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Karen Henry
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OUTLANDER fan since 2006. I blog about All Things #OUTLANDER at https://www.outlandishobservations.com. Since 2008, I've been moderator of Diana Gabaldon's section of TheLitForum.com.

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Happy Thanksgiving to all of you who are celebrating today! Here's my collection of Thanksgiving-themed quotes from Diana Gabaldon's #OUTLANDER books. Hope you enjoy it!

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Thanksgiving quotes from the OUTLANDER books
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November 27, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Interesting news today: #OUTLANDER author Diana Gabaldon has chosen Texas A&M University's Cushing Memorial Library, located in College Station, TX, as the permanent home for her literary papers, notes, and other memorabilia.

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Diana Gabaldon's archives to be housed at Texas A&M!
News, information, random musings, and occasional Deep Thoughts about Diana Gabaldon's books and All Things OUTLANDER.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Here's something different: "OUTLANDER in Concert: Echoes Through the Highlands", celebrating Bear McCreary's music from all 8 seasons of the #OUTLANDER_STARZ TV series! Tickets for the May 30 concert in Edinburgh will go on sale Nov. 21. Details here:

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OUTLANDER in Concert!
News, information, random musings, and occasional Deep Thoughts about Diana Gabaldon's books and All Things OUTLANDER.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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The new Ken Burns documentary, THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, premieres on PBS at 8pm ET on Sunday, Nov. 16! This 6-part series will air from Nov. 16-21. What a treat for #OUTLANDER fans who want to learn more about the historical background. I can't wait!

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THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION by Ken Burns premieres Nov. 16!
News, information, random musings, and occasional Deep Thoughts about Diana Gabaldon's books and All Things OUTLANDER.
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November 15, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Here's my latest in-depth post focusing on a particular character from the #OUTLANDER books. This one's about Young Ian.

*** SPOILER WARNING!! *** If you haven't read all of the OUTLANDER books, there are SPOILERS in this post! Read at your own risk.

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Ian Murray: Walking between two fires
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November 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Diana Gabaldon will be receiving an honorary doctorate from the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) in Inverness, Scotland this week. Look here for details. Congratulations, Diana!

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Diana Gabaldon to receive an honorary doctorate!
News, information, random musings, and occasional Deep Thoughts about Diana Gabaldon's books and All Things OUTLANDER.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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It's official! OUTLANDER Season 8 will premiere on STARZ on March 6, 2026!

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OUTLANDER Season 8 will premiere on March 6, 2026!
News, information, random musings, and occasional Deep Thoughts about Diana Gabaldon's books and All Things OUTLANDER.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Happy Halloween / Samhain / All Hallows' Eve to all of you! Here's a collection of Halloween-themed quotes from Diana Gabaldon's books and stories. Hope you enjoy them!

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Halloween quotes from Diana Gabaldon's books
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October 31, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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OUTLANDER fans: Please read this important update on the upcoming "OUTLANDER: Highlands to Carolina" series of virtual programs from the Wake County (NC) Public Libraries! If you tried before to sign up and registration was closed, please try again.

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Update on "OUTLANDER: Highlands to Carolina" virtual programs!
News, information, random musings, and occasional Deep Thoughts about Diana Gabaldon's books and All Things OUTLANDER.
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October 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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#OUTLANDER fans: Please join me in wishing a very happy 107th birthday (believe it or not!) to Claire Elizabeth Beauchamp Randall Fraser! In celebration, here's a collection of some of my favorite Claire quotes from the OUTLANDER books.

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Happy Birthday, Claire!!
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October 20, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Here are my reactions to OUTLANDER: BLOOD OF MY BLOOD's season finale, Episode 110, "Something Borrowed".

*** SPOILER WARNING!! *** If you haven't yet seen this episode, there are Major Spoilers in this post. Read at your own risk!

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BOMB Episode 110: "Something Borrowed" (SPOILERS!)
News, information, random musings, and occasional Deep Thoughts about Diana Gabaldon's books and All Things OUTLANDER.
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October 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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I just returned from a 3 1/2-day road trip to South Carolina, visiting historic sites related to the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War. I had a great time, really glad I made the effort to go. Look here for details, including lots of photos!

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Southern Campaign Road Trip
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October 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Here is my detailed recap of OUTLANDER: BLOOD OF MY BLOOD Ep. 109, "Braemar". Terrific episode, best of the whole season so far!

*** SPOILER WARNING!! *** If you haven't yet seen this episode, there are SPOILERS in this post! Read at your own risk!

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BOMB Episode 109: "Braemar" (SPOILERS!)
News, information, random musings, and occasional Deep Thoughts about Diana Gabaldon's books and All Things OUTLANDER.
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September 27, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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There will be no new episode of OUTLANDER: BLOOD OF MY BLOOD the week of Oct. 3! They are taking a brief break before the season finale, Episode 110 ("Something Borrowed"), which will air on STARZ on Friday, Oct. 10. Please spread the word. Thanks!

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No new episode of BOMB the week of Oct. 3!
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September 25, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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The Wake County Public Libraries (my local library here in Raleigh, NC) will be doing a series of eight #OUTLANDER themed programs via Zoom, starting in late October! Online registration is required, but it's free. Should be fun! Look here for details.

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"OUTLANDER: Highlands to Carolina" virtual programs!
News, information, random musings, and occasional Deep Thoughts about Diana Gabaldon's books and All Things OUTLANDER.
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September 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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Here are my reactions to OUTLANDER: BLOOD OF MY BLOOD Episode 108, "A Virtuous Woman".

*** SPOILER WARNING!! *** If you haven't yet watched this episode, there are SPOILERS in this post! Read at your own risk.

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#BloodOfMyBlood
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BOMB Episode 108: "A Virtuous Woman" (SPOILERS!)
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September 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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STARZ has released a new teaser video for OUTLANDER Season 8! I think it looks great!

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New OUTLANDER Season 8 teaser video!
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September 18, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Here are my reactions to OUTLANDER: BLOOD OF MY BLOOD Episode 107, "Luceo Non Uro".

*** SPOILER WARNING!! *** If you haven't yet watched this episode, there are spoilers in this post! Read at your own risk.

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#BloodOfMyBlood
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BOMB Episode 107: "Luceo Non Uro" (SPOILERS!)
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September 13, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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Here are my reactions to OUTLANDER: BLOOD OF MY BLOOD Episode 106, "Birthright".

*** SPOILER WARNING!! *** If you haven't yet watched the episode, there are SPOILERS in this post! Read at your own risk.

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#BloodOfMyBlood
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BOMB Episode 106: "Birthright" (SPOILERS!)
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September 6, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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Here are my reactions to OUTLANDER: BLOOD OF MY BLOOD Episode 105, "Needfire".

*** SPOILER WARNING!! *** If you haven't yet seen this episode, there are SPOILERS in this post! Read at your own risk.

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#OUTLANDER
#BloodofMyBlood
#Needfire
BOMB Episode 105: "Needfire" (SPOILERS!)
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August 29, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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I'm celebrating TWO blogging milestones today! Outlandish Observations turns 17 years old, and by coincidence, this is my 2000th blog post! Thanks to all of you who've visited Outlandish Observations over the years! I really appreciate your support!

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Celebrating 17 years -- and 2000 posts!
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August 28, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Here are my reactions to OUTLANDER: BLOOD OF MY BLOOD Episode 104, "A Soldier's Heart".

*** SPOILER WARNING!! *** If you haven't watched this episode, there are SPOILERS in this post. Read at your own risk!

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#OUTLANDER
#BLOODofMyBLOOD
BOMB Episode 104: "A Soldier's Heart" (SPOILERS!)
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August 22, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Here are my reactions to OUTLANDER: BLOOD OF MY BLOOD Episode 103, "School of the Moon".

*** SPOILER WARNING!! *** If you haven't watched this episode, there are SPOILERS in this post. Read at your own risk!

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BOMB Episode 103: "School of the Moon" (SPOILERS!)
News, information, random musings, and occasional Deep Thoughts about Diana Gabaldon's books and the OUTLANDER TV series.
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August 15, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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For #OUTLANDER_STARZ fans in the US, Netflix is now showing OUTLANDER Episodes 701-708 as available for viewing!

We will have to wait quite a while longer (until January 2027, probably) to see the second half of Season 7.
August 11, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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Here are my reactions to Episode 101 of OUTLANDER: BLOOD OF MY BLOOD, titled "Providence".

*** SPOILER WARNING!! If you haven't yet seen BLOOD OF MY BLOOD Episode 101, there are SPOILERS in this post! Read at your own risk! ***

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BOMB Episode 101: "Providence" (SPOILERS!)
News, information, random musings, and occasional Deep Thoughts about Diana Gabaldon's books and the OUTLANDER TV series.
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August 9, 2025 at 5:48 PM