Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Climb the Stairs Challenge
Duration: July 15th- Dec. 15th (5 month Challenge)
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Level 1 - Read 1 Chunky Book
1. Gabriel's Inferno - Sylvain Reynard (545 Pages)

Level 2 - Read 2 Novellas
1. Big Jack - J. D. Robb
2. A Mere Formality - Ilona Adrews

Level 3 - Read 3 New 2013 Release
1. Awaken - Meg Cabot (May 2013)
2. Calculated in Death - J. D. Robb (February 2013)
3. Origin - Jennifer L. Armentrout (July 2013)

Level 4 - Read 4 Favorite Author
1. Born in Death - J. D. Robb
2. Innocent in Death - J. D. Robb
3. Creation in Death - J. D. Robb
4. Strangers in Death - J. D. Robb

Level 5 - Read 5 New To Me Authors
1. In Flight - R. K. Lilley
2. Pushing the Limits - Katie McGarry
3. Slammed - Colleen Hoover
4. The Edge of Never - J. A. Redmerski
5. Chasing Fire - Nora Roberts

Level 6 - Read 6 Different Genres
1. (Contemporary Romance) All In - Raine Miller
2. (Adult PNR) Archangel's Legion - Nalini Singh
3. (Dystopia) Defiance - C. J. Redwine
4. (YA Fantasy) Kill Me Softly - Sarah Cross
5. (Romantic Suspence) Scream for Me (Romantic Suspense, #8) - Karen Rose
6. (New Adult Romance) Faking It - Cora Carmack

Level 7 - Favorite Genre: Paranormal
1. (Vampire) Halfway to the Grave - Jeaniene Frost
2. (Shifter) Kiss of Fire - Deborah Cooke
3. (Immortal) Fusion - Nicole Williams
4. (Immortal) If I Should Die - Amy Plum
5. (Angel) Immortal City - Scott Speer
6. (Angel) A Fractured Light - Jocelyn Davis
7. (Shifter) Magic Rises - Ilona Andrews

Thanks Annia~Cupcake

Oh, this looks like a very interesting challenge, I might have to "take up the gauntlet" on this one....

I am thinking this is how it is going to go but as I pick and choose books, I may change it around a bit.

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

I met the minimum challenge of 4 levels but, unfortunately was short 2 books to complete all 7 levels. Merry Christmas everyeone!


Level 1-Read 1 x Chunky Book (More than 400pages)
Level 2-Read 2 x New 2013 release
Level 3-Read 3 x Different Authors
Level 4-Read 4 x Different Genres (YA/Romance/Paranormal/Mystery)
Level 5-Read 5 x Favorite Genre (or favorite sub-genre of romance:contemporary)
Level 6-Read 6 x Novella (Less than 250 pages)
Level 7-Read 7 x Favorite Author (Susan Mallery)










I almost did it. Had I not also been reading other books during this "challenge" and not read Allegiant (when it came up for me on hold at my library), I would have completed this challenge. All the same, it was fun and had me read some books I may not have read otherwise. Thanks for hosting this Challenge!

Read:
Dancing in the Moonlight(7/17)
The Husband List(7/22)
Kingdom of Dreams (8/11)
Pivot Point (8/25)
Triad: Witches Knot #1 (8/25)
Don't Die Dragonfly (8/27)
Heir to a Dark Inheritance (8/31)
A Legacy of Secrets (9/2)
Let the Sky Fall (9/13)
Gray Matter (9/15)
A Splash of Hope (9/27)
Rees (Tales of the Shareem #1) (9/29)
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (10/9)
Ghost Gone Wild (10/27)
The Shy Bride (10/28)
Crazy in Love (11/9)
Waking Up Married (11/13)
Courting His COuntess (11/14)
A Fool Again (11/16)
All's Fair in Love & Seduction (11/17)
Bah, Humbug (11/18)
A Christmas Bride (11/20)
Half-Way There (11/21)
Christmas on 4th Street (12/5)
Chasing Perfect (12/11)
Two of a Kind (12/15)
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Almost Perfect (12/20)

Hi. This challenge sounds great. I am in. I am going to try get through my challenge this summer. Lord knows I will get too busy once school re-opens. Will decide on my books by the end of the day.

Very interesting challenge. I'm in! Now what to decide to read...hmm.

This sounds like a great challenge im in just going to decide what books first :)

This sounds good I'm in !! :)

I think I will try this.

Do we have to add a new post every time we read books or can we just edit our original post. I have found it more confusing when I have to add new posts because I can never find my last post. In the other threads we just have one post and we keep editing it as we read and I find it much less confusing.

Nan, I have my own thread set up where I link my current posts in each challenge I'm participating in. So when I update I go to my thread, then the link and then go back to edit my link with my new post.

I'm saying this since I'm guessing the answer will be yes you need to repost, as this is something the group requests (unless said otherwise) :)

Hi Nan!

At the top of the participants thread for this challenge Annia noted that updating your original post is preferred for this challenge :)

I agree, it's easier :)

...or I could be totally wrong :D

LOL Breann!!

Waahahahah!

Ok I did not expect choosing the books for this to be so challenging. I find myself researching books, authors,new releases and all that. Here is to trying something new. :)

Latoya wrote: "Ok I did not expect choosing the books for this to be so challenging. I find myself researching books, authors,new releases and all that. Here is to trying something new. :)"

I think that is part of the fun of challenges Layota - making books fit and the feeling that it all works :)

Fran wrote: "Hi Nan!

At the top of the participants thread for this challenge Annia noted that updating your original post is preferred for this challenge :)

I agree, it's easier :)"
Yes! Thank you Annia!!!

Level 1- 1 x Novella (Less than 250pages)
A man for the summer by Ruby Laska

Level 2- 2 x Chunky Book (More than 400pages)
Jump by Jilly Cooper
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke

Level 3- 3 x Different Genres
Crime Thriller- Skin by Mo Hayder
Dystopian- Once by Anne Carey
Contemporary- One Day by David Nicholls

Level 4- 5 x Different Authors (or new to you authors)
Small Steps by Louis Sachar
The Double Lide of Cassiel Roadnight by Jenny
Valentine
The Enemy by Charlie Higson
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown

Level 5- 5 x New 2013 release
Taming the Tights by Louise Rennison
The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead
Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare
Origin by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Quicksilver by R.J. Anderson

Level 6- 6 x Favorite Author
The Dragonfly Pool by Eva Ibbotson
A Company of Swans by Eva Ibbotson
Journey To The River Sea by Eva Ibbotson
The Star of Kazan by Eva Ibbotson
The Secret Countess by Eva Ibbotson
The Magic Flute by Eva Ibbotson

Level 7- 7 xFavorite Genre (paranoramal)
Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Mist by Kathryn James
City of Bones by Casandra Clare
Vampire Diaries (Stefan's Diaries) by L.J Smith
Blood Promise by Richelle Mead
(Will add some more)

Climb the Stairs Challenge
Duration: July 15th- Dec. 15th
Progres: 1/28

Level 1-Read 1 Chunky Book
♥ Honolulu by Alan Brennert (464 pages)

Level 2-Read 2 New 2013 release
♥ The Firebird by Susanna Kearsley
♥ Entwined with You by Sylvia Day

Level 3-Read 3 Different Genres
♥ Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella (Chick Lit)
♥ Under Construction, Book One of the Cartel Series by Summer Ellis (Erotica)
♥ The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4 by Sue Townsend(YA)

Level 4-Read 4 Favorite Author (J.D Robb)
♥ Rapture in Death
♥ Ceremony in Death
♥ Vengeance in Death
♥ Holiday in Death

Level 5-Read 5 Different Authors
♥ Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich
♥ Sky of Red Poppies by Zohreh Ghahremani
♥ Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
♥ Fatal Fixer-Upper by Jennie Bentley
♥ One Day by David Nicholls

Level 6-Read 6 Novella
♥ Princess of Bretagne by Vijaya Schartz [15-Jul-13] ★★★
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Level 7-Read 7 Favorite Genre (Historical Fiction)
♥ Unveiled by Colleen Quinn
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I'm in.

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

Level 1 Chunky Book
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Level 2 Favorite Author
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Level 3 Different Genres
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Level 4- Favorite Genre
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Level 5 Different Authors
1. Epic Fail by Claire LaZebnik
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Level 6 New 2013 release
1. If You Find Me by Emily Murdoch
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Level 7 Novella (Less than 250pages)
1. Existence by Abbi Glines
2. Hit the Road by Caroline B. Cooney
3. Toes by Tor Seidler
4. Vegan, Virgin, Valentine by Carolyn Mackler
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Do I need to declare my books now or as I read along filling them in where they are appropriate? Do I need to read them in any order. Do I list them here or in the other folder? I noticed this one is for questions and answers.

This sounds like a lot of fun and I will be doing this shortly.

Hi Nancy!

You can read your books in any order. No need to list them now, you can do that as you read them. Yes, please post your books in the other thread. Annia turned this one into a Q&A.

Hope you have fun with it!

Thanks Fran for your quick answer. I will be starting this as soon as I think it through.

Raquel wrote: "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 almos..."

Hi Raquel,

I have asked Annia if it would be ok with her for you to use her challenge. As soon as she gets back to me I will let you know. Thanks for asking first :)

This is very interesting challenge. Since it has already started can I still join?

Welcome Anne!

Yes, you can start the challenge at any time- jump right in :)

Fran wrote: "Welcome Anne!

Yes, you can start the challenge at any time- jump right in :)"
Thanx. I'll post as I go...

I just realized I never said I was going to participate here...oops! Anyway, I'm in for all 7 levels, and since I'm sure I'll shuffle things several times before the challenge is done, I'll post as I go! :D

I'm in for 10 books (4 levels).

I'll complete my list further on :)

Climb the Stairs Challenge

Read 2/10

Level 1-Read 1 x Classic book
1. Memorial do Convento

Level 2-Read 2 x Chunky Books (More than 400 pages)
1. A Discovery of Witches
2.

Level 3-Read 3 x Fantasy books
1. The Night Circus 7/15/2013
2. Magic Bites 7/27/2013
3.

Level 4-Read 4 x

Moved to participant thread ;)

For the novellas, is there a minimum page number that the books need to be?

Hi Ora!

I will say a minimum of 50 pages for the novella for this challenge :)

Thanks

Hi Renee!

This is the Q&A thread now. Can you please repost your updated challenge in the Challenge thread -

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

Thanks so much!

Question???? Do we post our books here in the Q & A section? Or in the
Participants thread? People are posting in both places so I'm just curious.

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

Hi Crystal,

Looks like we posted at the same time :)

Questions should be posted here and the challenge posts/updates should be posted in the Challenge thread. This thread was turned into the Q&A thread on July 11th-

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...

For the Favorite Author category can you use an author's Pseudonym also? For instance: Can you read a book by Nora Roberts and J D Robb to count towards your favorite author category?

Hi Jodi,

Yes, you can use an author's pseudonym as well as their real name and count it as that one author :)

Fran wrote: "Hi Renee!

This is the Q&A thread now. Can you please repost your updated challenge in the Challenge thread -

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

Th..."

Sorry, Fran! I'll move it now :-)

Fran wrote: "Hi Jodi,

Yes, you can use an author's pseudonym as well as their real name and count it as that one author :)"

Yay!! Thanks for the info Fran. :)

I'm done at Message 9. Yay!!! Me.