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2025 January 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 ŷ 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!
2025 January � PairingsPlease pick for the person beneath you. The last person picks for the first person, so MountainKat picks for Sonja.
� = Picks made
�Sonja - pifm
�LaurLa - 01-pick-me-please
�SunnyCAGirl
�Fernanda
�Julie - challenges-pick-list
�Jamie - open-series
�Nancy H
�Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress 2025-picks
�HeatherMarie - o-pifm
�Carrie - current-tbr
�Carina - jan-pifm
�Fran(Private) - a-pifm-shelf
�Trip - 01-辱ڳ-ǷɲԱ�
�Courtney - jan-25
�MountainKat - to-read-asap
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!
2025 January � Picking RulesWe're heading into a New Year, so let's take a look at What's ahead in 2025!
1. 2025
*Recommend a book with 2 and 5 in the publication date and/or page count.
2. Quarter of a century!
*Recommend a book from a series that has at least 4 books.
3. TikTok may be banned in the US
*Recommend a book with two (2) Ts in the title, author's name, and/or series name.
4. The Cricket ICC World Champions Tournament will occur in Pakistan with an estimated 400 million viewers worldwide (Superbowl has around 125 million)
*Recommend a book with more than 400 posted reviews on GR or that is MPG Sports (specific sport names work also).
5. International Space Station - two astronauts that were meant to stay 8 days on the ISS return to earth in February after more than 8 months in space.
*Recommend a Sci-fi or fantasy book, or a book initially published in February of any year or with an 8 in the page count or publication date.
6. Notre-Dame Cathedral reopening ceremonies continue in 2025 after a fire in 2019 destroyed much of its roof and spires.
*Recommend a book that is MPG historical or that has a large building or fire on the cover.
7. The world's largest book fair is being held in Germany in October.
*Recommend one of your favorite books or one that you really wish to read.
8. 175 countries expect to sign a treaty to reduce single-use plastics.
*Recommend a standalone book or a book with under 175 pages.
Please read through and follow the tips in Post #1 to help insure you choose books your pickee will be excited to read.
Have fun, everyone!
I'm in! I'm most looking forward to less stress. At least personally, less stress in my real life. And maybe handling it better overall... 🤷🏻♀️🤞�Please use my to-read-asap shelf - thanks!
I'm in! I'm looking forward to a spa day to start out the new year and got some bookish trips excited for throughout 2025 �Please use my pifm owned shelf, thanks!
I'm in, though I'm still reading at a snail's pace! Looking forward to continuing my progress on purging and cleaning my house in 2025! Please use my PIFM shelf! It'll be updated by Monday!
I'm in! I'm looking forward to going on some trips in 2025...hopefully :)Please use my open series shelf
I'm in! I'm looking to continue to clearing out things at home and less stress all around.2025 picks
I’m in! (private profile, happy to friend anyone who picks for me)I’m looking forward to spending time with family in 2025
PIFM shelf- /review/list...
Me please! My usual shelf - 01-pick-me-pleaseIt's empty at the moment but I'll get it filled in time for whoever picks for me to do the job!
I'm in. I'm looking forward to more reading time in 2025.
I'm in too! Our family has decided to be more intentional about our time in 2025 - scheduling holidays, each starting a new "non-screen" hobby/sport ..... we'll see how long it lasts but I'm hopeful!Challenges Pick List
Omg I am making sign ups in time!!✱✱ What are you looking forward to in 2025? ✱✱
Personal growth, success, enjoying life, being happy and healthy.
/review/list...
I would like to join! I am looking forward to fun vacations with my family in 2025!
Hey everyone! Signups are closed, but I've been having some computer issues so the signups and picking rules will be delayed slightly. I THINK (hope???) I've got it fixed now, at least temporarily, so should have everything up before too much longer.
Ok, pairings and rules are posted in msgs 4 and 5. Enjoy everyone!
Hey, Courtney! Here are your picks, I hope you find some great reads among these books 😊2025
[TBR]
[New]
Quarter of a century!
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TikTok may be banned in the US
[TBR]
[New]
The Cricket ICC World Champions
[TBR]
[New]
International Space Station
[TBR]
[New]
Notre-Dame Cathedral reopening
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The world's largest book fair is being held in Germany in October.
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175 countries expect to sign a treaty to reduce single-use plastics.
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Here are your picks, Mountain Kat. Hope there's something you like!1. 2 and 5 in the publication date and/or page count.
TBR: Manners & Mutiny (2015)
NEW: The Duke Who Knew Too Much (2015)
2. Series that has at least 4 books.
TBR: A Bloom in Winter
NEW: Silver Linings
3. Two T’s.
TBR: Got Me Talking
NEW: Wolf by Anna Hackett
4. 400 Reviews
TBR: Reunion in Death
NEW: Flawless
5. Sci-fi or fantasy
TBR: Wolf Rain (Fantasy)
NEW: Ocean Wolves (SCI-FI)
6. Historical/large building/fire
TBR: Always You (Building/fire)
NEW: Voluptuous (Historical)
7. Fav or really wish to read.
TBR: By a Thread (really wish)
NEW: Where the Crawdads Sing (fav)
8. 175pgs.
TBR: Single and Ready to Jingle (175)
NEW: The Warlord Wants Forever (175)
Hi Jamie. Here are my picks which hopefully include some reads to start the new year right!1. 2025 - 2 and 5 in the publication date
NEW: Don't Judge
TBR: Malevolent King
2. Quarter of a century - a series that has at least 4 books.
NEW: Rock with Me
TBR: Lights To My Siren
3. TikTok may be banned in the US - a book with two (2) Ts in the title
NEW: Beneath These Shadows
TBR: Thorns of Lust
4. The Cricket ICC World Champions Tournament - MPG Sports
NEW: Deep Edge
TBR: Hired
5. International Space Station - a Sci-fi or fantasy book
NEW: Second Rite
TBR: Clan, Honor, and Empire
6. Notre-Dame Cathedral reopening ceremonies - a book that is MPG historical
NEW: The Fiery Cross
TBR: A Rip Through Time
7. The world's largest book fair - one of your favorite books
NEW: The Darkest Temptation
TBR: Shadow Rider
8. 175 countries expect to sign a treaty to reduce single-use plastics - book under 175 pages.
NEW: Lady of Forsyth
TBR: Hearts in Darkness
Happy Holidays!
Courtney wrote: "Here are your picks, Mountain Kat. Hope there's something you like!1. 2 and 5 in the publication date and/or page count.
TBR: Manners & Mutiny (2015)
NEW: [book:The Duke Who Knew ..."
Thank you Courtney! I can't wait for January now!
I mean I can because there is lots that needs to happen between now and then. And seriously, how is this year almost over already! But you know what I mean. 😉🤷🏻♀�
Hi Sonja! I look forward to diving into your shelves to try to find some great pick for you. I will probably be a few days before I can do that though. Thanks in advance for your patience!
hey just point of clarification &/knowledge expansion, MPG- does this stand for main protagonist? In my neck of the woods its "miles per gallon". So just double checking I'm understanding the context.
HeatherMarie wrote: "hey just point of clarification &/knowledge expansion, MPG- does this stand for main protagonist? In my neck of the woods its "miles per gallon". So just double checking I'm understanding the context."MPG stands for main page in this circumstance, the book needs tag on its main page of say Sports or historical is a couple of tasks this time
Trip wrote: "HeatherMarie wrote: "hey just point of clarification &/knowledge expansion, MPG- does this stand for main protagonist? In my neck of the woods its "miles per gallon". So just double checking I'm un..."oh thanks!
Picks for CarrieHi Carrie, kinda kept your picks leaning towards sci-fi/fantasy. Hope you find a good one!
1. 2025
New: Vladimir (pub 11/27/2020)
TBR: A Murder in Time (pub 1/26/2018)
2. Quarter of a century!
New: Choosing Theo (8 book series)
TBR: Wildfire (>4 books in series)
3. TikTok may be banned in the US
New: Prudence (The Custard Protocol Series))
TBR: The Worst Best Man (2 T’s in the title
4. The Cricket ICC World Champions Tournament
New: Summer Is for Lovers (heroine is athlete)
TBR: My Roommate Is a Vampire (18,133 reviews)
5. International Space Station
New: Sorcerer to the Crown (fantasy)
TBR: The Grace of Kings (fantasy)
6. Notre-Dame Cathedral
New: The Lady Travelers Guide to Scoundrels & Other Gentlemen (historical/ large building on cover)
TBR: Delilah Green Doesn't Care (large building on cover)
7. The world's largest book fair is being held in Germany in October.
New: Blood Heir (looks like you enjoy Ilona Andrews so here is #1 in the series Aurelia Ryder it is also #15 in Kate Daniels)
TBR: The Unleashing (really fun world building, deeply silly, quick read)
8. 175 countries expect to sign a treaty to reduce single-use plastics.
New: Total Eclipse of the Heart (74 pgs)
TBR:Expiration Dates (Standalone book)
HeatherMarie wrote: "hey just point of clarification &/knowledge expansion, MPG- does this stand for main protagonist? In my neck of the woods its "miles per gallon". So just double checking I'm understanding the context."LOL...first time I saw MPG the only thing I could think was "miles per gallon" too! Now I've been exposed to it here so much that "Main Page Genre" comes to mind first. 😁 As Trip said, it just means the genres listed on the main book page...including what is added after clicking "more".
Thanks for answering, Trip!
Hi Trip!Here are your picks for January. I hope you find a goodie or two here. Happy New Year!
1. 2 and 5 in the publication date and/or page count.
TBR: Bodyguard to a Sex God 1/5/2013 pub.
NEW: Natural Enemies 5/13/2018 pub.
2. Series that has at least 4 books.
TBR: Witchblood
NEW: Served Hot
3. Two T’s.
TBR: Cleats, Corsets, and the Cutie
NEW: Ice, Snow, & Mistletoe
4. 400 Reviews
TBR: Blind Date with a Book Boyfriend
NEW: P.S. I Spook You
5. Sci-fi or fantasy
TBR: Straight Expectations
NEW: Resilient Heart
6. Historical/large building/fire
TBR: Delilah Green Doesn't Care
NEW: The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue
7. Faves!!
TBR: The Secret
NEW: Red, White & Royal Blue
8. Less than 175pgs.
TBR: Playground Games
NEW: Mating the Huntress
Happy Reading!
Hi Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress,Here are your January picks, You have a lot of good ones on your shelves, so I hope you can find something you like!
1. 2025: Both with a 5 and 2 in pub date - Sweet as Sin, July 14, 2015, and The Layover,June 15, 2021
2. Quarter of a century: Series with at least 4 books - Body of Evidence and Riley Thorn and the Dead Guy Next Door (note that this one has several different covers)
3.Tiktok: Two T's in title: Wrong Text, Right Love and The Secrets of the Little Greek Taverna
4. Cricket ICC : More than 400 reviews - A Court of Wings and Ruin, 143,907 reviews, and The Pumpkin Spice Café, 35,975 reviews
5. International Space Station: 8 pub dates - Vacation Wars, April 18, 2023, and Look on the Bright Side, May 28, 2024
6. Notre-Dame : Historical - The God of the Woods and Yours Until Dawn
7. World's largest book fair: Favorites - The Paradise Problem and The Simple Wild
8. 175 countires: Less than 175 pages - Taken by the Dragon King, 153 p. and You Can't Ruin Christmas,164p. Or if you don't want a Christmas one after the holiday - The Good Luck Sister, 147p.
Happy Winter Reading!
Hi NancyH! Here are my picks for you. 1. *Recommend a book with 2 and 5 in the publication date and/or page count.
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2. *Recommend a book from a series that has at least 4 books.
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3. *Recommend a book with two (2) Ts in the title, author's name, and/or series name.
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4. *Recommend a book with more than 400 posted reviews on GR or that is MPG Sports (specific sport names work also).
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5. *Recommend a Sci-fi or fantasy book, or a book initially published in February of any year or with an 8 in the page count or publication date.
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6. *Recommend a book that is MPG historical or that has a large building or fire on the cover.
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7. *Recommend one of your favorite books or one that you really wish to read.
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8. *Recommend a standalone book or a book with under 175 pages.
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Carina, I hope you are enjoying the holiday season. But lets talk a new year, I hope one of these start 2025 off amazingly1. 2025
*Recommend a book with 2 and 5 in the publication date and/or page count.
TBR: The Lost Library
New:Wish I Were Here
2. Quarter of a century!
*Recommend a book from a series that has at least 4 books.
TBR: The Soldier's Baby Bargain
New:Becoming Hook
3. TikTok may be banned in the US
*Recommend a book with two (2) Ts in the title, author's name, and/or series name.
TBR:Winter in Sweetwater County
New:The Soulmate Equation
4. The Cricket ICC World Champions Tournament will occur in Pakistan with an estimated 400 million viewers worldwide (Superbowl has around 125 million)
*Recommend a book with more than 400 posted reviews on GR or that is MPG Sports (specific sport names work also).
TBR:The Book Club Hotel
New:Kulti
5. International Space Station - two astronauts that were meant to stay 8 days on the ISS return to earth in February after more than 8 months in space.
*Recommend a Sci-fi or fantasy book, or a book initially published in February of any year or with an 8 in the page count or publication date.
TBR: The Lightning Thief
New:All Systems Red
6. Notre-Dame Cathedral reopening ceremonies continue in 2025 after a fire in 2019 destroyed much of its roof and spires.
*Recommend a book that is MPG historical or that has a large building or fire on the cover.
TBR:A Daddy for Dillon
New:Love Practically
7. The world's largest book fair is being held in Germany in October.
*Recommend one of your favorite books or one that you really wish to read.
TBR: The Bridge Kingdom
New: The Secret
8. 175 countries expect to sign a treaty to reduce single-use plastics.
*Recommend a standalone book or a book with under 175 pages.
TBR: Hope Under Mistletoe
New:Convenience Store Woman
Happy Reading and happy new year
HeatherMarie wrote: "Picks for CarrieHi Carrie, kinda kept your picks leaning towards sci-fi/fantasy. Hope you find a good one!
1. 2025
New: Vladimir (pub 11/27/2020)
TBR: [book:A Murder in Time|25790..."
Thank you for the great picks
Julie wrote: "Hi Jamie. Here are my picks which hopefully include some reads to start the new year right!..."Thanks Julie for the picks! Happy Holidays!
Hi Jamie,These look great! Thank you. I can't wait to get started, and I'm already deciding which one will be first, and that is a tough decision!
Happy Reading to you for January!
Jamie wrote: "Hi NancyH! Here are my picks for you.
1. *Recommend a book with 2 and 5 in the publication date and/or page count.
TBR -
NEW - [bookcover:How ..."
Hi Julie!!Here are your picks for January. I hope you find a good read or two here. Happy 2025!
1. Recommend a book with 2 and 5 in the publication date and/or page count.
TBR: Flirting with the Playboy (255 page count)
2. *Recommend a book from a series that has at least 4 books.
TBR: Reckless at Heart
NEW: Merciless Saints
3.*Recommend a book with two (2) Ts in the title, author's name, and/or series name.
TBR: A Little Too Wild
NEW: The Fake Out
4.*Recommend a book with more than 400 posted reviews on GR or that is MPG Sports(specific sport names work also).
TBR: The Unmarked Witch (More than 400 reviews)
NEW: Weather Girl (More than 400 reviews)
5. *Recommend a Sci-fi or fantasy book, or a book initially published in February of any year or with an 8 in the page count or publication date.
NEW: Bride
6. *Recommend a book that is MPG historical or that has a large building or fire on the cover.
NEW: Always Been You (fire on the cover)
7. *Recommend one of your favorite books or one that you really wish to read.
NEW: To Love Jason Thorn
8. *Recommend a standalone book or a book with under 175 pages
TBR: Finding Ivy
NEW: The Fake Mate
Hi Sonja! Here are your picks - I hope they were worth the wait and you find something to love in January! 🤞🏼1. 2025
NEW: Water for Elephants* by Sara Gruen - So good and even better in audio!
TBR: How My Neighbor Stole Christmas by Meghan Quinn
2. Quarter of a century!
NEW: The Family You Make* by Jill Shalvis - I love her writing!
TBR: Butterfly Bayou* by Lexi Blake - I really enjoyed this offshoot of her Masters & Mercenaries series! (They do stand alone from the other series, though there is a little crossover.)
3. TikTok may be banned in the US
NEW: Repeat* by Kylie Scott - Loved it!!
TBR: Three Bells, Two Bows and One Brother's Best Friend* by Willa Nash - Really enjoyed this!
4. The Cricket ICC World Champions Tournament will occur in Pakistan with an estimated 400 million viewers worldwide (Superbowl has around 125 million)
NEW: The Year We Fell Down* by Sarina Bowen - I'm not a huge fan of YA or NA, but this is a wonderful series!
TBR: Something Wilder by Christina Lauren
5. International Space Station - two astronauts that were meant to stay 8 days on the ISS return to earth in February after more than 8 months in space.
NEW: Slave to Sensation* by Nalini Singh - Love this world!
TBR: Meet Me at the Starlight by Rachel Hauck
6. Notre-Dame Cathedral reopening ceremonies continue in 2025 after a fire in 2019 destroyed much of its roof and spires.
NEW: Surrender* by Pamela Clare - This is an excellent book and series!
TBR: When the World Goes Quiet by Gian Sardar
7. The world's largest book fair is being held in Germany in October.
NEW: The House in the Cerulean Sea* by T.J. Klune - One of my favorite books of all time!
TBR: Inheritance by Nora Roberts - Looking forward to this one, but waiting until they are all out!
8. 175 countries expect to sign a treaty to reduce single-use plastics.
NEW: Do Over by Mari Carr - One of my favorite shorter stories - I love to recommend it!
TBR: The Taming of Lord Scrooge by Renee Ann Miller
I marked the ones I especially enjoyed in audio with an asterisk. 😉
Happy January Reading!!
Fran,Here are your picks to start the New Year! Happy reading!
1) 2025
TBR - Down on Me
New - Recipe for Disaster
2) Quarter of a Century
TBR - Just for Show
New - Having the Cowboy's Baby
3) Tik Tok May be Banned in the U.S.
TBR - A Little White Lie for Christmas
New - Rattlesnake
4) The Cricket ICC World Champions Tournament
TBR - Billionaire Brother's Nanny
New - SEALed with a Kiss
5) International Space Station
TBR - A Hatchling for Valentine's
New - Love Takes Flight
6) Notre Dame Cathedral
TBR - Kissin' Hell: A That Old Black Magic Story
New - Lucifer's Daughter
7) The Worlds Largest Bookfair
TBR - Naughty Neighbor
New - Crazy For You
8) 175 Countries
TBR - Eat Your Heart Out
New - Falling Freestyle
Sorry for the lateness. I’ll get picks up tomorrow
By the way, I’m also in and I think I’m on a private account so if anyone friends me I’ll happily accept
Kaylee wrote: "How do you know if you got picked?"Kaylee wrote: "By the way, I’m also in and I think I’m on a private account so if anyone friends me I’ll happily accept"
Hi Kaylee, unfortunately signups closed for this month's challenge several days ago. Signups generally start around the 20th of the month (for the next month's challenge), so if you think you might be interested in participating in the next round, keep an eye on the Monthly Challenges folder for signups in a few weeks!
Hi LaurLa! I haven’t forgotten, just been hectic with Christmas festivities. I may slide in right before these are due, but I’ll get them done! I always enjoy browsing your TBR! 🥰
Fernanda wrote: "Hi Julie!!Here are your picks for January. I hope you find a good read or two here. Happy 2025!"...
Thanks Fernanda for these picks. I'm keen to get started!
Hi SunnyCA!! I'm almost a little late but I'm here with your picks!! Hope you find some gems to start off the year!1. 2025
2️⃣TBR: An American Beauty❄️pubbed April 25; 352 pp
5️⃣NEW: Hideaway❄️pubbed May 25
2. Quarter of a century!
2️⃣TBR: To Desire a Devil❄️#4 in series so it works!
5️⃣NEW: If the Shoe Fits❄️Meant to Be series
3. TikTok may be banned in the US
2️⃣TBR: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches❄️many Ts
5️⃣NEW: The Soulmate Equation❄️2 Ts
4. The Cricket ICC World Champions Tournament
2️⃣TBR: Long Shot❄️over 9K reviews and sports mpg
5️⃣NEW: Only When It's Us❄️52,295 ratings; mpg sports
5. International Space Station
2️⃣TBR: Duke in Darkness❄️pubbed February
5️⃣NEW: The Infidelity Clause❄️fantasy
6. Notre-Dame Cathedral
2️⃣TBR: Accidentally Engaged❄️building on cover
5️⃣NEW: Three Weeks With Lady X❄️mpg historical
7. The world's largest book fair is being held in Germany in October
2️⃣TBR: How to Marry a Marquis❄️I keep trying to fit this series in!
5️⃣NEW: The Wishing Game❄️a 5 star read for me
8. 175 countries expect to sign a treaty to reduce single-use plastics
2️⃣TBR: Waiting for Snow❄️106 pp
5️⃣NEW: Ours is Just a Little Sorrow❄️125 pp
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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
Please sign up in this thread with the answer to the following question:
✱✱ What are you looking forward to in 2025? ✱✱
✱✱ If you have a preferred shelf, please list it along with your pick! ✱✱
IMPORTANT DATES
Sign ups will remain open until December 23, 2 pm US EST
For your convenience a Time Zone Converter: .
You’ll have until December 30, 9 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!�