following series but haven't continued. Time to get a move on.
and

On the Edge of Your Seat
Two books from two different genres that has one thing in common - they are both great, exciting reads.
and

Buddy Reads
I think these books look interesting.

Summer Hit

and

New Release
and

Well, there they are.

Happy reading!

[Tuğçe]

~KarenH~ wrote: "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 holdin..."

Thank you Karen! I love your picks for me... I am in for any of the buddyreads, just tell me which one to read when.

[Bror (Abrar)]

Dawn wrote: "Hi Ab2y!

Thanks for the picks! When will you be starting Leviathan? I might join in. Going to start with Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close and Mystery Man. Both Easy and Master of Crows look goo..."

Monday to be exact , but you're welcome to join in anytime you want :) . i just read Mystery Man it's really good book ^^

[Bror (Abrar)]

Macwolf01 [Elise] wrote: "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..."

Hi Elise , thanks for the picks i liked all of it :) .

are already on my next to read , so i'll start with them .
I will like to read with you when you have time
Thank you ^_^

[D.G.]

Aleksandra

Here are your picks. I tried to give you a mix of genres so hopefully you find something below you like. :)

1. Blockbuster Hit - I was surprised when I didn't see Moon Called by Patricia Briggs in your shelves. This is definitely one of the most popular UF series out there and it's really, really good! Or if you want to try something different, check out this popular fantasy book: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss.

2. Tearjerker - I cried buckets with both of these The Sleeping Night by Barbara Samuel OR Cry No More by Linda Howard, specially the last one, which tears your heart out.

3. Independent Film - I loved both of these Ashfall by Mike Mullin and Angelfall by Susan Ee so I can't stop recommending them!

4. Enduring Classic - You've had Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen and Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen for a while in your TBR...maybe it's time to read one of them!

5. Sequels, Sequels - I've yet to read Chain Reaction by Simone Elkeles so I may join you in a buddy read depending on timing...just let me know! Or you can continue with Lirael by Garth Nix, the next book in the Old Kingdom trilogy.

6. On the Edge of Your Seat… - Rain Fall by Barry Eisler OR Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare These are more intense than scary but they have both non-stop action, specially the first one.

BUDDY READS: I've been having terrible luck lately sticking to buddy reads so I'm recommending you some books I've read already.
7. Summer Hit (light and funny) - Something About You OR The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella

8. New Release - Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver OR Timepiece by Myra McEntire

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Elke, I'm so glad you liked your picks and are going to read It was the 1st book I read this year and it's HOT!

[Megan L]

Debbie wrote: "Megan L
Had a blast looking through your library, we have very similar taste in books. Liked your large list of TBR's. Hope that I came up with something that interests you for this month.

1...."

Hi Debbie..Thanks for the great picks. I am looking forward to reading these. I am up for the buddy reads so let me know when you want to read or when you finish and we can discuss!

Thanks,

Megan

[Gisbelle]

Well, thank Nici ... I might go with &

I want to choose too, but it won't be available til August

I've read mix review of ... So I might need to think before reading.

Anyway, thanks for the picks :)

[Vi]

HI Amy J! Extremely sorry but I couldn't get to your picks today and I'm going out of town in a couple of hours. I promise I'll get to them on monday. Thanks for waiting!

[Carrie]

Hey Tasheana,

I'm going to be working on your list today.

[Jojo]

Hi Mounika

I hope you find at least a couple of books that you would like to read – I have tried to include a lot of your TBR’s as well as a few new ones.

1. Blockbuster Hit -
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Fifty Shades of Grey by E L James – Not read this myself but it’s everywhere at the moment
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger – I loved this book but not the film.
Dark Lover by J R Ward

2. Tearjerker -
Texas Destiny by Lorraine Heath – imagine being engaged but loving his brother
Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell – very intense
Cry No More by Linda Howard

3. Independent Film -
Can't Help Falling In Love by Bella Andre
Sing My Name by Ellen O’Connell
The Visions of Ransom Lake by Marcia Lynn McClure – a historical western romance
The Stone Flower Garden by Deborah Smith – romantic suspense that is surprisingly addictive

4. Enduring Classic -
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute
All classic books – enough said

5. Sequels, Sequels -
Defiant by Pamela Clare – number 3 in the MacKinnon’s Rangers series
The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning – Highlander 6

6. On the Edge of Your Seat… -
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson – I’ve not read this but my husband loved it
The Bone Collector by Jefferey Deaver
Vicious by Kevin O’Brien – A real edge of your seat read, I couldn’t stop reading until I finished because I was too scared to leave it
The Cruelest Cut by Rick Reed

Buddy Reads:

7. Summer Hit -
Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
A Weekend with Mr. Darcy by Victoria Connelly

8. New Release -
The Duke's Perfect Wife by Jennifer Ashley

Hope you have fun.

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D.G. ~Captain Hussy~ wrote: "Aleksandra

Here are your picks. I tried to give you a mix of genres so hopefully you find something below you like. :)

1. Blockbuster Hit - I was surprised when I didn't see Moon Called by Patric..."

Hello! Thanks for those great picks, I'm having trouble to decide which ones to read and I'll definitely try to work my way through as many as I can. For sure I'm picking up Moon Called - I have no idea why that one wasn't on my TBR, I heard a lot of great things about Briggs. I hope I can finish off Ashfall and Angelfall as well + Water for Elephants. Thank you! (:

[Fran, Moderator]

Lekshmy wrote: "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 f..."


Thanks so much for the great picks Lekshmy!

I would love to read with you if you are up for a buddy read. This looks like a great summer read and I've been wanting to read it for awhile now.

[Dee]

hi Dawn (Kat'n'Hat)

Here are your choices, hopefully there is something that you are interested in ;)

1. Blockbuster Hit
Catching Fire - I have to admit that I liked this one better than THG
One For The Money - I saw the movie before I read the book was it was a cute/short read
The Help - this has to be one of the best audiobooks I've listened to, I hope you enjoy it and if you do listen to audiobooks, I highly recommend trying to get a copy of this

2. Tearjerker
Firefly Lane - Kristin Hannah always makes me bawl - I was at work reading this and def. got some weird looks
The Reluctant Dom - very moving, I still think about it occasionally, and its been over 2 years since i've read it.

3. Independant Film
Faking Mr. Right - this looks to be self-pub'd and sounds interesting
Master of Crows - a sci-fi/fantasy mix - originally it was published by amber allure, but the author has since got the rights back and re-released it
On the Island - this was just picked up by a big publisher, but since it was originally self-published, I think that meets the spirit of the task ;)

4. Enduring Classic
Mansfield Park - i'm making it my goal to read a classic a month, but i'm a bit behind. anyways, I am planning on doing this one this month if you are interested
Bad Attitude - has been on your TBR since Nov 2010 (as a double bonus she is also one of your most-read authors)

5. Sequels, Sequels
lots of good series on your list for you to continue, so here is goes ;)
Heartless - #4 in the Parasol Protectorate
Dark Needs at Night's Edge - #4 in IAD
This Side of the Grave - #6 in Night Huntress
Lethal Rider - #3 in LoD

6. On the Edge of Your Seat
I've been on a huge suspense/thriller/mystery kick recently, so these are 3 books that i've enjoyed, all are the start of new series
The Surgeon - #1 in the Rizzoli and Isles series (also a TV show, but the books are soo much better)
Blindsighted - #1 in the Grant County series - she has 3 series out that all dovetail into each other, so I recommend starting with this one
Shadow Man - #1 in Smokey Barrett series - she is a FBI profiler

7. Summer Hit
I love short and sweet. One of these I have read and one I haven't, but I don't know if I will be able to do a buddy read
Simply Irresistible
Why Romeo Hates Juliet - this looks cute and funny

8. New Release
Frat Boy and Toppy - this might be a bit out of your comfort zone, but we are doing it as our m/m buddy read this month if you want to join in
Once Burned - everyone seems to be raving about this, unfortunately, I haven't read enough in the paralleling series to join in with you and read it
Ride with Me - Ruthie just joined us for an Ask an Author corner and I want to read this - want to join me?
Love Is Murder - lots of really good authors contributed to this and they are short stories, so great for doing in bits and pieces.

[Lala]

Hey Ty! here are my picks for you :)


1. Blockbuster Hit - Fifty Shades of Grey
2. Tearjerker - Birthmarked
3. Independent Film - Switched
4. Enduring Classic - The Second Duchess
5. Sequels, Sequels - Roping Savannah

6. On the Edge of Your Seat… Bait

Buddy Reads:

7. Summer Hit - Just the Sexiest Man Alive

8. New Release - Insurgent

[Penney]

Tania wrote: "Hi Lady Allison,

I had great fun looking through your bookshelves ... so many books to read, so little time. I hope you find something fun to read in my selections...

1. It the book that brought..."

Tania, Take a look at David Gandy and tell me if his God-like face doesn't scream Rourke :-)

[Penney]

Yz I'm sorry, dinner included way to much alcohol, but I'm here and working on it!

[Ty]

Laura wrote: "Hey Ty! here are my picks for you :)


1. Blockbuster Hit - Fifty Shades of Grey
2. Tearjerker - Birthmarked
3. Independent Film - Switched
4. Enduring Classic - The Second Duchess
5. Sequels, Sequ..."

Thanks for the picks!

Definitely The Second Duchess and Roping Savannah for me. :)

[SandyC]

Skandia wrote: "Hi Sandy,

we meet again, this time around I will pick for you! I hope you find something you like as I very much enjoyed your picks for me a couple of months ago!

1. Blockbuster Hit
The Host by ..."

Hi Skandia, nice to see you again!

GREAT RECS!!!

I think I will read ...it's been on my TBR for a long time and it's just sitting on my bookshelf waiting to be read.

I've also put and on hold at the library, so I hope to get to them in July as well.

I've put some of your other recs on my every-growing TBR! Thank you and have a fun month of reading!

[Daffodil]

Nici, I started looking at your shelves last night, but then the computer decided to play tricks. I'll try to get to it today. If not, definitely tomorrow.

[Fran, Moderator]

Sandy, I love - I hope you get to that one!

[Elke]

Susan (susayq) wrote: "Elke, I'm so glad you liked your picks and are going to read It was the 1st book I read this year and it's HOT!"

Love the cover! ;) lol!

[SandyC]

Fran wrote: "Sandy, I love - I hope you get to that one!"

I saw you rated it very highly! :-)

[Penney]

Ok Yz, as always, it was fun and fast picking for you as our tastes are so similar. I'll try and keep this short since the pool is calling me...

1. Blockbuster Hit ~ Here are two bestsellers, that were both 5 star reads for me and are both new to you: Dragon Bound and A Discovery of Witches


2.Tearjerker ~ The Reluctant Dom, I had to actually put this book down at times just to sob like a baby. Ok, so I cry a lot, but the sobbing was pretty hard at the end of Passion too.


3. Independent Film ~ Here are two from small publishers that I wasn't expecting much from, but turned out to be great reads: Love My Way and Raphael


4. Enduring Classic ~ Decadent has been in your possession since at least 2008, get to it woman! And I consider Lisa Kleypas to be a classic romance author so give Then Came You a try, it's been on your list for a while as well.


5. Sequels, Sequels ~ I see you're currently reading Fifty Shades of Grey, if you're digging it, then you'll have to move one to Fifty Shades Darker. If you're not so into it then it's time you read Eternal Kiss of Darkness


6. On The Edge of Your Seat ~ Suspense... Instense... and a little scary: Deadly Fear and Daughter of Smoke and Bone


BUDDY READS
7. Summer Hit ~ We both have this one on our TBRs, it should be kinda light and fluffy: Love Slave for Two


8. New Release ~ You're also a big fan of the Cat 'n' Bones world so you must be looking forward to Vlad's story (and you don't have to read Eternal Kiss first): Once Burned


I hope you find something good in this list, I tried to give you some variety. Happy Reading!

[~Leslie~]

Hi Penney!
I had a lot of fun going through your shelves - you are very committed when you start a series! We have similar tastes but I still found some new authors - which is always fun. Anyway, here are your picks! I hope you find something you like. It is a mix of your shelves and mine (and sometimes they overlap).

1. Blockbuster Hit - Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter or Noble House
The first one I thought would be fun since the movie is out right now and I chose the second because you have read the others by James Clavell and I think this one is his best. Amazing story.


2. Tearjerker - The Prince of Tides or Into the Wilderness I'm not huge into tearjerkers and you don't seem to be either, so this was a little bit of a challenge. I just re-read the first pick and it's over the top emotional but sooo good and the second is a wonderful saga that I loved.


3. Independent Film - A Hidden Fire or Touched by an Alien The first pick is the start of an amazing series that I have become totally engrossed in. The first isn't the best but it's very good and the second pick is just a fun, quirky sci-fi romance.


4. Enduring Classic -Katherine or RansomThe first pick is a classic romance story that I read many years ago and the second pick is the book that's been on your TBR the longest and I loved it!


5. Sequels, Sequels -Sin Undone or Crave or Eternal Rider I gave you 3 picks for this because I just couldn't choose. The first is a continuation of a series you obviously enjoy and the second pick is a continuation of a series you started. I think this one is better than the first in the series, so you may want to try it. And the third pick is a new series for you but it's by an author you like and it's an amazing series.


6. On the Edge of Your Seat - Heartbreaker or A Clash of Kings The first one is a really good romantic suspense by Julie Garwood, who I love. This is one of my favorites. And the second pick is second is such an intense seriesthat you seem to like. I will actually be reading it this month as part of buddy read and you are welcome to join.


Buddy Reads:Let me know if you want to do a buddy read with the first two picks. I won't be able to do a buddy read for the last two picks, unfortunately, though I'm dying to read them.

7. Summer Hit - Good in Bed or The Lost Duke of Wyndham Fun, light stories!


8. New Release - Once Burned or Shadow of Night These both look so good!

[Nikki]

Shell This is my first PIFM Challenge so hopefully you'll like the picks :) Loved your shelves!

1. Blockbuster Hit -

2.Tearjerker - (its a ya)

3. Independent Film -

4. Enduring Classic - (this one's been on your list for a while; its good!)

5. Sequels, Sequels

6. On the Edge of Your Seat…

Buddy Reads I am able to if you'd like....

7. Summer Hit -

8. New Release - (Comes out July 3rd!) (hearing good things...)

[~Leslie~]

Hi Kami! Thanks for the picks!! They look great. There are a couple that I am already going to be reading this month - and - so that's great that you chose them. But I am also going to pick 2 more from your choices.

1. I've been wanting to read this one for awhile and have been putting it off.
2. I just picked this one up recently and didn't know anything about it. Looks fun!

Thanks again for the picks! Great job.

[Megan L]

Hi ~KarenH~,

Here are your picks for this month. I mainly kept to your TBR and you have some good choices on there that I have already read.

1. Blockbuster Hit - Fifty Shades of Grey. You have to read this book! It is one of my favorites!

2. Tearjerker - Blue-Eyed Devil. This book is very heavy and about abusive relationships. Even though I tell you that it is very eye opening and very well written.

3. Independent Film - Master of the Mountain. This is a short story and very steamy but a good story.

4. Enduring Classic - Pride and Prejudice. The origianl Romance story in my opinion. My favorite movie/book of all time!

5. Sequels, Sequels - Darkfever. This series is awesome.

6. On the Edge of Your Seat… Shades Of Twilight. A very good romantic suspense story.

Buddy Reads:
Please be sure at least one of your picks is on your pickee’s TBR.

7. Summer Hit - Faking It. This looks like fun.

8. New Release - Once BurnedThis book just came out this week and it looks interesting to me. Why not read it!

Ok so here are your picks. Let me know if they work for you and if not I will try again! Happy Reading!

Megan L

[Elke]

Hi Kate,

Here are your picks! Hope you like them...if not let me know I will try again! Happy Reading!!

Blockbuster Hit: One For The Money-pretty good book, which was also made into a movie!

Tearjerker: The Wednesday Letters- cried a lot with this one!

Independent Film: Twice Loved- really good book, I haven't heard too much about this author.

Enduring Classic: The Duke And I-one of the first HR's I read. Fell in love with this series and Julia Quinn!

Sequels, Sequels: Envy- why not get caught up? The new one comes out in September!

Buddy Reads

Summer Hit: Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men- first one was pretty cute/funny!

New Release: Echoes at Dawn- this one comes out July 3rd...and I for sure have been waiting for this one!

[Breann]

Thanks Aleksandra! Well, I will for sure be reading Kissin' Tell and Once Burned. So we can do a buddy read with Once Burned! I think I am going to try Bared to You. I thought 50 shades was alright, so I think I will like this one much better!

[Shell]

Penney wrote: "Tania wrote: "Hi Lady Allison,

I had great fun looking through your bookshelves ... so many books to read, so little time. I hope you find something fun to read in my selections...

1. It the boo..."

Wow yes, David Gandy would do well as Roarke :)

[booklovinrn]

Hi Ruth Ann,

Here are some picks for you. Hope you find something you like. I tried to come up with a mix of books from your TBR and new reads for you.

1.Blockbuster
Naked in Death by J D Robb
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

2.Tearjerker
Annie's Song by Catherine Anderson
My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers

3.Independent Films
Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning
The Gamble by Kirsten Ashley

4.Enduring Classics
Dark Lover by JR Ward
Ghost Shadow by Heather Graham
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

5.Sequels, Sequels
To Tame A Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning
The Darkest Secret by Gena Showalter
Vision in White by Nora Roberts

6.On The Edge of Your Seat
To the Edge by Cindy Gerard
Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare
Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione

BUDDY READS
7.Summer Hit
Too Hot To Touch by Louisa Edwards
Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis
Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley
Something About You by Julie James

8.New Release
The Witness by Nora Roberts
Kiss of Pride by Sandra Hill
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost

[Carrie]

Hello Tasheana here's your list.

I picked from your tbr, my tbr and others that just seemed interesting.

1. Blockbuster Hit:

So much talk about this book in this group.

2.Tearjerker:

Had to take a few hour break when reading this one, my eyes hurt from crying.

3. Independent Film:



4. Enduring Classic:

One of the longest on your tbr.
One of my favorite pieces of classic literature.

5. Sequels, Sequels:



6. On the Edge of Your Seat:



Buddy Reads: Don't think I'll be able to to do one but here are some for you.

7. Summer Hit:



8. New Release:



I hope you are able to pick something from these.

Happy reading.

[Pollyanna]

KarenF wrote: "Hi Pollyanna

I 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. With..."

Thanks for the recs Karen, I'll see what I can get hold of and then let you know what I'll read, I've got a lot of choice :)

[Lauren (aplpeach)]

~KarenH~ wrote: "2012 July PIFM – Pairings


This month you will be picking for someone who shares your taste in movies.

Please pick for the person below you within your group, the last person in each group picks ..."


you have me listed twice, on two different lists. who am i picking for Lauren or Emily?

[Lauren (aplpeach)]

Valerie ~Varuca~ wrote: "Hi Lauren(aplpeach)! I will have your picks up later on tonight."

Sounds good to me!

[Lauren (aplpeach)]

Valerie ~Varuca~ wrote: "Hi Lauren(aplpeach)! I will have your picks up later on tonight."

Can you post my pics on my page too so that they are easier for me to find at first.

[Dee]

Lauren (aplpeach) wrote: "~KarenH~ wrote: "2012 July PIFM – Pairings


you have me listed twice, on two different lists. who am i picking for Lauren or Emily?

Lauren - the first list is sign-ups, the second one is the pairings, so you are picking for Emily

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Megan L wrote: "Hi ~KarenH~,

Here are your picks for this month. I mainly kept to your TBR and you have some good choices on there that I have already read.

1. Blockbuster Hit - Fifty Shades of Grey. You have t..."

Wow, Megan, thanks for the great picks! I'd read all of them if I had the time - but I'm sure I won't. :(

I'm definitely planning on reading Once Burned and would love to do a buddy read with you if that fits into your schedule. It looks like a lot of others might be reading it too, so it could be a lot of fun! I'm also planning on reading Pride and Prejudice this month also - there's something just wrong about the fact that I've never read it! As for the rest, it will just depend on how many I can fit into my other challenges. Thanks again!

[Lauren (aplpeach)]

Emily wrote: "Im in. I love drama/suspense."

I will have your pics up by sometime tonight