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People We Meet on Vacation for you, which I liked, but *man* was it hard to pick for you! So many good choices!
Jelena wrote: "2 again for me please!https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."
Jelena, I am choosing one that I've read and loved:
And one that sounds interesting to me:
Madeline wrote: "I’ll do one please.https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."
Madeline, I've added this book to my tbr. I hope you like it.
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Death of a Racehorse: An American Story
Dark Squares: How Chess Saved My Life
Black Noon: The Year They Stopped the Indy 500
This Is Panther Country: A Memoir of Youth, Underdog Spirit, and Basketball Glory
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https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."
Madeline, I've added this book to my tbr. I hope you like it.
[bookcover:The Wife Upstairs..."
Thank you so much.
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The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County
The Welcome Home Diner
Savage Country
Old Girls on Deck
The Pitch Queen
I hope you enjoy these stories, Jennifer.
Vikki wrote: "My picks for LanceDeath of a Racehorse: An American Story
Dark Squares: How Chess Saved My Life
Black Noon: The Year They Stopped the Indy 500
[b..."
Thank you, Vikki, but due to an "oops" on my part, I will have to request one more book be chosen. When I posted this page, I had not yet read "Death of a Racehorse" and it was a June pick for me. I have now completed it (in time, too!) and I don't really want to re-read it. So, I'll either need to have another one picked or I'll just settle for the three. Either way is fine. Thank you.
Jackie wrote: "One for me, please!https://www.goodreads.com/review/list......"
Hi Jackie - I am picking for you Getting to No: How to Break a Stubborn Habit
. Not only does it look interesting, but if you like it, I'll have to add it myself as I could use some advice on breaking a bad habit.
Joy D wrote: "Jelena wrote: "2 again for me please!https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."
Jelena, I am choosing one that I've read and loved:
[bookcover:Projec..."
Thanks Joy!! Super excited for both of these :)
Joy D wrote: "Five for me, please!https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."
Joy, my picks for you are:
Jelena wrote: "Joy, my picks for you are:[bookcover:Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History..."
Looks like a great batch! Thanks, Jelena!
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The Funeral Ladies of Ellerie County
The Welcome Home Diner
Savage Country
Old Girls on Deck
[book:The Pitch Queen|2..."
Great variety and they all look like excellent reads. thank you!
Lance wrote: "Jackie wrote: "One for me, please!https://www.goodreads.com/review/list......"
Thanks, Lance. I'll let you know if I learn anything and successfully break any habits!
Jennifer wrote: "Denise, I'm picking People We Meet on Vacation for you, which I liked, but *man* was it hard to pick for you! So many good choices!"Thanks Jennifer!
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Death of a Racehorse: An American Story
Dark Squares: How Chess Saved My Life
No problem Lance
How about The Fight of His Life: Joe Louis's Battle for Freedom During World War II
Vikki wrote: "One for me please:https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."
Hi Vikki my pick for you is
Denise wrote: "Beth my pick for you:
"Thank you Denise!
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https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."
Hi Vikki my pick for you is
"Thank you!
Finished book 1 of 5 for July:
The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech's Hype and Create the Future We Want by Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna - 4* - My Review
Finished #2 - Black Noon: The Year They Stopped the Indy 500
- great book on a dark day in racing. 5 stars
Finished book 5 of 5 for July:
Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by John Green - 4* - My Review
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https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."
Madeline, I've added this book to my tbr. I hope you like it.
[bookcover:The Wife Upstairs..."
I gave it 4 stars. Thanks again.
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https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."
Hi Vikki my pick for you is
"Finished earlier today, a 4 star read for me
Finished #4, This Is Panther Country: A Memoir of Youth, Underdog Spirit, and Basketball Glory. 4 stars. Thanks for another great month of picks.
Madeline wrote: "Jackie wrote: "Madeline wrote: "I’ll do one please.https://www.goodreads.com/review/list..."
Madeline, I've added this book to my tbr. I hope you like it.
[bookcover:Th..."
Good to know, thanks!
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Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection (other topics)
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For anyone unfamiliar, this is a monthly challenge where you post a link to a shelf you created. It can be named "PIFM" or "Pick It For Me" etc, if you want one dedicated only to this challenge, or you can use an existing shelf you already have, as long as it has 100 or fewer books on it. The link must be to the specific shelf, or you will not be partnered.. Indicate how many books you would like to have picked for you from that shelf for the month in question. There is no lower limit as to how many books you can have on your shelf, but, of course, they should be books you are interested in reading during the next month and have ready access to.
On or about the 19th of each month, I will post the next month's challenge.
On or about the 25th of each month, I will post who picks for whom. In order to accommodate an uneven number of participants, pairs will not be reciprocal -- in other words, it won't be Joanne picking for Jennifer and Jennifer picking for Joanne. It may be Joanne picks for Jennifer, Jennifer picks for Herman, and Herman picks for Suzanne, and someone else entirely picks for Joanne.
If anyone has not been "picked for" by the 30th, I will pick for them if the designated picker can't be contacted by PM.
When you are assigned someone to pick for, note the number of books in parentheses after that person's name in the pick list, go to the link for their shelf, and pick that number of books for them. Post the books in a new message here. That person has the entire following month to read his/her picks. Someone will be picking for you the same way. We all like to see what people think about their picks, so we hope you will keep us posted in this thread!
Example: "In for five, please!
PIFM"
The HTML template for linking your shelf can be found HERE and if you have trouble, PM me and I will help you.
Your designated shelf must be set so that others can see it. To set up a PIFM shelf for those who would like to, go to the "MY BOOKS" link in the GOODREADS toolbar, scroll down below your shelves on the left until you see the "add shelf" button, and click that. Name it PIFM or Pick It For Me. Add books to it, and post the link to it in this challenge as described above. Again, if you need help, please don't hesitate to PM me!
If you are in, post your shelf and the number of picks you'd like to have below. See you on picking day!
July Pairs:
Jelena picks 5 for Joy
Vikki picks 4 for Lance
Jennifer picks 1 for Denise
Denise picks 1 for Beth
Beth picks 1 for Vikki
Jackie picks 1 for Madeline
Lance picks 1 for Jackie
Joy picks 2 for Jelena
Madeline picks 5 for Jennifer