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I'm doing for another group. It sounds fun.

Please read the following synopsis and use a book cover for each color.


Like death and taxes, there is no escaping color. It is ubiquitous. Yet what does it all mean? Why are people more relaxed in green rooms? Why do weightlifters do their best in blue gyms?

Colors often have different meanings in various cultures. And even in Western societies, the meanings of various colors have changed over the years. But today in the U.S., researchers have generally found the following to be accurate.

Black

Black is the color of authority and power. It is popular in fashion because it makes people appear thinner. It is also stylish and timeless. Black also implies submission. Priests wear black to signify submission to God. Some fashion experts say a woman wearing black implies submission to men. Black outfits can also be overpowering, or make the wearer seem aloof or evil. Villains, such as Dracula, often wear black.

White

Brides wear white to symbolize innocence and purity. White reflects light and is considered a summer color. White is popular in decorating and in fashion because it is light, neutral, and goes with everything. However, white shows dirt and is therefore more difficult to keep clean than other colors. Doctors and nurses wear white to imply sterility.

Red

The most emotionally intense color, red stimulates a faster heartbeat and breathing. It is also the color of love. Red clothing gets noticed and makes the wearer appear heavier. Since it is an extreme color, red clothing might not help people in negotiations or confrontations. Red cars are popular targets for thieves. In decorating, red is usually used as an accent. Decorators say that red furniture should be perfect since it will attract attention.

The most romantic color, pink, is more tranquilizing. Sports teams sometimes paint the locker rooms used by opposing teams bright pink so their opponents will lose energy.

Blue

The color of the sky and the ocean, blue is one of the most popular colors. It causes the opposite reaction as red. Peaceful, tranquil blue causes the body to produce calming chemicals, so it is often used in bedrooms. Blue can also be cold and depressing. Fashion consultants recommend wearing blue to job interviews because it symbolizes loyalty. People are more productive in blue rooms. Studies show weightlifters are able to handle heavier weights in blue gyms.

Green

Currently the most popular decorating color, green symbolizes nature. It is the easiest color on the eye and can improve vision. It is a calming, refreshing color. People waiting to appear on TV sit in "green rooms" to relax. Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients. Brides in the Middle Ages wore green to symbolize fertility. Dark green is masculine, conservative, and implies wealth. However, seamstresses often refuse to use green thread on the eve of a fashion show for fear it will bring bad luck.

Yellow

Cheerful sunny yellow is an attention getter. While it is considered an optimistic color, people lose their tempers more often in yellow rooms, and babies will cry more. It is the most difficult color for the eye to take in, so it can be overpowering if overused. Yellow enhances concentration, hence its use for legal pads. It also speeds metabolism.

Purple

The color of royalty, purple connotes luxury, wealth, and sophistication. It is also feminine and romantic. However, because it is rare in nature, purple can appear artificial.

Brown

Solid, reliable brown is the color of earth and is abundant in nature. Light brown implies genuineness while dark brown is similar to wood or leather. Brown can also be sad and wistful. Men are more apt to say brown is one of their favorite colors.

This sounds fun, think I'll play along. Will post books later.

I'll join :)

Color Challenge
Completed: 7/8

Black
1. Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning 1.18.11
White
2. After by Amy Efaw 1.27.11
Red
3. Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning 1.12.11
Blue
4. Unknown by Rachel Caine 1.5.11
Green
5. Goddess of the Sea by PC Cast 1.9.11
Yellow
6. Prey by Rachel Vincent 3.30.11
Purple
7. Faefever by Karen Marie Moning *1.17.11*
Brown
8. One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost *1.11.11*




DONE!! :)

stephanie wrote: "I'm doing for another group. It sounds fun.

Please read the following synopsis and use a book cover for each color.


Like death and taxes, there is no escaping color. It is ubiquitous. Yet ..."

So do you pick books that have a cover with that color or do you pick books that have content to match the description of the color?

I'm gonna say cover.

Great, just one more question before I commit. How long does the challenge run for? Is it a month, quarter, year?

The other group I'm doing it in has a deadline of june 30. I didn't really pick one for here.

Ok, I'm in.
Color Challenge
1/1/11 - 6/30/11
1/8 completed

1. Black: Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong
2. White: Glimmerglass by Jenna Black
3. Red: Born to Bite by Lynsay Sands - 1/3/11
4. Blue: Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts
5. Green: Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews
6. Yellow: Valley of Silence by Nora Roberts
7. Purple: My Soul to Keep by Rachel Vincent
8. Brown: Wicked Enchantment by Anya Bast

Black:
Brown:
Red:
orange:
Blue:
Turquoise:
Pink:
Yellow:
White:
Green:
Purple:

I forgot purple!:

Oops, forgot to post my list.


3/8 Done

1. Black: Vixen by Jillian Larkin
2. Brown: Midnight Alley by Rachel Caine 1/30/11
3. Red: Evernight by Claudia Gray 1/19/11
4.Blue: Reign or Shine by Michelle Rowen 5/3/11
5. Yellow: Lemon Tart by Josi S. Kilpack
6. White: Never Been Witched by Annette Blair
7. Green: A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton
8. Purple: Sweet Trouble by Susan Mallery

Colour Challenge 8 / 8 DONE!
January 1 - June 30, 2011



Black: Awakened, PC Cast FEB 7/2011
White: Another One Bites the Dust, Jennifer Rardin JAN 10/2011
Red: Red Handed, Gena Showalter FEB 4/2011
Blue: Awaken Me Darkly, Gena Showalter JAN 16/2011
Green: Archangels' Consort, Nalini Singh FEB 11/2011
Yellow: City of Bones, Cassandra Clare JAN 3/2011
Purple: Enslave Me Sweetly, Gena Showalter JAN 27/2011
Brown: Shadowfever, Karen Marie Moning FEB 9/2011

I'm in :) I'll figure the books out as I go.

1. Black:
2. White:
3. Red:
4. Blue:
5. Green:
6. Yellow:
7. Purple:
8. Brown:

I'm In.

February 18, 2011 - June 30, 2011

0/8 Done

1. Black:
2. White:
3. Red:
4. Blue:
5. Green:
6. Yellow:
7. Purple:
8. Brown:

Inever noticed this one before. I'll play.

Color Challenge
1/1/11 - 6/30/11
6/8 completed

1. Black: Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong
2. White: Bachelor on the Prowl by Kasey Michaels - 2/5/11
3. Red: Born to Bite by Lynsay Sands - 1/3/11
4. Blue: Fired Up by Jayne Ann Krentz - 2/13/11
5. Green: Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews - 2/4/11
6. Yellow: Valley of Silence by Nora Roberts
7. Purple: My Soul to Keep by Rachel Vincent - 2/20/11
8. Brown: Wicked Enchantment by Anya Bast - 1/10/11

1. Black:
2. White:
3. Red:
4. Blue:She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb
5. Green:
6. Yellow:A Red Herring Without Mustard by Alan Bradley
7. Purple:Faefever by Karen Marie Moning
8. Brown:

Love this idea. Here is what I have so far


Colour Challenge

Date Started: Jan 1st 2011
Date Finishing: June 30th 2011
Competed: 5\8


Black



White


Red


Blue



Green



Yellow


Purple


Brown

I'm in. I will post my choices later and will keep the date of June 30.

I'm in.

Black: XVI; by Julia Karr **** read: March 5th
White: Jump!; by Jilly Cooper **** read: March 19 - 21
Red: Blood Secrets; by Vivi Anna *** read: March 9
Blue: Switched; by Amanda Hocking *** read: march 11
Green: A Walk in the Woods; by Bill Bryson **** read: March 2nd
Yellow: City of Bones; by Cassandra Clare *** read: March 25
Purple: Lisa & Co; by Jilly Cooper *** read: March 27
Brown:

Good luck girls!

NBRC Color Challenge
Ends June 1, 2011

1. Black: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles 3/7/11
2. White:
3. Red:
4. Blue:
5. Green:
6. Yellow:
7. Purple:Lip Service by Susan Mallery 3/5/11
8. Brown:

Oh I love this!!

1. Black: 4/2

2. White: 3/23

3. Red:

4. Blue: 3/10

5. Green: 3/9

6. Yellow:

7. Purple: 3/21

8. Brown: 3/30

This is my tentative list. I've added extra books to each, just to give me more choices for each color.

Color Challenge
Mar 1 - Jun 30

1. Black: Demon Song by Cat Adams; Grave Witch by Kalaya Price; Killing Rocks by D. D. Brant
2. White: Wolfsbane by Patricia Briggs; Along Came a Demon by Linda Welch
3. Red: Red Hot Fury by Kasey MacKenzie: Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon
4. Blue: Highborn by Yvonne Navarro; Afterlight by Elle Jasper
5. Green: Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh
6. Yellow: Personal Demons by Lisa Desrochers; Firewalker by Allyson James
7. Purple: Taken By the Others by Jess Haines; Nightshade by Andrea Cremer
8. Brown:Pagan by Christina Stoke

Color Challenge
1/1/11 - 6/30/11
8/8 completed. Done!

1. Black: The Demon You Know by Christine Warren - 3/16/11
2. White: Bachelor on the Prowl by Kasey Michaels - 2/5/11
3. Red: Born to Bite by Lynsay Sands - 1/3/11
4. Blue: Fired Up by Jayne Ann Krentz - 2/13/11
5. Green: Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews - 2/4/11
6. Yellow: Valley of Silence by Nora Roberts - 3/21/11
7. Purple: My Soul to Keep by Rachel Vincent - 2/20/11
8. Brown: Wicked Enchantment by Anya Bast - 1/10/11

Finished

NBRC Color Challenge
Jan 1st to June 30th 2011
8/8 Finished

Black:Beastly by Alex Flinn(02/03)
White:First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones(23/02)
Red:Twelve Wicked Nights by Nadia Aidan(05/02)
Blue:Nightshade by Michelle Rowen(17/01)
Green: Switched by Amanda Hocking(13/03)
Yellow:I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore(11/03)
Purple:Dragon Warrior by Janet Chapman(11/02)
Brown:Friday Night Bites by Chloe Neill(20/01)

Cover Color Challenge
3/24/11 to 6/30/11
Completed: 4/13/11

Black

White

Red

Blue

Green

Yellow

Purple

Brown

Congratulations on finishing!

Kat, What did you think of Nightshade? I'm trying to decide if I should buy it or see if my library has it.

I'm gonna give this a shot...

Cover Color Challenge
3/24 to 6/30

1.Black-Crescendo By Becca Fitzpatrick
2.White- Hot Blooded By Christine Feehan
3.Red- One silent night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
4.Blue- Blue Moon By Laurell K. Hamilton
5.Green- Narcissus in Chaiins By Laurell K. Hamilton
6.yellow- Acheron By Sherrrilyn Kenyon
7.Purple-Hunting Grouund By Patricia Briggs
8.Brown- Haunted by your Touch by Jeaniene Frost

Sans I Loved Nightshade. It was My first 5 star read of the year and I would recommend it to anybody who asks about it. I also just finished Primal which has a short Nightshade story in it that is also a 5 star read. I totally love this series and can't wait until Bloodlust comes out in July! Hope this was helpful :D

That's exactly the kind of feedback that's helpful! I loved The Demon In Me and was hoping Rowen's other books might be just as good. I'll go ahead and buy Nightshade. Thank you!

Your Welcome :D Hope you enjoy it!

I'm gonna give this a shot...

Cover Color Challenge
3/24 to 6/30

1.Black-Crescendo By Becca Fitzpatrick
2.White- Hot Blooded By Christine Feehan
3.Red- One silent night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
4.Blue- Blue Moon By Laurell K. Hamilton
5.Green- Narcissus in Chaiins By Laurell K. Hamilton
6.yellow- Acheron By Sherrrilyn Kenyon
7.Purple-Hunting Grouund By Patricia Briggs*** 3/26
8.Brown- Haunted by your Touch by Jeaniene Frost

NBRC Color Challenge
Ends June 1, 2011

1. Black: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles 3/7/11
2. White:
3. Red: Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris 3/13/11
4. Blue:Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan 3/28/11
5. Green: Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen 3/23/11
6. Yellow:
7. Purple:Lip Service by Susan Mallery 3/5/11
8. Brown:

Updating mine

Color Challenge!

3/11 - 6/30/11

1. Black : 4/2

2. White : 3/23

3. Red:

4. Blue : 3/10/11

5. Green : Finished - 3/9/11

6. Yellow : 4/12

7. Purple : 3/21

8. Brown: 3/30

making switch

I'm gonna give this a shot...

Cover Color Challenge
3/24 to 6/30

1.Black-Crescendo By Becca Fitzpatrick
2.White- Iron King by
3.Red- One silent night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
4.Blue- Blue Moon By Laurell K. Hamilton
5.Green- Narcissus in Chaiins By Laurell K. Hamilton
6.yellow- Acheron By Sherrrilyn Kenyon
7.Purple-Hunting Grouund By Patricia Briggs*** 3/26
8.Brown- Haunted by your Touch by Jeaniene Frost

NBRC Color Challenge
Ends June 1, 2011

1. Black: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles 3/7/11
2. White: The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin 4/13/11
3. Red: Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris 3/13/11
4. Blue:Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan 3/28/11
5. Green: Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen 3/23/11
6. Yellow:
7. Purple:Lip Service by Susan Mallery 3/5/11
8. Brown:

Duration: April 12 - September 12, 2011

READ: 3/10
Black: The Fallen: Raziel - Kristina Douglas
White: Glimmerglass - Jenna Black
Red: Acts of Mercy - Mariah Stewart
Blue: Bled Dry - Erin McCarthy
Green: Born of Night - Sherrilyn Kenyon 4/17
Yellow: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg Larsson
Purple: The Unfortunate Miss Fortunes - Jennifer Crusie
Brown: One Foot in the Grave - Jeaniene Frost
Orange: Promises in Death - J.D. Robb 4/20
Pink: The Iron Queen - Julie Kagawa 4/12

Color Challenge
Mar 1 - Jun 30
Completed 8 of 8

Please note that I changed out some books from my previously posted list. I had a hard time deciding which books to read!

1. Black: Grave Witch by Kalaya Price; 3/21
2. White: The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa; 3/23
3. Red: Fated by Rebecca Zanetti; 3/20
4. Blue: Highborn by Yvonne Navarro; 3/18
5. Green: Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh; 4/9
6. Yellow: Personal Demons by Lisa Desrochers;4/6
7. Purple: Nightshade by Andrea Cremer; 4/25>
8. Brown:Pagan by Christina Stoke;3/20

I love these.


April 29-June 30

1. Black: Strings Attached 5/1
2. White: Leaving the World 5/15
3.Red: Kitty Takes a Holiday 5/4
4. Blue: A Visit from the Goon Squad 6/12
5. Green: Hexbound 5/8
6. Yellow: The Year We Were Famous 5/8
7. Purple: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
8. Brown: The True Meaning of Smekday 5/20

DONE!

Color Challenge!

3/11 - 6/30/11

1. Black : 4/2

2. White : 3/23

3. Red : 4/19

4. Blue : 3/10/11

5. Green : Finished - 3/9/11

6. Yellow : 4/12

7. Purple : 3/21

8. Brown: 3/30

This looks like fun!

Color Challenge:




Black - Sharp Objects, by Gillian Flynn

White - The Weird Sisters, by Eleanor Brown - 5/1/11

Red - The Fiery Cross, by Diana Gabaldon - 3/20/11

Blue - Outside In (Insiders #2), by Maria V. Snyder - 5/30/11

Green - Clan of the Cave Bear, by Jean M. Auel

Yellow/Orange - Whiskey Sour, by J.A. Konrath

Purple - Faefever (Fever #3), by Karen Marie Moning - 2/16/11

Brown - Pillars of the Earth, by Ken Follett - 3/19/11

READ: 9/10
Black: The Perfect Couple - Brenda Novak 5/25
White: Glimmerglass - Jenna Black 4/29
Red: Ashes of Midnight - Lara Adrian 4/28
Blue: Ice - Stephanie Rowe 5/16
Green: Born of Night - Sherrilyn Kenyon 4/17
Yellow: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg Larsson
Purple: The Unfortunate Miss Fortunes - Jennifer Crusie 5/13
Brown: One Foot in the Grave - Jeaniene Frost 5/20
Orange: Promises in Death - J.D. Robb 4/20
Pink: The Iron Queen - Julie Kagawa 4/12

Color Challenge
Start: March 16th, 2010
Complete: 3/8

Black: White: Red: Blue: Green: Yellow: Purple: Brown:

NBRC Color Challenge
Ends June 1, 2011

1. Black: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles 3/7/11
2. White: The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin 4/13/11
3. Red: Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris 3/13/11
4. Blue:Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan 3/28/11
5. Green: Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen 3/23/11
6. Yellow:
7. Purple:Lip Service by Susan Mallery 3/5/11
8. Brown: Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire 5/8/11

Done!


1. Black: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles 3/7/11
2. White: The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin 4/13/11
3. Red: Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris 3/13/11
4. Blue:Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan 3/28/11
5. Green: Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen 3/23/11
6. Yellow: Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich 5/30/11
7. Purple:Lip Service by Susan Mallery 3/5/11
8. Brown: Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire 5/8/11

READ: 10/10
Black: The Perfect Couple - Brenda Novak 5/25
White: Glimmerglass - Jenna Black 4/29
Red: Ashes of Midnight - Lara Adrian 4/28
Blue: Ice - Stephanie Rowe 5/16
Green: Born of Night - Sherrilyn Kenyon 4/17
Yellow: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg Larsson 6/19
Purple: The Unfortunate Miss Fortunes - Jennifer Crusie 5/13
Brown: One Foot in the Grave - Jeaniene Frost 5/20
Orange: Promises in Death - J.D. Robb 4/20
Pink: The Iron Queen - Julie Kagawa 4/12

Color Challenge - Completed - August 10, 2011

Start: July 19, 2011
End: August 19, 2011

(12/12)

Black: Agnes Grey by Anne Brontë (7/19)
Grey: Evil at Heart by Chelsea Cain (7/19)
White: Dirty by Megan Hart (7/31)
Brown: The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff (8/10)
Red: A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle (8/3)
Orange: Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life by Bryan Lee O'Malley (8/5)
Yellow: Fingerprints #1: Gifted Touch by Melinda Metz (7/20)
Green: The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale (7/29)
Turquoise: Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli (8/1)
Blue: The Night Season (Gretchen Lowell, #4) by Chelsea Cain (7/24)
Purple: Silk Is for Seduction by Loretta Chase (7/31)
Pink: Scott Pilgrim and the Infinite Sadness by Bryan Lee O'Malley (8/6)

I'd like to do this one! I did this one in another group..but we also used orange and pink in the colour scheme.. have to search my bookshelves now for all those colours!

Black..Tiger's Curse..Collen Houck (9 Jan)
Grey..Divergent..Veronica Roth(book 1)(30 April)
White..The Bronze Horseman..Paullina Simons(book 1)(19 April)
Red..At Home: A Short History of Private Life..Bill Bryson (14 Jan)
Pink..The Lost Flamingoes of Bombay..Siddarth Dhanvant Shanghvi(18 March)
Orange..A Good Indian Wife..Anne Cherian(2 July)
Yellow..Murder on the Eiffel Tower..Claude Izner(book 1)(22 March)
Green..An Echo in the Bone..Diana Gabaldon(book 7)(29 March)(paperback)
Blue..Threading the Needle..Marie Bostwick(Cobbled Court Quilts series 4)(17 Jan)
Purple..Midnight on Julia Street..Ciji Ware(3 Apr)
Turquoise..The Lost Hero..Rick Riordan(book 1)(12 July)
Brown..The Fire Rose..Mercedes Lackey(book 1)(7 Nov)



I am doing this challenge AGAIN! :) 2013-2014April

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