Diana Gabaldon throwing 'Outlander' party in Scottsdale
Paradise Valley author Diana Gabaldon will discuss the world of "Outlander" during a free event Sunday, July 5, at Barnes & Noble in north Scottsdale.
Gabaldon's hugely popular saga about time-traveling nurse Claire and dashing Scotsman Jamie has been told through eight books that have sold more than 17 million copies. The success of the books has led to a Starz TV series that debuted last year to solid ratings and a rabid online fan base.
The series stars Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan. It was such a quick hit that Season 2 was announced less than a week after the show debuted in August.
At the Barnes & Noble event, Gabaldon will talk about the series (potential spoilers?) and sign the reissued edition of the first novel in the series ($18). There will be a trivia contest and fans are encouraged to dress in costume. A prize pack will be awarded; the set contains a poster from the TV show, Gabaldon's "The Outlandish Companion" and a set of DVDs that includes the first eight episodes of Season 1.
Details: 2 p.m. Sunday, July 5. Barnes & Noble, 10500 N. 90th St., Scottsdale. 480-391-0048, barnesandnoble.com.
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