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, 2025 - November 30, 2025

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
Ange Book Junkie COMPLETED

Bonita

Caraina
CassieCruel
Chrissie
Crystal

Ferenc
Frankie

Genevieve COMPLETED
Julesy COMPLETED

Lali & Michelle COMPLETED
Laura Z COMPLETED
LaurLa

Melissa A
Olivermagnus

Susan COMPLETED
Susan A COMPLETED

Tari
Vicky COMPLETED

November 2025 Clean It Out
November 2025

My Clean It Out Challenge (msg 3)

Books Read ❱❱



1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home
🔺added Apr 2013
🔺Cowboy, Sing Me Home

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished
🔺series First Family
🔺State of Shock

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read
🔺purchased June 2013
🔺Lost in Shadows

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge
🔺sea creature on cover
🔺The Kraken's Sacrifice

5. Read one free book from your e-reader
🔺free
🔺 Rescue Team

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

Progress: 5/5 Completed

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Coworker - 11/2/25

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Destroy Me Book 1.5 in Shatter Me Series - 11/3/25

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
The Ministry of Time - 11/6/25

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Unravel Me - 11/10/25

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).
Trace - 11/10/25

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
4/5

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Flip-Flops and Murder H.Y. Hanna 11/17/25

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Ozark Cozy Mysteries Front Page Murder Dianne Harman 11/2/25

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
KU borrow Train'd in Hiding Summer Prescott 11/4/25

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
MC last name is Noble for N letters in spell-outs Thumbprint Cookie Tragedy Angela Mayble 11/6/25

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).

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

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, 2025 - November 30, 2025

Rules:
Any genre is fine.
No re-reads.
No page minimum.

Completed: 0/5

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, 2025 - November 30, 2025

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 2025

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
🦃 Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi 11/2/25

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
🦃 Buried Bones (Sarah Booth Delaney #2) by Carolyn Haines 11/1/25

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
🦃 The Devil Drinks Coffee by Destiny Ford 11/6/25

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
🦃 At Death's Dough: A Deep Dish Mystery by Mindy Quigley 11/4/25 Spell challenge that needs a "Q"

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
🦃 The Fatal Flying Affair by T.E. Kinsey 11/3/25.

Welcome all

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
It Takes a Witch by Heather Blake 11/2/2025

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Second Form at Malory Towers by Enid Blyton 11/3/2025

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Batcat: The Ghostly Guest by Meggie Ramm 11/5/2025

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X) A picture of wolf on cover.
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka 11/5/2025

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 Twins at St Clare's by Enid Blyton 11/5/2025

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder - Nov. 2

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Order of the Night Jay: The Forest Beckons by Jonathan Schnapp - Nov. 6

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Spy School: The Graphic Novel by Stuart Gibbs - Nov. 6

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Extra Large by Tyler Page - Nov. 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)
Crumbs: A Graphic Novel by Danie Stirling - Nov. 8

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

3/5 Completed

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Just Say Yes-Lena Hendrix 11/02/25

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.
The Ranger-Ace Atkins 11/15/25

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Unafraid-Nyssa Kathryn 11/05/25

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).

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

5/5 Completed

1. Read one book from your TBR - TBR date 4/8/25
The Search by Iris Johansen Nov 1 ★★★★

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. - #3/5 Scotland Yard's Murder Squad
The Devil's Workshop by Alex Grecian Nov 4 ★★★★

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read. - borrowed from hoopla
How to Flirt with a Hellhound by Shannon Mae Nov 4 ★★★

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X) - MC Xander, begins with letter X
Summer In Seattle by Ivy Daniels Nov 4 ★★★

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) Blitzen by Allie W. Scott 11/14/25 3 stars
added to TBR 11/8/24

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Completion: 5/5

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home. | The Two Towers | J.R.R. Tolkien | 11.06

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Gallagher Girls #2 | Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy | Ally Carter | 11.03

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read. | The Intruder | Freida McFadden | 11.04

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X) Author Last Name is Z | The Wife You Know | Chad Zunker | 11.10

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). | Yellowface | R.F. Kuang | 11.01

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

Goal: 0/5

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, 2025 - November 30, 2025

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)
Take Me, Cowboy by Maisey Yates 11/4
Need Ys

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)
Beautiful Bride by Tammy Falkner 11/2

Welcome all

Clean It Out
November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

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 Olivermagnus

In!!

Clean It Out: 0/5
Duration: November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

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: 5/5
Duration: November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.PrecipicebyRobert Harris
✔8/11/25★ ★ ★ ★ ★

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Brewer and the Barbary PiratesbyJames Keffer
✔14/11/25★ ★ ★

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.Lessons in ChemistrybyBonnie Garmus
✔11/11/25★ ★ ★ ★

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X) V2: A Novel of World War IIbyRobert Harris
✔2/11/25★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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).
In a German PensionbyKatherine Mansfield
✔6/11/25★ ★ ★ ★

Welcome CassieCruel and Vicky

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

Read:

1. The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

2. Incriminating Evidence by Sheldon Siegel

3. The Simulation Hypothesis: An MIT Computer Scientist Shows Why AI, Quantum Physics, and Eastern Mystics All Agree We Are in a Video Game by Rizwan Virk

4. Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh

5. Shade: The Promise of a Forgotten Natural Resource by Sam Bloch

Welcome Aminko

FINISHED

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
It Takes a Witch by Heather Blake 11/2/2025

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Second Form at Malory Towers by Enid Blyton 11/3/2025

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Batcat: The Ghostly Guest by Meggie Ramm 11/5/2025

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X) A picture of wolf on cover.
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka 11/5/2025

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 Twins at St Clare's by Enid Blyton 11/5/2025

FINISHED

Clean It Out
November 2025

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
🦃 Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi 11/2/25

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
🦃 Buried Bones (Sarah Booth Delaney #2) by Carolyn Haines 11/1/25

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
🦃 The Devil Drinks Coffee by Destiny Ford 11/6/25

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
🦃 At Death's Dough: A Deep Dish Mystery by Mindy Quigley 11/4/25 Spell challenge that needs a "Q"

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
🦃 The Fatal Flying Affair by T.E. Kinsey 11/3/25.

Well done Lali & Michelle

Duration: November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home. After the quake by Haruki Murakami ✓ 25/11/13

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. Killing Stalking Season I 2 by Koogi ✓ 25/11/14

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read. (from colleague) Lebensbande by Mechtild Borrmann

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Around the Year in 52 Books) Fruits Basket Pearls 03 by Natsuki Takaya ✓ 25/11/21

5. Read one free book from your e-reader. (kindle) Anne of Ingleside by L.M. Montgomery ✓ 25/11/11

FINISHED!

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder - Nov. 2

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Order of the Night Jay: The Forest Beckons by Jonathan Schnapp - Nov. 6

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
Spy School: The Graphic Novel by Stuart Gibbs - Nov. 6

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Extra Large by Tyler Page - Nov. 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)
Crumbs: A Graphic Novel by Danie Stirling - Nov. 8

Welcome Chrissie and Well doneJulesy

Completed
Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Completion: 5/5

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home. | The Two Towers | J.R.R. Tolkien | 11.06

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Gallagher Girls #2 | Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy | Ally Carter | 11.03

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read. | The Intruder | Freida McFadden | 11.04

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X) Author Last Name is Z | The Wife You Know | Chad Zunker | 11.10

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). | Yellowface | R.F. Kuang | 11.01

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

Progress: 5/5 Completed

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Coworker - 11/2/25

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Destroy Me Book 1.5 in Shatter Me Series - 11/3/25

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
The Ministry of Time - 11/6/25

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Unravel Me - 11/10/25

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).
Trace - 11/10/25

Well done Angel Book Junkie and Susan

Completed!
-14/11/2025

Clean It Out: 5/5
Duration: November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.PrecipicebyRobert Harris
✔8/11/25★ ★ ★ ★ ★

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Brewer and the Barbary PiratesbyJames Keffer
✔14/11/25★ ★ ★

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.Lessons in ChemistrybyBonnie Garmus
✔11/11/25★ ★ ★ ★

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X) V2: A Novel of World War IIbyRobert Harris
✔2/11/25★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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).
In a German PensionbyKatherine Mansfield
✔6/11/25★ ★ ★ ★

Clean It Out
Duration: November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

5/5 Completed

1. Read one book from your TBR - TBR date 4/8/25
The Search by Iris Johansen Nov 1 ★★★★

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. - #3/5 Scotland Yard's Murder Squad
The Devil's Workshop by Alex Grecian Nov 4 ★★★★

3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read. - borrowed from hoopla
How to Flirt with a Hellhound by Shannon Mae Nov 4 ★★★

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X) - MC Xander, begins with letter X
Summer In Seattle by Ivy Daniels Nov 4 ★★★

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) Blitzen by Allie W. Scott 11/14/25 3 stars
added to TBR 11/8/24

COMPLETED 11.15.25


Clean It Out: 5/5
Duration: November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

🐿️ 1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home: The Attic Child | Lola Jaye | 11.15.25
🐿️ 2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished: Four Ruined Realms | Mai Corland | 11.10.25 | The Broken Blades, #2
🐿️ 3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read: Don’t Forget to Write | Sara Goodman Confino | 11.05.25
🐿️ 4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge: Wandering Stars | Tommy Orange | 11.03.25 | author's initials in TOTO
🐿️ 5. Read one free book from your e-reader: Autoboyography | Christina Lauren | 11.04.25

Well done Vicky, Susan A and Laura Z