January’s Arroyo Book Club Pick….

The Arroyo Book Club book for January is Outlander by Diana Gabaldon.  Outlander is a genre crossing book that can be variously read as historical fiction, fantasy/science fiction, and romance.  Let me entice you with this review from the Library Journal:

Time-travel stories that combine swashbuckling adventure, romance, and vivid historical details don't get any better than Gabaldon's now classic debut. Claire Randall and her husband Frank are taking their second honeymoon in Scotland when Claire stumbles across a mystical stone circle that whisks her back to the 18th century. There she meets the wounded clansman Jamie Fraser and unexpectedly finds shelter and even love while trying to find her way in a tumultuous historical time. VERDICT With vividly drawn, relatable characters and a respectful, loving eye for the history of the Scottish Highlands, Gabaldon's Outlander series launch is a lush, romantic epic.

Some of you may be familiar with the work from the current TV series.  In any event, stop by the library for a copy of the book and join us for discussion on January 23rd at 3:00.