Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Thanks Jane :)

My pleasure! Despite my aweful tardiness ;)

Thanks, Jane!

Ditto Joann ;)

Thanks Jane!! And congrats tp all who have finished as well!!

Congrats to all that have finished !!

2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Do These Books Make My Butt Look Big?
Finished 8/15/11

1. Carnal Innocence by Nora Roberts (512 pages) 04/12/11
2. Crave by J.R. Ward (454 pages) 5/22/11
3. Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole (515 pages) 6/5/11
4. Birthright by Nora Roberts (502 pages) 7/13/11
5. Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward (489 pages) 8/15/11

'Yay Nikki!

Congrats, Nikki!

Congrats Nikki!!!

Thanks Jane, LIsa Kay and Sherry :) I'm thinking I may do another round at this.

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
Completed: 5/5 - 16 August
Extended and now targeting next level: 5/8

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 ******
4. Games of Command by Linnea Sinclair (525p) √ 1-Jun
5. Wild Fire by Christine Feehan (455p - scraped in!)√ 16-Aug
***** extend ******

I keep lifting my target. I felt ambitious in January targeting 3, brave when I extended to 5, but I think 8 will be achievable for the year, so up I go to the last level :)

ROUND III - July 13 - December 31, 2011
READ: 2/8

1. Roadside Crosses - Jeffery Deaver (548 pages) 7/18
2. Kill the Messenger - Tami Hoag (496 pages) 8/15

I'll go again for the same thing: Round II: Do These Make My Butt Look Big

3/5

1. ✔ A Clash of Kings, by George R.R. Martin; 969 pages (w/o appendix)★★★★★ PB 7/21
2. ✔ Chasing Fire, by Nora Roberts; HC=472 pgs; ★★★★½ OD audio 7/25
3. ✔ The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, by Stieg Larsson audio = 465 pages ★★★★☆ OD audio 8/21 my goodreads review
4.
5.


Currently reading: , by George R.R. Martin= 1,168 pages

To Choose From:
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)
Ransom, by Julie Garwood; paperback=546
Shanna, by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss; HC=666 pages
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)
Fallen, by Lauren Kate OD audio=452 pages; on library waiting list July BOM-NBRC

Done with the list.
Mor-book-ly Obese
Duration: 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2011
8/8 Completed

1.Shadowfever, by Karen Marie Moning, Hardcover, 594 Pages 2/23 (5)
2.The Bronze Horseman, by Paullina Simons, Hardcover, 637 Pages 1/30 (5)
3.Tatiana and Alexander, by Paullina Simons, Hardcover, 559 Pages 2/1 (5)
4. The Summer Garden, by Paullina Simons, Hardcover, 776 Pages 2/8 (5)
5.The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson, Hardcover, 465 pages 2/23 (2)
6.Covet by J.R. Ward, MMP, 474 pages 5/17 (4)
7.Crave by J.R. Ward, MMP, 454 pages 8/2 (4.5)
8.Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon, MMP, 533 pages 8/21 (5)

I decided to go round 2. I think I'll finish them by 31 Dec.
Round II: Chubby Chunkster
1 Sep - 31 Dec 2011
0/3

1. Envy by J.R. Ward, MMP, 480 pages
2. The Wild Rose by Jennifer Donnelly, MMP, 640 pages
3. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon, MMP, 529 pages

Congrats, Wan "Artemis", the Dark-Hunters' Goddess!

Congratulations, Nikki and Wan!

2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Do These Books Make My Butt Look Big?
2/5 Read
8/3/11> 12/31/11

1.Covet J R Ward - completed 8/12/11 rated 5/5
2. Crave J R Ward
3. Envy J R Ward
4. Lover Eternal J R Ward - completed 8/21/11 rated 5/5
5. Lover Awakened J R Ward

'Yay Wan!

Thanks Guys.

Congrats Wan!!!

I'm going to sign up! I have nearly 4 months left!
Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big?

1. Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer 14/9/11
2. The Historian by Elizabeth Kostovo
3. The Ie Cream Girls by Dorothy Koomson 9/10/11
4. Genesis by Karin Slaughter
5. Labyrinth by Kate Mosse

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
Completed: 5/5 - 16 August
Extended and now targeting next level: 6/8

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 ******
4. Games of Command by Linnea Sinclair (525p) √ 1-Jun
5. Wild Fire by Christine Feehan (455p - scraped in!)√ 16-Aug
***** extend ******
6. City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare (453p - scraped in again!) √ 28-Aug
7. Shadowfever by KMM (672p)
8. Lover Mine by J R Ward (653p)

RRRC 2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge (Round Three):

Duration: August 12, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Level: Mor-book-ly Obese: 8 books over 450 pages

1/8 Read

Updated 08.26.11

1. The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel, 480 pages, 08.26.11 ★★★★★
2. Graceling by Kristin Cashore, 471 pages
3. Virgin Earth by Philippa Gregory, 661 pages
4. Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts, 472 pages
5. Obsidian Butterfly by Laurell K. Hamiton, 596 pages
6. Narcissus in Chains by Laurell K. Hamiton, 644 pages
7. Cerulean Sins by Laurel K. Hamilton, 547 pages
8. Incubus Dreams by Laurell K. Hamilton, 752 pages or Villette by Charlotte Bronte, 573 pages

Chubby Chunkster Challenge 2011
Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big?
5/5 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
3. Shanna Kathleen E. Woodiwiss - 666 pages 7/21/11
4. Redeeming Love Francine Rivers - 479 pages 8/7/11
5. The Wolf and the Dove Kathleen E. Woodiwiss - 508 pages 8/28/11



And congrats to all who finished.

I don't know yet if I'll go for round 2.

Katharina wrote: "Chubby Chunkster Challenge 2011
Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big?
5/5 Completed

1. A Rose in Winter Kathleen E. Woodiwiss - 567 pages 1/22/11
2. [book:Testimony of Two Men|59102..."

LOL Round 1 is kicking my butt... Just one more book and I AM DONE!

I'll go again for the same thing: Round II: Do These Make My Butt Look Big

4/5

1. ✔ A Clash of Kings, by George R.R. Martin; 969 pages (w/o appendix)★★★★★ PB 7/21
2. ✔ Chasing Fire, by Nora Roberts; HC=472 pgs; ★★★★½ OD audio 7/25
3. ✔ The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, by Stieg Larsson audio = 465 pages ★★★★☆ OD audio 8/21 my goodreads review
4. ✔ A Storm of Swords, by George R.R. Martin= 1,168 pages; ★★★★★ PB 8/29
5.


Currently reading:

To Choose From:
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)
Ransom, by Julie Garwood; paperback=546
Shanna, by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss; HC=666 pages
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)
Fallen, by Lauren Kate OD audio=452 pages; on library waiting list July BOM-NBRC

Katharina wrote: "Chubby Chunkster Challenge 2011
Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big?
5/5 Completed

1. A Rose in Winter Kathleen E. Woodiwiss - 567 pages 1/22/11
2. [book:Testimony of Two Men|59102..."

Congratulations!

Congrats, Katharina!

'Yay Katharina!

Thank You Yz, Lisa Kay and Jane.

Yay! Two lots of Mor-book-ly Obese completed!
See post 244!!
Enjoyed it, but still have a heap more to do!

2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Do These Books Make My Butt Look Big?
4/5 Read
8/3/11> 12/31/11

1.Covet J R Ward - completed 8/12/11 rated 5/5 496 pages
2. Crave J R Ward completed 9/4/11 rated 5/5 454 pages
3. Envy J R Ward 480 pages
4. Lover Eternal J R Ward - completed 8/21/11 rated 5/5 464 pages
5. Lover Awakened J R Ward - completed 9/2/11 rated 5/5 464 pages

RRRC 2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge (Round Three):

Duration: August 12, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Level: Mor-book-ly Obese: 8 books over 450 pages

3/8 Read

Updated 09.05.11

1. The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel, 480 pages, 08.26.11 ★★★★★
2. Graceling by Kristin Cashore, 471 pages
3. Virgin Earth by Philippa Gregory, 661 pages
4. Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts, 472 pages
5. Obsidian Butterfly by Laurell K. Hamiton, 596 pages, 09.05.11 ★★★★
6. Narcissus in Chains by Laurell K. Hamiton, 644 pages
7. Rage of Angels by Sidney Sheldon, 512 pages
8. Villette by Charlotte Bronte, 573 pages, 09.04.11 ★★★

Round II
Finished!
July 10, 2011 to December 31, 2011

I'm going to go for The Chubby Chunkster this time, but I might upgrade it to Do these make my butt look big. It all depends on my progress!!!!

Finished 3/3

Level: The Chubby Chunkster

1.A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness - 7/15/2011 - 579 pages
2. Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning - 7/25/2011 - 594 pages
3. My False Heart by Liz Carlyle - 9/6/2011 - 451 pages

Congrats, Lacy!

Congrats, Lacy!

Thanks ladies!

'Yay Lacy!

ROUND III - July 13 - December 31, 2011
READ: 3/8

1. Roadside Crosses - Jeffery Deaver (548 pages) 7/18
2. Kill the Messenger - Tami Hoag (496 pages) 8/15
3. The Girl Who Played with Fire - Stieg Larsson (724 pages) 9/10

Absolutely done! AMEN!

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

Congratulations, Mirely!

Congrats, Mirely!

Thank you ladies!

'Yay Mirely!

Jane (PS) wrote: "'Yay Mirely!"
Thank you Jane!

ROUND III - July 13 - December 31, 2011
READ: 4/8

1. Roadside Crosses - Jeffery Deaver (548 pages) 7/18
2. Kill the Messenger - Tami Hoag (496 pages) 8/15
3. The Girl Who Played with Fire - Stieg Larsson (724 pages) 9/10
4. The Lonely Girls ClubSuzanne Forster (504 pages) 9/15

Round II: Chubby Chunkster
1 Sep - 31 Dec 2011
1/3

1. Envy by J.R. Ward, MMP, 480 pages
2. The Wild Rose by Jennifer Donnelly, MMP, 640 pages
3. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon, MMP, 529 pages 9/19 (4.5)

ROUND I - 2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
January 1 - December 31, 2011
Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big?
5/5 FINISHED :)

1. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg Larsson 9/8/11 (5 stars) 465 pages
2. The Girl Who Played with Fire - Stieg Larsson 9/9/11 (5 stars) 503 pages
3. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest - Stieg Larsson 9/10/11 (5 stars) 563 pages
4. The Book Thief - Markus Zusak 9/4/11 (5 stars) 550 pages
5. The Time Traveler's Wife - Audrey Niffenegger 9/24/11 (4 stars) 536 pages

I'll go again for the same thing: Round II: Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big?

5/5 - Done!!

1. ✔ A Clash of Kings, by George R.R. Martin; 969 pages (w/o appendix)★★★★★ PB 7/21
2. ✔ Chasing Fire, by Nora Roberts; HC=472 pgs; ★★★★½ OD audio 7/25
3. ✔ The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, by Stieg Larsson audio = 465 pages ★★★★☆ OD audio 8/21 my goodreads review
4. ✔ A Storm of Swords, by George R.R. Martin= 1,168 pages; ★★★★★ PB 8/29
5. ✔ A Feast for Crows, by George R.R. Martin, ★★★½✩ PB 9/23