Eat, Read, and Be Mommy

Because of the way I ‘library’, so to speak, we still have plenty of library books at home to read. (And plenty of non-library books. Really, if you’re looking for something to read, just let me know.) The worst thing about the library closure, though, is when you get to one of those books, and it’s part of a series, and it’s SO GOOD, and you’re totally still in the mood for more, and you’d love to read the next one, and–yeah.

The library’s closed.

Sadness.

On the other hand, that doesn’t make Patina–the second book in Jason Reynolds’ “Track” series–any less good. And it IS good, I promise. It’s possible that the story arc isn’t as tightly and solidly woven as its predecessor’s, but unless you’re in the mood to be nit-picky, who cares? This is a series that combines hard things with moments of joy, held up by real friendship. Patty’s story–the mother in a wheelchair that she and her sister visit, the aunt and uncle that they live with, the track team that Patty’s still learning to depend on–grabbed me from the beginning and held me all the way through. In fact–to be honest with you–I’m pondering just buying the box set for $21 (and change), plus tax. I wouldn’t have to wait that way, and I’m not going to regret owning it for my kiddos…hmm.

I’ll just think about that one for a bit. And really? You should probably think about it, too.