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message 1: by JoAnne (last edited Mar 31, 2017 09:06PM) (new)

JoAnne (joannemwct) | 1347 comments Sounds like fun. I'll give it a try!
March 1 - March 31
Read 5/5 no page minimum DONE!

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (was #19 from February 2014)
Vintage by Susan Gloss Vintage by Susan Gloss 3/27/17 4stars

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Ransom Canyon (Ransom Canyon, #1) by Jodi Thomas Ransom Canyon (Ransom Canyon #1) by Jodi Thomas 3/11/17 5stars (read prequel and books three to five not having read books 1 and 2 in the series)

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
More Than Friendship by Amy Lillard More Than Friendship (Wells Landing Quilting Circle #1) by Amy Lillard 3/24/17 4stars

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
The Other Side of Us by Sarah Mayberry The Other Side of Us by Sarah Mayberry 3/31/17 4stars - (Progressive Reading Challenge and 31 Flavors)

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).
Friendship Bread by Darien Gee Friendship Bread by Darien Gee 3/19/17 4stars (received directly from author to my Kindle to read/review)


message 2: by [deleted user] (last edited Mar 08, 2017 08:24AM) (new)

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books. - The Library: Where Life Checks Out by Carmen DeSousa (TBR #5) (3/8/17)

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. - Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich (Stephanie Plum #2) (3/4/17)

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read. - The Case of the Sliding Pool by E.V. Cunningham (3/3/17)

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still) - Murder Most Witchy by Emily Rylands (I need so many R's for my spell-out challenges, + I need the cover for a challenge I want to finish pretty bad by now) (3/6/17)

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).- Funny, Weird And Interesting Things You Didn't Know About... Ireland! by Michael Hopkins (kindle freebie) (3/2/17)

The Library Where Life Checks Out by Carmen DeSousa Two for the Dough (Stephanie Plum, #2) by Janet Evanovich The Case of the Sliding Pool by E.V. Cunningham Murder Most Witchy (Wendy Lightower Mystery #1) by Emily Rylands Funny, Weird And Interesting Things You Didn't Know About... Ireland! by Michael Hopkins


message 3: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne (joannemwct) | 1347 comments :} Sharon {; wrote: "CLEAN IT OUT CHALLENGE



This challenge was originally posted by Dawn (Kat N Hat) in October 2011, and revamped by Caroline and will be maintained by Sharon

A monthly challenge to help you reduce..."


When you say set your book list to oldest and read from one of the first twenty do you mean from the TBR pile or the entire list of my books all of which may have already been read?


message 4: by [deleted user] (new)

JoAnne wrote: "When you say set your book list to oldest and read from one of the first twenty do you mean from the TBR pile or the entire list of my books all of which may have already been read? ..."

It's from your 'books to be read' list, so it should be a book you haven't read yet. Re-reads are not allowed in this challenge :)


message 5: by [deleted user] (last edited Mar 14, 2017 10:19AM) (new)

I'm in as always!

Duration: March 1 - March 31

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.
Tender Is the Night - F. Scott Fitzgerald (14/3/17) - Added March 2014

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Doll's House - Tania Carver (5/3/17) - Brennan and Esposito #5

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies - Seth Grahame-Smith (8/3/17) - Bought Nov 2016

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
You're Mine Now - Hans Koppel (7/3/17) - Needed a Y title

5. Read one free book from your e-reader. - Muse - K. French (3/3/17)


message 6: by Sam (last edited Mar 25, 2017 05:34PM) (new)

Sam | 401 comments I'm in.

CLEAN IT OUT CHALLENGE
Duration: March 1-March 25

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
Dreamfever- Karen Marie Moning- 3/25/17 (#17)

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Hansel and Gretel- Jenni James- 3/13/17

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
The Big Four- Agatha Christie- 3/4/17

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
The Xibalba Murders- Lyn Hamilton- 3/2/17

5. Read one free book from your e-reader. (kindle unlimited)
The Arrogant Architect- L.K. Collins- 3/6/17


message 7: by Jade aka MrsTosh (last edited Mar 14, 2017 10:27AM) (new)

Jade aka MrsTosh (mrstosh) | 709 comments Completed: 5/5

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
The Girl Who Ruled Fairyland - For a Little While (Fairyland, #0.5) by Catherynne M. Valente 02/03 ***

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Ace, Whiskey and a Hot Tub by Lauren Blakely (Book:3.5 in the Seductive Nights Series)
Ace, Whiskey and a Hot Tub (Seductive Nights, #3.25) by Lauren Blakely 07/03 ****

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Park Avenue Prince by Louise Bay
Park Avenue Prince by Louise Bay 07/03 ****

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
Bambi by Felix Salter
Bambi by Felix Salten 13/03 ****
(Fairy Tale Challenge - Had to re-read the original telling]

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris
Dead as a Doornail (Sookie Stackhouse, #5) by Charlaine Harris 07/03 ****


message 8: by Wolf (Alpha) (new)

Wolf (Alpha) | 168 comments Sounds like fun. I'll give it a try!
March 1 - March 31
Read 0/5 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.

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 9: by Lily (last edited Apr 05, 2017 02:56PM) (new)

Lily (lilygcs) 5/5 ~ finished Mar 31st


Read 1 of 20 oldest in TBR: Sometimes You Just Know by Kate Sherwood ~ 3/23/17 ~ 3★
Read 1 series book: Damaged Goods by Susan Mac Nicol ~ 3/20/17 ~ 4★
Read 1 book bought but not read: Darren's Surprise by Jade Buchanan ~ 3/21/17 ~ 3★
Read 1 book for another challenge: Undesirable Mate by Lisa Oliver ~ 3/31/17 ~ 3.5★
Read 1 free book on e-reader: Addicted by Mark Summers ~ 3/6/17 ~ 3★


message 10: by Agnieszka (last edited Apr 01, 2017 11:53AM) (new)

Agnieszka (agnieszka7) | 619 comments I just love the challenge - even if I'm not very often able to read my oldest books - though I still hope there will come a day I stick better to my plans :-) In case I actually manage to read any of the books from #1 this month - I'll post the next one.

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

Completed: 6/9 (tasks) / 12 books :-)

1. Read something from the first page of my TBR list on goodreads. (the oldest available book from each TBR)
Christian: The Covenant Child / Double Blind / A Soft Place to Fall / Sidetracked / Web of Deceit
Borrowed: Zdrada Bourne'a (+ Polish book = difficult challenge)
Classics: Moby Dick czyli biały wieloryb=Moby Dick finally started
Standard-TBR: Der Hundertjährige, der aus dem Fenster stieg und verschwand by Jonas Jonasson = The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson 4*

2. Read one book from a series I have started and not finished (only the first book I read this month from a series and not the very first in the series):
Kühlfach zu vermieten Roman (German Edition) by Jutta Profijt = Morgue Drawer For Rent (Morgue Drawer, #3) by Jutta Profijt 3* / Süßer Ruf des Todes Roman (Reihenfolge der Eve Dallas-Krimis 29) by J.D. Robb = Kindred in Death (In Death, #29) by J.D. Robb 4*

3. Read one book that I have already bought. Hot Mess (Hostile Operations Team, #2) by Lynn Raye Harris 5*

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. Yofi oder die Kunst des Verzeihens by Oliver Bantle = A Rhinoceros Learns To Meditate - Kofi and The Art of Forgiveness by Oliver Bantle 4*

5. Read a freebie novella from my kindle: Tea with Emma (The Teacup Novellas, #1) by Diane Moody book 1 of The Teacup Novellas - The Collection by Diane Moody 4* / The cop and the girl from the coffee shop (Coffee Shop Girls, #1) by Terry Towers 5* / Her Sensual Awakening by McKenna Chase 4* / Seducing Red (A Little Bit Of Kink Romance, #2) by McKenna Chase 4* / First Night (Seductive Nights, #0.5) by Lauren Blakely 5*

6. Read a non-fiction book:
Alles außer Mikado Leben trotz Parkinson by Jürgen Mette 5* lit. translation: Everything but Spillikins: My Life In Face of Parkinson's Disease
Meine Stacheln Wie Sie Ihre Schwächen entschärfen by Jörg Berger 4* lit. translation: My Stings: How You Can Defuse Your Weaknesses


message 11: by Joann (last edited Mar 15, 2017 10:07AM) (new)

Joann Completed: 5 / 5

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
7 Brides for 7 Bodies
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. #2 Nora Gavin - Lake of Sorrows - Erin Hart - Mar 14/17
3. Read one book that you own but have not yet read.
A Pocket Full of Murder - R.J. Anderson - read 3/5/17
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
The Story Hour - Umrigar - U author - read 3/3/17
5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Death Comes eCalling - Leslie O’Kane - 8/3/17


message 13: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne (joannemwct) | 1347 comments Caroline wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "When you say set your book list to oldest and read from one of the first twenty do you mean from the TBR pile or the entire list of my books all of which may have already been read? ..."

Perfect - that's what I thought!


message 14: by Katherine (last edited Mar 07, 2017 12:17PM) (new)

Katherine | 220 comments March Clean It Out

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books. Chibi Vampire, Vol. 09 7/3/17
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 8 1/3/17
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read. Crash And Burn 3/3/17
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Pick it for me: March) Edna Petunia 7/3/17
5. Read one free book from your e-reader. Bride by Arrangement 1/3/17

Bride by Arrangement by Ruth Ann Nordin Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 8 (Ouran High School Host Club, #8) by Bisco Hatori Crash And Burn (Cyborg Sizzle, #3) by Cynthia Sax Chibi Vampire, Vol. 09 by Yuna Kagesaki Edna Petunia (Suitors of Seattle Book 9) by Kirsten Osbourne


message 15: by Carrie (last edited Mar 14, 2017 10:51AM) (new)

Carrie  (icanhasbooks) | 268 comments Duration: March 1-March 31

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.
Immortal in Death
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read. The Scent of Shadows

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still) State of Wonder (3/7/17)

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). Bound to Love (3/2/17)


message 16: by Mirliz (last edited Mar 29, 2017 07:04AM) (new)

Mirliz | 27 comments March Clean It Out Challenge
Duration: 3.1.2017 - 3.31.2017 | Progress: 3/5

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
The Old Man and the Sea; by Ernest Hemingway [3/16] ♥♥♥

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Edge of Reason (Bridget Jones #2); by Helen Fielding [3/28] ♥

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Summer Lightning; by Tamara McKinley

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
The Lighthouse (Adam Dalgliesh #13); by P.D. James

5. Read a book that has been on your TBR for more than a year.
Stardust; by Neil Gaiman [3/12] ♥♥♥

Den gamle och havet by Ernest Hemingway På spaning med Bridget Jones (Bridget Jones, #2) by Helen Fielding Den svarta opalen by Tamara McKinley Fyren (Adam Dalgliesh, #13) by P.D. James Stjärnstoft by Neil Gaiman


message 17: by Tink Magoo is bad at reviews (last edited Mar 13, 2017 07:46AM) (new)

Tink Magoo is bad at reviews (tinkmagoo) Progress: 4/5

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books
✔ TBR#15 - After the End

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished
✔ #4 in series - Lover Revealed - 2nd March ★★★★½

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

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
✔ Title letter U for 1-z challenge - The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant - 13th March ★★★★

5. Read a book that has been on your TBR for more than a year
✔ On TBR since January 2015 - Once Burned

Partner Games (Games, #6) by Jessica Clare *

Read :
Lover Revealed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #4) by J.R. Ward Once Burned (Night Prince, #1) by Jeaniene Frost After the End (After the End, #1) by Amy Plum The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant by Drew Hayes


message 18: by Karen ♐ (last edited Mar 22, 2017 01:33PM) (new)

Karen ♐ (kmk1214) | 1186 comments March Clean It Out
Duration: March 1-March 31


1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books. - Hostile Home Front - 3/21

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. - Seduction in Death - 3/10

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read. - Hoping for Love - 3/14

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still) - Extreme Exposure - 3/22

5. Read one free book from your e-reader - Kiss a Girl in the Rain - 3/7
Hostile Home Front (Black Ops Brotherhood #2) by Bella Juarez Seduction in Death (In Death, #13) by J.D. Robb Hoping for Love (The McCarthys of Gansett Island, #5) by Marie Force Extreme Exposure (I-Team, #1) by Pamela Clare Kiss a Girl in the Rain (Take a Chance #1) by Nancy Warren


message 19: by Elizabeth (last edited Mar 22, 2017 03:08AM) (new)

Elizabeth Duration: March 1-March 31 completed

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books. Flesh and Bone3/1/17

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.Duplicity 13/19/17

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read. The Devil's Kiss (The Devil, #1) by William W. Johnstone The Devil's Kiss 3/6/17

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)The Red Knight of Germany: The Story of Baron von Richthofen, Germany's Great War Bird 3/15/17

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).Dangerous Habits3/20/17


message 20: by Minttu (new)

Minttu (menthae) | 35 comments Duration: March 1-March 31

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

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Fate of the Tearling by Erika Johansen

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
A Place For Us by Harriet Evans

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

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 Weight of Silence by Heather Gudenkauf

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë The Fate of the Tearling (The Queen of the Tearling, #3) by Erika Johansen A Place For Us by Harriet Evans Under the Harrow by Flynn Berry The Weight of Silence by Heather Gudenkauf


message 21: by Amanda (last edited Apr 01, 2017 08:22AM) (new)

Amanda R (fairyteapot) | 118 comments I'd like to join. Didn't manage to complete. In middle of book from a series at the end of the month. Took on too many challenges this month. Still like this challenge though.

Clean It Out Challenge
Duration: March 1 - 31, 2017


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.

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins Completed 11/3/17 Rating 4 stars

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

The New Sufferings of Young W. by Ulrich Plenzdorf Completed 8/3/17 Rating 3 stars

Missed Books - TBR Randomiser

I prefer picking my own books after all.

5. Read a book that has been on your TBR for more than a year.

How to Be a Woman by Caitlin Moran Completed 15/3/17 Rating 4 stars

3/5

bookcover: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins The New Sufferings of Young W. by Ulrich Plenzdorf How to Be a Woman by Caitlin Moran


message 22: by Tink Magoo is bad at reviews (last edited Mar 03, 2017 11:48AM) (new)

Tink Magoo is bad at reviews (tinkmagoo) :} Sharon {; wrote: "Welcome Tink!"

Thanks Sharon :)


message 23: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) Round 1 done -- lots of reading time this week!

Sons and Brothers The Days of Jack and Bobby Kennedy by Richard D. Mahoney Every Witch Way But Wicked (Wicked Witches of the Midwest, #2) by Amanda M. Lee Careful What You Witch For (Wicked Witches of the Midwest Shorts, #1) by Amanda M. Lee What a Ghoul Wants (Ghost Hunter Mystery, #7) by Victoria Laurie Flu The Story Of The Great Influenza Pandemic Of 1918 And The Search For The Virus That Caused It by Gina Kolata


message 24: by Amanda (new)

Amanda R (fairyteapot) | 118 comments Thanks Sharon :)


message 25: by Aminko (last edited Mar 13, 2017 06:08PM) (new)

Aminko | 191 comments Clean It Out Challenge
Duration: March 1st 2017 - March 31 2017

Progress: 2/5


1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
Dark Desires After Dusk (Immortals After Dark #6) by Kresley Cole

✓ Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Shadow (New Species, #9) by Laurann Dohner (11/3/2017)

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Deadly Decisions (Temperance Brennan, #3) by Kathy Reichs

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

✓ Read one free book from your e-reader.
Fake Fiancée by Ilsa Madden-Mills (5/3/2017)


message 26: by Mary (new)

Mary Bronson | 20 comments I am in!

Duration: March 1-March 31

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)

Just finished #5

Collapse by RJ Infantino who is a booktuber I follow and just released his book, but since I voted early in an Amazon Kindle thing I got a free e-book copy. Finished it March 6



message 27: by [deleted user] (new)

I finished my first round:

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books. - The Library: Where Life Checks Out by Carmen DeSousa (TBR #5) (3/8/17)

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. - Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich (Stephanie Plum #2) (3/4/17)

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read. - The Case of the Sliding Pool by E.V. Cunningham (3/3/17)

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still) - Murder Most Witchy by Emily Rylands (I need so many R's for my spell-out challenges, + I need the cover for a challenge I want to finish pretty bad by now) (3/6/17)

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).- Funny, Weird And Interesting Things You Didn't Know About... Ireland! by Michael Hopkins (kindle freebie) (3/2/17)

The Library Where Life Checks Out by Carmen DeSousa Two for the Dough (Stephanie Plum, #2) by Janet Evanovich The Case of the Sliding Pool by E.V. Cunningham Murder Most Witchy (Wendy Lightower Mystery #1) by Emily Rylands Funny, Weird And Interesting Things You Didn't Know About... Ireland! by Michael Hopkins


message 28: by [deleted user] (last edited Mar 18, 2017 02:15AM) (new)

round 2:

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books. - The Devil's Grin by Annelie Wendeberg (TBR #13) (3/11/17)

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. - Tricky Blueberry Murder by Susan Gillard (Donut Hole Mystery #4) (3/12/17)

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read. - Anonymous Lawyer by Jeremy Blachman (3/18/17)

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still) - Give Me Chocolate by Annie Hansen7081253] (need an author named "Annie") (3/10/17)

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). - Bean in Love by Annie Hansen (kindle freebie) (3/14/17)

The Devil's Grin (Anna Kronberg Book 1) by Annelie Wendeberg Tricky Blueberry Murder (Donut Hole Mystery #4) by Susan Gillard Anonymous Lawyer by Jeremy Blachman Give Me Chocolate (Kelly Clark Mystery #1) by Annie Hansen Bean in Love (Kelly Clark Mystery #2) by Annie Hansen


message 29: by [deleted user] (new)

Done!

Duration: March 1 - March 31

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.
Tender Is the Night - F. Scott Fitzgerald (14/3/17) - Added March 2014

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Doll's House - Tania Carver (5/3/17) - Brennan and Esposito #5

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies - Seth Grahame-Smith (8/3/17) - Bought Nov 2016

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
You're Mine Now - Hans Koppel (7/3/17) - Needed a Y title

5. Read one free book from your e-reader. - Muse - K. French (3/3/17)


message 30: by Jade aka MrsTosh (new)

Jade aka MrsTosh (mrstosh) | 709 comments Well done you!! :)


message 31: by Jade aka MrsTosh (new)

Jade aka MrsTosh (mrstosh) | 709 comments Completed: 5/5

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
The Girl Who Ruled Fairyland - For a Little While (Fairyland, #0.5) by Catherynne M. Valente 02/03 ***

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Ace, Whiskey and a Hot Tub by Lauren Blakely (Book:3.5 in the Seductive Nights Series)
Ace, Whiskey and a Hot Tub (Seductive Nights, #3.25) by Lauren Blakely 07/03 ****

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Park Avenue Prince by Louise Bay
Park Avenue Prince by Louise Bay 07/03 ****

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
Bambi by Felix Salter
Bambi by Felix Salten 13/03 ****
(Fairy Tale Challenge - Had to re-read the original telling]

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris
Dead as a Doornail (Sookie Stackhouse, #5) by Charlaine Harris 07/03 ****

COMPLETED 14/03


message 32: by [deleted user] (new)

Thanks Jade - well done to you too :)


message 33: by Joann (new)

Joann Completed: 5 / 5

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books. 7 Brides for 7 Bodies
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. #2 Nora Gavin - Lake of Sorrows - Erin Hart - Mar 14/17
3. Read one book that you own but have not yet read.
A Pocket Full of Murder - R.J. Anderson - read 3/5/17
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
The Story Hour - Umrigar - U author - read 3/3/17
5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Death Comes eCalling - Leslie O’Kane - 8/3/17


message 34: by [deleted user] (new)

I finished my second round:

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books. - The Devil's Grin by Annelie Wendeberg (TBR #13) (3/11/17)

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. - Tricky Blueberry Murder by Susan Gillard (Donut Hole Mystery #4) (3/12/17)

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read. - Anonymous Lawyer by Jeremy Blachman (3/18/17)

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still) - Give Me Chocolate by Annie Hansen7081253] (need an author named "Annie") (3/10/17)

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). - Bean in Love by Annie Hansen (kindle freebie) (3/14/17)

The Devil's Grin (Anna Kronberg Book 1) by Annelie Wendeberg Tricky Blueberry Murder (Donut Hole Mystery #4) by Susan Gillard Anonymous Lawyer by Jeremy Blachman Give Me Chocolate (Kelly Clark Mystery #1) by Annie Hansen Bean in Love (Kelly Clark Mystery #2) by Annie Hansen


message 35: by [deleted user] (last edited Mar 31, 2017 12:16PM) (new)

I'm going for a third:

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books. - Murder in the Kitchen by Kennedy Chase (TBR #8) (3/31/17)

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. - Livin' Lahaina Loca by JoAnn Bassett (Islands of Aloha Mystery #2) (3/19/17)

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read. - Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers (3/21/17)

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still) - The Art of Murder by Nicola Slade (need an N for my spell-outs and a night-time cover) (3/23/17)

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). - Marshmallow Mayhem by Becky Clark (kindle freebie) (3/23/17)

Murder in the Kitchen (Harley Hill Mysteries, #3) by Kennedy Chase Livin' Lahaina Loca (Islands of Aloha Mystery, #2) by JoAnn Bassett Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers The Art of Murder (Harriet Quigley Mystery) by Nicola Slade Marshmallow Mayhem by Ted Hardwick


message 36: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth Duration: March 1-March 31 completed

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books. Flesh and Bone3/1/17

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.Duplicity 13/19/17

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read. The Devil's Kiss (The Devil, #1) by William W. Johnstone The Devil's Kiss 3/6/17

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)The Red Knight of Germany: The Story of Baron von Richthofen, Germany's Great War Bird 3/15/17

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).Dangerous Habits3/20/17


message 37: by Karen ♐ (new)

Karen ♐ (kmk1214) | 1186 comments March Clean It Out
Duration: March 1-March 31 - COMPLETED!


1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books. - Hostile Home Front - 3/21

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. - Seduction in Death - 3/10

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read. - Hoping for Love - 3/14

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still) - Extreme Exposure - 3/22

5. Read one free book from your e-reader - Kiss a Girl in the Rain - 3/7
Hostile Home Front (Black Ops Brotherhood #2) by Bella Juarez Seduction in Death (In Death, #13) by J.D. Robb Hoping for Love (The McCarthys of Gansett Island, #5) by Marie Force Extreme Exposure (I-Team, #1) by Pamela Clare Kiss a Girl in the Rain (Take a Chance #1) by Nancy Warren


message 38: by Sam (new)

Sam | 401 comments Finished!!

CLEAN IT OUT CHALLENGE
Duration: March 1-March 25

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
Dreamfever- Karen Marie Moning- 3/25/17 (#17)

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Hansel and Gretel- Jenni James- 3/13/17

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
The Big Four- Agatha Christie- 3/4/17

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
The Xibalba Murders- Lyn Hamilton- 3/2/17

5. Read one free book from your e-reader. (kindle unlimited)
The Arrogant Architect- L.K. Collins- 3/6/17


message 39: by [deleted user] (new)

Just in time I've finished my third round:

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books. - Murder in the Kitchen by Kennedy Chase (TBR #8) (3/31/17)

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. - Livin' Lahaina Loca by JoAnn Bassett (Islands of Aloha Mystery #2) (3/19/17)

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read. - Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers (3/21/17)

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still) - The Art of Murder by Nicola Slade (need an N for my spell-outs and a night-time cover) (3/23/17)

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). - Marshmallow Mayhem by Becky Clark (kindle freebie) (3/23/17)

Murder in the Kitchen (Harley Hill Mysteries, #3) by Kennedy Chase Livin' Lahaina Loca (Islands of Aloha Mystery, #2) by JoAnn Bassett Strong Poison by Dorothy L. Sayers The Art of Murder (Harriet Quigley Mystery) by Nicola Slade Marshmallow Mayhem by Ted Hardwick


message 40: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne (joannemwct) | 1347 comments Finished in the nick of time on post 2

1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... (was #19 from February 2014)
Vintage by Susan Gloss Vintage by Susan Gloss 3/27/17 4stars

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Ransom Canyon (Ransom Canyon, #1) by Jodi Thomas Ransom Canyon (Ransom Canyon #1) by Jodi Thomas 3/11/17 5stars (read prequel and books three to five not having read books 1 and 2 in the series)

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
More Than Friendship by Amy Lillard More Than Friendship (Wells Landing Quilting Circle #1) by Amy Lillard 3/24/17 4stars

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
The Other Side of Us by Sarah Mayberry The Other Side of Us by Sarah Mayberry 3/31/17 4stars - (Progressive Reading Challenge and 31 Flavors)

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).
Friendship Bread by Darien Gee Friendship Bread by Darien Gee 3/19/17 4stars (received directly from author to my Kindle to read/review)


message 41: by Agnieszka (new)

Agnieszka (agnieszka7) | 619 comments Wow, that was a really good month - even if I didn't finish Moby Dick - I finally started it!

Completed: 6/9 tasks / 12 books :-)

1. Read something from the first page of my TBR list on goodreads. (the oldest available book from each TBR)
Christian: The Covenant Child / Double Blind / A Soft Place to Fall / Sidetracked / Web of Deceit
Borrowed: Zdrada Bourne'a (+ Polish book = difficult challenge)
Classics: Moby Dick czyli biały wieloryb=Moby Dick finally started
Standard-TBR: Der Hundertjährige, der aus dem Fenster stieg und verschwand by Jonas Jonasson = The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson 4*

2. Read one book from a series I have started and not finished (only the first book I read this month from a series and not the very first in the series):
Kühlfach zu vermieten Roman (German Edition) by Jutta Profijt = Morgue Drawer For Rent (Morgue Drawer, #3) by Jutta Profijt 3* / Süßer Ruf des Todes Roman (Reihenfolge der Eve Dallas-Krimis 29) by J.D. Robb = Kindred in Death (In Death, #29) by J.D. Robb 4*

3. Read one book that I have already bought. Hot Mess (Hostile Operations Team, #2) by Lynn Raye Harris 5*

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. Yofi oder die Kunst des Verzeihens by Oliver Bantle = A Rhinoceros Learns To Meditate - Kofi and The Art of Forgiveness by Oliver Bantle 4*

5. Read a freebie novella from my kindle: Tea with Emma (The Teacup Novellas, #1) by Diane Moody book 1 of The Teacup Novellas - The Collection by Diane Moody 4* / The cop and the girl from the coffee shop (Coffee Shop Girls, #1) by Terry Towers 5* / Her Sensual Awakening by McKenna Chase 4* / Seducing Red (A Little Bit Of Kink Romance, #2) by McKenna Chase 4* / First Night (Seductive Nights, #0.5) by Lauren Blakely 5*

6. Read a non-fiction book:
Alles außer Mikado Leben trotz Parkinson by Jürgen Mette 5* lit. translation: Everything but Spillikins: My Life In Face of Parkinson's Disease
Meine Stacheln Wie Sie Ihre Schwächen entschärfen by Jörg Berger 4* lit. translation: My Stings: How You Can Defuse Your Weaknesses


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