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by Diana Gabaldon (Goodreads Author)

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I just finished the entire series (to date) and am super sad about it! Can't believe I have to wait years for the next one! Is this companion book worth reading now, if I just can't get enough? Or should I turn my focus to the Lord John Grey books and/or other novella's?

Jean Logan The Lord John Grey books are a must read. I would start with the Scottish Prisoner, then read the others in sequence. The Scottish Prisoner takes plac…moreThe Lord John Grey books are a must read. I would start with the Scottish Prisoner, then read the others in sequence. The Scottish Prisoner takes place while Jamie is at Hellwater, and includes a lot of backstory for both Jamie and Lord John,(less)

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When will there be another book like this for the other books now published? Thanks!

Shannon I just accidentally tripped over the answer to my own question. Volume II is expected very soon -- October 27, 2015! :-)

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I have the original book 1. do I need the revised edition?

Lisa I haven't seen a print revised edition for the Companion (part 1), but do have the audio version, and there is a lot about the show, which just wasn't…moreI haven't seen a print revised edition for the Companion (part 1), but do have the audio version, and there is a lot about the show, which just wasn't available when the original was published because although there was some interest in movies, a television show wasn't yet an idea.(less)

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does it follow after the original Outlander Companion or does it include parts of the original?

Dena From the description, I'd say it is the original with photos and other info re the TV show. I'm basing this on " full synopses of Outlander, Dragonfly…moreFrom the description, I'd say it is the original with photos and other info re the TV show. I'm basing this on " full synopses of Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, and Drums of Autumn" which means all the other books are not included. I'll wait for the next Companion, that is really updated.(less)

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Does anyone have or some what seen/read both version of this? Is the new, revised edition worth the update? How different is the two?

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I have the original Companion. How much of this book is new?

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