[Judicious][1]

ju•di•cious (dʒuˈdɪʃ əs)

 

adj. having, exercising, or characterized by good judgment; discreet, prudent, balanced, or wise: judicious use of one's money; a judicious selection.

May fit in OP's sentence quite well, since it connotes an active, personal selection. "Selective" can describe any mechanical filtering process; "judicious" is backed up by human expertise and taste. [1]: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/judicious

Judicious

ju•di•cious (dʒuˈdɪʃ əs)

adj. having, exercising, or characterized by good judgment; discreet, prudent, balanced, or wise: judicious use of one's money; a judicious selection.

May fit in OP's sentence quite well, since it connotes an active, personal selection. "Selective" can describe any mechanical filtering process; "judicious" is backed up by human expertise and taste.