Series Read: The Dresden Files - Jim Butcher

[Sonia]

Steven and I are at book #8. I just challenged him to do a Dresden read-a-Thon *grins*

[Sonia]

Off course that was before I remember that between now and May will occur several major releases, like:

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And I'm sure I'm forgetting some.

[Lisa Kay]

I'll be starting on the 17th of February.

For I don't know if I'm even signing onto GRs. LOL! I have the whole day blocked off on my calendar.

[Steven]

Let's do it!

[Sonia]

Lisa Kay wrote: "I'll be starting on the 17th of February.

For I don't know if I'm even signing onto GRs. LOL! I have the whole day blocked off on my..."


I have to work on Mercy's day!!!! IS SO NOT FAIR

Buuuuut I have kindle app on my work computer. I already pre-ordered it, and I'm sooo going to sneak it in :D

[Sonia]

Steven wrote: "Let's do it!"

*happy book dance*

[Nicole]

I loooove the Mercy books.

[Ashley Marie]

Happy V-Day, Violet!


I'm also super excited for Mercy! I didn't get the hype with the first few novels, but I've really enjoyed the last few installments in the series. I can't wait to see what new trouble she gets into :)

[Nicole]

*grins* This thread is so poorly named. Sure, we talk about Dresden here, but how many other series reads have we started from here?

I consider this thread my favourite paranormal fiction thread ;)

[Lisa Kay]

**chuckles** Good point, Nicole.

[Sonia]

Yes it is a good point. So to keep the thread name oriented I have a challenge:

*grins*

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THE DRESDEN-RACE READING CHALLENGE

Goal: Read as much Dresden books as you can, till the release of (May 24th)

How to play: Keep your reading schedule while reading Dresden on the side. As long as you can read a chapter a day, your game!

Note: if you miss one day, is OK. Just compensate as soon as you can

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Steven and I are totally doing it. So who's with us?

[❀Tea❀]

Sonia wrote: "Steven and I are totally doing it. So who's with us? "

Me probably. I've been reading quietly on the side and caught up with you two. ☺
I'll probably start Proven Guilty at the end of the month. And then go on from there.

[Lisa Kay]

I don't know about reading a chapter a day. I have "buddy reads" scheduled for the rest of the books. **gasp** (In another group!)

[Sonia]

❀Tea❀ wrote: "Sonia wrote: "Steven and I are totally doing it. So who's with us? "

Me probably. I've been reading quietly on the side and caught up with you two. ☺
I'll probably start Proven Guilty..."


Quiet and sneaky like a true hobbit! Bilbo would be so proud *grins*

[Sonia]

Lisa Kay wrote: "I don't know about reading a chapter a day. I have "buddy reads" scheduled for the rest of the books. **gasp** (In another group!)"

As long as you're up to date or close to that on the release date, it counts :)

[Lisa Kay]

Sonia wrote: "As long as you're up to date or close to that on the release date, it counts :)"

Oh, I'll definitely be up-to-date. So, I'm in! Yay!

[Steven]

Just read 9% of Proven Guilty! Will read more later today, but nee to try to finally finish Storm of Swords! It's taking me forever and season three is finally released for us to watch Monday and I want to have as much of book three read as I can since they're not exactly verbatim on the show. No book spoilers for me haha

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

Neat idea Sonia!
I 'm only up to book 5 so not sure how far I'll get, but I will try!

[Anima]

I'm in for this challenge, I'm right before starting Dead Beat, and this is a great motivation to speed up with this series :)

[Ashley Marie]

Can't catch me, Sonia! Muahahahaha.

[Nicole]

I'm at Death Masks... Hmm. It's unlikely for me at best considering my other to be read pile... But maybe.

[Nicole]

Oh ha, it's at the library I'm already going to today. I'm totally in.

[Sonia]

Awwwwww Ashley Marie, you say the most motivating things :-)


So many dresden-racers!

*claps hands with glee*

I'm at 13% with Proven Guilty. And as Steven said, push push push

[Nicole]

I just read my chapter for today, beginning Death Masks and whoa. Way to start a book! Dresden and a talk show! :D

[Logan]

Steven, if I remember correctly, season 3 of GoT only covered half of book 3. If that helps ease the pressure! :)

[Logan]

I'm up to Blood Rites, which I need to start soon. I'll try to catch up, so what the heck, count me in for the challenge.

[Nicole]

Somewhere closer to three quarters, by my recollection. But Logan's right. There's plenty of time to read GoT. More reason to prioritise it under Dresden ;)

[Steven]

I just started at 20% and am putting the Kindle down to sleep at 71%. I could keep reading but I don't want to be too useless tomorrow! Loving Proven Guilty.

I read a little more of Storm of Swords but something sad happened in a Jon Snow chapter and I had to stop for my emotional sanity. LOL

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

Nicole wrote: "I just read my chapter for today, beginning Death Masks and whoa. Way to start a book! Dresden and a talk show! :D"

haha. yes I loved that too

[Nicole]

Karen, I just looked back through the comments and realised we are probably the closest to each other in where we are up to as well :)

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

Indeed! I am trying to finish it over the next few days as I have a line up of other books calling me ;)

Edit - finished today! I really enjoyed this one.


(view spoiler)[
I liked this one as although Harry was in constant battle, there was heaps of humour, and I liked the extra insight we had into the people around him. There was a hint there about his parents and other siblings. I imagine that will be built on soon!
And I really liked the "new" Susan. Tragic their relationship, but you gotta give her credit for trying to make the best of a crappy situation.
I was so sad when Shiro died. eventhough it was revealed he was dying anyway, it was such a horrible way to go. what a sacrifice he made for someone he doesn't know. makes me beleive Harry is way more important than he realises - but I think Michael and the Knights do. Not much of Bob in this one. I hope we get to see more of him soon
(hide spoiler)]

[Nicole]

Well, I've read my chapter again for today. Which rewarded me with Murphy!

[Anima]

I'm 10% in Dead Beat and already loving it (of course polka rulez), but also the whole story with Murphy sounds really intriguing.

[ElvenRaven]

I'm in! I discovered the Dresden Files this year, and I've read books 1-5 between January and February, they're that addictive. Right now I'm reading Blood Rites... between Harry and Thomas, there's a lot of snark going on!

[Sonia]

YEY! Another Dresden-Racer! Welcome to the fun Cin :o)

@Karen, Death Masks is one of my favs so far.

[Logan]

I finished Blood Rites tonight. What a ride! Harry had some awesome one liners in this book and I have to say that the erotic film angle was just bonkers and hilarious.

(view spoiler)[Was it me or is there romantic tension a-brewing between Harry and Murphy? I'm not sure how I feel about that.

I'm worried about Harry's hand. I do not think I would have been strong enough to withstand that pain!

I love the Thomas reveal and their temporary roomies status. I wonder if Mouse is here to stay? (hide spoiler)]

[Anima]

I finished Dead Beat couple of days ago, and I'm moving to Proven Guilty soon.

I really like Dead Beat. (view spoiler)[ Zombies were scary, but still an interesting novelty, I loved Sue and polka, and Butters finding his courage to help Harry, and Harry's new function as Warden. (hide spoiler)]. I'm really looking forward to the next installment.

[Lisa Kay]

I finished Changes (#12) the other day. Whoa. I'm still stunned. I don't know how JB does it. This series is already excellent - and it just keeps getting better and better. How is that possible?

[Ashley Marie]

Lisa Kay wrote: "I finished Changes (#12) the other day. Whoa. I'm still stunned. I don't know how JB does it. This series is already excellent - and it just keeps getting better and better. How..."

Changes is B.A.N.A.N.A.S. Like, crazy town. I remember reading it for the first time (before Ghost Story was published), and just being bereft. I didn't know what to do with myself after "the things" happened! I thought there was no going back from that! I can't wait to see your reaction to some of the things that happen in Ghost Story, LK...but I'm even more excited to see your reaction to something that happens in Cold Days!

[Lisa Kay]

I'll kept you posted, Ash.

[ElvenRaven]

I finished Dead Beat today. I really liked it, it's amazing how Jim Butcher keeps surprising me with new creatures and plot twists. But, the best part of the whole book can be summed up in just a word for me: (view spoiler)[ Dinozombie! I mean, how awesome is that? :D (hide spoiler)]
I'm also really intrigued about (view spoiler)[ what will happen with Lasciel and Harry now that she's able to talk to him in his mind. And what about the whole Murphy-Kincaid romance? I mean, apparently he isn't even human... (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley Marie]

Cin, I agree completely about that being the best part :D

[Lisa Kay]

Love your first spoiler, Cin.

[Nicole]

You know, I tried to read one chapter a day, but I found it really hard. Not just because the book was good. But because it's so hard for me to keep up interest in a thirty chapter book read slowly over a month :/

Anyone else?

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

Yes I tied too Nicole, but I find I need to read in larger chunks. I have them on my kindle so I'm giving 10% a day a go

[Sonia]

You're not the only one Nicole. I read more than a chapter a day, or nothing.

[Sonia]

As long as I'm up to date or close to that before , the challenge is complete :)

[Anima]

I tend to read these books within one or two sittings, but then I usually need a break, thus I read two a month. Now Proven Guilty is coming :)

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Is anyone interested in a regular "buddy read" of the Dresden Files and to be done in May before comes out? The Discussion Questions are already written.

[Lisa Kay]

FYI, I'm all caught up and ready for - and have it pre-ordered on audio.