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Written in My Own Heart's Blood (Bound for Schools & Libraries)
Written in My Own Heart's Blood (Bound for Schools & Libraries) | Diana Gabaldon
#1 "NEW YORK TIMES "BESTSELLER In her now classic novel "Outlander, "Diana Gabaldon told the story of Claire Randall, an English ex-combat nurse who walks through a stone circle in the Scottish Highlands in 1946, and disappears . . . into 1743. The story unfolded from there in seven bestselling novels, and CNN has called it "a grand adventure written on a canvas that probes the heart, weighs the soul and measures the human spirit across [centuries]." Now the story continues in "Written in My Own Heart's Blood." 1778: France declares war on Great Britain, the British army leaves Philadelphia, and George Washington's troops leave Valley Forge in pursuit. At this moment, Jamie Fraser returns from a presumed watery grave to discover that his best friend has married his wife, his illegitimate son has discovered (to his horror) who his father really is, and his beloved nephew, Ian, wants to marry a Quaker. Meanwhile, Jamie's wife, Claire, and his sister, Jenny, are busy picking up the pieces. The Frasers can only be thankful that their daughter Brianna and her family are safe in twentieth-century Scotland. Or not. In fact, Brianna is searching for her own son, who was kidnapped by a man determined to learn her family's secrets. Her husband, Roger, has ventured into the past in search of the missing boy . . . never suspecting that the object of his quest has not left the present. Now, with Roger out of the way, the kidnapper can focus on his true target: Brianna herself. "Written in My Own Heart's Blood" is the brilliant next chapter in a masterpiece of the imagination unlike any other. Praise for "Written in My Own Heart's Blood"" " "["Written in My Own Heart's Blood"] features all the passion and swashbuckling that fans of this historical fantasy series have come to expect."--"People" "Another breakneck, rip-roaring, oh-so-addictive page-turner from Gabaldon . . . Take a deep breath, jump aboard, and enjoy the ride."--"Library Journal" "With her Outlander series, Gabaldon . . . successfully [juggles] a sizable and captivating cast of characters; developing thrilling plotlines that borrow equally from adventure, history, and romance; and meticulously integrating a wealth of fascinating period details into the story without slowing down the pace. The result is a sprawling and enthralling saga that is guaranteed to keep readers up long past their bedtimes."--"Booklist "(starred review) "From the Hardcover edition."
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aa_guer2021
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So, some things don‘t change. 🫠 I still can‘t write reviews timely. But at least I got through it. I am in new territory. It was still emotional, a roller coaster and a story of growth with some heartbreaks and triggers (🔥😭😞) but some positive stuff, too. I am excited about the next book, but then I think I will actually be done?? 🥹🤔🙏🏻 #recentlyread

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Born.A.Reader
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#hearts #coverlove
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs
I collect the Outlander books as I see them in the library sales because I want to enjoy the series but just couldn't get into the first book the last time I tried. Anyone else? I don't want to watch the show until I've read the books.

Eggs Perfect 😍 ❤️ 5mo
dabbe I loved them, but agree that they are lllooonnnggg. P.S. The sex scenes are worth it. 🤫😂🤗 4mo
Teresereading Loved the first couple - but they got too long! 4mo
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dabbe
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#Scarathlon #PhotoChallenge
#HHC #HalloweenHexesCoven
#Blood ❤️🩸❤️
I went for the word, not the substance itself.

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CrystalE02
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I thought I would post my #Bookmory calendar for July. I love seeing everyone's progress!!

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CrystalE02
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I finished this book late last night. I am glad I got it done. I love the characters in this book. I rated this book a 4 out of 5 stars.

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Crystal83
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I am not going to do a TBR for #JubliantJuly readathon hosted by @Andrew65 I will be working on these books. I will update everyday!!!

Written in My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon (book, on page 229)
The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson (audiobook, 17%)
Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman by Alan Rickman (ebook, just started)

Andrew65 Some big books there, good luck 😁 1y
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Mollyanna
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Happy Birthday @wanderinglynn and Congrats on 300K! 🥳

Thanks for the opportunity…

wanderinglynn Thank you! 😘 And thanks for entering! 2y
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Rissa1
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I have finished it.
Of course, this book like the others, ended by leaving me wanting more. This book had me falling in love with Ian and Rachel, and crying over the loss too much.
#SirWatson #CatsOfLitsy #20in4

kspenmoll Oh my what a sweet kitty! 2y
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Rissa1
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#20in4 Goals
1. Finish Written in My Own Heart's Blood
2. Start and Finish Blackbird
3. Go with my gut in choosing the Sager or Jayatissa to start next

My kids and I are alone this weekend as my husband is traveling with family for a bachelor party. The amount of reading I get done will heavily weigh on the attitudes of my children.
@Andrew65

Andrew65 Best of luck with the reading and the attitudes of your children. 2y
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mandarchy
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I'm savoring this series while summer lasts. ☀️ I hope everyone is staying cool and safe. Covid just got through my door and I'm hoping the one person can keep it to themselves. I'm vaxed and boosted to the max, so cross your fingers.

Chrissyreadit Fingers crossed! 2y
mandarchy @Chrissyreadit🤞so much for savoring. Downloaded Bees and the Kindle is charging. 2y
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Rissa1
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Today's plans

mandarchy I'm waiting for it to get warm enough to go on the porch, but I'll be reading the same thing. I'm on chapter 81. 🌝🌞 2y
Rissa1 @mandarchy I have just started, only on chapter 8. 2y
mandarchy @Rissa1 William just had his tantrum? He's not over it yet 🤣. 2y
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mandarchy
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Meaning a person or thing at the center of attention. It stems from both Greek and Latin, literally a dog's tail. Which brings me to the expression, the tail wagging the dog, which means an important person is controlled by lesser important person.

What are some other dog centric words or phrases?

Susanita Their bark is worse than their bite. 2y
mandarchy @Susanita a dog that barks is afraid, a dog that bites is not! 🐕 woof 2y
Ruthiella “Hair of the dog that bit you“ for a hangover cure. 2y
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mandarchy @Ruthiella a quick Google search reveals that this expression stems from the belief that by placing the hair of the dog that bit you into the bite wound, could/did prevent rabies (16thC). 2y
BookNAround Barking up the wrong tree. 2y
mandarchy @BookNAround who would have guessed that this expression probably comes from Tennessee, it's less than 200 years old and it may come from Davey Crocket himself. 2y
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Lizwarnerpdx
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Book #8 in the series. There is so much going on in this book. 1776/1777 in the American colonies is a turbulent place, and 1980‘s isn‘t all that easy either. But the adventures continue for the Fraser clan and their acquaintances.

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Sresendez12
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I‘ve been a little absent from Litsy lately but I promise I‘m still reading and working though some of my reading challenges. Hoping to post some reviews this weekend. Kicking of the weekend reading outside while my daughter plays in her new playhouse. I do love springtime!

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swishandflick
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Whew! Thank goodness I got my wires crossed and accidentally checked this book out from the library before the newest of the series, Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone. After realizing it's been well over SIX (!!!) years since last reading it, this was a much needed refresher - so much happens and my brain really had lost a lot of the detail. Always a pleasure to spend time with Jamie, and the Brianna/Roger story line in this one is fascinating.

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The promised #bookhaul post from the wonderful 💎 of a store called Around Again & Again Books. I felt it was fate that this 📖, which I needed for my collection, was available. The Shakespeare edition is stunning, and the new (to me) series is prehistoric fiction 🎉🥰💙. My husband picked the Star Wars Encyclopedia. 🥲 #tbr #bookworm #usedbooks #keepbooksalive

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Those moments when your memorization of Hamilton comes in handy while reading historical fiction. You wonder why Charles Lee never attained renown as a Revolutionary figure, Claire? Because he shits the bed at the battle of Monmouth! Haha

Bookzombie 😂😂 3y
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swishandflick
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I had such a nice time hanging with my grandparents this weekend! Now I'm at the airport and headed back to the city. Just started a re-read, the last chunky addition to the Outlander series. It feels like it's been a long time since I first read it, I hope I don't get lost getting back into the swing of what's going on ?

Excited to "visit" my forever book boyfriend, Jamie Fraser ❤️

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks That‘s so awesome! All of my grandparents are gone and I wish I had spent more time with them ❤️ 3y
annahenke There‘s actually a new one after this that‘s out! 3y
swishandflick @annahenke you're totally right, that tells you how long it's been since I first read this one! Probably for the best to get in a re-read 😂 3y
annahenke @swishandflick haha 😂 I know - so much happens in these! 3y
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Geemom1118
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Starting my year off by heading back I to 1778 in this 800+page book. Love like Jamie & Claire ♥️

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LibraryCin
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Mehso-so

The book was good. To say i really liked it is hard to sustain with a 1000+ page book, but there were parts I really liked. Roger and Bree‘s story pulled me in immediately and kept me interested. There were parts that focused on Lord John Grey and his son William – much of which I didn‘t find as interesting, though some parts were. Cont in comments..

LibraryCin Near the start of the book, I didn‘t even find Jamie and Claire as intriguing, but their story got better as the book went along. I do like reading about the medical stuff, though having had a couple of eye surgeries myself, that bit with Claire fixing John‘s eye was pretty graphic! 3y
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HeatherBlue
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It‘s officially heated blanket season!
❤️

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HeatherBlue
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Started the morning with a hike, then beer and nachos, now on to my favorite part—relaxing with my book 🧡 Happy Thanksgiving!! 🦃🍁

dylanisreading Sounds like a lovely day! 3y
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Hoping to finish my reread of the last Outlander book before the new one comes out on Tuesday! Might be a bit challenging because I‘ve gone into full Christmas decorating mode, but you never know. 🤷🏼‍♀️

BarbaraTheBibliophage I‘ve been trying to do the same! But I‘m only halfway through. Thankfully I have the audio so I can make progress while I do some baking for our Thanksgiving meal on Thursday. 3y
erinreads @BarbaraTheBibliophage One of these days I finally need to just get the audiobooks for the series. I hear Davina Porter‘s narration is fantastic! 3y
BarbaraTheBibliophage @erinreads Oh yes—she is fabulous!! 3y
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JacqMac
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This has become the year of the chunksters for me. I‘m starting these two today. They were calling to me. I‘m still working on War and Peace. That one might take another year. lol

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canbku
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Trying the audiobook for the first time! Getting a bit of a refresher before Bees!!

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Jhullie
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Jamie and Claire face enormous challenges (don‘t they always?) in this missive and triumph repeatedly at each hurdle. Part of me feels that this has ended in such a way to be the final book in this outstanding series, but I want more... and indeed there will be.

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I got a chuckle out of this quote. Doctor Who is in Outlander! 🤣

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suvata
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Continuing my TBR project:
This is one the oldest selection on my TBR list - Originally added January 13, 2017.

Oh dear! How am I going to make it until Go Tell The Bees That I Am Gone comes out? 😔 sigh

Librarianaut Is there a release date for the new one? 4y
suvata @Librarianaut Not that I‘ve heard. 4y
sprainedbrain I believe she said it would be published in 2019. 😒😂 4y
suvata @sprainedbrain I guess we can‘t rush the creative process. 4y
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Literary_Siren
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I haven‘t cried so hard while reading a book in forever. A lot of suspenseful, heartbreaking and joyous moments in this book. I can‘t wait for the next!

suvata I‘m reading this one now too. Such a great series. ❤️ 4y
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SquirmyBookwormy
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Finally finished all of the published Outlander novels. Can‘t wait for the next one to come out!

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irrelevance10
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The perfection that is this series continues with this book. I have no complaints or gripes. Gabaldon‘s research and attention to detail are flawless. I am so excited for the next book to come out.

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SassenachTheBookWizard
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I FINALLY FINISHED

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Cortg
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Book 8...Completed!
I liked this one a lot! I felt their living in N.C. in the previous books were a bit slow but this one picked up speed. I enjoyed the Revolutionary War parts and Bree & Roger‘s smaller parts were entertaining as well.

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Cortg
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I don‘t want summer weather to end! I‘m soaking up what‘s left of the warm weather and finishing up this book!.

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SassenachTheBookWizard
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Finally reading!

inthegreensandblues ❤️❤️❤️ 5y
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Cortg
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Multitasking before work. Reading, doggie snuggles and laundry!

Hooked_on_books 🐶💙 5y
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Cortg
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We went on a camping adventure with some friends this weekend. I didn‘t get much reading in but thought I‘d give my Littens a chuckle for the day. This is what coastal flooding is!

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Most recently #readaroundtheworld took me to Lake Bled in Slovenia. I was too busy rowing with friends to read on this beautiful lake, but best believe I wanted nothing more than to float lazily with Claire and Jamie to accompany me. On book 8/8, now we might yet finish before fall begins!

monalyisha WOW! 😍 5y
Freespirit Amazing! 5y
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Cortg
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Lunch break reading and Angus wants attention!

ladym30 Angus is a cutie!❤️ 5y
Cortg @ladym30 Thanks! He‘s my little buddy. 5y
JulietReads Give Angus some attention. 😍 5y
Cortg @JulietBooks He got some! He also got a nice long walk after dinner! 5y
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