Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Want to try a new challenge with me?

It took me a while to gather the courage to "invent" a reading challenge of my own, and a little while longer to concoct the categories and "rules", but I finally decided to give this one a try.

We all know the 4 basic elements (earth, water, fire and air), why don't we also try and find books that could fit them (very loosely).

Title: (Read) The 4 Elements
Duration: July 1 - December 31, 2011
Categories: cover/setting/character
Books to read: 4, 8, 12 or 16

EARTH

1. Cover:
   1.1 Read a book with a predominately green or brown cover.
   1.2 Read a book with a field, forest/greenery/thick foliage (jungle, meadow etc.) or sandy dunes/desert on its cover (it has to be a predominant feature!).

2. Setting:
   2.1 Read a book set on a farm or ranch, in the forest/jungle, in the desert or in northern countries (Northern hemisphere for those living in the southern one, Scandinavia, Russia, Canada, northern USA etc.).
   2.2 Read a book set in winter.

3. Character:
   3.1 Read a book featuring a heroine that is a mother or grandmother.
   3.2 Read a book featuring a heroine that is a cook, chef and/or baker.
   3.3 Read a book with a main character that is a potter, speleologist or works with rocks, minerals or crystals.
   3.4 Read a book with a main character that is a “protector” (police officer, bodyguard etc.).
   3.5 Read a book with a passive heroine (kick-ass chicks need not apply).

WATER

1. Cover:
   1.1 Read a book with a predominately blue or black cover.
   1.2 Read a book with a body of water (sea, lake, river etc.), fountain/cascade/etc., or a rainy-scene on its cover (it has to be a predominant feature!).

2. Setting:
   2.1 Read a book set on (or beside) a sea or lake, on an island or in the “western” countries (a western/American frontier historical is allowed, though not encouraged).
   2.2 Read a book set in autumn.

3. Character:
   3.1 Read a book with a main character that works with/in water (marine biologist, diver, ship captain, Coast Guard officer, sailor etc.).
   3.2 Read a book with a main character that is in the “cleaning” profession (laundress, cleaning lady, owns a dry cleaning business etc.) or is an entrepreneur, business tycoon etc.
   3.3 Read a book with a strong heroine.

FIRE

1. Cover:
   1.1 Read a book with a predominately red, orange, pink or purple cover.
   1.2 Read a book with a fire on cover (it has to be a predominant feature!).
   1.3 Read a book with a firefighter/fire-engine on cover.

2. Setting:
   2.1 Read a book set in a fire house or any other setting associate with firefighters and fire (smack in the middle of a wild fire, for example) or in the southern countries (Southern hemisphere for those living in northern one, Latin America, Africa, southern USA states etc.).
   2.2 Read a book set in summer.

3. Character:
   3.1 Read a book with a main character that is a fireman, arson investigator etc.
   3.2 Read a book with a strong hero (the more Alpha the better).
   3.3 Read an erotic book.
   3.4 Read a young adult book.

AIR

1. Cover:
   1.1 Read a book with a predominately yellow, white or light-blue cover.
   1.2 Read a book with the sky, wind/twister etc. on cover (it has to be a predominant feature!).
   1.3 Read a book with a plane/pilot, balloon etc. on cover.

2. Setting:
   2.1 Read a book set on a plane, high in the mountains or in the East (middle-East or far-East).
   2.2 Read a book set in spring.

3. Character:
   3.1 Read a book with a main character that is a pilot, airman, parachute, sky-diver, world-traveler/globetrotter etc. or a braniac, scientist, science teacher, intellectual etc.
   3.2 Read a book with a passive hero (Beta all the way).
   3.3 Read a second-chances book.

BONUS : TITLE&COVER CONCOCTION—read a book where an element is repeated both on cover and in the title)
   EARTH—field, forest/greenery/thick foliage or sandy dunes/desert on cover and word “EARTH” in the title
   WATER—body of water, fountain, rainy scene etc. on cover and word “WATER” in the title
   FIRE—fire, firefighter, fire-engine on cover and word “FIRE” in the title
   AIR—sky, wind, plane/pilot, balloon etc. on cover and word “AIR” in the title


You can mix and match in the category department or you can do only the bonus (but the minimum required is still 4 books). Here are the "difficulty levels".

Apprentice (4 books): read one book for each element (one category per element)
Concoctionist (8 books): read two books for each element (two—different!—categories per element, no repeating)
Transmuter (12 books): read three books for each element (all three categories in an element - one book for each category)

Alchemist (4 books): read all four bonus books

Master Alchemist (8 books): (apprentice + alchemist) read one book for each element and the four bonus books
Grand Alchemist (12 books): (concoctionist + achemist) read two books for each element and the four bonus books

And for the really sturdy types...
Genius Alchemist (16 books): (transmuter + alchemist) read three books for each element (a book for each category) and the four bonus books

"Rules":
- ebooks, audiobooks, paperback, hardcovers are allowed (but let's keep the page-count above 70 pages - print or digital, shall we?)
- re-reads are fine if you actually re-read the whole book (no skipping the annoying parts)
- no repeating books between elements (or categories for that matter) - each element/category has to have an "unique" book

Did I forget anything? Let me know...And if there's something "iffy" ask away.

I really hope you'll join me in reading the four elements.

For those searching for suggestions for books to fit the categories, you can browse here.

Hey Mojca, great categories for your first challenge. Loving it. I'm in.

It is difficult choosing which level though :( I think I will go for Transmuter or the Genius Alchemist(depending if I can get the all the four books for Bonus!)

Hey, Vi, thanks for stopping by, I was afraid I would be by my lonesome here.

As for the difficulty level. I'd suggest to start with the easier one and then upgrade. That's what I'll do.

Well, I cannot resist a challenge, even if I'm the one who made it up. ;)
And I cannot resist making such a challenge challenging, so I'm aiming for the big leagues and going for the Genius Alchemist level. Let's see, how it goes.

List (as always) subject to change...

0/16

EARTH
1.1 - predominately green or brown cover: Calista's Men by Jori Strong
2.1 - farm/forest/desert/North setting: Dead Ringer by Mary Burton (also set in Alaska)
3.5 - passive heroine: Hotter Than Wildfire by Lisa Marie Rice



WATER
1.1 - predominately blue or black cover: French Twist by Roxanne St. Claire
2.1 - "water"/island/West setting: Tropical Getaway by Roxanne St. Claire (isle of St. Barts)
3.3 - strong heroine: Don't Look Now by Linda Lael Miller



FIRE
1.1 - predominately red, orange, pink or purple cover: Deadly Dreams by Kylie Brant
2.1 - "fire"/South setting: One Last Look by Linda Lael Miller (set also in Arizona and Mexico)
3.1 - firefighter/arson investigator/etc. character: Blue Smoke by Nora Roberts



AIR
1.1 - predominately yellow, white or light-blue cover: Never Look Back by Linda Lael Miller
2.1 - plane/mountains/East setting: TBD
OR
2.2 - spring setting: TBD
3.3 - second chances: Gabriel's Mate by Tina Folsom

?

BONUS:
EARTH: The Pillars of the *Earth* by Ken Follett
WATER: *Water* Bound by Christine Feehan
FIRE: Chasing *Fire* by Nora Roberts
AIR: Love in the *Air* by James Collins

i'll probably be in but won't be starting until after august when my huge exam for my phd is done - so i'll wait to sign up

Hmmmmmm Interesting Challenge! Let me look into this more before I commit.

Dee wrote: "i'll probably be in but won't be starting until after august when my huge exam for my phd is done - so i'll wait to sign up"

It lasts for 6 months, Dee (until the end of the year), so you'll have plenty of time to do it. And the "littlest" difficulty is for only 4 books.

No pressure. ;)

Shell wrote: "Hmmmmmm Interesting Challenge! Let me look into this more before I commit."

Look as long as you like, Shell.
And there's no "commitment" involved. There's absolutely not pressure in finishing any of the difficulty levels. Reading is supposed to be fun, right?

Though, some of those categories are pretty easy. ;)

Great challenge, Mojca! I'll definitely do my best to participate.

Mojca, question: What is a western country exactly? Being in the East, most of the books (for me) are set in the west. Does that sound right? And can beach be considered a "water" word?

Yep, "western" countries are considered exactly that. Anything west of you, but not a neighboring country or a western country on the same continent.

Example: if you live in Europe, the American continent would constitute a "western" country; Asia = Europe (or western Europe if you're in Russia or any Asian country neighboring Europe), America; same for Australia etc.

I tried to be as clear as possible as far as “compass directions” explanations went, but I found West the most tricky.

READ: 2/16 (Genius Alchemist)
EARTH
Cover 1.2: The Land of Painted Caves - Jean Auel
Setting 2.1: High Country Bride (McKettrick Cowboys, #1) - Linda Lael Miller
Character 3.1: Amazon Ink - Lori Devoti
Bonus: The Book of Earth - Marjorie Kellogg


WATER
Cover 1.2: Deep Kiss of Winter - Kresley Cole/Gena Showalter
Setting 2.1: Tsunami Blue - Gayle Williams
Character 3.3: Vanished - Kat Richardson
Bonus: Silent Waters - Jan Coffey


FIRE
Cover 1.2: Burning Alive - Shannon Butcher
Setting 2.1: Hidden Fire - Jo Davis
Character 3.4: Torment - Lauren Kate 7/2
BONUS: Born of Fire - Sherrilyn Kenyon


AIR
Cover 1.2: Ill Wind - Rachel Caine 7/4
Setting 2.1: On Bear Mountain - Deborah Smith
Character 3.1: Gideon's Sword - Preston/Child
BONUS: TBD

I'm in, will post as I go!

Earth
Cover:
Setting: Katherine Long - Olkahoma Gold
Character: J. Mark Bertrand - Back on Murder
BONUS:

Water
Cover:
Setting: Ngaio Marsh - Singing in the Shrouds
Character: Karen Rose - Die for Me
BONUS:

Fire
Cover: Sandra Hill - Tall, Dark and Cajun
Setting:
Character:
BONUS:

Air
Cover: Sandra Brown - White Hot
Setting: Linda Howard - Up Close and Dangerous
Character:
BONUS:

Can the books be part of other challanges? I know in most cases this is acceptable but I wanted to double check before I start picking my books :) Thanks

Genius Alchemist :) I am so in!!!

Lauren wrote: "Can the books be part of other challanges? I know in most cases this is acceptable but I wanted to double check before I start picking my books :) Thanks"

Of course, Lauren.

Mojca - do you want to start a thread for suggestions or the like? or happy to just do it here

Good idea, Dee...the suggestion thread is up and running.

im in and I will post as I go

I'm in. :)

Genius Alchemist
6/16 read

Earth:
1. Cover - The Letter Z - 7/2
2. Setting - Bareback Cowboy - 7/3
3. Character - The White Knight - 7/1
BONUS - Salt of the…Earth

Water:
1. Cover - Letting Go - 7/3
2. Setting - Transit
3. Character - Why Nileas Loved the Sea
BONUS - The Valde: Water

Fire:
1. Cover - The Pro
2. Setting - Nice: Joys of the Season, An On Fire Christmas
3. Character - Man Candy
BONUS - On Fire II: Still Burning

Air:
1. Cover - Dream Mate - 7/1
2. Setting - Spring
3. Character - Hue, Tint and Shade - 7/2
BONUS - Dance Upon the Air

I really should not join another challenge, but I like this one, so i'm in for 12 books.

Read 9/12

Preliminary list:

Earth:
1.1 cover: Zombies Sold Separately
2.1 Setting: A Flash of Hex
3.1 Character: Amazon Ink



Water
1.1 Cover: Infernal Affairs
2.1 Setting: One Salt Sea
3.3 Character:Blood Wyne



Fire
1.2 Cover: Firewalker
2.1 Setting: Spider's Bite
3.2 Character: Archangel's Blade



Air
1.2 Cover: Stormwalker
2.1 Setting: Night Watch
3.3 Character: Ghost Story

I'm in for Concoctionist to start.

July 1 - Dec 31, 2011

2/8 Finished

EARTH
2.1 Setting: The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf
3.4 Character:When You Dare


WATER
1.2 Cover: Mercy 3 stars July 17, 2011
3.1 Character:Undertow


FIRE

1.1 Cover: Maybe This Time
3.1 Character: Wild Heat


AIR

1.1 Cover: Vision in White 3 stars July 16, 2011
3.3 Character:Second Chance

I'm in. Will have to pick my books later when I have a computer that works. I'm not sure how many I'll aim for, but I'm an overachiever so I'm sure it will be the Genius Alchemist level. LOL

Great challenge, Mojca. I'm in but probably only in as an Apprentice. I'll post as I go.

I'm going to try for Concoctionist level.

Fun challenge Mojca- I'm in for Concoctionist :)
1/8 Completed

Earth-
2.1-Setting- Chasin' Eight
3.1-Character- Housewife for Rent/Husband for Hire

Water-
1.1-Cover- Fade
2.1-Setting- Beauty Queens

Fire-
1.1-Cover- Mistress of the Night
3.4-YA- Hush, Hush 7/2

Air-
1.2-Cover with sky- Sno Ho
3.2-Character- The Ghost on My Couch

Very interesting challenge...I'll have to figure out books before I decide what I want to do!!

I'm a sucker for challenges, and this one sounds like fun! Count me in. I'll go for Concoctionist. Will post as I go.

The 4 Elements

Duration: July 1 - Dec 31, 2011

Level: Genius Alchemist

Complete: 16/16

Earth

✔Cover: Brown - Truthseeker by C.E. Murphy ★★★★ Oct 27, 2011
✔Setting: Winter - Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting ★★★★ Aug 11, 2011
✔Character: Protector - Servant: The Acceptance by LL Foster ★★★★ Aug 29, 2011
✔BONUS:Heaven and Earth by Nora Roberts ★★★ Nov 16, 2011


Water

✔Cover: Black - Freefall by Mindi Scott ★★★★ Jul 10, 2011
✔Setting: set on (or beside) a sea or lake - And One Last Thing ... by Molly Harper ★★★.5 Jul 5, 2011
✔Character:Shakespeare's Trollop by Charlaine Harris ★★★★★ Nov 17, 2011
✔BONUS:Troubled Waters by Sharon Shinn ★★★★ Nov 03, 2011


Fire

✔Cover: Purple - Nightshade by Andrea Cremer ★★★ Jul 8, 2011
✔Setting: in the middle of a wild fireThe Gathering by Kelley Armstrong ★★★★ Aug 13, 2011
✔Character: YA book - Huntress by Malinda Lo ★★★★ Jul 22, 2011
✔BONUS:Trial by Fire by Jo Davis ★★★ Oct 08, 2011


Air

✔Cover: White - Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion ★★★ Aug 16, 2011
✔Setting: "East" - Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles ★★★★ Nov 20, 2011
✔Character: Second chances - Sun, Sand, Sex by Linda Lael Miller, Jennifer Apodaca, Shelley Laurenston ★★★ Jul 23, 2011
✔BONUS:Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts ★★★★ Oct 07, 2011

0/16

Earth
Cover:Storms Interlude by Vonnie Davis 8/6
Setting: Home Sweet Texas Home by Caroline Clemmens 7/4
Character: Three Reasons Why by Mari Carr 7/14
BONUS: Shattered by Joan Jonston 9/1


Water
Cover: Desire by Amanda Quick 7/13
Setting: Take Me by Bella Andre 7/23
Character: Italian Boss, Housekeeper Bride by Sharon Kendrick 7/12
BONUS: Adrift by Amber Skyze 8/15


Fire
Cover: Pleasure Bound by Opal Carew 7/20
Setting:Up a Dry Creek by Avery Flynn 7/21
Character: Flashback by Jill Shalvis 8/3
BONUS: Trial by Fire by Jo Davis 7/22


Air
Cover: Glass Angels by Karen Wiesner
Setting: Too Hot to Touch by Louisa Ewards
Character: Up closse and Personal by Linda Howard
BONUS:

Sounds like a fun challenge. I have to think about joining in on the fun.

The 4 Elements Challenge
July 1 - December 31, 2011

Genius Alchemist

Completed

Earth

1.1 Retribution by Sherrilyn Kenyon 12.21.11
2.1 Single White Vampire by Lynsay Sands 07.13.11
3.1 The Defiant Hero by Suzanne Brockmann 12.23.11
Bonus The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett 12.28.11




Water

1.1 You and No Other by Cathy Maxwell 12.28.11
2.1 Sea Lord by Virginia Kantra 08.18.11
3.1 Sleeping with the Fishes by MaryJanice Davidson 08.12.11
Bonus Fish Out of Water by MaryJanice Davidson 10.06.11




Fire

1.1 Bitten by Kelley Armstrong 07.19.11
2.1 French Quarter by Lacey Alexander 09.15.11
3.3 Delicious by Shayla Black 11.20.11
Bonus Playing with Fire by Katie MacAlister 08.08.11




Air

1.1 Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh 09.11.11
2.1 Master of the Abyss by Cherise Sinclair 09.14.11
3.3 Ravished by Amanda Quick 09.02.11
Bonus Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones 11.28.11

Great concept, Mojca.

I'm going to move this to the 'Other Challenge' folder.

Woohoo! Thanks, Yz.

Hey Mojca - sounds fun! I'm in as either an apprentice or concoctionist. I'll work it out over the new few days :)

(For some reason when I saw this the other day I thought The Four Elements was a buddy read book, so hadn't opened the thread!!)

im in...i will go with Transmuter (12 books):

Duration: July 1 - December 31, 2011

10/12

EARTH
1. Cover:Read a book with a predominately green or brown cover - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
2. Setting:Read a book set on a farm or ranch, in the forest/jungle, in the desert or in northern countries (Northern hemisphere for those living in the southern one, Scandinavia, Russia, Canada, northern USA etc.). - Unveiled 09/24 *****
3. Character:Read a book with a main character that is a “protector” -


WATER
1. Cover:Read a book with a predominately blue or black cover - Blue Moon 07/05 **
2. Setting:Read a book set on (or beside) a sea or lake, on an island or in the “western” countries (a western/American frontier historical is allowed, though not encouraged) - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 07/06/ ****
3. Character:Read a book with a strong heroine - Halfway to the Grave 07/19 *****


FIRE
1. Cover:Read a book with a predominately red, orange, pink or purple cover - Shadowland 07/20 ***
2. Setting:Read a book set in summer - City of Bones 07/30 ***
3. Character: Read a young adult book - Hex Hall 09/06 *****


AIR
1. Cover:Read a book with a predominately yellow, white or light-blue cover - Darkly Dreaming Dexter 08/09 ****
2. Setting:Read a book set in spring - My Blood Approves 09/04 **
3.Character:Read a book with a main character that is a pilot, airman, parachute, sky-diver, world-traveler/globetrotter etc. or a braniac, scientist, science teacher, intellectual etc -Goddess of the Sea 07/11 *****

I'm definitely in. Will choose the categories in a few days.

I'm in! At a friend's house so will post later. Great challenge! :)

~ Genius Alchemist ~ - Updated 8/10/11

11/16

EARTH
✔ Cover: 1.1 – green/brown cover: Twisted Creek, by Jodi Thomas ★★★★✩ PB 7/2
✔ Setting: 2.1 – set on a ranch: The Tenderfoot Bride, by Cheryl St.John ★★★★½ PB 7/29
✔Character: 3.4 – police officer: The Babes in the Wood, by Ruth Rendell ★★★☆☆ OD audio 7/2
Bonus: Heaven and Earth, by Nora Roberts OD audio


WATER
✔ Cover: 1.1 – blue cover: One Whisper Away, by Emma Wildes★★★★✩ PB 7/24
✔ Setting: 2.1 – "water"/lake/setting: Honor's Splendour, by Julie Garwood ★★★★½ PB 7/17
✔ Character: 3.3 – strong heroine: The Bride, by Julie Garwood ★★★★★ MyiLibrary audio 7/30
Bonus: Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen OD audio
or Water Bound, by Christine Feehan OD audio
or Watership Down, by Richard Adams


FIRE
✔Cover: 1.1 – pink cover: Sugar Daddy, by Lisa Kleypas ★★★★★ OD audio 8/6
✔ Setting: 2.2 – set in summer: The Journey Home , by Linda Ford; ★★★★☆ Kindle 7/22
Character: 3.1 – firefighter/arson investigator: Blue Smoke, Nora Roberts OD audio
✔ Bonus: Chasing Fire, by Nora Roberts ★★★★ ½ OD audio 7/25


AIR
✔Cover: 1.1 – yellow cover: A Clash of Kings, by George R.R. Martin ★★★★★ PB 7/21
✔Setting: 2.2 – set in spring: Caroline and the Raider, by Linda Lael Miller★★★★½ PB 7/28
Character: 3.1 – world-traveler/globetrotter: Scoundrel, by Zoe Archer (PB)
Bonus: Dance Upon the Air, by Nora Roberts OD audio

The 4 Elements
July 1 - December 31, 2011
4/12

Genius Alchemist

EARTH
1. Cover: 1.1 brown cover: Warrior by Angela Knight 7/6 (4)
2. Setting:
3. Character: Passive Heroine: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 7/6 (4)

TBD

WATER
1. Cover: 1.1 Blue/black Cover: Devil May Cry by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2. Setting: 2.1 Set in FL's Gulf Coast Engaged to the Sheik by Sue Swift 7/3 (3)
3. Character:



FIRE
1. Cover: 1.1 Red cover: The Accidental Demon Slayer by Angie Fox
2. Setting:
3. Character: 3.4 YA book: – I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore 7/2 (4)

TBD

AIR
1. Cover:
2. Setting:
3. Character:

The Four Elements
Duration: July 1 - December 31, 2011
Categories: cover/setting/character
Goal: Genius Alchemist

Earth: 1
Water: 3
Fire: 2
Air: 3
Bonus: 0

Total: 9/16

EARTH

1. Cover:
2. Setting:
3. Character - 3.2: Baker as occupation - Goddess of Spring by P.C. Cast [7/9]



WATER

1. Cover - 1.2: Body of water - Once and Always by Judith McNaught [7/3]
2. Setting: - 2.1: Western country – Italy - Rises The Night by Colleen Gleason [7/11]
3. Character - 3.3: Kick-ass heroine - Gabriel's Ghost by Linnea Sinclair [7/7]



FIRE

1. Cover - 1.1: Pink/purple cover - Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas [7/4]
2. Setting - 2.1: Southern state - Georgia - Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews [7/13]
3. Character:



AIR

1. Cover: - 1.2: Light blue cover - The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley [7/12]
2. Setting: - 2.1: Mountain setting - Unearthly by Cynthia Hand [7/15]
3. Character - 3.3: Second chances - Cruel Enchantment by Anya Bast [7/4]



BONUS: TITLE&COVER CONCOCTION
EARTH
WATER
FIRE
AIR

I'm in. I think I'll go for Concoctionist. Wish me luck!

Be back soon with my choices.

Concoctionist 7/8 COMPLETED



☺EARTH
√Setting 2.1: Seduced by a Highlander by Paula Quinn 7/5 ****
√Character 3.2: She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy by Cara North 7/3 ****

☺WATER
√Setting 2.2: Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off by Cara North 7/2 ****
√Character 3.3: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs 7/22 ****

FIRE
Cover 1.1: Undead and Unfinished by MaryJanice Davidson
√Character 3.3: Chasin' Eight by Lorelei James 7/7 *****

☺AIR
√Cover 1.1: The Ghost Shrink, the Accidental Gigolo, & the Poltergeist Accountant by Vivi Andrews 8/28 ***
√Character 3.3: Cook County: Second Chance Cowboy by Crystal-Rain Love 9/5 ***


TO BE READ


READ

The 4 Elements Challenge
July 1, 2011-December 31, 2011
1/4

Earth
1. Cover:
2. Setting:
3. Character:

Water
1. Cover:
2. Setting:
3. Character: The Vision by Heather Graham 7/5/11 (Diver)

Fire
1. Cover:
2. Setting:
3. Character:

Air
1. Cover:
2. Setting:
3. Character:

I tried to resist this challenge, but I just can't do it!! I will join as a Concoctionist and will post as I go.

Fun challenge Mojca- I'm in for Concoctionist :)
4/8 Completed

Earth-
2.1-Setting- Chasin' Eight
3.1-Character- Housewife for Rent/Husband for Hire

Water-
1.1-Cover- Fade 7/3
2.1-Setting- Beauty Queens

Fire-
1.1-Cover- Mistress of the Night 7/3
3.4-YA- Hush, Hush 7/2

Air-
1.2-Cover with sky- Sno Ho 7/4
3.2-Character- The Ghost on My Couch

I'm glad it's irresistible. Thanks for joining, everyone.

The 4 Elements Challenge
Duration: July 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Level: Transmuter

3/12 Completed


EARTH
1.1: Shifting Plains by Jean Johnson
2.1: High Country Bride (McKettrick Cowboys, #1) by Linda Lael Miller
3.4: The Darkness Beyond by Alexis Morgan



WATER
1.1: Mine Till Midnightby Lisa Kleypas 07/10/11
2.?: TBD
3.?: TBD

TBD TBD


FIRE
1.1: Turbulent Sea by Christine Feehan
2.2: A Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh
3.2: Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh - 07/04/11



AIR
1.1: Sex, Lies, and Online Dating by Rachel Gibson
2.?: TBD
3.1: Safe Harbor by Christine Feehan - 07/03/11

TBD.

RRRC (Read) The 4 Elements Challenge

Duration: July 1 - December 31, 2011

Level: Genius Alchemist

2/16 Read Updated 07.07.11

EARTH
1.1 green or brown cover: The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel
2.2 set in winter: Nocturne by Syrie James
3.2 heroine/baker: Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanna Fluke



WATER
1.1 blue or black cover: Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward
2.2 set in autumn: A Great Deliverance by Elizabeth George or The Autumn Countess
3.3 strong heroine: Burnt Offerings by Laurell K. Hamilton, 07.07.11 ★★★★



FIRE
1.1 red, orange, pink or purple cover: Burn by Linda Howard
2.2 set in summer: Delirium by Lauren Oliver or A Summer to Remember
3.4 young adult book: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare



AIR
1.1 yellow, white or light-blue cover: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas, 07.03.11 ★★★★
2.2 set in spring: Goddess of Spring by P.C. Cast
3.3 second-chances: Ghost Story by Jim Butcher




BONUS
EARTH: TBD
WATER: Water Bound by Christine Feehan
FIRE: Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts
AIR: Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster by Jon Krakauer

The Transmuter has completed: 1/12

EARTH
1. Brown book cover: The McKettrick Way (McKettricks, #9)
2. Set in Alaska: How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf
3. Main character works with rocks: Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal

WATER
1. Blue/Black book cover: Club Dead
2. Set on/near body of water: Make Her Pay
3. Strong heroine: At Grave's End

FIRE
1. Orange book cover: Jacob
2. Set in South America: Wild Fire
3. Erotica: Roane

AIR
1. Yellow book cover: Venetia - √ 4-Jul
2. Setting TBD Scandal in Spring or Murder Game
3. Main character is a pilot: The Star Prince