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  • Hi ladies, Can you please tell me the order of the Lord John books? I read on here that I should read it first before AEITB....so I have two of the books with me. Since I am 44 in line at the library, I figured I would get some reading in. And I do like Lord John and the way that man talks! :) -- persianquinn, 08:05:54 09/28/09 Mon
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  • QOTD -- Judie, 06:57:56 09/28/09 Mon
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    Look at the list at the bottom of the board. I need some more quoters. :D

    If you are interested, please let me know which weeks you CANNOT do as that will make it easier for me without a lot of back and forth e-mailing. I'll get back to you with your week.

    Also, I'm going to try something different. How about replying in this post instead of e-mailing me. That might even make it easier. I'll give it a try, anyway. :D

    Thanks.

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  • QOTD for Monday September 28, 2009. The following quote is taken from Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 1 "A Hanging In Eden". Copyright (c) 1997 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved -- oorjanie, 19:51:34 09/27/09 Sun


    “He paused, shading his eyes to look down the row of towering ships’ masts, and I came up beside him. He twitched unconsciously at the front of his breeches, easing the fit, and I took his arm.

    “Family jewels still safe, are they?” I murmured.

    “Uncomfortable, but safe,” he assured me. He plucked at the lacing of his flies, grimacing. “I would ha’ done better to hide them up my bum, I think.”

    “Better you than me, mate,” I said, smiling. “I’d rather risk robbery, myself.”

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  • QOTD for Sunday September 27, 2009. The following quote is taken from Voyager by Diana Gabaldon, Chapter 41 "We Set Sail". Copyright (c) 1994 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved. -- oorjanie, 19:16:25 09/26/09 Sat

    “ “Quite so. It raises the blood pressure and strains the abdominal muscles, too. Can even tear them, and cause a hernia.”

    “Ah.”

    “And,” I continued, raising my voice just a trifle, “it can cause the testicles to become tangled round each other inside the scrotum, and cuts off the circulation there.”
    “Ooh!” Mr. Willoughby’s eyes went round.

    “If that happens,” I said ominously, “the only thing to do, usually, is to amputate before gangrene sets in.”

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  • I promise no spoilers -- reposting for Whiskey Eyes...., 09:29:05 09/26/09 Sat
    I promise no spoilers...... -- Whiskey Eyes, 14:02:03 09/25/09 Fri
    I'm savoring Echo and am about 125 pages in. I just have to say that it never ceases to amaze me how DG can have me laughing on one page and bawling my eyes out just 2 pages later.

    Never, have I had an author affect me this way. DG, you are a truely amazing individual and I thank you that you have taken the time to write these wonderful books. My life is enriched so much and on so many levels because of your unselfishness in sharing these wonderful characters and stories!


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    What I want to know is: Who's read the last page? *G* (NT) -- Cherie, 14:18:30 09/25/09 Fri

    I am SO envious. My copy hasn't arrived yet. I've been on holiday to Barcelona for a few days and was really looking forward to The Book waiting for me when I got back - but no - a pile of junk mail, but no Book!! Any UK Hosers received theirs yet? (NT) -- Kirsten, 14:25:34 09/25/09 Fri

    kirsten -- and the other uk'ers:) ....... my book arrived early this morning:) (NT) -- ali cat, 01:02:09 09/26/09 Sat

    uk readers --hi alicat, can i just ask you if your name is at the beginning of the alphabet, my surname starts with W, so i was thinking that my book will be sent out later.
    best wishes juliet, 06:14:28 09/26/09 Sat

    hiya---mine came with a royal mail van at 7.15 am this mornin--jamie knocked me outta bed :)-----and my surname begins with a C so you might be right ....... (NT) -- ali cat, 08:11:08 09/26/09 Sat

    Mine's an 'S', maybe that's why I haven't got mine yet. What about Max and Ange? They're R and S, so if you're right, they'll have to wait as well. Enjoy your weekend Ali, doing anything apart from reading? (NT) -- Kirsten, 08:22:34 09/26/09 Sat

    Postman's been and gone - no book!! Ali, did yours come with the regular postman or with the Royal Mail van? (NT) -- Kirsten, 03:23:00 09/26/09 Sat

    I got my book this morning...my last name begins with "L"...AND I'm nearly as far north on the UK mainland as one can get! Perhaps the sending is according to when the 'orders' were received? I hope everyone h as their books soon! (NT) -- Elenna, 09:19:36 09/26/09 Sat

    I just have to add this comment here. I (as well as they rest of you) have been waiting for this book for so long it seems, I want to devour it, but I am also a bit afraid? Anyone else? (NT) -- Audrey, 17:18:37 09/25/09 Fri

    I didn't read the last page, yet ;) (NT) -- Audrey, 17:19:57 09/25/09 Fri

    I am also feeling the same. With the other books I read them within days because I knew there was always another one. With Echo I have had the book for a few days and just got to page 125. I am afraid to read it and then finish it..... (NT) -- Hadji, 18:56:49 09/25/09 Fri

    I'm also worried about what type of situations J&C are going to find themselves in and how cliffhanger-y the ending is going to be... (NT) -- Audrey, 20:23:15 09/25/09 Fri

    How long is the book? I bought it for my Kindle and I'm "14%" finished, but the Kindle doesn't show page numbers (and a "page" on the Kindle is shorter than a "page" in a printed book). I do plan to buy the book later for my collection but for now am just reading it on the Kindle (which I LOVE, by the way - both the Book and the Kindle!! :-D) Anhyhow, I was just wondering how many pages are in the book - curiosity, you know!! Thanks. (NT) -- ScarlettO, 17:26:28 09/25/09 Fri

    Mine is 814 pages of novel (NT) -- Audrey, 17:47:53 09/25/09 Fri

    Me - I read the last page - hadn't had the book in my hands for 2 minutes. Couldn't help it. (NT) -- no self control, 19:59:19 09/25/09 Fri

    i'm a bit ahead of you WE and with you on your comments. so many emotions. DG is the master. i am loving this book but don't want it to end. no not read last page (NT) -- oorjanie, 20:57:09 09/25/09 Fri

    I read the end as soon as I got my hands on the book. Couldn't help myself. Luckily the ending doesn't spoil much about the rest of the book. (NT) -- cee, 21:21:00 09/25/09 Fri

    I bought it this morning because there was a shipment delay with The Book Depository. I hugged it when the shop assistant passed it to me, then read the last page (I need to work on delay of gratification!). I'm off to get lost in my imagination... (NT) -- Janelle N, 22:12:11 09/25/09 Fri

    I am on Chapter 42. I am trying to read slowly, but having absolutely no luck at all!!! :) I will be off for a reread soon, and it looks like a reread of LJG may be in order to, just to clarify something. (NT) -- LissC, 06:01:29 09/26/09 Sat

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  • Can't seem to figure something out... -- Avelina, 19:01:09 09/25/09 Fri
    The other day there was QOTD about Melva and her making Claire sick. What I don't understand is did melva make Claire sick on purpose or was it because her brother made her? If she did do it on purpose then why? I thought Melva loved Claire?

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  • Report from the launch -- Lady Beth, 16:29:52 09/23/09 Wed
    Just got back from the Launch sponsored by the Poisoned Pen in Scottsdale. There were at least 400 people at the Biltmore. They had a piper who was very handsome if not a tall redhead. Several men did attend in their kilts. Diana talked for about 30 minutes and then signed books and posed for pictures with everyone who wanted one and of course that was about everyone. It took her about 1 and 1/2 hours to get through the long line. The venue was beautiful and she was so gracious and witty and she did say there would be at LEAST one more book.

    Poisoned Pen ordered 2200 books and sold all of them.

    I have started mine and I am determined not to hurry. FYI: for anyone who is waiting to get their book, Diana said it would be helpful to have read Brotherhood of the Blade before starting Echo.

    There were women there from Michigan, Chicago and three from England who had included the launch in their trip. Another lady was "kidnapped" by her friend early yesterday morning and did not know where she was going until they got to Phoenix. They flew in from Alabama.

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  • Kindle owners: Outlander is now only $2.39 on Kindle! All the other books are less that $9.99, except Echo, which is $13.20. I paid $16.20 a couple of days ago. I *think* that Kindle books can be gifted, too. -- Cristina H, 06:10:46 09/25/09 Fri
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  • QOTD for September 26, 2009 The following quote is taken from The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon, chapter 109 "The Voice Of Time". Copyright© 2001 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved. -- LisaW, 22:56:51 09/25/09 Fri
    “”Quite a lot, Uncle.” Ian answered, but his eyes didn’t leave my face. “Not everything”—a brief smile touched his lips—“and I’m sure I havena got the grammar right—but I think I understand it. Do you?”

    It wasn’t clear whether he addressed the question to me or Jamie; both of us hesitated, exchanged a glance—then I turned back to Ian and nodded, and so did Jamie. Jamie’s hand tightened on mine.

    “Mmmphm,” Ian said, and his face lighted with an expression of profound satisfaction. “I knew ye weren’t a fairy, Auntie Claire!””


    Hope you are enjoying "Echo", I know I am!!! Claire is such an interesting character to me, I admire her and find her intriguing too. Hope you all enjoyed this week.

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  • QOTD for Friday September 25, 2009 The following quote is taken from The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon, chapter 95 "The Summer Dim". Copyright© 2001 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved. -- LisaW, 20:08:35 09/24/09 Thu
    ““It is dangerous for her here, without me.” Fraser’s eyes had momentarily lost their sharp focus; the lines of his face relaxed in exhaustion. His eyes half-closed and he sagged back. Then, suddenly, his eyes opened again.

    “She is an Old One,” he said. “They will kill her, if they know.” Then his eyes had closed again, and he had not spoken again until the others had found them at daylight.”

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  • Diana Book Signing -- Lady Lesley, 14:28:01 09/24/09 Thu
    Hi Everyone,

    I'm assuming many of you have the new book and have already started reading. I'm VERY excited because Diana is coming to Asheville, NC this weekend for a reading and book signing and my DH and I have tickets! We had just moved here 2 years ago and didn't find out she was here until later and were SO disappointed, so I'm especially looking forward to this.

    Don't know whether to start reading yet...because the sooner I start, the sooner I'll be done. Purposely procrastinating !

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  • UK Hosers. Ive just had word that the export edition books are being packed ready for posting from Worthing today. I think they've been a bit overwhelmed, they didnt expect to have to send so many out. Mind, this was only a verbal message. I will not believe it until the book is in my hands. I cant help being cynical, put it down to experience. -- LindaE, 06:46:16 09/24/09 Thu
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  • In what year was Young Ian born? -- bethistle, 08:04:58 09/24/09 Thu
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  • QOTD for Thursday September 24, 2009 The following quote is taken from Outlander by Diana Gabaldon, chapter 3 "The Man in the Wood". Copyright (c) 1991 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved. -- LisaW, 21:11:34 09/23/09 Wed
    “I became aware, in the midst of this advice, that while the patient was listening respectfully, the other men were eyeing me with looks ranging from wonder to outright suspicion.

    “I’m a nurse, you see,” I explained, feeling somehow defensive.

    Dougal’s eyes, and Rupert’s as well, dropped to my bosom and fastened there with a sort of horrified fascination. They exchanged glances, then Dougal looked back at my face.

    “Be that as it may,” he said, raising his brows at me. “For a wetnurse, you’d seem to have some skill at healing. Can ye stanch the lad’s wound, well enough for him to sit a horse?” “

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  • Echo -- isisgms (amazon), 00:59:47 09/22/09 Tue
    Am I being very dog in the manger, or really good. I have pre-ordered Echo from Amazon.UK and will get it in January 2010. My logic being that the anticipation will be good for me with a reward just after Christmas. It's not fair though that all you lucky people in the US have got it already!

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  • QOTD for Wednesday September 23, 2009 The following quote is taken from A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon, chapter 63 "Moment Of Decision". Copyright© 2005 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved. -- LisaW, 20:49:11 09/22/09 Tue

    “Then some sound turned me toward the window and I saw the man who stood there. I had no name for him, and yet I loved him. He stood with his back turned to the bed, arms braced on the sill, and his head sunk on his chest, so the dawn light glowed red on his hair and traced his arms with gold. A spasm of grief shook him; I felt it, like the temblors of a distant quake.
    Someone moved near him. A dark-haired woman, a girl. She came close, touched his back, murmuring something to him. I saw the way she looked at him, the tender inclination of her head, the intimacy of her body swaying toward him.
    No, I thought, with great calm. That won’t do.
    I looked once more at myself lying on the bed, and with a feeling that was at once firm decision and incalculable regret, I took another breath.”

    A little long, but very descriptive of Claire’s feelings for Jamie. Happy reading Lallyfriends!

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  • Canadian Ladies - I bought the book CHEAP last night at Save on Foods. It was on sale for $27.99 then I used 4000 Save On Points at the check out so I got it for $20 !! -- Merilee, 12:47:35 09/23/09 Wed
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  • Yesterday (the 22nd) was my birthday...and the most precious gift, I have to wait three more weeks to get it! Stupid me! I should have made arrangements and get someone from Lallybroch to order it for me, and express mail it the same day... I lent my copy of "ABOSAA" to the lady that first got me hosed, and now I can't find her, nor my copy of ABOSAA...I finally hosed an adult...my first "hosed one"! was my 16 y/o niece, now she's 18 I don't feel guilty anymore...Lol! Ladies, please tell... -- Ayira from Panama, 13:44:25 09/23/09 Wed
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  • The DAY is finally here. Although it was my first wait...it was still 3 years. I'm giddy with excitement. -- Conmama, 02:07:35 09/22/09 Tue
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  • QOTD for Tuesday September 22, 2009 (Yeah it's here!) The following quote is taken from Voyager by Diana Gabaldon, chapter 11 "The Torremolinos Gambit". Copyright (c) 1994 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved. -- LisaW, 20:13:28 09/21/09 Mon

    “ “True. I have heard the point made, though, that the novelist’s skill lies in the artful selection of detail. Do you not suppose that a volume of such length may indicate a lack of discipline in such selection, and hence a lack of skill?”

    Fraser considered, sipping the ruby liquid slowly.

    “ I have seen books where that is the case, to be sure,” he said. “An author seeks by sheer inundation of detail to overwhelm the reader into belief. In this case, however, I think it isna so. Each character is most carefully considered, and all the incidents chosen seem necessary to the story. No, I think it is true that some stories simply require a greater space in which to be told.” “


    In celebration of "An Echo In The Bone"'s release, just a little nod to Herself from Jamie. :)

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  • Speculations on Jamie and Clare's Future. Come inside here to see my thoughts. Anybody else want to predict on the day before we find out ? -- BrendaW, 08:12:42 09/21/09 Mon
    My DH is a geneology buff. The earliest ancestor he can trace follows Jamie's footsteps, and I am hoping it will continue this way. DH's ancestor was born in Scotland in 1721 - fought in Culloden - ended up in America. He was taken prisoner at the Battle of Long Island in 1776 and forced into service on the British side. He would have been on the regulators side prior to that. He was then with the 84th Regiment of Foot, 2nd Battalion, Royal Highland Emigrants. In 1783 that battalion was disbanded at Windsor,Nova Scotia. All of the soldiers were given land grants in that area. So I am hoping Jamie and Clare might eventually end up in NS, but maybe that won't happen until next book. I was just reading a bit about the 84th Regt and I see a bit that 'Ft. Edward's garrison was commanded by Capt Allan MacDonald, husband of the famous Flora MacDonald'. That was interesting. Also, of course Jocasta and Duncan are in NS now, as well as Hamish MacKenzie. BTW, I read in the Outlandish Companian that Hamish was a 'real person'. However, before all this happens, I really want them to go back to Scotland. I want young Ian to see his parents again. And then there is the land on Frasers Ridge. Jamie found the beautiful piece of land where he intended to build his next house, if anything should happen to their first house. So I am expecting for something to happen with that. Maybe they will have a new house there on Frasers Ridge. Just my thoughts today, the day before 'all is revealed'. I am so anxious!

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  • Kindle pre-order says ECHO will be available for download to my Kindle on 9/24/09. I hope that is incorrect. I'd like it to be available for download tomorrow. Anyone else pre-ordering on the Kindle? -- Tess, 08:36:29 09/21/09 Mon
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  • QOTD for Sunday September 20, 2009 The following quote is taken from Voyager by Diana Gabaldon, chapter 1 "The Corbies' Feast". Copyright (c) 1994 by Diana Gabaldon. All rights reserved. -- LisaW, 20:54:28 09/19/09 Sat
    “Forgetting to pray, he instead began to conjure her face behind his eyelids, the curve of cheek and temple, a broad fair brow that always moved him to kiss it, just there, in that small smooth spot between her eyebrows, just at the top of her nose, between clear amber eyes. He fixed his attention on the shape of her mouth, carefully imagining the full, sweet curve of it, and the taste and feel and the joy of it. The sounds of praying, the pen-scratching and the small, choked sobs of Giles McMartin faded from his ears.”

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  • I don't know if this should go somewhere other than here, but if it does, accept my apologies and please move this to where it should be. I'm not gloating or anything like that, but I just had to share this with you all, since I know how excited we are for the new book! My DH and I were shopping in Orillia in Zellers yesterday and as we were going thru the checkout, I turned and gasped out loud! There, on the shelf beside me, was An Echo In The Bone!! I grabbed it, added it and added it to our purchases, then spent about 3 hours last night reading! I won't give any spoilers, but I will say that alot of my questions are being answered and I'm only on page 195!! -- KimL, 06:57:04 09/21/09 Mon
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