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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit slowread.substack.com The OUTLANDER adventure begins! In this first episode of our Slow Read of Diana Gabaldon’s OUTLANDER , Sarah & Laura discuss their first impressions of the novel, make guesses about where it’s going to go from here, and, of course, dissect the book chapter by chapter. FIND THE FULL READING SCHEDULE HERE Reminder that you can watch the video version of our conversation on Substack HERE We’d love for you to join us in the comments on Substack or in the Slow Read chat. (Remember no spoilers beyond the sections…
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Slow Read: OUTLANDER
Sarah Stewart Holland & Laura Tremaine · Stories · English
Sarah Stewart Holland & Laura Tremaine slow read the books you've always wanted to tackle, at a pace you can handle. 🔹 Fall 2026: OUTLANDER by Diana Gabaldon https://slowread.substack.com slowread.substack.com
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