(I apologize for the title of this post, but It's not everyday that you get the opportunity to use such an alliterative phrase.)
1 & 2: Paper and Looking for Alaska by John Green
After reading The Fault in Our Stars, I've been wanting to read more of John Green's writing. (Is it weird that the majority of the novels I've been checking out lately are in the "young adult" genre? And do they really have to plaster that huge, yellow "YA" sticker to the spine of the book?) I started reading Waiting for Alaska last night, and I already can't wait for nap time so that I can keep reading.
3: If I Stay by Gayle Forman
When my friend, Tiffany, was visiting from Houston, we went to see The Fault in Our Stars, and before the movie started, we saw the trailer for "If I Stay". Before it was even over, I whispered to Tiffany, "I wonder if this is a book!" Well, it is, and I'm so glad I was able to read it before seeing the movie. (Who am I kidding? The movie will be on Netflix by the time I have a chance to see it.) I read this book in a few hours, and now I'm pissed because there's a sequel and I had no idea. I'll just have to drag Rory to storytime next week so I can check it out. The book is about a girl who is stuck in between life and death after her whole family dies in a tragic car accident. She must decide if she wants to stay and fight for her life or join her family on the other side. Sounds cheesy, and it is a little, but it's still a good read.
4: Things I Want My Daughters to Know by Elizabeth Berg
I've read several novels by Elizabeth Berg, so I checked this one out without even reading the synopsis because I enjoy her writing style. Turns out it's about a woman who is dying and decides to write her daughters a series of letters before she goes. Sounds depressing. I'll probably cry. Can't wait to read it.
5, 6, & 7: The Digital Mom Handbook .by Audrey McClelland and Colleen Padilla, Blogging for Dummies by Amy Lupold Bair and Susannah Gardner, and Blog INC. by Joy Deangdeelert Cho
I checked these books out because I wanted to learn more about blog design, but I'll be honest, I've barely skimmed through them. When I have time to read, I prefer to read novels, so these have been tossed on the backburner. (In fact, two of them are past due.) My goal is to head to Starbucks one night after Rory is in bed and do some reading. (Preferably before she turns 1.)
8 & 9: Naturally Clean by Jeffrey Hollender and Clean House, Clean Planet by Karen Logan
After writing this blog post last week, I wanted to find out more about homemade cleaning supplies. I wouldn't recommend Naturally Clean unless you want to stay up all night worrying about every single thing in your house and how its negatively impacting your child's development. However, there is a handy chart in the back that lists common household cleaners, their ingredients, and a "grade" based on their toxicity levels. I love Green House, Clean Planet, and I'm thinking about ordering a copy from Amazon so that I can look up the cleaning recipes on an as-needed basis. The book is very user-friendly and provides natural, homemade recipes for all kinds of cleaners, including all-purpose cleaners, stain removers, jewelry cleaners, and disinfectants. Each recipe also comes with an "effectiveness rating" and a cost comparison between the traditional, store-bought cleaners and the natural, homemade ones.
10 & 11: Happy Baby by Robert W. Sears and Amy Marlow and The Wonder Weeks by Hetty Vanderijt and Frans Plooij
Happy Baby is full of ideas for introducing healthy foods to your baby/toddler and ensuring that he or she is getting all of the necessary nutrients. It also has some general "green" tips for baby's first year, but most of which I've read before. The Wonder Weeks is an extremely useful book for helping your baby through those major "leaps" or milestones during the first year. It's based on the philosophy that every few weeks your baby goes through a developmental leap, preceded by a "fussy period". After each leap, your baby becomes increasingly independent and confident in their newly-gained skills. I wish I had read this book earlier because I swear, Rory could be a poster child for The Wonder Weeks.I found myself shaking my head and saying things like, "yes!", "totally!", and "So that's why..." aloud as I read. It gives helpful suggestions for helping your baby through the fussy periods and lists games/toys that will help them gain the skills necessary to take each "leap".
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