I have a thing for men in uniforms, particularly military uniforms.
The closely cropped hair, freshly shaved skin, sharply pressed tunic, chiseled jaw, integrity to fight for his principles . . . *fans self*
Even though Tom Cruise is kind of a tool now, I think I saw Top Gun about 25 times in 1986.
So naturally I want to embrace the challenge of reading books with men in uniform.
The Book Vixen is hosting Men in Uniform Reading Challenge!
•Runs January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011(books read prior to 1/1/11 do not count towards the challenge). You can join at anytime – Sign up on The Book Vixen’s blog.
•The goal is to read as many novels that involve men in inform as you’d like. It can be a policeman, firefighter, paramedic, Army, Navy, Marine Corp., etc. – As long as the leading man wears some sort of uniform, it counts. See the different levels below and pick the one that works best for you. Nothing is set in stone; you can change levels at any time during the challenge.
•Books can be any format (bound, eBook, audio).
•Re-reads and crossovers from other reading challenges are fine.
•You can list your books in advance or list them as you read them. It is not required that you review the books you read for this challenge but feel free to do so.
•Post this reading challenge on your blog so you can keep a list of the books you’ve read for this challenge. Please include a link back to this post so readers can join the challenge too.
•You do not have to be a book blogger to participate. You can keep tabs on books you’ve read for this challenge on Goodreads or LibraryThing if you’d like (maybe make a shelf for “Men in Uniform Reading Challenge”). If you are not on either of those sites then you can list the books you read for this challenge in the comments on my wrap-up post, which will be up at the end of 2011.
My novel With Good Behavior features some men in uniform, and here's a list of military books on goodreads.
And don't forget our Meet an Author Monday Blog Hop.
The closely cropped hair, freshly shaved skin, sharply pressed tunic, chiseled jaw, integrity to fight for his principles . . . *fans self*
Even though Tom Cruise is kind of a tool now, I think I saw Top Gun about 25 times in 1986.
"Son, your ego's writing checks your body can't cash!" (or CAN it?)
And then some brilliant person made this manipulated image of my favorite actor, Wentworth Miller:
*jaw drops* "Oh, officer! Let me unbutton that for you."
So naturally I want to embrace the challenge of reading books with men in uniform.
The Book Vixen is hosting Men in Uniform Reading Challenge!
Men in Uniform Reading Challenge
Details:•Runs January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011(books read prior to 1/1/11 do not count towards the challenge). You can join at anytime – Sign up on The Book Vixen’s blog.
•The goal is to read as many novels that involve men in inform as you’d like. It can be a policeman, firefighter, paramedic, Army, Navy, Marine Corp., etc. – As long as the leading man wears some sort of uniform, it counts. See the different levels below and pick the one that works best for you. Nothing is set in stone; you can change levels at any time during the challenge.
•Books can be any format (bound, eBook, audio).
•Re-reads and crossovers from other reading challenges are fine.
•You can list your books in advance or list them as you read them. It is not required that you review the books you read for this challenge but feel free to do so.
•Post this reading challenge on your blog so you can keep a list of the books you’ve read for this challenge. Please include a link back to this post so readers can join the challenge too.
•You do not have to be a book blogger to participate. You can keep tabs on books you’ve read for this challenge on Goodreads or LibraryThing if you’d like (maybe make a shelf for “Men in Uniform Reading Challenge”). If you are not on either of those sites then you can list the books you read for this challenge in the comments on my wrap-up post, which will be up at the end of 2011.
My novel With Good Behavior features some men in uniform, and here's a list of military books on goodreads.
And don't forget our Meet an Author Monday Blog Hop.
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Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!
When Tom Cruise railed against psychiatric medication, which I know has helped many people, I wasn't too impressed.
That reading challenge sounds hilarious~
Actually, one of my favorite books, Word of Honor by Nelson Demille, features a man in uniform. I might reread that for the challenge. I've also enjoyed Hunt for Red October, and I'm looking forward to uncovering some other uniform books.
I've read lots of books about guys in uniform, usually military. Or the mc is in black ops, and they blend in with their environment. Love those!
Stinger: Maverick, you just did an incredibly brave thing. What you should have done was land your plane! You don't own that plane, the tax payers do! Son, your ego is writing checks your body can't cash. You've been busted, you lost your qualifications as section leader three times, put in hack twice by me, with a history of high speed passes over five air control towers, and one admiral's daughter!
Goose: Penny Benjamin?
[Maverick shrugs]
Stinger: And you asshole, you're lucky to be here!
Goose: Thank you, sir.
*sighs* That's good stuff!
Any recommendations on black ops or other books? Thanks, Julie!
I can't say that I have a thing for men in uniform ...always being told what to do.
although...
that gentleman in blue posted by the book vixen... (a plumber?)... men with plumber crack?! *fans herself* ;D
Lara - I thought he was a sailor..? LOL
Hi Liz! I agree--Cruise was fantastic in A Few Good Men. But I was a little high schooler when Top Gun came out and I was a total fangurl. Glad you'll be checking out the reading challenge.
Book Vixen--thanks for hosting the challenge! I thought your little guy was a sailor too. ;)
There are many many great books featuring people in uniform -- excellent (and novel, excuse the pun) idea for a reading challenge! :)