Jim Butcher!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

That can be a problem with the Dresden books, as it can be with a lot of especially good books. When you finish it's hard to find something else that draws you in.

[Stephanie]

Finished Dead Beat (Audiobook version). Loved it. Although a bit overplayed, I think, I loved Butters. Mouse is so sweet and I'm really liking Thomas.

Spoiler
(view spoiler)[In order to be an ME, this guy is in his mid-30s. I just don't see him as completely disfunctional from fear, at least not until the zombies actually grab him. (hide spoiler)]

[Megan]

I haven't read Dresden files, but I love the Codex Alera!!!!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I'm sure it's a matter of taste but I like Codex Alera but think his Dresden books are magnitudes better. When you get a chance give them a try.

[Chris , cookie guilt]

I loved Dead Beat! One of my favorites in the series.

[Emily]

I'm annoyed that I finally decide to give the audio a try and today ended up being a snow day, so no commute. Waaaah! I want to know what happens!!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

...you can listen at home, it's allowed.

[Emily]

Fair enough, but I don't think I even have a listening device that plays CDs inside my house? And also, not sure my 3-year-old would have enjoyed it -- we were stuck home instead all day today due to an ice storm.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Three year olds love everything... Most DVD players will play CDs as will most computers. I listened to a CD book today on my PS2...

[Emily]

Just got to the Club Zero part of this book, and suddenly became very happy I was not listening to this with my three-year-old.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

...humm. Never thought a 3 year old might get the stuff a, well a 3 year old shouldn't get....

[Emily]

He's a little parrot so whether he "gets" it isn't as stressful to me as if he repeats it. At school. ;)

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Oh, educational listening. I get it.

[Stephanie]

I've been delayed starting the next book, Proven Guilty. Family things and now a cold have shortened my attention span. Hopefully better next week. I am caught up with the short stories. Love the Bigfoots.

[Emily]

I am loving Turncoat, and the reading is excellent, though I do wish I had a bit more time to listen. Especially so now as I'm in the end conflict portion and REALLY want to know what the heck happens!

I will say that the treatment of women is pretty creepy in this book. (view spoiler)[ Literally every woman in this book has been put in a sexual situation, or Harry has commented on how hot she is, or he has kissed her, or something. It's not just "oh I need to save women who need saving because it's my character," it's "my young apprentice is putting cold beer on her nipples to make them hard and get information out of a man." Even the capable female attorney was in her undergarments at one point - and she was just a walk-on character! And if there's one more description of Lara Raith walking in a wet, white garment with nothing else underneath I will lose my mind. I wonder if it's been this bad in other books and I just kind of glossed over it and listening just emphasizes it or if this one is particularly weird in that way. (hide spoiler)] I still love the series, and will continue, but just wanted to revisit this particular point.

[Emily]

I got Side Jobs but haven't read Changes yet. Can I read all but the last story without spoiling myself?

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I'd read the book as the ending gets revealed in the short story.

[Nyssa]

Yes, you should be fine as long as you don't read Aftermath.

[Emily]

This one is audio so it will take me awhile to work through anyway. I will save aftermath for after Changes. Thanks!

[Stephanie]

Started Proven Guilty in audiobook. I was really irritated in the first 45 minutes with Dresden defending a young killer over the many victims of said killer. But now, we've reached Molly and I think she is delightful, so I'm enjoying the book. It's going to take me a few days. Pressure is on though. I have been told that it's only 80some days before the next Dresden book comes out.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I have all the books from the third on in audio. It's a good way as Marsters is a good reader.

[Kara]

Mike (the Paladin) wrote: "I have all the books from the third on in audio. It's a good way as Marsters is a good reader."

Marsters is an excellent reader! =) I think I own them all (which makes me happy!).... maybe got Storm Front from the library.

[Stephanie]

I totally agree. Love Marsters. There are only 2 audiobooks that I don't own. I've been waiting for a special either at Audible or CD. It's one of the very few series that other family members will listen to, so having all of them is beneficial.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

They do have specials often...hang on.

[Stephanie]

Finished Proven Guilty. Wow, another exciting story, not much different from a thriller.

Will start White Night in a few days. Trying to finish a buddy read and a group read before the end of the month.

[Emily]

You guys have totally convinced me on the audio. I got Changes from the library in audio even though I already own it in paperback. It came in just in time for me to finish all the short stories except Aftermath. Can't wait to see how crazy this new plot twist makes poor Harry. This can't end well.

[Chris , cookie guilt]

Great to see you hooked, Emily.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

Yes...our job here is done.

[ally ¯\(ツ)/¯]

So I just finished book 4 of the Dresden Files series and I noticed there's a TV show... One season it looks like. Is it worth checking out?

[Nyssa]

☆αlly☆ (litєrαry єscαpist) wrote: "So I just finished book 4 of the Dresden Files series and I noticed there's a TV show... One season it looks like. Is it worth checking out?"

It was a fun show, but wasn't given the chance to develop. It is completely different from the books.

I discovered the show before the novels and liked both. I don't know how I would have felt doing so the other way around.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I have the DVDs there is only one season. It's okay but I regard it as a story where some of the characters happen to have the same names as people in Butcher's books. The two have very little resemblance.

[ally ¯\(ツ)/¯]

Thanks! I'll give it a shot :)

[Ala]

Close? It feels like forever


*twitch*

[Laurel]

To re-read or not to re-read, that is the question...

I'm avoiding the early release chapters. I know that it will be torture having to stop after ONLY chapter 1 or 2. I want to sail right through the entire book, cover to cover!

[Ala]

I already did a full reread. I'll probably do another the weeks before.

I skip the prerelease stuff too. Its too much of a tease.

[Emily]

I've avoided this dilemma thus far, being that I'm on my first read. In the middle of Changes and loving it!

[Ala]

You're lucky, Emily. Glad to hear you're loving it :)

[Chris , cookie guilt]

The other day I bought a hardcover of Changes at the Dollar Tree. For $1.

[Laurel]

I envy you, Emily. I may just have to follow in Ala's fine footsteps and re-read!

[Mike (the Paladin)]

I'm easing through a reread of the Dresden books. And trying not to think about time, it's passing, the wait for the next book...and my age.

[Mike (the Paladin)]

...I'm now interested in like 4 or 5 new series...will I make it? Is there time? Do we get advanced copies of novels we like in Heaven?

[Stephanie]

I found I also don't much care for preview chapters either. I think it's a personal preference thing.

I'm currently listening to Side Jobs right now. I'll move on to Turn Coat the beginning of May. I'm trying to finish up all these books-in-progress that I've got going.

[Chris , cookie guilt]

Stephanie, just don't read Aftermath before Changes.

[Emily]

I'm still listening to Changes - about 7 discs (of 12?) in. (view spoiler)[ So at this point, Harry has lost his car, his house, his brother, his girlfriend, most of his friends and his ability to walk. I'm starting to get a sinking feeling in my stomach about why the next one is called Ghost Story. (hide spoiler)]

[Mike (the Paladin)]

..........O_O.........

[Ala]

Emily wrote: "I'm still listening to Changes - about 7 discs (of 12?) in. [spoilers removed]"

Well, its called Changes for a reason :P

[Stephanie]

I finished Side Jobs today, skipping Aftermath until I read Changes. Lots of great short stories. Finishing up a couple short books and then will start Turn Coat, which is already ripped and ready for loading on the ipod.

[Emily]

Dresden Files only $1.99 per book on Kindle today only - http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html...

[alansplace]

Emily...I tried your posted link and couldn't find any Dresden Files books for $1.99 per book.
--
Alan

[Brenda ╰☆╮]

They were only on for the one day (Sat. May17) at $1.99, and only the first six, or so.