2012 August Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Kimmy]

Hi Folks, Lauren and I finished our Buddy Read The Chief, and I just finished Whitney, My Love.Liked both. I have the newer edition of Whitney, and I wonder what the difference is between that and the original? Anyone?

[Kimmy]

@ Penney
So glad you liked it! So many laugh out loud parts! Tina Fey kicks ass!

@ Lauren finally read Whitney, My Love, thanks to your rec, glad I did, it's been on my list for tooo long! Now I know what all the controversy is about! :)

Penney wrote: "Hi Kimmy!. I finished Bossypants yesterday and nearly peed my pants laughing so hard! Thanks for the push :)"

[Joyce]

Hi Sandy, I finished Burnt Offerings on 8/14/12 I give it *** It is not my favorite in the series but it does move the story along. I'm hoping the next in the series is better if not I might be reluctant to go on with it. I had heard that the series flounders a bit and then gets better again.

So now I've started From Dead to Worse. Looking forward to getting back into this series.

[~Leslie~]

Finished my buddy read with Ashley of

I gave it 3 stars - it was okay for a YA novel but I think we both wished it was better. I'm glad I read it though!

[Joyce]

Elke wrote: "Joyce,

I read my pick Dream Lake !!

Again thanks so much for the great picks!"

glad you enjoyed it.

[booklovinrn]

AUGUST 2012 PICK IT FOR ME CHALLENGE


Love Me to Death by Allison Brennan
Changeless by Gail Carriger 8/15 ★★★★
Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy (Buddy Read with Pollyanna) 8/19 ★★★★
The Gamble by Krsten Ashley (Buddy Read with Skandia) 8/10 ★★★★★

[Irina]

I finished my Buddy read with Emily for and gave it ★★★1/2 it was an okay read for me I felt that the author has written better books than this one.

[Lauren]

Finished for this month's pick it for me. Thanks Yz.

[Emily]

Irina wrote: "I finished my Buddy read with Emily for and gave it ★★★1/2 it was an okay read for me I felt that the author has written better books than this one."

This is the first book I have rad from Sarah Maclean and loved it. I read it within 2 days. I rated it a 5. I will be reading this series :)

[layla]

Hi Dee! I've finished reading No Mercy. It was very good, I gave it 4 stars. I really loved Mercy, she reminded me of Jennifer Estep's Gin Blanco. I liked the fact that she was cold-hearted when she defended her family; I really felt for her loss and the twist at the ending was a very nice touch although I had my doubts regarding her sister's lover. I took off a star because the male characters didn't impress me that much and I would've liked more emotional depth in her relationship with Dawson.

I also checked the Friday Harbor series although I haven't started it with Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor. I read instead Rainshadow Road and Dream Lake. Loved them both. I'll probably get to the first book before the 4th one is released :) You were right, LK's contemporaries are as good as her HR's :D

[layla]

Suzanne wrote: "@Layla - I finished and it was alright. I had a couple of complaints with this book. I had completely forgotten the plot from the first book, so I wish she had recappe..."

Suzanne, I'm really sorry that you didn't like Archangel's Kiss. This series is mostly a hit on GR; at least I'm happy that you enjoyed Bone Crossed :)

[Dee]

Glad you enjoyed Layla - her relationship with Dawson was a criticism I have as well and hope to see more depth in the future books

[Elizabeth]

I just finished my first PIFM book : ! I loved it! I really enjoy when you are reading through a book and all of a sudden it is so obvious that you can relate to it. D.J- Thank you! It was a great pick! I have started , and even though I am only 4 chapters in, I can tell it is going to be quite steamy!

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Just finished a buddy read of with Breann :)

[Ashley]

I read the Book Thief and gave it 3 stars. While I did enjoy the story I didnt enjoy the way the author wrote it.

[Breann]

Finished Bared to You with Susan. 4 Stars. I really enjoyed the craziness that is the relationship between Eva and Gideon.

[Brett]

I have finished Easy. I loved it! I also finished my second buddy ready with Rishka. We read Kiss an Angel. I was not a fan.

Vi, did you still want to read Ready Player One for a buddy read?

[Vi]

Hi Brett, I just came back from my trip and I'm good to go. How about we start it on Thursday, 23 August? WIll it work for you?

[Vi]

Also, I'm glad you liked Easy. It took me by surprise - I didn't expect that I would it.

[layla]

Hello, Dee! I wanted to say that I finished yesterday Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor and it was wonderful. Old style romance, I loved the idea of two guys hovering over a six year old girl and talking to her about fairies. I have to say, my favourite brother still remains Alex :) I enjoyed the series very much!

[Ruth Ann]

Finished Unleashed by Cherrie Lynn. True love!!!

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Kami wrote: "I finished Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep. I liked it a lot and gave it four stars. I am going to read Storm of Visions by Christina Dodd next."

Glad you liked it. That series just keeps getting better.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Carrie, I finished Quicksilver and really enjoyed it. Thanks for recommending.

[Christina]

I finished The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie. It was a good book, but I thought had some really slow parts. I gave it 3 stars. Thanks for the pics Nancy.

[Brett]

Vi wrote: "Hi Brett, I just came back from my trip and I'm good to go. How about we start it on Thursday, 23 August? WIll it work for you?"

That works for me!:)

[Carrie]

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Carrie, I finished Quicksilver and really enjoyed it. Thanks for recommending."

Glad you enjoyed it. :)

[SandyC]

I read my second and third picks this month.
Timbuktu is a gem! I likely wouldn't have read this on my own. Narrated by a dog, it's unique and sad!

Feast of Fools continues the Morganville vamps saga. Really liked this action-packed installment.

[D.G.]

Elizabeth wrote: "I just finished my first PIFM book : ! I loved it! I really enjoy when you are reading through a book and all of a sudden it is so obvious that you can relate..."

Glad you enjoyed it, Brett!

Wicked Ties was the first BDSM book I read and I was all agog with some of the scenes!

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

Ty wrote: "finished . was not a fan - it reminded me too much of why I left the world of Anita Blake, although this one actually had a plot. either way, pretty sure I've finished w..."

Sorry you didn't like that one. I see you did read 4 others I reccomended. I think that is a first that some one read more than one I suggested. I feel like I actually did good with the picks. I always wonder if I just didn't do so good or the other person was just to busy. Anyway glad you liked some of them.

[Alexis]

KarenH

I just wnted to let you know I finished reading Forever and a Day awhile back and I loved it. But I love all of her books

Also, I literally completely forgot we were going to do a buddy read! I'm so sorry, I've been hectic with moving and then school started :/ but I also ready Wild Heat. I thought it was okay, but at times I felt like it dragged. If you read it let me know!! Again so sorry my brain was just not on this website as I did my reading this last month.

[Ty]

Dawn (Kat N Hat) wrote: "Ty wrote: "finished . was not a fan - it reminded me too much of why I left the world of Anita Blake, although this one actually had a plot. either way, pretty sure I'v..."

oh definitely! I always try to read more than one, and I did like some of the other ones I've read. I'm pretty sure I'll continue the "Nice Girls" series. thanks again!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Lexa wrote: "KarenH

I just wnted to let you know I finished reading Forever and a Day awhile back and I loved it. But I love all of her books

Also, I literally completely forgot we were going to do a buddy re..."

No problem, Lexa! It actually worked out for the best for me because it's been a pretty crazy month here too, and I probably would have had trouble fitting the buddy read in anyway. I'm glad you liked Forever and a Day - I'm hoping to get to it sometime next month, or possibly the end of this month - not holding my breath for that to happen, though! I'm a big Jill Shalvis fan, too - never met one of her books that I didn't really like.

[Vicki]

Hi Lexa
I finished reading Dark Lover, and it was good! Thank you for the recommendation!

[Pollyanna]

Hey Charlotte, I've been trying to read Catch-22 but I can't get into it so I am going to start Frostbite on Friday, thanks for recommending Catch 22 though I've had it for ages so at least I finally tried to read it.

[Megan L]

I finished and I loved it!! I was up until 12:30 am finishing it last night. This book has been on my TBR forever and I am glad I finally read it! It is a great story!

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Hi Leslie,

finally finished one of my PIFM books LOVED it don't know why I waited so long. Found that I could borrow ebooks from the Library too ... too easy. Thanks for the nudge.

[~Leslie~]

Macwolf01 [Elise] wrote: "Hi Leslie,

finally finished one of my PIFM books LOVED it don't know why I waited so long. Found that I could borrow ebooks from the Library too ... too easy. Thanks for..."

I'm so glad you liked it! I loved this book and the next one is good as well but very different. And I agree, borrowing ebooks from the library is the best. I never have a late fee anymore!!

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

Well I'll have to put a hold on the next one then! Thanks again!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Melissa, I finished my second pick, Wild Heat. I really enjoyed it! It was my first book by this author and it won't be my last! Thanks for picking it. I don't think I'll get to any more picks this month, this has been one of my slowest reading months in a long time!

[Cacophony]

Hi, just reporting that I finished Sparks Fly. It was delightful as I hoped it would be.

[Carla]

Macwolf01[Elise}-- I just finished my third book this month, [book:Copper Beach|10889249] and liked it. I don't know that this one sucked me in as much as some of her other stories, but I enjoyed it. Thanks for the pick.

[Carla]

Melissa--it's VERY late in the month, but I ran out of reading material and just downloaded Quicksilver from the library if you want to do a buddy read.

[Tiffanny]

I finished Slave to Sensation and really liked it! I've had it recommended several times and now I see why =)

[Tiffanny]

Emily wrote: "Tiffanny wrote: "Emily

It took me a while to look to all the books you have in your list. I think I'm going to have to go through and add a few more books =) Anywho, I hope that you find at leas..."

I'm glad you liked it. I also enjoyed the series. Plus the covers are all pretty yummy =)

[Alexis]

Vicki wrote: "Hi Lexa
I finished reading Dark Lover, and it was good! Thank you for the recommendation!"

I'm glad you enjoyed it! That is a great series! I'm only 4 books in I believe, but I have yet to not like one of them!

[Alexis]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Lexa wrote: "KarenH

I just wnted to let you know I finished reading Forever and a Day awhile back and I loved it. But I love all of her books

Also, I literally completely forgot we were going to ..."

I love everything by her as well! If I'm down about something, I always pick up one of her books because I know I'll be smiling after the first few pages.

I also finished last night! :) I'm pushing out all the recommendations now since I slacked all month. ;)

Read this month

[Rachel-RN]

Roxy-
Finished
Enjoyed it very much, but was a little lost since I read a while ago.

[Gigi]

Rena wrote: "Hey Gigi,

I also read Stolen Fury and The Many Sins of Lord Cameron. Both reads weren't as good as my first read (About That Night by Julie James). But I don't regret reading them. They definitely..."

Hey Rena!

I'm sorry you didn't enjoy the others as much, but I'm glad you really like About Last Night. Julie James is hilarious!!

[Lala]

03.08 **** - As much as i like the story this series is getting little old for me.

26.08 ***** - I love the story and looking forward to read next book :)

[Daffodil]

Rachel

I've read 5 of your picks for me so far this month!

Blood Song, Cat Adams,8-7-12, 4 stars
After the Golden Age, Carrie Vaughn, 8-8-12, 3 stars
Sugar Creek, Toni Blake, 8-16-12, 4 stars
Claimed by Shadow, Karen Chance, 8-21-12, 4 stars
Demon Angel, Meljean Brook, 8-25-12, 3 stars


Thanks for the great picks! I might even fit one more in before the end of the month.
I've been debating: or