Outlander

I started reading this because I was enjoying the show so much. I was quite surprised to find out this was nearly as old as I am. Unfortunately, the show doesn't stick to the book as much as I hoped, especially since I ended up liking the book even more (but that's pretty typical of books-turned-film). Claire is more willing to adapt in the books and has a more logical head on her shoulders, though can still be a bit daft for someone supposedly so educated and with her experiences. Of course, as all readers will, I fell absolutely in love with Jamie and continued reading mostly for his story than Claire's. Lots of nods to real history and the sweeping descriptions of the Scottish landscape are also a treat.
I wouldn't call this a dime romance novel as many reviewers expect - besides a brief tussle with her husband in the beginning of the book, there isn't any sex for a good 200 pages - and would even say it could appeal to both sexes equally with its descriptions of action, weaponry, violence, 1700's prison practices, and a fair amount of raunchy humour.
There are some moments where it seems the locations or actions jump forward a bit without a segue but was overall pretty easy to follow and I was enraptured by the characters. For a 850 page book, I finished this in only a few days where I've had books ?? of the size collecting metaphorical dust in my Nook.
If you've any interest in Scottish history (and Scottish men), I'd definitely recommend you give this novel a try.