Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Do you Dare to Climb the Stairs?


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

Read a Minimum of 10 Books (The first 4 levels)
Re-Reads are allowed. Any media can be used.
When covers are listed, you should end up with 'Stairs'. (See example below...)

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

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

* 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

Example:

Level 1-Read 1 Chunky Book: 870 pages
Outlander
Level 2-Read 2 Favorite Author: Jill Shalvis
Simply Irresistible
The Sweetest Thing
Level 3-Read 3 Favorite Genre: Contemporary
Sugar Rush
Sweet Stuff
Babycakes
Level 4-Read 4 Different Genres:
YA:Fallen
PNR:Dark Lover
H/R:Just Like Heaven
Sci-Fi:Dragonsdawn

The Stairs:

Okay! This looks like fun and I'm willing to give it a try. I'm assuming you have to complete one level before moving on to the next.

I'm thinking it will look like:

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: Favorite Genre (or favorite sub-genre of romance)
Level 7: New 2013 release

This challenge sounds awesome! I guess I could participate since you can make up to which level goes each theme, which makes it low-pressure.
Do I have to set my levels and goals now or can I do it when I make an update?

Hi Ann and Maija!

Annia is going to let you know if you need to complete one level before going on to the next.

You don't need to set your levels now, you can update as you go along :)

I may give this a shot.

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

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

* 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

Hi Fran!

That's grand, thank you!

Fun :D

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

This sounds like a fun challenge. I'll decide on my levels and goals later.

I'm a sucker for a challenge rather I complete it or not. Plus this looks fun. I'm in.

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

Level 1: Chunky Book (More than 400 pages)
1. Juliet by Anne Fortier 08/11

Level 2: Different Genres
1.Night Pleasures (Dark-Hunter #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon 07/20 (paranormal)
2.Bed of Roses(Bride Quartet #2) by Nora Roberts 09/24 (contemporary)

Level 3: New 2013 Release
1.Once Upon a Tower(Fairy Tales #5) by Eloisa James 07/18
2.Two of a Kind(Fool's Gold #11) by Susan Mallery 07/24
3.Three Little Words(Fool's Gold #12) by Susan Mallery 09/03

Level 4: Novella (Less than 250 pages)
1.What Wendy Wants by Nikki Sex 07/23
2.Four for Christmas by R.G. Alexander 07/24
3.Into the Dreaming(Highlander #8) by Karen Marie Moning 09/30
4.Marley in Chains by R.G. Alexander 10/18

Level 5: Different Authors (or new to you authors)
1.Taming the Scotsman by Sienna Mynx 07/22
2.Slave to Sensation(Psy-Changeling #1)by Nalini Singh 07/29
3.Tripped Up Love by Julie Farley 07/31
4.The Marriage Bargain(Marriage to a Billionaire, #1) by Jennifer Probst 08/02
5.Second Grave on the Left(Charley Davidson, #2) by Darynda Jones 08/27

Level 6: Favorite Genre (or favorite sub-genre of romance) (historical romance)
1.A Matter of Class by Mary Balogh 07/27
2.Simply Sinful(House of Pleasure #2) by Kate Pearce 08/12
3.What Happens in London(Bevelstoke #2)by Julia Quinn 09/03
4.Duchess in Love (Duchess Quartet #1) by Eloisa James 09/17
5.To Scotland, With Love(MacLeans #2) by Karen Hawkins 10/17
6.Once Upon a Winter's Eve(Spindle Cove 1.5) by Tessa Dare 10/20

Level 7: Favorite Author (Karen Marie Moning)
1.Kiss of the Highlander(Highlander #4) 08/23
2.The Dark Highlander(Highlander #5) 09/10
3.The Immortal Highlander(Highlander #6) 09/12
4.Spell of the Highlander(Highlander #7) 09/20
5.Darkfever(Fever #1) 10/05
6.Bloodfever(Fever #2) 10/24
7.Faefever(Fever #3) 11/05














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Sounds like fun :)

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Level 1 - Different Genre
Level 2 - Chunky Book (More than 400pages)
Irregulars
His Hero Anthology
Level 3 - 2013 Release
Level 4 - Favorite Author
Level 5 - New to you Authors
Level 6 - Novella (Less than 250pages)
Level 7 - Favorite Genre (M/M Contemporary)

Clever challenge... I might be up for it...

This sounds like fun. I'm in.

I'm in. This looks like fun.

I am definitely in!

Moved to participants thread.

This is seems pretty cool! I think I will start off with the 4 levels and then see where I'm at after the first 4.
Will post my categories later.

I'm in! I will say at least to level 4 but I might climb higher. :)

What is a chunky book?

Stairs: 28 of 28 COMPLETE
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Level 1 - Novella (<250)
Laura's Big Break by Janet Elizabeth Henderson - 180 pps. - Finished 07/17/13
Level 2 - Chunkster (>400)
A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught - 438 pps. - Finished 07/18
Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaught - 736 pps. Finished 07/26
Level 3 - 2013 Release
Thief by Tarryn Fisher - 232 pps - Finished 7/28 - Published July 2013
Rush by Maya Banks - 396 pps. - Finished 8/13 Published Feb. 2013
Lost Highlander by Cassidy Cayman - 166 pps. - Finished 8/20/13
Level 4 - Different Genre
The Secret by Julie Garwood - 379 pps. - Finished 7/26 - Highland Romance
Lover Eternal by JR Ward - 441 pps. - Finished 7/30 - Paranormal Romance
Chasing Harry Winston by Lauren Weisberger - 281 pps. - Finished 08/07 - Contemporary Romance
Holiday in Death by JD Robb - 308 pps. - Finished 8/5 - Romance - Suspense
Level 5 - Different Author
The Handbook for Handling His Lordship - Suzanne Enoch - 325 pps. - 07/19
The Wild One by Danelle Harmon - 373 pps - Finished 8/9/13
Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis -326 pps. Finished 8/12
To Seduce an Earl by Lori Brighton - 223 pps. Finished 8/15/13
The Earl's Bargain by Cheryl Boleyn - 208 pps. Finished 08/16/13
Level 6 - Favorite Author
Rebellion/In from the Cold by Nora Roberts = 259 pps. Finished 7/31/13
Playing the Odds by Nora Roberts - 218 pps - Finished 8/1
Tempting Fateby Nora Roberts - 344 pps - Finished 8/2
One Man's Art by Nora Roberts - 220 pps. Finished 8/3/13
All the Possibilities by Nora Roberts - 218 pps - Finished 8/4/13
For Now, Forever by Nora Roberts - 250 pps 08/04/13
Level 7 - Favorite sub-Genre - Regency
My Lord and Spymaster by Joanna Bourne - 324 pps - finished 07/16
Her Ladyship's Companion by Joanna Bourne -224 - Finished 07/20
All's Fair in Love and Seduction by Beverly Kendall - Finished 07/20
The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt - 302 pps. Finished 07/21
A Secret Love by Stephanie Laurens - 400 pps - Finished 08/10/13
The Brazen Bride By Stephanie Laurens - 485 pps. Finished 08/10/13
When You Give a Duke a Diamond by Shana Galen - 356 pps. - Finished 8/21/13 (hide spoiler)]

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Question: Do the levels need to be read in order?

This looks like a good challenge. I am up for it. Will update with levels later.

I'm going to join. I'm going in for at least 5 levels.

Sherryann66 wrote: "What is a chunky book?"

As described in the task: "Chunky Book (More than 400pages)."

So, a book that is longer than 400 pages = chunky.

Okay, I'm in.

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

(view spoiler)[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

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

* 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 (hide spoiler)]

Plan:
Level 7: 7 x favorite genre (mystery/thriller/suspense)
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Level 1: 1 x novella (-250 pages)
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I'm in. I'll work up my list before the 15th.

I will do 5 levels if we have to do it in order but if I can fill in different levels as I read then I would do all 7 levels

moved to participant's thread

I'll be in too have to figure out my levels Too tired right now

Climb the Stairs
7/15 to 12/15
Chunky Book (450+)
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Novellas
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Different Genres
NF
Mystery
Romance
Favorite Author
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Post moved to participants thread. :)

This sounds like fun so I'm going to try all 7 levels.

Hi guys, I'm sorry for the late reply, I was sleeping (:D) 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'm thrilled by the response, and can't wait for the 15th to get started.

Thank you to ILovedbakedgoods for answering the Chunky Books (400+ pages) question :D

I'm in! This sounds fun!

re-reads is okay?

Copied the post to the other thread~ :)

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

Read: 0 out of 10

Level 1- Favourite Author: Vengeance In Death by Nora Roberts

Level 2- Different Author: This Man by Jodie Ellen Malpas

Favorite Genre ( Historical Romance): Bride by Mistake by Anne Gracie

Level 3- Chunky Book: Beauty Awakened by Gena Showalter

Novella: Tangled by Emma Chase

New release 2013: Unravel Me by Taherah Mafi

Level 4- Different Genre (Young Adult): The Elite by Kirea Cass

Favorite Author: Heart of Obsidian Nalini Singh

Author New to me: Gamer Girl by Mari Mancusi

Favorite Genre (Contemporary): One Tiny Lie by K.A Tucker

I'm in...

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

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

* 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

EDIT : Copied the post to the Participants' thread.

What a great challenge! I'm in for 5 levels.

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

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Level 2- Chunky Book (More than 400 pages)
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Uhhh-wow, this sounds like fun - I'm in!
I'll probably do up to level 7, so I'll just start assigning books to each level :)
I have decided that I will most certainly not read this in the right order (lol), because I hate forcing myself to read a certain book, but I will climb the stairs from the lowest and jump up and down (strong legs) and complete the levels as I go!

Read: 4/28

Level 1 ~ Read 1 x Chunky Book:
✓1. Outlander Copycat much? ~♫ I don't care, I love it! ♪ ~ (I've seriously put this off for a year!) RATING: 5 stars!

Level 2 ~ Read 2 x Different Genres (also non-Romance genres - why not go all the way? :D)
✓1. To Kill a Mockingbird RATING: 5+ stars.
2. The Man in the High Castle

Level 3 ~ Read 3 x Novella:
1. Magic Graves - One for the Money by Jeaniene Frost
2. Magic Graves - A Questionable Client by Ilona Andrews
3. Magic Gifts

Level 4 ~ Read 4 x New 2013 release:
1. Falling Into You
✓2. Music of the Heart RATING: 2 stars.
✓3. Tempting the Best Man RATING: 1 star ('nough said)
✓4. Going Under RATING: 2(.5) stars.

Level 5 ~ Read 5 x Favorite Author: Ilona Andrews!
1. Gunmetal Magic
2. On the Edge
3. Bayou Moon
4. Fate's Edge
5. Steel's Edge

Level 6 ~ Read 6 x Favorite Genre: Paranormal Romance!
1. Lothaire
2. MacRieve
✓3. Written in Red RATING: ***** (five) stars!
4. Sanctum
5. Painted Blind
6. Heart of Steel

Level 7 ~ Read 7 x Different Authors
1. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
2. My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick
✓3. I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier by Crystal Rose RATING: 3 stars.
✓4. Rhuul's Flame by Nulli Para Ora. RATING: 3 stars.
✓5. How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper. RATING: 2 stars.
6. Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill
✓7. How to Kill a Rock Star by Tiffanie DeBartolo. RATING: Coming in at 5 huge stars! This one is The Best.

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Level 1 - Chunky Book
Level 2 - New 2013 Releases
Level 3 - Novella
Level 4 - Favorite Genre
Level 5 - Favorite Author
Level 6 - Different Genres
Level 7 Different Authors


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CLIMB THE STAIRS CHALLENGE
DURATION: July 15th- Dec. 15th

This sounds fun i'm in!!

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

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

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

MY LEVELS: May Change them around depends how I get on and decide which books to read!!

LEVEL 1 - Read 1 x Different Genre:
LEVEL 2 - Read 2 x Chunky Books:
LEVEL 3 - Read 3 x New 2013 Release:
LEVEL 4 - Read 4 x Favorite Author:
LEVEL 5 - Read 5 x Novella:
LEVEL 6 - Read 6 x Different Authors:
LEVEL 7 - Read 7 x Favorite Genre:

Questian wrote: "re-reads is okay?"

Re-Reads are allowed. Any media can be used.

A great fun challenge...I'm IN!!

I will obviously go for all 7 levels:

Level 1 - Favourite Author (Nora Roberts)

Tribute by Nora Roberts

Level 2 - Chunky Book:

Accidental Texting: Finding Love despite the Spotlight by Kimberly Montague
Katy Carter Wants a Hero by Ruth Saberton


Level 3 - Novella:

When We Touch by Brenda Novak
Sister of the Bride by Susan Mallery
The Morning After by Sally Clements

Level 4 - Different Authors:

Rule by Jay Crownover
Crazy Little Thing by Tracy Brogan
Fix You by Mari Carr
Single Girl's To Do List by Lindsey Kelk

Level 5 - New 2013 releases:

The Bet by Rachel Van Dyken
Leo by Mia Sheridan
Vain by Fisher Amelie
Always on My Mind by Belle Andre
The Best Man by Kristan Higgins

Level 6 - Different Genre (Contemporary , Romantic Suspense, YA, Sports Romance, Chick-lits):

Breath of Scandal by Sandra Brown
What She Doesn't Know by Beverly Barton
One Sweet Ride by Jaci Burton
My Single Friend by Jane Costello
The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen
Jet by Jay Crownover

Level 7 - Favourite Genre (Contemporary Romance):

Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
From Rags by Suzanne Wright
A Whole New Light by Sandra Brown
He Loves Lucy by Susan Donovan
Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts
Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James
Let Me Be The One by Belle Andre

Stairs:









I enjoyed creating the stairs!! Interesting challenge...!!

ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) wrote: "Questian wrote: "re-reads is okay?"

Re-Reads are allowed. Any media can be used."

thanks!

i have to look for the books before i start...
or before i can join...

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Level 1-Read 1 x Novella (Less than 250pages)
1. The Big Sleep - Raymond Chandler (224 pages)

Level 2-Read 2 x New 2013 release
1. The Temptation of Your Touch - Teresa Medeiros (1/29/13)
2. Taking Eve - Iris Johansen (4/16/13)

Level 3-Read 3 x Favorite Author
1. Chasing Fire - Nora Roberts
2. The Last Boyfriend - Nora Roberts
3. The Perfect Hope - Nora Roberts

Level 4-Read 4 x Different Genre
1. {Romance} The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf - Molly Harper
2. {Mystery} Dearly Devoted Dexter - Jeff Lindsay
3. {Dystopian} The Reawakened - Jeri Smith-Ready
4. {Non-Fiction} Descent: The Heroic Discovery of the Abyss - Bradford Matsen

Level 5-Read 5 x New To You Authors (different)
1. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter - Seth Grahame-Smith
2. A Brisket, a Casket - Delia Rosen
3. Frog King, The: A Love Story - Adam Davies
4. The Crystal Cave - Mary Stewart
5. Z for Zachariah - Robert O'Brien

Level 6-Read 6 x Favorite Genre - Paranormal
1. {Shifter} The Red Heart of Jade - Marjorie Liu
2. {Shifter} Winter Kiss - Deborah Cooke
3. {Vampire} Bitter Blood - Rachel Caine
4. {Werewolf} Dark Moon - Rebecca York
5. {Werewolf} Death Magic - Eileen Wilks
6. {Witch} Master of Darkness - Angela Knight

Level 7-Read 7 x Chunky Book (More than 400pages)
1. A Dance With Dragons - George R.R. Martin (1016 pages)
2. NOS4A2 - Joe Hill (692 pages)
3. Sandstorm - James Rollins (608 pages)
4. Clockwork Princess - Cassandra Clare (570 pages)
5. Red Phoenix - Kylie Chan (563 pages)
6. The Immortal Fire - Anne Ursu (528 pages)
7. Mutiny on the Bounty - John Boyne (496 pages)

definitely in for all 7 levels... once I finish a couple of other challenges soon. :D

Count me in! Amazing challenge yay! :)

Dare You To Read Challenge: Climb The Stairs
Duration: July 15, 2013 - December 15, 2013

Level 1- Read 1: Novella
Beautiful Bitch
Level 2- Read 2: Different Authors
Lisa Renee Jones: If I Were You
J.A. Redmerski: The Edge of Never
Level 3- Read 3: New 2013 Release
Liabilities
Gabriel's Redemption
Simple Perfection
Level 4- Read 4: Favorite Author
Kristen Ashley:
Own the Wind
Creed
Fire Inside
Golden Trail
Level 5- Read 5: Favorite Genre: Erotica
Take Me
The Mighty Storm
Facade
Seeing Shadows
Fighting to Forgive

Id love to do this but Im completely new to the whole thing and not sure how to create stairs?? I consume books so have no doubt I can do all 7 levels, just need someone to show me how it works :)

Randi wrote: "Id love to do this but Im completely new to the whole thing and not sure how to create stairs?? I consume books so have no doubt I can do all 7 levels, just need someone to show me how it works :)"

You simply have to use the "add book/author" button in the upper left, next to comment :)
There you can choose whether you want to post a link or a cover of the book.