Chubby Chunkster Challenge

[Jessie]

This challenge has spread all over the net in various forms, and now we're bringing it to TPT. So what is the Chubby Chunkster Challenge, you'd ask? It's about reading those fat books that you've been avoiding, because, let's face it, short books work best for all the challenges, don't they? Well not in this case. And here are the rules for the 2014 Chubby Chunkster Challenge:

1. Definition of a Chunkster:

- A chunkster is 450 pages or more of fiction or nonfiction. A chunkster should be a challenge.
- If you read large type books your book will need to be 525 pages or more... The average large type book is 10-15% longer or more so I think that was a fair estimate.

[NOTE: if you read e-books, check the hardcover/paperback page count here on GR, it will give you the idea if the book counts]

If the book is ebook-only with NO PRINT EQUIVALENT. then the following rules apply:

1. For the ebook only book, please check Amazon for its estimated page count. Usually underneath the description, there is a drop-down button (online-stores) for Get a copy. Select Amazon from that and it will lead you to the version on Amazon. Check the estimated page number there.

2. If no Amazon page count exists, THEN you can use GR page count and add 50 pages due to its unreliable reputation.

3. If no Amazon page count and GR page count exists, then the book cannot be used for this challenge.

Please ask any questions if you have any doubts. You can also post the book title in this thread if you have any trouble and I'll check for you.

2. The Rules:

- Audiobooks count.
- Re-reads are fine, as long as you don't skim or skip sections.
- Short Stories and Essay collections will not be counted.
- Books may crossover with other challenges.
- You can join in anytime, but you have till the end of the year to read it all.
- You don't need to list your books ahead of time.
- Once you pick a level, that's it...you're committed to that level!
- When you post your updates, put page count by each chunkster.
- If you completed a level before the end of the year and you want to sign up again, you're more than welcome to do so.

3. You must pick a level of participation:

- The Chubby Chunkster - this option is for the reader who has a couple of large tomes on their TBR list, but really doesn't want to commit to much more than that. 3 books is all you need to finish this challenge.
- Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big? - this option is for the slightly heavier reader who wants to commit to 5 Chunksters over the remainder of the year.
- Mor-book-ly Obese - This is for the truly out of control chunkster. For this level of challenge you must commit to 8 chunksters OR three tomes of 800 pages or more. You know you want to.....go on and give in to your cravings.
- Too Big To Ignore Anymore - this option is for those chunksters on your TBR list (honor code folks, 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.

Reward
1st, 2nd, and 3rd places will be awarded to the participants who read the greatest number of pages during 2014. To be eligible for 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place, you must post in this thread that you are interested in participating and track your progress in your Member Reading List. If you do not have a Member Reading List, click here to create one.

Prize Points

1st Place: 300 Points
2nd Place: 250 Points
3rd Place: 200 Points
Greatest Number of Books Read: 200 Points

[Olivia]

I'm going to try the Mor-book-ly Obese Challenge. No guarantees though...

[Jessica (Goldenfurpro)]

I would like to try for Mor-book-ly Obese, but quick question, do books we have read so far this year count towards this challenge? (I just finished a 500-something book today...)

[Olivia]

Yes, any books that you have read during 2014 will count for the challenge.

[Olivia]

Jessie wrote: "This challenge has spread all over the net in various forms, and now we're bringing it to TPT. So what is the Chubby Chunkster Challenge, you'd ask? It's about reading those fat books that you've b..."

OK I'm going to TRY to do Mor-book-ly Obese but college consumes my life so who knows if I can do that.

[Alexander]

I'll try to do the Mor-book-ly Obese, I'm going to finish Allegiant today and I'll read the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series first and for the Challend I'll read all the books of A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin.

[[deleted user]]

I am doing the Mor-book-ly obese

[Jessica (Goldenfurpro)]

I finished Mor-book-ly Obese, here's what I got:

1. Cress by Marissa Meyer 2/4/2014 = 550 pages
2. Shadows by Isla J. Bick 2/2/2014 = 518 pages
3. The Diviners by Libba Bray 1/10/2014 = 578 pages
4. The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani 1/14/2014 = 488 pages
5. Ashes by Ilsa J. Bick 1/18/2014 = 496 pages
6. The Dark Light by Sara Walsh 3/2/2014 = 483 pages
7. Monsters by Ilsa J. Bick 4/2/2014 = 688 pages
8. Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor 4/29/2014 = 613 pages

[Olivia]

Congrats! That's a pretty impressive list! You're the first person to have completed the challenge, landing you in 1st place.