2012 July Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Penney

I finished Decadent yesterday. I think the sex scenes were pretty hot, but Deke's issues seem too minor for a tough guy like him to have such a complex. Still a good read.

Thanks for the push to get it off my TBR pile.

[Irina]

I finally managed to read one of my picks once again Kresley Cole has wowed me with her writing and i continue to be fascinated with the world she has created. Some really hilarious scenes but i can't help but feel that the quality of her writing is deteriorating and the action scenes are quite unsatisfying. I hope it gets better in the next book.

[Elke]

Susan (susayq),
Thanks so much again for the picks...I finished reading (had to use the cover)!! It was good, will hopefully get the next one in the series soon! :)

[Susan (susayq ~)]

I'm so glad you liked it, Elke.

[Lauren (aplpeach)]

Elke wrote: "Susan (susayq),
Thanks so much again for the picks...I finished reading (had to use the cover)!! It was good, will hopefully get the next one in the series soon! :)"

I read this book a couple months ago. I couldn't put it down, I loved it so much. I liked how their characters grew together.

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

Finished Dark needs at nights edge, by Kresley Cole. It was great I thought I had it all figured out. The plot was plesently predictible. That is until the last 10 pages.

[Ashley]

Shell wrote: "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.
..."

Hey Shell,
Thank you for your picks so far I have been able to read 3 of the books you picked out for me. I plan on reading 3 more.

The first one I read was Bared to you. Unfortunately I had already read Fifty Shades of Grey several years ago and this book seemed to be a lesser version of the book. If I had read it first I may have appreciated more but as it is I gave it:
3 Stars

Then I read Claimed which I found pleasantly surprising. As a general rule I usually stay away from books and movies that involve aliens but I am so glad I gave this one a chance. It was very funny and engaging and I plan to continue the series. Overall I gave it:
3.5 Stars

Finally I read Trapped. Which was just not my cup of tea. I tend to stay away from horror books but reading with cannibalism just did not sit well with me. While I didnt care for the story I did enjoy the writing. Overall I gave it:
2.5 Stars

I will add my thoughts on the on the other 3 books once I finish them.

Thanks again!

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Lekshmy,

I finished and really enjoyed it. The characters were smart, funny and so likable. Especially the band director. It was a fast, fun read and I wish it were longer! Thanks for the push to get it off my tbr.

It was a nice bonus at the end of the book to find that this was Jennifer Echols first published work and that she herself was the first female drum major ever at her high school.

[Carla]

Priyanka-
I just finished another (the second) recommendation of yours, . I really enjoyed its humor and quirky characters. I plan to read Higgins' other related stories about secondary characters in the book sometime soon. Thanks for the great recommendations--this was the perfect beach read for my beach vacation.

[Amy J.]

Vi wrote: "Hi Amy J!

Thanks for waiting! I enjoyed browsing through your bookshelf. Our tastes seem very different and I was introduced to many different books. Since I'm pressed for time, I have just listed..."


Yep, that was worth the wait, I'm going to start Heartless today. I'm traveling most of the month so I don't know (but I hope) I can find time for at least one more

[Nancy H]

Rishika, I have just finished our second Buddy Read, Corpse Suzette and I really enjoyed it. What did you think?

[Megan L]

I finished my buddy read with Karen H of Once Burned. I enjoyed it a lot. I can't wait for the next book in the series!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

I'm not quite done, but getting close - and I'm liking it a lot, too. Thanks for reading it with me, Megan!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I finished my buddy read with Kami of Fifty Shades Freed. I think she is getting close to finishing it too. Thank you Kami for picking this and giving me the excuse to read it! It was fun reading with you, even if I did get a little obsessed and read it really fast.

Now, I'm starting one of my picks from Ty, Once Burned - I am really looking forward to it!

[Rishika]

NANCY, i FINISHED READING THE CORPSE SUZETTE, i REALLY LOVED THE BOOK, AND ENJOYED IT.

[Vi]

Whew! I was getting worried that you hadn't seen the picks. Guess your traveling explains that. I really hope you enjoy Heartless.

Amy J. wrote: "I'm going to start Heartless today. I'm traveling most of the month so I don't know (but I hope) I can find time for at least one more "

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Megan L wrote: "I finished my buddy read with Karen H of Once Burned. I enjoyed it a lot. I can't wait for the next book in the series!"

I finished Once Burned tonight, too, and I also liked it a lot - maybe not quite as much as the Cat & Bones books, but still very enjoyable. Thanks for recommending it and reading it with me, Megan L!

I also finished a buddy read of Strange Bedpersons with Eimeriina a few days ago. It was just ok for me - not bad, but not great either. Definitely light and fun though!

[Lauren (aplpeach)]

5/7 COMPLETE



1. Blockbuster Hit
One For The Money-Janet Evanovich
FINISHED 7/3/2012

2. Tearjerker
A Walk to Remember-Nicholas Sparks
FINISHED 7/2/2012

3. Independent Film
Beautiful Disaster-Jamie McGuire
FINISHED 7/4/2012

4. Enduring Classic
Pride and Prejudice-Jane Austen
FINISHED 7/5/2012

5. Sequels, Sequels
Kiss the Dead-Laurell K. Hamilton


6. On the Edge of Your Seat…
A is for Alibi-Sue Grafton
FINISHED 7/13/12

7. Summer Hit
Driving Mr. Dead-Molly Harper

[Penney]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Penney

I finished Decadent yesterday. I think the sex scenes were pretty hot, but Deke's issues seem too minor for a tough guy like him to have such a complex. Still a good read.

Thanks for the..."

Hi Yz,
I agree with you, book 2 wasn't as good as the first but the sex was pretty hot :)

[Irina]

I finished my Buddy read with Sue the book was an average read for me which is shocking because I am a huge fan of the Psy-Changeling series but somehow this book failed to impress me. I wish there was more plot contribution to Adria and Riaz's story.

Thanks for the pick Sue!

[booklovinrn]

JULY PICK IT FOR ME
TOTAL 3

Picks by Kathryn

Deadly Heat by Cynthia Eden 7/10/12
Cry No More by Linda Howard 7/13/12
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost

Buddy Read with Ruth Ann

Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis 7/12

[Sue]

Irina wrote: "I finished my Buddy read with Sue the book was an average read for me which is shocking because I am a huge fan of the Psy-Changeling series but somehow this book failed ..."

I agree with Irina. I did rate it a bit higher, but that is for the bigger picture that we did find out more about. I missed learning more about Adria and Riaz as well.

[Dee]

i think I read on NS's blog that she has an anthology coming out later this year that will have a Grace/Cooper story in it - which may apparently have some Riaz/Adria...I haven't read ToN yet, but we don't really know anything about then which is why I'm like ehhh...its not like Judd/Brenna, Hawk/Sierra etc where they have been developed through the story arc

[Dawn]

Finished I'd give it a 3.5 stars. While a very interesting and heartfelt story parts of it just dragged on. While just made me drool!

Ab2y wrote: " Hey Dawn :) we have lots in common

My picks for you will be :

1. Blockbuster Hit:

2. Tearjerker: [bookcover:Th..."

[D.G.]

Agree with you both, Sue & Irina. This couple was definitely meh but I liked the overall arc of the story.

But I'd really love to have one of those I ♥ Judd t-shirts! :) Judd has always been my favorite. :)

[~Melissa~]

Finished my buddy read of on 7/9/12 4-4.5 stars for me.

[Lauren (aplpeach)]

6/7 COMPLETE


1. Blockbuster Hit
One For The Money-Janet Evanovich
FINISHED 7/3/2012

2. Tearjerker
A Walk to Remember-Nicholas Sparks
FINISHED 7/2/2012

3. Independent Film
Beautiful Disaster-Jamie McGuire
FINISHED 7/4/2012

4. Enduring Classic
Pride and Prejudice-Jane Austen
FINISHED 7/5/2012

5. Sequels, Sequels
Kiss the Dead-Laurell K. Hamilton
7/13/12 FINSHED

6. On the Edge of Your Seat…
A is for Alibi-Sue Grafton
FINISHED 7/13/12

7. Summer Hit
Driving Mr. Dead-Molly Harper

[Lauren]

Finished and loved every minute. Thanks Sandy!

[Dee]

i finished up Barefoot in the Sand which was one of my picks from Pam - it was nice to see that Roxanne St Claire could write straight contemporary romance without any suspense and I really enjoyed the story - especially the older woman/younger guy theme ;)

[Kami]

I finished Fifty Shades Freed my buddy read with MountainKat. I still have Storm's Heart and The Perfect Play to read for this challenge.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Kami wrote: "I finished Fifty Shades Freed my buddy read with MountainKat. I still have Storm's Heart and The Perfect Play to read for this challenge."

I had fun reading that with you and loved having an excuse to read it! I loved both Storm's Heart and The Perfect Play! I hope you do too!

[KarenF]

I finished Latte Trouble and Lothaire from my picks from Iris. Both start with L but very different genres (cozy mystery and crazy, evil, vampire love story) but I really enjoyed them both.

Thanks Iris!

[Ty]

finished my 2nd PIFM, The Second Duchess, which had been on my tbr a LONG time. Thank god it was a PIFM... :)


done:

[Carrie]

Hey Suzanne,

Just finished my first pick, . I love Mercy.

So one book down one more to go.

[Nicole]

Hey Valerie,

Finished my second pic

Thx for the rec!

[Megan L]

Hi Debbie,

I finished . Thank you for recommending this book to me this month. I kept putting it off even though I enjoyed the first one a lot. I loved this one too! I read it in one day! Thanks!

Megan L

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

I finished Pride and Prejudice tonight - another great pick! Thanks, Megan L, now I no longer have to hide my face in shame while admitting that I've never read it! :)

[Ruth Ann]

Melissa wrote: "Finished my buddy read of on 7/9/12 4-4.5 stars for me."

Melissa-I finished The Unseen today. I gave it 4 stars.

[Megan L]

~KarenH~ wrote: "I finished Pride and Prejudice tonight - another great pick! Thanks, Megan L, now I no longer have to hide my face in shame while admitting that I've never read it! :)"

LOL! I am glad you liked it! That happened to me to. I LOVE the movies, especially the extended 6 hour version with Colin Firth!! I have watched it numerous times but had never actually read the book until about 6 months ago. I am glad I finally did!

Megan L

[D.G.]

P&P was my first audiobook ever and I loved it so.

[Dee]

I read Ride with Me as a buddy read with Dawn (Kat'n'Hat) although I think I finished before her - I was totally sucked in, it was one of those books I didn't want to put down

[Daffodil]

Amy J I finished two picks this weekend. was interesting and I'll probably go on to read the other two books. But I absolutely loved . I didn't want to put it down.

[Lauren (aplpeach)]

7/7 COMPLETE




1. Blockbuster Hit
One For The Money-Janet Evanovich
FINISHED 7/3/2012

2. Tearjerker
A Walk to Remember-Nicholas Sparks
FINISHED 7/2/2012

3. Independent Film
Beautiful Disaster-Jamie McGuire
FINISHED 7/4/2012

4. Enduring Classic
Pride and Prejudice-Jane Austen
FINISHED 7/5/2012

5. Sequels, Sequels
Kiss the Dead-Laurell K. Hamilton
FINISHED 7/13/12

6. On the Edge of Your Seat…
A is for Alibi-Sue Grafton
FINISHED 7/13/12

7. Summer Hit
Driving Mr. Dead-Molly Harper
FINISHED 7/16/12

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Liza wrote: "

Romance for me."

Hi Liza!

Sorry, but the PIFM challenge signups are closed for this month, but if you want to join in next month we'd love to have you! The August challenge should be posted sometime within the next week or so.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Hi everyone!

I've put up a few statistics in message #5 and updated message #4 with the number of books each person has read. If you see anything that I've missed, please let me know! :)

[Shell]

Ashley wrote: "Shell wrote: "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,..."

I'm glad you liked . I've read the 1st 2 books of the series, and am really enjoying it.

[Ashley]

Pam,

I just finished our buddy's read and gave it a 3.5 rating. Let me know what you think of it when you read it!

[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 ..."

I should have specified. The 7th book I read was a buddy read. I got sucked in and finished a little a head of time.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Lauren (aplpeach) wrote: "I should have specified. The 7th book I read was a buddy read. I got sucked in and finished a little a head of time. "

Actually, it sounds like I'm the one who should have been more clear - the buddy read stars are for buddy reads that are from the list that you picked for someone else. For a buddy read book that was picked for you, you get a solid star! :)

[Bror (Abrar)]

OMG i was in one of the times when you can't read or make yourself read but thank god i'm out of it .

I read Leviathan i really liked it , was bit slow but good i don't know where the story going but i'm definitely reading the rest .

I read Desperate Duchesses nice read , good story and i liked the characters but man this book was Hot Wooow , i recommend it for everyone who likes smutty historical books . ;)