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July 2021 Clean It Out
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Aminko
Beth COMPLETED
Celia COMPLETED
Chelsea COMPLETED
Cyndee
DenXXX COMPLETED
D.L.
Ellie COMPLETED
Ferenc COMPLETED
Frankie
Genevieve COMPLETED
Jan
Joann COMPLETED
Joanna COMPLETED
Joyce COMPLETED
Kellene COMPLETED
Lex COMPLETED
Maven
Melissa COMPLETED
Patricia COMPLETED
RACHEL
Shash COMPLETED
Tari COMPLETED
Clean It OutDuration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
5/5 Completed. Finished.
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Gansett After Dark-Marie Force 7/03
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
(Tin Gypsy #5)
Fallen Jester-Devney Perry 7/09
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Undeniable-Melanie Harlow 7/02
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
(A-Z Challenge: Female Character)
The Savage Girl-Alex Shakar 7/05
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).
Knox's Stand-Jamie Begley 7/02
Clean It OutJuly 2021
4/5 completed
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Einstein Intersection by Samuel R. Delany - 7/3 ★★★
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.
Wisteria Cottage by Robert M. Coates - 7/15 ★★★★
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
Petropolis by Anya Ulinich (A–Z Authors) - 7/30 ★★★★
5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Wayward by Blake Crouch - 7/2 ★★★
Mod
Duration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
0/5 Completed
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich 7/7/2021
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Death, Taxes, and Extra-Hold Hairspray by Diane Kelly 7/4/2021
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Family Matters by Patrice Greenwood 7/12/2021
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Unleashed by Lois Greiman 7/14/2021
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).
Fax Me a Bagel by Sharon Kahn 7/6/2021
Clean It Out COMPLETED
Duration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home. The Breadwinner
Breadwinner - Deborah ellis 01.07.21
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Murder on the links #2 hercule Poirot Agatha christie
01.07.21 The Murder on the Links
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Murder most unladylike - Robin stevens - 01.07.21Murder Most Unladylike
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
Slay in your lane: the black girl bible Yomi Adegoke & Elizabeth uviebinene 01.07.21 Slay In Your Lane: The Black Girl Bible
5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
The pull of the stars – emma Donoghue – 10.07.21 The Pull of the Stars
Duration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home. The Breadwinner
Breadwinner - Deborah ellis 01.07.21
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Murder on the links #2 hercule Poirot Agatha christie
01.07.21 The Murder on the Links
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Murder most unladylike - Robin stevens - 01.07.21Murder Most Unladylike
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
Slay in your lane: the black girl bible Yomi Adegoke & Elizabeth uviebinene 01.07.21 Slay In Your Lane: The Black Girl Bible
5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
The pull of the stars – emma Donoghue – 10.07.21 The Pull of the Stars
Clean It OutDuration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Lemon Drop Dead Amanda Flower 7/13/21
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Walled Flower Lorraine Bartlett 7/6/21
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read. Crab Outta Luck Ellis Quinn 7/10/21
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Cat's Claw Susan Wittig Albert 7/6/21 (2020 Countdown which I finished 7 months late)
5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Botched Butterscotch Amanda Flower 7/17/21
Clean It OutDuration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
5/5
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
A Bitter Sweet Murder Cindy Bell 7/9/21
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Ordered Outrage Patti Benning 7/1/21
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Have Yourself a Fudgy Little Christmas Nancy Coco 7/5/21 (bought 10/26/20)
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
An Unforeseen Demise P.A.Mason 7/2/21
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).
Dishing Up Deceit Emmie Lyn 7/8/21
Clean It OutDuration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich - Completed: 7/4/2021
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Sentenced to Death by Lorna Barrett - Completed: 7/5/2021
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read. - Faithless in Death by J.D. Robb - Completed: 7/2/2021
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Every Last Fear by Alex Finlay - Completed: 7/6/2021 (Book set in Nebraska for 50 States)
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 Hot Water by Kate Kingsbury - Completed: 7/3/2021
Clean It OutDuration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
5 / 5
TASKS:
1. Read one book from the pile you have at home. Joy Kogawa, Obasan {07-11-21}
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Ngaio Marsh, Death at the Bar {07-24-21}
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read. D.H. Lawrence, Lady Chatterley's Lover {07-26-21}
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (e.g. an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X) Kate Quinn, The Alice Network {07-14-21}
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). Virginia Woolf, Mrs Dalloway {07-29-21}
Clean It OutDuration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
5/5
TASKS:
completedTASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
In this Grave Hour - Jacqueline Winspear - 7/7/21
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Down a Dark Road - Linda Castillo - 7/4/21
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Pretty Girls - Karin Slaughter - 7/2/21
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry - Rachel Joyce - 7/20/21
5. Read one free book from your e-reader
Cusp of Night - Mae Clair - 7/17/21
Finished!!!Clean it Out (July 2021)
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 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.
5/5
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Blackberry Pie Murder Joanne Fluke 07/14/21
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
A Virgin River Christmas Robyn Carr 07/03/21
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Love, Die, Neighbor Joanna Campbell Slan 07/22/21
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
32 Yolks: From My Mother's Table to Working the Line Eric Ripert 07/29/21
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 One and Only Bob Katherine Applegate 07/11/21
Mod
Clean It OutDuration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home. The Eleventh Hour - Anina Collins 7/15/21
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. A Very Bad Year: A Further Three Stories in an Anthology of Horror and Suspense - Stephen Barnard {A Very Bad Year Volume 3} 7/22/21
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read. The Silence of the Lambs - Thomas Harris 7/9/21
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X) Alaskan Dawn - Edie Claire 7/13/21
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). Hunt For Justice - Diane Capri 7/21/21
Clean It OutDuration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
Goal: 5/5
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Paris Library - Janet Skeslien Charles - 07/09/21
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Foundation's Edge - Isaac Asimov - 07/30/21
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
A funtineli boszorkány II. - Albert Wass - 07/02/21
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
shine your icy crown - Amanda Lovelace - 07/09/2021 - Spell Out - Letter Y (You Are Your Own Fairy Tale Series)
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).
Kill Game: A Cold Poker Gang Mystery - 07/06/21
FINISHED July 25, 2021Clean It Out
Duration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
TASKS:
1.
McManus, Karen - Two Can Keep a Secret (July 12, 2021)
2.
Mahanenko, Vasily - The Phantom Castle (July 13, 2021)
3.
Pfeiffer, Karl Heinz - In Gott Verbunden (United in God) (July 08, 2021)
4.
Johnston, Aviaq - Taaqtumi: An Anthology of Arctic Horror Stories (July 09, 2021)
5.
Schwab, VE - A Gathering of Shadows (July 21, 2021)
July Clean it Out1. Read one book from the pile you have at home.
Shoulder Season by Christina Clancy 7/2
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Life, the Universe and Everything by Douglas Adams 7/5 (Hitchhiker's Guide #3)
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Willow Witch by Patty Jansen 7/26
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
In the Name of the Kimberley by Edward Bramfeld 7/24 (I's are tough in spell outs)
5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Tastes Like Murder by Catherine Bruns 7/6
Clean It OutDuration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
TASKS:
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 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 OutDuration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
TASKS:
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 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
Clean It OutJuly 2021
TASKS:
Romancing the Extreme Adventure by Cami Checketts (7/5/21)
Romancing the Mountain by Cami Checketts (7/3/21)
Just a Kiss in the Moonlight by Cindy Roland Anderson (7/25/21)
A Dangerous Game by Laura Beers (7/19/21)
Commander of His Heart by Arlem Hawks (7/2/21)
TASKS: COMPLETEDDONE. 1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
DONE. 2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Home by Harlen Coben
DONE. 3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Nine by Rachelle Dekker
DONE. 4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Need to read 6 books set in different countries in Africa — Botswana
The No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
DONE 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).
Be Comforted [Isaiah] by Warren Wiersbe e-book 6/10/19
Clean It OutDuration: July 1 - July 31, 2021
Read: 0/5
1. Know My Name by Chanel Miller
2. Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward
3. Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
4. Unleashed by Cherrie Lynn
5. Gabriel's Inferno by Sylvain Reynard
Mod
Clean It OutDuration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
TASKS:
Moving Day by Meg Cabot (7/20)
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Case of the Mystery Meat Loaf by David Lewman (7/22)
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 ~ July 2021
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 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).
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 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!Clean It Out
Duration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich - Completed: 7/4/2021
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Sentenced to Death by Lorna Barrett - Completed: 7/5/2021
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read. - Faithless in Death by J.D. Robb - Completed: 7/2/2021
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Every Last Fear by Alex Finlay - Completed: 7/6/2021 (Book set in Nebraska for 50 States)
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 Hot Water by Kate Kingsbury - Completed: 7/3/2021
Finished Clean It Out
Duration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
5/5
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
A Bitter Sweet Murder Cindy Bell 7/9/21
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Ordered Outrage Patti Benning 7/1/21
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Have Yourself a Fudgy Little Christmas Nancy Coco 7/5/21 (bought 10/26/20)
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
An Unforeseen Demise P.A.Mason 7/2/21
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).
Dishing Up Deceit Emmie Lyn 7/8/21
Genevieve wrote: "Congrats Tari."Thanks, Genevieve!
Clean It OutDuration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
5/5 Completed. Finished.
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Gansett After Dark-Marie Force 7/03
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
(Tin Gypsy #5)
Fallen Jester-Devney Perry 7/09
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Undeniable-Melanie Harlow 7/02
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
(A-Z Challenge: Female Character)
The Savage Girl-Alex Shakar 7/05
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).
Knox's Stand-Jamie Begley 7/02
Clean It Out COMPLETION POST
Duration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home. The Breadwinner
Breadwinner - Deborah ellis 01.07.21
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Murder on the links #2 hercule Poirot Agatha christie
01.07.21 The Murder on the Links
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Murder most unladylike - Robin stevens - 01.07.21Murder Most Unladylike
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
Slay in your lane: the black girl bible Yomi Adegoke & Elizabeth uviebinene 01.07.21 Slay In Your Lane: The Black Girl Bible
5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
The pull of the stars – emma Donoghue – 10.07.21 The Pull of the Stars
Duration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home. The Breadwinner
Breadwinner - Deborah ellis 01.07.21
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Murder on the links #2 hercule Poirot Agatha christie
01.07.21 The Murder on the Links
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Murder most unladylike - Robin stevens - 01.07.21Murder Most Unladylike
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
Slay in your lane: the black girl bible Yomi Adegoke & Elizabeth uviebinene 01.07.21 Slay In Your Lane: The Black Girl Bible
5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
The pull of the stars – emma Donoghue – 10.07.21 The Pull of the Stars
Mod
Clean It Out
Duration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
0/5 Completed
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich 7/7/2021
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Death, Taxes, and Extra-Hold Hairspray by Diane Kelly 7/4/2021
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Family Matters by Patrice Greenwood 7/12/2021
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Unleashed by Lois Greiman 7/14/2021
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).
Fax Me a Bagel by Sharon Kahn 7/6/2021
DONE!Clean It Out
Duration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
5/5 done
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Dead Man's Detective by Rachel Graves 7/28/21
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Doctor Who: The King's Dragon by Una McCormack 7/7/21
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire 7/13/21
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Jared's Quest 7/28/21
Needed a book for spelling out my name.
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
Dominion by C.S. Friedman 7/8/21
All done!Clean It Out
Duration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Lemon Drop Dead Amanda Flower 7/13/21
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Walled Flower Lorraine Bartlett 7/6/21
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read. Crab Outta Luck Ellis Quinn 7/10/21
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Cat's Claw Susan Wittig Albert 7/6/21 (2020 Countdown which I finished 7 months late)
5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Botched Butterscotch Amanda Flower 7/17/21
Mod
completedTASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
In this Grave Hour - Jacqueline Winspear - 7/7/21
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Down a Dark Road - Linda Castillo - 7/4/21
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Pretty Girls - Karin Slaughter - 7/2/21
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry - Rachel Joyce - 7/20/21
5. Read one free book from your e-reader
Cusp of Night - Mae Clair - 7/17/21
FINISHED July 25, 2021Clean It Out
Duration: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
TASKS:
1.
McManus, Karen - Two Can Keep a Secret (July 12, 2021)
2.
Mahanenko, Vasily - The Phantom Castle (July 13, 2021)
3.
Pfeiffer, Karl Heinz - In Gott Verbunden (United in God) (July 08, 2021)
4.
Johnston, Aviaq - Taaqtumi: An Anthology of Arctic Horror Stories (July 09, 2021)
5.
Schwab, VE - A Gathering of Shadows (July 21, 2021)
Finished! :)Clean It Out
July 2021
TASKS:
Romancing the Extreme Adventure by Cami Checketts (7/5/21)
Romancing the Mountain by Cami Checketts (7/3/21)
Just a Kiss in the Moonlight by Cindy Roland Anderson (7/25/21)
A Dangerous Game by Laura Beers (7/19/21)
Commander of His Heart by Arlem Hawks (7/2/21)
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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.
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: July 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
TASKS:
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 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).