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.
Mid-January 1744 - Jamie comes to Claire at the Abbey; Faith is conceived (OUTLANDER)
January 3, 1745 - Hal and Minnie are married in Amsterdam (A FUGITIVE GREEN)
January, 1758 - William is born (VOYAGER)
January, 1758 - Lord John and Percy meet for the first time (BOTB)
January 1, 1765 - Jamie and Laoghaire dance at Hogmanay celebration (VOYAGER)
January, 1770 - Jamie, Claire, and Ian leave River Run to search for Roger (DRUMS)
January 1, 1771 - Hogmanay celebration; the Beardsley twins arrive on the Ridge (FIERY CROSS)
January 21, 1776 - The house on Fraser's Ridge fails to burn down as predicted (ABOSAA)
January 1, 1777 - Ian accidentally kills Mrs. Bug (ECHO)
Late January, 1777 - Tom Christie is told of the fire on Fraser's Ridge (ECHO)
January, 1778 - General Simon Fraser is buried in Corrimony, Scotland (ECHO)
January, 1966 - Frank Randall dies in a car accident (VOYAGER)
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