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Kristen Taber | 506 comments Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "So, I finished:

The Abyss Surrounds Us (The Abyss Surrounds Us, #1) by Emily Skrutskie

WOWWWW you guys should read this one. I was totally hooked. Cool world-building, sea monsters, pira..."


I added it too. Brigid had me at sea monsters :D


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Heidi | 6961 comments Mod
hahaha Kristen! Brigid doesn't get that excited about books all the time so I knew I had to check it out. That is how I found the Monstrumoloigist so maybe I will find another favorite :)


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Kristen Taber | 506 comments I know. I totally trust Brigid on these things.
I have to look up Monstrumologist. I think I have seen that a lot and probably added it, but I can't remember my name today. Littlest bean is cutting all 4 bicuspid teeth on the top right now. Nights are killing me.


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Elora Mitchell | 578 comments Oh dear, Kristen! Hope those teeth come in fast and you can get some sanity :)


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Heidi | 6961 comments Mod
Hang in there Kristen!


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Kristen Taber | 506 comments Thanks. I just discovered two more swollen white spots on the bottom, but her back molars, and one that broke through last night. So 7 total at once. I need a lot more coffee.


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Elora Mitchell | 578 comments Maybe you should journal all this and write a "humorous" book about the perils of parenthood! :)


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Ashley Marie Kristen wrote: "Thanks. I just discovered two more swollen white spots on the bottom, but her back molars, and one that broke through last night. So 7 total at once. I need a lot more coffee."

I have a very VERY vague memory of liking the taste of the teething/numbing stuff -- I don't think my earliest *actual* memory is until I was about 3 years old, the day my sister was born, but somehow I do remember liking the taste of the teething stuff. Then again, it could have just been the numbing sensation for all I know.


message 10009: by Kristen (last edited Mar 04, 2016 07:47AM) (new)

Kristen Taber | 506 comments My doctor said the teething stuff is no longer recommended because they've had kids react poorly to the numbing (it numbed their airways). It's a rare reaction, but he's effectively scared me into not even trying. I remember it too from when we were kids! It's amazing any of us survived ;)
Elora, hah! If only I were getting enough sleep to remember words. My journal would look something like: the child I can't remember the name of made me want to jump out of the clear thing inside the hole in the house leading to outside. Lol
I was at a party this past weekend, hosted by a couple we've known for years (7 maybe). Someone asked me how I knew them and I said "my husband worked with....um, with...." and stared. I couldn't remember his name. I finally had to say, "Really, I'm not crashing the party."

Perhaps this is why im having trouble with Winter? Lol


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Ashley Marie Kristen wrote: "My doctor said the teething stuff is no longer recommended because they've had kids react poorly to the numbing (it numbed their airways). It's a rare reaction, but he's effectively scared me into ..."

Oh yikes, that's crazy!


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Brigid ✩ | 2471 comments Mod
@Heidi and Kristen - Hope you guys like Abyss if you end up reading it! ;) And yes Kristen you have to read The Monstrumologist! It's very scary but very good. :D


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Heidi | 6961 comments Mod
Kristen you are making me feel spoiled here with only my two cats and hubby to take care of :) I don't know how you parents do it. When I am sick or tuckered out I am a bear! My poor fictional kids would be scarred for life.


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Elora Mitchell | 578 comments Haha, Heidi....when we're grumpy, it just prepares kids for the real world! :) (not that I don't still feel guilty about it.)


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Heidi | 6961 comments Mod
:)


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Instead of continuing with Hollow city(eh just read a chapter of that so havent really started it yet) I started Demonosity by Amanda Ashby really good.


Donna (BookDragonGirl) (bookdragongirl) So far, at 28% in, I am loving Red Queen (Red Queen, #1) by Victoria Aveyard ! I love Mare :)


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Ivory (ivory19) Just cleaned up my to read book list.....wow ... I need more time ! Just finished A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness . I started reading it from a recommendation that was sent to me. Wasn't sure what to expect. I have not read this type of book before, however all in all, I gave it a 3/5.
I think I will start crossing some more books off my list starting with The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black


message 10018: by *b*l*u*e*m*o*o*n* (last edited Mar 04, 2016 07:55PM) (new)

*b*l*u*e*m*o*o*n* | 986 comments Mod
KRISTEN: It might be too late for the teething conversation, but you might want to try frozen teething toys. You don't have to worry about the numbing gel, and still get the feeling. Kids love them!


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Brigid ✩ | 2471 comments Mod
Yesterday I finished:

Starflight (Starflight, #1) by Melissa Landers

Over all, I liked it. It kind of hit a lull in the middle, but towards the end it got more exciting and there were some plot twists I wasn't expecting. I still wish the romance had been toned down a little bit, but it didn't bother me too much. I liked it enough that I'll probably give the sequel a try when it comes out!

Now I am re-reading:

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2) by J.K. Rowling


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Ashley Marie Finished Stars Above yesterday. So much perfection. I was a puddle of emotions by the end of the last story :D


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Heidi | 6961 comments Mod
Good to know Ashley!

Brigid I just finished the Chamber a few days ago. Loved it again!


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Jenny (juliababyjen) | 1572 comments Right now I'm reading Check These Out One Librarian's Catalog of the 200 Coolest, Best, and Most Important Books You'll Ever Read by Gina Sheridan Its a librarian's recommends to the books she thinks people should read. A few of my favorites are in here, but I actually have not read a lot of these!

She has a downloadable list of all the titles on her website if anyone needs some good read recommends!
http://www.ginasheridan.com/uploads/5...

A few it mentions that I know Heidi will also be thrilled about: Eleanor & Park, Jellicoe Road, The Storied Life of AJ Fikry, and Reading Lolita in Tehran (that was one of our around the world books!!)


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Heidi | 6961 comments Mod
*squee* So happy Eleanor & Park and Jellicoe Road made her list!


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Kristen Taber | 506 comments Bluemoon, do you have any recommendations on brands? She likes ice shavings, so I think that might work, but she hates the rings and the other gel ones we have say no feeezing. I don't care about cost right now...lol


message 10025: by *b*l*u*e*m*o*o*n* (last edited Mar 06, 2016 07:08AM) (new)

*b*l*u*e*m*o*o*n* | 986 comments Mod
Kristen wrote: "Bluemoon, do you have any recommendations on brands? She likes ice shavings, so I think that might work, but she hates the rings and the other gel ones we have say no feeezing. I don't care about c..."

Any toys with gel inside them that you can put in the freezer is good. If she doesn't like rings try with different shapes. I don't suggest toys that are made with fabric only cause they're breeding grounds for bacteria. Get any that's plastic, I feel that they work the best. Dont fully freeze them. That's the mistake that people make. If its too frozen it might hurt the kids mouth in the end. Try the fridge if your baby doesn't like it too cold, or try to get the teether cold enough that its almost frozen. Try to get ones that has a handle to make it easier. It won't be to cold to hold.

Also, some might find this a bit gross, but your fingers work just as good. You can get those silicone finger brush, use the none bristly side to help rub your baby's gums.

Hope that helps. Babies are so finicky so you never know what will work for them.


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Kristen Taber | 506 comments Thanks! That's a huge help. :)


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Elora Mitchell | 578 comments So ladies.....I need some fluff. But I need good fluff. I've just come off chaos walking and have unwind next, but I'm not ready to dive into another trilogy yet.
No romance....but people liking each other is fine (as in hunger games, chaos walking, etc). But nothing that makes me think too hard (so nothing like the previous mentioned books). :)
Any suggestions??


message 10029: by *b*l*u*e*m*o*o*n* (last edited Mar 08, 2016 04:52PM) (new)

*b*l*u*e*m*o*o*n* | 986 comments Mod
ELORA:
Just finished...
The Revolution of Ivy (The Book of Ivy, #2) by Amy Engel

its the second book of a duology, it's an interesting read. Might want to try it out. It's not a complex read no real heavy issues are really discussed. Its romance heavy, but its not contemporary.

Maybe you'd also like...
Rebel Belle (Rebel Belle, #1) by Rachel Hawkins
I'm no fan, but I read a lot of people enjoyed the book.

or

Bloody Jack Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy (Bloody Jack, #1) by L.A. Meyer
This one is actually really good and people who has read it loved it!

or

Hex Hall (Hex Hall, #1) by Rachel Hawkins
haven't read this either, but its a short read and people seem to love it here awhile back.


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Dixie Minor | 276 comments Oda wrote: "Kristen wrote: "Oda wrote: "Elora wrote: "Ooooh.... I've never heard of Melina, but I love zusak :)"

Melina is the greatest aithor that has come out of australia since the dawn of time. High HIGH ..."


I agree; I love this group! And I have gotten SUCH good book ideas from this group, and everyone is friendly and accepts and welcomes differing opinions. :)


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Dixie Minor | 276 comments Kristen wrote: "My doctor said the teething stuff is no longer recommended because they've had kids react poorly to the numbing (it numbed their airways). It's a rare reaction, but he's effectively scared me into ..."

I remember being sooo sleep deprived! It's good to be able to laugh, LOL! I love your humor about it. Looking back now, it seems like it went by so fast. <3


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Dixie Minor | 276 comments Jenny wrote: "Right now I'm reading Check These Out One Librarian's Catalog of the 200 Coolest, Best, and Most Important Books You'll Ever Read by Gina Sheridan Its a librarian's recommends to the books she..."

This sounds really cool!


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Elora Mitchell | 578 comments Thanks, bluemoon! I was able to get some from overdrive :)


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gam s (Haveyouread.bkk) (siyxx) | 3 comments I just finished Front Lines (Soldier Girl, #1) by Michael Grant Front Lines by Michael Grant (absolutely brilliant) and now started re-reading HP series for the 4th time (now on book 3 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3) by J.K. Rowling The Prisoner of Azkaban, one of my favorites!)

On my waiting list are: These Vicious Masks (These Vicious Masks, #1) by Tarun Shanker , Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1) by Leigh Bardugo , Uprooted by Naomi Novik and Church of Marvels by Leslie Parry

Which is the best in the bundle? Any idea which one I should read first? :D


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Elora Mitchell | 578 comments Siyapah....totally Six of Crows......best book I read in 2015.


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Elora wrote: "Siyapah....totally Six of Crows......best book I read in 2015."

Fluff recs: Heist Society (Heist Society, #1) by Ally Carter Old Magic by Marianne Curley (some romance but not alot) Hounded (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #1) by Kevin Hearne One for the Money (Stephanie Plum, #1) by Janet Evanovich The Thornthwaite Inheritance by Gareth P. Jones Team Human
Josie Griffin is Not a Vampire


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Kristen Taber | 506 comments Elora wrote: "Siyapah....totally Six of Crows......best book I read in 2015."

That looks really interesting. Added it.


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Ashley Marie Siyapah wrote: "I just finished Front Lines (Soldier Girl, #1) by Michael Grant Front Lines by Michael Grant (absolutely brilliant) and now started re-reading HP series for the 4th time (now on book 3 [bookcover:Harry Potter and..."

Uprooted's audio was really good! I wound up not enjoying the book but she does a fantastic job narrating.


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Ashley Marie Jenny wrote: "Right now I'm reading Check These Out One Librarian's Catalog of the 200 Coolest, Best, and Most Important Books You'll Ever Read by Gina Sheridan Its a librarian's recommends to the books she..."

I've read 13 of the books listed and own a lot more. Very interesting, Jenny!


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Jenny (juliababyjen) | 1572 comments Siyapah wrote: "I just finished Front Lines (Soldier Girl, #1) by Michael Grant Front Lines by Michael Grant (absolutely brilliant) and now started re-reading HP series for the 4th time (now on book 3 [bookcover:Harry Potter and..."

Only one I've read is Six of Crows, and it was AMAZING!


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Dixie Minor | 276 comments The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen Elora wrote: "So ladies.....I need some fluff. But I need good fluff. I've just come off chaos walking and have unwind next, but I'm not ready to dive into another trilogy yet.
No romance....but people liking e..."


I love all the Sarah Addison Allen books. The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen or The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen or Garden Spells (Waverley Family, #1) by Sarah Addison Allen


message 10042: by Elora (new)

Elora Mitchell | 578 comments Thank you all! :)


message 10043: by Brigid ✩ (new)

Brigid ✩ | 2471 comments Mod
I still need to read Six of Crows! I keep hearing such great things about it. :)


message 10044: by Elora (new)

Elora Mitchell | 578 comments Yes you do! My only caution is that it starts a bit slow and confusing.....almost as if the first few chapters should have been a prologue. Stick with it and you'll be highly rewarded!


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Heidi | 6961 comments Mod
I 100% agree with Sarah Addison Allen books Elora! Her books make me happy. I also agree with Hex Hall and Bloody Jack. I will add in Anna and the French Kiss Anna and the French Kiss (Anna and the French Kiss, #1) by Stephanie Perkins Soulless Soulless (Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger Heist Society Heist Society (Heist Society, #1) by Ally Carter The Boyfriend List: 15 Guys, 11 Shrink Appointments, 4 Ceramic Frogs and Me, Ruby Oliver The Boyfriend List 15 Guys, 11 Shrink Appointments, 4 Ceramic Frogs and Me, Ruby Oliver (Ruby Oliver, #1) by E. Lockhart or My Most Excellent Year My Most Excellent Year by Steve Kluger


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Heidi | 6961 comments Mod
Brigid *Flying Kick-a-pow!* wrote: "I still need to read Six of Crows! I keep hearing such great things about it. :)"

I bought the audio and plan to get to it soon


message 10047: by Brigid ✩ (new)

Brigid ✩ | 2471 comments Mod
@Elora - Thanks, good to know! :D

@Heidi - Awesome! I might pick it up in a couple weeks or so. :)


message 10048: by Elora (new)

Elora Mitchell | 578 comments Fun, fun....even if you listen to it, I recommend just holding the physical book in your hands--it's gorgeous! So glad I can be a total book nerd here! :)


message 10049: by Elora (new)

Elora Mitchell | 578 comments Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "I 100% agree with Sarah Addison Allen books Elora! Her books make me happy. I also agree with Hex Hall and Bloody Jack. I will add in Anna and the French Kiss[bookcov..."

Thanks, Heidi!


message 10050: by Heidi (last edited Mar 09, 2016 11:51AM) (new)

Heidi | 6961 comments Mod
Good luck Elora! I love a good fluff book every once in awhile.


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