by LJ Metz | Oct 10, 2012 | What's On My Bookshelf
For avid readers there are many books that are enjoyable, many we might even consider brilliant, but only a few that actually leave a lasting impression on us—for me, Seraphina is one of those books. With her novel, Seraphina, Rachel Hartman joins the ranks of JRR...
by LJ Metz | Sep 7, 2012 | What's On My Bookshelf
Welcome to a discussion of Bitterblue, by Kristin Cashore. After reading my thoughts, please respond by adding additional comments, opinions, and feel free to heartily disagree with me. (If you haven’t read Bitterblue…spoiler alert, you might want to check...
by LJ Metz | Aug 21, 2012 | What's On My Bookshelf
The Graceling Realm Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore Kristin Cashore is the author of one of my all time favorite books—GRACELING. Book 1 of the Graceling Realm series. Not only is GRACELING beautifully written, but I absolutely love the heroine of the story. Katsa is...
by LJ Metz | Aug 4, 2012 | Searching For Meaning
So, I’m sitting in front of my computer wondering what to blog about, and it occurs to me that I have nothing new to say. Nothing! Absolutely nothing! And that’s when it hits me—the perfect idea for a blog. (Okay…not perfect, but at least an idea!) It goes back to a...
by LJ Metz | Aug 1, 2012 | Blogs I Love!, What's On My Bookshelf
That’s right, I’ve combined two categories. No, wait–I’ve combined two categories and subtracted one. Let me explain… A few nights ago, while watching the Opening Ceremonies of the 2012 Summer Olympics (not from the awesomeness of London,...