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message 1: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 57438 comments Mod
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This challenge was originally posted by Dawn (Kat N Hat) in October 2011.

A monthly challenge to help you reduce your "to be read" list.

Rules:
Any genre is fine.
No re-reads.
No page minimum.
Please post a partial list of the challenge when you sign up.
Please post a link to the book and the date you finished reading.
Please repost your entire challenge when finished to get your badge.

Clean It Out
Duration: October 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018

TASKS:

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)

5. Read one free book from your e-reader. (If you do not have an e-reader, read a book that has been on your TBR for more than a year).


message 2: by JoAnne (last edited Oct 30, 2018 04:15AM) (new)

JoAnne | 57438 comments Mod
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Allison FINISHED

Aminko

Andrea FINISHED


Angie FINISHED

✩AԲԲ�

Bonita FINISHED

Dlyn

Ferenc FINISHED

Grace FINISHED

Hannah FINISHED

Jackie

Jess

Joann FINISHED

June

Katherine

Maria

Mave

Sandra FINISHED

Shash FINISHED


message 3: by Andrea (last edited Oct 29, 2018 10:47PM) (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 907 comments I think my planned books for this month will work, actually.

Clean It Out
Duration: October 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018

TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
A Promise Kept (Buckeye Promises #1) by Cara C. Putman by Cara C. Putman 10/29/18

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
An Hour Unspent (Shadows Over England, #3) by Roseanna M. White by Roseanna M. White 10/6/18
Shadows Over England #3

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Butterfly Palace (Love Across the Sea #1) by Colleen Coble by Colleen Coble 10/15/18

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
How to Catch a Prince (Royal Wedding, #3) by Rachel Hauck by Rachel Hauck 10/18/18

5. Read one free book from your e-reader. (If you do not have an e-reader, read a book that has been on your TBR for more than a year).
Beyond Her Calling (The Chronicles of Alice and Ivy, #4) by Kellyn Roth by Kellyn Roth 10/21/18
review book on Kindle


message 4: by Joann (last edited Oct 23, 2018 09:08AM) (new)

Joann TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Atlas of Us - Tracy Buchanan - 10/17/18

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Theft of Life - Imogen Robertson - 10/12/18 - #5 Crowther & Westerman

3. Read one book that you own but have not yet read.
The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley - Hannah Tinti - 10/23/18

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
Ghost of a Chance - Yasmine Galenorn - 10/14/18 - Author's first name starts with a Y

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Heaven to Betsy (What Doesn't Kill You, #5): An Emily Romantic Mystery - Pamela Fagan Hutchins - 10/2/18


message 5: by Hannah (last edited Oct 22, 2018 06:34AM) (new)

Hannah (bookwormhannah) | 302 comments Clean It Out
Duration: October 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018

TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
A Lady Unrivaled by Roseanna M. White 10/15/18 Owned since 2016

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
An Hour Unspent by Roseanna M. White 10/3

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
The Swiss Courier by Tricia Goyer and Mike Yorkey 10/7

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Where Two Hearts Meet by Liz Johnson 10/21/18 Word search in the Extreme Obstacle Course challenge

5. Read one free book from your e-reader. (If you do not have an e-reader, read a book that has been on your TBR for more than a year).
Romancing the Bride by Melissa Jagears 10/5 (review copy)


message 6: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 57438 comments Mod
Welcome Andrea, Joann and Hannah!


message 7: by Shash (last edited Oct 14, 2018 12:53AM) (new)

Shash | 2888 comments Clean It Out
October 2018

TASKS:

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Secret of Pembrooke Park by Julie Klassen

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Toad Prince by Lacy Williams (10/2/18)

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Cancun Getaway by Cami Checketts (10/2/18)

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
The Queen's Ball by Anthea Lawson, Rebecca Connolly, Jennifer Moore (10/5/18)

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Out of the Flames by Cheryl Wyatt (10/1/18)


message 8: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 57438 comments Mod
Welcome Shash!


message 9: by Sandra (last edited Oct 08, 2018 01:14PM) (new)

Sandra | 1009 comments I'm in!

1st 20 TBR - Billionaire Bad Boy - Kendra Little - 2 OCT
Series started - Embracing Danger - Olivia Jaymes - 3 OCT
Bought not read - Glitter and Gunfire - Cynthia Eden - 5 OCT
Difficult challenge - Tempted by His Best Friend - Cari Quinn - 4 OCT
Free ebook - Almost Lover - Lauren Blakely - 7 OCT

Billionaire Bad Boy by Kendra Little Embracing Danger (Danger Incorporated #4) by Olivia Jaymes Glitter and Gunfire (Shadow Agents, #4) by Cynthia Eden Tempted by His Best Friend by Cari Quinn Almost Lover (Part-Time Lover, #0.5) by Lauren Blakely


message 10: by Grace (last edited Oct 27, 2018 07:00AM) (new)

Grace | 1650 comments Clean It Out
Duration: October 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018

TASKS:
1. Read one book from the pile you have at home- Ten Tiny Breaths by K.A. Tucker 10/2
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished- Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost 10/11
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read- Killing Sarai by J.A. Redmerski 10/6
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)- City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab 10/27
5. Read one free book from your e-reader- More by Clare James 10/11


message 11: by Ferenc (last edited Oct 25, 2018 01:33AM) (new)

Ferenc (aeneth) | 2656 comments October Clean It Out
Duration: October 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018


Goal: 5/5

TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Sandman The Dream Hunters by Neil Gaiman The Sandman: The Dream Hunters by Neil Gaiman - 9/30/2018

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Proper Gauge (Wool, #2) by Hugh Howey Proper Gauge by Hugh Howey - 10/4/2018
Wool #2

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
The Cabinet of Curiosities 36 Tales Brief by Stefan Bachmann The Cabinet of Curiosities: 36 Tales Brief by Stefan Bachmann - 10/16/2018

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Wool (Wool, #1) by Hugh Howey Wool by Hugh Howey - 10/2/2018
W for A-Z Series 2018 challenge

5. Read one free book from your e-reader. (If you do not have an e-reader, read a book that has been on your TBR for more than a year).
A Cross to Bear A Jack Sheridan Mystery by Vince Vogel A Cross to Bear: A Jack Sheridan Mystery by Vince Vogel - 10/21/2018


message 12: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 57438 comments Mod
Welcome Sandra, Grace and Ferenc!


message 13: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 57438 comments Mod
Welcome Dlyn!


message 14: by Tawallah (last edited Oct 12, 2018 02:35PM) (new)

Tawallah Clean It Out
Duration: October 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018

TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Fire This Time: A New Generation Speaks about Race- Oct 9
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Moon Over Soho
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Brick Lane
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)

5. Read one free book from your e-reader. (If you do not have an e-reader, read a book that has been on your TBR for more than a year
The Apples of Idunn


message 15: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 57438 comments Mod
Welcome June!


message 16: by Maria (new)

Maria (milg) | 32 comments Clean It Out
Duration: October 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018

TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)

5. Read one free book from your e-reader. (If you do not have an e-reader, read a book that has been on your TBR for more than a year).


message 17: by Allison (last edited Oct 24, 2018 08:29AM) (new)

Allison (allison302) Clean It Out
Duration: October 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018
5/5

TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands by Lysa TerKeurst #3 on my TBR - 10/23/2018

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Either Beyond Tuesday Morning by Karen Kingsbury- 10/10/2018

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
How to Fall in Love by Cecelia Ahern 10/18/218

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
This is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel (Don't Get Fined- A book with an orange cover)- 10/15/2018

5. Read one free book from your e-reader. (If you do not have an e-reader, read a book that has been on your TBR for more than a year).
The Admissions by Meg Mitchell Moore-10/4/2018


message 18: by Angie (new)

Angie | 287 comments October Clean It Out
1/10/18 � 31/10/18
0/5


1 � First 20 of oldest added.
2 � Book from on-going series
3 � Bought but not read
4 � Difficult challenge book
5 � Free book or on TBR for over a year.


message 19: by ✩AԲԲ� (last edited Oct 30, 2018 06:40AM) (new)

✩AԲԲ✩ (annanna) | 129 comments Start Date: 10/01/18
End Date: 10/31/18

1. Read one book from your TBR.
The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry, 10/19/18

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Lethal White by Robert Galbraith, 10/03/18

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
If The Dress Fits by Carla de Guzman, 10/29/18, needed a book that started with the letter I.

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Message in a Bottle by Nicholas Sparks, 10/07/18


message 20: by Bonita (last edited Oct 11, 2018 08:20AM) (new)

Bonita | 13 comments Clean It Out
Duration: October 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018


5/5

TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR

Something from the Nightside by Simon R. Green 10/9/18
added 5/10/17

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.

Dragonquest by Anne McCaffrey 10/4/18

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.

Fantasy Reclaimed by Gem Larkspur 10/2/18

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)

Odds Against by Dick Francis 10/4/18 (need O books)

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.

The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells 10/11/18


message 21: by Aminko (last edited Nov 02, 2018 05:35PM) (new)

Aminko | 183 comments Clean It Out Challenge
Duration: October 1 to 31, 2018

Progress: 1/5


1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
Moon Called (Mercy Thompson, #1) by Patricia Briggs

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Seduction of a Highland Lass (McCabe Trilogy, #2) by Maya Banks

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
The Substitute (The Wedding Pact, #1) by Denise Grover Swank

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
Because of Miss Bridgerton (Rokesbys, #1) by Julia Quinn

✔️ Read one free book from your e-reader. (If you do not have an e-reader, read a book that has been on your TBR for more than a year).
Provocative (White Lies Duet, #1) by Lisa Renee Jones (27/10/2018)


message 22: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 57438 comments Mod
Welcome Maria, Allison, Angie, Anna, Bonita and Aminko!


message 23: by Mave (new)

Mave | 213 comments Clean It Out
Duration: October 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018
0/5


TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)

5. Read one free book from your e-reader. (If you do not have an e-reader, read a book that has been on your TBR for more than a year).


message 24: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 57438 comments Mod
Welcome Mave!


message 25: by Jackie (new)

Jackie The Lost Challenges

Monthly Challenges > October Clean It Out

October 1, 2018 to October 31, 2018

TASKS:

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
It Came Upon a Midnight Crime by Christy Barritt

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
I'd Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life by Anne Bogel

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Rendezvous in Quebec by Steve O'Driscoll

5. Read one free book from your e-reader. (If you do not have an e-reader, read a book that has been on your TBR for more than a year).
The Infinite Pieces of Us by Rebekah Crane

Please repost your entire challenge when finished to get your badge.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid It Came Upon a Midnight Crime (Squeaky Clean, #2.5) by Christy Barritt I'd Rather Be Reading The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life by Anne Bogel Rendezvous in Quebec by Steve O'Driscoll The Infinite Pieces of Us by Rebekah Crane


message 26: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 57438 comments Mod
Welcome Jackie!


message 27: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 1009 comments ALL DONE!

1st 20 TBR - Billionaire Bad Boy - Kendra Little - 2 OCT
Series started - Embracing Danger - Olivia Jaymes - 3 OCT
Bought not read - Glitter and Gunfire - Cynthia Eden - 5 OCT
Difficult challenge - Tempted by His Best Friend - Cari Quinn - 4 OCT
Free ebook - Almost Lover - Lauren Blakely - 7 OCT

Billionaire Bad Boy by Kendra Little Embracing Danger (Danger Incorporated #4) by Olivia Jaymes Glitter and Gunfire (Shadow Agents, #4) by Cynthia Eden Tempted by His Best Friend by Cari Quinn Almost Lover (Part-Time Lover, #0.5) by Lauren Blakely


message 28: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 57438 comments Mod
WOOHOO Sandra!


message 29: by Andrea (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 907 comments Wow, that was fast! Great job!


message 30: by Bonita (new)

Bonita | 13 comments Finished!

Clean It Out
Duration: October 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018


5/5

TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR

Something from the Nightside by Simon R. Green 10/9/18
added 5/10/17

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.

Dragonquest by Anne McCaffrey 10/4/18

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.

Fantasy Reclaimed by Gem Larkspur 10/2/18

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)

Odds Against by Dick Francis 10/4/18 (need O books)

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.

The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells 10/11/18


message 31: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 57438 comments Mod
WOOHOO Bonita!

Got some classics in this month!


message 32: by Bonita (new)

Bonita | 13 comments Thanks, JoAnne! I'm trying to finish up/kick start some older challenges to finish up the year :)


message 33: by Shash (new)

Shash | 2888 comments Finished!

Clean It Out
October 2018

TASKS:

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Secret of Pembrooke Park by Julie Klassen

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Toad Prince by Lacy Williams (10/2/18)

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Cancun Getaway by Cami Checketts (10/2/18)

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
The Queen's Ball by Anthea Lawson, Rebecca Connolly, Jennifer Moore (10/5/18)

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Out of the Flames by Cheryl Wyatt (10/1/18)


message 34: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 57438 comments Mod
WOOHOO Shash!


message 35: by Andrea (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 907 comments Way to go, Shash!


message 36: by Katherine (last edited Oct 16, 2018 04:18PM) (new)

Katherine | 220 comments October Clean It Out

1. Read one book from your TBR.
Sourcery (Discworld, #5; Rincewind #3) by Terry Pratchett 13/10/18 ★★�

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Back and Deader Than Ever (Monster High, #4) by Lisi Harrison 12/10/18 ★★

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Doctor Who Time Lord Fairy Tales by Justin Richards 15/10/18 ★★★★

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1) by J.R.R. Tolkien 16/10/18 ★★★★�

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Doctor Who Only Human by Gareth Roberts 14/10/18 ★★�


message 37: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 57438 comments Mod
Welcome Katherine!


message 38: by Angie (new)

Angie | 287 comments October Clean It Out
1/10/18 � 31/10/18
5/5


1 � Losing It � Cora Carmack - 7/10/18
2 � Burn Bright � Patricia Briggs - 20/10/18
3 � A Dark Guardian � Donna Grant - 4/10/18
4 � Wings � Aprilynne Pike - 19/10/18
5 � Hot Pursuit � Lynn Raye Harris - 15/10/18


message 39: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 57438 comments Mod
WOOHOO Angie!


message 40: by Jess (new)

Jess Penhallow | 290 comments October Clean It Out
1/10/18 � 31/10/18
3/5


TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Sellout by Paul Beatty 06/10/18

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
The Girl in 6E by A.R. Torre 12/10/18

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)

5. Read one free book from your e-reader. (If you do not have an e-reader, read a book that has been on your TBR for more than a year).
Dracula by Bram Stoker 20/10/18


message 41: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 57438 comments Mod
Welcome Jess!


message 42: by Andrea (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 907 comments I only need one more, y'all! Eep!


message 43: by Hannah (new)

Hannah (bookwormhannah) | 302 comments Andrea wrote: "I only need one more, y'all! Eep!"

You almost have it! Good job.


message 44: by Hannah (new)

Hannah (bookwormhannah) | 302 comments I’m done!

Clean It Out
Duration: October 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018

TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
A Lady Unrivaled by Roseanna M. White 10/15/18 Owned since 2016

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
An Hour Unspent by Roseanna M. White 10/3

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
The Swiss Courier by Tricia Goyer and Mike Yorkey 10/7

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Where Two Hearts Meet by Liz Johnson 10/21/18 Word search in the Extreme Obstacle Course challenge

5. Read one free book from your e-reader. (If you do not have an e-reader, read a book that has been on your TBR for more than a year).
Romancing the Bride by Melissa Jagears 10/5 (review copy)


message 45: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 57438 comments Mod
WOOHOO Hannah!

@Andrea, still 10 days left in the month!


message 46: by Andrea (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 907 comments Great job, Hannah!

JoAnne, I'm counting on that!


message 47: by Joann (new)

Joann finished


1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Atlas of Us - Tracy Buchanan - 10/17/18

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Theft of Life - Imogen Robertson - 10/12/18 - #5 Crowther & Westerman

3. Read one book that you own but have not yet read.
The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley - Hannah Tinti - 10/23/18

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
Ghost of a Chance - Yasmine Galenorn - 10/14/18 - Author's first name starts with a Y

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Heaven to Betsy (What Doesn't Kill You, #5): An Emily Romantic Mystery - Pamela Fagan Hutchins - 10/2/18


message 48: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 57438 comments Mod
WOOHOO Joann!


message 49: by Allison (new)

Allison (allison302) Finished!
Clean It Out
Duration: October 1, 2018 - October 31, 2018
5/5

TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands by Lysa TerKeurst #3 on my TBR - 10/23/2018

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Either Beyond Tuesday Morning by Karen Kingsbury- 10/10/2018

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
How to Fall in Love by Cecelia Ahern 10/18/218

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
This is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel (Don't Get Fined- A book with an orange cover)- 10/15/2018

5. Read one free book from your e-reader. (If you do not have an e-reader, read a book that has been on your TBR for more than a year).
The Admissions by Meg Mitchell Moore-10/4/2018


message 50: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 57438 comments Mod
WOOHOO Allison!


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