A Field Companion for Wandering

by Conner Bouchard-Roberts

A book for being lost on real and imagined borders.

160 pages, Paperback

Published August 1, 2021

Reviews

[Sydney Dunn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really magical collection of musings, poetry, and stories. I can't recommend it enough

[Jan Priddy]

I cannot rate this book, it is the more recent of a series, published over the years, growing as it went along. I think the greatest satisfaction would come from carrying this beautiful reddish book with the crow on the cover [why no image?], and using its generous white space to note the quotations that come one's way, the observations and notations, questions and semi-fictions that arrive as we wander. I was pleased to find mention of the Salish Sea.

A book for being lost on real and imagined borders.

[Robert Meyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fascinating read, time well spent while on a thoughtful trip to the Oregon coast. I found myself re-reading many of the vignettes and shorts multiple times while wandering through the pages. This for me had the feel of Jonathan Livingston Seagull - something to wander through while pondering the coastline or alone in your introspection. I was reading the 2024 edition of 250 copies, purple cover.

[Carly Schaechter · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the red winter 2025 edition with the crow. A fascinating and beautiful read. Came across this in a local bookstore on a trip to Seattle and it caught my attention. I totally agree with the person who wrote that carrying it with you and taking notes in the margin with your own musings and thoughts as you travel would be a great way to read this, although sitting down and reading it cover to cover also seems totally pleasant! My thanks to the author for publishing this gem.

[Karen Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

The crow on the orange cover caught my eye, and the concept of being lost was intriguing to me (more should learn to wander!). I read excerpts of this book in the mornings & have really enjoyed it. I am now inspired by another review to carry it with me & make notes in it. I feel fortunate to have come across it in my favorite Seattle bookstore in Pioneer Square & have also shared it with a friend.

[Linda Rozanski · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting and insightful collection of small stories, vignettes, and some poetry loosely about travel and wandering, but really about exploring life.
A fun read, but to be taken slowly in order to savor each meaning.

[Jeff · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked this up at my local bookstore because it seemed unusual and interesting. it was consistently unusual, with a variety of interesting. Maybe if I had actually been wandering rather than sitting on the sofa or lying in bed it would have resonated more.

[Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely little book, a real meditation on travel - touching on migration - that prompted some deep thoughts. Enjoyed it.

[in8 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Stephanie Silva · Rating 5 out of 5]

i loved this book so much, i didint want it to end

[Elise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Makes me want to educate myself a bit more on Taoism

[Charlie Hurwitz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked taking this along with me when I travel and reading it bit by bit; attempting to to utilize a few of the many wisdoms in this awesome little book

[Mathi Fonseca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Indeed a great companion for travelling, fits perfectly in my beanie bag! It was great to read it slowly while travelling, one page at a time, and rereading to take it all in.

[Michelle P · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful reference text to bring while traveling! Series of reflective vignettes, quotes, and trails of thought.

[Dylan St. Louis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Probably the most insightful reading about travel and philosophy I’ve ever read. If you can manage to find a copy of this book do not pass it up.