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Book Beginnings

December 19, 2013 by pictureperfectcooking

Looking back over the last few months, I seem to be stuck on book series.  Today’s Book Beginning subject is no exception: “A Breath of Snow and Ashes” by Diana Gabaldon.  This book is part of Ms. Gabaldon’s Outlander series and, if you haven’t read these books, you don’t know what you are missing.

“The dog sensed them first.  Dark as it was, Ian Murray felt rather than saw Rollo’s head lift suddenly near this thigh, ears pricking.  He put a hand on the dog’s neck, there ridged with warning.”

These aren’t just books, but epic novels full of colorful characters and vivid descriptions of locales and lifestyles in the 18th century.  If you are a lover of historical fiction (like me), run, don’t walk, to your library and check out these books!

Please join me at Rose City Reader for Book Beginnings.

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Posted in Books | Tagged A Breath of Snow and Ashes, Book Beginnings, Books, Diana Gabaldon, Outlander, Rose City Reader | 6 Comments

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  1. on December 20, 2013 at 10:41 am laurelrainsnow

    I can’t believe that I haven’t yet read this author…love the opening to this one. Here’s MY FRIDAY MEMES POST


    • on December 21, 2013 at 10:35 am pictureperfectcooking

      I hope you take the time to try her books and enjoy them. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!


  2. on December 20, 2013 at 1:37 pm Elizabeth

    Nice beginning…makes me want to read the book. I like colorful characters.

    THANKS for sharing.

    Enjoy your weekend.

    There is a free download of A Christmas Carol on my blog courtesy of Atria Books if you want to stop by.

    Elizabeth
    Silver’s Reviews
    My Book Beginnings


    • on December 21, 2013 at 10:34 am pictureperfectcooking

      Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!


  3. on December 20, 2013 at 3:01 pm Sandra Nachlinger

    What a great opening! I love the author’s description of the dog’s reaction (and the man’s too). It created a feeling of unease and tension that makes me want to know more. I’ll add this author to my list!
    My Book Beginnings/Friday 56 post features MAGGIE’S TURN.


    • on December 21, 2013 at 10:34 am pictureperfectcooking

      This series is one of my all time favorites. I hope you like it as much as I did. Merry Christmas!



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