Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy discussion

I created one for the Romance Readers Reading Challenges group, and decided it would be fun to have one for the PNR challenge participants, too.

From January 2009 - August 2009
(9 books for each month)

Top 20 Readers (as of August 2009)

1.5 Ann - 72 books
1.5 Shazzy - 72 books
3. Angie - 62 books
4. Lady Ozma - 61 books
5. Lori(metamorphosis) - 55 books

6.5 DarkHeart - 51 books
6.5 Yz - 51 books
8 Gail - 48 books
9.5 Jael - 47 books
9.5 Melinda - 47 books

11 Annvelwis - 45 books
13 Dawn - 40 books
13 Martina - 40 books
13 Rebeccaj - 40 books
15 colleen - 38 books

16.5 Michelle(shelli_m) 37 books
16.5 Vicci - 37 books
18.5 Barbara(barbsis) - 36 books
18.5 Kyle - 36 books
20 Mel - 34 books

To check your own standing, click on this: PNR MONTHLY CHALLENGE LEADERBOARD TALLY

If there is any error or discrepancy in the tally, let me know, so I can correct it.

Hmmmm.... I didn't see my name listed on the leaderboard tally. It's no big deal really, I've just finished crying into my book, so I think its all out of my system now :)

Michelle (TN)

was it a sad book Michelle?

Ann wrote: "was it a sad book Michelle?
"

I wish... I'm reading Salem's Lot by Stephen King right now, and I'm afraid to go out after dark. I was just teasing about my name not being on the leaderboard tally, lol.

um, ok. I reacted like that when I read Dracula the first time. Making it even worse--we were living in Greece at the time, I was babysitting for the Chaplin's kids--and THEY WERE LATE GETTING HOME. At 3:30 I called my parents to see if something had come up and the Chaplain had had to go to hospital because someone had had an accident or something. My parents didn't know anything, so they called the Base back, then sent the SP (Shore Patrol) and the local police out looking for them. At 5 the car was found, with no one in it. At about 7:30, the Chaplain and his wife were finally found--when a local peasant rode his donkey up to the base gate and, after some general yelling and arm waving, a translator reached them to find that someone had syphoned almost all the gas out of their car. Something that they hadn't noticed until it ran out. This was in the middle of nowhere, half way up a mountain. They'd then walked back until they found a dirt trail leading to the home of the peasant--and he'd gotten up, gotten dressed and riden out to find help for them. AFTERWARDS it was really funny. But boy, while it was going on--not so much.

And the reason I asked about the book--I was reading one of the Princess Diaries books (hey, its my right to read books written for teenaged girls if I want) and it was the one where Mia and Michael break up. I was SOBBING my heart out. And I'm still only #2 in the list for the library. :o( So I don't know how things are going to turn out yet.

Cool! I did not know I read 37 books this year. 1500 more to go.

Whoop - My husband thinks I'm very sad for how proud I am about this!!

I've updated the Leadership Board with October's totals but have just noticed September's needs to be added too. Can't keep my eyes open right now so I'll do it tomorrow.

September's totals added to the Leadership Board now. Yz, did you want me to compile the Top 20 Readers list for you?

Mel,

Thanks for updating the Leadership Board. I'm going to go ahead and post the top 20 Readers list, since all I have to do is copy and paste my original post and do the necessary changes.

Once again, great job Mel W.

From January 2009 - October 2009
(9 books for each month = Current Total 90 books)

Top 20 Readers (as of October 2009)

1.5 Ann - 90 books
1.5 Shazzy - 90 books
3. Angie - 80 books
4. Lori(metamorphosis) - 73 books
5.5 Lady Ozma - 69 books
5.5 DarkHeart - 69 books

7.5 Yz - 63 books
7.5 Barbara(barbsis) - 63 books
9. Annvelwis - 62 books
10 Jael - 59 books

11 Melinda - 56 books
12 Vicci - 55 books
13 Mel W - 52 books
14 Gail - 48 books

16 Martina - 47 books
16 BJRose - 47 books
16 BrandyS - 47 books
18.5 Michelle(shelli_m) 46 books
18.5 Melissa - 46 books
20 Michelle M - 44 books

To check your own standing, click on this: PNR MONTHLY CHALLENGE LEADERBOARD TALLY

If there is any error or discrepancy in the tally, let us know, so we can correct it.

Congratulations to our top readers!

Wow! I made the Top Twenty!!
Thanks for doing this, Mel and Yz!!!

Hey! There I am! Whoo hoo!

Leaderboard updated with November totals :)

From January 2009 - November 2009
(9 books for each month = Current Total 99 books)

Top 20 Readers (as of November 2009)

1.5 Ann - 99 books
1.5 Shazzy - 99 books
3. Angie - 89 books
4. ModeratrixLori - 82 books
5. DarkHeart - 74 books

6. Barbsis - 72 books
7. Annvelwis - 71 books
8. Yz - 70 books
9. Lady Ozma - 69 books
10. Melinda - 65 books

11. Vicci - 64 books
12. Mel W - 61 books
13. Jael - 59 books
14.5 Martina - 56 books
14.5 BJRose - 56 books

16. Michelle(shelli_m) 55 books
17. Melissa - 52 books
18. Michelle M - 50 books
19.5 Gail - 48 books
19.5 Valerie(ME) - 48 books

To check your own standing, click on this: PNR MONTHLY CHALLENGE LEADERBOARD TALLY

If there is any error or discrepancy in the tally, let us know, so we can correct it.

Congratulations to our top readers!

Yeah, Shazzy. If you and Ann, finished all 9 this month...you guys get the complete score. You didn't miss a single challenge at all

Wow!

(bowing to audience) thank you, thank you. You were such a good audience. lol, I plan on finishing all 9 this month too. And if you do it again NEXT year. . . Well, these challenges give me a little structure for SOME of my reading.

I'm already signed up for a new challenge next year. Its to read 12 books a month--or a total of 144, whichever come first. :o) I've never actually kept track of how many books I've read in a year, so I thought that would be a good way to do it.

Ann wrote: "(bowing to audience) thank you, thank you. You were such a good audience. lol, I plan on finishing all 9 this month too. And if you do it again NEXT year. . . Well, these challenges give me a l..."

Hi Ann,

is that 12 books per month for 2010 a challenge that you found here in goodreads? I'd like to sign up for that one too :)

Me as well. Where did you find it?

The challenge Ann mentioned is found here: http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/2...

I've also signed up for it - there's no requirement about what to read or listing books ahead of time, just keep track of books read.

BJ Rose wrote: "The challenge Ann mentioned is found here: http://www.goodreads.com/group/show/2...

I've also signed up for it - there's no requirement about what to read or listing books ahead..."

Thanks BJ!

yeah, I kind of liked that there was no particular kind. I tend to read all over the board--depending on my mood of the moment. So having no set books to read was nice for me.

Oh--and the person who set up the challenge was kind of "the more the merrier" on membership. So go over and sign up and lets get ready to rock 'n roll. (Besides, gift certificates from bookstores just make WONDERFUL Christmas presents to receive, don't they?)

I agree, I love these challenges!! I love goodreads in general! I wish I knew about it sooner. I made a bookshelf to keep a running tally of my books read in 2010. I stopped couting this year at 138 new books. I re-read almost everything so I do not count those.

Thanks Shazzy and Lynn.

I love putting them together, too and of course, just like you guys, I enjoy participating in them. I can only wish I have more time to read.

Updated the Leaderboard with December's totals, Yz :)

Just want to acknowledge all the effort and time Mel has given to keep our tallies regular and accurate.

Thanks, Mel. :)

2009 Year-End Leaderboard
(9 books for each month = Final Total 108 books)

Final Top 20 Readers

1.5 Ann aka Iftcan - 108 books
1.5 Shazzy - 108 books
3. Angie - 94 books
4. ModeratrixLori - 82 books
5. Annvelwis - 80 books

6. Barbsis - 76 books
7. DarkHeart - 75 books
8. Melinda - 73 books
9. Yz - 72 books
10. Mel W. - 70 books

11. Lady Ozma - 69 books
12. Vicci - 66 books
13. Martina - 65 books
14. Michelle (shelli_m) - 64 books
15. BJRose - 62 books

16. Jael - 59 books
17. Laura - 54 books
19. Jennie - 53 books
19. Kelly - 53 books
19. Melissa - 53 books

To check your own standing, click on this: PNR MONTHLY CHALLENGE LEADERBOARD TALLY

If there is any error or discrepancy in the tally, let us know, so we can correct it.

There is it folks! Congratulations to our top readers!

Wow can't believe I made it into the top 20. WTG everyone and a special congrats to Ann and Shazzy for completing all the challenges.

I made the Top 15?! Amazing!!

I'm adding my thanks to Mel for the tallies and updates, and to Yz the Whyz for challenging us in a fun way!

Hope everyone has a great 2010!!!

I'm also in shock about making the top 15! Especially since it feels like I took a bunch of time off with having a baby in August and all that jazz.

Big congrats to everyone on the list and especially Ann & Shazzy for 100% completion!

Thanks so much to the mods for running such a tight ship! I love this community that you've created for us!

I'm going to post my 10 books for this months challenge tonight. I've been going through my books to see what could fit which category. I'm just about there!

Usually there is a theme or topic for the month. YOu have a free range on which books to read as long as it relevent. Have a look at this months challege to get an idea.

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Hey Yz, my Oct month was not counted. My final posting for this month is number 477. I finished all 9 books.

Lynn,

I made the correction in our original spreadsheet, but you will not see the change in the one that is linked. I don't want to upload a new one because Mel has already done work for the 2010 list.

Don't worry, the new total will carry over, when she works on the All-Time Leaderboard. Thanks for pointing out the error.

Sorry I missed it, Lynn, and thanks for correcting it for me, Yz.

Thanks to you both!

I think mine got added to a previous Laura's, because I only started the challenges in October, so my total should be 27, 9 each for Oct, Nov & Dec. But there are only 2 Laura's listed on the PNR Leaderboard, one with 54 and one with 9. The one with 54 completed 3 challenges in June, July & August, then 3 in Oct, Nov & Dec. The J, J & A ones weren't me. :)

So as much as I would love to be in the top 20, I shouldn't be--but I will be for 2010. ;)

Also, I changed my user name to Laura Lulu, since I looked and there are almost 20 Laura's in this group. :)

Thanks for bringing this to my attention, Laura. I'll fix it when I add the February totals. Appreciate the change to your user name too, makes it easier to discern who is who - thanks!

Mel W wrote: "makes it easier to discern who is who"

That's what I figured--Thanks Mel & Yz!

Laura--you think there are a lot of LAURA'S? Try being an ANN. :o) Altho, er, ok, I admit it--my "real" (i.e. name I was given at birth) name is---Laura Ann. :oP

When we started getting so many Ann's that's when I changed my name too.

Thank you too, Ann :)

Okey dokey, Leaderboard now updated with Feb totals.

2010 PNR Monthly Challenge Leaderboard

Should have the All-Time Leaderboard sorted out by tomorrow too :)

It's tomorrow here already :)

PNR Monthly Challenges All-Time Leaderboard is up.

The All-Time leaderboard link is broken, Mel. It takes me to a login screen rather than the spreadsheet.

Fixed now, Martina :)

Thanks, Mel!

I hopefuly wil get more than the usual 3 done in April. ALOT of books are sitting on my pile and a few of the books in series I love are coming out.

My aim is to get at least 5 done.

Monthly and All-Time Leaderboards now updated with March totals.

2010 TOP CHALLENGE READERS (FIRST QUARTER)
(January 2010 - March 2010)


16. Ahrcadia - 30 books
16. Ann aka Iftcan - 30 books
16. Annvelwis - 30 books
16. colleen - 30 books
16. Erin - 30 books
16. FlibBityFLooB - 30 books
16. Jen (jlkish) - 30 books
16. Jessica - 30 books
16. Laura Lulu - 30 books
16. LooLoo - 30 books
16. Lynn - 30 books
16. Martina - 30 books
16. Mel W - 30 books
16. Rachel - 30 books
16. Shazzy - 30 books
16. Tara - 30 books

18.5 Jaime - 29 books
18.5 Sandy - 29 books
18.5 TokenFemaleGamer - 29 books
18.5 Valorie - 29 books

Well done, everyone!

ALL TIME TOP CHALLENGE READERS (2010 FIRST QUARTER)
(January 2009 - March 2010)


1.5 Ann aka Itfcan - 138 books
1.5 Shazzy - 138 books
3. Angie - 122 books
4. Annvelwis - 110 books
5. Mel W - 100 books
6. Barbara(Barbsis) - 96 books
7. Martina - 95 books
8. Yz - 89 books
9.5 BJRose - 86 books
9.5 DarkHeart - 86 books

11. Moderatrix Lori - 82 books
12. Sandy - 81 books
13. Nita - 78 books
14. Vicci - 77 books
15. FlibBityFLooB -74 books
16.5 Melinda - 73 books
16.5 TokenFemaleGamer - 73 books
18.5 Jennie - 72 books
18.5 Melissa - 72 books
20.5 Michelle(shelli_m) - 71 books
20.5 Valerie(ME) - 71 books

Keep up the good work!

Month 2010 readers total books

Jan 122 828
feb 120 745
Mar 68 471



totals ytd 310 2044