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message 1: by Jennifer (last edited Dec 10, 2016 06:37AM) (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) In, will post shortly.

Duration: December 1, 2016-December 31, 2016

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
The Last Campaign Robert F. Kennedy and 82 Days That Inspired America by Thurston Clarke 12/2

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Dishing the Dirt (Agatha Raisin, #26) by M.C. Beaton 12/6

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
The Power of Ho'oponopono An Introduction to The Ancient Hawaiian Healing Ritual by Craig Beck 12/7

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
The Promise (Elvis Cole, #16; Joe Pike, #5; Scott James & Maggie, #2) by Robert Crais 12/8

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).
10 Things He Thinks During Sex - What Men Think About Other Than Sex (For His Pleasure Series) by Denise Brienne 12/3


message 2: by Sam (last edited Dec 17, 2016 02:42AM) (new)

Sam | 401 comments Count me in. I never miss this challenge.

December Clean It Out
Duration: December 1, 2016-December 17, 2016

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
Crimson Death- Laurell K. Hamilton- 12/11/16 (#20)

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Mind Magic- Eileen Wilks- 12/5/16

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Living with the Dead- Kelley Armstrong- 12/6/16

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
Siren's Call- Devyn Quinn- 12/17/16

5. Read one free book from your e-reader. (Kindle Unlimited)
Conjuring Quantico- T.S. Paul- 12/15/16


message 3: by Kay Kay (last edited Jan 02, 2017 12:46PM) (new)

Kay Kay I am curious about this one. I think I will give it a go.

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
As Sure as the Dawn

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

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China

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).
In Every Heartbeat


message 4: by Joann (last edited Dec 31, 2016 03:41PM) (new)

Joann Progress: 5 / 5

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books. A Gift to Remember

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


3. Read one book that you own but have not yet read. Haunted Waters

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. India Black

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


message 5: by Connie N. (last edited Dec 31, 2016 03:26PM) (new)

Connie N. | 3775 comments Once again I'm unable to get to one of the earliest books on my TBR. I'll consider this challenge closed and will try again in January.

December Clean It Out
Timeframe: 12/1/16 to 12/31/16
4/5

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished - Almost Perfect by Susan Mallery - 12/4/16 ♥♥♥ (#2 Fool’s Gold)

3. Read one book that you own but have not yet read - Origin in Death by J.D. Robb - 12/8/16 ♥♥♥♥♥

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge - Undercover in the CEO's Bed by Coleen Kwan - 12/11/16 ♥♥♥♥

5. Free book from your e-reader - Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones - 12/13/16 ♥♥♥♥

Almost Perfect (Fool's Gold, #2) by Susan Mallery Origin in Death (In Death, #21) by J.D. Robb Undercover in the CEO's Bed by Coleen Kwan Fifth Grave Past the Light (Charley Davidson, #5) by Darynda Jones


message 6: by Agnieszka (last edited Jan 01, 2017 11:10AM) (new)

Agnieszka (agnieszka7) | 617 comments I'm in and I'll post the books on December 1

Rules:
Any genre, no page limitation, no re-reads

Completed: 7/9

1. Read something from the first page of my TBR list on goodreads. (the oldest available book from each TBR)
Christian: A Cowboy for Christmas by Debra Ullrick (book 1 of Home for Christmas by Debra Ullrick - author starting with U) 3*
Borrowed: Moby Dick czyli biały wieloryb=Moby Dick still not read :-(
Classics: Little Women book 1 of Little Women Collection: Little Women, Little Men, Eight Cousins and More or A Christmas Carol
Standard-TBR: A Family for Christmas by Mona Ingram 3*
Christmas: Married for Christmas (Willow Park, #1) by Noelle Adams 3*

2. Read one book from a series I have started and not finished.: XO (Kathryn Dance, #3) by Jeffery Deaver 4*

3. Read one book that I have already bought. Broken Silence (Romantic Suspense, #14.5; Baltimore, #3.5) by Karen Rose 4*

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (anything Polish or autors starting with: I, K, O, Q, U, V; titel starting with: X) Fireplay Jack Emery 0.5 by Steve P. Vincent 5*

5. Read a freebie novella from my kindle: The Gift by Joanne Clancy 5*


message 7: by Aminko (new)

Aminko | 189 comments Clean It Out Challenge
Duration: December 1st 2016 - December 31st 2016
Progress: 0/5


1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
The Hot Zone The Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus by Richard Preston

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
In Bed with a Highlander (McCabe Trilogy, #1) by Maya Banks

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Rock Chick Redemption (Rock Chick, #3) by Kristen Ashley

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
Quinn's Undying Rose (Scanguards Vampires, #6) by Tina Folsom

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 7th Victim (Karen Vail, #1) by Alan Jacobson


message 8: by Bonita (last edited Dec 31, 2016 01:15PM) (new)

Bonita | 30 comments Clean It Out - December

5/5

Duration: December 1, 2016-December 31, 2016

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.

The Quilter's Apprentice by Jennifer Chiaverini 12/31/16

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

Cardinal's Rule by Tymber Dalton 12/10/16

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

Regina in the Sun by R.G. Alexander 12/14/16

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

A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson 12/13/16
(Nature book)

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 Science of Loving by Candace Vianna 12/31/16


message 9: by Krissy (last edited Dec 10, 2016 03:21AM) (new)

Krissy (krissystewart) | 214 comments KRISSY'S SPOT
5/5 Completed


✔01. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
Texas! Lucky
12/10 ★★
Texas! Lucky (Texas! Tyler Family Saga #1) by Sandra Brown

✔02. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Blow Down
12/05 ★★★★
Blow Down (The Plumber's Mate, #4) by J.L. Merrow

✔03. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Still Missing
12/04 ★★★★★
Still Missing by Chevy Stevens

✔04. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still).
Queen of the Lawn
12/06 ★★★
Queen of the Lawn (Heartland Briefs) by C.E. Kilgore

✔05. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Bitter Taffy
12/07 ★★★
Bitter Taffy (Candy Man, #2) by Amy Lane


message 10: by Elaine (last edited Dec 09, 2016 07:34PM) (new)

Elaine December Clean It Out Challenge

Challenge Accepted: December 1, 2016
Challenge (hopefully) Completed: December 31, 2016

Rules: Any genre is fine. No re-reads. No page minimum.

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Race Against Time by Stormy Glenn 12-3-16

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Cut & Run by Madeline Urban and Abigail Roux 12-3-16

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. Hollywood Dragon by Zoe Chant 12-4-16 (can use author for a "Z")


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). Kace by Madison Stevens 12-4-16


message 11: by Katherine (last edited Dec 15, 2016 08:07AM) (new)

Katherine | 220 comments ★✩★✩★✩★ December Clean It Out Challenge ★✩★✩★✩★

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Eric 1/12/16
2. Read one book from a series you have started. Zom-B Fugitive 12/12/16
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe 15/12/16
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Series Slayer Challenge) A Begrudging Bride 15/12/16
5. Read one free book from your e-reader. Lost Highlander 3/12/16

Lost Highlander (Lost Highlander, #1) by Cassidy Cayman Eric (Discworld, #9; Rincewind #4) by Terry Pratchett Zom-B Fugitive (Zom-B, #11) by Darren Shan A Begrudging Bride (Kansas Crossroads #11) by Amelia C. Adams The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1) by C.S. Lewis


message 12: by Lady Poppy (last edited Sep 06, 2017 11:42AM) (new)

Lady Poppy | 8 comments I'm in!

Duration: December 1, 2016-December 31, 2016 (2/4)

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books. (0/1)
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, #1) by Douglas Adams

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. (1/1)
Winter (The Lunar Chronicles, #4) by Marissa Meyer

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read. (1/1)
The Thief (The Queen's Thief, #1) by Megan Whalen Turner

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). (1/1)
The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin


message 13: by Deanne (last edited Dec 05, 2016 01:32PM) (new)

Deanne Patterson (cnnamongirlaolcom) | 50 comments A monthly challenge to help you reduce your "to be read" list.

Rules: Any genre is fine. No re-reads. No page minimum.

Duration: December 1, 2016-December 31, 2016

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. Christmas at Barncastle Inn by Susan Page Davis

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read. Round Robin (Elm Creek Quilts, #2) by Jennifer Chiaverini

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still) Christmas Jars Reunion by Jason F. Wright

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). Come December by Holly Schindler


message 14: by Jackie (new)

Jackie | 570 comments I like this!

CLEAN IT OUT CHALLENGE
Duration: December 1, 2016-December 31, 2016


1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.

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 still)

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 15: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) Finished round 1 (post 2) this morning. On to round 2! Bye Bye Unread Books! :)


message 16: by Krissy (new)

Krissy (krissystewart) | 214 comments Finished :)


message 17: by Ceira (last edited Dec 29, 2016 03:32AM) (new)

Ceira (candyceira) | 47 comments Duration: December 1, 2016-December 31, 2016

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
Last Sacrifice (Vampire Academy, #6) by Richelle Mead (completed on december 29)

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Winter (The Lunar Chronicles, #4) by Marissa Meyer (completed on december 8)

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Origin. Schattenfunke (Lux, #4) by Jennifer L. Armentrout (completed on december 10)

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy by Cassandra Clare (completed on december 23)

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).
Too Late by Colleen Hoover (completed on december 12)

Completed 5/5

DONE!!!


message 18: by Jennifer (last edited Dec 11, 2016 12:59PM) (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) Three down from round 2: What's a Ghoul to Do? (Ghost Hunter Mystery, #1) by Victoria Laurie 12/9, "oldest", and Turbo Twenty-Three (Stephanie Plum, #23) by Janet Evanovich difficult challenge, finished on 12/10, CCC Food Phrases needs a book with a character who is too stupid to live -- and there are always half a dozen of those in every book from this series! Third is "free e-reader" because i got it with my share of the amazon class action suit settlement: I Scream, You Scream (A Mystery A La Mode, #1) by Wendy Lyn Watson finished 12/11


message 19: by Sam (last edited Dec 17, 2016 05:26AM) (new)

Sam | 401 comments Finished!!

December Clean It Out
Duration: December 1, 2016-December 17, 2016

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
Crimson Death- Laurell K. Hamilton- 12/11/16 (#20)

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Mind Magic- Eileen Wilks- 12/5/16

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Living with the Dead- Kelley Armstrong- 12/6/16

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
Siren's Call- Devyn Quinn- 12/17/16

5. Read one free book from your e-reader. (Kindle Unlimited)
Conjuring Quantico- T.S. Paul- 12/15/16


message 20: by Jennifer (last edited Dec 17, 2016 10:47AM) (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) Three down from round 2: What's a Ghoul to Do? (Ghost Hunter Mystery, #1) by Victoria Laurie 12/9, "oldest", and Turbo Twenty-Three (Stephanie Plum, #23) by Janet Evanovich difficult challenge, finished on 12/10, CCC Food Phrases needs a book with a character who is too stupid to live -- and there are always half a dozen of those in every book from this series! Third is "free e-reader" because i got it with my share of the amazon class action suit settlement: I Scream, You Scream (A Mystery A La Mode, #1) by Wendy Lyn Watson finished 12/11

Finished fourth book of round two -- a book i bought but had not yet read: The Abundance Paradigm Moving from the Law of Attraction to the Law of Creation by Joe Vitale The Abundance Paradigm: Moving from the Law of Attraction to the Law of Creation 12/17


message 21: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) Finished book five for round two: series started but not finished: The Cat, the Sneak and the Secret (A Cats in Trouble Mystery #7) by Leann Sweeney The Cat, the Sneak and the Secret today.


message 22: by Bonita (new)

Bonita | 30 comments Finished!

Clean It Out - December

5/5

Duration: December 1, 2016-December 31, 2016

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.

The Quilter's Apprentice by Jennifer Chiaverini 12/31/16

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

Cardinal's Rule by Tymber Dalton 12/10/16

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

Regina in the Sun by R.G. Alexander 12/14/16

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

A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson 12/13/16
(Nature book)

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 Science of Loving by Candace Vianna 12/31/16


message 23: by Connie N. (new)

Connie N. | 3775 comments Once again I'm unable to get to one of the earliest books on my TBR. I'll consider this challenge closed and will try again in January.

December Clean It Out
Timeframe: 12/1/16 to 12/31/16
4/5

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished - Almost Perfect by Susan Mallery - 12/4/16 ♥♥♥ (#2 Fool’s Gold)

3. Read one book that you own but have not yet read - Origin in Death by J.D. Robb - 12/8/16 ♥♥♥♥♥

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge - Undercover in the CEO's Bed by Coleen Kwan - 12/11/16 ♥♥♥♥

5. Free book from your e-reader - Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones - 12/13/16 ♥♥♥♥

Almost Perfect (Fool's Gold, #2) by Susan Mallery Origin in Death (In Death, #21) by J.D. Robb Undercover in the CEO's Bed by Coleen Kwan Fifth Grave Past the Light (Charley Davidson, #5) by Darynda Jones


message 24: by Joann (new)

Joann finished on post #6


message 25: by Penni (new)

Penni | 1292 comments Mod
Excellent Bonita, Joann and Connie (you're close!)


message 26: by Agnieszka (new)

Agnieszka (agnieszka7) | 617 comments updated message #9 => read 7out of 9 books (since GR is braking down on my browser every few seconds today I don't repost my original message)


message 27: by [deleted user] (new)

Agnieszka wrote: "(since GR is braking down on my browser every few seconds today I don't repost my original message)"

I thought it was just me! It's been driving me crazy today!!


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