Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

I’ll go another round, but smaller this time, choosing three books in:
Round III: “The Chubby Chunkster”

0/3

1. Through a Dark Mist, by Marsha Canham (PB)
2.
3.

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

Congrats Lisa Key..:)
I finished one challenge, hopefully will enter it again till the end of the year.:)

Congratulations, Ananda and Lisa Kay!

Thanks Yz..I will enter again, just to catch a breath from these chubby books. :)

2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Level - The Chubby Chunkster
Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011

1.Lover Unleashed by J. R. Ward (489 pages) (4/10)★★★★
2.Have You Seen Her? by Karen Rose (499 pages) (9/13)★★★★1/2
3.

Update 9/25 - Completed 2/3

Thanks, Ananda! Congrats to you, too!

Thanks, Yz! I don't know why this challenge makes these chunksters early to approach, but it does, LOL!

I’ll go another round, but smaller this time, choosing three books in:
Round III: “The Chubby Chunkster”

1/3

1. ✔ Through a Dark Mist, by Marsha Canham ★★★★✩ PB 9/26
2.
3.


Currently reading: N/A

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
Smuggler's Lady, by Jane Feather PB=460
The Help, by Kathryn Stockett PB=522
The Last Arrow, by Marsha Canham PB=464
A Dance With Dragons, by George R.R. Martin HC=1016; (OD audio)

Congrats, Lisa Kay!

Thanks, Joann!

RRRC 2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge (Round Three):

Duration: August 12, 2011 - December 31, 2011

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

5/8 Read

Updated 09.29.11

1. The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel, 480 pages, 08.26.11 ★★★★★
2. The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, 546 pages
3. Virgin Earth by Philippa Gregory, 661 pages, 09.29.11 ★★★★★
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, 09.17.11 ★★★★
8. Villette by Charlotte Bronte, 573 pages, 09.04.11 ★★★

Ok, I'm in for 5 more books..will post as I go..

ROUND II - 2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
October 1 - December 31, 2011
Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big?
1/5 Read

1. The Historian - Elizabeth Kostova
2. Nanotechnological Basis for Advanced Sensors - Johann Peter Reithmaier 10/4/11 (5 stars) - 545 pages
3.
4.
5.

'Yay Ananda and Lisa Kay!!

Thanks, Jane!

'ROMANCE READERS READING CHALLENGE' 2011 CHUBBY CHUNKSTER CHALLENGE
0/3

1)The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough (692 pages)
2)A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness (579 pages)
3)Jump by Jilly Cooper (768 pages)

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)



Bonus:
1. Dark Taste of Rapture by Gena Showalter, MMP, 451 pages (barely) 10/4 (5)
2. Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon, HC, 722 pages

Jane (PS) wrote: "'Yay Ananda and Lisa Kay!!"

Thanks Jane *hugs*

Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big?

1. Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead 489 pgs READ 10/6/2011 *****
2. Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead 594 pgs READ 10/09/2011 ****
3. Storm of Swords by George R. R. Martin paperback 1128 pgs.
4. Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon paperback 947 pgs.
5. Stray by Rachel Vincent paperback 618 pgs.

Mor-Book-Ly Obese for me.
11/11
1.The Exiled Queen by Cinda Willaims Chima. 587.Pages.Finished 2/13/11
2.Clockwork Angel.478 Pages.
3.The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan.557 Pages.2/28/11
4.I Am Number four by Petticus Lore.4/29
5.Delirium by Lauren Oliver.480.4/17
6.Kissed by an Angel by Elizibeth Chandler.690.6/13/11
7.Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton.453 Pages.8/15/11
8.Inkheart by Cornelia Funke.548 Pages.2/2/11
9.Nightshade by Andrea Cremer.452 Pages.2/6/11
10.Divergent by Veronica Roth.489 Pages.6/8/11
11The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross.473 Pages.6/23/11
COMPLETED!!

Woohoo MistressMoon!!

Congrats MisterssMoon:) Wooow, that's a lot of pages:) Well done!

2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Do These Books Make My Butt Look Big?
5/5 Read _COMPLETED!! 10/2/11
8/3/11> 12/31/11

1.Covet J R Ward - completed 8/12/11 rated 5/5
2. Crave J R Ward completed 9/4/11 rated 5/5
3. Lover Enshrined J R Ward completed 10/2/11 rated 4/5
4. Lover Eternal J R Ward - completed 8/21/11 rated 5/5
5. Lover Awakened J R Ward - completed 9/2/11 rated 5/5

Round II: Chubby Chunkster
10/3/11 ~ 12/31/11
4/5 read
1.Envy 11/2/11 5/5 ♥
2. Lover Avenged 12/5/11 5/5♥
3.Lover Mine 12/10/11 5/5♥
4.Lover Unleashed
5. Grave Peril 11/17/11 4/5♥

Congrats Melissa:) Yay!!!

Thanks Ananda!!

I'm in for Mor-Book-Ly Obese again. :D

2/8

1.The MacKade Brothers: Rafe and Jared-473 pages.10/9/11
2.The MacKade Brothers: Devin and Shane-512 pages.
3.Supernatural-471.10/17/11

Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big?

1. Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead 489 pgs READ 10/6/2011 *****
2. Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead 594 pgs READ 10/09/2011 ****
3. Storm of Swords by George R. R. Martin paperback 1128 pgs.
4. Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon paperback 947 pgs.
5. Stray by Rachel Vincent paperback 618 pgs.

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 Ice Cream Girls by Dorothy Koomson 9/10/11
4. Genesis by Karin Slaughter
5. Labyrinth by Kate Mosse

I’ll go another round, but smaller this time, choosing three books in:
Round III: “The Chubby Chunkster”

2/3

1. ✔ Through a Dark Mist, by Marsha Canham ★★★★✩ PB 9/26; 480 pages
2. ✔ Cold Sassy Tree, by Olive Ann Burns ★★★★✩ OD audio=480 pages 10/13
3.


Currently reading: N/A

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
Smuggler's Lady, by Jane Feather PB=460
The Help, by Kathryn Stockett PB=522
The Last Arrow, by Marsha Canham PB=464
A Dance With Dragons, by George R.R. Martin HC=1016; (OD audio)
Odd Thomas, by Dean Koontz PB=464

Round II: Chubby Chunkster
1 Sep - 31 Dec 2011
2/3

1. Envy by J.R. Ward, MMP, 480 pages 10/11 (4.5)
2. The Wild Rose by Jennifer Donnelly, MMP, 640 pages
3. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon, MMP, 529 pages 9/19 (4.5)



Bonus:
1. Dark Taste of Rapture by Gena Showalter, MMP, 451 pages (barely) 10/4 (5)
2. Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon, HC, 722 pages 10/18 (5)

HELP! Okay, I'm thinking of listening to via audiobook. I can't figure out the pages. They range from the 200's to the 500's. At 11 CD's and 12.5 hours, I figure it is pretty long, somewhere around 500. Any rulings?

'Yay Melissa!

Lisa Kay wrote: "HELP! Okay, I'm thinking of listening to via audiobook. I can't figure out the pages. They range from the 200's to the 500's. At 11 CD's and 12.5 hours, I..."

Hi Lisa - I think the ruling is to take the mass market paperback page count. If these aren't listed, then you go with the paperback or hardcover. Unfortunately the three editions I looked at were all 323 pages or lower.

I suspect the audio must dragged out with slow narration, many pauses and music between chapters...

Thanks, Jane!

RRRC 2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge (Round Three):

Duration: August 12, 2011 - December 31, 2011

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

8/8 Read

Challenge Complete 10.07.11

1. The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel, 480 pages, 08.26.11 ★★★★★
2. The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, 546 pages, 10.02.11 ★★★★
3. Virgin Earth by Philippa Gregory, 661 pages, 09.29.11 ★★★★★
4. Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts, 472 pages, 10.07.11 ★★★★★
5. Obsidian Butterfly by Laurell K. Hamiton, 596 pages, 09.05.11 ★★★★
6. Narcissus in Chains by Laurell K. Hamiton, 644 pages, 10.15.11 ★★★★
7. Rage of Angels by Sidney Sheldon, 512 pages, 09.17.11 ★★★★
8. Villette by Charlotte Bronte, 573 pages, 09.04.11 ★★★

Jane (PS) wrote: "'Yay Melissa!"

Thanks Jane!

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 14/9/11 703 pages
2. The Historian by Elizabeth Kostovo 16/10/11 704 pages
3. The Ice Cream Girls by Dorothy Koomson 9/10/11 468 pages
4. Genesis by Karin Slaughter
5. Labyrinth by Kate Mosse

Already halfway through this and I didn't even know, going for 8 by the end of the year! :)

RRCC 2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
1.1.11 - 12.31.11
Level: Mor-book-ly Obese (8+)
Last Update: 10.20.2011

1. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson 465p 3.7.11 ●●●○○
2. Angels & Demons by Dan Brown 569p 4.21.11 ●●●○○
3. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon 627p 9.17.11 ●●●●●
4. Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon 752p 10.15.11 ●●●○○
5. Graceling by Kristin Cashore 471p 10.25.11 ●●●●○
6. The Help by Kathryn Stockett 522p 10.30.11 ●●●●○



Possibilities
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare 485p
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare 453p
In the Courts of the Sun by Brian D'Amato 684p
Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke 1024p
His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman 934p

Congrats, Joann!

Thanks, Lisa Kay!

this is a great idea - i'll sign up!
The Chubby Chunkster

0/3 complete.

- 469p
- 594p
- 688p

Congrats Joann!

Thanks, Jane!

One final time for the year...

RRRC 2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge (Round 4):

Duration: October 18, 2011 - December 31, 2011

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

2/8 Read

Updated 10.24.11

1. Graceling by Kristin Cashore, 471 pages, 10.20.11 ★★★★★
2. On Basilisk Station by David Weber, 464 pages, 10.24.11 ★★★★★
3. Alone by Lisa Gardner, 480 pages
4. Cerulean Sins by Laurell K. Hamilton, 547 pages
5. Incubus Dreams by Laurell K. Hamilton, 752 pages
6. Covet by J.R. Ward, 474 pages
7. Lethal by Sandra Brown, 480 pages
8. TBD

ROUND III - July 13 - December 31, 2011
READ: 6/8

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
5. Thunderhead - Preston/Child (481 pages) 10/27
6. Lover Unleashed - J.R. Ward (489 pages) 10/29

I'm in for Mor-Book-Ly Obese.

0 / 8

Okay, I reading three "chunksters" at once! How did that happen? LOL!

ROUND III - July 13 - December 31, 2011
READ: 7/8

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
5. Thunderhead - Preston/Child (481 pages) 10/27
6. Lover Unleashed - J.R. Ward (489 pages) 10/29
7. Magyk - Angie Sage (564 pages) 11/5
8. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest - Stieg Larsson (563 pages)

I think I'm going to jump in and do the Chubby Chunkster for now. Since I'm so new, I'm not sure if I can commit to 5 of them, but I know I can get 3 done :)
Now...to pick which ones to read....hmmm...

DONE!
Round III: “The Chubby Chunkster”

3/3

1. ✔ Through a Dark Mist, by Marsha Canham ★★★★✩ PB 9/26; 480 pages
2. ✔ Cold Sassy Tree, by Olive Ann Burns ★★★★✩ OD audio=480 pages 10/13
3. ✔ A Dance With Dragons, by George R.R. Martin ★★★½✩ CDs to iPod/Touch=1016 pages “buddy read”