Do you read excerpts and #DailyLines, or not?
I am a longtime excerpt-avoider
This question is the topic of the March poll on Outlandish Observations. I thought it would be interesting to see what you think.
I read every excerpt about book 9 that I can find. In general spoilers do not upset me. I am a firm believer in "its the journey, not the destination." Spoilers may hint at or reveal a destination but will not take away from my ability to enjoy the journey.
Hi Karen, I use to devour the daily snippets... but found when the book came out I was disappointed as I had fewer surprises...so I quit!
Hi Karen yes especially when Diana posts some of Book 9 and I love it when she does because it gives readers and fans a bot of what the book will look like when it finally is printed as a whole , and I wish she would do it more often , so yes , am reading "Drums of Autumn' this month , can't wait for season4 this year. please post more soon. Happy Week. sincerely.
Haha, I'm the opposite of threadbender! I enjoy them and I find they don't take away from the story because the books are so huge. They're just a tiny part of the big picture.
I truly enjoy Diana Gabaldon sharing with her readers. The daily lines keep me connected with the characters. Other book series I am reading do not do this so when the new book is published I find myself forgetting who is who or am disconnected for a few chapters. Dr. Gabaldon is a very smart lady. She know how to market her product.
I voted used to read but don't anymore. I'm still interested in them, but my memory can't compete. Most of the times I find myself completely confused as to what character she's talking about. Also, I'm not afraid of spoilers because I know for a fact that she wouldnt post anything too spoilery, why would she ruin big plot twists and such? She's too smart for that.
I will for sure reread the series as soon as book 9 release date is announced.
I go through phases where I avoid them completely ... and other phases where I can't get enough.
In order to avoid those "can't get enough" moments of weakness, I'm catching up on my TBR list, which is extensive!
I don't like to read the excerpts. It's like torture! I wait until the book comes out and then read it cover to cover. I like to wait and binge all at once.
April, 1743 - Claire arrives in the 18th century for the first time and meets Jamie and the MacKenzies; Jamie falls in love (OUTLANDER)
April, 1743 - Kenneth arrives in the 18th century (THE EXILE)
April, 1744 - Jamie punishes Fergus for not properly looking after Claire (DRAGONFLY)
April 15, 1746 - Jamie kills Dougal MacKenzie, and convinces Claire she must go back. Jamie and Claire spend one last night together. They cut the letters J and C into the base of their thumbs. (DRAGONFLY)
April 16, 1746 (early morning) - Claire goes back through the stones to the 20th century. (DRAGONFLY)
April 16, 1746 - The Battle of Culloden. Jamie is seriously wounded; Jack Randall is killed (VOYAGER)
April 18, 1746 - Jamie is saved from execution by Lord Melton, and sent home to Lallybroch (VOYAGER)
April 24, 1758 - Lord John watches Percy lead troops in battle for the first time (BOTB)
April, 1760 - Jamie teaches Willie to say "Nnnnno"; Hal has Jamie brought to London against his will; Lord John and Jamie travel to Ireland. (SCOTTISH PRISONER)
April 1, 1767 - Claire purchases a slave (VOYAGER)
April, 1770 - Bree and Lord John meet Stephen Bonnet before his hanging. Bonnet manages to escape (DRUMS)
April 20, 1775 - Lizzie gives birth to a son, Rodney (ABOSAA)
April 21, 1776 - Amanda Claire Hope MacKenzie is born (ABOSAA)
April 12, 1777 - Jamie and Claire arrive in New Bern; Claire meets Percy Beauchamp (ECHO)
April 18, 1777 - Claire encounters Tom Christie, alive and well (ECHO)
April 1, 1778 - Jamie writes a very long letter to Claire from Paris (ECHO)
April, 1778 - Claire and Ian travel from Scotland to America (ECHO)
Late April, 1948 - Claire returns to the 20th century (DRAGONFLY)
April, 1968 - Claire and Bree travel to Scotland and meet Roger; Claire reveals the truth about Jamie. (DRAGONFLY)
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