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, 2023 - November 30, 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).

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2023 - November 30, 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).

Amanda A
Aminko

Elaine

Ferenc
Frankie COMPLETED

Genevieve COMPLETED
Grace COMPLETED

Jan COMPLETED
Jill

Katelyn
Kellene COMPLETED

Melissa A COMPLETED
Olivermagnus COMPLETED

Shash COMPLETED
Suzanne COMPLETED

Tari COMPLETED
Trina COMPLETED

Welcome Elaine

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
On Borrowed Crime Kate Young 11/14/23

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Ghost and the Stolen Tears Cleo Coyle 11/8/23

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
National Park Mysteries & Disappearances: The Great Smoky Mountains National Park Steve Stockton. 11/18/23

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
The Cat Who Saw Red Lilian Jackson Braun 11/12/23

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Murder by the Bookend Laura Gail Black 11/7/23

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023

5/5 Completed. Finished

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Me Without You-Kelly Rimmer 11/13/23

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Hollywood Alphabet #24:Hollywood X-M.Z. Kelly 11/04/23

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Brooklyn Blue-M.Z. Kelly 11/11/23

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Cherry Lane-Kristen Proby 11/04/23

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).
One to Hold-Tia Louise 11/12/23

Welcome Kellene and Frankie

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Murder at the Lobstah Shack by Maddie Day 11/28/2023

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
School of Fish by Amy Lane 11/8/2023

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read. Hope Never Dies by Andrew Shaffer 11/13/2023

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X) helps with a one word title.
Starlight by Debbie Macomber 11/19/2023

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)
Clar
ity of Lines by N.R. Walker 11/16/2023

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
5/5

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Murder Checks Out Victoria Gilbert 11/16/23

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
A Medium Gift Lynn Cahoon 11/8/23

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
The Clam Artist Gretchen Allen 11/3/23

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Unraveling Threads of Magic Alice Stone 11/21/23

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).
Elvis Purrsley Has Left the Building C. Love 11/11/23

Clean It Out
November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023

5 of 5 Complete

🔹1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Southern Magic Thanksgiving - Amy Boyles - 11/8/23

🔹2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Night Hawks - Elly Griffiths - 11/12/23 - Ruth Galloway of #15

🔹3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
The Dog Who Knew Too Much - Spencer Quinn - 11/20/23

🔹4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros - 11/18/23 - Y 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).
Murder on the Dance Floor - Steve Higgs - 11/2/23

Welcome Tari and Olivermagnus

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
✅Fangirl, Vol. 3: The Manga - Rainbow Rowell, 11/28/23

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
✅Fangirl, Vol. 2: The Manga - Sam Maggs/Rainbow Rowell, 11/18/23

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
✅You're Smart, Strong and You Got This: Drawings, Affirmations, and Comfort to Help with Anxiety and Depression - Kate Allan, 11/14/23

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
✅Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun - Jonny Garza Villa, 11/9/23

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).

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023

Goal: 5/5

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Goliath - Tochi Onyebuchi - 11/13/23

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Alaska Adventurer - Ann Omasta - 11/25/23

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
The Fault in Our Stars - John Green - 11/02/23

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
Bad Island: A Graphic Novel - Doug TenNapel - 11/08/23 - Read the Quote 2022 – Last missing letter, I for Island

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Alone - Barbara De Smedt - 11/05/23

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home. The Devil in the Shape of a Woman: Witchcraft in Colonial New England

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Jane and the Year Without a Summer

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).

FINISHED! November Clean It Out
Duration: Nov 1, 2023 - Nov 30, 2023
(11/06/23)

5/5

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

Thanksgiving Janet Evanovich (owned over a year on Kindle) 11/03/23

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

Kiss the Girl (Meant to Be 3) Zoraida Córdova (Libby ebook) 11/06/23

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

Getaway Girl (Getaway Girl 1) Tessa Bailey (Libby ebook) 11/03/23

X 4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
- Set in North Dakota (50 States)

White Out (Badlands Thriller 1) Danielle Girard (KU) 11/02/23

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).

House Party Murder Rap (Evie Parker Mystery 1) Sonia Parin (Libby) 11/04/23

Welcome Katelyn, Ferenc, Jill, and Melissa A

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2023 - November 30, 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).

Welcome Amanda A

Clean It Out 4/5
Duration: November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Not a Fan: Becoming a Completely Committed Follower of Jesus Kyle Idleman 11/2

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Last Enchantment Mary Stewart 11/7

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)
Yes, No, and Maybe: Living with the God of Immeasurably More Wendy Pope 11/9

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).

Whistle-Stop West Arleta Richardson 11/10

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023

1. Read one book from your TBR- The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 31-Nakaba Suzuki 11/1

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished- The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 33-Nakaba Suzuki 11/3

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read- Tell Me What Really Happened-Chelsea Sedoti 11/5

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)- Home Before Night-J.P. Pomare 11/8

5. Read one free book from your e-reader- Fantastic Four: Books of Doom-Ed Brubaker 11/4

Welcome Jan and Grace

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.- Witchin' Impossible 11/4/23

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.- Lion Eyes 11/10/23

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.- The Bewitching Hour (A Tara Prequel) 11/11/23

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)- Night's Darkest Embrace (audiobook challenge) 11/15/23

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).- Slay 11/15/23

Finished

Welcome Trina

The Lost Challenges
November 2023 Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023

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 Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang - *** - 11/3/2023 - 323 Pages

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished:
Junkyard Bargain by Faith Hunter - **** - 11/29/2023 - 166 Pages

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read:
Long Distance by Whitney Gardner - ***** - 11/9/2023 - 320 Pages

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X):
You Can't Joke About That: Why Everything Is Funny, Nothing Is Sacred, and We're All in This Together by Kat Timpf - **** - 11/5/2023 - 248 Pages - Title starts with Y

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):
Enemies by Tijan - ***** - 11/2/2023 - 379 Pages

Welcome Suzanne

Clean It Out
November 2023

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Townshipped by Savannah Scott (11/6/23)

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
To Defy a Dream by Mary Mecham (11/5/23)

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
To Escape a Wonderland by Cece Louise (11/4/23)

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
A Prior Engagement by Ashtyn Newbold (11/7/23)

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Hidden Spring by Liz Adair (11/25/23)

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
FINISHED

1. Read one book from your TBR- The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 31-Nakaba Suzuki 11/1

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished- The Seven Deadly Sins, Vol. 33-Nakaba Suzuki 11/3

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read- Tell Me What Really Happened-Chelsea Sedoti 11/5

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)- Home Before Night-J.P. Pomare 11/8

5. Read one free book from your e-reader- Fantastic Four: Books of Doom-Ed Brubaker 11/4

Welcome Shash and Well done Grace

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2023 - November October 30, 2023

Read: 0

1. On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong

2. Obsidio by Amie Kaufman

3. One by One by Ruth Ware

4. Void Horizon by J.N. Chaney

5. Punk 57 by Penelope Douglas

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023

5/5 Completed. Finished

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Me Without You-Kelly Rimmer 11/13/23

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Hollywood Alphabet #24:Hollywood X-M.Z. Kelly 11/04/23

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Brooklyn Blue-M.Z. Kelly 11/11/23

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Cherry Lane-Kristen Proby 11/04/23

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).
One to Hold-Tia Louise 11/12/23

Welcome Aminko. Great job Frankie

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
[[book:Never Stop Holding Hands: And Other Marriage Survival Tips|12714975] Shara Grylls

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Grave Expectations Heather Redmond

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
All the King's Men Robert Penn Warren

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

Black Cross Greg Iles

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
AHA Student Edition: The God Moment That Changes Everything Kyle Idleman

COMPLETED.

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
[[book:Never Stop Holding Hands: And Other Marriage Survival Tips|12714975] Shara Grylls

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Grave Expectations Heather Redmond

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
All the King's Men Robert Penn Warren

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

Black Cross Greg Iles

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
AHA Student Edition: The God Moment That Changes Everything Kyle Idleman

Welcome Jan and congrats Jan.

Completion Post

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.- Witchin' Impossible 11/4/23

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.- Lion Eyes 11/10/23

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.- The Bewitching Hour (A Tara Prequel) 11/11/23

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)- Night's Darkest Embrace (audiobook challenge) 11/15/23

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).- Slay 11/15/23

Finished

Finished

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
On Borrowed Crime Kate Young 11/14/23

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Ghost and the Stolen Tears Cleo Coyle 11/8/23

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
National Park Mysteries & Disappearances: The Great Smoky Mountains National Park Steve Stockton. 11/18/23

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
The Cat Who Saw Red Lilian Jackson Braun 11/12/23

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Murder by the Bookend Laura Gail Black 11/7/23

Great job Trina and Kellene.

Finished

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023
5/5

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Murder Checks Out Victoria Gilbert 11/16/23

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
A Medium Gift Lynn Cahoon 11/8/23

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
The Clam Artist Gretchen Allen 11/3/23

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Unraveling Threads of Magic Alice Stone 11/21/23

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).
Elvis Purrsley Has Left the Building C. Love 11/11/23

Well done Tari

Genevieve wrote: "Well done Tari"

Thanks, Genevieve!

~~~ Complete ~~~

Clean It Out
November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023

5 of 5 Complete

🔹1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Southern Magic Thanksgiving - Amy Boyles - 11/8/23

🔹2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Night Hawks - Elly Griffiths - 11/12/23 - Ruth Galloway of #15

🔹3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
The Dog Who Knew Too Much - Spencer Quinn - 11/20/23

🔹4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros - 11/18/23 - Y 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).
Murder on the Dance Floor - Steve Higgs - 11/2/23

Finished! :)

Clean It Out
November 2023

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Townshipped by Savannah Scott (11/6/23)

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
To Defy a Dream by Mary Mecham (11/5/23)

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
To Escape a Wonderland by Cece Louise (11/4/23)

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
A Prior Engagement by Ashtyn Newbold (11/7/23)

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Hidden Spring by Liz Adair (11/25/23)

FINISHED! November Clean It Out
Duration: Nov 1, 2023 - Nov 30, 2023
(11/06/23)

5/5

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

Thanksgiving Janet Evanovich (owned over a year on Kindle) 11/03/23

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

Kiss the Girl (Meant to Be 3) Zoraida Córdova (Libby ebook) 11/06/23

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

Getaway Girl (Getaway Girl 1) Tessa Bailey (Libby ebook) 11/03/23

X 4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
- Set in North Dakota (50 States)

White Out (Badlands Thriller 1) Danielle Girard (KU) 11/02/23

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).

House Party Murder Rap (Evie Parker Mystery 1) Sonia Parin (Libby) 11/04/23

Good job Olivermagnus, Shash and Melissa A

FINISHED

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Murder at the Lobstah Shack by Maddie Day 11/28/2023

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
School of Fish by Amy Lane 11/8/2023

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read. Hope Never Dies by Andrew Shaffer 11/13/2023

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X) helps with a one word title.
Starlight by Debbie Macomber 11/19/2023

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)
Clar
ity of Lines by N.R. Walker 11/16/2023

Completed!

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023

Goal: 5/5

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Goliath - Tochi Onyebuchi - 11/13/23

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Alaska Adventurer - Ann Omasta - 11/25/23

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
The Fault in Our Stars - John Green - 11/02/23

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
Bad Island: A Graphic Novel - Doug TenNapel - 11/08/23 - Read the Quote 2022 – Last missing letter, I for Island

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Alone - Barbara De Smedt - 11/05/23

Great job Ferenc

Finished!

The Lost Challenges
November 2023 Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023

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 Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang - *** - 11/3/2023 - 323 Pages

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished:
Junkyard Bargain by Faith Hunter - **** - 11/29/2023 - 166 Pages

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read:
Long Distance by Whitney Gardner - ***** - 11/9/2023 - 320 Pages

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X):
You Can't Joke About That: Why Everything Is Funny, Nothing Is Sacred, and We're All in This Together by Kat Timpf - **** - 11/5/2023 - 248 Pages - Title starts with Y

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):
Enemies by Tijan - ***** - 11/2/2023 - 379 Pages

Great job Suzanne