The SpouseBUZZ Book Club?
January 8, 2007|
Okay, I'm thinking out loud here, which is often a dangerous thing for me to do. Just ask my husband... Last month, some of the SpouseBUZZ authors received a copy of While They're at War, a fascinating book written by author and milspouse Kristin Henderson. We read the book and conducted an interview with Kristin, which you can listen to here.
Earlier this month, ArmyWifeToddlerMom published a post about another book aimed at military families. In the comment section, we found this gem.
So, it occurred to me that maybe we should start a SpouseBUZZ Book Club. Each month, or each quarter, we could select a book that deals with military life and we could read and discuss it together. When possible, the SpouseBUZZ authors could solicit questions from you, interview the author of the selected book and post the podcast here.
Just a thought. Any interest?
I think it's a great idea.
Posted by: thayerc72 | 01/08/2007 at 12:18
I think that is a fabulous idea! I had thought of trying this with my squadron spouses' club (we're on the verge of starting a deployment) but didn't think it would go over well. This may just fit the bill. There are so many good mil-life books out, and I would love to be able to discuss them with others.
Posted by: InTheAirForceAgain | 01/08/2007 at 12:38
Love the idea I am a avid reader!! Have read the Blogs of war and Letters from home..
But I think narrowing it to just Military related books is to narrow, just a thought for instance I read a book recomended by a friend, nothing to do with Army but everything to do with a wife left behind..
The Time travelers Wife.. touched me...
Posted by: Deirdre | 01/08/2007 at 14:16
i have a questoin my ex - has full legal custody of our son but asoon as he got it he told me to "come get him" well i recently found out he still gets dependent pay an he has never paid any child support to me .. now he has filed his taxes takeing that away from me to . now i have had my son for 12 of the 13 years he's been alive an last time i went to court to try an get child support he took him from me .he says just to prove he could.. that was over 3 years ago what do i do . i don't care if he pays anything to me but i don't think its right that he steals money from his son or the navy. so please email me an let me know what to do .. lynnpick@yahoo.com
Posted by: penny | 01/08/2007 at 16:06
I would be all over that. Sounds like a great excuse to buy more books :) and really informative. Lets do it!!
Posted by: navywifemeg | 01/08/2007 at 19:19
OOOOOOH! i love this idea, ive read like 20 mil-life/ mil-wife books. i dove into them like a box of chocolates that was taunting me. i could list all the titles but we'd be here all day and frankly...i'm lazy..count me in!
Posted by: dizzylizzie | 01/08/2007 at 19:43
Sounds like a great idea. I am a newbie to military life...so I read this pink camo colored book (funny huh? hahahaha) called "Married To The Military" by Meredith Leyva. It's called a survival guide for military wives, girlfriends, and woman in uniform. It helped with all of the acronyms, abreviations, and paystub stuff. :)
Posted by: CCatGGirl | 01/08/2007 at 19:50
I'm in.
Posted by: Sarah | 01/08/2007 at 21:30
Count me in too!
Posted by: HomefrontSix | 01/08/2007 at 22:59
I love the idea! Im in.
Posted by: Katie | 01/09/2007 at 11:10
count me in! i am not in an area with any military so the online community is where i go for understanding. a book club is PERfect.
Posted by: Sis B | 01/09/2007 at 13:38
I just finished Going Overboard yesterday. I loved this Navy wife's total openness!
I'm totally in.
Posted by: Kasey | 01/09/2007 at 14:24
Where I am right now there are not really many military wives/fiances so please count me in! I've read some already, including that pink camoflauge book called "Married to the Military" that CCatGgirl has read :-) I would definitely be interested!
Posted by: Erin | 01/09/2007 at 14:38
Awesome idea! My husband is preparing to deploy for the first time and this would really help me understand the process while learning from other military wives. I'll make sure to relay the information on this book and possible book club to my FRG at our next meeting!
Posted by: Brittany | 01/09/2007 at 17:55
Sounds GREAT
Posted by: Heather | 01/10/2007 at 02:20
I would love to participate! I am looking for info and support any where I can.
Posted by: Ermalisa | 01/10/2007 at 09:41
I think that this is a great idea!! I am looking forward to this!!
Posted by: arangerswife | 01/10/2007 at 11:49
I think that this is a great idea!! I am looking forward to this!!
Posted by: arangerswife | 01/10/2007 at 11:50
I think this a great Idea. I am looking forward to seeing what books we come up with to read.. I love reading books that hit close to home.
Posted by: Kel | 01/10/2007 at 15:24
I was surfing around military.com today and I found this thread. I am a former Marine Aviator and my wife followed me around for a number of years before she decided to write a mystery novel that is not only engaging, but that captures the essence of being the wife of a military man. It is filled with intrigue and secrets, set in the exotic Guantanamo Bay (inspired by the time we were stationed there). This book has nothing to do with the prison camps, but it has everything to do with living in a remote base, having to deal with life as a military family--the stress, strain, temptations, and laughter. The book is avaliable on her website (www.KRJones.Net), on all the online bookstores, and is currently being featured in some of the major Washington DC Borders where she will be doing signings in the next few weeks. I know that it would mean a lot to her to have her military sisters read it. I just asked her and she said that she would be willing to have an online book chat with your group when you are done, as well as meet with a group of you in Northern VA or DC area. The novel is the THE GHOSTS OF GUANTANAMO BAY by KR Jones. There is an excerpt of the novel on her website which is what sets up the mystery part. The first chapter and on is written in first-person narration and is very easy to read. There are reviews on her website, BarnesandNoble.com and Amazon, and a star rating on BAMM.com for you to check out. The prices vary from site to site, so check them all out to get the best deal. If you choose her book, one of you can contact her through her website to set up the book discussion at a time of your choosing.
No matter what novel you choose, I think a book club is a wonderful idea. Good luck with it, ladies and God bless you. I know we never say it enough, but we men could NOT do it without your support...and I mean that.
Posted by: Caleb | 01/14/2007 at 17:01
I was browsing around for book clubs and found this, then saw that you read and discussed "While They're at War." Her book came out just as I was writing mine, and before changing the title to "Homefront," I was calling it "While They're Away." And we're both Kristens! Weird.
If you'd like another book about military significant otherdom to read - and that offers a slightly different perspective - take a look at my web page (I also have a myspace page...www.myspace.com/kristentsetsi... to see if you're interested.
Kris
Posted by: Kristen Tsetsi | 03/29/2007 at 13:49
I am totally interested I am a avid reader. I have my own library at home and to see it based on military spouses is awesome I have alot of the military spouse books. This would be great.
Posted by: Renee Sargent | 05/23/2007 at 03:52