The Page Turners discussion

This challenge has spread all over the net in various forms, and now we're bringing it to TPT. So what is the Chubby Chunkster Challenge, you'd ask? It's about reading those fat 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 2014 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]

If the book is ebook-only with NO PRINT EQUIVALENT. then the following rules apply:

1. For the ebook only book, please check Amazon for its estimated page count. Usually underneath the description, there is a drop-down button (online-stores) for Get a copy. Select Amazon from that and it will lead you to the version on Amazon. Check the estimated page number there.

2. If no Amazon page count exists, THEN you can use GR page count and add 50 pages due to its unreliable reputation.

3. If no Amazon page count and GR page count exists, then the book cannot be used for this challenge.

Please ask any questions if you have any doubts. You can also post the book title in this thread if you have any trouble and I'll check for you.

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 folks, 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.

I did not complete last years challenge is it all right in our members reading list to just start over for this year?

Yes, that's fine!

How do I join the challenge?

I am going to do "do these books make my butt look big?"

Marjorie wrote: "How do I join the challenge?"
This thread provides a good description of how to participate in a challenge: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Janessa wrote: "I am going to do "do these books make my butt look big?""
I'm so tempted to sign up for that, but at the same time, it seems a little intimidating!

Olivia wrote: "Marjorie wrote: "How do I join the challenge?"
This thread provides a good description of how to participate in a challenge: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Jan..."
You should do the challenge and we can cheer each other on!

Ok, I'll go for it!

I already completed the "Mor-book-ly Obese" challenge with 3 books over 800 pages, so I guess I will sign up for the "Do These Books Make my Butt Look Big?"