Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge

This challenge has been hosted in the past by Dana, and then spread over the net in various forms, now we're bringing it to RRRC. So what is the Chubby Chunkster Challenge, you'd ask? It's about reading those damn fat ass 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 2012 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]


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 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.

RRRC: 2012 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big?
0/5

1.Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward
2.Eon: Dragoneye Reborn by Alison Goodman
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I'm joining in for 2012 with Mor-book-ly Obese. I have enough to commit to this one! :)

I'm in

Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big?

1. Drums of Autumn (Outlander, #4) by Diana Gabaldon (1070 pages)
2. The Fiery Cross (Outlander, #5) by Diana Gabaldon (979 pages)
3. A Breath of Snow and Ashes (Outlander, #6) by Diana Gabaldon (979 pages)
4. An Echo in the Bone (Outlander #7) by Diana Gabaldon (1149 pages)
5. A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3) by George R.R. Martin (1128 pages)

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2012 A-Z Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

A chunkster is 450 pages or more of fiction or nonfiction. A chunkster should be a challenge.

Progress: 8 out of 8

1. Dead Beautiful by Yvonne Woon - 464 Pages
2. Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer - 768 Pages
3. A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness - 579 Pages
4. Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare - 479 Pages
5. Divergent by Veronica Roth - 487 Pages
6. Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James - 514 Pages
7. Insurgent by Veronica Roth - 525 Pages
8. The Host by Stephenie Meyer - 619 Pages

2012 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Duration:01.01.2012. - 31.12.2012.
Books read: 0/8
Goal: Mor-book-ly Obese ~ Read 8 chunksters (book needs to have 525 pages or more...)

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8/8

1. Entwined - 11.02 - 480 pages
2. The Hollow - 19.02 - 513 pages
3. The Iron Thorn - 06.04 - 492 pages
4. Every Which Way But Dead - 27.04 - 501 pages
5. Hot Blooded - 04.05 - 463 pages
6. Nevermore - 17.05 - 543 pages
7. Kushiel's Chosen - 20.05 - 727 pages
8. A Fistful of Charms - 25.05 - 510 pages

I'm in!

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2012 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Do These Books Make My Butt Look Big

Progress: 0/5

1. Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts 472p 01.07.12
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I'm in for Mor-book-ly Obese

I'm in!

2012 A-Z Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Do These Books Make My Butt Look Big?

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I really want to go Too big to ignore anymore but I can't list books ahead of time. So, instead I'll go for Mor-book-ly Obese . I'll post books as I go.

2012 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Mor-book-ly Obese

Progress: 0/8

1. Eona: The Last Dragoneye by Allison Goodman - 654 p
2. Rhapsody: Child of Blood by Elizabeth Haydon- 656 p
3. Kushiel's Justice by Jacqueline Carey - 880 p
4. Shadow's Edge by Brent Weeks - 656 p
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I'm in!


RRRC: 2012 A-Z Chubby Chunkster Challenge
~ Do These Books Make My Butt Look Big? ~

0/5

1. Rhapsody: Child of Blood, by Elizabeth Haydon (PB) pub 1999; pages=656; "buddy read" start 1/2
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

RRRC 2012 Chubby Chunkster Challenge

Level: Too Big To Ignore Anymore

Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

0/15 Read

Updated 01.01.12

1. Stolen by Kelley Armstrong, 468 pages
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

2012 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Duration:01/01/2012. - 31/12/2012.
Books read: 6/8
Goal: Mor-book-ly Obese ~ Read 8 chunksters (book needs to have 525 pages or more)

1.11/22/63, by Stephen King 928 pages 4th Jan
2.Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia 528 pages 18th Jan
3.Pet Sematary by Stephen King 28th Jan 576 pages
4.Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon 9th Feb 752 pages
5.Voyager by Diana Gabaldon, 22nd feb 1072 pages
6.Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward 4th April 572 pages
7.Drums of Autumn (Outlander #4) by Diana Gabaldon 30 april 896 pages
8.Naked City: Tales of Urban Fantasy 2th april 551 pages

I'm in for Mor-book-ly Obese! :D Will post as I go, haven't really decided yet!

I'm in! Let's see how I do. I'll post as I read.

Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big?

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1. Tatiana and Alexander by Paullina Simons
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RRRC 2012 Chubby Chunkster Challenge (450+ pages)
More-Book-ly-Obese 0/8 complete
1. (672 pages)
2. (512 pages)
3. (592 pages)
4. (503 pages)
5. (512 pages)
6. (528 pages)
7. (528 pages)
8. (506 pages)

Oh! I forgot I have ! Thanks, Alicia, I'm going to add it. ☺

Lisa Kay wrote: "Oh! I forgot I have ! Thanks, Alicia, I'm going to add it. ☺"

You're welcome :)

Lisa Kay wrote: "I'm in!


RRRC: 2012 A-Z Chubby Chunkster Challenge
~ Do These Books Make My Butt Look Big? ~

0/5

1. Rhapsody: Child of Blood, by Elizabeth Haydon (PB) pub 1999;..."

I loved A Smuggler's Lady! Let me know if you like it Lisa Kay.

Okay, Alycia! ☺

I'm in for More-Book-Ly Obese!
Will post as I read.

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2012 A-Z Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
To Big To Ignore Anymore

Progress: 15 out of 19

1. Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia: 562 pages - 1/6/12
2. Divine By Mistake by P.C. Cast: 704 pages - 1/8/12
3. Obsidian Butterfly by Laurell K. Hamilton: 596 pages - 1/13/12
4. Narcissus in Chains by Laurell K. Hamilton: 644 pages - 1/17/12
5. Cerulean Sins by Laurell K. Hamilton: 547 pages - 1/24/12
6. Incubus Dreams by Laurell K. Hamilton: 752 pages - 2/1/12
7. Danse Macabre by Laurell K. Hamilton: 517 pages - 2/8/12
8. The Harlequin by Laurell K. Hamilton: 496 pages - 2/15/12
9. Skin Trade by Laurell K. Hamilton: 486 pages - 2/28/12
10. Succubus Heat by Richelle Mead: 512 pages
11. Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaught: 736 pages - 2/14/12
12. Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead: 480 pages
13. Crave by J.R. Ward: 453 pages - 2/10/12
14. Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James: 456 pages - 2/27/12
15. Stray by Rachel Vincent: 618 pages - 3/31/12
16. Tiger's Quest by Colleen Houck: 479 pages - 4/14/12
17. Killing Floor by Lee Child: 524 pages - 3/28/12
18. Gabriel's Inferno by Sylvain Reynard: 513 pages - 3/24/12
19. A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon: 980 pages

RRRC 2012 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big?
0/5 read

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I'm in for Do These Books Make My Butt Look Big?
I'll post as I go.

I'm in for:

Mor-book-ly Obese: 0/8 completed

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I will be in for
Mor-book-ly Obese -8 book of 450 or more or 3 of 800 pages

8/8 DONE updated 11/8/12 FINISHED

1)The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo 536 pages -Finished 3/6/12
2)A Discovery of Witches Finished 5/11/12
3)City of Bones Finished 5/27/12
4)Hyperion Finished 5/30/12
5)Leviathan Wakes Finished 8/2/12
6)Assassin's Apprentice Finished 8/26/12
7)Shadowfever Finished 9/9/12
8)Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell Finished 11/6/12

I'm in but I'm going to think about what level I want to do

Danielle's RRRC 2012 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Level: Mor-book-ly Obese
Update:
Completed: X/8

Mor-book-ly Obese
Over 450 pages
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RRRC 2012 Chubby Chunkster Challenge

Level: Too Big To Ignore Anymore
NOTE: 450+ pages
Duration: January - December 2012

READ: 0/12

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)
10. Beautiful Chaos - Kami Garcia (518 pages)
11. The Griffin's Flight - K.J. Taylor (512 pages)
12. Clockwork Prince - Cassandra Clare (502 pages)

I'm in for the Mor-Book-ly Obese and will post as I go.

1. Stephen King - Salem's Lots
2. Karen Rose - Silent Scream
3. Shannon McKenna - Fade to Midnight
4. Robert W. Walker - Fade to Midnight
5. Nora Roberts - Carnal Innocence
6. Margaret George - The Memoirs of Cleopatra
7. Kate Morton - The Forgotten Garden
8. Kate Morton - The House at Riverton
9. Robert Charles Wilson - Julian Comstock
10. Susanna Kearsley - The Winter Sea
11. Vicki Lewis Thompson - Urban Cowboys
12. Lisa Jackson - Devious
13. Casper Weinberger - Chain of Command
14. Karen Rose - Die For Me
15. Nora Roberts - Birthright
16. KImberley Freeman - Wildflower Hill



DONE - 12/28/12

I'm in for:
do these Books Make My Butt Look Big
0/5 completed
1. The Clockwork Prince - Cassandra Care (502 pages)
2.A Storm of Swords - George R. R. Martin (1128 pages)
3.TBD
4.TBD
5. TBD

Changing challenge level...

RRRC Chubby Chunkster Challenge 2012
Level: Too Big to Ignore Anymore

0/20 Complete

1. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
2. Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
3. Voyager by Diana Gabaldon
4. Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon
5. The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon
6. A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon
7. An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon
8. Tatiana and Alexander by Paullina Simons
9. The Summer Garden by Paullina Simons
10. The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly
11. The Winter Rose by Jennifer Donnelly
12. The Wild Rose by Jennifer Donnelly
13. The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber
14. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
15. The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski
16. The Witch of Cologne by Tobsha Lerner
17.'Salem's Lot by Stephen King
18. Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward
19. Dawn on a Distant Shore by Sara Donati
20. Lake in the Clouds by Sara Donati

2012 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Do These Books Make My Butt Look Big?
1/5

1. Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts (472 pages) 1/4/12
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READ: 1/12

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)
10. Beautiful Chaos - Kami Garcia (518 pages)
11. The Griffin's Flight - K.J. Taylor (512 pages)
12. Clockwork Prince - Cassandra Clare (507 pages) 1/6

I'm in (again!) for mor-book-ly obsese.

Read 1/8

1. Dancing on Thorns by Rebecca Horsfall (730 pages) - January 12

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2012 A-Z Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
1 / 8

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I'm in! Let's see how I do. I'll post as I read.

Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big?

1/5

1. Tatiana and Alexander by Paullina Simons 1/7/12
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If I change levels after I complete one do I have to begin at 0 again? If I read 5 chunksters for "Do These Books Make My Butt Look Big" would I then have to read 8 more for More-Bookly- Obese" or only 3 more?

Short answer is yes - you would have to start at 0 and read 8 chunksters to complete the next level.

Sheila wrote: "Short answer is yes - you would have to start at 0 and read 8 chunksters to complete the next level."

OK. Thank, I just wanted to be sure.

No problem! I was wondering myself, and read the 2011 challenge thread to find the answer! : )

Duration: January - December 2012

READ: 2/12

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)
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

Duration: January - December 2012
Mor-book-ly Obese
READ: 8/8 All Complete!!

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

1. A Clash of Kings (761 Pages) 9/1
2. A Storm of Swords (1128 Pages) 30/1
3.A Feast for Crows (1053 Pages) 7/8
4.Lover Mine (512 Pages) 6/8
5. Lover Revealed (480 pages) 1/5
6.A Dance With Dragons (1276 Pages) 7/8
7.Love's Magic (461 Pages) 18/5
8. Lover Unbound (502 Pages) 10/7

I'm in. I'm going to up the ante this year and go for the Do These Books Make My Butt Look Big? level. I'll post as I go.

I'm in! Let's see how I do. I'll post as I read.

Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big?

2/5

1. Tatiana and Alexander by Paullina Simons 1/7/12
2.Summer At Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs 1/9/12
3.A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
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I'm in. I'll post as I go.
RRRC 2012 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
January 1, 2012 ~ December 31, 2012
Level: Do These Books Make My Butt Look Big?
5/5 Complete ~ Done!

1. The Flame and the Flower (512 pages) 1/23/12
2. Lover Revealed (455 pages) 2/5/12
3. Blood Promise (503 pages) 2/17/12
4. Spirit Bound (502 pages) 4/7/12
5. Entwined (478 pages) 4/17/12

I'm going to go for Mor-Book-Ly Obese

It is blooming hard finding Chunky books. Most of my to-Read books are just under the 450 mark. LOL

I'll post as I go.

I generally tend to read books that are somewhat below the 450 page limit, but I have several on my TBR that have been waiting around too long, so I'm in for Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big?