Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Hi Amy - have just logged back on :) I'll get your picks out by tonight (that's roughly in the next few hours)...

Thanks Carrie - love the picks! Will let you know which way I want to jump once I get my picks for Amy done :)

For Suzanne. WOW, you have the biggest TBR I've used for PIFM.
1. Book I loved the most that you haven't read: I would say either Rainshadow Road or The Witness. The best book I read last year (my only five star--I'm chintzy with the five star) was A Monster Calls which is a fabulous book but not easy to read.

2. I am most looking forward to reading Gunmetal Magic which is in the stack by my bed.

3. Light happy reading: I really liked Exclusively Yours and I just finished the third book which made me laugh out loud.

4. You haven't read the Charley Davidson series so start with First Grave on the Right.

5. Keep going with the Fever series-they just get better Faefever

6. Just based on the visual--from your TBR the fiery wings on Forgotten Portals: Rise of the Magi caught my eye

Random #925/13631 your TBR Mysteria
From mine #424/472 Love Bomb

Hope there's something here you like!

Whoever I'm picking for, I'm out of town until late the 29th so I probably won't be able to do your picks until the 30th. Sorry. :(

Hey, Nikita! Loved your shelves, you have some great books in there!! Hope you get a few good ones out of these picks :-)

1. Recommend a book that you loved most reading in 2012. I've read some great books this year, but I'm going to have to go with On Dublin Street as (one of) my favorites of the year. I just KNOW you'll enjoy it, too!

2. Recommend a book by an author you are looking forward to read in 2013. Feral Sins is a book that everyone has been raving about, and also one that I can't wait to read.

3. Recommend a light, happy book to start off their New Year. Practice Makes Perfect looks like it's perfect for this rec!

4. Recommend a new-to-them series that you have read and enjoyed. I see Cut & Run on your tbr, so I'm gonna have to go with that one. Even if you're not a m/m fan, this series is amazing! I'll give you a back-up for this one, too. Defying the Odds is the first half of a wonderful two-book series that you've got to read!

5. Recommend a book off their TBR that they should have read but haven't: Gonna have to go with Dark Lover for this one. Great series, and the books get better and better!

6. New Year's Eve Fireworks: Hopeless is a newer book that has been getting TONS of praise. It's on my soon-tbr list, as well.

It's a BRAND New Year! I got Cait and the Devil from your list and Futures and Frosting from mine. Since it's a sequel, I think I can go ahead and throw in Seduction and Snacks, which is a hilarious read!!

MountainKat wrote: "Gigi, here are your picks. I tried not to duplicate my picks, but I just couldn't help myself once or twice... Most of these were on your to-read shelf, but I threw in a few new ones too.

1. Rec..."

OMG you haven't read On Dublin Street *literally faints of shock*
*takes away all your other books and puts this in your head * Read !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best book and best hero ever!!

Karen wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Gigi, here are your picks. I tried not to duplicate my picks, but I just couldn't help myself once or twice... Most of these were on your to-read shelf, but I threw in a few n..."

I'm gonna have to agree with Karen on this!!! :D

Karen wrote: "OMG you haven't read On Dublin Street *literally faints of shock*
*takes away all your other books and puts this in your head * Read !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best book and best hero ever!!"

Nikki wrote: "I'm gonna have to agree with Karen on this!!! :D "

But, but, but, I've been saving it for the 2013 challenges...

Sassafrass wrote: "Whoever I'm picking for, I'm out of town until late the 29th so I probably won't be able to do your picks until the 30th. Sorry. :("

That's cool, Sassafrass. I'm out of town, too, until the 5th, so I won't have a chance to read what you're picking for me anyway until then. :) Perfect!

Traci, I've got some rare time tonight, though, so I'll get your picks up soon! I love that you're an m/m reader!

Karen H. I loved looking through your shelves. We have similar tastes in books, so I hope I found some good choices for you. If you'd like me to re-visit and pick again for you, let me know...

1. Recommend a book that you loved most reading in 2012 Between Sinners and Saints I noticed you've read some M/M. I LOVE Marie Sexton, and this is one of her best. I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier This will make you laugh out loud, cry and sigh. It's a wonderful book, but sadly the author is taking her time to put out the sequel.

2. Recommend a book by an author you are looking forward to read in 2013: I'm looking forward to reading Laini Taylor this year, as the second in her series just came out. I would recommend listening to the first one, Daughter of Smoke and Bone, in audio book. The narrator was tremondous. Additonally J.D. Tyler just came out with a new book that I'm dying to get my hands on and read next month. The first book in the series, Primal Law, was really good.

3. Recommend a light, happy book to start off their New Year: This book you MUST listen to. Bronson Pinchot narrates it and it is HILARIOUS! Think Princess Bride meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid, but 10x better! The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom

4. Recommend a new-to-them series that you have read and enjoyed: The Iron Druid Series, beginning with Hounded. Again, I recommend listening to it instead of reading it. Luke Daniels, the narrator, does stellar performance! In a different light, Julia Quinn is wonderful in historicals. The Duke And I begins the amazing Bridgerton series.

5. Recommend a book off their TBR that they should have read but haven't (ex: Most-hyped book): All have gotten good reviews.Divergent, Vampire Academy, Some Girls Bite

6. New Year's Eve Fireworks - Recommend a book with fire or fireworks on the cover or a HOT new release that they are looking forward to: Gabriel's Inferno, This one was a fave: See Me

It's a BRAND New Year!

Your TBR (#685) My Man Pendleton

My TBR (#718) Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal

hey Carrie! I just wanted to let you know that I an stuck without internet for tonight and most of tomorrow. I will try to get your recommendations tomorrow evening though! sorry for the delay!

Larissa, here are my picks for you! I hope you find something you like, but if not I'd be happy to try again! Happy Reading!


1. This one was tough because there were quite a few books I LOVED this year! I'm gonna go with either Dragon Bound or Easy. Both were 5 star reads for me!

2. For this category I'm gonna go with Lover Unleashed for you! I have not yet read any BDB books but I hear they are awesome so my goal is to start this series this year!

3. This one isn't on any of your lists but it definitely had me laughing and in a great mood when I was done! Seduction and Snacks (Another 5 star read for me) :)

4. I noticed you had a Kristen Ashley book on your tbr shelf, her Colorado Mountain series is one of my all time favorites! The Gamble is the first and a good KA starter book!

5. I have heard lots of yummy things about Once Burned! I have yet to read it, but its on my list as well!

6. Carnival of Souls definitely has fire on the cover! :)

Randoms:
My Shelf: #775 Meg's Moment
Your shelf: #387 Velveteen

MountainKat wrote: "Karen wrote: "OMG you haven't read On Dublin Street *literally faints of shock*
*takes away all your other books and puts this in your head * Read !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best book and best hero ever!..."

Well good thing 2013 is like 3 days away!!! :) It really is an awesome book!!!

** For Sallie **

Hi Sallie, I hope you find a book you like from my list of choices =)


1. Recommend a book that you loved most reading in 2012. It should be one of your favorites of the year.
I was going to recommend The Book Thief to you as it was my number one favorite read this year but I saw you had already read it! So I'm going to give you my second favorite, it's very interesting.


Everlost

2. Recommend a book by an author you are looking forward to read in 2013.

James Patterson is one of my favorite authors, one of my favorite works of his is a The Maximum Ride series. I'm going to recommend the first book of this series and hopefully you like it just as much as I did.


The Angel Experiment


3. Recommend a light, happy book to start off their New Year.

This book is actually on my own TBR list. It's a nice light read that is roughly 150 pages and seems like it will be a cute read.


Mr Poppers Penguins


4. Recommend a new-to-them series that you have read and enjoyed.

I haven't finished this series yet but I will in the new year. It's my Scott Westerfeld and I'm three books in out of the four. I hope you enjoy it as much as I am.


UgliesPrettiesSpecialsExtras


5. Recommend a book off their TBR that they should have read but haven't (ex: Most-hyped book)

I have 2 books for this category. I saw Brisingr which I definitely recommend. I also saw some of the Pretty Little Liar books that I also recommend


6. New Year's Eve Fireworks - Recommend a book with fire or fireworks on the cover or a HOT new release that they are looking forward to.

A great new release this year was this one. I'm reading it in a few weeks once I get some other ones out of the way.


The Casual Vacancy


It's a BRAND New Year!

From my TBR shelf, random.org chose for you the third book of a series. I listed it below for you as well as the first book so that if you might rather read that.

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And from your list:


Swimming Without a Net

Nikki wrote: "Well good thing 2013 is like 3 days away!!! :) It really is an awesome book!!!"

Can't wait!

MountainKat wrote: "Nikki wrote: "Well good thing 2013 is like 3 days away!!! :) It really is an awesome book!!!"

Can't wait!"

Make it your first book of the year and you are all set for an awesome year ! Cheers ! Now bye off to xam :/.

Hi Brandilyn!

I had a blast playing in your bookshelves – way too much stuff there that I want to read…my credit card is crying already and I haven’t even bought anything yet! I tried to make my picks to match your shelves – a healthy dose of m/m with a sprinkling of other stuff, too. I hope you like what I came up with!

1. Recommend a book that you loved most reading in 2012. It should be one of your favorites of the year. A couple from this year that I just loved – Out in the Field and Playing to Win.

2. Recommend a book by an author you are looking forward to read in 2013. A Taste of Love – I read my first book by Andrew Grey this month and really liked it, so I’m sure I’ll be reading more. OR Life Lessons – I haven’t read anything by Kaje Harper yet, but this was recommended to me a couple of months ago and I’m anxious to get to it.

3. Recommend a light, happy book to start off their New Year. Lumberjack In Love – I haven’t read this yet, but have heard it’s very sweet. Or, one of the most lovely, romantic and HOT stories I read this year that also gave me a giant case of the warm and fuzzies is Do Over.

4. Recommend a new-to-them series that you have read and enjoyed. I couldn’t come up with much in the way of m/m that I have read and you haven’t, but I did read Sno Ho recently. I only gave it 3 stars, but the farther away from it I get the more I want to continue the series. Or, if you want to step into some more main-stream contemporary, a couple of my favorite series are Maya Banks’ KGI series, starting with The Darkest Hour, and Shannon Stacey’s Kowalski family series, starting with Exclusively Yours.

5. Recommend a book off their TBR that they should have read but haven't (ex: Most-hyped book). A couple of total opposite choices here: George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series has been around forever, and you have the first few books on your TBR – the first one is A Game of Thrones. Or, a couple in the romance genre that I have been hearing a lot of hype about are The Reluctant Dom and Reflected in You. And even though it's on your wishlist and not your TBR, I can't let this category pass without recommending On Dublin Street. I'm FINALLY getting to this one in January, so it is a buddy read possibility if you're interested.

6. New Year's Eve Fireworks - Recommend a book with fire or fireworks on the cover or a HOT new release that they are looking forward to. Two hot new releases for you: Cherish – I just discovered this was out about a week ago, and I know I will be reading it in January, so it's another possibility for a buddy read. Another option is One True Thing – I don’t know about you, but I’ve been waiting for this to be released since the minute I finished One Small Thing!

It's a BRAND New Year!

And you don't know what's ahead of you. Pick two random books - one from your AND one from your pickee's TBR using random.org to generate the book number. (In the website, the maximum number would be the number of books in the shelf). Ok, no decision-making needed here – from your shelves, Forever in One Second (#128) and from mine, Untamed (#344).

I hope you find something you like, if not let me know and I’ll be more than happy to tiptoe through your shelves some more! :D

Hey Traci! I hope you're able to find something that interests you here. :) If not, let me know and I'll repick for you.


1. Loved in 2012:
Almost Like Being in Love - To really appreciate this book, you've really got to go with the paperback. Since you might not want to buy a paperback, here's another suggestion...
Muscling Through - This is a really sweet story. :)

2. Looking forward to...:
Lover Unbound - Finally, we get Qhuinn and Blay's story this year. I'm really looking forward to it and hope it lives up to expectations!

3. Light and Happy:
My Summer of Wes

4. New Series:
Pride by Shelly Laurenston
The Mane Event - I LOVE this series. It gets better and better and I can't wait to read the next one. :)

5. TBR:
I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier - This is easily one of my two favorite m/m books EVER. It's really amazing and I so, so, so strongly recommend it to you!

6. NYE Fireworks:
Quinn's Hart - This is one of the most feel good stories I've ever read. Cassandra Gold is ALWAYS good for a pick me up and this book is her best.

7. Your TBR:
Kane and Abel

8. My TBR:
Sidecar

Shell wrote: "Karen H. I loved looking through your shelves. We have similar tastes in books, so I hope I found some good choices for you. If you'd like me to re-visit and pick again for you, let me know...

1. ..."

Thanks for the great picks, Shell! The one that jumped out at me immediately is I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier - I've been trying to get to that one for months, so now I've got the perfect excuse. The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom sounds really cute, so that, Some Girls Bite, and Gabriel's Inferno are all on the short list. Some others sound interesting too, but I don't see me making it through more than those four...probably not even that many, but I'll try. Thanks again!

Skandia,
You have so many great books awaiting you on your TBR that it is hard to choose! I love looking at your lists. Here are my picks for you, and if you don't like them, I will be happy to add more titles from your great list!

1. Recommend a book that you loved most reading in 2012. Here are two that I loved this year: The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen and Georgia Bottoms by Mark Childress. They are both really good but in different ways.

2. Recommend a book by an author you are looking forward to read in 2013.
I am really looking forward to reading more by Robyn Carr since I just read the very first one in the Virgin River series. It looks like you are up to #6 in that series, Temptation Ridge, so my suggestion is to continue on with it. I am also looking forward to reading Mystery Man (Dream Man #1) by Kristen Ashley, which I see you also have on your TBR.

3. Recommend a light, happy book to start off their New Year.
I think Janet Evanovich is a good, quick read, and I see you are finishing her #8 in the Stephanie Plum series, so I suggest that you go ahead and read #9 which is To the Nines. Another author who is a good but light read is Jennifer Crusie. One of my favorites by her is Welcome to Temptation.


4. Recommend a new-to-them series that you have read and enjoyed.
I see that you have The Outlander by Diana Gabaldon on your TBR, and I have enjoyed the first two of that series. (I still have the sequels on my TBR as well.) Another series that you have on yours is The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly. My daughter is currently reading that series and really enjoying it.

5. Recommend a book off their TBR that they should have read but haven't.
Two from your list that I really liked: Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel and The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley.

6. New Year's Eve Fireworks - Recommend a book with fire or fireworks on the cover or a HOT new release that they are looking forward to. Here are two from your TBR that involve fire: After the Fire (Firefighter Trilogy #1) by Kathryn Shay and Forged in Fire (Red Hot SEALS #1) by Trish McCallan

It's a BRAND New Year!

And you don't know what's ahead of you. Pick two random books - one from your AND one from your pickee's TBR using random.org to generate the book number. (In the website, the maximum number would be the number of books in the shelf)
From Mine: 45/923: A Slice of Murder (Pizza Lovers #1) by Chris Cavender
From Yours: 263/730: Almost Perfect (Perfect Trilogy #1) by Julia Ortolan

It is a pleasure to be paired with you again. I enjoy looking through your lists and I have seen many titles that I think I would like to read also. Again, if you don't see anything here that you like, please let me know and I will try again.
Happy Reading!!

Breann

I had fun looking through your shelves and I hope you find something intriguing to read.

1. Book I loved this year - All my 5 stars this year were re-reads and my favorite of them is Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie. A good romance with quirky characters and a major misunderstanding about a bet.

2. Book by an author I'm looking forward to read in 2013 - I'm looking forward to Magic Rises, but it isn't out in January, so you really need to read On the Edge by Ilona Andrews. It is one of your favorite authors and this series is almost as good as Kate Daniels. The cover is cheesy, but overlook it and give it a go.

3. Light, happy book - The Rocky Road to Romance by Janet Evanovich. Cute story where the hero will do just about anything for a chance with the heroine.

4. New to You Series - 2 different werewolf series you need to look into: Tempting Danger by Eileen Wilks has police detective Lily Yu who is null and Rule Turner, price of a werewolf tribe working on a crime to prove he didn't do it. Or check out Bitten by Kelley Armstrong. Elena is the only female werewolf and is having trouble adjusting. Clay is one of my all time favorite heroes.

5. Book off your TBR that you NEED to read - Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison had tons of hype and lived up to every bit of it. I'm not usually a fan of the super-alpha male, but Dragos was great and Pia had a few surprises up her sleeve.

6. New Year's Eve Fireworks - I couldn't find a good choice with fire or fireworks, so I went for a book set on New Year's Eve - Not Another New Year's by Christie Ridgeway. Cute romance.

7. Random from my TBR - #260 First Truth by Dawn Cook

8. Random from your TBR - #68 A Bit of Rough by Laura Baumbach

Ty wrote: "Nancy ~ I totally agree with you - a day without reading is a day without air. I hope you like your picks! You have a lot of regular fiction and mystery on your TBR, a pleasant change walking in th..."

Ty,
Thank you for the GREAT picks! I can't wait to get started on them. I am just now finishing up my December PIFM choice, Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh, but as soon as I am finished with it (hopefully tomorrow), I will gather several of these recommendations and begin to read them!

OK Amy - we have quite different reading profiles so I hope I can find something that appeals to you :) Because of this, in some cases I've given you two options. Here are my picks:


1. My most loved book of 2012:
Non-MM: The Art of Racing in the Rain. An audiobook that I loved mid-way through 2012. (Warning: No romance really, and it's a tear-jerker.)
MM: Between Sinners and Saints. This was my absolute favourite book of 2012. Not just a great love story but made me think with a little education along the way.

2. My fav author's book 2013:
Non-MM: Second Sight - I read a lot of Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle books when I first jumped back into romance. I found them very relaxing with a bit of quirkiness. Very mild PNR. Her writing reminds me of Nora Roberts.
MM: Prey - I don't think you are into PNR, but this is a great shifter series from a totally different angle. (MM romance is very lowkey.) I'll be reading book 4.

3. Freshness and light!
Non-MM: How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf or And One Last Thing ... - Molly Harper can't write a bad book. Great one-liners; high on humour and life-observations :)
MM: The Ghost on My Couch - such a cute fun story.

4. New-to-Amy series :)
Extreme Exposure - I think this series might be right up your alley :) Contemporary romance with a dash of mystery.
The Gamble - Kristen Ashley was so close to being our buddy read author for 2013! Give her a go anyway :)

5. Amy's 'must read' TBR:
Perfect Chemistry - I listened to this as an audiobook. Fantastic accent. Beautifully narrated.

6. New Year's Eve Fireworks:
Snapped - this looks pretty hot!
Up to Me - it's not on your TBR list but I'm sure it should be! And it's release date is 6 January :)

It's a BRAND New Year!

7. Amy's TBR: Rolled 5
You have two '5's! So it's either On the Island or Last to Die

8. Jane's TBR: Rolled 182
Why I Love Geeks (LOL)

Carrie wrote: "Hi Jane (PS), here are your picks. I hope you find something you want to read.

1. Recommend a book that you loved most reading in 2012. It should be one of your favorites of the year
Slammed, com..."

Thanks Carrie! Love your selection :)

I'll definitely read (at 26 pages, there's no excuse!) But I'll also read one of these as well:
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~KarenH~ wrote: "Hi Brandilyn!

I had a blast playing in your bookshelves – way too much stuff there that I want to read…my credit card is crying already and I haven’t even bought anything yet! I tried to make my ..."

Awesome picks. How can I decide? I will try to read as many of those as I can.

I know One True Thing, Life Lessons, and Cherish are all going to be read in January as parts of various challenges so I will find at least a couple more of your suggestions as well. I LOVE Andrew Grey, by the way. I am currently working on one from his Love Means... series.

Who knows, I MIGHT even bite the bullet and read a couple of the M/Fs you suggested :)

Brandilyn wrote: "Who knows, I MIGHT even bite the bullet and read a couple of the M/Fs you suggested :)"

Well, I knew some of those would be pretty big stretches for you, but I figured a few might have a chance! :D

Hi Laura,

Your TBR is very impessive and I loved browsing it. Here are your picks. I hope you find something you like.

1. Recommend a book that you loved most reading in 2012. It should be one of your favorites of the year.

Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah
Very emotional book about best friends and twists of life.

Under Wraps by Hannah Jayne
PN surprise-of-the-year book. Fast and funny with very colorful cast of characters and the cover is so misleading.

2. Recommend a book by an author you are looking forward to read in 2013.

Bared to You by Sylvia Day
Loved this book and her writing style is really good. Certainly will read more books by her.

The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole
I'm going to read this book for FAC Challenge in January, so if you are interested we can do BuddyRead. It is supposed to be partly set in Estonia. Could be fun.

3. Recommend a light, happy book to start off their New Year.

The Next Always by Nora Roberts
Nice and happy book. I liked it for a light read.

Driving Mr. Dead by Molly Harper
From your TBR. Looked like a fun read.

4. Recommend a new-to-them series that you have read and enjoyed.

Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
Naked in Death by J.D. Robb

5. Recommend a book off their TBR that they should have read but haven't (ex: Most-hyped book)

The HelpKathryn Stockett
This book is hyped for a reason.

First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones
I have heard so much praise about this book and series. Hope to read this soon, too.

6. New Year's Eve Fireworks - Recommend a book with fire or fireworks on the cover or a HOT new release that they are looking forward to.

Gates of Paradise by Melissa de la Cruz
We both love the series and this new book will be out in January!

fire and flames!

It's a BRAND New Year! It's a BRAND New Year!
#1444 your TBR Exodus by Julie Bertagna
#623 my TBR Lucky by Rachel Vail

Nancy wrote: "Skandia,
You have so many great books awaiting you on your TBR that it is hard to choose! I love looking at your lists. Here are my picks for you, and if you don't like them, I will be happy to ad..."

So many good books, Nancy.
I really want to continue with the Virgin River series, so Temptation Ridge is on my January list for sure.
Georgia Bottoms looks interesting and if I have time, I'll read The Peach Keeper, too.

Thanks again and Happy New Year, Nancy!

Raine here are your picks (I'm missing one and I will keep working on it)Hopefully I did this right, I assumed I was to recommend books I've read...correct? or books I've read that are also on your TBR list??? Sorry for the confusion.

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2) Buddy read-let me know when you get this and we'll start then :)
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5) avg rating 5*
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Random picks
1)From your TBR book # 433
2)From my TBR book # 331

Daffodil

1. Recommend a book that you loved most reading in 2012. It should be one of your favorites of the year.

New York to Dallas by J.D. Robb
I noticed you had read this series and I absolutely love it. This is one of my favourites in the series.

2. Recommend a book by an author you are looking forward to read in 2013.

Maverick by Lora Leigh

I'm really looking forward to reading Lora Leigh this year.

3. Recommend a light, happy book to start off their New Year.
Vision in White by Nora Roberts
It's probably bad to be reccommending the same author but I love Nora roberts and this is a relatively light book.

4. Recommend a new-to-them series that you have read and enjoyed.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson. However given that this is a long one I’m going to also offer A Touch of Crimson by Sylvia Day because I don’t know what your time contraints are.

5. Recommend a book off their TBR that they should have read but haven't (ex: Most-hyped book)

On Dublin Street by Samantha Young
This is very hyped but very good.

6. New Year's Eve Fireworks - Recommend a book with fire or fireworks on the cover or a HOT new release that they are looking forward to.

Fireworks by Cat Johnson

It's a BRAND New Year!

And you don't know what's ahead of you. Pick two random books - one from your AND one from your pickee's TBR using random.org to generate the book number. (In the website, the maximum number would be the number of books in the shelf)

MY TBR- #168 Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright
YOUR TBR- #298 Cruel Enchantment by Anya Bast

Vilda, here are your picks:


1. Recommend a book that you loved most reading in 2012. It should be one of your favorites of the year.
Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison - I got this book in October PIFM challenge and it was a great read.
The Dom Who Loved Me by Lexi Blake - This was one of my absolute favorites this year, with it I discovered a great author and great books.

2. Recommend a book by an author you are looking forward to read in 2013.
Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks - I'm actually more looking forward her KGI series, but you're more of a historical romance reader.
Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout - I'm really looking forward reading this book.

3. Recommend a light, happy book to start off their New Year.
The Bride by Julie Garwood - Her books about Highlanders are excellent.
Guilty Pleasures by Laura Lee Guhrke - This was a very good HR book.

4. Recommend a new-to-them series that you have read and enjoyed.
Beauty Dates the Beast by Jessica Sims - I loved this book and the second one too, I can't wait for the third one to come out.
In the Prince's Bed by Sabrina Jeffries - Beginning of a very good series.

5. Recommend a book off their TBR that they should have read but haven't.
Dark Citadel by Cherise Sinclair - You seemed to like the first book and you just have to continue the series :)
Perfect Chemistry - This book was just excellent and you have to read it.

6. New Year's Eve Fireworks - Recommend a book with fire or fireworks on the cover or a HOT new release that they are looking forward to.
Firelight by Kristen Callihan and Child of Fire by Harry Connolly - I don't know either of them, but they sound interesting.

It's a BRAND New Year!
And you don't know what's ahead of you. Pick two random books - one from your AND one from your pickee's TBR using random.org to generate the book number.
MY TBR - The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter
YOUR TBR - The Taming of the Rake by Kasey Michaels

Hey Elke here are your picks:

1. Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh I had been recommended this so many times and finally read it and loved it.

2. The Fallen Star by Jessica Sorensen This book is a couple of years old but I still haven't read it, but this is a series I plan to get into this year, could be a buddy read if you fancy this one?

3. Ralph's Party by Lisa Jewell this is on both our tbr's and it should be a nice chick lit to start off the new year.

4. Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick I have read the first 2 and enjoyed it, thought you might like some more YA.

5. One Day by David Nicholls I read this this year and loved it, i think it is a must-read.

6. Down to You by M. Leighton A new author and series for you as you have added the first 2 to your tbr.

It's a BRAND New Year!

My TBR: My Invented Life by Lauren Bjorkman
Your TBR: The Wife Of Reilly by Jennifer Coburn

Hope you find something here you like, enjoy.

Vi - great selection categories :) I really enjoyed the parameters when picking for Amy; and then we went random!

Jensine - I think that Vi intended you to select books from Raine's TBR list for at least the categories 5 & 6... And of course one from the random generator.

Hi Fran!
I tried to go through your shelves to get a taste of what you like but you read so much more romance than me it was quite a challenge. Also when I had to chose books I read it was quite tough since you either read it already or didn't have it on any shelf :P I hope you find something nice anyways :) So there it goes:

1. Recommend a book that you loved most reading in 2012. It should be one of your favorites of the year.

Thoughtless by S.C. Stephens

2. Recommend a book by an author you are looking forward to read in 2013.

Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice

3. Recommend a light, happy book to start off their New Year.

I'm the Vampire, That's Why by Michele Bardsley

4. Recommend a new-to-them series that you have read and enjoyed.

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

5. Recommend a book off their TBR that they should have read but haven't (ex: Most-hyped book)

How to Repair a Mechanical Heart by J.C. Lillis

6. New Year's Eve Fireworks - Recommend a book with fire or fireworks on the cover or a HOT new release that they are looking forward to.

Went for a brand new release that's even happening on new year's eve

My Roommate's a Jock? Well, Crap! by Wade Kelly

Brand new year!
Your shelf: 80 - Black Jack by Mari Carr
My shelf: 5 - 1984 by George Orwell

Have fun! Looking forward to hearing from you!

Hi everyone, not sure if this is the right place to ask, but I'm busy selecting my picks for Valerie, but I don't really get how to do the random.org thing. Can somebody please explain how I do this?

Lexa wrote: "hey Carrie! I just wanted to let you know that I an stuck without internet for tonight and most of tomorrow. I will try to get your recommendations tomorrow evening though! sorry for the delay!"

Not a problem, looking forward to seeing what you pick, :)

Hey Paulina
I hope you like the books I chose.

1. Recommend a book that you loved most reading in 2012. It should be one of your favorites of the year.

Slammed by Colleen Hoover

2. Recommend a book by an author you are looking forward to read in 2013.

Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins (I've been looking forward to reading this book by the author)

3. Recommend a light, happy book to start off their New Year.

At First Sight by Nicholas Sparks

4. Recommend a new-to-them series that you have read and enjoyed

Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead (I love this series deeply)



5. Recommend a book off their TBR that they should have read but haven't (ex: Most-hyped book)

(We don't have any books in common here, so I'm picking the one that's on my TBR shelf, too)

The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling

6. New Year's Eve Fireworks - Recommend a book with fire or fireworks on the cover or a HOT new release that they are looking forward to.

A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks

Unearthly by Cynthia Hand

It's a Brand New Year

Your shelf:16- A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare
My shelf:4- Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

Have fun!

Hi Valerie

I had fun browsing your shelves but I had some difficulty picking for you. I hope I did allright, if not I will try again.

1. Recommend a book that you loved most reading in 2012. It should be one of your favorites of the year.
Too bad 2012 was a very bad reading year for me.
The book I liked most (that you haven't already read lol...) was The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter. I also enjoyed The Maze Runner by James Dashner.


2. Recommend a book by an author you are looking forward to read in 2013.

or

3. Recommend a light, happy book to start off their New Year.


4. Recommend a new-to-them series that you have read and enjoyed.


5. Recommend a book off their TBR that they should have read but haven't (ex: Most-hyped book)


6. New Year's Eve Fireworks - HOT new release coming out in January



It's a BRAND New Year!

And you don't know what's ahead of you. Pick two random books - one from your AND one from your pickee's TBR using random.org to generate the book number.
Yours: 211
Mine: 27 (no guarantees here, I haven't read it yet)

Hi Jensine,

Thank you very much for your picks and taking the trouble to go through my extensive and chaotic TBR list. I will be reading for sure.
I would also like to do the buddy read with you for . This book is not available in The Netherlands, but I can order it from bookdepository. Shipment will take over ten days though, so maybe we can set a date after I received this. I'll let you know when I have got it.

Skandia wrote: "Hi Laura,

Your TBR is very impessive and I loved browsing it. Here are your picks. I hope you find something you like.

1. Recommend a book that you loved most reading in 2012. It should be one o..."

Thanx Skandia for picking me..There's so many good books to choose from :) I'll try reading at least one of the following books

Hey Tiffany,

I will post your picks by tonight. Sorry for the delay. I'm on the road!

Thanks for patience,
Roxy

Hey Ty.
We have lots in common and that made it hard to pick for you but i had fun picking , i hope you like it .

1. Recommend a book that you loved most reading in 2012. It should be one of your favorites of the year.


2. Recommend a book by an author you are looking forward to read in 2013.
by John Green

3. Recommend a light, happy book to start off their New Year.


4. Recommend a new-to-them series that you have read and enjoyed.
, and

5. Recommend a book off their TBR that they should have read but haven't (ex: Most-hyped book)


6. New Year's Eve Fireworks - Recommend a book with fire or fireworks on the cover or a HOT new release that they are looking forward to.


It's a BRAND New Year!
My TBR

Your TBR

Hello Lexa!

Here are my picks for you :)

1. The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf

2. Significance

3. Take a Chance on Me

4. How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire

5. Thoughtless

6. New Year's Eve Fireworks - Gabriel's Inferno

It's a BRAND New Year!

Blood Bound from your TBR &

The Unquiet from mine



Here's wishing you a Happy new year! ENJOY! :D

Jane (PS) wrote: "Carrie wrote: "Hi Jane (PS), here are your picks. I hope you find something you want to read.

1. Recommend a book that you loved most reading in 2012. It should be one of your favorites of the yea..."

Jane, I really liked Wacky Wednesday!

Penney wrote: "Hi Irina! I'll be picking for you this month and I've already had a peek at your shelves. This is gonna be fun *rubbing hands together*! Unfortunately I'm under the weather tonight and off to be..."

No Problem! Can't wait! *ear-to-ear grin*

Paulina wrote: "Hi Fran!
I tried to go through your shelves to get a taste of what you like but you read so much more romance than me it was quite a challenge. Also when I had to chose books I read it was quite to..."

Thanks Paulina! You did a good job with my shelves :)

I am going to read either , , or

Diane ~Firefly~ I hope you like your picks. I was challenging to pick for you since our reading tastes are very different. Let me know if you want me to try again :)


1. Recommend a book that you loved most reading in 2012. It should be one of your favorites of the year. I noticed you've read some of Kristen Ashley's books and enjoyed them. The Gamble was one of my favorites that I read in 2012.

2. Recommend a book by an author you are looking forward to read in 2013. Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks is the first book in her newest series and I'm looking forward to the next one. This was also one of my 5 star reads in 2012.

3. Recommend a light, happy book to start off their New Year. The Cat's Meow by Emily Carmichael looks good. I even added it to my list LOL

4. Recommend a new-to-them series that you have read and enjoyed. The Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig is AMAZING! It's just the right combination of mystery, romance and humor. I think you'll like it :)

5. Recommend a book off their TBR that they should have read but haven't (ex: Most-hyped book) I know Bared to You by Sylvia Day isn't on your TBR, but it's a really good book that has received a lot of hype. Gideon and Eva are so broken and bring out the worst in each other, but you can see they love one another and try to work their problems out so they can be good for themselves and the other.

6. New Year's Eve Fireworks - Recommend a book with fire or fireworks on the cover or a HOT new release that they are looking forward to. I'm not sure if these are a "must read in order" series, but you had this one on your TBR Chains of Fire by Christina Dodd and there's fire on the cover ;) HOWEVER, I'm also going to put Red Velvet Revenge by Jenn McKinlay on here cause you've read the rest of the series and liked it and this was the newest one (I need to catch up on that series too LOL)

It's a BRAND New Year!

And you don't know what's ahead of you. Pick two random books - one from your AND one from your pickee's TBR using random.org to generate the book number. (In the website, the maximum number would be the number of books in the shelf)
Your TBR 513/637 Under Wraps by Hannah Jayne
My TBR 4411/5795My Lady Madness by Michele Hauf

Hi Ruth Ann, here are the picks that I have chose for you:)

1. Recommend a book that you loved most reading in 2012. It should be one of your favorites of the year.
A Dog's Purpose

2. Recommend a book by an author you are looking forward to read in 2013.
I've Got Your Number

3. Recommend a light, happy book to start off their New Year.
I Heart New York

4. Recommend a new-to-them series that you have read and enjoyed.
The Duke And I

5. Recommend a book off their TBR that they should have read but haven't (ex: Most-hyped book)
Bared to You

6. New Year's Eve Fireworks - Recommend a book with fire or fireworks on the cover or a HOT new release that they are looking forward to.
I noticed you have read a book from Megan Hart and I would recommend The Space Between Us

7. Random from my TBR #161
The Girl Who Chased the Moon

8. Random from your TBR #521
Devoured

Joyce wrote: "Hi Nairbelle, here are your picks for the month. I hope you find something you like.

1. Recommend a book that you loved most reading in 2012. Covet I really loved this one. You don't need to have ..."

Great picks! I had a hard time narrowing it down but I think I'm going to go with Something from the Nightside :) Thank you!