Why am I hosting this challenge?
A while ago I read the first book in this series and never got around to reading the rest. Then I watched the television show this past year and realized that I wanted to read this series now more than ever. Therefore, I decided to challenge myself to finally read all eight Outlander books by Diana Gabaldon, and I didn't want to do it alone. I really couldn't find any other challenges out there this specific so I decided to create one. (I know this is kind of like a read-a-long but these books are so big I feel like it is more of a challenge.) **This is my first time hosting a challenge so hang in there.
Who can join?
Anyone and everyone is welcome to join the challenge. It doesn't matter if you have read the books before and just want to re-read them or if this is your first time digging in.
How long does this challenge last?
The challenge runs from Feb. 1, 2015 to Sept. 30, 2015.Why those months? Those months seem to be the least hectic for everyone. Also, I wanted to aim for reading a book a month.
The Reading Schedule (The Outlander Series by Diana Gabaldon in Order)
February - Outlander
March - Dragonfly in Ember
April - Voyager
May - Drums of Autumn
June -The Fiery Cross
July - A Breathe of Snow and Ashes
August - An Echo in the Bone
September - Written in My Own Hearts Blood
** If you get behind or ahead in the reading schedule that is totally fine. The goal is just to read all eight books by the end of September.
Bonus Reads
The Exile - A Graphic Novel
Lord John Grey Series
- Lord John and the Private Matter
- Lord John and the Hand of Devils
- Lord John and the Brotherhood of the Blade
- Scottish Prisoner
Will there be a giveaway?
If at least 10 lovely people sign up for this challenge I will host a giveaway at the end as a reward for all of those who participated, whether you read one or all eight books. There will be a chance for extra entries if you read any of the bonus books on this list.
How do you keep track and share what you have read?
Head on over to the review link up post (COMING SOON!) to share your reviews on the books! If you don't have a blog you can always just post a link to your review on goodreads or simply share in the comments what book you finished reading and what you thought.
How do you join?
Sign up below with the linky anytime! All you have to do is share the link to the blog post, twitter, goodreads shelf, or whatever way you want, stating that you are going to participate in the challenge. Please link back to this page so others can join the challenge as well and see what it is all about. Feel free to use the challenge banner below in your post.
Sign Up Here!!!
Do you have any more questions?
Ask away in the comments below!
Ahhhh I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!! I will be ahead by the time you start since my re-read is already underway, but I will definitely be joining -- I will need the head start anyway because 1 per month is a bit over-ambitious for me especially with everything going on with the baby and whatnot. If I somehow get too far ahead (haha!), I will get cracking on the bonus books. If this is the only blogging thing I do after the baby arrives, I would be one happy camper :)
ReplyDeleteOh, and if you didn't know about it already, make sure you submit this to A Novel Challenge to spread the word -- I think you should have no trouble getting 10 participants!
OK I'm officially in! ::excited happy dance::
DeleteYAY!! I thought of you when making this challenge. Having a head start is totally fine! :) I'm really excited to finally tackle these and I'm glad you will be joining me. When is the baby supposed to arrive? I'm still excited for you every time I remember that awesome news!
DeleteThanks for telling me. I will go submit it. :D
You are awesome as always.
There couldn't have been a more perfect challenge for one of my final selections of the year! Baby is due April 23rd -- so I'll have a few books under my belt by then for when things get a little crazy :)
DeleteCool challenge - I don't really know much about the Outlander series but I may get back to you in February. Hope you have fun with your challenge :D
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! If you get in the mood feel free to come back and join the challenge whenever you like! The series takes place in Scottland. There is romance, time travel, action, and all kinds of stuff.
DeleteThis sounds great! I've been wanting to read this series, and have been holding off on watching the show until I do. I'm not sure if I'll be able to read a book per month, but at least I'll have this challenge as an incentive to try.
ReplyDeleteIt will still be a great way to get you started! :) Thanks for joining!
DeleteI've been wanting to read these for awhile! Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteMe too! I always keep saying I'm going to read them but never do. Now I don't have a choice. ;)
DeleteThis is a great idea! It's cool how you managed to host a challenge. I hope all things go well with it, and have fun! ^.^ I haven't read the book or known the series, but maybe I'll give it a look.
ReplyDeleteThanks! This is a big step for me but I am really excited. :) Feel free to come back and join anytime if you want to give it a go.
DeleteI already have these books on my Reread Challenge for 2015. I think I'm going to join you though for the timing plus it will be fun to readalong with others.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining! Overlapping challenges is always okay, it is even encouraged! :)
DeleteI loved book one and really need to dive into the rest of them..awesome challenge!
ReplyDeleteI am the same way! I want to read them all but I have only read the first one and needed a little motivation. :)
DeleteOK I totally suck at challenges and commitments and all that jazz and am scared I am going to fail at this but I really want to read this series and support your first challenge so count me in! :) Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteEven reading one of these bad boys means you are a winner in my eye. :) Thanks for joining. It will be fun. I suck at challenges too, so we shall see how this goes.
DeleteWhat an amazing challenge! I'm going to do it with my best friend. We're super psyched! Thanks for hosting this! I'm finished. Sorry about the exclamation points and extra enthusiasm.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the exclamation points and extra enthusiasm! Welcome to the challenge. I think it is going to be a lot of fun! :D
DeleteEvery year I say to myself that this will be the year I get through these books. And every year with one thing or another I fail. So far I have read Outlander 3 times and got through 100 (ish) pages of Dragonfly in Amber. 2015 could be the year I get through them all! Count me in! Thank you so much for hosting this challenge :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining! I have always had the same problem as you, saying I want to read them and then never seeming to find the time. This will be the year we change that! Welcome. :)
DeleteYAY!! I am so excited, I am so excited to actually have a reason to get through this series a little faster, not that I am not always intrigued when I open up one of Gabaldon's books. Excited to join in on the fun! Thanks for hosting!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining!! I love having all of this support for reading these big books. :D
DeleteI read the first book in october and will skip that one, but I'm so joining to continue this series.
ReplyDeleteThat is completely fine! :) I'm glad to hear you are joining.
DeleteI'm excited for this challenge! I need to read the series in order, I've read bits and pieces before.
ReplyDeleteWelcome! I am excited as well. Just a few more days until it begins!
DeleteThis is an awesome challenge! Looking forward to joining you :)
ReplyDeleteI tried to add my link, but when I clicked on it it just took me to a page with all the links. Did I miss out on the sign-up? Sorry! I tend to be tech-illiterate sometimes!
I'm doing the challenge on goodreads. I can't wait to get started
ReplyDeleteAnyone and everyone is welcome to join the challenge. It doesn't matter if you have read the books before and just want to re-read them or if this is your first time digging in.
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