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Rosa, you are going to love Rebecca!
JoAnne wrote: "Rosa, you are going to love Rebecca! ..."
Totally agree. One of my favourites :)
Totally agree. One of my favourites :)
I'M IN!1. first 20 books - Teased By Two - Drew Sinclair - 3 AUG
2. series started - Suspicious Activites - Tyler Anne Snell - 2 AUG
3. bought not read - Sinners - Jackie Collins - 4 AUG
4. difficult challenge - Q is for Quarry - Sue Grafton - 18 AUG
5. free book - Forbidden Love - Elizabeth Nelson - 13 AUG
Will play again.1. Book from first 20: A Vision in Velvet - Juliet Blackwell - 8/30/17 - added 7/3/14
2. Series started: Mrs. Jeffries on the Trail - Emily Brightwell - 8/4/17
3 Book I own: Cicada Summer - Maureen Leurck - 8/20/17
4. Difficult challenge: The Xibalba Murders - Lyn Hamilton - 8/19/17 - Title X
5. Free Ebook: Limelight - Emily Organ - 8/9/17
JoAnne wrote: "Rosa, you are going to love Rebecca! ."
thank you, JoAnne and Caroline.. I do hope so! I had to read it in school and I didn't like it at all, but I've heard so many good things about Rebecca since then that I really want to give it another try...
(I've sheduled it for my holiday beach reads, so it'll better be good! ;) )
thank you, JoAnne and Caroline.. I do hope so! I had to read it in school and I didn't like it at all, but I've heard so many good things about Rebecca since then that I really want to give it another try...
(I've sheduled it for my holiday beach reads, so it'll better be good! ;) )
Rosa wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "Rosa, you are going to love Rebecca! ."
thank you, JoAnne and Caroline.. I do hope so! I had to read it in school and I didn't like it at all, but I've heard so many good things abo..."
I had to read Emma when I was at school and really didn't like it. Last year I decided to give it another go and I loved it! Hope it works out that way for you and Rebecca :)
thank you, JoAnne and Caroline.. I do hope so! I had to read it in school and I didn't like it at all, but I've heard so many good things abo..."
I had to read Emma when I was at school and really didn't like it. Last year I decided to give it another go and I loved it! Hope it works out that way for you and Rebecca :)
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books. 
by Alicia Newton 8/11/172. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Ann Charles 8/17/173. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
by Kate Danley 8/8/174. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
by TL Hayes 8/10/175. 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).
Helena Owen 8/12/17
Caroline wrote: "I had to read Emma when I was at school and really didn't like it. Last year I decided to give it another go and I loved it! Hope it works out that way for you and Rebecca :) "
I'll let you know!
I'll let you know!
Clean It Out ChallengeDuration: August 1, 2017-August 19, 2017
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
Shattered Circle- Linda Robertson- 8/19/17 (#3)
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Grave Holiday- Lily Harper Hart- 8/6/17 (Maddie Graves Mystery series)
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Eldest- Christopher Paolini- 8/7/17
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
The Whispering Hollows- Lisa Unger- 8/4/17 (A-Z author)
5. Read one book from Kindle Unlimited.
Tuesday's Child- Dale Mayer- 8/13/17
5/5 ~ finished Aug 29th1. Set 'my books' page to sort by oldest to newest...
Mele Kalikimaka by A.J. Llewellyn ~ 8/11/17 ~ 3.5★
2. Read one book from a series I haven't finished...
The Deep of the Sound by Amy Lane ~ 8/27/17 ~ 3.5★
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read...
Something Like Lightning by Jay Bell ~ 8/29/17 ~ 4★
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge...
Queen's Quest by Avery J. Moon ~ 8/11/17 ~ 3★
5. Read one free book from your e-reader...
Appearing Knightly by J.M. Cartwright ~ 8/3/17 ~ 3★
August Clean It OutDuration: 8/1/17 - 8/31/17
Completed: 7/9 tasks (27 books)
1. Read something from the first page of my TBR list on goodreads.
A) Christian:
2* /
5* /
5*B) Borrowed: Sankcja Bourne'a=The Bourne Sanction (+ Polish book = #4)
C) Classics: A Tale of Two Cities still not read :-(
D) to-read-accessible:
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4*2. Read one book from a series I have started and not finished (only the first book I read this month from a series and not the very first in the series)
5* /
4* /
=
5* /
book 2 of
3*? (not sure yet)3. Read one book that I have already bought:
5* /
5* /
5* /
=
5* (+ O-author /
5* /
5* /
4*4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge:
5* (twins) /
4* (cover with lucky charm/magical object) /
5* (lingerie on cover or in the title) /
3* (O-Author) /
=
5* (O-Title) /
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4*5. Read a freebie (novella) from my Kindle/iBooks:
4* /
3* /
book 3 of
4* /
book 1 of
4*6. Read a non-fiction book:
5* /
2* /
=
4* /
4* /
3*
Duration: August 1, 2017-August 31, 2017 ( Completed)1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
DNF 100% 8/4/172. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. SEAL Guardian
8/3/173. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.Dead Mountain: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident
8/2/174. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
8/6/17 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).
8/6/17
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August Clean It Out
5/5
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
Death and Relaxation Devon Monk 8/1/17
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Downfall J.A. Jance 8/16/17
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
The Red Tiffany Reisz 8/31/17
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
Buried Notes Karolyn James 8/19/17
5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Almost Perfect Julie Ortolon 8/4/17 (Perfect Trilogy #1)
I'm in !1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
LOLITA
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
HOLLYWOOD HUSBANDS
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
The Outsiders S.E. Hinton *Read* 15/8/2017
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
The Autobiography Of Malcolm X Malcolm X Alex Haley*Read* 13/8/2017
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 Most Disgusting Jobs in Victorian London Henry Mayhew *Read* 16/8/2017
I'm in!Duration: August 1, 2017-August 31, 2017
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.-The Shack by William Paul Young Finished 8/20/17***
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.-The Death Factory Finished 8/11/17****
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.-Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card (need an apostrophe). Finished 8/10/17***
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)-The Devil's Punchbowl by Greg Iles (has a V in the title) Finished 8/6/17****
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 Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett Finished 8/26/17*****
August Clean It OutDuration:August 1, 2017- August 31, 2017
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
Fatty O'Leary's Dinner Party by Alexander McCall Smith Completed 12/8/17 Rating 4 stars
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson Millenium #3 Completed 20/8/17 Rating 4 stars
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Room by Emma Donoghue Completed 1/8/17 Rating 4 stars
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
The Baby Trail by Sinéad Moriarty Completed 30/8/17 Rating 3 stars
Books Gathering Most Dust on my Shelf
5. Read a book that has been on your TBR for more than a year.
The Color Purple by Alice Walker Completed 25/8/17 Rating 4 stars
5/5
Challenge completed
Clean It Out ChallengeDuration: August 1 to 31, 2017
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.
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 still)
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 Challenge
Duration: August 1, 2017-August 31, 2017
Completed: 5/5
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books. Tempting Danger - Eileen Wilks - 8/3
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. Entranced - Nora Roberts - 8/1
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Black Rose - Nora Roberts- 8/2
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still) Vampire Academy - Richelle Mead - 8/8
5. Read one book from my e-reader.
Angels' Blood - Nalini Singh - 8/14
Duration: August 1, 2017-August 31, 2017
Completed: 5/5
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books. Tempting Danger - Eileen Wilks - 8/3
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. Entranced - Nora Roberts - 8/1
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Black Rose - Nora Roberts- 8/2
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still) Vampire Academy - Richelle Mead - 8/8
5. Read one book from my e-reader.
Angels' Blood - Nalini Singh - 8/14
Clean It Out ChallengeCompleted: 5/5
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
16/08 **2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
05/08 *****3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
01/08 ***4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
(Need to find the word Voyage for 2 tasks)
30/08 *****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).
03/08 ****
Clean It Out ChallengeCompleted: 0/5
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
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 still)
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).
August Clean It Out 1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books. Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets 22/8/17
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. The Spook's Destiny - 10/8/17
3. That you bought but have not yet read. How to Fight a Dragon’s Fury 28/8/17
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. I Am Grimalkin 17/8/17
5. Read one free book from your e-reader. Fairy Tales Of Hans Christian Andersen 15/8/17
Didn't make much progress in July - but I'm going to try again for August!read → 04 | 05
✓ 1 → Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen - 08.27.17
✓ 2 → Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Wishsong of Shannara by Terry Brooks - 08.15.17
✓ 3 → Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
The Room Mate by Kendall Ryan - 08.23.17
4 → Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
✓ 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 Shadow Cipher by Laura Ruby - 08.05.17
August Clean It Out.Duration: August 1, 2017-August 31, 2017
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott OR
Postmortem (Kay Scarpetta #1) by Patricia Cornwell
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare
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 still)
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).
August Clean It OutDuration: August 1, 2017-August 31, 2017
Completed: 5/5
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books - The Art of Dying by Vena Cork (29/8/17)
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished - Lucky Stiff by Deborah Coonts (26/8/17)
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read - Super Awkward by Beth Garrod (19/8/17)
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still) - Up to Date by Susan Hatler (28/8/17)
5. Read one free book from your e-reader (Kobo) - Champagne and Lemon Drops by Jean Oram (5/8/17)
Duration: August 1, 2017-August 31, 2017 ( Completed)1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
DNF 100% 8/4/172. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. SEAL Guardian
8/3/173. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.Dead Mountain: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident
8/2/174. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
8/6/17 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).
8/6/17
Duration: August 1, 2017-August 31, 20171. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books. The Jane Austen BBC Radio Drama Collection: Six BBC Radio full-cast dramatisations 30/8/17
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. Demon from the Dark 15/8/17
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read. Dreams of a Dark Warrior 18/8/17
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. memoir Sex Object: A Memoir 26/8/17
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). I Am Legend 8/8/17
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Clean It Out Challenge
Duration: August 1, 2017-August 31, 2017
Completed: 5/5
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books. Tempting Danger - Eileen Wilks - 8/3
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. Entranced - Nora Roberts - 8/1
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Black Rose - Nora Roberts- 8/2
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still) Vampire Academy - Richelle Mead - 8/8
5. Read one book from my e-reader.
Angels' Blood - Nalini Singh - 8/14
Duration: August 1, 2017-August 31, 2017
Completed: 5/5
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books. Tempting Danger - Eileen Wilks - 8/3
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. Entranced - Nora Roberts - 8/1
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Black Rose - Nora Roberts- 8/2
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still) Vampire Academy - Richelle Mead - 8/8
5. Read one book from my e-reader.
Angels' Blood - Nalini Singh - 8/14
ALL DONE!1. first 20 books - Teased By Two - Drew Sinclair - 3 AUG
2. series started - Suspicious Activites - Tyler Anne Snell - 2 AUG
3. bought not read - Sinners - Jackie Collins - 4 AUG
4. difficult challenge - Q is for Quarry - Sue Grafton - 18 AUG
5. free book - Forbidden Love - Elizabeth Nelson - 13 AUG
Finished1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
by Alicia Newton 8/11/172. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Ann Charles 8/17/173. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
by Kate Danley 8/8/174. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
by TL Hayes 8/10/175. 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).
Helena Owen 8/12/17
Done!The Lost Challenges
August Clean It Out
Duration: August 1, 2017-August 31, 2017
Progress: 5 out of 5
This challenge was originally posted by Dawn (Kat N Hat) in October 2011, and revamped by Caroline and will be maintained by Sharon
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 link to the book and the date you finished reading. Please repost your entire challenge when finished to get your badge.
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep - ***** - 8/10/2017 - 395 Pages
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Blood Magick by Nora Roberts - *** - 8/18/2017 - 304 Pages
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie - **** - 8/2/2017 - 288 Pages
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth by Jen Sincero - ***** - 8/16/2017 - 288 Pages
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).
Online Searching: A Guide to Finding Quality Information Efficiently and Effectively by Karen Markey - ***** - 8/5/2017 - 324 Pages
Finished!!Clean It Out Challenge
Duration: August 1, 2017-August 19, 2017
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
Shattered Circle- Linda Robertson- 8/19/17 (#3)
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Grave Holiday- Lily Harper Hart- 8/6/17 (Maddie Graves Mystery series)
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Eldest- Christopher Paolini- 8/7/17
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
The Whispering Hollows- Lisa Unger- 8/4/17 (A-Z author)
5. Read one book from Kindle Unlimited.
Tuesday's Child- Dale Mayer- 8/13/17
Completed!Duration: August 1, 2017-August 31, 2017
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.-The Shack by William Paul Young Finished 8/20/17***
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.-The Death Factory Finished 8/11/17****
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.-Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card (need an apostrophe). Finished 8/10/17***
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)-The Devil's Punchbowl by Greg Iles (has a V in the title) Finished 8/6/17****
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 Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett Finished 8/26/17*****
Finished!1. Book from first 20: A Vision in Velvet - Juliet Blackwell - 8/30/17 - added 7/3/14
2. Series started: Mrs. Jeffries on the Trail - Emily Brightwell - 8/4/17
3 Book I own: Cicada Summer - Maureen Leurck - 8/20/17
4. Difficult challenge: The Xibalba Murders - Lyn Hamilton - 8/19/17 - Title X
5. Free Ebook: Limelight - Emily Organ - 8/9/17
Finished:
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books. - Smile Now, Cry Later by Paul MacDonald (TBR 4) (8/31/17)
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. - Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris (Sookie Stackhouse #4) (8/1/17)
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read. - Mystery at Olympia by John Rhode (8/17/17)
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still) - The Black Cloud by Fred Hoyle (need the author) (8/7/17)
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). - That Eighteenth Summer by Raine O'Tierney (kindle freebie)
Almost didn't make it - the last book I needed for this challenge Smile Now, Cry Later was a bit disappointing and kind of hard to read because there was a lot of (for me very boring) real estate market scam and stuff
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JoAnne wrote: "I don't like when I get bored with a book and I need to read it."
that's the reason why I decided to take a break from monthly or other very short-timed challenges for a while.
I want to go back to "I read this book because I want to" instead of "because I have to"
that's the reason why I decided to take a break from monthly or other very short-timed challenges for a while.
I want to go back to "I read this book because I want to" instead of "because I have to"
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FINISHED
August Clean It Out
5/5
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
Death and Relaxation Devon Monk 8/1/17
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Downfall J.A. Jance 8/16/17
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
The Red Tiffany Reisz 8/31/17
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
Buried Notes Karolyn James 8/19/17
5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Almost Perfect Julie Ortolon 8/4/17 (Perfect Trilogy #1)
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Books mentioned in this topic
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (other topics)The Baby Trail (other topics)
Room (other topics)
Fatty O'Leary's Dinner Party (other topics)
The Color Purple (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Sinéad Moriarty (other topics)Alexander McCall Smith (other topics)
Stieg Larsson (other topics)
Emma Donoghue (other topics)
Alice Walker (other topics)
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Duration: August 1, 2017-August 31, 2017
1. TMI by Patty Blount
2. Chosen at Nightfall by C.C. Hunter
3. A Little Something Different by Sandy Hall
4. wtf by Peter Lerangis
5. yolo by Sam Jones
Completed: 0/5