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: August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

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).

Aminko
Barb COMPLETED
Christene Paula COMPLETED

Ferenc COMPLETED
Frankie COMPLETED

Genevieve COMPLETED
Grace COMPLETED

Jan COMPLETED

Katelyn COMPLETED
Kellene COMPLETED

Laila Jane

Mave
Melissa A. COMPLETED

Olivermagnus COMPLETED
Shash COMPLETED
Tari COMPLETED

Clean It Out
Duration: August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

5/5 Completed. Finished

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Primal Roar-Piper Davenport 8/19/23

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Very Irresistible Bachelors #4:One Beautiful Promise-Layla Hagen 8/16/23

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Too Pretty to Die-Willow Rose 8/18/23

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
XOXO-Kathryn R. Biel 8/20/23

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).
Special Kind of Twisted-Lani Lynn Vale 8/09/23

Welcome Frankie

Clean It Out
Duration: August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
A Stew to a Kill by Jenny Kales 8/20/2023
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
A Flicker of Doubt by Tim Myers 8/5/2023

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Heidi by Johanna Spyri 8/15/2023

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X) Helps with a K or a Y in an author a-z challenge
A Charming Crime by Tonya Kappes 8/10/2023

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Hardcore Twenty-Four by Janet Evanovich 8/13/2023

Clean It Out
Duration: August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
5/5

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
A Dash of Murder Teresa Trent 8/17/23

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Matrimony Meltdown Kathi Daley 8/18/23

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read. Killer Karaoke Hope Callaghan 8/10/23 (got it in 2018)

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X) MC is an N letter for spell out challenges-Murder on Ice Carolyn Keene 8/16/23

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). Cruise Control Hope Callaghan 8/9/23

Clean It Out
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

5 of 5 Complete

🔺1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Hunting Evil - Chris Carter - 8/14/23

🔺2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Red War - Kyle Mills - 8/9/23 - #17 Mitch Rapp

🔺3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
The Rope - Nevada Barr - 8/12/23

🔺4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
New World: Stay with Me - Lily X. - 8/11/23 - X Author

🔺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 Missing Sapphire of Zangrabar - Steve Higgs - 8/19/23

FINISHED! August Clean It Out
Duration: August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023 (08/04/23)

5/5

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

Trapped in Christmas River (Christmas River Novella 6) Meg Muldoon (KU) 08/03/23

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

Mask or Raid (Kiki Lowenstein 17) Joanna Campbell Slan 08/01/23

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

Honey of a Hurricane (Maile Spencer Honolulu Tour Guide 5) Kay Hadashi (KU) 08/02/23

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

The Life and Soul of the Party Mike Gayle 08/03/23

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).

All I Want for Christmas Is Fudge (Candy-Coated Mystery 3.5) Nancy CoCo (Libby ebook) 08/04/33

Clean It Out
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

5 of 5 Complete

✔️ 1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé August-1-2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✔️ 2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King August-6-2023 ⭐⭐⭐

✔️ 3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood August-10-2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✔️ 4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins August-4-2023 ⭐⭐⭐

✔️ 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)
Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls August-2-2023 ⭐⭐⭐

Welcome Tari, Olivermagnus, Melissa A. and Christene Paula

AUGUST CLEAN IT OUT, 8/1 - 8/31
5/5 COMPLETED

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
* The Cold Cold Ground (Det. Sean Duffy #1), by Adrian McKinty, finished 8/9 ★★★★

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
* Lord of the Wings (Meg Langslow #19), by Donna Andrews, finished 8/2 ★★★★

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
* After the Armistice Ball (Dandy Gilver #1), by Catriona McPherson, finished 8/8 ★★★.5

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
* The Body in the Beach House (Getaway Bay #2), by Grace York, finished 8/1 ★★★.5
Y author for spelling challenges

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).
* Overdue or Die (Haunted Library #7), by Allison Brook, finished 8/6 ★★★★



***** CHALLENGE COMPLETE 8/9/23 *****

Clean It Out
Duration: August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

Read: 2

1. Vengeance Road by Christine Feehan

2. Gateway to War by J.N. Chaney (13/8/2023)

3. One by One by Ruth Ware

4. De ondergrondse spoorweg by Colson Whitehead

5. Murder Board by Brian Christopher Shea (26/8/2023)

Clean It Out
Duration: August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Kim - Rudyard Kipling Rudyard Kipling 8/2

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Hotwire Alex Kava 8/6

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
He Gets Us: Experiencing the confounding love, forgiveness, and relevance of Jesus Max Lucado 8/1

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Unfeeling Ian Holding 8/7 set in Zimbabwe

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).
Georgiana Darcy's Diary: Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice Continued Anna Elliott 8/24

Clean It Out
Duration: August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Death Bee Comes Her Nancy CoCo. 8/3/23

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Mrs. Jeffries Takes the Cake Emily Brightwell. 8/7/23

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
The Case of the Cautious Coquette Erle Stanley Gardner. 8/15/23

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Fixin' to Die. Tonya Kappes. 8/11/23

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).
Empaths and Paws Penny Brooke 8/31/23

Welcome Barb, Aminko, Jan, and Kellene

Clean It Out
Duration: August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

Goal: 5/5


1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Something Wilder - Christina Lauren - 08/13/23

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Astonishing X-Men, Vol. 10: Northstar - Marjorie M. Liu - 08/11/23

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Eon - Greg Bear - 08/03/23

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
The Collapsing Empire - John Scalzi - 08/01/23 - A-Z Series 2023 - Letter I

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Hidden Deep - Amy Patrick - 08/09/23

Clean It Out
Duration: August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

5/5 Completed

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
💟Bring Me Back - Kristen Granata, 8/6/23

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
💟Heartstopper: Volume Three - Alice Oseman, 8/8/23

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
💟Show Me the Way - T.C. Matson, 8/2/23

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
💟If Only for Today - Gabbi Grey, 8/5/23

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).
💟Justified - Jay Crownover, 8/23/23

Welcome Ferenc. and Katelyn

Clean It Out
August 2023

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Hazelhurst by Martha Keyes (8/4/23)

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Cecilia by Martha Keyes (8/3/23)

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Broken Limbs, Mended Hearts by Regina Jennings (8/6/23)

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
Inn for a Surprise by Karen Witemeyer (8/7/23)

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Look Again by Becca Wilhite (8/11/23)

Welcome Shash

FINISHED! August Clean It Out
Duration: August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023 (08/04/23)

5/5

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

Trapped in Christmas River (Christmas River Novella 6) Meg Muldoon (KU) 08/03/23

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

Mask or Raid (Kiki Lowenstein 17) Joanna Campbell Slan 08/01/23

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

Honey of a Hurricane (Maile Spencer Honolulu Tour Guide 5) Kay Hadashi (KU) 08/02/23

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

The Life and Soul of the Party Mike Gayle 08/03/23

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).

All I Want for Christmas Is Fudge (Candy-Coated Mystery 3.5) Nancy CoCo (Libby ebook) 08/04/33

Clean It Out
Duration: August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

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).

Good job Melissa A. Welcome Mave

August 2023 Clean It Out

Goal: 1/5

✓1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
    The American Roommate Experiment by Elena Armas (08/12/23)

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 Laila Jane

Clean It Out
Duration: August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

5/5 Completed

1. Read one book from your TBR- An Anonymous Girl-Greer Hendricks 8/6

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished- Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 4-Kafka Asagiri 8/6

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read- No. 5, Vol. 1-Taiyo Matsumoto 8/2

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)- The Yellow House Mystery-Gertrude Chandler Warner 8/9

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)- Find Her. Keep Her.-Renaada Williams 8/10

Welcome Grace

Clean It Out
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

5 of 5 Completed msg 9

✔️ 1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé August-1-2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✔️ 2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King August-6-2023 ⭐⭐⭐

✔️ 3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood August-10-2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✔️ 4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
The Villa by Rachel Hawkins August-4-2023 ⭐⭐⭐

✔️ 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)
Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls August-2-2023 ⭐⭐⭐

Finished! :)

Clean It Out
August 2023

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Hazelhurst by Martha Keyes (8/4/23)

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Cecilia by Martha Keyes (8/3/23)

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Broken Limbs, Mended Hearts by Regina Jennings (8/6/23)

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
Inn for a Surprise by Karen Witemeyer (8/7/23)

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Look Again by Becca Wilhite (8/11/23)

Finished

AUGUST CLEAN IT OUT, 8/1 - 8/31
5/5 COMPLETED

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
* The Cold Cold Ground (Det. Sean Duffy #1), by Adrian McKinty, finished 8/9 ★★★★

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
* Lord of the Wings (Meg Langslow #19), by Donna Andrews, finished 8/2 ★★★★

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
* After the Armistice Ball (Dandy Gilver #1), by Catriona McPherson, finished 8/8 ★★★.5

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
* The Body in the Beach House (Getaway Bay #2), by Grace York, finished 8/1 ★★★.5
Y author for spelling challenges

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).
* Overdue or Die (Haunted Library #7), by Allison Brook, finished 8/6 ★★★★



***** CHALLENGE COMPLETE 8/9/23 *****

Clean It Out
Duration: August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

5/5 Completed
FINISHED

1. Read one book from your TBR- An Anonymous Girl-Greer Hendricks 8/6

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished- Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 4-Kafka Asagiri 8/6

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read- No. 5, Vol. 1-Taiyo Matsumoto 8/2

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)- The Yellow House Mystery-Gertrude Chandler Warner 8/9

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)- Find Her. Keep Her.-Renaada Williams 8/10

Congrats Christene Paula, Shash, Barb and Grace

Finished

Clean It Out
Duration: August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
5/5

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
A Dash of Murder Teresa Trent 8/17/23

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Matrimony Meltdown Kathi Daley 8/18/23

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read. Killer Karaoke Hope Callaghan 8/10/23 (got it in 2018)

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X) MC is an N letter for spell out challenges-Murder on Ice Carolyn Keene 8/16/23

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). Cruise Control Hope Callaghan 8/9/23

Great job Tari

Genevieve wrote: "Great job Tari"

Thanks, Genevieve!

FINISHED

Clean It Out
Duration: August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
A Stew to a Kill by Jenny Kales 8/20/2023

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
A Flicker of Doubt by Tim Myers 8/5/2023

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Heidi by Johanna Spyri 8/15/2023

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X) Helps with a K or a Y in an author a-z challenge
A Charming Crime by Tonya Kappes 8/10/2023

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Hardcore Twenty-Four by Janet Evanovich 8/13/2023

~~~ Complete ~~~

Clean It Out
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

5 of 5 Complete

🔺1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Hunting Evil - Chris Carter - 8/14/23

🔺2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Red War - Kyle Mills - 8/9/23 - #17 Mitch Rapp

🔺3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
The Rope - Nevada Barr - 8/12/23

🔺4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
New World: Stay with Me - Lily X. - 8/11/23 - X Author

🔺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 Missing Sapphire of Zangrabar - Steve Higgs - 8/19/23

Clean It Out
Duration: August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

5/5 Completed. Finished

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Primal Roar-Piper Davenport 8/19/23

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Very Irresistible Bachelors #4:One Beautiful Promise-Layla Hagen 8/16/23

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Too Pretty to Die-Willow Rose 8/18/23

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
XOXO-Kathryn R. Biel 8/20/23

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).
Special Kind of Twisted-Lani Lynn Vale 8/09/23

COMPLETED

Clean It Out
Duration: August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

5/5 Completed

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
💟Bring Me Back - Kristen Granata, 8/6/23

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
💟Heartstopper: Volume Three - Alice Oseman, 8/8/23

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
💟Show Me the Way - T.C. Matson, 8/2/23

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
💟If Only for Today - Gabbi Grey, 8/5/23

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).
💟Justified - Jay Crownover, 8/23/23

Completed

Clean It Out
Duration: August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Kim - Rudyard Kipling Rudyard Kipling 8/2

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Hotwire Alex Kava 8/6

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
He Gets Us: Experiencing the confounding love, forgiveness, and relevance of Jesus Max Lucado 8/1

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Unfeeling Ian Holding 8/7 set in Zimbabwe

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).
Georgiana Darcy's Diary: Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice Continued Anna Elliott 8/24

Great job Olivermagnus, Frankie, Katelyn and Jan,

Completed!

Clean It Out
Duration: August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

Goal: 5/5


1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Something Wilder - Christina Lauren - 08/13/23

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Astonishing X-Men, Vol. 10: Northstar - Marjorie M. Liu - 08/11/23

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Eon - Greg Bear - 08/03/23

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
The Collapsing Empire - John Scalzi - 08/01/23 - A-Z Series 2023 - Letter I

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Hidden Deep - Amy Patrick - 08/09/23

Great job Ferenc

Completion Post

Clean It Out
Duration: August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Death Bee Comes Her Nancy CoCo. 8/3/23

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Mrs. Jeffries Takes the Cake Emily Brightwell. 8/7/23

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
The Case of the Cautious Coquette Erle Stanley Gardner. 8/15/23

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Fixin' to Die. Tonya Kappes. 8/11/23

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).
Empaths and Paws Penny Brooke 8/31/23

Good job Kellene