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5/5 ~ finished Oct 26th1. Read one book from the first 20 books...
The Song by Eric Alan Westfall ~ 10/22/17 ~ 3★
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished...
Rain Shadow by L.A. Witt ~ 10/26/17 ~ 3.5★
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read...
Out of the Blue by R.J. Jones ~ 10/12/17 ~ 3.5★
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge...
Tangling with Bears by Lisa Oliver ~ 10/7/17 ~ 3.5★
5. Read one free book from your e-reader...
Coasting by Yvonne Trent ~ 10/9/17 ~ 3★
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.Duration: October 1, 2017-October 31, 2017
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).
I'm in!1st 20 tbr - Twilight - Stephenie Meyer - 22 OCT
Series - Memory in Death - J.D. Robb - 25 OCT
Bought - One Night of Sin - Elle Kennedy - 1 OCT
Difficult challenge - You Do Something to Me - Bella Andre - 19 OCT
Free - Kiss & Cry - R. Lorelei - 24 OCT
CLEAN IT OUT CHALLENGEDuration: October 1, 2017-February 18, 2018
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
Anubis Nights- Gary Jonas- 2/18/18 (#5)
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Mummy Case- Elizabeth Peters- 10/3/17
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Graceling- Kristin Cashore- 10/2/17
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
Jurassic Park- Michael Crichton- 10/21/17 (A-Z title)
5. Read one free book from your e-reader. (Kindle Unlimited)
Grave Haunting- Lily Harper Hart- 10/9/17
October Clean It OutTimeframe: 10/1/17 to 10/31/17
3/5
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
I've been trying to catch up on my lengthly NetGalley list, so I'm going to adjust this to reading one of the first 20 books on that list, to keep to that goal.
2. From a series you have started and not finished - Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews - 10/9/17 ♥♥♥♥ (#2 Kate Daniels)
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
4. Will help with a difficult challenge - I Liked My Life by Abby Fabiaschi - 10/4/17 ♥♥♥♥
I’ve been on a recent quest for “I” books to finish up a couple of spell-out challenges.
5. Free book from your e-reader - Alex by Sawyer Bennett - 10/3/17 ♥♥♥♥
CLEAN IT OUT CHALLENGE4/5 COMPLETED
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books
, read Oct 28, ★★★2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished
, read Oct 13, ★★★1/23. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read
, read Oct 02, ★★1/24. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge
- DNF at 43%5. Read one free book from your e-reader
, read Oct 08, ★★★1/2
Duration: October 1, 2017-October 31, 20171. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.-Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben Finished 12/10/17***
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.-The Bone Tree by Greg Iles Finished 10/9/17***
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.-The Mailman by Bentley Little Finished 10/6/17****
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)-Ink and Bone by Lisa Unger Finished 12/23/17***
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).-A Trace of Death by Blake Pierce Finished 12/21/17***
Will do again!1. First 20 - The Sound of Glass - Karen White - 10/28/17
2. Series started - #5 Wicked Witches of the Midwest - Something to Witch About - Amanda M Lee - 10/9/17
3. Owned book - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - J.K Rowling - 10/7/17
4. Difficult Challenge - Playing for the Ashes - Elizabeth George - 10/12/17 - 600+ pages
5. free ebook -Circled - Anne McAneny - 10/16/17
Mod
October Clean It Out1/10/17 – 31/10/17
0/5
1 - Better When He Bad - Jay Crownover
2 - Desire Unleashed - Savannah Stuart
3 - The Professional - Kresley Cole
4 - Tempting The Cowboy - Elizabeth Otto
5 - Seducing Cinderella - Gina L Maxwell
October Clean It OutDuration: October 1 to 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: Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King - 15/10/17
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished: Freed by Amanda Carlson - 7/10/17
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read: Lobsters by Tom Ellen - 1/10/17
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still): Paper Towns by John Green - 8/10/17
5. Read one free book from your e-reader: Breakaway by Catherine Gayle - 4/10/17
TLC October Clean It Out Duration: October 1, 2017-October 31, 2017
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell (Position 3)
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Ask and the Answer (Chaos Walking #2) by Patrick Ness or
The Lollipop Shoes (Chocolat #2) by Joanne Harris
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)
UnWholly (Unwind, #2) by Neal Shusterman
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).
Mod
5/5
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
Prince of Wolves Quinn Loftis 10/1/17
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Country Kisses Addison Moore 10/6/17 (3:AM Kisses #8)
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Nearly Departed in Deadwood Ann Charles 10/20/17
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
Imprinted By The Alpha Jocelyn Thomas 10/21/17
5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Cast in Angelfire S.M. Reine 10/3/17
October Clean It OutThe Lost Challenges
Duration: October 1, 2017- October 31, 2017
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)
Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke Completed 12/10/17 Rating 3 stars
Big Fat Books Worth the Effort
5. Read a book that has been on your TBR for more than a year.
Eva Luna (Eva Luna) by Isabel Allende Completed 22/10/17 Rating 3 stars
2/5
Joining!1. The Making of a Marchioness, Frances Hodgson Burnett
10/26/17 (Book #3)
2. Deadly Pursuit, Irene Hannon
10/8/17
3. Just the Way You Are, Pepper Basham
10/4/17
4. My Friend’s Wife: Or, York, You’re Wanted, John Lang
10/23/17
5. Canteen Dreams, Cara Putman
10/17/17
Clean It Out ChallengeDuration: October 1 to 31, 2017
Progress: 2/5
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.
20/10/20174. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
9/10/2017
JoAnne wrote: "Welcome Aminko!"Thanks. I have a good feeling about getting through this month's list. Today is overcast, cool and rainy. Perfect for staying in and reading!
Mod
Thanks. I have a good feeling about getting through this month's list. Today is overcast, cool and rainy. Perfect for staying in and reading!"
I need to find a book to start reading ..... I have been doing mod stuff since 6:30 am! It's very cool here today but sunny. It's like the weather decided that since it's Oct 1st - time to cool down. 4 days ago it was in the 90sF.
Will try this1. 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.
Assassin's Fate
Robin Hobb
Date read: 8/10/2017
Pages: 853 p.
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
Ready Player One
Ernest Cline
Pages:374 p.
Date read:7/10/2017
Needed for several challenges, esp. Ready player challenge and have postponed reading for months
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).
5/5 finished1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
by Molly Harper 10/102. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
by J D Robb 10/173. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
by Gail Carriger 10/114. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
by Chelsea Cain 10/245. 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)
by Octavia Butler 10/7
The Lost ChallengesOctober Clean It Out
Duration: October 1, 2017-October 31, 2017
Progress: 4 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.
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished:
The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan - ***** - 10/3/2017 - 586 Pages
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read:
No One Is Coming to Save Us by Stephanie Powell Watts - ** - 10/6/2017 - 371 Pages
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
Zoo City by Lauren Beukes - **** - 10/4/2017 - 384 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).
The Governess Affair by Courtney Milan - ***** - 10/11/2017 - 152 Pages
Challenge completed! :)October Clean It Out
Duration: October 1 to 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: Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King - 15/10/17
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished: Freed by Amanda Carlson - 7/10/17
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read: Lobsters by Tom Ellen - 1/10/17
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still): Paper Towns by John Green - 8/10/17
5. Read one free book from your e-reader: Breakaway by Catherine Gayle - 4/10/17
Mod
OCTOBER CLEAN IT OUT CHALLENGE
5/5
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
Prince of Wolves Quinn Loftis 10/1/17
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Country Kisses Addison Moore 10/6/17 (3:AM Kisses #8)
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Nearly Departed in Deadwood Ann Charles 10/20/17
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
Imprinted By The Alpha Jocelyn Thomas 10/21/17
5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Cast in Angelfire S.M. Reine 10/3/17
ALL DONE!1st 20 tbr - Twilight - Stephenie Meyer - 22 OCT
Series - Memory in Death - J.D. Robb - 25 OCT
Bought - One Night of Sin - Elle Kennedy - 1 OCT
Difficult challenge - You Do Something to Me - Bella Andre - 19 OCT
Free - Kiss & Cry - R. Lorelei - 24 OCT
I did it!! 1. The Making of a Marchioness, Frances Hodgson Burnett
10/26/17 (Book #3)
2. Deadly Pursuit, Irene Hannon
10/8/17
3. Just the Way You Are, Pepper Basham
10/4/17
4. My Friend’s Wife: Or, York, You’re Wanted, John Lang
10/23/17
5. Canteen Dreams, Cara Putman
10/17/17
5/5 finished1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
by Molly Harper 10/102. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
by J D Robb 10/173. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
by Gail Carriger 10/114. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)
by Chelsea Cain 10/245. 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)
by Octavia Butler 10/7
CLEAN IT OUT CHALLENGE4/5 COMPLETED
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books
, read Oct 28, ★★★2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished
, read Oct 13, ★★★1/23. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read
, read Oct 02, ★★1/24. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge
- DNF at 43%5. Read one free book from your e-reader
, read Oct 08, ★★★1/2
Mod
Finished!1. First 20 - The Sound of Glass - Karen White - 10/28/17
2. Series started - #5 Wicked Witches of the Midwest - Something to Witch About - Amanda M Lee - 10/9/17
3. Owned book - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - J.K Rowling - 10/7/17
4. Difficult Challenge - Playing for the Ashes - Elizabeth George - 10/12/17 - 600+ pages
5. free ebook -Circled - Anne McAneny - 10/16/17
I don't think I'll finish another book today so I'm posting my completion post already now:October Clean It Out
Duration: 10/1/17 - 10/31/17
Completed: 6/6 tasks (28 books)
1. Read something from the first two month of 0-easy-access-to-read (owned or borrowed TBR books added until end of February 2015 ~180 books)
TBR 12/31/14 (the day I joined):
3*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):
book 1 of
4* /
4* /
5* /
book 2 of
4* /
5* /
5* /
3*3. Read one book that I have already bought:
5* /
5* /
5* /
5* /
5*4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge:
3* (O-title) /
4* (X-title) /
3* (set in Iowa)5. Read a freebie (novella) from my Kindle/iBooks:
3* /
4* /
1* /
4* /
5* /
5*
: It Was You 3* / Her Hometown Cowboy 4* / If I Fall 5* / Home to You 2*6. Read a non-fiction book:
=
3* /
no rating due to the big discrepancy between contenct and technical issues
I was only able to finish up 3 books this month, but I'll try again for November.October Clean It Out
Timeframe: 10/1/17 to 10/31/17
3/5
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.
2. From a series you have started and not finished - Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews - 10/9/17 ♥♥♥♥ (#2 Kate Daniels)
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
4. Will help with a difficult challenge - I Liked My Life by Abby Fabiaschi - 10/4/17 ♥♥♥♥
I’ve been on a recent quest for “I” books to finish up a couple of spell-out challenges.
5. Free book from your e-reader - Alex by Sawyer Bennett - 10/3/17 ♥♥♥♥
I had to take a break from reading until I could get used to my new work schedule but I'm back and getting caught up now. I know I'm late on this one but I'm good with that, I just wanted to finish. Duration: October 1, 2017-October 31, 2017
1. Set your 'my books' page to sort by date added (oldest to newest). Read one book from the first 20 books.-Fool Me Once by Harlan Coben Finished 12/10/17***
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.-The Bone Tree by Greg Iles Finished 10/9/17***
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.-The Mailman by Bentley Little Finished 10/6/17****
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X still)-Ink and Bone by Lisa Unger Finished 12/23/17***
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).-A Trace of Death by Blake Pierce Finished 12/21/17***
The Lost Challenges
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Graceling (other topics)
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October Clean It Out
Duration: 10/1/17 - 10/31/17
Completed: 6/6 tasks (28 books)
1. Read something from the first two month of 0-easy-access-to-read (owned or borrowed TBR books added until end of February 2015 ~180 books)
TBR 12/31/14 (the day I joined):
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):
3. Read one book that I have already bought:
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge:
5. Read a freebie (novella) from my Kindle/iBooks:
6. Read a non-fiction book: