Outlander (published in the United Kingdom as Cross Stitch) is the first in a series of eight historical multi-genre novels by Diana Gabaldon. Published in 1991, it focuses on the Second World War–era nurse Claire Randall, who travels through time to 18th century Scotland and finds adventure and romance with the dashing Jamie Fraser.[1] A mix of several genres, the Outlander series has elements of historical fiction, romance, adventure and science fiction/fantasy.[1]Outlander won… Continue reading Everything Outlander
Category: Historical Fiction
What I’m Reading Lately
Here’s a quick update on what I’ve been reading lately: I recently discovered the Outlander series, so I’m knee deep in reading through. I personally love long books, and I’m enamoured with Jamie, Claire and the crew. My reading has been taken over by Gabaldon’s series. Here are 5 reasons you should read it, too!… Continue reading What I’m Reading Lately
5 Reasons You Need to Read Outlander
The funny story about this series by Diana Gabaldon is that I’ve borrowed Outlander from the library twice before I even read it through! I wasn’t thrilled by the description of “time-travel” and didn’t connect with Claire right off the bat, so I set it aside. Then, years later, I downloaded it on my… Continue reading 5 Reasons You Need to Read Outlander
2015 Summer Reading List
Summer 2015: Young Adult & Middle Grade Reading List There are so many great Young Adult books being published that I decided to focus on catching up on many of the novels of which I wanted to read. Here are the books at the top of my list this summer. Any other suggestions? Nest… Continue reading 2015 Summer Reading List
The Montmaray Journals: Review & Recommendation
The Montmaray Journals by Australian author, Michelle Cooper RAF pilots. Aristocratic balls and gowns. A rocky isolated island kingdom. Nazis. Spies. Family. Spain. 1. A Brief History of Montmaray Sophie FitzOsborne lives in a crumbling castle in the tiny island kingdom of Montmaray, along with her tomboy younger sister Henry, her beautiful, intellectual… Continue reading The Montmaray Journals: Review & Recommendation