Outlander Read-A-Long: Chapters 8-14

Welcome to the second week of The Outlander Read-A-Long. Thanks so much for stopping by and taking part!
I hope everyone is enjoying the book and excited to read more! First though I'm going to answer the questions from Chapters 1-7 that Jess @ Gone With the Words asked last week.

1. Outlander is a well-known book. Before you cracked it open, what were your expectations or assumptions about this story? Or did you jump into it with a blank slate?

I really wasn’t quite sure what to expect honestly. I was excited for the historical fiction element and a bit nervous about the romance element. I don’t really read “romance” books so I wasn’t sure if there would be corset busting and what have you.

2. Claire’s husband, Frank, is fascinated with learning more and more facts about his family tree, which extends back pretty far. Do you or anyone in your family keep a family tree? How many years/generations back does it go? If not, have you ever considered or attempted to create one?

Yes, my mom is a genealogy buff. She has traced both sides of our family pretty far back. I’m not sure how many generations back she has gone though. Her father’s side of the family traces back to Scotland though which is fun.

3. How did you find Claire’s initial conclusion as to her surroundings after waking up from going through the stones? Did you think that was a reasonable conclusion?

I could see how she would think she was in the middle of a reenactment at first. Growing up in the South we take our Civil War reenactments very seriously so I’m sure the Scots do as well.

4. How about her composed, rational way of dealing with the fact she’s traveled back in time. Did you find it believable? Do you think you would have acted the same way?

Claire definitely handled herself better than I would have. I’m pretty sure I would have slapped someone for suggesting I was a whore. lol

5. At this point in the story, what are your feelings or expectations on Claire and Jamie? Is Frank still a factor for you?

I am a little past chapter 7 now so I have to say that I am ready for some kissing. Yep, I said it. I know she is married but come on already and kiss him. Frank who? lol

Bonus Question: Frank encounters a man outside of the inn where he and Claire are staying. He is afraid it might have been a ghost. What do you believe it was? Do you have any predictions or suspicions on what that was about?

I honestly have no idea but I was kind of offended that he would jump to the conclusion that it was a past lover. How rude! (Says the girl hoping Claire kisses Jamie…obviously I have issues!) 

Now onto our questions, which will cover Chapters 8-14. 

1.  Claire has been given the task of healer at the castle. She must adapt her nursing skills for the time and learn what herbs and etc will cure each particular ailment that is presented to her. Do you have any home remedies that were passed down to you (cure for a cold, bee sting or what have you)? 

2. What do you think would be the biggest challenge of living in the past? (Clothing, hygiene, food, etiquette or etc.)

3. Do you have a favorite character, scene or quote so far? If so, share it with us.

4. What did you think about the addition of the blood bond in the wedding ceremony? Is this something you would do with the one you love?

5. Are you reading along closely with the scheduled chapters or are you ahead or behind?
 
Next week the Read-A-Long will move onto Jess @ Tangled Up in Blue and she's be asking questions for Chapters 15-21.

The official Twitter hashtag for the read along is #OutlanderRA – Use it to tweet your read along posts, or if  you want to comment about the book while reading it!
  
Here’s the schedule for the Read-A-Long,
including which blogs are participating as co-hosts:

June 11th

Questions for chapters 1-7 announced at Gone with the Words

June 18th

Questions for chapters 1-7 answered & questions announced for chapters 8-14 at Stalking the Bookshelves

June 25th

Questions for chapters 8-14 answered & questions announced for chapters 15-21 on Tangled up in Blue

July 2nd

Questions for chapters 15-21 answered & questions announced for chapters 22-28 on Into the Hall of Books

July 9th

Questions for chapters 22-28 answered & questions announced for chapters 29-35 on Logan E. Turner

July 16th

Questions for chapters 29-35 answered & questions announced for chapters 36-41 on The Reading Housewives

July 23rd

Questions for chapters 36-41 answered on Gone with the Words. The end.

Each Monday, that week’s host will also have a linky for participants to link-up their discussion questions so everyone can hop from blog to blog and see other reader’s thoughts!

There's still time to Sign Up!!!
 
If you're interested in taking part in the Read-A-Thon, it's not to late! You can sign-up for the Outlander read-a-long here.