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Aug 08, 2012 06:09PM
Is any one following Diana's daily lines if you are does it make waiting better or worse for you.
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I was at first, but than I felt that I was getting too much of a glimpse of the book. I want to read it fresh, so I don't read them anymore.
I've been following them on facebook, but like you, Wendy, I think I'm going to stop doing it.I like the unknown when it comes to this series.
Thanks Wendy and Careen I have them on facebook but think I'm going to stop reading them although I love them I agree I think I'm getting to much of the book . I know I'll be reading and think I've read this before way to much LOL
It's rather like reading the 3-chapter excerps often published at the end of some books (Jas Patterson's for instance) to entice you to buy the next book. I don't read those any more. But I do like these daily lines. The snippets are spread among the characters, and incidents, and tho you might remember them when you come across them, there will be so much around them I think it will be just fine. You are going to read the book -at least- twice, anyway, and this might help you spot things you would have missed the first read. Just my opinion.
I still read them... some are repeats. But they're filling that gap for me for book 8. And I doubt I'll remember each and every one while I'm reading.But I do see the point about feeling as if you've seen more than just the trailer to the movie by reading each daily line. (OK, I mixed my metaphors, but you know what I mean, I hope.)
Another author that I love (Jen Lancaster - writes memoirs) had a book come out this year, and since I follow her blog regularly, I had already read a LOT of what was in this years memoir. It left me feeling kind of - enh, what's the big deal? I've read this before. That's why I (GENERALLY) avoid the daily lines. But, if I see Jem's name... I'm gonna read it. I'm a sucker. LOL
Where are you reading the daily lines? I must have missed something but want to start reading them!
Eileen wrote: "Where are you reading the daily lines? I must have missed something but want to start reading them!"You can find them on DG's Facebook page, or follow her on Twitter!
LIke her on FB Eileen and you will see them in your news feed. Sometimes I read them and sometimes not--while I am sure I won't remmeber them, they are kind of hard to follow without the benefit of knowing how it all fits together IMO
I'm torn about the DL's. I understand the risk of over familiarity when the book comes out. My daughter refuses to read them or let me talk to her about them - which I am dying to do. But - I'm reading them because I really need the daily dose of Jamie and Claire. (OK, I'm an addict; I confess.)
I have to read them, it's mandatory. And she's freaking KILLING me with them, KILLING MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. Another YEAR to wait, it's going to be so hard!
I know I still have not stopped reading them i have not had such a hard time waiting for a book to come out since the final Karen Marie Moning fever book
I keep telling myself that I am not going to read them, but can't seem to help myself. I think it is part of the reason I am having such a hard time waiting on MOBY. I CANNOT wait to find out what happens.
This is the first book I've had to wait for in the Outlander series, so, yeah... it's tougher than I anticipated. And I constantly wonder if I'll regret reading the daily lines. Guess we'll see.But sheesh - a whole year yet to wait! I'm with most of ya'll... I need something to help me fill the Outlander gap, and daily lines, especially the ones about Jamie and Claire, really help.
I'm used to the wait b/c I've been reading the series since the 90s. Prior to the daily lines I used to read the excerpts she would post on her website. There weren't as many as the daily lines and I just HAD to get my dose of Claire and Jamie. I've read a few of the daily lines, but I stopped. They're too frequent for my taste. I don't want MOBY to be spoiled completely so I think in the meantime, I'm just going to read The Scottish Prisoner slowly and also the novella, The Custom of the Army, that just came out. lol
Jen, Sinatra fan wrote: "I'm used to the wait b/c I've been reading the series since the 90s. Prior to the daily lines I used to read the excerpts she would post on her website. There weren't as many as the daily lines and..."I got The Scottish Prisoner and intended to read it slowly, but once I started I couldn't put it down. It was new Jamie material about a time in his life we had not previously seen much. I very much enjoyed it. I am listening to Drums right now and I am reading Brotherhood of the Blade. I will just re-read and listen until the next one. I am also going to try to read something else. I used to read all the time, but between life and obsessing about these I can't seem to get interested in anything.
Since I have TSP as an actual book and not a Kindle edition it's taking me longer because I can only read it at home. I keep it tucked away b/c I think I'm afraid to finish it. Finishing it would mean I have to wait for my next Jamie fix. lol
Question for all you Lord John readers...Do you have to read the Lord John books in order? I haven't read any, so I am wondering if I could read The Scottish Prisoner first without being lost?
Thanks for your guidence.
They do have a certain order, but you can read it without being lost.
Tina wrote: "Question for all you Lord John readers...Do you have to read the Lord John books in order? I haven't read any, so I am wondering if I could read The Scottish Prisoner first without being lost?
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As Terri says, there is an order to the LJ books. Because of characters, especially those important in LJ's life, and fitting in with Voyager and through the Outlander books, here's what I'd recommend:
* Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade
* Lord John and the Scottish Prisoner
IMO, you'll get the most bang for your buck with those two.
However, here's the link to Diana G's web site. If you scroll down, she recommends the strict order of reading: http://www.dianagabaldon.com/writing/...
Thanks for the info. I am thinking I am going to start reading these this fall/winter.
I figure the DL's vs. the size of one of Diana G's books the DL's is not even 1% of the book and who knows if all those lines will make it into the final book. I never read the ones from ECHO so I am not sure if all those excepts are in the book.
maybe I'll read the scottish prisoner to hold me over to the next book... if only it would take a year to read it!
