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2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
I'm in again this year. I enjoyed last years and read 5 (Do these make my butt look big?). I'm going to go for MOR-BOOK-LY OBESE (8 books) this year.3 of 8 Completed
1st to Die by James Patterson 471 pgs ***** 02/02
Exclusive by Sandra Brown 496 pgs ***** 04/23
Ricochet by Sandra Brown 544 pgs **** 04/26
Romance Readers Reading Challenges2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
(A chunkster is 450 pages or more of fiction or nonfiction)
Duration 1/1/2011 - 12/31/2011
Completed: 8 out of 8
I'm going to do "Too Big To Ignore Anymore" - this option is for those chunksters on your TBR list (honor code folk, I don't have time to be the challenge police). You may select any number of books over 450 pages but you must LIST THEM ahead of time.
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Chubby Chunkster Challenge 2011Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big?
2/5 Completed
1. A Rose in Winter Kathleen E. Woodiwiss - 567 pages 1/22/11
2. Testimony of Two Men Caldwell Taylor - 704 pages 4/30/11
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My level is Mor-book-ly Obese UPDATE
7/8 finished
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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 3/1/20114.
Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia - Pgs. 503 - finished 3/10/115.
Just Breathe by Susan Wiggs - Pgs. 469 - finished 3/11/116.
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett - Pgs. 973 - finished 3/25/20117.
Crave by J.R. Ward - Pgs. 454 - finished 5/8/20118.
Update: only read two so far. I'm getting behind on all my challenges. :/To Read:
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2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Mor-book-ly Obese
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1. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson 465pgs
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8. Caine's Reckoning by Sarah McCarty 473pgs
To retain my sanity this year. I have to down grade from "Too Big To Ignore Anymore" to "Mor-book-ly Obese". Main reason is I've change my mind on some of the book choice (so the pre-listing doesn't work for me). Hope it's okay. Here is my modified list.
Mor-book-ly Obese
Duration: 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2011
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RRRC 2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge (Round Two): Duration: May 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Level: Mor-book-ly Obese: 8 books over 450 pages
3/8 Read (Updated 05.12.11)
1. Stray by Rachel Vincent, 618 pages, 05.03.11
2. Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood, 520 pages, 05.08.11
3. The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison, 455 pages, 05.12.11
4. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, 485 pages
5. Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward, 489 pages
6. White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison, 504 pages
7. Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison, 487 pages
8. Rage of Angels by Sidney Sheldon, 512 pages
I joined GR in March and found this challenge yesterday. So far, since March, I've read:A Discovery of Witches - 592;
The Historian - 648;
A Twisted Ladder - 530;
Deeper Than The Dead - 532;
The Inner Circle - 464;
Seal Island - 480;
Millie's Fling - 501;
Chosen to Die - 460;
Silent Scream - 570; and,
A Race to Splendor - 519 ...
So, I guess I'm in the "Too Big to Ignore" catagory.
Someoneyouknow wrote: "I'm in for Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big? .My tentative list :
1. Dune by Frank Herbert
2. Her Fearful Symmetry by [author:Audrey Niffenegger|4..."
I loved Watership Down and Her Fearful Symmetry! The cartoon movie version of Watership Down was really good. I used to watch it all the time as a kid, even though it was not really child appropriate.
ALL FINISHED!!!
My level is Mor-book-ly Obese
UPDATE
8/8 finished
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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 3/1/20114.
Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia - Pgs. 503 - finished 3/10/115.
Just Breathe by Susan Wiggs - Pgs. 469 - finished 3/11/116.
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett - Pgs. 973 - finished 3/25/20117.
Crave by J.R. Ward - Pgs. 454 - finished 5/8/20118.
Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward - Pgs. 489 - finished 5/14/2011
ROUND II - April 22, 2011 - December 31, 2011
READ: 2/8
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3. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg Larsson (465 pages)
4. Dawnbreaker - Jocelyn Drake
5. Skykeepers - Jessica Andersen (480 pages)
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Of course you can Lacy.I haven't even started my list yet!!!
Lacy wrote: "I'm done. Can I do another set?"I notice Barbara and Joann are both on their second round of 8!
I was only shooting for 3 as I don't normally read the big novels (no idea why), but I'ver realised I could upgrade to 5, or even *gasp* 8 - I forget to check how long some books are when I read them...
Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "Of course you can Lacy.I haven't even started my list yet!!!"
Thank you Charlotte!
Jane (PS) wrote: "Lacy wrote: "I'm done. Can I do another set?"I notice Barbara and Joann are both on their second round of 8!
I was only shooting for 3 as I don't normally read the big novels (no idea why), but..."
Cool, thanks! I'm gonna go look at their posts to see how they arranged it.
This challenge was a great motivater, because I tend to avoid the larger books. It helped me get through some more of the Outlander novels!
Lacy - I LOVE Outlander. I went thru the whole series in a couple of months. Remember staying up until 2-3 in the morning reading them. C.R.A.Z.Y. :-)
Wan "Artemis", the Dark-Hunters' Goddess wrote: "Lacy - I LOVE Outlander. I went thru the whole series in a couple of months. Remember staying up until 2-3 in the morning reading them. C.R.A.Z.Y. :-)"I love them too! I have to take a break in between books as large as those though. I need to start the 5th one. I also remember the late nights! Claire and Jaime are one of my favorite couples from a book. They make me sigh! So, if you read them all you are probably going crazy waiting for the next one! =0)
I'll do the Mor-book-ly Obese level. 8 books total. Books that I have completed: (8/8)
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2011 Chubby Chunkster ChallengeDuration: January 1 - December 31, 2011
Challenge Level: Mor-book-ly Obese
3/8 completed
1. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (850 pages) 3/10
2. Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey (1015 pages)
3. Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver (470 pages) 4/3
4. Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell (1024 pages)
5. Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset (1168 pages)
6. The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger (536 pages) 4/23
7. The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo (512 pages)
8. Nevermore - Kelly Creagh (543 pages)
2011 Chubby Chunkster ChallengeDo These Books Make My Butt Look Big?
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Finished one round of the Mor-book-ly Obese Level. I'll try for another one.Large books I've been meaning to read for quite some time:
1. Of Human Bondage, By: William Somerset Maugham (701 pages)
2. East of Eden, By: John Steinbeck (608 pages)
3. The Historian, By: Elizabeth Kostova (720 pages)
Read: (0/8)
2011 Chubby Chunkster: Mor-book-ly Obese8/8 READ
1. Graceling by Kristin Cashore - 1/1 (471 pgs.)
2. The Winter Rose by Jennifer Donnelly - 1/29 (706 pgs.)
3. The Help by Kathryn Stockett - 2/9 (464 pgs.)
4. The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness - 3/12 (479 pgs.)
5. A Prisoner of Birth by Jeffrey Archer - 4/10 (531 pgs.)
6. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson - 4/14 (644 pgs.)
7. Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward - 5/17 (455 pgs.)
8. The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon - 5/31 (1433 pgs.)
Oh man! That last book was hard!I'll probably sign up again as I have several chunkies I mean to read this year but I think I need at least a few months off after that mammoth!
The Chubby Chunkster (3) / Do These Books Make My Butt Look Big (5) / Mor-book-ly Obese (8)1 January - 31 December 2011
Completed: 3/3 - 30 April
Extended and now targeting next level: 4/5
1. Lover Enshrined by J R Ward (534p) √ 5-Feb
2. Lover Avenged by J R Ward (642p) √ 4-Mar
3. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare (485p) √ 30-Apr
***** extend to next level ******
4. Games of Command by Linnea Sinclair (525p) √ 1-Jun
5. Lover Mine by J R Ward (653p)
?????? next level ??????
6. Shadowfever by KMM (672p)
7. The Distant Hours by Kate Morton (562p H'cover)
8. Sorceress Of Faith (The Summoning, #2) by Robin D Owens
I'm going to do 8 again for this year, as I managed to complete that one on time.Mor-Book-Ly Obese
1.The Fellowship of the Ring (531 Pages)
2.Kissed by an Angel (704 Pages)
3.Fallen (452 Pages)
4.Salem's Lot (456 Pages)
5.Angus, Thongs and Full-frontal Snogging: WITH "It's OK, I'm Wearing Really Big Knickers!" (496 Pages)
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Update!7/8 completed!
Mor-book-ly Obese
2/14-12/31
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4. 480 pages:
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2011 CHUBBY CHUNKSTER CHALLENGE DURATION: 1/1/11 - 12/31/11Do these books make my butt look big?
5/5 Completed: 6/9/11
1. Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning (594 pgs) 1/26
2. Ransom by Julie Garwood (546 pgs) 2/4
3. Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward (489 pgs) 4/7
4. Alpha by Rachel Vincent (472 pgs) 4/18
5. Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole (515 pgs) 6/9
RRRC 2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge (Round Two): Duration: May 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Level: Mor-book-ly Obese: 8 books over 450 pages
4/8 Read (Updated 06.12.11)
1. Stray by Rachel Vincent, 618 pages, 05.03.11 ★★★★
2. Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood, 520 pages, 05.08.11 ★★★★★
3. The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison, 455 pages, 05.12.11 ★★★★
4. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, 485 pages
5. Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward, 489 pages
6. White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison, 504 pages, 06.12.11 ★★★★★
7. Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison, 487 pages
8. TBD
RRRC 2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge:I'm in for the “Do These Books Make My Butt Look Big?”: 5 books, each over 450 pages; start date 6/1/11 through 12/31/11
1/51. ✔Graceling, by Kristin Cashore; hardcover=471 pages
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A Game of Thrones, by George R.R. Martin; paperback = 807 pages (w/o appendix)
Dark Prince: Author's Cut Special Edition, by Christine Feehan; e-book = 496 pages
To Choose From:
A Clash of Kings, by George R.R. Martin; paperback=969 pages (w/o appendix)
A Storm of Swords, by George R.R. Martin= 1,168
Any Human Heart, by William Boyd; library e-book=480 pages (regular)
Chasing Fire, by Nora Roberts; audiobook=472 pages
Die For Me (book #7), by Karen Rose; paperback =584 pages
Dreams of a Dark Warrior, by Kresley Cole; Kindle=515 pages
King of Sword and Sky, by C.L. Wilson; audiobook=480 pages (re-read)
Crown of Crystal Flame, by C.L. Wilson; audiobook=469 pages (re-read)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, by Stieg Larsson audiobook=465 pages (re-read)
Ransom, by Julie Garwood; paperback=546 (re-read)
Shanna, by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss Hardcover=666 pages (re-read)
Through a Dark Mist, by Marsha Canham; paperback=480 pages
Under the Desert Moon, by Marsha Canham; paperback=512 pages
Watchers, by Dean Koontz; audiobook=496 pages (re-read)
Enjoyed it so much...I'm going for a second round of Mor-book-ly obese!1. Company of Liars by Karen Maitland - 548 pages - June 11
2. Last Letter from your Lover by Jojo Moyes - 496 pages - June 11
3. Here Come the Girls by Milly Johnson - 493 pages - July 11
4. The Owl Killers by Karen Maitland - 576 pages - July 11
5. Roses by Leila Meacham - 609 pages - July 11
6. The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown - 670 pages - Aug 11
7. The Mill House by Susan Lewis - 564 pages - Aug 11
8. The House by the Sea by Santa Montefiore - 480 pages - Sept 11
Yay! 2 lots of Mor-bookly-obese!!
ROUND II - April 22, 2011 - December 31, 2011
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5. Skykeepers - Jessica Andersen (480 pages)
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8/8 completed! DONE!!Mor-book-ly Obese
2/14-12/31
1. 463 pages:
2. 472 pages:
3. 452 pages:
4. 480 pages:
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7. 570 pages:
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I will sign up again, but can't decide if I want to go for another 8 or 5!
ROUND II - April 22, 2011 - December 31, 2011
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RRRC 2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge: Updated 7/19I'm in for the “Do These Books Make My Butt Look Big?”: 5 books, each over 450 pages; start date 6/1/11
5/5 DONE!1. ✔Graceling, by Kristin Cashore=471 pages ★★★★½ HC 6/8
2. ✔ A Game of Thrones, by George R.R. Martin; paperback = 807 pages (w/o appendix) ★★★★★ PB 6/26
3. ✔ Dark Prince: Author's Cut Special Edition, by Christine Feehan= 496 pages ★★★★☆e-book 6/26
4. ✔ The Search, by Nora Roberts; hardcover=488 pages; ★★★★½ OD audio 7/7
5. ✔ Die For Me (book #7), by Karen Rose; paperback =584 pages; both ★★★★★ PB MiL audio 7/18
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ROUND II - April 22, 2011 - December 31, 2011
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Chubby Chunkster Challenge 2011**3/3**
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Totally in on this one. I'm going for the "Mor-book-ly Obese:"Progress: 4/8
Duration: 01/01/11 to 01/01/12
1. Crave by J.R. Ward
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I was initially intimidated by the title of this challenge. Now that I know what it's about, I'd like to throw my hat in the ring. I'm shooting for Chubby Chunkster, and I'll post as I go.
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Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Level: Mor-book-ly Obese: 8 books over 450 pages
1. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson 2/16/11
* 644 pages
2. The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson 2/16/11
* 503 pages
3. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson 2/18/11
* 563 pages
4. Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning 3/17/11
* 594 pages
5. The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory 3/20/11
* 672 pages
6. The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger 3/21/11
* 536 pages
7. World without End by Sean Russell 3/30/11
* 606 pages
8. Texas Rich by Fern Michaels 4/6/11
* 568 pages