2012 August Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Ashley]

Daffodil wrote: "Ashley,

I own The Next Always and Graceling is due back on the 13th, so just let me know which one and when.

ETA: I might be able to renew Graceling one more time."

I will let you know as soon as they come in at the library. We can read graceling first since it has a due date.

[Desperado]

Tania wrote: "Hi Lethal Lovely

I had a great time going through your shelves. I hope you find something here that you can enjoy reading this month.

Superman
You don't have much sci-fi(ish) in your read shelve..."

Thank you very much for the amazing picks, Tania! I'm going to go with . I've been meaning to continue this series. Again, thank you!

Susan, I apologize for the lateness in posting your picks. I usually have them done sooner than this but I've been outside of the house all day, running around doing crap I do NOT want to do. I'll have your picks within an hour.

[Vi]

Hi Jim! Thanks for the great picks. I really can't decide on what to read. I'm confused between Dune, Clash of Kings, Little Princess or the historical. Can I let you know if I'm up for buddy read this month?

Photojim wrote: "Vi, sorry for the delay. I know it's fairly heavy in the SF and PNR selections, but there's a contemporary and a historical in there too. as always, if there is nothing that appeals, let me know ..."

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Vi wrote: "Hi Jim! Thanks for the great picks. I really can't decide on what to read. I'm confused between Dune, Clash of Kings, Little Princess or the historical. Can I let you know if I'm up for buddy read ..."

Just let me know. The little prince is very short. So if you are going to read that, you also need to read something else. I plan on reading the historical about the 2nd or 3rd week in August.

If you were going to read a diff Cat and Bones story for the FAC, I am sure we can count that for the kick-ass heroine.

[booklovinrn]

Pollyanna

Thanks for the picks. I am going to read a couple this month.

Love Me to Death by Allison Brennan
Changeless by Gail Carriger
Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy (Buddy Read)

[Suzanne]

Hi Rena (Syd, Aus)! I had a lot of fun looking through your books, I hope I picked out a couple of books you'll like!

1. Superman:
The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin

2. Green Lantern:
Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah
Love Bites by Lynsay Sands
Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews

3. Batman:
Grave Sight by Charlaine Harris
An Ice Cold Grave by Charlaine Harris
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

4. Wolverine:
Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson
Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning

5. The Hulk:
Across the Universe by Beth Revis
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs

6. Wonder Woman:
Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs

7. Thor:
The Taming of the Rake by Kasey Michaels
Passions of a Wicked Earl by Lorraine Heath
The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston

Buddy Reads:
8. Spider-Man:
Friendship Bread by Darien Gee
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James
Glass Houses by Rachel Caine

9. Captain America:
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith
Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks

[Brett]

Vi wrote: "Hi Brett!
How about Ready Player One? It's been on my TBR for a long long time and lots of people have recommended it to me.

Brett wrote: "I love the picks! I don't know which one to begin with. ..."

That sounds good! Let me know when you are ready to read it.

[Desperado]

Hey, Susan (Susayq)! *Lethal waves* I had a great time looking through your shelves & surprisingly enough (given that I've read 1500+ books) found some from your shelves to add to my own! Awesomesauce! I hope you'll enjoy my picks for you. One thing I always do in this challenge is rec all books from the Recommendee's shelves. I figure you'll have a better time finding a book you want to read if it's already on your shelf. Enjoy!

1. Superman: The Russian Concubine
I'm a big fan of historical fiction & this has got to be one of my absolute favorites in that genre. It broke my heart.

2. Green Lantern: Dark Desires After Dusk
Ahhh. The Goddess that is KCole. This is my favorite book in the IAD series. I've reread until the pages fell out.

3. Batman: Magic Bites
Another Goddess among women (& God too, I should say, since it's a wife/husband team). It took me forever to start this series despite my friends threats to beat me up if I didn't. After reading MB, I wanted to beat myself up for waiting so long to try it.

4. Wolverine: The Prize & Masters at Arms
I couldn't resist; I had to rec two for this one. The hero of TP is all scarred up and surly and the heroine is this ethereal beauty with a backbone. Very entertaining. The heroes of MAA are anti-heroes in that they're into BDSM (nothing says love like a good flogging, eh?) & that they have sad & sometimes tragic pasts.

5. The Hulk: Demon Angel
Brook should pay me because I'm always screaming at people "YOU NEED TO READ THIS SERIES!" Even strangers on the streets. DA was such an intense read. One of my favorite books of all time.

6. Wonder Woman:The Immortal Rules
I was more than a little worried about reading this book earlier this year since I did NOT like Kagawa's "Iron Fey" series. But Allie is so kickass. She's smart and resourceful and smacking bitches left & right & makes it sooo easy for me to enter my happy place.

7. Thor: Dragon Bound
The cover is not steamy at all. It's actually quite cheesy & definitely one you might want to read in ebook so you don't have to stare at the cover & wonder "WTF am I reading?" But the actual content is intensely steamy. Harrison knows how to write a sex scene that makes your toes curl & her world-building characters are great.

BUDDY READS

8. Spiderman: Seraphina
I keep hearing from MANY GR friends that this book is amazing. I'd definitely be interested in reading it.

9. Captain America: At Your Pleasure
The first Duran book I read, I hated. I did not understand the hype at all. But the 2nd & 3rd ones I read turned me into a believer and now she's a go-to author for HR for me.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Lauren

Here are your picks. Hope you'll find something you will like.

SUPERMAN


GREEN LANTERN


BATMAN


WOLVERINE


THE HULK


WONDERWOMAN


THOR


SPIDERMAN


CAPTAIN AMERICA


Happy reading!

[Vi]

If I can get my hands on the historical by this week, then I can probably join you on the buddy read. I am going on trip around Aug 15 so I can't say for sure yet.

The reason I've been postponing the Cat & Bones book is because I need to read the NH World books. I did start the book once but I felt lost with all the new stuff which made me mad. I should use the FAC challenge to start the World books, I suppose.

Photojim wrote: "Just let me know. The little prince is very short. So if you are going to read that, you also need to read something else. I plan on reading the historical about the 2nd or 3rd week in August.

If you were going to read a diff Cat and Bones story for the FAC, I am sure we can count that for the kick-ass heroine. "

[booklovinrn]

Skandia,
Here are your picks for August. I hope you find something that interests you.

Superman
Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon...you have read both paranormal and urban fantasy, this book is more of a sci-fi but this is a really good book.
Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson...you don't really have any western/historical western on your list, this is a great story and one of my fav authors

Green Lantern
Seven Up by Janet Evanovich...next up in the series and Stephanie Plum is always good for a laugh
Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder...again next up in the series and I enjoyed it more than the first

Batman
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon...my favorite series of all time (the heroine Claire is an nurse and we are all brilliant)
Something About You by Julie James...the lead is an Assistant US Attorney so I hope she is really intelligent and Julie James is always a good read

Wolverine
Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis...this book was a recommendation to me last month, I really enjoyed it and the heroine runs an animal shelter/rescue
Dark Lover by J R Ward...my favorite vampire series and the hero is way over 40

The Hulk
A Time To Kill by John Grisham...very intense subject and all around great read
Cry No More by Linda Howard...another recent pick for me, really emotional read have your tissues close at hand

Wonder Woman
One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost...Cat is one kick ass vampire slayer
Glory in Death by J D Robb...Eve is a strong, independent New York Policewoman, keep reading this series it is awesome

Thor
Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy...yummy cover
When You Dare by Lori Foster...aplha males and yummy cover YES! Also, Lori Foster writes great books.

Spider-man
The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts...dying to read this, just got it on my Nook. (No pressure)
The Gamble by Kristen Ashley...this authors reviews have been great, this is on both our lists, so viola.

Captain America
Heartbreak Creek by Kaki Warner...historical about mail order brides, great author
Sugar Creek by Toni Blake...next in the series for both of us and looks like a fun, easy read

[Skandia]

Thanks, Cathy, really great recs!

There is so many I want to read! I will read One Foot in the Grave for sure and I would love to do the buddy read of the Nora Roberts book but I'm afraid I can't get it before September so go ahead and read it!
I have heard so much good about Kristen Ashley lately too, so I really want to read The Gamble

[Carla]

~Melissa~ wrote: "Carla wrote: "Melissa—Hope that you find some picks that you like (if not, let me know).
1. Superman: For a classic, it’s hard to beat http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18..., ..."

I could probably do that--let me know if it works for you then...

[layla]

Suzanne , I've tried to list there as many options as possible. I hope you'll find something that appeals to you. Happy reading!

✲ Superman
1. Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
2. An Accidental Goddess by Linnea Sinclair
3. The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa

I loved your TBR, everything I wanted to find was there. I have to thank you for that because it made my job a lot easier. The first two books are very good recs for the space opera genre because they have strong feminine leads. I noticed that you have listed the Iron Fey series (the first series written by Julie Kagawa) but I found that Allison was a more likable (and kickass!) heroine than Meghan.



✲ Green Lantern
1. Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs
2. A Million Suns by Beth Ravis
3. Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb

I saw that you enjoyed the Mercedes Thompson series so there you have the fourth book. A Million Suns is the sequel of Across the Universe which you enjoyed greatly. Loyalty in Death, it's J.D. Robb, what more can I say?



✲ Batman
1. The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
2. About That Night by Julie James
3. When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James

Here you have three examples of brainy heroes: Lord Ian has Asperger's so he's rather excentric; Kyle hacked the Twitter network and Piers is a historical version of Dr.House. I loved them!



✲ Wolverine
1. Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison
2. Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews
3. Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep

Anti-heroes... who doesn't want them? In Harrison's book, you get a millenia old dragon with a high handed attitude, next you have Curran who's in a constant conflict with Kate and their dialogue is just hilarious. And then you have a detective and an assassin. Perfect combination?



✲ The Hulk
1. Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh
2. Faefever by Karen Marie Moning
3. Carolina Moon by Nora Roberts

Nalini really writes the best emotions, Clay and Tally's book is just heartbreaking. The third book in the Fever series is a hit or a miss. Nora's Carolina Moon has a precog heroine who wants to find a serial killer. Nora at her best.



✲ Wonder Woman
1. Tiger Eye by Marjori M. Liu
2. Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh
3. A Soldier's Duty by Jean Johnson

I'm a fan of women who draw the knife out of their knickers. In the first book, Deliah finds herself with a tiger shapeshifter in her bedroom. Delighful, I know. I had the same reaction as you with Angels Blood, I didn't want to read the rest of them. But, to my surprise, it got so much better. Elena and Raphael's relationship resembles Eve's and Roarke's from J.D. Robb's universe. The third book is one that I've recently stumbled upon and I was hooked, can't wait for the next one. It's about a precog that sees three centuries ahead the destruction of the Galaxy, of the humanity. She puts things in motion to stop it.



✲ Thor
1. The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter
2. The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton
3. Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione

I don't know what to say about these three, I find myself distracted by the covers the characters. Just choose one of them, they're all good. However, I do have a weakness for the first book (you have a goddess of anarchy there who loves candies and running circles around the hero).



✲ Buddy Read
1. Spiderman - Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews
2. Captain America - The Duke of Shadows by Meredith Duran

I'll be happy to buddy read these two with you but I can't guarantee that I won't jump on Ilona's book as soon as it's released. I've been waiting for it for a loooong time. I've heard lots of good things about the second book, maybe we'll enjoy it.

[Susan (susayq ~)]

LethalLovely those are amazing picks! Thank you so much! I'd love to buddy read with you. I'm good for whenever. I'll also read , it fits into another challenge I'm doing. There are several others I want to read, I'll see what I can get to :) Thanks again!

[~Leslie~]

Hi Ashley! thanks so much for the great picks. I'm really struggling to figure out which to pick.
I'm reading and already for other challenges this month - so great choices!
I'd love to do a buddy read of with you and went ahead and got it from the library on ebook. Let me know. I'd like to pick one more to read and I am deciding between the Kay Hooper book, the Kyra Davis book and Nalini Singh. I will look at my budget and let you know!

[Lauren]

Thanks for the great picks Yz!
I've already read and loved every minute of it. So I will read for this month.

[Elke]

Joyce wrote: "Hi Elke,

I hope you like your picks. I stayed within your TBR read list and included one on your read next list

August PIFM


1. Superman: The Host This was on your TBR list but it is not like th..."

Joyce

Thanks for the great picks!! I am definitely going to read Dream Lake. I will try to also read First Grave on the Right!

Thanks again!

[Elke]

Fran,

Here are your picks, hope you like them! Happy Reading!

Superman: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. This is somewhat of a classic for me...and it is a genre that I did not see in your shelves!


Green Lantern: Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward. This is the next one in the BDB series...can't believe you haven't read it yet!! lol! ;)


Batman: The Winston Brothers by Lori Foster (one of my fave authors). This is one the books on your TBR that I loved!


Wolverine: Alexandra's Legacy by N.J. Walter. This one has a wolf on the cover and has a hero over 40!


Hulk: The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks. This book was an emotional one for me...or I may be a sap! lol!


Wonder Woman: Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill or Hollowland by Amanda Hocking. Both of these have kick-ass female leads!!


Thor: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton(of course) or Rock Me by Cherrie Lynn....steamy covers right???


Buddy Reads

Spider-man: Leaving Paradise by Simone Elkeless...I have had this one for quite sometime!


Captain America: The Season by Sarah Maclean. Another one thats been on our TBR's for a long time!

[Fran, Moderator]

Elke wrote: "Fran,

Here are your picks, hope you like them! Happy Reading!

Superman: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. This is somewhat of a classic for me...and it is a genre that I did not see in your ..."


Thanks for the picks Elke!

I already read The Winston Brothers, I had it marked 'read' but didn't rate it for some reason. I agree, it was very good. If you want to throw another Contemporary Romance on my list that would be great!

I have read one other by Mitch Albom that I enjoyed very much so I may go with Tuesdays With Morrie. I've wanted to read it for awhile. If I can fit it in I may try to read Lover Reborn. It's long and August is super busy for me so not sure.

Thanks again for the great picks :)

[Shell]

hannah jhon, i will have your picks by the end of aug 1. am out of town at my sons soccer tournament with hit and miss wifi. so sorry for the wait!

[SandyC]

Ruth Ann wrote: "Hi Sandy

Here are the books I picked for you. I hope you find something you like. Let me know if I need to re-pick for you.

Superman Breakfast at Tiffany's

Green Lantern Feast of Fools

Batma..."

Ruth Ann, thanks for the picks!
I would like to buddy read Gentle Rogue. I have it and can start any time. Let me know when you'd like to start and I will create a thread.

I'll also read Feast of Fools and Timbuktu.

Thanks again!

[Dee]

ok Valerie

Here you go - hopefully these work for you - I tried to get a good range of from your TBR and new to you ;)

1. Superman
Jane Eyre - one of my favorite classics
The Surgeon - you have a suspense shelf, but most of those are on your TBR as well - TG is one of my new favorite authors
Whitetail Rock - Fran, Jane and I will be buddy reading this in August if you want to join in

2. Green Lantern
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest* - why not finish out the trilogy with TGWKTHN
Glory in Death* - I couldn't tell from your shelves if you had read Glory in Death or not - if you have, then feel free to pick the next one in the series from where you currently are ;)

3. Batman
Catalyst* - I loved the female mc in this as she struggles with life and decisions
Some Girls Bite* - I'm waiting impatiently for the next installment in this series to come out, so why don't you try it
The Geek Job - got to love a geek ;)

4. Wolverine
Animal Magnetism - really cute romance with lots of animals in it
Succubus Blues* - Seth is definately the definition of the anti-hero...Georgina is a bit annoying in this book, but she grows on you, I swear

5. The Hulk
Firefly Lane - I was in blubbering tears reading this
The Fault in Our Stars - I just finished this up over the weekend - it is YA, but real emotional, I wasn't quite crying, but close enough

6. Wonder Woman
No Mercy - Mercy is a kick-ass heroine - a female army Sniper
Magic Bites - if you like Patricia Briggs Mercy series, you might like Kate Daniels as well

7. Thor
Drool is all I can say - *

I don't know if i'll have time to do a buddy read this month - so a couple of these I have already read, but I hope you will like them

8. Spiderman
Tangle of Need*

9. Captain America
Letters From Home - love this WW2 romance
My One and Only - cute read by Kristin Higgins

[Fran, Moderator]

Dee,

I finished last night too. I was a crying, sobbing mess. And I still can't think about it without tearing up! But it was so good. I obviously can't handle the very emotional stuff, LOL!

[Sue]

Penney wrote: "Ok Sue, I have finally come up with a list for you. Our tastes are so similar that this should have been easy, but every rec I initially came up with were already on your 'read' shelf. Meanwhile,..."

Thanks for the great picks Penney! I plan to start with Angels of Darkness and then Vengeance in Death if I have time. I have to say though, I've also put Lord of the Fading Lands and Raphael on my wishlist at Amazon!

Katie - I'll be looking through your list at my lunch hour today. Hopefully I can finish it up at that time. If not, it will be tonight after I get home from work.

[Christina]

Nancy wrote: "Hi Christina,
Here is your list. I tried to pick ones I thought you would like -some from your TBR list, and some that I liked and thought you would like, based on what you have read and rated hig..."

Hi Nancy,
Thanks for the picks. I think I am going to read Saving CeeCee Honeycutt. I looked it up on amazon and starting reading the first part of the book and it sounds interesting.

If you want to do the buddy read on Wicked, I'm about 1/2 of the way through the book right now. I like it so far. She is one of my favorite authors. This series is a little different but Diesel and Carl are Funny.

Christina

[Katie]

Sue wrote: "Katie - I'll be looking through your list at my lunch hour today. Hopefully I can finish it up at that time. If not, it will be tonight after I get home from work."

Great! Thanks, Sue. :)

[Nici]

Nancy, I will have your picks up either tonight or tomorrow

[Alexis]

Here you go Vicki We have little in common, so I honestly don't know if you'll like my recs. Hopefully you find something you are interested in and if you don't let me know and I will try again.

1. Superman:
- 1984 by George Orwell - I read this in high school and really enoyed it.
- Dark Lover by J.R. Ward - You don't seem to read any paranormal, but this is a great series.

2. Green Lantern:
- The Leopard Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt. You gave the first in this series five stars so maybe it's time to continue.
- Ransom by Julie Garwood. You've enjoyed almost everything you've read by this author.

3. Batman
- Something About You by Julie James. This book has an FBI agent and a U.S. Attorney. Lots of brains between the two.
- Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis. Shalvis is probably one of my favorite authors. Her books are just full of sweet romance mixed with great humor.

4. Wolverine:
- Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog by John Grogan. This is a sweet story. Well worth the read.
- Sweet Dreams by Kristen Ashley. This is a great read with an over fourty couple.

5. The Hulk
- Annie's Song by Catherine Anderson. Probably the queen of books that leave you emotionally drained, but this is an amazing read.
- The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold. This is another great intense read.

6. Wonder Woman
- Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost. Cat is a great kick butt girl, and Bones is just yummy.
- A Beginner's Guide to Rakes by Suzanne Enoch. This is about as kick butt as girls could be in the Regency period.

7. Thor
- Trial by Fire by Jo Davis. A yummy man from your TBR ;)
- Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison. A yummy man from my favorites ;)

8. Spiderman
- Knight by Kristen Ashley. Not a geek, but I can't wait to find an excuse to read it so if you want to give me one let me know! ;)

9. Captain America
- Moloka'i by Alan Brennert. A historical on both our TBRs.

[Alexis]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Hi Lexa, here are your picks!

1. Superman:
Pride and Prejudice - I read this for the first time last month, and really enjoyed it.
Faith & Fidelity - It doesn't look like you've read any M/M and i..."

Thanks for the great recs! I plan to read



I am reading for another challenge, if you'd like to join me let me know. I'll need to read near the beginning of the month.

Thanks again!

[Dee]

Vi - I can do re-picks if you need ;)

[Carrie]

Hey Skandia

I decided on and if I can squeeze it in .

[Elizabeth]

Thank you so much for the recs! You are right, I am new to good reads, so getting everything updated has been a time consuming process! I am going to read Wicked Ties and Love the One You're With! I can't do buddy reads this month either, but thank you anyways!

D.G. ~Captain Hussy~ wrote: "Elizabeth,

I see you're relatively new to Goodreads so I'm not sure how up to date are your shelves with books you've read or are planning to read. So I tried to recommend a mix of known books in ..."

[Nancy H]

Christina wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Hi Christina,
Here is your list. I tried to pick ones I thought you would like -some from your TBR list, and some that I liked and thought you would like, based on what you have read..."

Hi Christina,
I will get a copy of 'Wicked' and let you know when I get it. Don't wait for me, though, go ahead and finish it if you want to. I will read it as soon as I get it, and I will let you know what I think of it. I'm sure I will like it. I think that will still qualify as a Buddy Read!!
I loved the CeeCee Honeycutt book, so I think you will like it. Good choice!

[Nancy H]

Nici wrote: "Nancy, I will have your picks up either tonight or tomorrow"

Thanks, Nici. I'm in the middle of a couple of books, so there is no hurry - just my curiosity to see what good ones you will pick for me!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Lexa wrote: "I am reading Wild Heat for another challenge, if you'd like to join me let me know. I'll need to read near the beginning of the month...."

I'm glad you liked the picks - although I was pretty sure a few of them were safe bets. We have several favorite authors in common :)

The buddy read sounds good to me - I don't have anything that I have to read at any certain time this month (for a change), so I'm very flexible, other than needing a couple of days' notice to finish up whatever I'm currently reading. Just let me know when you plan on starting, and I'd love to join you!

[Ashley]

Leslie wrote: "Hi Ashley! thanks so much for the great picks. I'm really struggling to figure out which to pick.
I'm reading and already for othe..."

I actually own the Iron King so anytime you want to start I'm ready. Im not completely sure how the buddy reads work though. Do we just read it at the same time?

[Sue]

Katie,

You have a lot of books on both your read and tbr lists! We only have 2.55% of the same books, so I tried to do a little research to hopefully give you some good choices. Plus, it was fun going through your lists!

1. Superman
Pride and Prejudice. I think this is a great classic!

2. Green Lantern
Visions of Heat. You enjoyed the first one and have this second one on your tbr pile. It’s a great series!

3. Batman
The Eyre Affair. A lot of play on words and classic stories are brought into this funny series!

4. Wolverine
Ulrich. This is on your tbr and it received high ratings.

5. The Hulk
The Hunger Games. I just finished this series and it is very emotional, but worth the read.

6. Wonder Woman
Angels' Blood. The first in another series by Singh. A very strong female character set in an interesting story line.

7. Thor
Passion Unleashed. this is the next book for you in a good series, and it has a great steamy cover!

I won’t be able to join you in either of the buddy reads, but here are my recommendations for these:

8. Spider-man
Where Have all the Cowboys Gone? While this book is not about geeks, it does look good.

9. Captain America
Mustang Wild is a Western Historical that sounds really interesting.

[Katie]

Hey Sue!

Yeah, I noticed that our books were not very similar. :) Thanks so much for some great picks, though! I was already planning on reading Ulrich and I think I'll also check out Visions of Heat. I've been meaning to get farther into that series!

[~Leslie~]

Ashley wrote: "Leslie wrote: "Hi Ashley! thanks so much for the great picks. I'm really struggling to figure out which to pick.
I'm reading and a..."
Hi Ashley, yes - we pick a time to start it and then discuss it in a separate thread. I can set up the thread no problem. How about we start somewhere around the 10th. Does that work for you? I will post the link to the thread here.

[~Melissa~]

Hi MountainKat ~ hopefully it was worth the wait. I tried to pick most off your TBR and threw in a few new to you that I have really enjoyed. Just let me know if I need to repick and I'll be happy to!!
Happy Reading ~ Melissa

1. Superman: a book from a new author to your pickee.
Storm Front by Jim Butcher
Hounded by Kevin Hearne

2. Green Lantern:
Lethal Rider
Mine to Possess

3. Batman: Dark brooding superhero - it doesn't get more brooding than a hero from Karen Marie Moning
Into the Dreaming
Bloodfever
or if you want brainy
Practice Makes Perfect


4. Wolverine: (Mutant superhero anti-hero; favorite mutant from X-men) Recommend a book with a hero over 40 years.
Rapture in Death
Acrobat

5. The Hulk:
The Reluctant Dom

6. Wonder Woman: so many good one's to choose from!!
The Killing Game
Some Girls Bite
Moon Called
Spider's Bite
Angels' Blood


7. Thor:
~ enough said!!


BUDDY READS: I'm doing a buddy read in another group of a LOOONG book that may take a while. If you wish to do one of these more towards the middle to end of month let me know and I'll put on hold at library.

8. Spider-man: this looks like it would be good for a few if not more laughs!!
Why Is the Penis Shaped Like That?: And Other Reflections on Being Human

9. Captain America: Select a feel-good romance.

The Fireman Who Loved Me

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Wow! Thanks Melissa!! So many to choose from... Several of your picks are already on my short list - Into the Dreaming, Bloodfever, Lethal Rider and Rapture in Death for starters! I've been wanting to read Practice Makes Perfect forever too! A couple more have been on my radar and this might just be the perfect excuse to buy them. =) I might be interested in doing a buddy read of The Fireman Who Loved Me later in the month. Let's check in with each other in a couple of weeks and see where we both are.

[Carla]

Macwolf01 [Elise] wrote: "HI Carla, had fun going through your TBR list hope you find something you want to read. If not, let me know and I'll give you more picks. E

1. Superman: Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1) b..."
Ok, I decided to start on
--it's been on my list for awhile and I loved the other books in the series. I have and on order from the library, so I may get to those, too. Thanks again for the great picks!

[Kimmy]

OK Penney, here it is, this is the third time I've tried to post your picks, and each time I've screwed something up and deleted my post. Sigh. Third time's the charm right!!

1. Superman: I don't think there's a genre new to you so I had to go with classics. I suggest either Noble House from your TBR list or East of Eden from my just finished list.


2. Green Lantern: You seem to really enjoy Lisa Kleypas so I am suggesing anything from the Gamblers series you haven't read which I think would be either Three Weddings and a Kiss or Where's My Hero?.

3. Batman: Brainy lead Delusion in Death or ; a book from their TBR that I loved A Clash of Kings.

4. Wolverine: Mutant superhero anti-hero that is older than 40 - the vamps from JR Ward's brotherhood seem to fit that description, so I pick Lover At Last, or in a totally different direction, a book with animals in on the cover - The Dovekeepers, I haven't read it, it's not on your TBR list but I hear it's good.

5. The Hulk: Emotional or intense book, with some anger, try Fall on Your Knees. Or for historical romance with some emotion, I really enjoyed The Winter Sea. Shoot, you read that, sorry, so maybe Mariana by Susana Kearsley

6. Wonder Woman: I recently read Bossypants and now think Tina Fey kicks ass and the book is laugh out loud funny.
Or the cover of Gunmetal Magic looks like a kick ass female for sure!

7. Thor: Steamy cover, you have so many, it's hard to pick just one, but two look even better than one so I picked Love Slave for Two

BUDDY READS:

8. Spider-man: I haven't yet read Dead Reckoning -

9. Captain America - The Book Thief - I think is historical but I am not sure, but looks good and is on your TBR, or I also really liked the look ofWitch Fire , and sounds like some steamy romance in that one

Mariana

[Ruth Ann]

Ruth Ann wrote: "Ruth Ann wrote: "Rena wrote: "Hello Ruth Ann!

Here are your picks. I chose a lot of my own favourites, so I hope you find something you like!

1. Superman (unfamiliar genre): The Royal Treatment ..."

Hi Rena-I noticed that your pickee had chosen The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Jennifer Ashley for you to read. Do you want to make that one our buddy read? Let me know what you think...

[Dee]

Kimmy - there are no book links in your post...

Kimmy wrote: "OK Penny, here it is, this is the third time I've tried to post your picks, and each time I've screwed something up and deleted my post. Sigh. Third time's the charm right!!

1. Superman: I don't t..."

[Kimmy]

Thanks for the notice Dee, I screwed up the post like 4 times. It was a work in progress, I kept deleting things and my entire post would dissapear... fixed the post and added the books. Finally though, done and done...

Dee wrote: "Kimmy - there are no book links in your post...

Kimmy wrote: "OK Penny, here it is, this is the third time I've tried to post your picks, and each time I've screwed something up and deleted my pos..."

[Elizabeth]

Hi Skena! Here are your picks for August! Hope you find something you like! If not, I can pick more! I can't do buddy reads this month due to a new semester starting, but I have included recs for you anyways! Happy Reading!

1.Wuthering Heights
2.Betrayed
3.Gabriel's Inferno
4.Water for Elephants
5.The Hunger Games
6.The Help
7.Chocolat
8.Prep
9.Delicious

[Kimmy]

Thanks for the picks Lauren, just looking through and will make a decision tomorrow! Look great thought!! Thanks so much!!

Lauren wrote: "Hi Kimmy,
Here are your picks, I hope you find something that you will enjoy!

1. Superman - Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte (one of my all time favorite classics).

2. Green Lantern - Bare Bones by..."

[Dee]

@Kimmy - the trick I have learnt is to do big posts like this is a word document - and do the add book/author - copy and paste those into the word document - that way if GR goes screwy you don't lose anything