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2012 Chubby Chunkster Challenge

RRRC - 2012 A-Z Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
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RRRC: 2012 A-Z Chubby Chunkster Challenge
~ Do These Books Make My Butt Look Big? ~
1/5
1. ✔ Rhapsody: Child of Blood, by Elizabeth Haydon ★★★★½ PB 1/10 "buddy read" pages=656
2. The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas (OD audio) pub 1844; pages=1,275; "buddy read" start 1/15
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To Choose From:
• Prophecy: Child of Earth, by Elizabeth Haydon (PB) pub 2000; pages=697
• Destiny: Child of the Sky, by Elizabeth Haydon (PB) pub 2001; pages=835
• Requiem for the Sun, by Elizabeth Haydon (PB) pub 2002; pages=587
• Smuggler's Lady, by Jane Feather (PB) pub 1986; pages=460
• The Help, by Kathryn Stockett (PB) pub 2009; pages=522
• Watchers, by Dean Koontz; (PB & OD audio) pub 1987; pages=496
• Under the Desert Moon, by Marsha Canham (PB) pub 1992; pages=512
• Birthright, by Nora Roberts (HC) pub 2003; pages=465
• Shanna, by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss (HC) pub 1977; pages=666
• Dreams of a Dark Warrior, by Kresley Cole (Kindle) pub 2011; pages=515
• King of Sword and Sky, by C.L. Wilson (OD audio) pub 2008; pages=480
• Crown of Crystal Flame, by C.L. Wilson (OD audio) pub 2010; pages=469
• The Famous Heroine/The Plumed Bonnet, by Mary Balogh (PB) pub 1996; pages=596
• Texas Destiny, Texas Glory, Texas Splendor, by Lorraine Heath (HC) pub 1998; pages=794
• A Discovery of Witches, by Deborah Harkness (Library CDs to iPod/Touch) pub 2011; pages=579
















Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big?
1/5 Completed
1. The Fiery Cross 1/13/12 1443 pages (MMPB)


I found several items on the Internet that say 200 location numbers on a Kindle are equivalent to 10 - 11 pages. When no hardback or paperback editions are available for reverence, I'll covert with the lower number.
RRRC: 2012 A-Z Chubby Chunkster Challenge
~ Do These Books Make My Butt Look Big? ~
3/5
1. ✔ Rhapsody: Child of Blood, by Elizabeth Haydon ★★★★½ PB 1/10 "buddy read" pages=656
2. ✔ Sweet Dreams, by Kristen Ashley ★★★★✩ Kindle 1/14 “buddy read”; pg=848 (coverted)
3. ✔ Clockwork Angel, by Cassandra Clare ★★★★★ audible.com 03/01 "buddy read"; pg=476
4. The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas (OD audio) pub 1844; pages=1,275; "buddy read" start 1/15
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Currently Reading

To Choose From:
• Prophecy: Child of Earth, by Elizabeth Haydon (PB) pub 2000; pages=697
• Destiny: Child of the Sky, by Elizabeth Haydon (PB) pub 2001; pages=835
• Requiem for the Sun, by Elizabeth Haydon (PB) pub 2002; pages=587
• Smuggler's Lady, by Jane Feather (PB) pub 1986; pages=460
• The Help, by Kathryn Stockett (PB) pub 2009; pages=522
• Watchers, by Dean Koontz; (PB & OD audio) pub 1987; pages=496
• Under the Desert Moon, by Marsha Canham (PB) pub 1992; pages=512
• Birthright, by Nora Roberts (HC) pub 2003; pages=465
• Shanna, by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss (HC) pub 1977; pages=666
• Dreams of a Dark Warrior, by Kresley Cole (Kindle) pub 2011; pages=515
• King of Sword and Sky, by C.L. Wilson (OD audio) pub 2008; pages=480
• Crown of Crystal Flame, by C.L. Wilson (OD audio) pub 2010; pages=469
• The Famous Heroine/The Plumed Bonnet, by Mary Balogh (PB) pub 1996; pages=596
• Texas Destiny, Texas Glory, Texas Splendor, by Lorraine Heath (HC) pub 1998; pages=794
• A Discovery of Witches, by Deborah Harkness (Library CDs to iPod/Touch) pub 2011; pages=579
• Beautiful Creatures, by Kami Garcia (OD audio) pub 2009; pg=563 Caster Chronicles, #1
• Clockwork Angel, by Cassandra Clare (audible.com) “buddy read”

















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& my butt is still big. I think I might sign up for 5 more when I'm done with Clash of Kings

Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big?
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Duration:01.01.2012. - 31.12.2012.
Books read: 1/8
Goal: Mor-book-ly Obese (read 8 chunksters - books need to have 525 pages or more...)
1. The Host (619 pages) ☆☆☆☆☆ 23.01.
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Duration:01.01.2012. - 31.12.2012.
Goal: Mor-book-ly Obese read 8 chunksters--books have to be 450+ pages)
Books read: 7/8
1. Fifty Shades Freed (456 pages) done 1/26/12
2. Outlander (850 pages) done 3/2/12
3. Butterfly (544 pages) done 3/2/12
4. Dragonfly in Amber (752 pages) done 3/25/12
5. Lover Reborn (572 pages) done 4/2/12
6. Glitter Baby (Revised) (Formerly Titled, "Welcome to the World of the Glitter Baby") (496 pages) done 4/22/12
7. Fifty Shades of Grey (528 pages) done 5/11/12
8. Caine's Reckoning (474 pages) done 5/16/12









Level: Too Big To Ignore Anymore
Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
1/15 Read
Updated 01.20.12
1. Stolen by Kelley Armstrong, 468 pages, 01.20.12 ★★★★
2. Haunted by Kelley Armstrong, 495 pages
3. Industrial Magic by Kelley Armstrong, 560 pages
4. The Gilded Web by Mary Balogh, 480 pages
5. City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare, 453 pages
6. The Harlequin by Laurell K. Hamilton, 496 pages
7. Queen By Right by Anne Easter Smith, 493 pages
8. Lover Reborn by J.R.Ward, 512 pages
9. Honor Among Enemies by David Weber, 544 pages
10. In Enemy Hands by David Weber, 530 pages
11. Echoes of Honor by David Weber, 736 pages
12. Ashes of Victory by David Weber, 672 pages
13. War of Honor by David Weber, 880 pages
14. Mission of Honor by David Weber, 600 pages
15. At All Costs by David Weber, 855 pages
















Level: Mor-book-ly Obese: 8 books over 450 pages
Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
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1. The Godfather by Mario Puzo, 456 pages, 01.28.12 ★★★★★
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Seems I have the whole year ahead of me I'm pretty sure I can commit to Mor-book-ly Obese. Also - I'm from NZ so my dates go day then month, in case they confuse anyone :P
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3.A Feast for Crows (1053 Pages)
4.A Dance With Dragons (1016 Pages)
5.The Shadow of the Wind (487 Pages)
6.The Pillars of the Earth (976 Pages)
7.Outlander (850 Pages)
8.River God: A Novel of Ancient Egypt (664 Pages)

RRRC: 2012 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Level: Mor-book-ly Obese
0/8 Complete
1. Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier (554 pages)
2. The Passage by Justin Cronin (766 pages)
3. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss (722 pages)
4. A Rose for the Crown by Anne Easter Smith (672 pages)
5. Dark Angels by Karleen Koen (544 pages)
6. The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber (894 pages)
7. Inkheart by Cornelia Funke (548 pages)
8. Temple of the Winds by Terry Goodkind (822 pages)

True. However, I think GR and the librarians are doing their best in trying to fix things. I'll say give it a few days and hopefully new data will be put in.

Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Level: Do These Books Make My Butt Look Big?
Completed: 1/5
1.The Help by Kathryn Stockett (451 pages) (1/23)★★★★★
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1. 1Q84: 925 pages
2. Name of the Wind: 28 hours (722 pages in paperback)
3. Outlander: 32 hours (629 pages in paperback)

Level: Mor-book-ly Obese
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2012
3/8 Complete
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2. The Passage by Justin Cronin (766 pages)
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4. A Rose for the Crown by Anne Easter Smith (672 pages)
5. Dark Angels by Karleen Koen (544 pages)
6. Angelology by Danielle Trussoni (480 pages)
7. Inkheart by Cornelia Funke (548 pages)
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2012 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Mor-book-ly Obese
Progress: 6/8
1. Eona: The Last Dragoneye by Allison Goodman - 654 p - 05/1/12 - ★★★★★
2. Rhapsody: Child of Blood by Elizabeth Haydon- 656 p - 09/1/12 - ★★★★
3. Shadow's Edge by Brent Weeks - 656 p - 16/2/12 - ★★★★★
4. Doomsday Book by Connie Willis - 598 p - 24/2/12 - ★★★★
5. King of Sword and Sky by C.L. Wilson - 480 p - 05/2/12 - ★★★★
6. Crown of Crystal Flame by C.L. Wilson - 480 p - 06/2/12 - ★★★★★
7. North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell - 451 p
8. Kushiel's Justice by Jacqueline Carey - 880 p









Level: Mor-book-ly Obese: 8 books over 450 pages
Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
2/8 Read
1. The Godfather by Mario Puzo, 456 pages, 01.28.12 ★★★★★
2. A Clash Of Kings by George R.R. Martin, 760 pages, 02.17.12 ★★★★★
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wouldnt mind mind but have read two chunkesters 1 in jan and 1 in feb but i guess these wont count cause i wasnt in the challenge then.

wouldnt mind mind but have read two chunkesters 1 in jan and 1 in feb but i guess these wont count cause i..."
hey Theresa -- its all year

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Level: Too Big To Ignore Anymore
Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
3/15 Read
Updated 02.23.12
1. Stolen by Kelley Armstrong, 468 pages, 01.20.12 ★★★★
2. Haunted by Kelley Armstrong, 495 pages
3. Industrial Magic by Kelley Armstrong, 560 pages
4. The Gilded Web by Mary Balogh, 480 pages, 02.23.12 ★★
5. City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare, 453 pages
6. Danse Macabre by Laurell K. Hamilton, 517 pages, 02.16.12 ★★★★
7. Queen By Right by Anne Easter Smith, 493 pages
8. Lover Reborn by J.R.Ward, 512 pages
9. Honor Among Enemies by David Weber, 544 pages
10. In Enemy Hands by David Weber, 530 pages
11. Echoes of Honor by David Weber, 736 pages
12. Ashes of Victory by David Weber, 672 pages
13. War of Honor by David Weber, 880 pages
14. Mission of Honor by David Weber, 600 pages
15. At All Costs by David Weber, 855 pages
















1. Kushiel's Dart - Jacqueline Carey (912 pages)
2. Inheritance - Christopher Paolini (860 pages)
3. A Game of Thrones - George R.R. Martin (835 pages)
4. Ship of Magic - Robin Hobb (712 pages)
5. Sahara - Clive Cussler (576 pages)
6. Germ - Robert Liparulo (576 pages)
7. Call After Midnight & Under The Knife - Tess Gerritsen (560 pages)
8. Night Sins - Tami Hoag (540 pages)
✔9. Eon: Dragoneye Reborn - Alison Goodman (531 pages) 2/25
✔10. Beautiful Chaos - Kami Garcia (518 pages) 1/8
11. The Griffin's Flight - K.J. Taylor (512 pages)
✔12. Clockwork Prince - Cassandra Clare (507 pages) 1/6













3/5 completed
1. The Clockwork Prince - Cassandra Care (502 pages)
2.A Storm of Swords - George R. R. Martin (1128 pages)
3.Lovers and Players - Jackie Collins (546 pages) - January 8th, 2012
4. All The Rivers Run - Nancy Cato (639 pages) - January 31st, 2012
5. Rough Justice - Lisa Scottoline (460 pages)- February 24th, 2012




Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big?
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2.Eon: Dragoneye Reborn by Alison Goodman
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I found several items on the Internet that say 200 location numbers on a Kindle are equivalent to 10 - 11 pages. When no hardback or paperback editions are available for reverence, I'll covert with the lower number.
RRRC: 2012 A-Z Chubby Chunkster Challenge
~ Do These Books Make My Butt Look Big? ~
4/5
1. ✔ Rhapsody: Child of Blood, by Elizabeth Haydon ★★★★½ PB 1/10 "buddy read"; pages=656
2. ✔ Sweet Dreams, by Kristen Ashley ★★★★✩ Kindle 1/14 “buddy read”; pg=848 (coverted)
3. ✔ Clockwork Angel, by Cassandra Clare ★★★★★ audible.com 03/01 "buddy read"; pg=476
4. ✔ Texas Destiny, Texas Glory, Texas Splendor,
by Lorraine Heath ★★★★★ HC 3/3 pages=794
5. The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas (OD audio) pages=1,275; "buddy read" start 1/15
Read




Currently Reading

To Choose From:
• The Masque of the Black Tulip, by Lauren Willig (Kindle & audible.com?) page=464
• Prophecy: Child of Earth, by Elizabeth Haydon (PB) pub 2000; pages=697
• Destiny: Child of the Sky, by Elizabeth Haydon (PB) pub 2001; pages=835
• Requiem for the Sun, by Elizabeth Haydon (PB) pub 2002; pages=587
• Smuggler's Lady, by Jane Feather (PB) pub 1986; pages=460
• The Help, by Kathryn Stockett (PB) pub 2009; pages=522
• Watchers, by Dean Koontz; (PB & OD audio) pub 1987; pages=496
• Under the Desert Moon, by Marsha Canham (PB) pub 1992; pages=512
• Birthright, by Nora Roberts (HC) pub 2003; pages=465
• Shanna, by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss (HC) pub 1977; pages=666
• Dreams of a Dark Warrior, by Kresley Cole (Kindle) pub 2011; pages=515
• King of Sword and Sky, by C.L. Wilson (OD audio) pub 2008; pages=480
• Crown of Crystal Flame, by C.L. Wilson (OD audio) pub 2010; pages=469
• The Famous Heroine/The Plumed Bonnet, by Mary Balogh (PB) pub 1996; pages=596
• A Discovery of Witches, by Deborah Harkness (Library CDs to iPod/Touch) pub 2011; pages=579
• Beautiful Creatures, by Kami Garcia (OD audio) pub 2009; pg=563 Caster Chronicles, #1

















20/ ongoing
Done
Ecstasy in Darkness 502
Danse Macabre 517
Incubus Dreams 752
Obsidian Butterfly 596
Cerulean Sins 547
Narcissus in Chains 644
Skin Trade 486
City of Bones 485
City of Ashes 453
City of Glass 541
Stray 618
Dark Taste of Rapture 451
The Darkest Seduction 504
Gabriel's Ghost 468
Acheron 722
Alpha
The Waste Lands
The Drawing of the Three
Black Dawn 512
Bitter Blood




















To Read
Clockwork Angel 476
Clockwork Prince 498
The Host 619
The Scent of Shadows 464
Dearly, Departed 470
Cast in Shadow 507
A Kiss of Shadows 480
City at the End of Time 476
City of Lost Souls 536
Rebels and Lovers 592
The Immortal Rules 480
A Game of Thrones 835
A Clash of Kings 761
A Storm of Swords 1128
A Feast for Crows 1061
A Dance With Dragons 1016

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Sorry for the late reply, but no. You can read non-romance novels for this challenge.

2012 A-Z Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Duration: March 5, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Too Big To Ignore Anymore
1. Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia 563 Pages
2. Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia 503 Pages
3. Beautiful Chaos by Kami Garcia 518 Pages
4. Blood Promise by Richelle Mead 503 Pages
5. Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist 523 Pages
6. Dark Visions by L.J. Smith 730 Pages
7. Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead 489 Pages
8. Last Sacrificeby Richelle Mead 594 Pages
9. Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick 488 Pages
10. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 505 Pages
11. Linger by Maggie Stiefvater 487 Pages
12. Forever by Maggie Stiefvater 493 Pages
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2012 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Mor-book-ly Obese
Progress: 8/8 - COMPLETED!!
1. Eona: The Last Dragoneye by Allison Goodman - 654 p - 05/1/12 - ★★★★★
2. Rhapsody: Child of Blood by Elizabeth Haydon- 656 p - 09/1/12 - ★★★★
3. Shadow's Edge by Brent Weeks - 656 p - 16/2/12 - ★★★★★
4. Doomsday Book by Connie Willis - 598 p - 24/2/12 - ★★★★
5. King of Sword and Sky by C.L. Wilson - 480 p - 05/2/12 - ★★★★
6. Crown of Crystal Flame by C.L. Wilson - 480 p - 06/2/12 - ★★★★★
7. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - 629 p - 7/3/12 - ★★★★
8. Kushiel's Justice by Jacqueline Carey - 880 p - 10/3/12 - ★★★★










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Mor-book-ly Obese: 1/8 completed
1. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson - 1/10/2012 - 5 Stars - 644 pages
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