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Book 1:
Book 2: Dragonfly in Amber
Book 3: Voyager
Book 4: Drums of Autumn
Book 5: The Fiery Cross
Book 6: A Breath of Snow and Ashes
Book 7: An Echo in the Bone
Book 8: Written in My Own Heart’s Blood (Expected release: 2013)
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Besides, thanks to you, i just saw that Books 4-6 are around 1000 pages or more, so I can use it for the very long book item in that very hard challenge you put together (the really, really, really hard 2013 challenge: May 2013)
:) hehe There is a method to my madness. You'll see a few more of these challenges going up that will help the other challenge.
Hmmm....I'll have to think about this. Seeing as it will help me with that hard challenge Jennifer created,lol!! What kind of series is this like ~ Karen Marie Moning like with her Highlander series or more epic fantasy like such as Game of Thrones - just curious....
There really aren't any comparisons. There's time travel, hot dirty guys in kilts, unexpected heartache, unexpected love, pain, torture, love, sex, marriage, family, prison, loss.... It's just an epic story. The first book will put you through the wringer.
I have read the entire series twice (exception to Echo in the Bone only read 1 time), and Outlander I've read 4 or 5 times. This is my absolute favorite book series! I adore the characters, the plot, the setting, and the historical information that Gabaldon painstakingly sticks to. It is a wonderful series and I am always trying to get people to read it.
~Jennifer~ wrote: "There really aren't any comparisons. There's time travel, hot dirty guys in kilts, unexpected heartache, unexpected love, pain, torture, love, sex, marriage, family, prison, loss.... It's just an e..."Thanks....I'll keep that in mind. Sounds more epic like Game of Thrones. Still have to read the last one out in that one. Those suckers take me forever,lol!!
It's written better than GoT, though. The story flows very well. The GoT style drives my head crazy. I hate having to constantly switch between characters.
~Jennifer~ wrote: "It's written better than GoT, though. The story flows very well. The GoT style drives my head crazy. I hate having to constantly switch between characters."Good to know.... a couple of those Game of Throne books drove me nuts and took me FOREVER to get through. I could only read it in little doses
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I bought GoT in audio, but I am going to watch the HBO version before I listen. Plus, I want to wait until he is closer to the end before listen. Serious cliff hangers drive me nuts
Now, now - the change of characters is part of the charm of The song of ice and fire (GoT is only the first book in the series). And Ez, I recommend you read the book and then watch the TV show. ;)As for this challenge - I Outlander it on one of my lists but since it's a large series a always put it off. Plus, it sound too romantic and that's a thing I rarely if ever read. Not yet sure if I'll start it this year, but you're certainly giving me an incentive, LOL. ;)
Ezinwanyi wrote: "~Melissa~ wrote: "~Jennifer~ wrote: "It's written better than GoT, though. The story flows very well. The GoT style drives my head crazy. I hate having to constantly switch between characters."G..."
Ez ~ I second Kattibrie's suggestion of reading before watching. The book is way better than the HBO series. I read first and then hubby and I watched it. Just my two cents☺
A couple of the books are kind of slow going and then take off. It's the slow going parts that are hard for me. I've been doing them as buddy reads otherwise I would always pass them over,lol. I have
A Dance With Dragons on tap for January.
Kattibrie wrote: "Now, now - the change of characters is part of the charm of The song of ice and fire (GoT is only the first book in the series). And Ez, I recommend you read the book and then watch the TV show. ;)..."Oh no. Romance is part of it, but seriously the other things that happen are not romantic at all but do add to the loveliness of the story. When I finished the first one I literally felt like I'd been to war and barely survived. It was brutal.
~Jennifer~ wrote: "Kattibrie wrote: "Now, now - the change of characters is part of the charm of The song of ice and fire (GoT is only the first book in the series). And Ez, I recommend you read the book and then wat..."Well to be fair I've been avoiding it because I recently got into challenges and didn't want to start a 7 huge books series... Maybe I'll try it this year, we'll see...
I second what Melissa says about Game of Thrones! I am thinking about doing this. I have read the first one twice and am one of the few people that wasn't crazy about it. But I am willing to give the series a try again and it will definitely help with that crazy hard challenge!
Duration: 1/1/13 - 12/31/13
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Book 1: Outlander
Book 2: Dragonfly in Amber
Book 3: Voyager
Book 4: Drums of Autumn
Book 5: The Fiery Cross
Book 6: A Breath of Snow and Ashes
Book 7: An Echo in the Bone
Book 8: Written in My Own Heart’s Blood (Expected release: 2013)
I actually just started this today. I didn't know this was going on. Maybe I'll stop and come back to it in January.
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I've added all the books in the series so far. I've also added the graphic novel and two novellas to my list of books.* Denote Previously Read Books
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8/7/12 4 Stars Re~read 4/13/15*
9/30/12 5 Stars Re~read 4/21/15*
11/24/12 4 Stars Re~read 6/12/15
2/10/13 4 Stars
5/28/13 4 Stars
The Outlandish Outlander Series ChallengeAuthor: Diana Gabaldon
January 1 to December 31, 2013
Book 1: Outlander
Book 2: Dragonfly in Amber
Book 3: Voyager
Book 4: Drums of Autumn
Book 5: The Fiery Cross
Book 6: A Breath of Snow and Ashes
Book 7: An Echo in the Bone
Book 8: Written in My Own Heart’s Blood (Expected release: 2013)
I ll join in too. Like LeslieI have read the first one twice and tried read the second. I need to get this series read once and for all.
Just joined this group today and working on getting my challenge folder set up and challenges to join. For me that challenges are almost half the fun of reading, haha. Gonna join this one!
The Outlandish Outlander Series Challenge
Author: Diana Gabaldon
January 1 to December 31, 2013
Book 1: Outlander - FINISHED 2013/04/20
Book 2: Dragonfly in Amber - FINISHED 2013/05/19
Book 3: Voyager -reading now
Book 4: Drums of Autumn
Book 5: The Fiery Cross
Book 6: A Breath of Snow and Ashes
Book 7: An Echo in the Bone
Book 8: Written in My Own Heart’s Blood (Expected release: 2013)
The Challenge FactoryThe Outlandish Outlander Series Challenge
Duration: 1/1/2014 - 12/31/2014
Progress: 8 out of 8
Book 1: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 8/4/2013
Book 2: Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 2/1/2014
Book 3: Voyager by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 3/24/2014
Book 4: Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 4/11/2014
Book 5: The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 5/7/2014
Book 6: A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 6/30/2014
Book 7: An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 7/25/2014
Book 8: Written in My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 12/20/2014
Outlandish Outlander Series ChallengeTime Frame: 1.1.2013 - 12.31.2013
Last Update: 5.30.2013
Completed: 5/8
Book #1:
Book #2:
Book #3:
Book #4:
Book #5:
Book #6: A Breath of Snow and Ashes
Book #7: An Echo in the Bone
Book #8: Written in My Own Heart's Blood
I've read three of these since the 3rd - I think I'm safely addicted. Yikes!
Vicky wrote: "I've read three of these since the 3rd - I think I'm safely addicted. Yikes!"Are you reading anything else or just these?? They must be really good!!
~Melissa~ wrote: "Vicky wrote: "I've read three of these since the 3rd - I think I'm safely addicted. Yikes!"Are you reading anything else or just these?? They must be really good!!"
I'm listening to an audiobook on the side when I can't sit down and read, but mostly just reading these.
I think I'm going to start in March ~ late Feb if i can fit it in.
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Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith wrote: "I finished book 1 and I am so scared to read book 2. I thought book 1 would never end!"Oh no ~ I may def put this one off til March then ☺
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Oh no ~ I may def put this one off til March then ☺"
You can read it, I would just read it next time, not listen to it. I got it on kindle. I think if I read it, and skimmed through some of the fluff, then the reading would go faster. I will definitely continue, just on my kindle
Ezinwanyi~Mord'Sith wrote: I think if I read it, and skimmed through some of the fluff, then the reading would go faster. I'll have to remember this. I usually read as I get antsy listening to books,lol.
I LOVE the narrator who does the Outlander books, but they definitely can make them feel longer than they are - as if they aren't long enough already!Dragonfly in Amber starts off a bit slower - Jamie and Claire are in France schmoozing with nobles and royals and such, so there's a lot more political intrigue and a lot less adventure. I definitely enjoyed it more when I read it the second time instead of listening.
I did just buy The Fiery Cross in an audible sale. It's 56 hours long, yikes! I'll probably end up half listening half reading it.
The Challenge FactoryThe Outlandish Outlander Series Challenge
Duration: 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013
Progress: 3 out of 8
Book 1: Outlander - 3/9/13 ★★★★★
Book 2: Dragonfly in Amber - 5/9/13 ★★★★
Book 3: Voyager - 8/3/13 ★★★★★
Book 4: Drums of Autumn
Book 5: The Fiery Cross
Book 6: A Breath of Snow and Ashes
Book 7: An Echo in the Bone
Book 8: Written in My Own Heart’s Blood (Expected release: 2013)
MOBY got pushed back to March 2014 (insert extreme sadface here) so I guess we'll only need the 7 for this now?
Yes. If the pub dates change then don't worry with that particular book.
I just stumbled across this challenge. I have been reading this series since mid-May and just started the Fiery Cross. I am so addicted!!
Done!Progress: 8 out of 8
Book 1: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 8/4/2013
Book 2: Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 2/1/2014
Book 3: Voyager by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 3/24/2014
Book 4: Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 4/11/2014
Book 5: The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 5/7/2014
Book 6: A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 6/30/2014
Book 7: An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 7/25/2014
Book 8: Written in My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 12/20/2014
I need to read this series, they have been on my TBR list forever, with all these 5* reviews I need to get around to them.
Jade aka MrsTosh wrote: "I need to read this series, they have been on my TBR list forever, with all these 5* reviews I need to get around to them."Have you started it yet? You're gonna love it!!! I wish I had time to re-read these books (all 8) right now....I'll get to it sometime.
~Jennifer~ wrote: "Kattibrie wrote: "Now, now - the change of characters is part of the charm of The song of ice and fire (GoT is only the first book in the series). And Ez, I recommend you read the book and then wat..."I agree...definitely read them!!!
as for Game of Thrones....there is NO comparison!!! I am still stuck in book 2.....had to take abreak because I was getting rather bored (for want of a better word)..with all the switching between families and locations...
Still working on rereading book 5 so I can complete the rest of the series. I just can't seem to find the time to squeeze the last 4 in yet. Maybe next year :-O
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The Outlandish Outlander Series Challenge
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January 1 to December 31, 2013
For this challenge, you will have an entire year to complete. The challenge officially begins on January 1st, but you have until December 31st to read the last word of the last book (including new releases). Therefore, even though the challenge begins in January, you may not pick up the first book until March. It is completely up to you. This series is long and emotional and gut wrenching at times, so you will have to pace yourselves! Feel free to discuss the books here as well. Good Luck, Have Fun & Happy Reading!
Book 1: Outlander
Book 2: Dragonfly in Amber
Book 3: Voyager
Book 4: Drums of Autumn
Book 5: The Fiery Cross
Book 6: A Breath of Snow and Ashes
Book 7: An Echo in the Bone
Book 8: Written in My Own Heart’s Blood (Expected release: 2013)