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2021 December PIFM Challenge

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
Please sign up in this thread with the answer to the following question:

✱✱Which answer most closely represents you in December?✱✱

A. I'm mostly an online shopper
B. I like to go to the stores but early, before it gets too crowded
C. I shop last minute and battle the crowds!

(Don't worry, I will be combining groups to make them larger.)

✱✱ If you have a preferred shelf, please list it along with your pick! ✱✱

IMPORTANT DATES
Sign ups will remain open until November 24 ( 7 pm US EST)

You’ll have until November 29 ( 7 pm US EST) 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!✱

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!!

2021 December PIFM Challenge - Participants

(view spoiler)[A. I'm mostly an online shopper
Chris- want to read
LaurLa-04 pick me please
MountainKat- to read asap
Maddielucy(Patti)- pofm
KathyD- pick shelf audio
Billy
Vanessa- pick it for me
Sassafrass
Nidhi-pick it for me

B. I like to go to the stores but early, before it gets too crowded
Sonja- link to be added
Carina- bookshelved
NancyH
Fran- PIFM Shelf
Mary-Megan- pifm
Sampada- pick it for me

C. I shop last minute and battle the crowds!
Romanticbookworm- pick for me (hide spoiler)]

2021 December PIFM Challenge - Pairings

Please pick for the person below you in the list. The last person in the group will pick for the first person. For example: LaurLa picks for Billy and Mary-Megan picks for LaurLa.

For everyone's enjoyment and fairness to all participants, please have your picks posted before the deadline:

Picks are due November 29th (7 pm US EST)


*LaurLa-04 pick me please
Billy
*MountainKat- to read asap
*NancyH
*Maddielucy(Patti)- pofm
*KathyD- pick shelf audio
* Nidhi-pick it for me
*Sonja- pifm
*Romanticbookworm- pick for me
*Sassafrass
*Carina- bookshelved
*Chris- want to read
*Vanessa- pick it for me
*Fran- PIFM Shelf
*Sampada- pick it for me
*Mary-Megan- pifm

Repicks- *NancyH picks for Rebecca

2021 December PIFM Challenge - Picking Rules


December and the holiday season can look different (and similar) all over the world. Here are the 7 Continents and one holiday that is celebrated in each -

1. Europe- Joyeux Noël, France!
On Christmas Eve, children put their shoes out near the fireplace in the hopes that Père Noël (Santa Claus) will fill the shoes with gifts.
*Recommend a 'hot' book OR
*Recommend a book with the color orange or shoes on the cover or a light source on the cover (flame, candle, sun, etc.)

2. Asia- Shubh Deepavali, India!
Diwali is the triumph of good over evil, or light over darkness.
*Recommend a book with a 'good' or 'evil' character OR
*Recommend a book with a dark cover or a 'light' feel to the story (i.e. humorous, sweet)

3. North America- Happy Hanukkah, United States!
Reciting prayers, lighting a menorah with candlelight, and eating lots of traditional food stretch for eight nights during Hanukkah.
*Recommend a book with the number '8' in the page count, publishing date or series number OR
*Recommend a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover or in the story.

4. Africa- Nkwagaliza Sekukkulu, Uganda!
In Uganda, Christmas is referred to as Sekukkulu. Held over December 24 and 25, this holiday is about food and family.
*Recommend a book with family in the story or a book with two or more books in its series OR
*Recommend a book with red, yellow or black on the cover (the colors of the Ugandan flag)

5. South America- Feliz Navidad, Venezuela!
Christmas time in Venezuela lasts nearly a month!
*Recommend a longer book OR
*Recommend a book that has been sitting on their tbr for a long time

6. Australia- Merry Christmas, Australia!
Grab the sunscreen because it is actually summertime in Australia during the holidays!
*Recommend a book set during the summer or published in a warm month OR
*Recommend a shorter book (it feels like the summer goes too fast!)

7. Antarctica- Happy New Year, Antarctica!
To ring in each New Year, the scientists go out in the tundra and physically adjust the marker for the Geographic South Pole, to pinpoint the Earth’s axis of rotation.
*Recommend a book with a character who works with their hands (i.e. nurse, doctor, chef, welder, construction worker, artist, musician) OR
*Recommend a book with white or silver on the cover

8. Celebrate with family and friends wherever you are!
*Recommend a book that you loved or you think your pickee will love OR
*Recommend a Contemporary Romance or a Holiday story

*

I’m in please!
I’m normally a C but I’m already done shopping for the holidays so I guess this year I’m a B. Yeah B

Please use my PIFM shelf. I will add link later. Thank you!

I am a B and A combined.

B use https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

I'm like Nancy, A and B combined.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

I'm in for A

04-pick-me-please

I am a BIG A - UPS knows me well!

Please use my to-read-asap shelf - thanks!

I’m in and I’m a B :)

PIFM shelf- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

I’m in! Totally A
Shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

I'm in. I'm another A and B combination, but mostly in an attempt to help my mom do shopping. I think we're more B. I've actually given up on the stress of finding people the perfect gifts and just do gift cards (I'm a horrible person).

Shelf: pifm

i am A all the way! =)
pick-shelf-audio

Updated to here. Welcome everyone!

I'm in with C but if you need to move me would also say A

Please use my PIFM shelf
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

A and B combo

Romanticbookworm wrote: "I'm in with C but if you need to move me would also say A

Please use my PIFM shelf
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."

I will be combining everyone for picking so you are good as a C :)

I'm definitely an A. =P

Shelf: pick-it-for-me

Updated to here- 5 hours left before we get to start picking!

*I meant tomorrow night, Nov. 24th at 7 pm!

I haven't done this challenge in AGES so I think it's time for me to hop back in.

I'm A: only online for me.

No preferred shelf.

Sassafrass wrote: "I haven't done this challenge in AGES so I think it's time for me to hop back in.

I'm A: only online for me.

No preferred shelf."

Yay! Hi Sass! So glad you are here for this round and I'm hosting!

Thanks, Fran. Glad to be back and I can't wait to see what our categories are. I know you've got some fun lined up for us this month!

Fran wrote: "Updated to here- 5 hours left before we get to start picking!"

I thought sign ups were until the 24th @ 7pm. Today is the 23rd.

Mary-Megan wrote: "Fran wrote: "Updated to here- 5 hours left before we get to start picking!"

I thought sign ups were until the 24th @ 7pm. Today is the 23rd."

You are right! All day I thought it was the 24th! Sign ups close tomorrow :)

Oooh, to whomever I am supposed to choose for, I will be traveling tomorrow. I hope to get to your picks tomorrow but it may not be until Thursday.

I'm A. Here's my shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

Hi! I am A and B. Here's my shelf: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

Updated to here- 3 more hours until pairings (for real, this time)

Sign Ups are closed!

Be back soon with Pairings and Picking Rules :)

Parings posted in message #5 and Picking Rules posted in message #6- have fun!!

Hi Sampada!

Here are your picks for December- I hope you find something you love here!


1. Europe- Joyeux Noël, France!
tbr- The Dating Plan- shoes on cover
new- The Governess Affair- orange on cover

2. Asia- Shubh Deepavali, India!-
tbr- The Dating Dare- 'light' story
new- Prime Minister- dark cover

3. North America- Happy Hanukkah, United States!
tbr- The Holiday Swap- food in story
new- Junk Mail- 258 pages in kindle edition

4. Africa- Nkwagaliza Sekukkulu, Uganda!
tbr- XOXO- yellow on cover

5. South America- Feliz Navidad, Venezuela!
tbr- To Love Jason Thorn- longer


6. Australia- Merry Christmas, Australia!
new- Eat Play Lust- shorter
new- It Happened One Summer- summer

7. Antarctica- Happy New Year, Antarctica!
tbr- The House Swap- white on cover
new- Artistic License- art student

8. Celebrate with family and friends wherever you are!
new- Boyfriend- needs a date for Thanksgiving
new- Love Language- Contemporary

Happy Reading!

Hi NancyH! I will try to get your picks up some time this weekend. Happy Thanksgiving!

My picks for KathyD
(The 1st one on each is NEW for you and FIVE STARS for me, and the 2nd one is from your list). Enjoy!!

1. Europe- Joyeux Noël, France!
On Christmas Eve, children put their shoes out near the fireplace in the hopes that Père Noël (Santa Claus) will fill the shoes with gifts.
*Recommend a 'hot' book In Five Years (“hot” on the book charts!)
*Recommend a book with the color orange or shoes on the cover or a light source on the cover (flame, candle, sun, etc.) Clam Jam (shoes)

2. Asia- Shubh Deepavali, India!
Diwali is the triumph of good over evil, or light over darkness.
*Recommend a book with a 'good' or 'evil' character I Am Pilgrim (evil!)
*Recommend a book with a dark cover or a 'light' feel to the story (i.e. humorous, sweet) Betwixt (dark cover)

3. North America- Happy Hanukkah, United States!
Reciting prayers, lighting a menorah with candlelight, and eating lots of traditional food stretch for eight nights during Hanukkah.
*Recommend a book with the number '8' in the page count, publishing date or series number Verity (8 in publish date)
*Recommend a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover or in the story. If You Give A Jerk A Gingerbread (food in story)

4. Africa- Nkwagaliza Sekukkulu, Uganda!
In Uganda, Christmas is referred to as Sekukkulu. Held over December 24 and 25, this holiday is about food and family.
*Recommend a book with family in the story or a book with two or more books in its series This Is How It Always Is (family in story)
*Recommend a book with red, yellow or black on the cover (the colors of the Ugandan flag) Forget About Me

5. South America- Feliz Navidad, Venezuela!
Christmas time in Venezuela lasts nearly a month!
*Recommend a longer book The Tea Rose (long!)
*Recommend a book that has been sitting on their tbr for a long time The Highlander's Touch

6. Australia- Merry Christmas, Australia!
Grab the sunscreen because it is actually summertime in Australia during the holidays!
*Recommend a book set during the summer or published in a warm month This is Where I Leave You (set in August)
*Recommend a shorter book (it feels like the summer goes too fast!) Hard to Serve

7. Antarctica- Happy New Year, Antarctica!
To ring in each New Year, the scientists go out in the tundra and physically adjust the marker for the Geographic South Pole, to pinpoint the Earth’s axis of rotation.
*Recommend a book with a character who works with their hands (i.e. nurse, doctor, chef, welder, construction worker, artist, musician) Daisy Jones & The Six (musicians)
*Recommend a book with white or silver on the cover Muse in Lingerie (silver ring)

8. Celebrate with family and friends wherever you are!
*Recommend a book that you loved or you think your pickee will love Trail of Broken Wings (myself and my book club loved, loved this)
*Recommend a Contemporary Romance or a Holiday story The Forbidden Billionaire (contemporary romance)

MountainKat wrote: "Hi NancyH! I will try to get your picks up some time this weekend. Happy Thanksgiving!"

No worries! Take your time. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!

Sassafrass - I am just wondering if I pick from your 2021 list or are they the ones you have read or your want to read list for your picks?.

Hello Vanessa,

1. Europe- Joyeux Noël, France!
*Recommend a 'hot' book OR
PIFM - The Score
*Recommend a book with the color orange or shoes on the cover or a light source on the cover (flame, candle, sun, etc.)
NEW - Silk and Shadows

2. Asia- Shubh Deepavali, India!
*Recommend a book with a dark cover or a 'light' feel to the story (i.e. humorous, sweet)
PIFM - Pretty Little Savage
NEW - Slave to Sensation

3. North America- Happy Hanukkah, United States!
*Recommend a book with the number '8' in the page count, publishing date or series number OR
PIFM - The Inheritance Games
*Recommend a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover or in the story.
NEW - Sugar Daddies

4. Africa- Nkwagaliza Sekukkulu, Uganda!
*Recommend a book with family in the story or a book with two or more books in its series OR
PIFM - The Freshman
NEW - Bad Billionaire

5. South America- Feliz Navidad, Venezuela!
*Recommend a longer book OR
NEW - Very Bad Things
*Recommend a book that has been sitting on their tbr for a long time
PIFM - An Ember in the Ashes

6. Australia- Merry Christmas, Australia!
*Recommend a book set during the summer or published in a warm month OR
PIFM - Wicked Rejection
*Recommend a shorter book (it feels like the summer goes too fast!)
NEW - The Boss Who Stole Christmas

7. Antarctica- Happy New Year, Antarctica!
*Recommend a book with a character who works with their hands (i.e. nurse, doctor, chef, welder, construction worker, artist, musician) OR
NEW - Summer Desserts
*Recommend a book with white or silver on the cover
PIFM - When Wishes Bleed

8. Celebrate with family and friends wherever you are!
Recommend a Contemporary Romance or a Holiday story
PIFM - Pucked
NEW - Dirty English

Laurla
Here are you picks. I hope you find something great in this mix.

1. Europe- Joyeux Noël, France!
TBR: Head Over High Heels
New: Carolina Home


2. Asia- Shubh Deepavali, India!
TBR: Deadly Creed
New: Broken


3. North America- Happy Hanukkah, United States!
TBR: 8 Bodies is Enough
New: Sizzle


4. Africa- Nkwagaliza Sekukkulu, Uganda!
TBR: Chasing Fire
New: Promise Not to Tell


5. South America- Feliz Navidad, Venezuela!
TBR: The Wall of Winnipeg and Me
New: The Alibi


6. Australia- Merry Christmas, Australia!
TBR: Love for Beginners
New: One Perfect Summer


7. Antarctica- Happy New Year, Antarctica!
TBR: Picture Perfect Wedding
New: A Lot Like Christmas


8. Celebrate with family and friends wherever you are!
TBR: First Lady
New: Love on Beach Avenue


Happy Reading!

Mary-Megan wrote: "Laurla
Here are you picks. I hope you find something great in this mix.

1. Europe- Joyeux Noël, France!
TBR: Head Over High Heels
New: Carolina Home
[bookcover:Head..."

Thanks for these! They all look great!

Billy -
I've been traveling this weekend - I should get your picks done by tomorrow at the latest :-)

Hey Sonja!! These are your picks. All the new books are some of my favorite romance novels ever. Hope you enjoy reading!

1. Europe- Joyeux Noël, France!
*Recommend a 'hot' book
NEW - Kiss an Angel (hot book)
*Recommend a book with the color orange or shoes on the cover or a light source on the cover (flame, candle, sun, etc.)
NEW - Bet Me (shoes)

2. Asia- Shubh Deepavali, India!
*Recommend a book with a 'good' or 'evil' character
NEW - Ain't She Sweet? (a good character who had a reputation for being evil)
*Recommend a book with a dark cover or a 'light' feel to the story (i.e. humorous, sweet)
PIFM - Hang the Moon (light read)

3. North America- Happy Hanukkah, United States!
*Recommend a book with the number '8' in the page count, publishing date or series number
NEW - You Deserve Each Other (Kindle Edition, 368 pages)
*Recommend a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover or in the story.
NEW - Breathing Room (lots of Italian food in the story)

4. Africa- Nkwagaliza Sekukkulu, Uganda!
*Recommend a book with family in the story or a book with two or more books in its series
NEW - Dream a Little Dream (family story)
*Recommend a book with red, yellow or black on the cover (the colors of the Ugandan flag)
PIFM -After Dark with the Duke (black on the cover)
PIFM - The Birthday List (red on the cover)

5. South America- Feliz Navidad, Venezuela!
*Recommend a longer book
PIFM - The Darcy Brothers: A Complete Series Box Set (long read)
*Recommend a book that has been sitting on their tbr for a long time
PIFM -Vanessa Yu's Magical Paris Tea Shop (tbr for a long time)

6. Australia- Merry Christmas, Australia!
*Recommend a book set during the summer or published in a warm month
*Recommend a shorter book (it feels like the summer goes too fast!)
PIFM - Scandal Above Stairs (short book)

7. Antarctica- Happy New Year, Antarctica!
*Recommend a book with a character who works with their hands (i.e. nurse, doctor, chef, welder, construction worker, artist, musician)
NEW - Tools of Engagement (Constructers)
*Recommend a book with white or silver on the cover
PIFM - Stealing Home (white on the cover)

8. Celebrate with family and friends wherever you are!
*Recommend a book that you loved or you think your pickee will love
NEW - First Star I See Tonight (I loved this book a lot)
*Recommend a Contemporary Romance or a Holiday story
NEW - Natural Born Charmer (contemporary romance)

Nidhi wrote: "Hey Sonja!! These are your picks. All the new books are some of my favorite romance novels ever. Hope you enjoy reading!

1. Europe- Joyeux Noël, France!
*Recommend a 'hot' book
NEW - [book:Kiss an..."

Hi Nidhi! Thank you so much for these! They look great! I hope I can do justice to your picks with this busy month coming up!
And sorry it took me a bit to respond. Been a busy week! Happy December reading and thank you again! ~S

Hey Romanticbookworm! Excited to pick for you this month! I got up early on this busy holiday weekend so I could get your picks (hopefully) done today - if not tomorrow! Thank you for your patience! ~S

Hi Mary-Megan!
Here are your picks. I hope you find something you'll love.

1. Europe- Joyeux Noël, France!
*Recommend a 'hot' book.
NEW: Tools of Engagement
*Recommend a book with the color orange or shoes on the cover or a light source on the cover.
NEW: People We Meet on Vacation (orange color on the cover)
NEW: Bet Me (shoes on the cover)

2. Asia- Shubh Deepavali, India!
*Recommend a book with a 'good' or 'evil' character.
NEW: Ain't She Sweet? (a good character who had a reputation for being evil)
*Recommend a book with a dark cover or a 'light' feel to the story (i.e. humorous, sweet)
NEW: Falling for Your Fake Fiancé (light read)

3. North America- Happy Hanukkah, United States!
*Recommend a book with the number '8' in the page count, publishing date or series number.
NEW: You Deserve Each Other (Kindle Edition, 368 pages)
*Recommend a book set in the food industry or with food on the cover or in the story.

4. Africa- Nkwagaliza Sekukkulu, Uganda!
*Recommend a book with family in the story or a book with two or more books in its series.
NEW: Falling for Your Boss (Love Cliches Series)
*Recommend a book with red, yellow or black on the cover.
PIFM: Yes & I Love You (red on the cover)

5. South America- Feliz Navidad, Venezuela!
*Recommend a longer book.
NEW: The Wall of Winnipeg and Me
*Recommend a book that has been sitting on their tbr for a long time
PIFM: Meet Cute

6. Australia- Merry Christmas, Australia!
*Recommend a book set during the summer or published in a warm month.
NEW: It Happened One Summer
*Recommend a shorter book
PIFM: It Started With Christmas

7. Antarctica- Happy New Year, Antarctica!
*Recommend a book with a character who works with their hands (i.e. nurse, doctor, chef, welder, construction worker, artist, musician)
NEW: It Ends with Us (doctor)
NEW: Burn for You (chef)
*Recommend a book with white or silver on the cover
PIFM: Wife After Wife (white on the cover)

8. Celebrate with family and friends wherever you are!
*Recommend a book that you loved or you think your pickee will love.
NEW: The Spanish Love Deception (I loved this book)
*Recommend a Contemporary Romance or a Holiday story
NEW: The Love Hypothesis (contemporary romance)

Happy reading!!

Hi Romanticbookworm!
I made it! Whew! Had a little quiet time this morning and was able to get your picks in! I always enjoy browsing your TBR and hope I found a few new to you ones you'll give a try this month!
1. Europe- Joyeux Noël, France!
TBR: A Mate for the Christmas Dragon (HOT, orange and light source!) - Sounds seriously hot!
TBR/NEW: Talk Me Down (shoes) - This one’s been on your TBR so long (2014!) I’ll bet you’ve forgotten about it! I’d forgotten how much I did enjoy this one as well… SO, Ima just gonna bump it back to the top for ya! 😉
NEW: Heartstone (Fire/light source on cover) - Huh... funny I picked two dragon themed books, right? LOL! Well I’m sure I’ve recommended this to you before, but I’m doing it again! Loved this P&P vagary and highly recommend listening to the audiobook version as the narrator does an excellent job with accents.


2. Asia- Shubh Deepavali, India!
TBR: Winter (good/evil, dark cover) - Another one that needs bumping back up your TBR! Also I really need to continue this series myself…
NEW: Geekerella (good/evil character and light feel) - Normally I’m not into YAs, but I really loved the unique spin on the classic Cinderella story here! It includes food trucks, a wicked stepmother, geeks and comicon! What’s not to love? And since it’s YA, it’ll be on the ‘lighter’ side of romance!


3. North America- Happy Hanukkah, United States!
TBR: A Ruin of Roses (‘8’ in page count and pub date) - Sounds good!
NEW: The Chocolate Thief (food industry) - Yummy series and fun story! The second book was my favorite, but I really enjoyed this one too!


4. Africa- Nkwagaliza Sekukkulu, Uganda!
TBR: The Duke Wears a Kilt (red,yellow,black cover) - Sounds good and added to my TBR now!
TBR: The Christmas Wedding Guest (family in story, also the original cover has red, yellow and black on it) - Another on my TBR now!


5. South America- Feliz Navidad, Venezuela!
TBR: Obsidian (long TBR hold!) - I was skeptical, but I actually really enjoyed this book and series!
TBR: Sweet Evil (long book/long TBR hold!) - Def on my TBR list now!
TBR/NEW: The Alice Network (long book, long TBR hold) - Saw you enjoyed the Kommandant’s Girl so wanted to bump this one up your list. It’s long but so very worth it!


6. Australia- Merry Christmas, Australia!
TBR: New Year's Renovations (short book)
TBR/NEW: Back in the Game (summer setting) - Saw you had on your TBR for a while and thought to add it back. This was probably my favorite of the series.
NEW: Thank You For Riding (short book) - I thought this could be longer, but it was a satisfying little short read for the holidays!


7. Antarctica- Happy New Year, Antarctica!
TBR: Rancher's Family Christmas (white on cover and clearly works with his hands… yummy!) - siiiiigh… wait what was I doing? Oh yeah… looks.. .um… good! :D
TBR/NEW: Ceremony in Death (silver on cover) - Not exactly ‘christmasy’, but I did enjoy this next installment of the In Death series and wanted to bump it back up your list!


8. Celebrate with family and friends wherever you are!
TBR: Rebel Without A Claus (holiday/contemporary) - Sounds fun! Aaaaand on my TBR now too!
NEW: One Day in December (holiday/loved this one) - Really loved this one and try to recommend it at least once a year!


Happy reading!

Hi Maddielucy (Patti),
You have some great reads awaiting you on your TBR shelf. I have picked some from your shelf and some from ones I have read that I think you would like. If you don't see anything you like, though, please let me know and I can give you lots more picks!

1. Europe: A 'hot' book - The Soulmate Equation; A book with lights and candles and lots of warmth - The Northern Lights Lodge


2. Asia: A book with both good and evil characters, and a great book- American Dirt (I can relate to this book in many ways - PM me if you read it and want to discuss.) Book with a dark cover that I enjoyed - Such a Fun Age


3. North America - This Could Change Everything = has an 8 in pub date - 2018; food industry and fun book - Kiss My Cupcake


4. Africa: More than two books in a series (I love this series!) - The Madness of Crowds; red on cover, also in series - Happily This Christmas


5. South America: Two longer books - A ​Court of Silver Flames; Eighty Days to Elsewhere


6. Australia: Beginning opens during the summer (what a book!) - Dear Edward; Shorter book, quick good read - Love in the Afternoon


7. Antarctica: A chef-type but outdoors-y character - The Tourist Attraction;White on cover - The Personal Librarian


8. Celebrate: One I think you would like because you liked another by her - Things You Save in a Fire; Two holidays ones, one from your shelf, one from mine - Christmas at Holiday House and Christmas Island


Have a great reading month!

Nancy H wrote: "Hi Maddielucy (Patti),
You have some great reads awaiting you on your TBR shelf. I have picked some from your shelf and some from ones I have read that I think you would like. If you don't see any..."

Wow, Nancy I love these picks! Thanks so much! I’m looking forward to December reading, tree-trimming and celebrating! Thanks again 😘