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dealing with withdrawal from DG
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Jodie
2004-09-15 17:18:50 UTC
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hey guys,

I'm new to this group, but I am a longtime fan of Diana Gabaldon. I've read
each of her books many times over, have the Outlandish Companion, have a
bookplate with her autograph on it, and I saw Herself at the Highland Games
in Fergus, Ontario in 2003. My mom is a fan, too, and we refer to Diana's
series as "The Books" like we were referring to the bible.

It's tough for me trying to read anything else now because nothing quite
comes to the same standards as the Outlander books. I've hear mention
somewhere of trying out Karen Marie Moning's books, but I really didn't like
them. I found them too, um, trashy, for lack of a better word.

My mom recently discovered J. Ardian Lee's books, and I am currently in the
middle of the second one, "Outlaw Sword". Probably you guys already know
all about her books, but in case someone hasn't, they are really good and a
nice subsitute, sort of like methadone is to heroin. :)

They involve a man named Dylan whom is transported from modern times back to
the 18th century Scotland. They have a bit of the mystic, and have dry
humour. I think you guys would like them.

jodie

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Modat22
2004-09-15 18:59:05 UTC
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Post by Jodie
hey guys,
I'm new to this group, but I am a longtime fan of Diana Gabaldon. I've read
each of her books many times over, have the Outlandish Companion, have a
bookplate with her autograph on it, and I saw Herself at the Highland Games
in Fergus, Ontario in 2003. My mom is a fan, too, and we refer to Diana's
series as "The Books" like we were referring to the bible.
It's tough for me trying to read anything else now because nothing quite
comes to the same standards as the Outlander books. I've hear mention
somewhere of trying out Karen Marie Moning's books, but I really didn't like
them. I found them too, um, trashy, for lack of a better word.
My mom recently discovered J. Ardian Lee's books, and I am currently in the
middle of the second one, "Outlaw Sword". Probably you guys already know
all about her books, but in case someone hasn't, they are really good and a
nice subsitute, sort of like methadone is to heroin. :)
They involve a man named Dylan whom is transported from modern times back to
the 18th century Scotland. They have a bit of the mystic, and have dry
humour. I think you guys would like them.
jodie
You might also take a look at a book called "Angels and Demons" can't
remember the author and "The Divinci Code" both are great books. Not
as good as Outlander but its a worthwhile read.
Jodie
2004-09-15 20:04:10 UTC
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Post by Modat22
You might also take a look at a book called "Angels and Demons" can't
remember the author and "The Divinci Code" both are great books. Not
as good as Outlander but its a worthwhile read.
Yes, I have read The Da Vinci code - EXCELLENT book!! - but I haven't heard
of Angels and Demons, will definitely check it out. Thanks a bunch.
Dana Compton
2004-09-16 03:42:46 UTC
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Post by Jodie
Yes, I have read The Da Vinci code - EXCELLENT book!! - but I haven't heard
of Angels and Demons, will definitely check it out. Thanks a bunch.
Cave you done the clan of the cave bear series? Jean Aule (sp?) is the author.
Big books 5 of them.
I hated the Divinci Code... dumb and slow. Whatever it is that catches folks in
it missed me bigtime.


Dana- horsekeeper to;
Asthor - 8 year old ASB gelding
Juan's Magic- 17 year old TB gelding
Angel
2004-09-16 16:45:02 UTC
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I have two sets of the Clan books but haven't started reading them yet..
have been wanting to for years!! On a scale of one to ten.. how good are
they?

Angel
Post by Dana Compton
Post by Jodie
Yes, I have read The Da Vinci code - EXCELLENT book!! - but I haven't heard
of Angels and Demons, will definitely check it out. Thanks a bunch.
Cave you done the clan of the cave bear series? Jean Aule (sp?) is the author.
Big books 5 of them.
I hated the Divinci Code... dumb and slow. Whatever it is that catches folks in
it missed me bigtime.
Dana- horsekeeper to;
Asthor - 8 year old ASB gelding
Juan's Magic- 17 year old TB gelding
Jodie
2004-09-16 17:22:08 UTC
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Post by Angel
I have two sets of the Clan books but haven't started reading them yet..
have been wanting to for years!! On a scale of one to ten.. how good are
they?
Angel
I read those a long time ago, I think when I was 16 or so. I remember they
were very good. I'm inspired to read them again. After 13 years, I've
forgotten most of the details. The author's name is Jean Auel.

jodie
Angel
2004-09-16 20:25:38 UTC
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yes, I know, I have the first four in paperback..actually have two sets of
them.. may sell one set :)

Angel
Post by Jodie
Post by Angel
I have two sets of the Clan books but haven't started reading them yet..
have been wanting to for years!! On a scale of one to ten.. how good are
they?
Angel
I read those a long time ago, I think when I was 16 or so. I remember they
were very good. I'm inspired to read them again. After 13 years, I've
forgotten most of the details. The author's name is Jean Auel.
jodie
Dana Compton
2004-09-17 18:21:47 UTC
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Post by Angel
I have two sets of the Clan books but haven't started reading them yet..
have been wanting to for years!! On a scale of one to ten.. how good are
they?
Angel
I give them a 9. They are my second favorites after the DG series. Ayla (the
main character) is as real to me as Claire. Try them on I think you will like
them.

Dana- horsekeeper to;
Asthor - 8 year old ASB gelding
Juan's Magic- 17 year old TB gelding
Lady o' the house
2004-09-16 01:15:14 UTC
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Hi, Jodie.

I'm so glad to hear about someone with the same 'problem' as I have. DG has
certainly spoiled me for anything else, and it's driving me crazy to not
have any new Jamie/Claire stories to dive into. I'll have to check out your
recommendations; the J. Ardian Lee books sound pretty good.

Thanks for the tip.

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Linda
http://home.att.net/~lewis_linda/index.html
Post by Jodie
hey guys,
I'm new to this group, but I am a longtime fan of Diana Gabaldon. I've read
each of her books many times over, have the Outlandish Companion, have a
bookplate with her autograph on it, and I saw Herself at the Highland Games
in Fergus, Ontario in 2003. My mom is a fan, too, and we refer to Diana's
series as "The Books" like we were referring to the bible.
It's tough for me trying to read anything else now because nothing quite
comes to the same standards as the Outlander books. I've hear mention
somewhere of trying out Karen Marie Moning's books, but I really didn't like
them. I found them too, um, trashy, for lack of a better word.
My mom recently discovered J. Ardian Lee's books, and I am currently in the
middle of the second one, "Outlaw Sword". Probably you guys already know
all about her books, but in case someone hasn't, they are really good and a
nice subsitute, sort of like methadone is to heroin. :)
They involve a man named Dylan whom is transported from modern times back to
the 18th century Scotland. They have a bit of the mystic, and have dry
humour. I think you guys would like them.
jodie
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Jodie
Jodie
2004-09-16 02:15:43 UTC
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Post by Lady o' the house
Hi, Jodie.
I'm so glad to hear about someone with the same 'problem' as I have. DG has
certainly spoiled me for anything else, and it's driving me crazy to not
have any new Jamie/Claire stories to dive into. I'll have to check out your
recommendations; the J. Ardian Lee books sound pretty good.
Thanks for the tip.
--
Linda
http://home.att.net/~lewis_linda/index.html
You are most welcome *beam*. Here are the order of the books:

Son of the Sword (2001)
Outlaw Sword (2002)
Sword of King James (2003)
Sword of the White Rose (2004)

They are not as chunky as Diana's books, but so far not bad.

Also not bad are Sara Donati's books. The first one is Into the Wilderness.
They are not time travel, but are pretty good. They involve Hawkeye's
(Nathaniel) son. Hawkeye, that is, of Last of the Mohicans.

jodie :)
KL
2004-10-10 21:53:54 UTC
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Post by Jodie
Post by Lady o' the house
Hi, Jodie.
I'm so glad to hear about someone with the same 'problem' as I have. DG
has
Post by Lady o' the house
certainly spoiled me for anything else, and it's driving me crazy to not
have any new Jamie/Claire stories to dive into. I'll have to check out
your
Post by Lady o' the house
recommendations; the J. Ardian Lee books sound pretty good.
Thanks for the tip.
--
Linda
http://home.att.net/~lewis_linda/index.html
Son of the Sword (2001)
Outlaw Sword (2002)
Sword of King James (2003)
Sword of the White Rose (2004)
They are not as chunky as Diana's books, but so far not bad.
Also not bad are Sara Donati's books. The first one is Into the Wilderness.
They are not time travel, but are pretty good. They involve Hawkeye's
(Nathaniel) son. Hawkeye, that is, of Last of the Mohicans.
jodie :)
I am a newbie here, and I know this is an old post, but had to reply to it.
Remember also that in Sara Donati's first book we get a wee glimpse of Jamie
and Claire. It is a crossover, and the author got permission from DG to use
Jamie and Claire in her book.

KL
Jodie
2004-10-13 02:37:48 UTC
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Post by KL
I am a newbie here, and I know this is an old post, but had to reply to it.
Remember also that in Sara Donati's first book we get a wee glimpse of Jamie
and Claire. It is a crossover, and the author got permission from DG to use
Jamie and Claire in her book.
KL
That's right, I forgot about that.

jodie :)
Debi Matlack
2004-10-13 10:35:46 UTC
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On Herself's website, she offers what she calls a 'Methadone List', books
she has read and recommends and I have have come to enjoy some of those
books. Owen Parry's series set in the Civil War is particularly good.
Debi (still planning to get the newest book the second it hits the shelves,
whenever it gets there)

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