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July 10, 2014 by pictureperfectcooking

Welcome to a special edition of Book Beginnings hosted by Rose City Reader.  Well, it is special for me because today I am writing about the eighth Outlander novel called “Written In My Own Heart’s Blood” by Diana Gabaldon.  It follows the story of Jamie and Claire during the start of the Revolutionary War.  Here are the first lines:

“June 16, 1778

The forest between Philadelphia and Valley Forge

Ian Murray stood with a stone in his hand, eyeing the ground he’d chosen.  A small clearing, out of the way, up among a scatter of great lichened boulders, under the shadow of firs and at the foot of a big red cedar; a place where no casual passerby would go, but not inaccessible.  He meant to bring them up here – the family.”

Whenever I read one of Ms. Gabaldon’s books, I just get lost in it.  I could read for hours at a time (if that were possible with a full time job and a household to take care).  I was overjoyed to read it, but sad to see it end.  Bring on number 9!!

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Posted in Books | Tagged Book Beginnings, Books, Diana Gabaldon, Outlander, Outlander Series, Rose City Reader, Written In My Own Heart's Blood | 19 Comments

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  1. on July 10, 2014 at 7:12 pm Rebecca @ The Key to the Gate

    I have not read the Outlander series but have heard a lot about it. It definitely sounds like a series that a reader won’t be able to stop once started.
    Happy Reading,
    Rebecca @ The Key to the Gate


    • on July 12, 2014 at 4:03 pm pictureperfectcooking

      They are large books but so worth the time investment. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!


  2. on July 10, 2014 at 11:57 pm Sandra Nachlinger

    I haven’t read this series, but I’ve heard that it’s exceptional. The beginning definitely makes me want to read more.
    Here’s the link to my Friday post: WHAT MATTERS MOST.


    • on July 12, 2014 at 4:02 pm pictureperfectcooking

      It IS exceptional! I can’t recommend them enough. Thanks so much for visiting!


  3. on July 11, 2014 at 6:32 am Juli @ Universe in Words

    I love it when you’ve got an author or a series like that where you just know you’re in good hands and you can loose yourself! I really like the sound of the beginning! I hope you don’t have to wait for the next one too long! Thanks for sharing 🙂 Hope you have a great weekend!
    My Friday post
    Juli @ Universe in Words


    • on July 12, 2014 at 4:02 pm pictureperfectcooking

      Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting! Have a great day!


  4. on July 11, 2014 at 8:49 am laurelrainsnow

    I hear good things about this author, but have not yet read her work. Thanks for sharing…and tempting me.

    Here’s mine: “SMALL BLESSINGS”


    • on July 12, 2014 at 4:01 pm pictureperfectcooking

      She is one of my favorite authors. I hope you give them a try and enjoy them. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!


  5. on July 11, 2014 at 11:11 am Elizabeth (Silver's Reviews)

    I haven’t read anything by this author yet. I am definitely missing out on some gorgeous writing. Beautiful imagery.

    THANKS for sharing.

    Have a great weekend.

    Giveaway of The Paris Architect on my blog if you want to stop by.

    Elizabeth
    Silver’s Reviews
    My Book Beginnings


    • on July 12, 2014 at 4:01 pm pictureperfectcooking

      Her writing is amazing! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting.


  6. on July 11, 2014 at 4:02 pm fiza

    The way you talk about it makes me want to read it too, even though this isn’t really my genre 🙂

    My BB & 56 


    • on July 12, 2014 at 4:00 pm pictureperfectcooking

      I hope you enjoy them if you give them a try. Ms. Gabaldon is an awesome author!


  7. on July 11, 2014 at 5:11 pm Claudia {SparrowHawk}

    I get lost in anything with historical fiction in the mix. I’ll look into this series for sure; thanks for sharing!

    Sparrow’s BB & Friday 56


    • on July 12, 2014 at 3:59 pm pictureperfectcooking

      I hope you do and enjoy them as much as I have. Thanks for stopping by!


  8. on July 11, 2014 at 8:05 pm Katherine @ I Wish I Lived in a Library

    Somehow I have never read any Gabaldon despite the fact that so many people I trust really love her books. I do like the excerpt. Thanks for sharing!


    • on July 12, 2014 at 3:59 pm pictureperfectcooking

      Please give her books a try! They are so full of detail and yet easy to read. Thanks for visiting!


  9. on July 12, 2014 at 4:25 am Topazshell

    I have read the first one. I adored it. Just ashamed I haven’t made it to the second one. I’ll bet this is another wonderful one. Enjoy. Bliss.


    • on July 12, 2014 at 3:59 pm pictureperfectcooking

      I hope you continue reading the series. The story just gets better and better. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!


  10. on July 17, 2014 at 6:56 pm judy huse

    ladies…. those of you who haven’t read diana’s books are in for a treat! her novels run 800 to 1000 pages, a lovely way to pass time, to lose yourself in the story, to see the characters evolve over the 40 year time span….wow, i almost envy you who have yet to discover jamie and clare. should you start reading them, please read the 8 novels in order…. you won’t be sorry!



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