Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Thanks Jasmin! I will get my lists up as soon as I figure out what I want to read :)

I love all the 'Stairs' that have started to appear, so pretty....

Question: Does Favorite Genre must be Romance or sub-category from romance? Could it be Mystery or something else?

So this is what I have planned so far:

Level 1:Chunky Book
A Feast for Crowsby George RR Martin

Level 2:Novella
C791by Eve Langlais
About Last Nightby Ruthie Knox

Level 3: Different Authors(new to me)
Ascensionby Caris Roane
The Legend of Lady Maclaochby Beck Briggs Bank
Moon Calledby Patricia Briggs

Level 4: Favorite Genre(PNR)
Red Kissby Deidre Knight
The Indigo Spellby Richelle Mead
When Wicked Cravesby JK Beck
Enemy Loverby Karin Harlow

I'll post my stairs as I finish the books. Depending on where I am at I might add move levels when I get up to level 4.

This sounds like fun. I will decide my levels and goals and post later.

I am in for all 7 levels! I love this idea. I will update as I finish each level!

Sounds cool!! I am in! Will work on my list now!!!

I'm in, but will have to give some thought to my categories. Thanks for the invite!

I'm in for all 7 levels!

Climb the Stairs Challenge
Duration: July 15th- Dec. 15th (5 month Challenge)

Level 1-Read 1 Novella:
1. Kiss of Venom (80 pages)


Level 2-Read 2 Chunky Books:
1. Firefly Lane (513 pages)
2. Home Front (479 pages)


Level 3-Read 3 Favorite Authors:
1. Heart of Venom by Jennifer Estep
2. Bound by Night by Larissa Ione
3. Reaver by Larissa Ione


Level 4-Read 4 Favorite Genre: PNR
1. The Highlander's Touch
2. Kiss of the Highlander
3. Twice Tempted
4. The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires


Level 5- Read 5 Different Genres:
1. YA: City of Fallen Angels
2. UF: Magic Rises
3. M/M: Touch & Geaux
4. Suspense/Thriller: Six Years
5.Fantasy: Poison Study


Level 6-Read 6 New 2013 release:
1. The Secret of Ella and Micha
2. Dare You To
3. The Redemption of Callie and Kayden
4. Down London Road
5. Allegiant
6. Horde


Level 7-Read 7 Different Authors/New to Me Authors) :
1. Zero at the Bone by Jane Seville
2. Tangled by Emma Chase
3. Mind Fuck by Manna Francis
4. Blood Rights by Kristen Painter
5. Gwynneth Ever After by Linda Poitevin
6. Reaper's Property by Joanna Wylde
7. Hot Head by Damon Suede

Ike wrote: "Question: Does Favorite Genre must be Romance or sub-category from romance? Could it be Mystery or something else?"

I think any Genre that is your favourite would work

Hmmmmm... This one looks pretty good. I'll have to wrap my brain around it :)

Climb the Stairs Challenge
Duration: July 15th- Dec. 15th

Completed 0/15-Updated 7/10/13

Level 1: Fave Author

Level 2: New Authors

Level 3: Chunky Book

Level 4: Fave Genre (HR...one of few)

Level 5: 2013 Release

I'm in

1 2013 release

2 novella

3 different genres

4 favourite genre

5 chunky books

6 favourite author

7 different author

I'm going to try for the minimum of 10 (4 levels). I'll post as I go along.

Choose from the following categories for each level. No repeating, one category per level.

* Favourite Author
* Different Authors (or new to you authors)
* Favourite Genre (or favorite sub-genre of romance)
* Chunky Book (More than 400pages)
* Novella (Less than 250pages)
* New 2013 release
* Different Genres

Level 1:

Level 2:

Level 3:

Level 4:

Sounds like fun...count me in.

Level 1: Chunky Book (More than 400pages)
Level 2: Different Genres
Level 3: Favorite Author
Level 4: Novella (Less than 250pages)
Level 5: Different Authors (or new to you authors)
Level 6: New 2013 release
Level 7: Favorite Genre (or favorite sub-genre of romance)

I think I will do this too. Official start is 7/15 correct?

What if a book covers more than one level, can it count for all levels it fits in?

I'm in. Not sure what books I'll be reading yet, but here are my levels:
Level 1-Read 1: Chunky Book (more than 400 paages)
Level 2-Read 2: Novella (less than 250 pages)
Level 3-Read 3: Favorite Author (probably Piers Anthony)
Level 4-Read 4: New (to me) Authors
Level 5-Read 5: Different Genres
Level 6-Read 6: Favorite Genre (fantasy for me)
Level 7-Read 7: New 2013 Release

I'll edit as I pick out books!

Correct, the Start date is 15th July.

@Liza, And you can only use a book once

:D

Hi Liza,

Yes, the start date is July 15th. You can only use a book once, so no repeat covers - sorry!

Climb the Staris Challenge
July 15 to December 15

I'm making this harder for myself, because I am going to use only books that I currently own!

0/28 Finished

1. Chunky Book
A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin

2. Favorite Author: Colleen Hoover
Point of Retreat
Hopeless

3. 2013 Releases
Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh
Dead Ever After by Charlaine Harris
Bound by Elizabeth Naughton

4. New & Different Authors
Killing Sarai by J.A. Redmerski
Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley
Never Seduce a Scoundrel by Sabrina Jeffries
A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick

5. Favorite Genre: I don't have a favorite, but I picked Contemporary Romance
I'm In No Mood For Love by Rachel Gibson
Undeniable by Madeline Sheehan
Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren
Back to the Bedroom by Janet Evanovich
Improper English by Katie MacAlister

6. Novella's
Down to You by M. Leighton
Until Fountain Bridge by Samantha Young
I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier by Chrystal Rose
Identity by Ted Dekker
True by Erin McCarthy
Accidental Ashes by Sara C. Roethle

7. Different Genres
Something Like Winter by Jay Bell (M/M Romance)
Back Spin by Harlan Coben (Mystery)
Real by Katy Evans (Contemporary Romance)
Dark Places by Gillian Flynn (Thriller)
A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers (Christian Fiction)
Galileo's Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith and Love by Dava Sobel (Non-Fiction)
Delicious by Sherry Thomas (Historical Romance)

Did we get an answer to whether we need to do the levels in order or not? (Ie finish level 1 before moving to level 2, and so on)

Since we can read in any order, I'm going to do all 7 levels. I'll post later as soon as I decide on my books.

I love it! I'll try for all 7 levels!

Brandilyn wrote: "Did we get an answer to whether we need to do the levels in order or not? (Ie finish level 1 before moving to level 2, and so on)"


Annia said "You can complete your levels in any order you like OR you can assemble your stairs by completing one level before you climb to the next. It's really up to you how you 'Climb the Stairs'"


I think that means we can jump around between different levels if we want.

~ Climb the Stairs ~
Duration: 7/15/13 - 12/15/13

5/28

Level 1 ~ Novella
1. The Lone Ranger Junior Novel 7/21/13

Level 2 ~ New Authors
1. Goddess of Spring by P. C. Cast
2. Stardust by Neil Gaiman

Level 3 ~ Favorite Author - Nalini Singh
1. Archangel's Blade 7/18/13
2. Craving Beauty 7/31/13
3. Awaken To Pleasure 8/18/13

Level 4 ~ 2013 Release
1. The 5th Wave
2. The Cursed
3. Hotshot 8/14/13
4. Hunter's Heart

Level 5 ~ Different Genres
1. PNR: Wild Cat
2. Suspense: Trial by Fire
3. UF: Magic Rises
4. Contemporary: Bound by Marriage
5. YA: City of Bones

Level 6 ~ Chunky Book
1. Styxx
2. Enthralled
3. Carolina Moon
4. The Darkest Craving
5. Beauty Awakened
6. The Darkest Seduction

Level 7 ~ Favorite Genre - PNR
1. Black Moon
2. Tiger Magic
3. Pride Mates
4. Oracle's Moon
5. Immortal Protector
6. Kiss of Snow
7. Tangle of Need

Christine wrote: "Brandilyn wrote: "Did we get an answer to whether we need to do the levels in order or not? (Ie finish level 1 before moving to level 2, and so on)"


Annia said "You can complete your levels in ..."

Thanks, I figured I had just missed it.

I'm in but I will post my staircase later

Fran wrote: "Hi Liza,

Yes, the start date is July 15th. You can only use a book once, so no repeat covers - sorry!"

We should have a repeat cover challenge, where the idea is to read multiple books that use the same stock images for cover art.

This sounds like fun! It has been a while since I did a challenge. I'm in. I will do 5 levels and then see if I can go to 7.

Level 1- Chunky Book


Level 2: Favourite Author:


Level 3:Novellas:
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Level 4: New Releases:


Level 5: Favourite Genre: Contemporary Romance

This is so fun. I am in! :)


Chunky book

Favorite Author

Favorite Genre- Paranormal Romance

New Releases

New Author to me

Novella less then 250 pages

Count me in! :D
Gonna figure out what I'm reading for the next five months. Do I read randomly or start from top-to-bottom?

Oh, you all are killing me!! But this one looks like sooo much fun! I will start with just doing 4 levels to make sure I haven't overcommitted. I will post my list later, subject to much change and shuffling of course!

Climb the Stairs Challenge
Duration: July 15th- Dec. 15th
Progres: 0/28

Level 1-Read 1 Chunky Book
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Level 2-Read 2 New 2013 release
♥ The Firebird by Susanna Kearsley
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Level 3-Read 3 Different Genres
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Level 4-Read 4 Favorite Author
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Level 5-Read 5 Different Authors
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Level 6-Read 6 Novella
♥ Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas
♥ Princess of Bretagne by Vijaya Schartz
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Level 7-Read 7 Favorite Genre (Historical Fiction)
♥ Honolulu by Alan Brennert
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The Stairs:

Nina wrote: "Count me in! :D
Gonna figure out what I'm reading for the next five months. Do I read randomly or start from top-to-bottom?"

You can do either Nina, your choice :)

Becky wrote: "Fran wrote: "Hi Liza,

Yes, the start date is July 15th. You can only use a book once, so no repeat covers - sorry!"

We should have a repeat cover challenge, where the idea is to read multiple bo..."


Becky, if you want to research that idea, see how many books you could find that have the same covers....you can decide if there is enough of a choice for a challenge :)

Climb the Stairs Challenge
July 15 ~ December 15
0/0 Complete

TBD

I'm so there it's insane! This is awesome and thank you for explaining it in a way that my reading challenge challenged brain could understand. Confused? That's pretty much me when I try to understand a challenge haha.

Level 1-Read 1 x
Level 2-Read 2 x
Level 3-Read 3 x
Level 4-Read 4 x
Level 5-Read 5 x
Level 6-Read 6 x
Level 7-Read 7 x

Categories:

* Favorite Author
* Different Authors (or new to you authors)
* Favorite Genre (or favorite sub-genre of romance)
* Chunky Book (More than 400pages)
* Novella (Less than 250pages)
* New 2013 release
* Different Genres

Becky wrote: "Fran wrote: "Hi Liza,

Yes, the start date is July 15th. You can only use a book once, so no repeat covers - sorry!"

We should have a repeat cover challenge, where the idea is to read multiple bo..."

Nice idea Becky! That could be another Dare You as well, since those repeat images on covers tend to be sub-genre specific I think... As Fran said, get back to us :)

Great challenge Annia! I'm in but have yet to work out my level :)

PLEASE NOTE

I have started the Climb the Stairs Participants Thread where you can all post your Challenges/Stairs, so myself and the Mods can keep track of participants.

Sorry if you have already posted your Stairs, could you please repost in the Participants thread.

Link to Participants Thread:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

I'm in!

Climb the Stairs Challenge
Duration: July 15th- Dec. 15th
Progress: 8/28

Level 1: Chunky Book (More than 400 pages)
1. Possession
Level 2: Novella (Less than 250 pages)
1. Beauty and the Blacksmith 7/27
2. A Taste of Midnight
Level 3: Different Authors (or new to you authors)
1. The Edge of Never 8/14
2. Bared to You
3. White Cat 8/5
Level 4: Different Genres
1. Contemporary: Sugar Daddy
2. Historical: Midnight Pleasures With a Scoundrel 7/19
3. Paranormal: Heart of Obsidian
4. Young Adult: The Dream Thieves
Level 5: Favorite Author
1. Bring Me Home for Christmas
2. Hidden Summit
3. Redwood Bend
4. Sunrise Point
5. My Kind of Christmas
Level 6: Favorite Genre (or favorite sub-genre of romance)
1. My Wicked Marquess 7/20
2. My Dangerous Duke 7/25
3. My Irresistible Earl
4. Any Duchess Will Do 8/11
5. A Rogue by Any Other Name
6. My Ruthless Prince
Level 7: New 2013 Release
1. Gameboard of the Gods 8/7
2. Tiger Magic
3. Walking Disaster
4. The Darkest Craving
5. Magic Rises
6. Faking It
7. The Hunter

Just want to check do the books have to be romance besides the different genre one? Sounds like a great challenge though!

Hi Beth!

No restrictions on genre :)

Question ~ the Different Authors category - does this have to be all new authors or can they be books by different authors? If I chose this for level #5 - I could read a Karen Marie Moning book, Ilona Andrews book, Chloe Neill book etc?

Hello, Melissa!

Yep, they can be books by different authors. ;)

Just in case someone wanted to know. A Novella based on word count instead of pages is considered 20,000-40,000 words (per http://www.dailywritingtips.com/word-...).

I really loved it and I am willing to try!
But I'll try to post later.
But let me ask something ... I'm part of a group of readers on facebook here in Brazil (I'm one of the mods and we have almost 5.000 members so far) and I'd really like to share this with them. Dou you guys think it's possible?
P.S.: If you want to take a look at our group, the name is Li e Indico...