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message 1: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (last edited Mar 05, 2020 02:02AM) (new) - rated it 4 stars

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Brief Cases (The Dresden Files, #15.1) by Jim Butcher


We will start reading this book in March 2th.

Please feel free to join in and read with us at any time :)


Description: Set to include the following stories:

An exclusive novellette from the perspective of Maggie and Mouse.

“Curses” — from The Naked City, edited by Ellen Datlow
Takes place between Small Favor and Turn Coat.

“AAAA Wizardry” — from the Dresden Files RPG, published by Evil Hat
Harry teaches a group of young Wardens his procedure for dealing with supernatural nasties.

“Even Hand” — originally from Dark and Stormy Knights, edited by Pat Elrod. Reprinted in Beyond the Pale, edited by Henry Herz.
Gentleman Johnnie Marcone clashes with a rival supernatural power. Told from Marcone’s point of view.
Takes place between Turn Coat and Changes.

“B is for Bigfoot” — from Under My Hat: Tales From the Cauldron, edited by Jonathan Strahan. Republished in Working for Bigfoot.
Takes place between Fool Moon and Grave Peril.

“I Was A Teenage Bigfoot” — from Blood Lite 3: Aftertaste, edited by Kevin J. Anderson. Republished in Working for Bigfoot.
Takes place circa Dead Beat.

“Bigfoot on Campus” — from Hex Appeal, edited by P.N. Elrod. Republished in Working for Bigfoot.
Takes place between Turn Coat and Changes.

“Bombshells” — Molly-POV novella from Dangerous Women, edited by George R. R. Martin and Gardner Duzois.
Molly teams up with Justine and Andi to thwart a Fomor plot.
Takes place between Ghost Story and Cold Days.

“Jury Duty” — short story for Unbound, edited by Shawn Speakman.
Harry endures Jury Duty.
Set after Skin Game.

“Cold Case” — short story from Shadowed Souls, edited by Jim Butcher and Kerrie Hughes.
In Molly’s first job in her new role, she teams up with Ramirez to take on a Lovecraft-esque cult.
Takes place shortly after Cold Days.

“Day One” — short story for Unfettered II, edited by Shawn Speakman.
Butters’ first mission.
Set after Skin Game.

“A Fistful of Warlocks” — short story for Straight Outta Tombstone, edited by David Boop.
Luccio takes on necromancers in the Wild West.
Set long before the events of the series.

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message 2: by Sheri, Bookworm (new) - rated it 5 stars

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Harry Dresden!!

Did you see Peace Talks (The Dresden Files, #16) by Jim Butcher is FINALLY coming out in July? I've been waiting for it for two years!


message 3: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new) - rated it 4 stars

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Yes, I'm on the waiting list.


message 4: by Sheri, Bookworm (new) - rated it 5 stars

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Leigh wrote: "Yes, I'm on the waiting list."

Good! I can't wait!


message 5: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new) - rated it 4 stars

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I just started. The first story is a little different since it is set in the Wild West and James Marsden isn't the narrator.


message 6: by Sheri, Bookworm (new) - rated it 5 stars

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He does narrate some of the stories. I love his narration!


message 7: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new) - rated it 4 stars

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Yes, he does. I do, too.


message 8: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new) - rated it 4 stars

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I liked the Wild West story. The Bigfoot stories were good. My favorite so far was the Johnnie Marcone.


message 9: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new) - rated it 4 stars

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I liked the first Molly story but the second was a little boring. Loved Jury Duty!!!


message 10: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new) - rated it 4 stars

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Just finished. I enjoyed getting back into Dresden's world. My least favorite story was the three different POV of the last story.


message 11: by Sheri, Bookworm (last edited Mar 04, 2020 04:36AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

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I've got a ways to go, lol. I'm on the third story I think :)

I like Big Foot!


message 12: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new) - rated it 4 stars

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I do, too!


message 13: by Midu (new) - rated it 3 stars

Midu Hadi | 66 comments Jury Duty was one of my faves too. I also liked Day One. Have you guys watched the 10-episode-long season based on Dresden Files?


message 14: by Sheri, Bookworm (new) - rated it 5 stars

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I just started watching it! On episode 3, I think.


message 15: by Sheri, Bookworm (last edited Mar 04, 2020 08:45PM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

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Leigh wrote: "I liked the Wild West story. The Bigfoot stories were good. My favorite so far was the Johnnie Marcone."

Johnnie Marcone is one of my favorite characters from the books! I need to re-read this whole series...soon!!


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Midu Hadi | 66 comments Sheri wrote: "I just started watching it! On episode 3, I think."
It isn't exactly great but it did satisfy my nerdy cravings


message 17: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new) - rated it 4 stars

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Midu, here is your badge.
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message 18: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new) - rated it 4 stars

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Midu wrote: "Jury Duty was one of my faves too. I also liked Day One. Have you guys watched the 10-episode-long season based on Dresden Files?"

I have watched one episode. I need to watch the rest of them.


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Midu Hadi | 66 comments Leigh wrote: "Midu wrote: "Jury Duty was one of my faves too. I also liked Day One. Have you guys watched the 10-episode-long season based on Dresden Files?"

I have watched one episode. I need to watch the rest..."

Please do. I just finished the last.


message 20: by Sheri, Bookworm (last edited Mar 06, 2020 08:21PM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

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The TV series isn't bad...Murphy is not how I pictured her but Dresdon isn't too far off, lol. They don't seem to be following any of the book story lines, though. That's why I don't usually like books made into movies...I like following the story line :)


message 21: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new) - rated it 4 stars

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Sheri wrote: "The TV series isn't bad...Murphy is not how I pictured her but Dresdon isn't too far off, lol. They don't seem to be following any of the book story lines, though. That's why I don't usually like b..."


I completely understand. Sometimes they do a good job on the adaptation, but other times the only thing in common with the books is the title and the characters.


message 22: by Midu (new) - rated it 3 stars

Midu Hadi | 66 comments I think the third episode follows the plot of Storm Front but very loosely


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Leigh wrote: "I liked the first Molly story but the second was a little boring. Loved Jury Duty!!!"

I'm listening to the first Molly story now. I've always liked her :)


message 24: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new) - rated it 4 stars

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I like Molly, too.


message 25: by Midu (new) - rated it 3 stars

Midu Hadi | 66 comments I also like how she struggles with not using her powers for evil. Makes her feel more real


message 26: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new) - rated it 4 stars

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Midu wrote: "I also like how she struggles with not using her powers for evil. Makes her feel more real"

Yes, she definitely struggles with it.


message 27: by Sheri, Bookworm (new) - rated it 5 stars

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Poor Molly, she just can't win when it comes to Mab.


message 28: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new) - rated it 4 stars

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Sheri wrote: "Poor Molly, she just can't win when it comes to Mab."

Mab sucks!!!


message 29: by Sheri, Bookworm (last edited Mar 09, 2020 12:09PM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

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I like Butters, too. I think I just like everyone in this series, lol. Even Johnnie Marcone is good for a bad guy. He knows he's a bad guy but still has morals or beliefs that he sticks to.


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Midu wrote: "I think the third episode follows the plot of Storm Front but very loosely"

I finished the TV series. That was the only one I saw that I remembered from the books. I did like it...Not as good as the books :)


message 31: by Sheri, Bookworm (new) - rated it 5 stars

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Finished! I think Maggie should get a book.


message 32: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new) - rated it 4 stars

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Sheri wrote: "I like Butters, too. I think I just like everyone in this series, lol. Even Johnnie Marcone is good for a bad guy. He knows he's a bad guy but still has morals or beliefs that he sticks to."

Yes, Butters was adorable. I so forgot about him. I loved reading about him again.


message 33: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new) - rated it 4 stars

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Sheri wrote: "Finished! I think Maggie should get a book."

Yes, Maggie and her dog.


message 34: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new) - rated it 4 stars

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Sheri, here is your badge.
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message 35: by Sheri, Bookworm (new) - rated it 5 stars

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Thanks!


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