urbanMama book club: The Other Mother
From time to time, I harbor fantasies of having a regular Sunday literary review on urbanMamas, in which we get together virtually and talk about an important book. Sure, I've read a lot of the books I want to include in that review, but I haven't yet found time to give this project its due.
However, I finally got a chance to give Gwendolyn Gross' The Other Mother a nice, thorough review. I recommend this book, with the caveat that (as Mara at Oleoptene pointed out) the main characters, two mothers locked in the "Mommy Wars," aren't that likeable; that it's located in New Jersey, where everyone has more money than they need; and that there is a lot of judgment going on. Still, it's very well-written with lots of moments that would be great for a book group to discuss -- and I'd love to hear others' thoughts about it here.
yay book group! yay Sundays! I notice no one else has commented--should we start just the 2 of us? let me know what you think, email me at capella_acl@yahoo.com
Posted by: capella | November 20, 2007 at 03:36 PM
Hey there! I would love to do a book group. Were you thinking of doing this as part of a Sunday afternoon thing or at another time? I think another time of the week would be best for me, but I could try to figure out Sundays if possible.
Posted by: Brooke | November 25, 2007 at 12:57 PM
Thank you for doing this. I would love to help start/join a book group. Count me in.
Posted by: Kathleen | November 25, 2007 at 07:49 PM
I would be interested in a book club ... evenings are better for me but I might be able to make Sunday afternoon work sometimes.
Thanks for organizing!
Posted by: Rebecca | November 26, 2007 at 03:32 PM
Count me in. This would be wonderful.
Posted by: Mara Collins | November 29, 2007 at 09:43 PM
I'd be very interested in a book group!
Posted by: kmw | December 08, 2007 at 11:57 AM
I would love to join but sadly I work on Sundays. I on;y work on Sunday, so my hubby can watch the baby. Is there any chance you would meet any other time? thanks.
Posted by: chrissy | January 31, 2008 at 08:47 PM
Hi,
We just moved to Portland and I miss my book group terribly! Is there a book group -- yay or nay? Still interest out there in one?
email: dominiqueniqueatgmail.com
Posted by: dominique | March 03, 2008 at 05:37 PM