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GioiaMia
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Anyone read Outlander? [NOT THE Outlander]
I bought this book, thinking it was THE Outlander. . . but it isn't. It is an historical romance novel set in Scotland and involves time travel.
Sounds crazy right? BUT OMG it is SOOOO GOOD!! It is part of a series. . . yes, there are some HOT scenes  but it is also pretty historically accurate and VERY interesting!! I think it is over 600 pages and it didn't take me very long to read at all and now I am on the second book of the series Dragonfly in Amber.
I am hooked!!!!
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OffWithHerHead23
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Re: Anyone read Outlander? [NOT THE Outlander]
MY FAVORITE BOOKS OF ALLLLLLLLL TIME!!!!!!!!
I have read the entire series (well, what there is of it so far) probably 5 times or so.
I have gotten countless friends and family, even non-readers, hooked on these books. I have been to a few readings with Diana Gabaldon, and have a signed copy of An Echo in the Bone.
I'm pretty much an expert, and totally obsessed 
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| Posted 10/25/11 10:19 AM |
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GioiaMia
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Re: Anyone read Outlander? [NOT THE Outlander]
WHY IS THIS BOOK CHANGING MY LIFE?! I LOVE IT!!!
OMG I think about it all the time, I DREAM about it. . . its AmAZING! lol seriously I love it and I didnt know it was a series so I was trying to read slow but when I found out I sped up and now i am on the second book adn I cannot wait to see what happens
I seriously want to dyemy DH's hair red and make him wear a kilt, I am absolutely in LOVE with Jamie. I forget he isnt real!
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| Posted 10/25/11 11:59 AM |
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OffWithHerHead23
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Re: Anyone read Outlander? [NOT THE Outlander]
I know! Jamie is amazing. My BFF and I are obsessed and when we talk about the books my DH will say, "You DO realize that theses are not real people, don't you??" 
Here's the best quote of the series, IMO (it's from The Fiery Cross): "When the day shall come, that we do part," he said softly, and turned to look at me, "if my last words are not 'I love you'--- ye'll ken it was because I didna have time." That Jamie Fraser sure has a way with words 
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| Posted 10/25/11 3:48 PM |
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Irishlass
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Re: Anyone read Outlander? [NOT THE Outlander]
Love these books!!!!!
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| Posted 10/25/11 5:35 PM |
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GioiaMia
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Re: Anyone read Outlander? [NOT THE Outlander]
oh man i am at the beginning of the second book, still in modern time -- im not loving it :( i have faith it will get better though!
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| Posted 10/26/11 6:51 AM |
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OffWithHerHead23
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Re: Anyone read Outlander? [NOT THE Outlander]
OH YES, it gets AMAZING!
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| Posted 10/26/11 7:32 AM |
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Bella01
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Re: Anyone read Outlander? [NOT THE Outlander]
I want to read this...how many books in the series??
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| Posted 10/26/11 9:47 AM |
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OffWithHerHead23
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Re: Anyone read Outlander? [NOT THE Outlander]
Posted by Bella0701
I want to read this...how many books in the series??
There are 7 so far. She's writing the 8th one, it will probably be released the end of 2012. The books are huge, between 600 and 1600 pages each but they are incredible.
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| Posted 10/26/11 9:56 AM |
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Bella01
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Re: Anyone read Outlander? [NOT THE Outlander]
Posted by OffWithHerHead23
Posted by Bella0701
I want to read this...how many books in the series??
There are 7 so far. She's writing the 8th one, it will probably be released the end of 2012. The books are huge, between 600 and 1600 pages each but they are incredible.
wow....I wonder if I will ever get through them..but I will try..thanks!
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jilliibabii
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Re: Anyone read Outlander? [NOT THE Outlander]
Okay, I gotta see what the fuss is about. I'm usually not a fan of historical fiction though, do you think I'd like it?
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| Posted 10/26/11 10:18 AM |
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GioiaMia
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Re: Anyone read Outlander? [NOT THE Outlander]
Posted by jilliibabii
Okay, I gotta see what the fuss is about. I'm usually not a fan of historical fiction though, do you think I'd like it?
Honestly, I would have NEVER read this book if I didn't buy it accidentally -- there is just no way to describe it!
I say. . . give it a shot and stick with it for a bit. . . at least 200-300 pages in it changes drastically and then it is so fast paced I had to go back reread parts of it!
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| Posted 10/26/11 11:07 AM |
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jilliibabii
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Re: Anyone read Outlander? [NOT THE Outlander]
Posted by GioiaMia
Posted by jilliibabii
Okay, I gotta see what the fuss is about. I'm usually not a fan of historical fiction though, do you think I'd like it?
Honestly, I would have NEVER read this book if I didn't buy it accidentally -- there is just no way to describe it!
I say. . . give it a shot and stick with it for a bit. . . at least 200-300 pages in it changes drastically and then it is so fast paced I had to go back reread parts of it!
That's what everyone says. Hmmm, when I have some money I'll probably pick it up. None of my friends have it to borrow it!
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OffWithHerHead23
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Re: Anyone read Outlander? [NOT THE Outlander]
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Posted by GioiaMia
Posted by jilliibabii
Okay, I gotta see what the fuss is about. I'm usually not a fan of historical fiction though, do you think I'd like it?
Honestly, I would have NEVER read this book if I didn't buy it accidentally -- there is just no way to describe it!
I say. . . give it a shot and stick with it for a bit. . . at least 200-300 pages in it changes drastically and then it is so fast paced I had to go back reread parts of it!
That's what everyone says. Hmmm, when I have some money I'll probably pick it up. None of my friends have it to borrow it!
I feel confident, as your friend on Goodreads, that you will enjoy the series And if you want a synopsis let me know and I will FM you. People who read these books are like a cult, we want to get other people hooked!! Mostly so we will have someone else to obsess over them with
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| Posted 10/26/11 5:20 PM |
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GioiaMia
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Re: Anyone read Outlander? [NOT THE Outlander]
Posted by OffWithHerHead23
Posted by jilliibabii
Posted by GioiaMia
Posted by jilliibabii
Okay, I gotta see what the fuss is about. I'm usually not a fan of historical fiction though, do you think I'd like it?
Honestly, I would have NEVER read this book if I didn't buy it accidentally -- there is just no way to describe it!
I say. . . give it a shot and stick with it for a bit. . . at least 200-300 pages in it changes drastically and then it is so fast paced I had to go back reread parts of it!
That's what everyone says. Hmmm, when I have some money I'll probably pick it up. None of my friends have it to borrow it!
I feel confident, as your friend on Goodreads, that you will enjoy the series And if you want a synopsis let me know and I will FM you. People who read these books are like a cult, we want to get other people hooked!! Mostly so we will have someone else to obsess over them with
ALL I want to do is talk about this book all day long!!
and UPDATE: second book already got better!! I went to bed so late last night reading it! 
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| Posted 10/27/11 7:13 AM |
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Bella01
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Re: Anyone read Outlander? [NOT THE Outlander]
is it that good? now I want to read it!!
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| Posted 10/27/11 9:58 AM |
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OffWithHerHead23
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Re: Anyone read Outlander? [NOT THE Outlander]
Posted by Bella0701
is it that good? now I want to read it!!
It is THAT good. Give the first book 300 pages. It kind of wanders a bit before that, but then it gets OMG AMAZING.
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| Posted 10/27/11 11:51 AM |
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Bella01
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Re: Anyone read Outlander? [NOT THE Outlander]
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Posted by Bella0701
is it that good? now I want to read it!!
It is THAT good. Give the first book 300 pages. It kind of wanders a bit before that, but then it gets OMG AMAZING.
OK I will take your word for it. I will let you know what I think! 
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