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2012 August Pick It For Me! Challenge
@Kimmy - I would love to do a buddy read of The Chief - let me know when you want to start.
Sandy wrote: "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, ..."
My apologies to you Sandy. I did not see your previous message about our buddy read. Can we begin on Sunday? I have a seminar I must attend on Saturday for my job.
I can pick for someone else, too, if necessary!
Ashley wrote: "Just got Gracling from the library so I am avaliable to start it anytime! "Hi, just now saw this. I can start tonight.
I started a buddy read thread here
Hello Yz,So sorry these are late - I completely spaced on the date. Here are my picks for you - I hope you find one (or two) that you will enjoy!
1. Superman: Poughkeepsie - I really love this book. Not really sure what genre I would call it but it seems a bit out of your norm.
2. Green Lantern: Blood Promise - I find it hard to believe that you started the Vampire Academy books and didn't finish them. I had to devour them all.
3. Batman: Savor the Moment - can't really go wrong with Nora.
4. Wolverine: Warrior's Cross - I am about 65% through this book right now. I love these guys.
5. The Hulk: These Things Hidden - very emotional. One of those books that you need to recover from before you can jump into another book.
6. Wonder Woman: Storm Born - you won't regret it. It took me forever to get this off of my TBR and I was kicking myself.
7. Thor: Tempted - not the greatest writing but definitely a steamy cover.
BUDDY READS:
8. Spider-man: Storm of Visions - this book has been sitting on my TBR a long time. I would love to have a reason to move it along.
9. Captain America: The School for Heiresses - I own this book but have not been motivated to read it.
Yz the Whyz wrote: "Same here. I kept checking the thread."Sorry Yz - they are up now.
Valerie wrote: "Yz the Whyz wrote: "Same here. I kept checking the thread."Sorry Yz - they are up now."
No problem. Just happy to finally get my recs. :)
Hmm...lots of good titles. I have to think about which one/s I'm going to read.
So far I have read........Heaven and Hell by Kristen Ashley. While I did enjoy this book it ended up being my least favorite Kristen Ashley. I gave it 3 stars. I just did not fall in love with the male lead in this book like I have with the other ones.
Bound by Your Touch by Meredith Duran. I liked this book but it felt incomplete to me. I would have loved an epilogue. It ends with a lot of unsolved issues. I gave it 3 stars with an epilogue though I would have given it 4.
Skin Game by Ava Gray. I am really glad you picked this book for me. Its been on my tbr list for awhile and I just haven’t gotten around to it. I loved the couples dynamic and I have always been a sucker for books with women who can kick ass. I gave it 3.5 Stars.
Wow, Ashley! It's only August 2nd and you've already finished 3 books? Amazing :) :)
Lindy, do you want me to add you to the remix picks?Lindy wrote: "I am alwasy late for everything"
Im on vacation so Ive been reading about 2 books a day. lol
Time for Repicks!Big thanks to all the volunteers.
Fran picks for Regina P
Regina picks for Tiffany
Tiffany picks for Emily
Emily picks for Irina
Dee picks for Layla
Elke picks for Shell
Vi picks for Isabella
Carrie picks for Lindy
Isabella, I'll work on your picks afterI have my lunch. You should have it by today hopefully.
IsabellaIt was fun browsing through your shelves. I've made a mix of books that are on your TBR and some that are not. Please let me know if you don't like any of your picks and I'll redo them for you.
1. Superman:
1. The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde - One of the most weird book premises ever. But I enjoyed it completely.
2. Beguiling the Beauty by Sherry Thomas - You don't seem to have read any historical. Sherry Thomas is one of my favorite historical writer on auto-buy. An added bonus is that the leads in this book are brainy.
2. Green Lantern:
1.Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning - While I didn't like the first two books in the series, it does get better from book 3 onwards. It's good to see Mac developing over the series.
2. Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh - Psy-Changelings is one of my favorite PNR series and CBI is one of my favorite in the whole series. I strongly recommend you continue the series till the end.
3. Batman:
1. Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie - One of the better contemporaries out there with a brainy accountant female lead.
2. A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin - I loved, loved this book by GRRM.
4. Wolverine:
1. The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks - A dark fantasy with an assassin as the main lead. Fitting, right? The book has so many twists and turns that you can't foresee all.
2. Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews - So the main lead and the best friend of Kate are both shapeshifters. You need to continue the series as it gets awesome.
5. The Hulk:
1. Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah - I read this book for a challenge and I cried at the end. It's really good.
2. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green - I heard from some friends that this is an emotional read and some even had tears in their eyes. I'm passing this rec to you.
6. Wonder Woman:
1. Something About You by Julie James - How strong would a woman to be to work as ….
2. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs - Mercy is one of strongest female lead in the Urban Fantasy World. Over the series, we see her grow stronger in so many different ways.
7. Thor:
1. Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft - I haven't read this series but I have heard that it is hot.
2. The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks - From the cover, need I say more?
BUDDY READS:
I don't think I can do any buddy reads this month as I'm already committed to some already.
8. Spider-man:
1. Watchmen by Alan Moore
2. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
9. Captain America:
These are the two of the buddy reads I'm committed this month. You are welcome to join me in the buddy read.
1. Gone, Gone, Gone by Hannah Moskowitz - I'm reading this with Fran for the Random List challenge. We're starting it this monday but if you want to join us, we'll be happy to reschedule
2. Keegan's Lady by Catherine Anderson - I'm hoping to do this BR with Jim who recommended it to me for the PIFM.
Lindy you have no books in your tbr, this is gonna be tricky but I can do it. I have an early morning appointment so I'll get your picks up when I get out of that.
Tiffany,Here are your recs! I hope you find something you like, if not, let me know.
1. Superman: A Gentle Rain - I decided for a new to you author.
2. Green Lantern:The Departed - it´s a very good read!
3. Batman: Wicked Ties - Jack´s is irresistible!
Slave to Sensation - this is one of my favorite series.
4. Wolverine: Keeping Promise Rock - the hero works with horses.
5. The Hulk: Souvenir - a very emotional reading.
6. Wonder Woman: Enemy Lover
7. Thor: Sinful - I just love this book (and the cover too)
Buddy Reads:
8. Spider Man: I saw several books in your TBR that I didn´t know, but these get my attention:
Perfect Chemistryand The Marked Son
9. Captain America:A Kingdom of Dreams - I saw you have no books by Judith Mcnaught on you shelves, so I decided to recommend this one for you. She is a great writer.
Mistress of Rome- I never read anything by this author and loved this blurb!
Happy reading
Hi Regina!I will have your picks up soon - looking forward to choosing some recs for you :)
Irina,I will have your pick up after work today. I should be home at 6:30est. Cant wait to go through your shelfs.
Shell,I am working on your picks now! Will have them up by the afternoon...work permitting! lol!
Hi Regina!I really enjoyed going through your shelves and picked up a few new titles for myself :)
I hope you find something you like here!
1. Superman:
Wanderlove-you don't have a lot of YA- I recently read this story and loved it. Senior in HS takes off to South America and tries to find herself.
Darkfever- new author to you-awesome series!
The Sugar Queen-new author, love everything she writes. This one is great but you can choose any title by Sarah Addison Allen and be delighted.
2. Green Lantern:
Softly at Sunrise-coming out this month.
Cherished- also coming out this month by an author you love.
Mistress of the Night-you liked this author, how about another by her. I loved this one.
Father Mine: Zsadist and Bella's Story- you have read the entire series but don't have this short gem on your tbr. So good!
3. Batman: Dark brooding superhero -love both of these from your tbr-
Simply Irresistible
Hex Hall
4. Wolverine:
Skin Game-both H/h are anti-heroes. Both on the wrong side of the law, a little pnr thrown in- different and really good.
The Marked Son
Shades of Gray
-both of these from your tbr that look really good and seem to have anti-hero types.
5. The Hulk: (Superhero who transforms when angry or emotional)Recommend an emotional or an intense book.
The Fault in Our Stars- just read this and it was a sobfest for me- still recovering :)
Finding Zach- haven't read it but heard good things.
6. Wonder Woman: kick-ass, female lead.
Halfway to the Grave author of the month
Angelfall-recently read this and loved it. Intense thrill ride with teen trying to save her family from fallen angels.
Blade Song-from your tbr, looks good.
7. Thor:(Norse god superhero acted by the super hot Chris Hemsworth ;)) Recommend a book with a steamy cover.
BUDDY READS:
8. Spider-man:
Whitetail Rock- I noticed you have all the m/m free read anthologies on your tbr. This is one story from one of those that a few of us are buddy reading this month if you would like to join us.
9. Captain America: Select a historical book or a feel-good romance.
Undercover Lovers-feel-good hot anthology
Thief- historical
Elke wrote: "Shell,I am working on your picks now! Will have them up by the afternoon...work permitting! lol!"
No worries! I'm patient considering I put my rec's out last minute. :) Happy Friday!
Kimmy wrote: "Lauren, I downloaded The Chief on my eReader, so whenever's good for you!"Great! I will start a thread in the Dare You to Read folder and we can start straight away.
Hello Lindy I have your list. I'm not going to lie it was more of a challenge then I thought it would be. You have 0 books in your tbr. So I really hope that I did well, lol.So I'll tell what I did do with regarding your picks. I looked at what you have read and went with that regarding the types you seem enjoy. Looked at what I read in those areas and what I have in my tbr.
1. Superman:
The Secret Garden Classic
Moon Called You don't seem to read much pnr/uf and I just love this series.
2. Green Lantern:
Bedazzled it's the second book in Bertrice Small's Skye's Legacy series.
3. Batman:
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie Historical mystery thriller
4. Wolverine:
Masked by Moonlight you seem to like suspensful books, I know it's pnr/uf which you don't read much of but it's a very good book.
5. The Hulk:
The Last Song You've read others by him, so you know to have your tissues close by.
6. Wonder Woman:
Night Sins
Watch Me
Both books have a strong female and are crime/mystery/suspence/thriller. I've read them both.
7. Thor:
Lord of Vengeance historical romance
Buddy reads
I don't think I'll have the chance to read one but here are some for you anyways. I based this off of my tbr and what you have liked/read.
8. Spider-man:
Angels and Demons You have another book by Dan Brown
9. Captain America:
The Shunning You have a read a few books by Beverly Lewis and have higely rated them.
If you are not happy with your choices, let me know.
I finished Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs and I absolutely loved it! I don't think it was as good as Iron Kissed, but some serious sh*t went down in the end of that book and I would like Mercy to recover a bit before we start crawling through the muck again. I love this series though, I love how coyote-like mercy is! FIVE STARS!
I really dont' understand Goodreads, I do have over 500 books in my list. Being an older person, I dont' read Vampires, Chape Changers etc.I guess i need repicks
I dont' even know what a TBR on here is, it must be to be read, but since I use the library I pick as I go. Let see what I can do.
Lindy you have no books in your tbr, this is gonna be tricky but I can do it.
I have an early morning appointment so I'll get your picks up when I get out of that.
Ashley wrote: "So far I have read........Heaven and Hell by Kristen Ashley. While I did enjoy this book it ended up being my least favorite Kristen Ashley. I gave it 3 stars. I just did not fall in love with th..."
Glad to here you enjoyed Skin Game. I've enjoyed what I've read of the series so far. There are more talents out there and Skin Tight goes a bit into where they come from. I keep meaning to get around to book 3, but haven't yet.
that was easy, put about 25 books in the to read classicfication
Lindy wrote: "I really dont' understand Goodreads, I do have over 500 books in my list. Being an older person, I dont' read Vampires, Chape Changers etc.I guess i need repicks
I dont' even know what a TBR on..."
I believe that Carrie picked for you on message 326. You should pick something to read for the month for this challenge from there. I don't think you need to do any more picking for someone else (less I'm reading the posts wrong). Some just had to repick FOR you. Other people use your TBR (To Be Read) list (books that you find you want to read) to make your recommendations for the "Pick it for Me" Challenge.
Lindy, Shell is correct. Carrie has recommended books based on your Read/To Be Read (to-read shelf in your books). From Carrie's recommendation for you, you need to read ONE book to complete this challenge.Thanks for stepping in, Shell!
hi Layla - i'm going to be picking for you, but it turned into one of those days at work, so i'm not going to be able to get them up until tonight.
Ruth Ann wrote: "Sandy wrote: "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!..."No problem!
I am actually going out of town tomorrow for a few days. I can start on Tuesday. Of course you can start whenever works best for you! :-) I'll set up a buddy read thread. Thanks!
Thank you Shell and Vi. I've sent her a message to let her know her picks have been made, just waiting to see if there is anything there she can work with. If not I guess I'll have to try again, lol.
Dee wrote: "hi Layla - i'm going to be picking for you, but it turned into one of those days at work, so i'm not going to be able to get them up until tonight."Oh, it's no problem. Thank you very much for doing this :)
Suzanne wrote: "
I finished Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs and I absolutely loved it! I don't think it was as good as Iron Kissed, but some serious sh*t went down in the end of that book..."
Suzanne, I am so glad that you enjoyed this book! Hopefully, the series will get better and better :)
Shell,Here are yours picks, hope you like them!! Happy Reading!!
Superman: The Kite Runner, I did not see anything like this on your shelves.
Green Lantern: Dream Lake, this one is next in the series and it comes out next week!
Batman: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake, I loved this one!!
Wolverine: Alexandra's Legacy, this one has a wolf on the front and the hero is over 40!
The Hulk: The Notebook, I just read this for the first time last month...very emotional for me!
Wonder Woman: Hollowland, this female lead kicks some Zombie ass!!
Thor:
, need I say more.... ;)Buddy Reads
Spider-man: Biting Cold, I can't wait til this book comes out next week! Let me know if you want to buddy read!
Captain America: Ruthless, this has been on my TBR for a while now.
Elke wrote: "Shell,Here are yours picks, hope you like them!! Happy Reading!!
Superman: The Kite Runner, I did not see anything like this on your shelves.
Green Lantern: Dream Lake, this one is next in the..."
Great picks Elke! I think I'm going to try for
and
. I'm looking forward to Dream Lake & Biting Cold, but I doubt I'll get it from the library before the end of the month.
Dawn,Just finished my first August PIFM, The Darkest Seduction. While it was just an okay read (not as angsty as Paris' story should've been, then again, the guy has suffered enough), I'm excited about the new developments in the series. Thanks for the pick!
Done:
dang all these people already finishing books - I bow to you!
Dee wrote: "dang all these people already finishing books - I bow to you!"I know! I just finished the book that was supposed to be the filler before August started!
Irina,It was great looking at your TBR shelf. We have a lot of books in common. Please let me know if you need me to repick any.
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Let me know if you would like to do a buddy read. It is okay if you would like to pass for the month.
ok LaylaHere you go - hopefully these work for you - I tried to get a good range of from your TBR and new to you ;)
1. Superman
Villette - i haven't actually read this, but you seemed to rate other books by the Bronte sisters high
The Surgeon - 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
Insurgent* - i actually enjoyed Insurgent more than Divergent, so hopefully you will too
The Next Always - it was really hard to try and find a NR that you hadn't read yet
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor* - while I like her historicals, LK's contemporaries are good reads as well
3. Batman
Catalyst - I loved the female mc in this as she struggles with life and decisions
Hard Bitten* - I'm waiting impatiently for the next installment in this series to come out, so why don't you try to catch up with me ;)
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
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
Beg for Mercy*
Nightfall*
9. Captain America
Letters From Home - love this WW2 romance
My One and Only - cute read by Kristin Higgins
Finished my first book this month
.I like the Night Huntress series and it looks like the books are getting successively better.
Emily, I'm making your picks now =)
Thank you for the picks!! I think I'll probably end up reading The Departed by Shiloh Walker. I just love her! However, there are a few others that I'm very interested in. I only have one more week before school starts back and I won't have much time to read again, so I'm going to try to get in as much reading as possible, lolRegina wrote: "Tiffany,
Here are your recs! I hope you find something you like, if not, let me know.
1. Superman: A Gentle Rain - I decided for a new to you author.
2. Green Lantern:The Departed - it´s a very ..."
Hi Elke,I finished
and I really enjoyed it. Thoughtful story, good for the soul :)Thanks for the recommendation. I had that one on my kindle for awhile and I needed a little push to finally read it. It's my second by Mitch Albom and he's two for two with me :)
Fran wrote: "Hi Regina!I really enjoyed going through your shelves and picked up a few new titles for myself :)
I hope you find something you like here!
1. Superman:
Wanderlove-you don't have a lot of YA- I ..."
Hi, Fran.
Thanks for the great recs - I put almost all of them in my TBR! - but this month I think I`ll read for sure:
Blade Song and Softly at Sunrise, and maybe I`ll also try The Marked Son and Angelfalland
Shades of Gray
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