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June 2020 Clean It Out

Allison FINISHED
Amanda A FINISHED
Aminko
Angie
Banshee FINISHED
Bonita FINISHED
Celia FINISHED
Chelsea FINISHED
.•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*• FINISHED
Cyndee FINISHED
Daniel FINISHED
DenXXX FINISHED
Dita
Ebb
Ferenc FINISHED
Genevieve FINISHED
Helen FINISHED
Joann FINISHED
Joanna FINISHED
Kay (PhoenixArisen) FINISHED
Kellene FINISHED
Kendra FINISHED
Mave
Sandra FINISHED
Shash FINISHED
Susan A FINISHED
Suzanne
Tari FINISHED

TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Moon Shell Beach - Nancy Thayer - 6/8/20
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Mrs. Jeffries wins the prize - Emily Brightwell - 6/7/20
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Summer Island - Kristen Hannah - 6/15/20
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
Away - Jane Urquhart - 6/3/20
5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Davenport House - Marie Silk - 6/1/20


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).


Duration: June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
5/5-finished June 7, 2020
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
How to Bake a Murder K.J. Emrick 6/2/20
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Shamelessly Adorable Teddy Bear Mysteries #2-Bear Witness to Murder Meg Macy 6/4/20
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
No Filter Heather Day Gilbert 6/1/20
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Thyme to Kill Tegan Maher 6/5/20
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).
Picture Perfect Murder Jenna St. James 6/7/20

Duration: June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
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 Out
Duration: June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
by Diane Kelly 6/19/2020
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
by Maddy Hunter 06/12/2020
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
by Denise Swanson 6/24/2020
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
by Lois Greiman 6/26/2020
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).
by Joanna Campbell Slan 06/15/2020
Duration: June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
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 Out ~ June 2020
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Blood of My Blood by Barry Lyga - 6/14 - on TBR since reading the first book in the series
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Guy on the Left by Kate Stewart - 6/3 - 2nd in Underdogs series
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger - 6/4 - purchased years ago for my kids
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Love Means... No Shame by Andrew Grey - 6/4 - needed an Amish character
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).
Six of Hearts by L.H. Cosway - 6/28 - got free on kindle
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Blood of My Blood by Barry Lyga - 6/14 - on TBR since reading the first book in the series

2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Guy on the Left by Kate Stewart - 6/3 - 2nd in Underdogs series

3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger - 6/4 - purchased years ago for my kids

4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Love Means... No Shame by Andrew Grey - 6/4 - needed an Amish character

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).
Six of Hearts by L.H. Cosway - 6/28 - got free on kindle


Duration: June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
COMPLETE
1. TBR: Heteroflexible by Daryl Banner June 4 ★★★
2. continue series: Jon's Mysteries #3, Jon's Spooky Corpse Conundrum by AJ Sherwood June 6 ★★★★
3. bought: Seeker of Truth by Jordan L. Hawk June 1 ★★★★
4. difficult challenge: U Upside Down by NR Walker June 11 ★★★
5. free: Hello, Heartbreaker by astoryaboutwar June 12 ★★★★★
No RE-READS!

Duration: June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote 6/3/20 - TBR since 1/29/18
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The White House by Roland Smith 6/15/20 - I, Q #2
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Self-Inflicted Wounds: Heartwarming Tales of Epic Humiliation by Aisha Tyler (Title) 6/14/20 - Purchased 4/22/19
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum 6/16/20 Used For Z in A-Z Titles 2019
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).
Wolf, WY by A.F. Henley 6/6/20 - Received as gift.

1. from your TBR - Stuck in Between - Blakely Bennett - 4 JUNE
2. series you have started - Enemy of Mine - Brad Taylor - 12 JUNE
3. bought but have not yet read - Don't Breathe a Word - Christie Craig - 7 JUNE
4. difficult challenge - Untouchable - Jayne Ann Krentz - 20 JUNE
5. free ebook - Haunted Love - Jessica Frances - 19 JUNE






Duration: June 1st, 2020 - June 30th, 2020
5/5




A book related to geography.


Duration: June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
5/5 - FINISHED
TASKS:
The Hungry Ones - Chris Sorensen 6/6/20
Hellbent - Jeff Menapace {Bad Games #3} 6/4/20
The Black Echo - Michael Connelly 6/19/20
Low Carb Yum 5-Ingredient Keto: 120+ Easy Recipes - Lisa MarcAurele 6/4/20 {Needed a title with a number in it.}
Dishabille - Arden Aoide 6/5/20

1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home. Purrder She Wrote. Cate Conte. 6/7/20
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. Murder Wears White Stephanie Blackmoore. 6/5/20
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read. Pecan Pies and Homicides Ellery Adams 6/19/20
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X) Mayhem at the Orient Express. Kylie Logan. 6/5/20 using for letter X in A to Z Title challenge
5. Read one free book from your e-reader. Chocolate Crunch Murder. Susan Gillard 6/8/20

Duration: June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel 6/5/20
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Talking Dirty With the Player by Jackie Ashenden 6/1/20
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Bucked by Cat Johnson 6/18/20
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Zoo City by Lauren Beukes 6/8/20
5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Being Green by Cynthia Sax 6/18/20

Duration: June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
Goal: 5/5
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
They Called Us Enemy by George Takei – 06/02/2020
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Finer Points of Sausage Dogs by Alexander McCall Smith – 06/08/2020
Portuguese Irregular Verbs #2
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini – 06/24/2020
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Untamed by Nora Roberts – 06/02/2020
Spell-Out Challenges - Letter U
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).
Redemption's Edge by Shirleen Davies – 06/06/2020
Welcome Joann, Celia, Tari, Angie, Genevieve, Cyndee, Susan, Daniel, Sandra, Kendra, Chelsea, Banshee, Kellene, Bonita and Ferenc!!

June 2020
TASKS:
Stone Cold Sparks by Cami Checketts (6/4/20)
Worth the Fall by Bria Quinlan (6/3/20)
A Lady's Honor by Laurie Alice Eakes (6/2/20)
The Unlikely Bride by Kimberly Krey (6/5/20)
Ruse & Romance by Suzanne G. Rogers (6/1/20)

Clean It Out
Duration: June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
TASKS:
1.
Mann, George - Doctor Who: Kriegsmaschinen (Engines of War) (June 09, 2020)
2.
VanderMeer, Jeff - Acceptance (June 11, 2020)
3.
Glut, Donald F. - Star Wars™ - Episode V - Das Imperium schlägt zurück: Roman nach dem Drehbuch von Leigh Brackett und Lawrence Kasdan und der Geschichte von George Lucas (Star Wars - Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back) (June 18, 2020)
4.
Adiga, Aravind - Golden Boy (Selection Day) (June 11, 2020)
5.
Correira, Larry - Die Monster, die ich rief (Monster Hunter International) (June 28, 2020)
I didn't think I was going to get this one completed
Clean It Out COMPLETION POST
Duration: June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Alice Broadway18.06.20 - has been on my to-read pile for far too long
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Andrea Camilleri 30.06.20 - I started this series a long time ago
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Wilbur Smith 05.06.20
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
- holly goldberg sloan 21.06.20
5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Sarah Crossan 23.06.20
Clean It Out COMPLETION POST
Duration: June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
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.

5. Read one free book from your e-reader.


Duration: June 1 - June 30, 2020
Read: 2/5
1. Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
2. Never Love a Highlander by Maya Banks
✔️ The Great Railway Bazaar by Paul Theroux (28/6/2020)
4. Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams
✔️ The Bride Test by Helen Hoang (13/6/2020)





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Completed 5/5
TASKS:
✔️1. Read one book from your TBR

✔️2. Read one book from a series you have started

✔️3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read

✔️4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Challenge needing MLB in order in title)

✔️5. Read one free book from your e-reader (library ebook)


June, 2020
Clean It Out
5 out of 5
TASKS:
++1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Cafe by the Sea Jenny Colgan 6-6-20 (from my TBR)
++2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Bad Kitty Goes to the Vet Nick Bruel 6-27-20 (Bad Kitty series)
++3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
The Accident Linwood Barclay 6-6-20
++4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Pete the Cat's World Tour James Dean 6-8-20 (Needed for Series Countdown--a #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).
Incidental Findings: Lessons from My Patients in the Art of Medicine Danielle Ofri 6-13-20 (on my TBR for over a year)

Duration: June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
2/5
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.
The Ersatz Elevator by Lemony Snicket,06/11/20 ****
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.,06/13/20 ****
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).

TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home. - Kick 03.06.20
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. - The Conference of the Birds
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). - The Good Daughter

June 2020 Clean It Out
Duration: June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
Progress: 1 out of 5
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
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home:
The Seduction of the Crimson Rose by Lauren Willig - ***** - 6/8/2020 - 385 Pages
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).


TASKS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Duration: June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
Completed: 5/5
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home: A Song of War: A Novel of Troy by Kate Quinn - 16/6/20
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished: Scrumptious by Rebecca Norinne - 11/6/20
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read: An Eclectic Mix - Volume Nine by A Collection of Short Stories - 7/6/20
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X): Dare: The New Way to End Anxiety and Stop Panic Attacks Fast by Barry McDonagh - 5/6/20
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): Socially Distanced : Voices of a Teacher and Her Students During a World Pandemic by Debi Bober - 8/6/20

Duration: June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Carolina Moon by Nora Roberts 6/6
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
All He Ever Dreamed by Shannon Stacey 6/15
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Ruthless Pride by Naima Simone 6/14
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Until We Touch by Susan Mallery 6/20
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).
Revelations of His Runaway Bride by Kali Anthony 6/12

Clean It Out
June 2020
TASKS:
Stone Cold Sparks by Cami Checketts (6/4/20)
Worth the Fall by Bria Quinlan (6/3/20)
A Lady's Honor by Laurie Alice Eakes (6/2/20)
The Unlikely Bride by Kimberly Krey (6/5/20)
Ruse & Romance by Suzanne G. Rogers (6/1/20)

June 2020 Clean It Out
Completed 5/5
TASKS:
✔️1. Read one book from your TBR

✔️2. Read one book from a series you have started

✔️3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read

✔️4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Challenge needing MLB in order in title)

✔️5. Read one free book from your e-reader (library ebook)


5/5
June 1-June 30
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Idea of Love by Patti Callahan Henry (has been on my TBR list since June 2016)- 6/25/2020
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The Bride Test by Helen Hoang (book 2 of The Kiss Quotient)- 6/28/2020
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
All That's Good: Recovering the Lost Art of Discernment by Hannah Anderson- 6/11/2020
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald (50 States, Set in Iowa)- 6/11/2020
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).
You're Going to Be Okay: Encouraging Truth Your Heart Needs to Hear, Especially on the Hard Days by Holley Gerth- 6/30/2020

Clean It Out
Duration: June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
5/5-finished June 7, 2020
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
How to Bake a Murder K.J. Emrick 6/2/20
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Shamelessly Adorable Teddy Bear Mysteries #2-Bear Witness to Murder Meg Macy 6/4/20
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
No Filter Heather Day Gilbert 6/1/20
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Thyme to Kill Tegan Maher 6/5/20
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).
Picture Perfect Murder Jenna St. James 6/7/20

Duration: June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
COMPLETE
1. TBR: Heteroflexible by Daryl Banner June 4 ★★★
2. continue series: Jon's Mysteries #3, Jon's Spooky Corpse Conundrum by AJ Sherwood June 6 ★★★★
3. bought: Seeker of Truth by Jordan L. Hawk June 1 ★★★★
4. difficult challenge: U Upside Down by NR Walker June 11 ★★★
5. free: Hello, Heartbreaker by astoryaboutwar June 12 ★★★★★

TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
Moon Shell Beach - Nancy Thayer - 6/8/20
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Mrs. Jeffries wins the prize - Emily Brightwell - 6/7/20
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Summer Island - Kristen Hannah - 6/15/20
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge.
Away - Jane Urquhart - 6/3/20
5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Davenport House - Marie Silk - 6/1/20

Clean It Out
Duration: June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
Completed: 5/5
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home: A Song of War: A Novel of Troy by Kate Quinn - 16/6/20
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished: Scrumptious by Rebecca Norinne - 11/6/20
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read: An Eclectic Mix - Volume Nine by A Collection of Short Stories - 7/6/20
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X): Dare: The New Way to End Anxiety and Stop Panic Attacks Fast by Barry McDonagh - 5/6/20
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): Socially Distanced : Voices of a Teacher and Her Students During a World Pandemic by Debi Bober - 8/6/20

Clean It Out
Duration: June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel 6/5/20
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
Talking Dirty With the Player by Jackie Ashenden 6/1/20
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Bucked by Cat Johnson 6/18/20
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
Zoo City by Lauren Beukes 6/8/20
5. Read one free book from your e-reader.
Being Green by Cynthia Sax 6/18/20

Clean It Out
Duration: June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote 6/3/20 - TBR since 1/29/18
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
The White House by Roland Smith 6/15/20 - I, Q #2
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
Self-Inflicted Wounds: Heartwarming Tales of Epic Humiliation by Aisha Tyler (Title) 6/14/20 - Purchased 4/22/19
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum 6/16/20 Used For Z in A-Z Titles 2019
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).
Wolf, WY by A.F. Henley 6/6/20 - Received as gift.
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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: June 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
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).