Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

colleen wrote: "RRRC 2011 Chubby Chunkster Reading Challenge

Mor-book-ly Obese
8/8 completed!

1. The Emperor's Tomb by Steve Berry (480 pp) 1/3/11
2. [book:Last Sacrifice|65277..."

Congratulations, colleen!

RRRC 2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge

Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big?

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1. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson 465pgs
2. Dreamfever by Katherine Marie Moning 498pgs [2/8]
3. Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole 512pgs
4. Shadowfever by Katherine Marie Moning 594pgs
5. The Winter Rose by Jennifer Donnelly 706pgs

Thanks for all the congrats! :)

Tugce Nida wrote: "You seemed to choose all the books I want to read :) What do you think of all? I saw the Help and was gonna ask about it but then looked at number 2 and realised it was winter rose then number 1 :) so tell me, how were they so far? Whats your next read? :) "

LOL, Tugce.

I liked Graceling OK but found it blah on some instances. I know a lot of other people loved it but I just couldn't feel it.

The Winter Rose & The Help are both great books. They are really sad in their way so if you don't like sad books, stay clear from those. :)

I don't know what my next chunkster will be...here is the list of the most likely candidates (not in order)

Time and Chance
The Fiery Cross
City of Bones
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Revelation
Cuentos Mas Que Completos
Crime and Punishment
La sombra del viento
Nana
Lover Enshrined
The Historian
Seduced

Too Big To Ignore Anymore
1 Jan - 31 Dec 2011
4/15 Completed

1. The Dark Mirror,Softcover,by Juliliet Marillier, 512 Pages
2. Blade of Fortriu,by Juliliet Marillier, Hardcover,496 Pages
3. The Well of Shades,by Juliliet Marillier, Hardcover,512 Pages
4. Shadowfever, by Karen Marie Moning, Hardcover, 594 Pages 2/23 ★★★★★
5. Kushiel's Dart, by Jacqueline Carey, Hardcover, 701 Pages
6. Kushiel's Chosen, by Jacqueline Carey, Hardcover, 700 Pages
7. Kushiel's Avatar, by Jacqueline Carey, Hardcover, 702 Pages
8. Kushiel's Scion, by Jacqueline Carey, Hardcover, 753 Pages
9. Kushiel's Justice, Hardcover, by Jacqueline Carey, 703 Pages
10. Kushiel's Mercy,by Jacqueline Carey, Hardcover, 653 Pages
11. Naamah's Kiss, Hardcover, by Jacqueline Carey, 645 Pages
12. Naamah's Curse, by Jacqueline Carey, Hardcover, 567 Pages
13. The Bronze Horseman, by Paullina Simons, Hardcover, 637 Pages 1/30 ★★★★★
14. Tatiana and Alexander, by Paullina Simons, Hardcover, 559 Pages 2/1 ★★★★★
15. The Summer Garden, by Paullina Simons, Hardcover, 776 Pages 2/8 ★★★★★

Also Read:
The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson, Hardcover, 465 pages 2/23 ★★

Mor-Book-Ly Obese for me.Might turn into Too Big To Ignore Anymore.
13/16
1.The Exiled Queen by Cinda Willaims Chima. 587 Pages.Finished 2/13/11
2.Clockwork Angel.478 Pages.
3.rebel Angels.548 Pages.
4.Beautiful Darkness. 504 Pages.
5.The Fallen. 517 Pages.
6.The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan.557 Pages.2/28/11
7.I Am Number four by Petticus Lore.4/29
8.Unearthly by Cynthia Hand. 4/23
9.Delirium by Lauren Oliver.4/17
10.City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra clare.4/15
11.Kissed by an Angel by Elizibeth Chandler.
12.Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton.453 Pages.8/15/11
13.Inkheart by Cornelia Funke.548 Pages.2/2/11
14.Nightshade by Andrea Cremer.452 Pages.2/6/11
15.Divergent by Veronica Roth.489 Pages.6/8/11
16The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross.473 Pages.6/23/11

The rest to come.

Do the books need to be considered romance novels?

Lacy wrote: "Do the books need to be considered romance novels?"

Nope. You can read any genre.

2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge Update

Level of participation: Mor-book-ly Obese

List:
3/8

1. Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning 1/24/11 - 594 pages
2. The Search by Nora Roberts 2/7/11 - 488 pages
3. The Nightingale Legacy by Catherine Coulter 2/12/11 - 464 pages
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Do I just comment here to join this challenge?

Jump right in Lacy.

Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "Jump right in Lacy."

Thank you Charlotte...I'm book group challenged!

We're all addicted to challenges here - come join us!

I'm in for level Mor-book-ly Obese

1/8 finished

1. Voyager by Diana Gabaldon - finished on 1/7/2011
2. Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon - currently reading
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Count me in for Do these books make my butt look big? for now...who know's maybe I'll upgrade!

I'm going to join up! I'm always pushing these chunksters to the side...I'm probably missing out on some amazing stuff!

Mor-book-ly Obese: 2/14-12/31
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Question: can we include books that we've read from the beginning of the year if we just signed up? I just finished a 516 page book two days ago!!!

Amanda wrote: "Question: can we include books that we've read from the beginning of the year if we just signed up? I just finished a 516 page book two days ago!!!"

Yes, you can.

Great! Thanks Yz!

I like this! Count me in for
Mor-book-ly Obese - Eight books with 450+ pages

1. The Shelters of Stone 768 pages 1/11
2. The Traitor's Wife 499 pages 2/13

Currently in my TBR list: The Land of Painted Caves 753 pages

I'm also considering trying to read War and Peace this year - at 1392 pages that may be a stretch though. Ill decide based on how my 100 books challenge goes. Got to catch up on that one first.

[edit] Hmm.. I thought I was quoting one thing but ended up messing up. This is in response to Yz's comment that audiobooks also count.

Oh oh.. audiobooks too? Does something I started listening to last year but didn't finish count then? I am very very slowly slogging my way through Gone With The Wind, listening to it only when I walk for exercise. I may not even finish this year though, that's how slowly I'm going.

ROUND 1: January 1 - April 17, 2011
READ: 2/8

1.The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Steig Larsson (465 pages)
2. Lover Mine - J.R. Ward (512 pages)
3. Skykeepers - Jessica Andersen (480 pages)
4. Beautiful Darkness - Kami Garcia (503 pages) 1/15
5. Blood Promise - Richelle Mead(503 pages) 2/7
6. Unraveled - Gena Showalter (572 pages)
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Jas wrote: "I am very very slowly slogging my way through Gone With The Wind, listening to it only when I walk for exercise. I may not even finish this year though, that's how slowly I'm going..."

Hahaha! Should we blame this on the length of the book or that you don't walk much! LOL!

D.G. wrote: "Tugce Nida wrote: "You seemed to choose all the books I want to read :) What do you think of all? I saw the Help and was gonna ask about it but then looked at number 2 and realised it was winter ro..."

:) Looks like with this list, I will be asking more of your opinion ...

Jane (PS) wrote: Hahaha! Should we blame this on the length of the book or that you don't walk much! LOL!

A bit of both? Also, I got a bike in the fall, so now I ride it a good bit instead of walking. The audiobook is something like 49 hours. It's insane. The accents and voices that the reader does are amazing though. I may just quit and instead actually read the book later in the year instead. I wonder if it is available on kindle yet. I'm finding it a lot easier to read those long books on the kindle - no tired hand from holding the book and making it stay open on the right page. And it doesn't hurt as much when I fall asleep at 3 am while reading and the kindle falls on my face. Those hardcovers.. OW!

Jas wrote: "[edit] Hmm.. I thought I was quoting one thing but ended up messing up. This is in response to Yz's comment that audiobooks also count.

Oh oh.. audiobooks too? Does something I started listening t..."

Unfortunately, it has to be books started within the year.

I second Jane's comment. Maybe you need to walk more... LOL!

Jas wrote: "I'm also considering trying to read War and Peace this year - at 1392 pages that may be a stretch though. Ill decide based on how my 100 books challenge goes. Got to catch up on that one first. "

I also have W&P in my TBR but I don't think I'll get to it this year. I'm planning to read at least one Outlander book and that's the only book over 1000 pgs. I'll read this year. :)

7/8 Read

1 – 672 pages – Lover Avenged – JR Ward – 2/14
2 – 543 pages – Nevermore – Kelly Creagh – 1/7
3 – 570 pages – L'amant furieux – JR Ward – 2/7
4 – 480 pages – The Silver Wolf– Alice Borchardt
5 – 467 pages – Hidden Currents – Christine Feehan – 2/4
6 – 455 pages – Lover Revealed – JR Ward – 2/9
7 – 502 pages – Lover Unbound – JR Ward – 2/10
8 – 534 pages – Lover Enshrined – JR Ward – 2/11

I am in
Too Big To Ignore Anymore

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I'm in for the Mor-book-ly Obese Challenge.

2/8 Completed

1. Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning, 594 pages, 01.24.11
2. Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison, 501 pages, 02.11.11
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8/8 Read Done!

1 – 672 pages – Lover Avenged – JR Ward – 2/14
2 – 543 pages – Nevermore – Kelly Creagh – 1/7
3 – 570 pages – L'amant furieux – JR Ward – 2/7
4 – 517 pages – Blood Trinity – Sherrilyn Kenyon – 2/15
5 – 467 pages – Hidden Currents – Christine Feehan – 2/4
6 – 455 pages – Lover Revealed – JR Ward – 2/9
7 – 502 pages – Lover Unbound – JR Ward – 2/10
8 – 534 pages – Lover Enshrined – JR Ward – 2/11

More-Book-ly Obese


1.Outlander ~850pp- 7/12/11
2.Dragonfly in Amber ~752pp- 7/18/11
3.Voyager ~880pp- 7/24/11
4.Drums of Autum ~896pp-7/30/11
5.The Fiery Cross ~1443pp- 8/14/11
6.A Breath of Snow and Ashes ~980pp- 8/27/11
7.An Echo in the Bone ~992pp- 9/11/11
8.Jane Eyre ~533pp- 3/20/11

Congrats, N. L.!

Thanks!

Well done, N.L.!

Thanks Yz and, because I'm addicted to book challenges, I'm going to do a second round of Mor-book-ly Obese.

Congrats NL!

Jas wrote: "Jane (PS) wrote: Hahaha! Should we blame this on the length of the book or that you don't walk much! LOL!

A bit of both? Also, I got a bike in the fall, so now I ride it a good bit instead of wal..."

I avoid the squashed nose by choosing light (and light-hearted) MMPBs!! You'll note I only have 3 books in this challenge... LOL!

UPDATE!!
1/3 Completed

1. Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward (528 Pages)
2. Alpha by Rachel Vincent (472 Pages)
3. Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole (512 Pages) 2/17/2011

Put me on Does this Book Make My Butt look Big Challenge! I'm going for five Chunksters! I'll find five from Michener easily! Thanks!

My level is Mor-book-ly Obese

UPDATE

2/8 finished

1. Voyager by Diana Gabaldon- pgs. 1059 - finished on 1/7/2011
2. Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon- pgs. 1070 - finished 2/17/2011
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1/8 Read – Mor-book-ly Obese – Take 2

1 – 516 pages – The Red Pyramid – Rick Riordan
2 – 557 pages – The Lost Hero – Rick Riordan
3 – 528 pages – Lover Unleashed – JR Ward
4 – 480 pages – Water Bound – Christine Feehan
5 – 512 pages – Lover Mine – JR Ward
6 – 480 pages – The Silver Wolf– Alice Borchardt – 2/18
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ROUND 1: January 1 - April 17, 2011
READ: 3/8

1. Beautiful Darkness - Kami Garcia (503 pages) 1/15
2. Blood Promise - Richelle Mead(503 pages) 2/7
3. Unraveled - Gena Showalter (572 pages) 2/15
4.The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Steig Larsson (465 pages)
5. Lover Mine - J.R. Ward (512 pages)
6. Skykeepers - Jessica Andersen (480 pages)
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I'll have to look at my bookshelf, but I'll try to go for Mor-Book-Ly Obese challenge.

2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge

Level of participation: Mor-book-ly Obese

List:
4/8

1. Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning 1/24/11 - 594 pages
2. The Search by Nora Roberts 2/7/11 - 488 pages
3. The Nightingale Legacy by Catherine Coulter 2/12/11 - 464 pages
4. Ransom by Julie Garwood 2/25/11 - 546 pages
5. Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver 470 pages
6. Genuine Lies by Nora Roberts 521 pages
7. Prince Charming by Julie Garwood 560 pages

2011 Chubby Chunkster: Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big?

2/5 completed

1. In Search of the Castaways; or the Children of Captain Grant by Jules Verne (re-read, 549 pages) -09/01/11
2.Watership Down by Richard Adams (478 pages) -28/02/11
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My level is Mor-book-ly Obese

UPDATE

3/8 finished

1. Voyager by Diana Gabaldon- pgs. 1059 - finished on 1/7/2011
2. Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon- pgs. 1070 - finished 2/17/2011
3. Map of Bones by James Rollins - pgs. 521 - finished 3/1/2011
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ROUND 1: January 1 - April 17, 2011
READ: 4/8

1. Beautiful Darkness - Kami Garcia (503 pages) 1/15
2. Blood Promise - Richelle Mead(503 pages) 2/7
3. Unraveled - Gena Showalter (572 pages) 2/15
4. Last Dragon Standing - G.A. Aiken <(468 pages) 2/26
5. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Steig Larsson (465 pages)
6. Lover Mine - J.R. Ward (512 pages)
7. Skykeepers - Jessica Andersen (480 pages)
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RRRC 2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge:

I'm in for the Mor-book-ly Obese Challenge: 8 books over 450 pages

4/8 Read (Updated 02.23.11)

1. Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning, 594 pages, 01.24.11
2. Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison, 501 pages, 02.11.11
3. A Fistful of Charms by Kim Harrison, 510 pages, 02.19.11
4. The Clayborne Brides by Julie Garwood, 464 pages, 02.23.11
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I'm going to go for the Mor-book-ly Obese and post as I got along

0/8 pages

1 Shadowfever624 pages - Completed 2nd March 2011. Yipee!
2 Stray618 pages
3 The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo 533 pages
4 The Girl Who Played with Fire 569 pages
5 The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest656 pages
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