2012 August Pick It For Me! Challenge

[Kimmy]

Yah after this that's some good advice and probably what I will start to do. Frustrating but lesson learned...

[Vi]

Thanks, Dee!

Dee wrote: "Vi - I can do re-picks if you need ;)"

[Dee]

although the rate we are going - I might end up re-picking for myself ;)

[Penney]

Yay Kimmy! I truly appreciate the effort; been there, done that, hated it. Good tip Dee, I'd never thought of a simple copy/paste of books into a word doc. Duh!

Great picks Kimmy, thanks! I'm definitely going with Bossypants. I've been wanting to read it for some time now, plus it fits in the monthly challenge so, win win :-)
I would love to try and fit in Noble House as well, but that's a whole lotta pages, so we'll see...
I've also added Mariana to my TBR because I adore Susanna Kearsley and I'll look into the Lisa Kleypas books since I love her too.
Thanks again!

[Ashley]

Leslie wrote: "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 [bookcover:One Foot..."

Could we start the 14th? I will be in Hawaii until then. And thanks I would love it if you set up the link. I am computer illiterate.

[Vicki]

Lexa wrote: "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..."

Thanks Lexa!
Your pick looks good!
I will probably start with The Leopard Prince or Ransom to start lightly :)

[layla]

Rishika wrote: "Hi Layla, This is mypicks for you, hope you love them.

1) Superman- Rainbow road By: Lisa Kleypas or Pride and prejudice by: Jane eyer
2) Green Lantern: Devils bride By: Stephanie laurens
3)Batman: Endgame By: Ann Aguirre or Graden spells By: Sarah Addison Allen.
4) Wolverine: Archangels storm: By: Nalini singh or Eternal Hunter By: Cynthia..."

Rishika, thank you for the picks, they are good. There's only a slight little problem:

1. There is no book called "Rainbow Road" only Rainshadow Road by Lisa Kleypas. I don't know what to say about it, I may read it if I ever step out the PNR zone for a bit.
Pride and Prejudice is written by Jane Austen not by Jane Eyre, I suppose you mean the book Jane Eyre. I agree with you, they are wonderful. Problem is, I read them both.

2. Archangel's Storm is released on September 4th.

3. Rogue Rider is released on November 2oth.

4. Scent of Magic is released on December 27th.

5. Days of Blood and Starlight is released on November 6th.

I know that I seem like a total bitch right now but I would've really liked that you paid more attention to the books. As it is, your picks weren't bad, I think I may read Wild Cat or Dark Frost.

[Lekshmy]

Hi Dee,


Sorry for the delay... OMG u have read so many books and u have a longw TBR.. hmmm took one hour to browse thru ur TBR....lol.... Please find your picks below.. lemme know if u need repicks.... ( I saw tick mark against your name in the name list... did u get ur picks??? am in the person to give the picks for you...confused???)


1. Superman: The first big comic book superhero who spawned many more! Recommend a classic or a book from a genre new to your pickee.
1.Monique and the Mango Rains: Two Years with a Midwife in Mali by Kris Holloway, John Bidwell
2.I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak



2. Green Lantern: Recommend a book from their TBR that's next in series or from author they've enjoyed.
1.Foxe Hunt (Skyler Foxe Mystery, #2) by Walsh Haley
2.Dream Lake (Friday Harbor, #3) by Lisa Klepas


3. Batman: Dark brooding superhero - WIN! And the superhero without any true superpowers - just brains!
1.Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
2. Eat,Pray and Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
3.The Lion, the Lamb, the Hunted: A Psychological Thriller by Andrew E. Kaufman



4. Wolverine: (Mutant superhero anti-hero; favorite mutant from X-men) Recommend a book with an anti-hero or a book with animals in it (or on the cover!) or a book with a hero over 40 years.
1. War Horse (War Horse, #1) by Morpurgo Micheal
2.Through Wolf's Eyes (Firekeeper Saga, #1) by Lindskold, Jane


5. The Hulk:
1.The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking #1) by Patrick Ness
2.State of Wonder by Ann Patchett

6. Wonder Woman: (World's most well-known female superhero!) --
1.THe Lost recipe of happiness by Barbara o Neal
2.Mind Games (The Disillusionists #1)by Carolyn Crane (Goodreads Author)

7. Thor:
1. The Theory of Attraction by Dryden Delphine
2.Stolen Fury (Stolen Trilogy, #1) by Naughton Elisabeth


8. Spider-man: The most relatable superhero with the famous line: "with great power there must also come great responsibility". Recommend a book from their TBR that you are itching to read. Bonus points if the main character is a geek.
1.Secret Daughter: A Novel by Shilpi Somaya Gowda
2.The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown

9. Captain America: Select a historical book or a feel-good romance.
1.The Last Letter from Your Lover by Jojo Moyes

[Dee]

I think the tick mark is that I did my picks - but wow, Lekshmy - you hit the ball out of the part!! there are so many books on this list I want to read

For sure, I will be doing Monique and the Mango Rains: Two Years with a Midwife in Mali - it is sitting on my bedside table right now - so i'll force myself to hold out for another day ;)

I also want to read Dream Lake - if I reserve it now - I might get it at the library sooner rather than later ;) And i'm sure I will find more to read - thanks soo much!!

[~Leslie~]

Ashley wrote: "Leslie wrote: "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 [boo..."
The 14th is perfect! And Hawaii sounds wonderful!! Have fun. I will be happy to set up the link.

[Lekshmy]

Irina wrote: "Hi Lekshmy!

I had a good time going through your bookshelf, we have a lot books and authors in common.. Hope you like my picks and find something good to read this month.

1. Superman:
Romeo And ..."

Thanks Irina.... I will definitely gor for 3 or more.. I wanted to read Life of Pi and Kite runner for long time..thanks for that...

Lemme know if u want to have buddy read for any listed books...

[~Leslie~]

Ashley Here is the link to the buddy read.


http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/9...

[Irina]

Lekshmy wrote: "Irina wrote: "Hi Lekshmy!

I had a good time going through your bookshelf, we have a lot books and authors in common.. Hope you like my picks and find something good to read this month.

1. Superma..."

I am glad you liked my picks!

As for the Buddy Reads I have on my Kindle ready to go and I can reserve at my local library too so let me know which one of the two (or both!) you prefer :)
Happy reading! :)

[Isabella]

OMG I'm waiting my picks and it seems like it's taking a decade :D
My vacation ends tomorrow I was hoping I get them soon :(

[Dee]

the waiting is always the worst part Isabella

[Isabella]

oh it sure is when there's no end!

[Fran, Moderator]

I can help with re-picks if you need, Vi :)

[Elke]

I can help with re-picks also!

[Ashley]

Isabella wrote: "OMG I'm waiting my picks and it seems like it's taking a decade :D
My vacation ends tomorrow I was hoping I get them soon :("

Oh no I will pick some books for you if you want.

[Kimmy]

Lauren

I like all your picks, most are from my TBR list so I want to read all of them! For August, I will pick Dead Reckoning and read it to get it off my list, it's been there too long! I really want to read Whitney, My Love but can't seem to get my hands on it. If I can find it, I'll read that one. I really really would like to read The Chief, it looks and sounds awesome, so if you want to do a buddy read, I would read that one. I added it to my TBR list so I think I'll read it anyway, even if you can't do a BR. Thanks again, they were good ones!

[Nici]

Nancy, I am doing your picks right now

[Kimmy]

@ Penney -
lol, it was more frustrating because I wanted to get the picks up for you! It took me a couple of hours. I would get down to the Buddy Read part and whammo, vanished post. Argh! Word document next time for sure!! Anyway, glad you found something you would like, I love Susanna Kearsley too. And Tina Fey was realy funny and a quick read. Good luck!

[Nici]

for NANCY

1. Superman: The first big comic book superhero who spawned many more!A Tale of Two Cities

2. Green Lantern:Fat Free and Fatal

3. Batman: a book i loved was This World We Live In, though i am not sure if you are as into post apocalyptic reads as i am.

4. Wolverine: animal on the cover How to Walk a Puma: And Other Things I Learned While Stumbling through South America

5. The Hulk: very emotional. Me & Emma

6. Wonder Woman: because Eve and Peabody both kick much ass Immortal in Death

7. Thor:steamy in all ways Topping from Below

BUDDY READS:


8. Spider-man: The Long Quiche Goodbye

9. Captain America: Select a historical book or a feel-good romance.Your Scandalous Ways

[Nancy H]

Nici wrote: "for NANCY

1. Superman: The first big comic book superhero who spawned many more!A Tale of Two Cities

2. Green Lantern:Fat Free and Fatal

3. Batman: a book i loved was This World We Live In, thou..."

These look great, Nici! I want to read them all! Guess I will have to pick just one to start with, though. Are you up for either of the Buddy Reads? I have both of them and could start any time if you would like to do one or both.

[Isabella]

Ashley wrote: "Isabella wrote: "OMG I'm waiting my picks and it seems like it's taking a decade :D
My vacation ends tomorrow I was hoping I get them soon :("

Oh no I will pick some books for you if you want."

Hey thanks Ashley, I appreciate that but I don't know if it's allowed!! I think I'll have to wait till 02/08 or until my pickee chooses and posts her recs for me.

[Nici]

Nancy, the quiche one looks interesting, however, I need to see if my library has it before I commit

[Dee]

@Isabella - your picker will get a reminder email tomorrow if they haven't posted anything yet, and then if nothing by the second Vi will pair you up with someone else - don't worry, i'll be nice, if I end up with you ;)

[Ashley]

Okay :) I am sure it'll work out.

[Isabella]

It's going to be the first time I won't get my picks on time but I'm sure it will all work out in the end :)

[Pam]

Amanda wrote: "Pam,
I hope you like your picks, if not I will pick something else out for you.

Superman: Wuthering Heights

Green Lamtern: Stolen (Women of the Otherworld, Kelley Armstrong

Batman: Dark Lover ..."

Amanda I was able to get The Next Best Thing and Flat Out Sexy from the library. Let me know if you want to do Flat Out Sexy as a buddy read.

[Tiffanny]

I signed up, but I'm not seeing my name on the list for superheroes. I'm on vacation and was just now able to check, but it says we have until august 2nd to make picks so I didn't think i'd be taken off the list.

[Suzanne]

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

Thank you Layla! I can't wait to start in on the books you picked out for me! I'm going to start in on Bone Crossed first!

[Fran, Moderator]

Tiffanny,

It looks like Vi mistakenly left you off the pairings list. I'm sure she will put you in the remix on the 2nd or give you a re-pick volunteer sooner :)

[Vi]

Isabella, I'll be sending out a reminder email later today or tomorrow morning to those who haven't done their picks yet.

Tiffany, I'm so sorry. I overlooked your name. Would you mind waiting for the remix? I have Regina and Layla down for the remix too.

[Nancy H]

Nici wrote: "Nancy, the quiche one looks interesting, however, I need to see if my library has it before I commit"

Okay, Nici, let me know. I can start it at any time during the month since I already have the book.

Happy reading!

[Irina]

waiting and waiting for my picks.. :( :(

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Irina wrote: "waiting and waiting for my picks.. :( :("

Same here. I kept checking the thread.

[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."

Just got Gracling from the library so I am avaliable to start it anytime!

[[deleted user]]

Ah Gigi! So many good picks! I will most definitely be reading Julie James and Jennifer Ashley, but probably will read some of the others too. Thank you!

Ruth Ann, I'd love to buddy read The Many Sins of Lord Cameron with you. What's your book schedule look like? =D

[Emily]

I can do re-picks if needed. I missed the signup :(

[Carrie]

I'll re-pick if needed, part of the fun is making lists for others.

[Nancy H]

I can do re-picks, too, if you need more.

[Shell]

Hannah Jhon, sorry this is so last minute, but I've been out of town for the weekend. I looked through your TBR
lists and you seem to like a lot of anime books. I'm not too familar with those, so I took a chance and offered a
few books that you may or may not have seen before. If you'd like me to repick, just let me know.

1. Superman: (classic) Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austin or (historical romance) Master of Desire by Kinley MacGregor
both of these books are wonderful reads with amazing heros (Mr. Darcy is to die for!) and passionate heroines.

2. Green Lantern: Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs You've read the first book and liked it, the second is even better.

3. Batman: Dark brooding superhero - WIN! And the superhero without any true superpowers - just brains! (a book from their TBR that you loved) Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
You've read some of the other books, but not book one. This is one of the best of the series in my opinion.

4. Wolverine: (Mutant superhero anti-hero; favorite mutant from X-men) [a book with animals in it (or on the cover!)] Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
Excellent Urban Fantasy with a super hot hero...*sighs*

5. The Hulk: (Superhero who transforms when angry or emotional) (an emotional or an intense book) Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
A fantastical "Romeo and Juliet" story. I recommend the audiobook if you can get it. The narrator makes the characters come alive!

6. Wonder Woman: (World's most well-known female superhero!) [a book with a strong (and I mean, really strong) kick-ass, female lead] Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill
Vampires in the Windy City!

7. Thor:(Norse god superhero acted by the super hot Chris Hemsworth ;)) (a book with a steamy cover) Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
Alex is hot Latin Lover!

BUDDY READS:

I can't do a buddy read, but...

8. Spider-man: The most relatable superhero with the famous line: "with great power there must also come great responsibility". (a book from their TBR that you are itching to read) Paranormalcy by Kiersten White
This looks really good!

9. Captain America: (a feel-good romance) The Princess Bride by William Goldman
Who wouldn't fall for a swashbuckling man who is famous for saying "As you wish.."?

[Tiffanny]

I can wait for the re-picks, it's just one day =)

[Ruth Ann]

Rena wrote: "Ah Gigi! So many good picks! I will most definitely be reading Julie James and Jennifer Ashley, but probably will read some of the others too. Thank you!

Ruth Ann, I'd love to buddy read The Man..."

Rena-My book schedule is wide open. I can read the book whenever you are ready.

[SandyC]

Ruth Ann wrote: "Rena wrote: "Ah Gigi! So many good picks! I will most definitely be reading Julie James and Jennifer Ashley, but probably will read some of the others too. Thank you!

Ruth Ann, I'd love to buddy..."

Ruth Ann, let me know when you'd like to start a buddy read of Gentle Rogue . Thanks!

[Irina]

I am so jealous of everyone who've got their picks... :( *pout*

[Vi]

Emily: I'll add you to the remix. You should be able to get picks in a day or two.

I'll be sending out a reminder email to those who haven't given their picks yet soon.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Vi, I can help with repicks if you need more people.

[Vi]

Thanks all for volunteering to! It's much appreciated. :) :)

So far, 5 more people need to give their picks. I have sent out reminder emails to all of them. One more day to go.