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Archived: Series Reads > The Wanderer (Thunder Point #1), by Robyn Carr [Start Date: January 15, 2015]

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message 51: by Ezi (new) - rated it 4 stars

Ezi Chinny (ezinwanyi) | 744 comments I like the 4 day breakdown myself


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Ezi Chinny (ezinwanyi) | 744 comments I have started this one :D


message 53: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new) - rated it 4 stars

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments I haven't. I've got a couple of books to finish and another to read before I start. I'll probably start on the 14th.


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Lauren (laurenjberman) I have my BR of Revenant (Lords of Deliverance, #6; Demonica, #11) by Larissa Ione first and then I'll get to it. Probably the 15th.


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ShoSho  (shoshost) | 12263 comments Lauren wrote: "I have my BR of Revenant (Lords of Deliverance, #6; Demonica, #11) by Larissa Ione first and then I'll get to it. Probably the 15th."

Ditto


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June (ladyjune) | 315 comments I'm reading it now :)


Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 84 comments I've started listening to the audiobook.


message 58: by Ezi (new) - rated it 4 stars

Ezi Chinny (ezinwanyi) | 744 comments It's a slow burner but it's good


message 59: by ShoSho , Moderator (new) - rated it 4 stars

ShoSho  (shoshost) | 12263 comments Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "It's a slow burner but it's good"

Good to know!


message 60: by Lori (new) - rated it 3 stars

Lori Robinett I started this one today. Hoping it inspires me - I have a manuscript under consideration for The Lobster Cove series, which sounds somewhat similar.

This is my first challenge - looking forward to discussing!


message 61: by Lori (new) - rated it 3 stars

Lori Robinett Elizabeth wrote: "I've started listening to the audiobook."

How's the audiobook? I love audiobooks, if the narrator is good.


message 62: by Ezi (new) - rated it 4 stars

Ezi Chinny (ezinwanyi) | 744 comments I am on chapter 8. I like it. It is very real life-ish, like Lucky Harbor


message 63: by Elizabeth (last edited Jan 13, 2015 11:18AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 84 comments Lori wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "I've started listening to the audiobook."

How's the audiobook? I love audiobooks, if the narrator is good."


I like it and I'll definately continue with the audiobooks. The narrator has also narrated her other series, the Virgin River series.


message 64: by Ezi (new) - rated it 4 stars

Ezi Chinny (ezinwanyi) | 744 comments Ok. I have to say that Cooper is cracking me up. He told Sarah that (view spoiler)


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Ezi Chinny (ezinwanyi) | 744 comments OMG. Chapter 13 & 14 & 15 made this book for me.
In Chapter 14, the exchange between Mac and Gina after her "cold" was one of the funniest exchanges I have ever listened to. I was on the train LOL and I couldn't stop.

The book has finally picked. I am definitely in for book 2


message 66: by Gisela, Moderator (new) - rated it 3 stars

Gisela (chicadorlando) | 4022 comments I'm trying to be "good" and wait for the 15th but your updates are making it hard! Lol!


message 67: by Ezi (new) - rated it 4 stars

Ezi Chinny (ezinwanyi) | 744 comments Gisela wrote: "I'm trying to be "good" and wait for the 15th but your updates are making it hard! Lol!"

I really like it. This feels enjoyable like Lucky Harbor was for me


message 68: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new) - rated it 4 stars

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments
The giant redwoods:








message 69: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new) - rated it 4 stars

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments
Coos Bay, Oregon









message 70: by Ezi (new) - rated it 4 stars

Ezi Chinny (ezinwanyi) | 744 comments LK,
that looks as beautiful as described in the book. It's also a very very small town


message 71: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new) - rated it 4 stars

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments
fifth wheel, toy hauler



message 72: by Phoenix (Online Elf), Moderator (new) - rated it 4 stars

Phoenix (Online Elf) | 4358 comments Character list added to Post #1.


message 73: by Ezi (new) - rated it 4 stars

Ezi Chinny (ezinwanyi) | 744 comments Where did you get that character list? That's freaking awesome!!

I recommend everyone peak the character list before beginning


message 74: by Phoenix (Online Elf), Moderator (new) - rated it 4 stars

Phoenix (Online Elf) | 4358 comments Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel wrote: "Where did you get that character list?"

Shelfari.


message 75: by ShoSho , Moderator (new) - rated it 4 stars

ShoSho  (shoshost) | 12263 comments I'm going to start tonight.


⚜️XAR the Bookwyrm (xar-the-bookwyrm) Does anyone know how tied this is to the author's Virgin River series? Can it be read independently of that series, or is it tied in enough to be annoying to an OCD series reader?


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Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Trea wrote: "Does anyone know how tied this is to the author's Virgin River series? Can it be read independently of that series, or is it tied in enough to be annoying to an OCD series reader?"

I think this series works as a standalone from that one, Trea. I do know that the main character, Cooper, just briefly thought of a friend of his in Virgin River, but that is all. However, it didn't interconnect with the story thus far.


message 78: by Gisela, Moderator (new) - rated it 3 stars

Gisela (chicadorlando) | 4022 comments I'm starting in a bit and hoping that this one is better than Masked by Moonlight (Moonlight, #1) by Nancy Gideon


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Gisela (chicadorlando) | 4022 comments Lovely pictures LK!


⚜️XAR the Bookwyrm (xar-the-bookwyrm) Lisa Kay wrote: "I think this series works as a standalone from that one, Trea. I do know that the main character, Cooper, just briefly thought of a friend of his in Virgin River, but that is all. However, it didn't interconnect with the story thus far."

Thanks, Lisa Kay! That's what I was hoping for!


Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 84 comments LE is right. Beyond what you mentioned there no other connection with the Virgin River series, at least in this book!
And LG thanks for the awesome pictures!


message 82: by ShoSho , Moderator (new) - rated it 4 stars

ShoSho  (shoshost) | 12263 comments Lisa Kay wrote: "Trea wrote: "Does anyone know how tied this is to the author's Virgin River series? Can it be read independently of that series, or is it tied in enough to be annoying to an OCD series reader?"

I..."


He's in Sunrise Point (Virgin River, #19) by Robyn Carr and is a friend of Luke .

Book Quote from sunrise point (view spoiler)

Summary of what happens in that book:

He goes to Virgin River to meet with Luke and Ben . Ben doesn't show up and he gets the call that Ben's been killed .
Basically it was a teaser for Virgin River readers for the new series and nothing more .


Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 84 comments LG and LE at my previous post is obviously LK. Stupid phone:(


⚜️XAR the Bookwyrm (xar-the-bookwyrm) ShoSho wrote: "He's in Sunrise Point (Virgin River, #19) by Robyn Carr and is a friend of Luke .

Book Quote from sunrise point (view spoiler)

Summary of what happens in that book:

He goes to Virgin River to meet with Luke and Ben . Ben doesn't show up and he gets the call that Ben's been killed .
Basically it was a teaser for Virgin River readers for the new series and nothing more."


Ah, ok! Thanks, ShoSho!


message 85: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new) - rated it 4 stars

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Elizabeth wrote: "LG and LE at my previous post is obviously LK. Stupid phone:("

LG...LE... as long as it isn't "byatch" I'm fine, Elizabeth. ☺


message 86: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (last edited Jan 14, 2015 05:34PM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Lisa Kay’s Discussion Questions for Chapters 1 – 7

1. Ah! Took me awhile, but I’m betting it was Sarah who was flying the helicopter Cooper watched at the beginning. Right? I like lady pilots. Does it bother you that she hasn’t been in the story so far?

2. BOOK QUOTE:
“Like maybe a crime-scene cleanup crew?” LOL! How are you liking Cooper? I don’t know why, but I didn’t see Ben leaving Cooper all his worldly goods.

3. I’m liking Mac. Or rather, Deputy Yummy Pants. LOL! BOOK QUOTE:
“If anyone stops me or asks questions, you’ll have to act arrested.” I think these two, Cooper and Mac, are going to be friends. What do you think of Mac’s back-story?

4. Do you think Ben was murdered? Or could it have been an accident? What of Weird Rawley? Do you think he knows more than he’s say? Maybe Rawley witnessed it? Will Cooper continue to look out for Rawley?

5. Ben was an “involved ornithologist” and there is a bird preserve on his property. Is that why he wouldn’t sell? Does that have something to do with his death? Or will his old laptop have a clue?

6. What do you think of Landon and his “newcomer” status? Man-oh-man! Moving during your high-school years is rough. I’ll be interested to see how the issue with the bully Jag will be resolved. Now Eve turned Jag down for the dance and is going with Landon. That can’t bode well. Is Cooper handling this well?

7. BOOK QUOTE:
“I wanted to have sex again before I died. With someone I liked.” The criteria of that last sentence is key. LMBO! I’m liking Joe. Do you think Lou has a point? Is ten years too big a gap at that age of your life?

8. Gina and Mac! What do you think of Mac’s “no experimentation” rule? What of Gina’s ultimatum?

9. From the list of characters, is anyone else is standing out for you?



message 87: by ShoSho , Moderator (last edited Jan 14, 2015 07:01PM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

ShoSho  (shoshost) | 12263 comments I'm in the middle of chapter 2 . So many names ! I keep looking at characters post but still ...


message 88: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new) - rated it 4 stars

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments ShoSho wrote: "I'm in the middle of chapter 2 . So many names ! I keep looking at character post but still ..."

You saw the list of characters in Post #1, right?


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ShoSho  (shoshost) | 12263 comments Yes as I said I look at that post but it is still confusing .


message 90: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new) - rated it 4 stars

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Ah. I didn't understand what you meant by "character post." Got it.


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Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Are you reading or listening to the audio, ShoSho?


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ShoSho  (shoshost) | 12263 comments Lisa Kay wrote: "Are you reading or listening to the audio, ShoSho?"

Reading very slowly (as I keep checking my email LOL)


Silvia Just started The Wanderer and am enjoying it immensely because the setting is in my neck of the woods, Coos County, Oregon. ; )


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June (ladyjune) | 315 comments Oh no! GR eat up my answers :(
Be back later when I'm in my laptop.


message 95: by Lisa Kay, Moderator (new) - rated it 4 stars

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments June wrote: "Oh no! GR eat up my answers :(
Be back later when I'm in my laptop."


Eeep!


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Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments Silvia wrote: "Just started The Wanderer and am enjoying it immensely because the setting is in my neck of the woods, Coos County, Oregon. ; )"

Cool, Silvia!


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Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments
Hamlet...AKA "Ham."



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Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 20787 comments
...paddle boarding in Oregon...







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ShoSho  (shoshost) | 12263 comments I'm only @20% I had a busy day and have guests for dinner .I have another busy day tomorrow . the second set of Qs will be late in 30 hours or so , is it okay?


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Gisela (chicadorlando) | 4022 comments Answers to Lisa Kay’s Discussion Questions for Chapters 1 – 7

1. Ah! Took me awhile, but I’m betting it was Sarah who was flying the helicopter Cooper watched at the beginning. Right? I like lady pilots. Does it bother you that she hasn’t been in the story so far? It bothered me at first because I was expecting a contemporary romance, this is more of a mainstream fiction with a strong romantic element. Once I got past my expectations I started to enjoy it. I especially like Cooper and Landon's relationship. I just hope we don't get some insta-love here.

2. BOOK QUOTE: “Like maybe a crime-scene cleanup crew?” LOL! How are you liking Cooper? I don’t know why, but I didn’t see Ben leaving Cooper all his worldly goods. I like Cooper and wish we had known Ben.

3. I’m liking Mac. Or rather, Deputy Yummy Pants. LOL! BOOK QUOTE: “If anyone stops me or asks questions, you’ll have to act arrested.” I think these two, Cooper and Mac, are going to be friends. What do you think of Mac’s back-story? I hope Mac and Gina get their own book.

4. Do you think Ben was murdered? Or could it have been an accident? What of Weird Rawley? Do you think he knows more than he’s say? Maybe Rawley witnessed it? Will Cooper continue to look out for Rawley? I don't know what to think.

5. Ben was an “involved ornithologist” and there is a bird preserve on his property. Is that why he wouldn’t sell? Does that have something to do with his death? Or will his old laptop have a clue? Don't know about his motives but if there is a clue, it'll be in his laptop.

6. What do you think of Landon and his “newcomer” status? Man-oh-man! Moving during your high-school years is rough. I’ll be interested to see how the issue with the bully Jag will be resolved. Now Eve turned Jag down for the dance and is going with Landon. That can’t bode well. Is Cooper handling this well? I think so, he's being supportive without being pushy.

7. BOOK QUOTE: “I wanted to have sex again before I died. With someone I liked.” The criteria of that last sentence is key. LMBO! I’m liking Joe. Do you think Lou has a point? Is ten years too big a gap at that age of your life? Nope

8. Gina and Mac! What do you think of Mac’s “no experimentation” rule? What of Gina’s ultimatum? Like I said I hope they get their own book!

9. From the list of characters, is anyone else is standing out for you?


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