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message 1: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 60705 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: January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2019

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 Feb 05, 2019 03:56AM) (new)


message 3: by ✨ Vittoria ✨ (last edited Jan 19, 2019 06:52AM) (new)

✨ Vittoria ✨ | 541 comments Clean It Out
Duration: January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2019

TASKS:

✔ 1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Absolution by Murder by Peter Tremayne - 01/17/2019

✔ 2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Naughty in Nice by Rhys Bowen - 01/03/2019

✔ 3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
The Sayers Swindle by Victoria Abbott - 01/19/2019

✔ 4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
The Christie Curse by Victoria Abbott - 01/06/2019 (U in title)

✔ 5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
'Twas the Knife Before Christmas by Jacqueline Frost - 01/01/2019


message 4: by Bonita (last edited Jan 22, 2019 10:53AM) (new)

Bonita | 49 comments Clean It Out
Duration: January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2019


5/5

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

Death in the Andes by Mario Vargas Llosa 1/3/19

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

Lemon Meringue Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke 1/6/19

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

Shadow's Pleasure by Molle McGregor 1/11/19

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

When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn 1/13/19

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

How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks 1/7/19


message 5: by Sandra (last edited Jan 19, 2019 12:57PM) (new)

Sandra | 1009 comments I'M IN!

1 From TBR - Variables of Love - M.K. Schiller - 17 JAN
2 Series Started - Marked by Midnight - Lara Adrian - 2 JAN
3 Bought Not Read - Jared - Cat Johnson - 8 JAN
4 Difficult Challenge - My Best Friend's Ex - Meghan Quinn - 18 JAN
5 Free Ebook - The Blackest Crimson - Debra Webb - 1 JAN

Variables of Love by M.K. Schiller Marked by Midnight (Midnight Breed #11.5) by Lara Adrian Jared (Red, Hot & Blue, #4) by Cat Johnson My Best Friend's Ex (Binghamton #2) by Meghan Quinn The Blackest Crimson (Shades of Death #0.5) by Debra Webb


message 6: by Holli (new)

Holli | 87 comments Been fighting a slump monster. I'm going to try to slap him silly with this challenge. Then squash him under something heavy. :-)

Clean It Out
Duration: January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2019


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 7: by Ferenc (last edited Jan 29, 2019 12:59AM) (new)

Ferenc (aeneth) | 2841 comments Clean It Out
Duration: January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2019

Goal: 5/5

TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Interworld by Neil Gaiman - 01/02/2019

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Stranded by Hugh Howey - 01/07/2019

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Stardust by Neil Gaiman - 01/24/2019

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
KIN by Kealan Patrick Burke - 01/05/2019
Contains the last two words for the Disney Movie Scavenger Hunt Challenge

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Condemn Me Not: Accused of Witchcraft - 01/08/2019

Interworld (Interworld, #1) by Neil Gaiman The Stranded (Wool, #5) by Hugh Howey Csillagpor by Neil Gaiman KIN by Kealan Patrick Burke Condemn Me Not Accused of Witchcraft by Heather B. Moore


message 8: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 60705 comments Mod
Welcome everyone!!

@Holli - go get 'em!!


message 9: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 60705 comments Mod
Welcome Hope!


.•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*• | 720 comments Clean It Out

Completed 5/5


TASKS:
✔️1. Read one book from your TBR

All About the Bear (Lords of the Were Universe, #22; Tales of the Were Grizzly Cove, #1) by Bianca D'Arc All About the Bear by Bianca D'Arc - 02/01/2019

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

Cross Breed (Breeds, #23) by Lora Leigh Cross Breed by Lora Leigh - 01/01/2019

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

The Luck of the Shifters (Tales of the Were Grizzly Cove, #8) by Bianca D'Arc The Luck of the Shifters by Bianca D'Arc - 11/01/2019

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

X Marks the Spot by Opal Carew X Marks the Spot by Opal Carew - 04/01/2019

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

Mating Dance (Lords of the Were Universe, #23; Tales of the Were Grizzly Cove, #2) by Bianca D'Arc Mating Dance by Bianca D'Arc - 04/01/2019


message 11: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 60705 comments Mod
Welcome Christine!


message 12: by Shash (last edited Jan 10, 2019 12:21PM) (new)

Shash | 2891 comments Clean It Out
January 2019

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Apothecary's Daughter by Julie Klassen (1/6/19)

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Home to Walnut Ridge by Diane Moody (1/10/19)

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
A Heart Made of Indigo by Shaela Kay (1/7/19)

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
Taming the Prince by Addison Quinn (1/1/19)

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Summer of '65 by Brooke St. James (1/2/19)


message 13: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 60705 comments Mod
Welcome Shash!


message 14: by Andrea (last edited Jan 25, 2019 07:54PM) (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 907 comments January Clean It Out

1. TBR
Beatrix Potter The Complete Tales by Beatrix Potter 1/7/19

2. Unfinished Series
Code of Ethics (Blue Justice, #2.5) by Lynette Eason 1/3/19
Blue Justice #2.5

3. Bought
Waiting for Summer's Return (Heart of the Prairie #1) by Kim Vogel Sawyer 1/23/19
Ages ago, so I don't remember where or how much.

4. Difficult Challenge
Code of Valor (Blue Justice #3) by Lynette Eason 1/5/19
Series Countdown

5. Free e-book
A Royal Christmas Wedding (Royal Wedding, #4) by Rachel Hauck 1/10/19
NetGalley


message 15: by Hannah (last edited Jan 10, 2019 01:06PM) (new)

Hannah (bookwormhannah) | 302 comments I’m in!
Clean It Out
Duration: January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2019


TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
A Bride in Store by Melissa Jagears 1/6
Bought 2015

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
A Tender Hope by Amanda Cabot 1/6

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
With This Pledge by Tamera Alexander 1/2

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Sophie's Daughters Trilogy by Mary Connealy 1/9: 960 page read for a points-based 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).
The Christmas Heirloom: Four Holiday Novellas of Love Through the Generations by Karen Witemeyer etc 1/6 (review copy)


message 16: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 60705 comments Mod
Welcome Andrea and Hannah!


message 17: by Andrea (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 907 comments Thanks, JoAnne!


message 18: by Angie (new)

Angie | 287 comments January Clean-It-Out
1/1/19 – 31/1/19
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message 19: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 60705 comments Mod
Welcome Angie!


message 20: by Tawallah (last edited Feb 01, 2019 08:58AM) (new)

Tawallah Clean It Out
Duration: January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2019

TASKS:
✔ 1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Star Side of Bird Hill

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
A Clash of Kings

✔ 3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
The Word Is Murder

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 Hidden Queen


message 21: by Aminko (new)

Aminko | 191 comments Clean It Out Challenge
Duration: January 1 to 31, 2019

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.
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 Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

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

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).
Privacy Code (Shatterproof, #1) by Jordan Burke


message 22: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 60705 comments Mod
Welcome June and Aminko!


message 23: by Daniela (new)

Daniela Rosas | 9 comments Clean It Out
Duration: January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2019

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 | 60705 comments Mod
Welcome Daniela!


message 25: by Amanda (last edited Feb 05, 2019 02:59AM) (new)

Amanda R (fairyteapot) | 118 comments I would like to give it a go.


Clean it Out
The Lost Challenges
January 1 - January 31, 2019


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

A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
30/1/19

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

Black And Blue Inspector Rebus #8 by Ian Rankin
29/1/19

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

Destination Moon Tintin #16 by Hergé
26/1/19

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

The Miserable Mill A Series of Unfortunate Events #4 by Lemony Snicket
6/1/19
De Helse Houtzagerij
Read in Dutch

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

The Forgotten Affairs of Youth Isabel Dalhousie #8 by Alexander McCall Smith
5/1/19
Got December 2013


5/5

Challenge completed


message 26: by Donna (new)

Donna Twichell (twich56) 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 27: by Candy (last edited Jan 28, 2019 10:33AM) (new)

Candy | 66 comments Clean It Out
Duration: January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2019

5/5

TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Last Policeman by Ben H. Winters - 1/5

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Us Against You by Fredrik Backman- 1/18

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Her by Harriet Lane - 1/23

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Pride by Ibi Zoboi - 1/25

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 Kitchen by Ollie Masters - 1/28


message 28: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 60705 comments Mod
Welcome Amanda, Donna and Candy!


message 29: by Debs (new)

Debs (3xmum) Happy New year all! I had a dreadful last year and reading was I'm afraid thrown to the bottom of my list but I'm going to try again thisyear and get into a better routine to give me more time to read sO...
1 book of to be read pile
2 Book from a started series
3 Book bought and not read
4Book that will help with a difficult challenge
5Free book on ereader


message 30: by Sarah (last edited Jan 12, 2019 05:18PM) (new)

Sarah B. (bookishlyeverafter) | 9 comments January Clean It Out
Duration: January 1, 2019-January 31, 2019


1. The Bird and the Blade by Megan Bannen
2. A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas
3. Driven by Emotions by Elise Allen
4. Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco
✔5. Bird Box by Josh Malerman 1/11 (3*)

Completed: 1/5

Bird Box by Josh Malerman


message 31: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 60705 comments Mod
Welcome Debs and Sarah!

@Debs, if you don't make it in January, there's always the next month!! No worries!


message 32: by Elaine (new)

Elaine Clean It Out January Challenge

Challenge Accepted: January 1, 2019
Challenge (hopefully) Completed: January 31, 2019

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 33: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 60705 comments Mod
Welcome Elaine!


message 34: by Mave (new)

Mave | 213 comments Clean It Out
Duration: January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2019
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 35: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 60705 comments Mod
Welcome Mave!


message 36: by Joann (last edited Jan 13, 2019 07:01AM) (new)

Joann Just realized I forgot to sign up

1. on TBR awhile
The Invention of Wings- Sue Monk Kidd - 1/5/19
2. Unfinished Series
Mrs. Jeffries and the Silent Knight - Emily Brightwell - 1/12/19
3. Book I own
Uncommon Type: Some Stories - Tom Hanks - 1/6/19
4. Difficult Challenge
Year of Wonders - Geraldine Brooks - 1/11/19
5. Free e-book
Just Add Water - Jinx Schwartz - 1/3/19


message 37: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 60705 comments Mod
Welcome Joann!


message 38: by Amina (last edited Feb 01, 2019 07:20AM) (new)

Amina Ibrahim | 117 comments Clean It Out
Duration: January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2019


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

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
An Improper Encounter by Erica Taylor 1/1/19

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
The Wicked King by Holly Black 1/31/19

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Unfollowing You by Komal Kapoor 1/8/19

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).
Great Bear of the North by Ursula Maya 1/17/19


message 39: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 60705 comments Mod
Welcome Amina!


message 40: by Ana (last edited Jan 28, 2019 10:25AM) (new)

Ana | 259 comments Clean It Out
Duration: January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2019

TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Danze dall'inferno by Stephenie Meyer

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
La furia by L.J. Smith 24/01 - 28/01

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Il meraviglioso vinile di Penny Lane by Giordano Criscuolo 08/01 - 10/01

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Vox by Christina Dalcher 14/01 - 16/01

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).
Ho chiesto rifugio al mondo by Anna Faiola 01/01 - 08/01


message 41: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 60705 comments Mod
Welcome Lady!


message 42: by Ebb (last edited Jan 17, 2019 03:29PM) (new)

Ebb (ebbsbooks) | 128 comments Sounds like a fun challenge!

Clean It Out
Duration: January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2019

CHALLENGE COMPLETED

5/5 Completed

TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Something Wicked This Way Comes

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
The Red and the Black

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Kindred (Stephen King Villains 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 River in Darkness: One Man's Escape from North Korea 01/08/19


message 43: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 60705 comments Mod
Welcome Ebony!


message 44: by Shash (new)

Shash | 2891 comments Finished! :)

Clean It Out
January 2019

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Apothecary's Daughter by Julie Klassen (1/6/19)

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Home to Walnut Ridge by Diane Moody (1/10/19)

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
A Heart Made of Indigo by Shaela Kay (1/7/19)

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
Taming the Prince by Addison Quinn (1/1/19)

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Summer of '65 by Brooke St. James (1/2/19)


message 45: by Hannah (new)

Hannah (bookwormhannah) | 302 comments I’m done!
Clean It Out
Duration: January 1, 2019 - January 31, 2019


TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
A Bride in Store by Melissa Jagears 1/6
Bought 2015

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
A Tender Hope by Amanda Cabot 1/6

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
With This Pledge by Tamera Alexander 1/2

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Sophie's Daughters Trilogy by Mary Connealy 1/9: 960 page read for a points-based 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).
The Christmas Heirloom: Four Holiday Novellas of Love Through the Generations by Karen Witemeyer etc 1/6 (review copy)


message 46: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 60705 comments Mod
WOOHOO Shash and Hannah!


message 47: by Andrea (new)

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


.•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*• | 720 comments Completed!

Clean It Out

Completed 5/5


TASKS:
✔️1. Read one book from your TBR

All About the Bear (Lords of the Were Universe, #22; Tales of the Were Grizzly Cove, #1) by Bianca D'Arc All About the Bear by Bianca D'Arc - 02/01/2019

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

Cross Breed (Breeds, #23) by Lora Leigh Cross Breed by Lora Leigh - 01/01/2019

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

The Luck of the Shifters (Tales of the Were Grizzly Cove, #8) by Bianca D'Arc The Luck of the Shifters by Bianca D'Arc - 11/01/2019

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

X Marks the Spot by Opal Carew X Marks the Spot by Opal Carew - 04/01/2019

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

Mating Dance (Lords of the Were Universe, #23; Tales of the Were Grizzly Cove, #2) by Bianca D'Arc Mating Dance by Bianca D'Arc - 04/01/2019


message 49: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 60705 comments Mod
WOOHOO Christine!


message 50: by Joann (new)

Joann finished

1. on TBR awhile
The Invention of Wings- Sue Monk Kidd - 1/5/19
2. Unfinished Series
Mrs. Jeffries and the Silent Knight - Emily Brightwell - 1/12/19
3. Book I own
Uncommon Type: Some Stories - Tom Hanks - 1/6/19
4. Difficult Challenge
Year of Wonders - Geraldine Brooks - 1/11/19
5. Free e-book
Just Add Water - Jinx Schwartz - 1/3/19


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