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northoftheborder

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8. I'm on the third in the Outlander stories: "Voyager"

Reply to TexasProgresive (Original post)

Mon Jan 5, 2015, 11:01 AM

Jan 2015

These books are well paced (for me). The writer manages to place her fascinating characters in a vivid background of historical and cultural scenarios, keeps the romantic story alive, and then keeps me wondering how the eighteenth century will blend into and influence the 20th century narrative.

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What are you reading the week of Sunday, January 4, 2015? [View all] TexasProgresive Jan 2015 OP

Good morning, TexasProgresive! You're up early again this week! scarletwoman Jan 2015 #1

That does sound weird and fascinating. Enthusiast Jan 2015 #3

Hi, everyone! Thanks for the thread, TexasProgresive. Enthusiast Jan 2015 #2

We've raised nubian dairy goats since TexasProgresive Jan 2015 #4

Love me some nubian dairy goats. Enthusiast Jan 2015 #5

Yes we milk and drink the milk and make cheese and yougurt. TexasProgresive Jan 2015 #6

Back to working on Spillover by David Quammen. SheilaT Jan 2015 #7

I'm on the third in the Outlander stories: "Voyager" northoftheborder Jan 2015 #8

Still reading Anthony Doerr's japple Jan 2015 #9

We're 33 on the library list for that one, japple. Enthusiast Jan 2015 #10

I hope you both enjoy it as much as I am. The writing is beautiful. japple Jan 2015 #11