The Lost Challenges discussion

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.
For this challenge each task has to be done for a badge.

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: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

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 or borrowed 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).

Amanda A
Aminko

Beth COMPLETED
Bonita COMPLETED

Chelsea COMPLETED
Christene Paula

D.L.

Emma R.

Ferenc COMPLETED
Frankie COMPLETED

Genevieve COMPLETED
Grace COMPLETED

Jan

Katelyn
Kathleen
Keli

Melissa COMPLETED

Olivermagnus COMPLETED

Shannon COMPLETED
Shash COMPLETED
Shelly COMPLETED
Suzeanne

Tammie COMPLETED
Tari COMPLETED

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Chasing Mayhem by Cynthia Sax 11/8

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Defying Death by Cynthia Sax 11/3

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
A Parfait Murder by Wendy Lyn Watson 11/7

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Valentine Murder by Leslie Meier 11/6

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Boy Trouble by Kaylee Ryan 11/1

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

DONE 1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Mr. Gatling's Terrible Marvel: The Gun That Changed Everything and the Misunderstood Genius Who Invented It 11/1/22

DONE 2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Good Girl, Bad Blood Holly Jackson 11/3/22

DONE. 3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Fear the Worst by Linwood Barclay 11/3/22
DONE 4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
California Gold by John Jakes 11/10/22. No e in the title

DONE 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 Trouble of Fools by Linda Barnes

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

✅1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
>>The Archer and His Rosebud - Mindy Michele, 11/1/22

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

✅3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
>>Nick and Charlie - Alice Oseman, 11/26/22

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).

Clean It Out
November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

5 of 5 Complete

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen - 11/1/22

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Shakespeare's Trollop - Charlaine Harris - 11/9/22 - #4 of 5 Lily Bard

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Simantov - Asaf Ashery - 11/10/22

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Foul Lady Fortune - Chloe Gong - 11/8/22 - Z Location

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)
Gallery of the Dead - Chris Carter - 11/2/22

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
15 Minutes of Flame by Christin Brecher 11/12/2022

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Southern Hauntings by Amy Boyles 11/3/2022

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Curiosity Thrilled the Cat by Sofie Kelly 11/16/2022
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X) An author's name that begins with a vowel
Red Fish, Dead Fish by Amy Lane 11/10/2022

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 Pint of No Return by Ellie Alexander 11/12/2022

Welcome Bonita, Jan, Katelyn and Olivermagnus

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

5/5 Completed. Finished

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Love on Beach Avenue-Jennifer Probst 11/20/22

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Winter Black FBI Mystery #16:Autumn's Strike-Mary Stone 11/11/22

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Rain After Fire-Amber Kelly 11/06/22

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Zero Pucks Given-Jessa York 11/02/22

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).
Dying to Tell-Rita Herron 11/03/22

Progress: 3/5

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home. -- Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding (11/10/22)

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. -- The Missing Chums by Franklin W. Dixon (11/1/22)

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read. -- Merry Christmas, Baby by Teri Wilson (11/11/22)

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).

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

1. Read one book from your TBR. The Woman in the Water by Charles Finch 11/16/22

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. The Cat of the Baskervilles by Vicki Delany 11/3/2022 (Sherlock Holmes Bookshop, #3)

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read. Death Times Three by Rex Stout, 11/11/22

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout, 11/4/22 (Wedding Foods: Read a book where each word's first letter can be found in KAZUNOKO.)

5. Read one free book from your e-reader. The Wisdom of Father Brown by G.K. Chesterton 11/24/22

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

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 or borrowed 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)

Clean It Out
November 2022

5/5 completed

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Stranger by Albert Camus - 11/4 ★★★★★

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Mapp and Lucia by E.F. Benson - 11/27 ★★★★★

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Foundation by Isaac Asimov - 11/2 ★★★★

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
The Final Solution by Michael Chabon (will complete Trios challenge) - 11/3 ★★★★

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Tau Zero by Poul Anderson - 11/23 ★★★

FINISHED

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

5/5

🍗1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Cure for What Ales You - Ellie Alexander 11/12/22


🍗2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
One for the Books - Jenn McKinlay 11/10/22


🍗3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
A Treacherous Tale - Elizabeth Penney 11/13/22


🍗4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Fudge and Jury - Ellie Alexander 11/26/22 {X in author’s last name}


🍗5. Read a book that has been on your TBR for more than a year).
Elementary, She Read - Vicki Delany 11/20/22

Welcome Frankie, D.L., Shannon, Christene Paula, Beth and Shelly.

Finished Nov. 2022 Clean it Out
Duration: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

5/5

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

The Wives Tarryn Fisher (on Kindle for over a year) 11/02/22

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

Granny Goes Rogue (Secret Agent Granny #8) Harper Lin (Hoopla) 11/04/22

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

Horse Geraldine Brooks (Libby) 11/11/22

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

A Hugo Award Winner - Coraline Neil Gaiman 11/16/22

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).

Catch Her in a Lie (Getaway #5) Jess Lourey (Prime Reading) 11/04/22

Clean It Out - completed - 5/5
Duration: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

1. Read one book from your TBR
Cowboys Don't Cry, Anne McAllister | 11/6

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Grave's a Fine and Private Place, Alan Bradley | 11/11

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
State of Affairs, Marie Force | 11/9

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. - book title starts with ‘y’
Yusuf Azeem is Not a Hero, Saadia Faruqi | 11/2

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).
What We Find: A Sullivan's Crossing Novel, Robyn Carr | 11/1

Welcome Melissa and Tammie

Clean It Out
November 2022

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Best Friend's Billionaire Brother by Bree Livingston (11/4/22)

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Not Friends by Rachel John (11/3/22)

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
My Own Best Enemy by Julie Christianson (11/4/22)

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
Faking Christmas by Cindy Steel (11/5/22)

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Blame it on Mistletoe by Noelle Fox (11/6/22)

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

0/5 Completed

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 or borrowed 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)

Welcome Shash and Keli

November Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

Goal: 5/5

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Golden State - Ben H. Winters - 11/09/22

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Pierce Brown's Red Rising: Sons of Ares Vol. 2: Wrath - Pierce Brown - 11/17/22

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Eszter hagyatéka - Sándor Márai - 11/04/22

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Out of the Blue: The Complete Series - Garth Ennis - 11/05/22 - Series with O

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Miss Kane's Christmas - Caroline Mickelson - 11/18/22

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
5/5

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
A Map of Murder Penny Brooke 11/10/22

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Death and Sweets Kathleen Suzette 11/7/22

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Borrowed KU Blondes, Bikinis and Betrayal Emerald Finn 11/5/22

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Helps with E letters-Deal Baker Emma Ainsley 11/13/22

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).
Peonies and Peril Sue Hollowell 11/22/22

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Mistress of the Wind by Michelle Diener (11/6/2022)

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Romancing the Werewolf by Gail Carriger (11/4/2022)

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper (11/18/2022)

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
Voice of Fear by Heather Graham (11/23/2022)

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 Beast's Bride by Jayne Castel (11/2/2022)

Covers

Welcome Ferenc, Tari, and Emma R.

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Blue Columbine - Jennifer Rodewald 11/11/22

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Scary Godmother - Dominique Kristine {The Paranormal University Files: Skylar #2} 11/10/22

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
The Only Good Indians - Stephen Graham Jones 11/1/22

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Emerald Desire - Lynette Vinet 11/8/22

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Murder at Mondial Castle - Issy Brooke 11/5/22

Welcome Chelsea

Clean It Out
November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

1. Read one book from your TBR- Vacancy-K.R. Alexander 11/9

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished- Vinland Saga Omnibus, Vol. 12-Makoto Yukimura 11/10

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read- King of Hell Volume 01-Ra In-Soo 11/9

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge- Gold, Babies and the Brothers Muldoon-Derek Landy 11/20

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)- What the Moon Gave Her-Christi Steyn 11/13

Welcome Grace

Finished!

Clean It Out
November 2022

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Best Friend's Billionaire Brother by Bree Livingston (11/4/22)

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Not Friends by Rachel John (11/3/22)

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
My Own Best Enemy by Julie Christianson (11/4/22)

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
Faking Christmas by Cindy Steel (11/5/22)

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Blame it on Mistletoe by Noelle Fox (11/6/22)

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

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 or borrowed 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).

Congrats Shash and Welcome Amanda A

Clean It Out - completed - 5/5
Duration: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

1. Read one book from your TBR
Cowboys Don't Cry, Anne McAllister | 11/6

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Grave's a Fine and Private Place, Alan Bradley | 11/11

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
State of Affairs, Marie Force | 11/9

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. - book title starts with ‘y’
Yusuf Azeem is Not a Hero, Saadia Faruqi | 11/2

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).
What We Find: A Sullivan's Crossing Novel, Robyn Carr | 11/1

Well done Tammie

*COMPLETION POST*

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Blue Columbine - Jennifer Rodewald 11/11/22

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Scary Godmother - Dominique Kristine {The Paranormal University Files: Skylar #2} 11/10/22

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
The Only Good Indians - Stephen Graham Jones 11/1/22

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Emerald Desire - Lynette Vinet 11/8/22

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Murder at Mondial Castle - Issy Brooke 11/5/22

Well done Chelsea

~~~ Complete ~~~

Clean It Out
November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

5 of 5 Complete

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen - 11/1/22

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Shakespeare's Trollop - Charlaine Harris - 11/9/22 - #4 of 5 Lily Bard

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Simantov - Asaf Ashery - 11/10/22

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Foul Lady Fortune - Chloe Gong - 11/8/22 - Z Location

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)
Gallery of the Dead - Chris Carter - 11/2/22

Finished!

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Chasing Mayhem by Cynthia Sax 11/8

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Defying Death by Cynthia Sax 11/3

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
A Parfait Murder by Wendy Lyn Watson 11/7

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Valentine Murder by Leslie Meier 11/6

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Boy Trouble by Kaylee Ryan 11/1

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

Read: 1/5

1. Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed by Jared Diamond

2. Broken Prey by John Sandford (9/11/2022)

3. Kiss the Stars by A.L. Jackson

4. Notorious by Minerva Spencer

5. Dating the Duke by Emma Hart

Congrats Olivermagnus, Bonita and Welcome Aminko

FINISHED

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
15 Minutes of Flame by Christin Brecher 11/12/2022

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Southern Hauntings by Amy Boyles 11/3/2022

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Curiosity Thrilled the Cat by Sofie Kelly 11/16/2022
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X) An author's name that begins with a vowel
Red Fish, Dead Fish by Amy Lane 11/10/2022

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 Pint of No Return by Ellie Alexander 11/12/2022

The Lost Challenges
November 2022 Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

Progress: 5 out of 5

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.
For this challenge each task has to be done for a badge.

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.

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston - ***** - 11/12/2022 - 368 Pages

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished:
Skin Game by Jim Butcher - ***** - 11/9/2022 - 454 Pages

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read:
Lore Olympus: Volume Three by Rachel Smythe - ***** - 11/11/2022 - 384 Pages

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
In the Prince's Bed by Sabrina Jeffries - ***** - 11/15/2022 - 390 Pages - Starts with I

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 Yellow House Mystery by Gertrude Chandler Warner - *** - 11/30/2022 - 192 Pages

Welcome Suzeanne

Welcome Kathleen

COMEPLETED
Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

DONE 1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Mr. Gatling's Terrible Marvel: The Gun That Changed Everything and the Misunderstood Genius Who Invented It 11/1/22

DONE 2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Good Girl, Bad Blood Holly Jackson 11/3/22

DONE. 3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Fear the Worst by Linwood Barclay 11/3/22
DONE 4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
California Gold by John Jakes 11/10/22. No e in the title

DONE 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 Trouble of Fools by Linda Barnes

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

5/5 Completed. Finished

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Love on Beach Avenue-Jennifer Probst 11/20/22

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Winter Black FBI Mystery #16:Autumn's Strike-Mary Stone 11/11/22

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Rain After Fire-Amber Kelly 11/06/22

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Zero Pucks Given-Jessa York 11/02/22

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).
Dying to Tell-Rita Herron 11/03/22

Jan wrote: "COMEPLETED
Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

DONE 1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
[book:Mr. Gatling's Terrible Marvel: The Gun That Chan..."
Jan can you put a finish date on the last one please.

Great job Frankie

Finished

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022
5/5

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
A Map of Murder Penny Brooke 11/10/22

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Death and Sweets Kathleen Suzette 11/7/22

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Borrowed KU Blondes, Bikinis and Betrayal Emerald Finn 11/5/22

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Helps with E letters-Deal Baker Emma Ainsley 11/13/22

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).
Peonies and Peril Sue Hollowell 11/22/22

Well done Tari.