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2024 August Pick-It-For-Me Challenge
TIPS TO MAKE THE CHALLENGE ENJOYABLE FOR EVERYONE!Pickees
✱ To help your picker understand the type of books you like or are currently reading, please make sure your ‘read’ shelf is up to date. You can create shelves for books you DNFed (Did Not Finish) or authors that don’t work for you as well as favorite books and authors. In addition, you might consider updating your profile. You can include info about your favorite books, authors, genres, themes or tropes (or themes/tropes you dislike – i.e. secret baby).
✱ Please do not specify likes/dislikes in the sign-up thread. This information will not be included in the pairings and your pickee may not see your message and does not need to rely on that information when making picks.
Pickers
✱ Please remember this is primarily a romance readers group. Thus, most, if not all, of your picks should be romance. There are various sub genres within the romance category - Contemporary, Historical, Paranormal, Romantic Suspense, Erotica, M/M, Urban Fantasy. If your pickee reads a wide variety, you could add a non-romance as a choice.
✱ You will be using 8 picking rules to select books for you pickee. Choose at least 4 new titles for your pickee. These can be brand new to them (not found on any of their shelves) or a book found on their shelves if they've never read any of the author's work previously. The remaining 4 titles should come from your pickee's tbr, with a minimum of one from their preferred shelves if provided. Be sure to pick at least one book for each picking rule, but please limit your picks to no more than two books per rule as sometimes having too many options is worse than too few.
✱ Please remember when you are giving new recommendations, you are not limited to titles that you have read. You can choose books that are new releases, on your tbr, or titles you looked up on Goodreads or Amazon that you think your pickee would enjoy.
A few hints to help with book selection:
✱ Check the book’s publishing date. Select "date pub" from the checkbox selections and save.
✱ Check pickee's personalized shelves, especially their exclusive shelves. A personalized shelf is one the member has created. (e.g., 'to read next', 'favorites' ‘didn’t like’)
✱ Make sure the books you choose are not on their 'read' shelf. Just because it isn't rated doesn't mean it wasn't read.
✱ Look at your pickee's 'read' shelf and see what genres they have recently read or read the most. Reviewing their ‘read’ shelf might help you in choosing something they are interested in reading right now.
✱ If your pickee reads lots of books in a genre you are not familiar with (erotic romance, GLBT, YA, etc.) Contact the Mods or the month's organizer for guidance.
✱ Include a variety of books (e.g., shorter page count, new addition to their 'to-read' shelf, an older book on their 'to-read' shelf) This variety gives your pickee options when choosing the book or books they will be reading this month. Use the sort feature within their shelves to determine date a book was added, published or read; page numbers, ratings, etc.
If you want to volunteer to make repicks:
✱ We love that you want to help out, but please remember those who need picks have been waiting for a long time already. Please only volunteer if you are able to make the repicks within a few hours of the deadline. Thank you!
**You do not need to include a preferred shelf if you would like to use your tbr shelf.If you have a preferred shelf, PLEASE include the link with it when you post it in this thread. It really helps the hosts when listing the participants and pairings. Thank you!!
2024 August PIFM Challenge - Pairings*I apologize for the unpretty links- they are correct and reflect your preferred shelves
Please pick for the person beneath you. The last person picks for the first person, so Sonja picks for NancyH.
*= picks given
*NancyH https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
*Mamacita https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
*LaurLa https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
*Carina https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
*SunnyCAGirl https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
*HeatherMarie https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
*Carrie https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
*Fran https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
*KathyD https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
*MountainKat https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
*Sonja https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Remember to pick a minimum of four NEW books and four from your pickee's TBR or preferred shelf. Please limit your picks to no more than two new to your pickee and two from their preferred shelf (or TBR) for each rule, since sometimes too many choices can be as bad as too few!
2024 August PIFM Challenge - Picking RulesAugust is Read A Romance Month. It has been celebrated since 2013 for romance readers to celebrate their love of love and the romance writers who create them.
Below are eight different sub-genres of Romance. Please select your books for your pickee based upon these categories.
**Please feel free to decide from the blurb/synopsis if the book fits, if you don't want to or can't use the tags.
Recommend a book (or two) from each category below:
1, Humorous Romance
* a book that is tagged 'humor' or 'funny' or
* a book with a cover or title that makes you smile
2. Stranded Romance
* a book with a character who gets stuck somewhere (island, cabin, elevator, etc.) or is tagged 'stranded' or 'stuck' or 'marooned' or
* a book that has over 300 pages (to read if you get stranded)
3. Opposites Attract Romance
* a book with a couple that seem very different (shy/outgoing, virgin/experienced, older/younger, etc.) or tagged 'opposites' or 'opposites attract' or
* a book with the letter O or A in the title or author's name
4. Friends to Lovers Romance
* a book tagged 'friends to lovers' or
* a book you think you or your pickee will fall in love with
5. Vampire or Werewolf Romance
* a paranormal or urban fantasy book or
* a book with hair or teeth on the cover
6. Second Chances Romance
* a book tagged 'second chances' or has a couple who are trying to work out their issues or
* a book that has the number 2 in the publishing date or page count
7. Insta-love Romance
* a book with an obsessive character or tagged 'insta-love' or
* a book you think your pickee would love to read just by looking at the cover or title
8. Suspense or Mystery Romance
* a romantic suspense or mystery romance or
* a book by an author you or your pickee has not read yet
I'm in. I couldn't participate last month because we were traveling and I didn't have reliable internet service, so I am eager to jump back in to this challenge!
Nancy H wrote: "I'm in. I couldn't participate last month because we were traveling and I didn't have reliable internet service, so I am eager to jump back in to this challenge!"Welcome back NancyH!
I’m in! I’ve missed a few months, but glad to be back at it!
SunnyCAGirl wrote: "I’m in! I’ve missed a few months, but glad to be back at it!"Welcome back SunnyCAGirl!
Updated to here! Welcome everyone :)
Got everyone to here. My computer was giving me a hard time with saving the links to the shelves so I had to switch to my phone. I will make it pretty later 🙂
Sign ups closedRules and pairings posted in a few minutes
Pairings and Rules posted in messages 5 and 6…..happy picking!!
Hi Kat! It’s always a treat to pick for you. I do believe I found eight new books for you! I listened to them all on audio and loved them. I hope you enjoy your rereads and are able to find some new favorites.🤣 Humorous Romance 🤣
Betwixt, Darynda Jones — tagged humor (tbr)
A Daughter of Fair Verona, Christina Dodd — title makes me smile (new)
🏝 Stranded Romance 🏝
Bring Me Home for Christmas, Robyn Carr — character is stranded (tbr)
Inheritance, Nora Roberts — 400+ page book (new)
🧲 Opposites Attract Romance 🧲
The Backup Bride Proposal, Jaci Burton — opposites attract romance (tbr)
End of Story, Kylie Scott — ‘O’ in the title and opposites attract romance (new)
🤝 Friends-to-Lovers Romance 🤝
The House in the Cerulean Sea, T.J. Klune — book you love (tbr)
Hello Stranger, Kathrine Center — tagged friends-to-lovers (new)
🧛🏼♀️Vampire or Werewolf Romance 🧛🏼♀️
A Farewell to Charms, Molly Harper — tagged urban fantasy (tbr)
Fashion Jungle, Kathy Ireland & Rachel Van Dyken — hair on the cover (new)
💞 Second-Chance Romance 💞
Kiss of Snow, Nalini Singh — ‘2’ in the publishing date and page count (tbr)
Till Death, Jennifer L. Armentrout — second-chance romance (new)
💥 Insta-Love Romance 💥
Highlander Untamed, Monica McCarty — think you’ll like it (tbr)
Challenge, Amy Daws — tagged insta-love (new)
🕵️♀️ Suspense or Mystery Romance 🕵️♀️
Holiday in Death, J.D. Robb — tagged romantic suspense (tbr)
The Simple Wild, K.A. Tucker — new-to-you author (new)
Mama's Picking for LaurLa
1. Humorous Romance
TBR ~The Takeover 
New ~ Butterfly Bayou2. Stranded Romance
TBR ~ Adverse Possession
NEW ~ Broken Bonds3. Opposites Attract Romance
TBR ~ Out of Control
NEW ~ Lords of Pain4. Friends to Lovers Romance
TBR ~ Shut Up and Kiss Me 
NEW ~ Third Son's a Charm5. Vampire or Werewolf Romance
TBR ~ Origins of an Academy Bully
NEW ~ Justice Ascending6. Second Chances Romance
TBR ~ Rock Chick Rematch
NEW ~ Wolf7. Insta-love Romance
TBR ~ Driven
NEW ~ Improper8. Suspense or Mystery Romance
TBR ~ Payback in Death
NEW ~ Protecting Caroline
Carrie’s Picks for AugustHi Carrie here are your picks for August. Sorry for going so hard on Raybourn. Hope you find something good to read!
1.Humorous Romance
TBR: Soulless (FMC is very cheeky)
New: The Ides of April (funny)
2. Stranded Romance
TBR: Emergency Contact (MMC described as “stuck”)
New: Happy Trail (stranded character)
3. Opposites Attract Romance
TBR: The Sun Is Also a Star (opposites attract)
New: American Royalty (opposites attract)
4. Friends to Lovers Romance
TBR: Heartstopper: Volume Three (you gave Vol 1 & 2, 5 & 4 stars respectively so hopefully you will like this one too!)
New: First to Burn (Friends to lovers)
5. Vampire or Werewolf Romance
TBR: Belladonna (paranormal)
New: Choosing Theo (paranormal/fantasy….it's really scifi but I’m tossing it in with them. It’s a fun series)
6. Second Chances Romance
TBR: Lessons in Chemistry (pub 2022)
New: City of Jasmine (couple working through some issues)
7. Insta-love Romance
TBR: A Murder in Time (FMC is obsessed with investigating to find the truth)
New: Hard Time (insta love)
8. Suspense or Mystery Romance
TBR: Silent on the Moor (mystery)
New: Hot Point (suspense)
Hi KathyD!!Here are your picks for August…..I hope you find something you love!!
🤣 Humorous 🤣
Tbr- Two for the Dough
New- The Way I Hate Him
🏝 Stranded Romance 🏝
Tbr- Night Broken - 353 pages
New- Kiss and Don't Tell- stranded
🧲 Opposites Attract Romance 🧲
Tbr- Unbreak My Heart - O and A in author name
New- When Grumpy Met Sunshine - opposites attract
🤝 Friends-to-Lovers Romance 🤝
Tbr- Boss Man Bridegroom — book I loved that I think you will love
New- Dark Fancy - series I think you will love- smexy historicals
🧛🏼♀️Vampire or Werewolf Romance 🧛🏼♀️
Tbr- BOOKED: A Collection of RomCom Novellas for Book Lovers - hair on cover
New- The Summer Book Club - hair
💞 Second-Chance Romance 💞
Tbr- Homecoming King - second chances
New- Vacation Wars - 427 pages
💥 Insta-Love Romance 💥
Tbr- Seduction in Session - kind of love the title
New- Give Me Butterflies - love this title and cover
🕵️♀️ Suspense or Mystery Romance 🕵️♀️
Tbr- Indigo Ridge - mystery
New- Diamond in the Rough - romantic suspense
Happy Reading !!
Hi Mamacita, I have a houseful of unexpected company this weekend, but I will get your picks up as soon as I can. Thank you in advance for your patience!
Nancy H wrote: "Hi Mamacita, I have a houseful of unexpected company this weekend, but I will get your picks up as soon as I can. Thank you in advance for your patience!"
No worries Nancy! Have a great weekend! We are off to see a movie.
Fran wrote: "Hi KathyD!!Here are your picks for August…..I hope you find something you love!!
🤣 Humorous 🤣
Tbr- Two for the Dough
New- The Way I Hate Him
🏝 Stranded Romance 🏝..."
thank, Fran!
NancyH picks for AugustHi NancyH! Always love browsing your TBR and picking for you. Hope you find a few here that you enjoy!
1. Humorous Romance
TBR: Excuse Me While I Disappear: Tales of Midlife Mayhem (tagged humor/title makes me smile) This sounds great!
NEW: Remarkably Bright Creatures (title/cover makes me smile) My mom actually recommended this one to me and it was surprisingly really good. I recommend the audiobook if you can get it as the narrator did a great job. An interesting perspective and fascinating mystery-ish read!
2. Stranded Romance
TBR: Love at First Book (MC on an island, character ‘stranded’ with writers block)
NEW: The Layover (stuck) Great summer read and fun HEA!
3. Opposites Attract Romance
TBR: Romancing the Duke (Opposites) I read this years ago and it still sticks in my mind as a delightful romance of two opposites. Had to pull it up on your TBR!
NEW: It Happened One Autumn (opposites attract) I saw you had read the first book in this series, but this one is my favorite of them all. Probably because there’s an American, but also because I love when snobby men fall in love!
4. Friends to Lovers Romance
TBR: The Littlest Library (sounds like a heartwarming book to fall in love with) Aaaand added to my TBR!
NEW: The Friend Zone (friends to lovers) Really enjoyed this sweet romance!
5. Vampire or Werewolf Romance
TBR: Tangled Up in You (Hair on cover)
NEW: The Simple Wild (Hair on cover) Loved this whole series!
6. Second Chances Romance
TBR: The Paradise Problem (couple working things out, 2 in page count)
NEW: The Lost Summers of Newport (2 in pub date) This one surprised me and held its secrets until the very end.
7. Insta-love Romance
TBR: The American Roommate Experiment (MC ‘stalking’/obsessed with hero)
TBR: Paris is Always a Good Idea (Love the cover and title) Looks like this one is on your TBR so I’m bumping it up. Paris is always a good idea and this was a great ‘awakening’ story.
8. Suspense or Mystery Romance
TBR: Murder on the Vine (Mystery)
NEW: Identity (suspense) I swear I’ve recommended this one every month since I read it. It was fabulous and had me going all the way to the end!
Happy reading!
Carina... I'll get your picks up later today!
Hi Mamacita, Here are your picks for August. We don't have a lot of books in common but I tried to pick ones that I think you will like. It was fun looking through your shelves.
Humorous Romance: Cover that makes me smile - Just So You Know, I Don't Work Fridays; funny story (literally) - Funny Story
Stranded Romance: Someone stranded - Finding Elodie; Over 300 pages (really good!) - The Library of Borrowed Hearts
Opposites Attract Romance: Two with very different main characters- The Burnout and The Devil Is a Marquess
Friends to Lovers Romance: Two I think you will really like - The Truth About Lord Stoneville and A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder
Vampire or Werewolf Romance: Two paranormal - Psycho Shifters and The Great Witch of Brittany
Second Chances Romance: Second chance (and really good!) - The Breakaway; Book with number 2 in pub date (January 26, 2021) - Dominate
Insta-love Romance: Obsessive character - The Pucking Wrong Number; One I think you might like by the title - The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies
Suspense or Mystery Romance: Romantic suspense and mystery - Searching for Heather and The Dead Guy Next Door (This is a hilarious mystery/romance that happens to be set in Harrisburg, a town near where I live! I liked this one so much that I have already bought the next two in the series!)
Happy Reading!
Hi Sonja,Thank you so much for the excellent picks! You always do a great job for me, and I can't wait to get started!
Sonja wrote: "NancyH picks for August
Hi NancyH! Always love browsing your TBR and picking for you. Hope you find a few here that you enjoy!
1. Humorous Romance
TBR:
[book:Excuse Me While I Disappear..."
Nancy H wrote: "Hi Mamacita, Here are your picks for August. We don't have a lot of books in common but I tried to pick ones that I think you will like. It was fun looking through your shelves.
Humorous Romanc..."
Thank you so much Nancy. I think you picked great books!
☘KathyD☘ wrote: "Hi Kat! It’s always a treat to pick for you. I do believe I found eight new books for you! I listened to them all on audio and loved them. I hope you enjoy your rereads and are able to find some ne..."Kathy, thank you for the great picks! I can't wait for August now. 📖
Sonja, I will get your picks up this afternoon. Weird and busy week... 😳
SunnyCAGirl,Here are your picks. Happy reading!
Humorous romance
TBR - Funny Feelings
New - Funny Story
Stranded romance
TBR - Ravishing in Red
New - Desperate Duchesses
Opposites Atrract romance
TBR - A Holiday by Gaslight
New - A Game of Hearts
Friends to Lovers romance
TBR - A Lady's Formula for Love
New - To Have and to Hoax
Vampire/Werewolf romance
TBR - Slave to Sensation
New - Once Burned
Second Chances romance
TBR - The Duke's Marriage of Convenience
New - A Love Match for the Marquess
Insta-Love romance
TBR - The Duke's Captive
New - Notorious Pleasures
Suspense/Mystery romance
TBR - Finlay Donovan Is Killing It
New - The Maid
Hi Sonja! Sorry for the delay, I hope I founds books to make it worth the wait. 🤞🏼1, Humorous Romance
NEW: Getting Real by Emma Chase
TBR: Witches Get Stitches by Juliette Cross
2. Stranded Romance
NEW: The Matchmaker's Mistletoe Mission by Jaci Burton
TBR: Mile High with a Vampire by Lynsay Sands
3. Opposites Attract Romance
NEW: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
TBR: The Devil and the Heiress by Harper St. George
4. Friends to Lovers Romance
NEW: Death in Kew Gardens by Jennifer Ashley
TBR: Igniting Ivy by Samantha Christy
5. Vampire or Werewolf Romance
NEW: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
TBR: Vampire Moon by J.R. Rain
6. Second Chances Romance
NEW: The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
TBR: Recipe for Second Chances by Ali Rosen
7. Insta-love Romance
NEW: A Daughter of Fair Verona by Christina Dodd
TBR: In the Likely Event by Rebecca Yarros
8. Suspense or Mystery Romance
NEW: Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare
TBR: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
Happy Reading!
Here you go Fran, I had to look for your link, you had Sonja's for yours.happy reading!!
1, Humorous Romance
TBR: The A.I. Who Loved Me
New:When Grumpy Met Sunshine
2. Stranded Romance
TBR:A Wedding in the Sun
New:Credence
3. Opposites Attract Romance
TBR:Frisky Connections
New:I Hope This Doesn't Find You
4. Friends to Lovers Romance
TBR:Tempting Her Best Friend
New:Little Stranger
5. Vampire or Werewolf Romance
TBR:Hot Vampire Kiss
New:Ghost 19
6. Second Chances Romance
TBR:Love on the Line
New:Summer Ever After
7. Insta-love Romance
TBR:All over You
New:Stalked by Seduction and Shadows
* a book with an obsessive character or tagged 'insta-love' or
* a book you think your pickee would love to read just by looking at the cover or title
8. Suspense or Mystery Romance
TBR:Castaways
New:Chastely Bitten
* a romantic suspense or mystery romance or
* a book by an author you or your pickee has not read yet
HeatherMarie wrote: "Carrie’s Picks for AugustHi Carrie here are your picks for August. Sorry for going so hard on Raybourn. Hope you find something good to read!
1.Humorous Romance
TBR: Soulless (FMC ..."
Thank You!
Thank you so much Carrie! I love the sound of a bunch of your new picks for me! I’m sorry about the link…thank you for searching mine out 😊
LaurLa wrote: "Carina... I'll get your picks up later today!"Obviously I lied! So sorry... the days just got away from me. I'll get your picks first thing tomorrow (7/29).
Carina!! Here are your picks finally - I apologize for the delay. Hope you find something (or somethings) to enjoy!1. Humorous Romance
💜TBR💜The Rule Book
💜NEW💜Neanderthal Seeks Human
2. Stranded Romance
💜TBR💜The Layover
💜NEW💜Hearts in Darkness
3. Opposites Attract Romance
💜TBR💜Secretly Yours
💜NEW💜Roman Crazy
4. Friends to Lovers Romance
💜TBR💜The Seaside Library
💜NEW💜Book Boyfriend
5. Vampire or Werewolf Romance
💜TBR💜Hotel Magnifique💜paranormal
💜NEW💜The Vampire's Mail Order Bride
6. Second Chances Romance
💜TBR💜The Backtrack
💜NEW💜Recipe for Second Chances
7. Insta-love Romance
💜TBR💜Too Hot to Handle
💜NEW💜Fierce
8. Suspense or Mystery Romance
💜TBR💜Deep in the Alaskan Woods
💜NEW💜Identity
Mamacita aka MawMaw wrote: "Mama's Picking for LaurLa
1. Humorous Romance
TBR ~The Takeover New ~ Butterfly Bayou..."
These look great, Mama!!! Looking forward to August 😁
MountainKat wrote: "Hi Sonja! Sorry for the delay, I hope I founds books to make it worth the wait. 🤞🏼1, Humorous Romance
NEW: Getting Real by Emma Chase
TBR: Witches Get Stitches by ..."
Thank you so much, MountainKat! These look great and I already have holds on several from my library. Thank you!
Nancy H wrote: "Hi Sonja,Thank you so much for the excellent picks! You always do a great job for me, and I can't wait to get started!
Sonja wrote: "NancyH picks for August
Hi NancyH! Always love browsing your..."
Aw thank you, glad you like them! Enjoy!
Hello, Heather Marie,I hope you enjoy your picks! We had a similar taste in books when I went to compare, although you have many more on your "read" list. I hope that you'll find something you love.
1, Humorous Romance
* a book that is tagged 'humor' or 'funny' or
Failure to Match by Kyra Parsi (tbr)
* a book with a cover or title that makes you smile
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree (that title makes me smile) (tbr)
2. Stranded Romance
* a book with a character who gets stuck somewhere (jail!)
The Perils of Pleasure by Julie Anne Long (tbr)
* a book that has over 300 pages (to read if you get stranded)
House of Earth and Blood, Crescent City by Sarah J. Maas (new) (803 pages!)
3. Opposites Attract Romance
* a book with a couple that seem very different (responsible/not responsible)
Ten Things I Hate About the Duke by Loretta chase (new)
* a book with the letter O or A in the title or author's name
One Night Is Never Enough by Anne Mallory (new)
4. Friends to Lovers Romance
* a book you think you or your pickee will fall in love with
Love at First by Kate Clayborn (new) (think you’ll fall in love with it.)
The Taming of a Highlander by Elisa Braden (new) (think you’ll fall in love with it!)
5. Vampire or Werewolf Romance
* a paranormal or urban fantasy book or
The Lady and the Orc by Finley Fenn (tbr)
The Kindred Spirits Supper Clubb by Amy E. Reichert (tbr)
6. Second Chances Romance
* a book that has the number 2 in the publishing date or page count
Hotheadby Stella Rhys (new) (2 in date)
Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail by Ashley Herring Blake (tbr) (2 in date)
7. Insta-love Romance
* a book with an obsessive character or tagged 'insta-love' or
American Queen by Sierra Simone (lots of obsession) (new)
* a book you think your pickee would love to read just by looking at the cover or title
The Heiress Gets a Duke by Harper St. George, (beautiful cover) (new)
8. Suspense or Mystery Romance
* a romantic suspense or mystery romance or
The Sugared Game by KJ Charles (tbr)
Honeytrap by Aster Glenn Gray (tbr)
Thanks so much for the picks, Carina. I'm excited to get reading!Carina wrote: "SunnyCAGirl,
Here are your picks. Happy reading!
Humorous romance
TBR - Funny Feelings
New - Funny Story
[bookcover:Funny Sto..."
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What is the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge?
The Pick-It-For-Me Challenge (PIFM) is a reading challenge where each participant gives and receives book recommendations based on a given a set of rules. The assignment method and book selection rules change each month so it’s always new and always different.
The idea of the PIFM challenge is that you will get new-to-you books and authors selected for you as well as a push to read some books that have been lingering on your shelves. You may not be interested in the new books recommended, which is why you also get a minimum of four books from your shelf.
You only have to read ONE book to complete this challenge!
After signups are closed, your names and any extra info will go into the super secret PIFM randomizer and it will select someone for you to recommend books to and someone to give you recommendations. This list will be posted along with any specific picking rules for the month.
In order to participate you need to either HAVE YOUR PROFILE SET TO PUBLIC (preferable), or friend the person giving you recommendations. PLEASE NOTE: if you choose to keep your profile private, it is your responsibility to send a friend request to the person picking for you as soon as possible after the matchups are posted. Whether your profile is private or not, it is also very important that your profile be set to receive Private Messages (PMs) in case anyone needs to reach out to you (mods, organizer etc.)
Everything gets done in this thread so be sure to come back often!!!
Repicks:
You can ask for repicks if:
✱ The books picked for you are not yet released.
✱ If you have already read the chosen book(s) and they are on your ‘read’ shelf.
✱ If you did not receive four picks from your ‘to-read’ shelf, with at least one from your preferred shelf.
You may NOT ask for repicks because:
✱ A book is not available at your library.
✱ A genre or author you don’t enjoy.
INFORMATION NEEDED TO SIGN UP
No question this month, just a sign up in the thread
✱✱ If you have a preferred shelf, please list it along with your pick! ✱✱
IMPORTANT DATES
Sign ups will remain open until July 25, 11 am US EDT)
You’ll have until July 30th, 11 am US EDT) to make your recommendations.
Please do not start reading your book(s) until the first of the month. You then have the entire month to read your pick(s) and give some feedback.
If you’re new please read the PIFM Guidelines and FAQ . If you have any questions that are not addressed there, please feel free to ask!
✱Please note that late sign ups will be included at the host's discretion and no one will be included after re-picks are assigned!✱