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Storm Front
Storm Front: Book one of The Dresden Files | Jim Butcher
For Harry Dresden, Chicago's only professional wizard, business, to put it mildly, stinks. So when the police bring him in to consult on a grisly double murder committed with black magic, Harry's seeing dollar signs. But where there's black magic, there's a black mage behind it. And now that mage knows Harry's name.
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jenniferw88
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BarkingMadRead I love these books! I found the first 9 in 3 anthologies at a used book store! 8h
ShelleyBooksie Amazing series. Harry and friends are awesome. 7h
kwmg40 I love this series. The characters are great, especially Bob the skull. 7h
Librarybelle Always fun to find a new series! 7h
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InkedBookworm13
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#TLT
1. Harry Dresden - I love these books. My BIL recommended them to me. Who doesn't love some fantasy mixed with their mysteries.
2. Mikael Blomkvist - I first read the original 3 when they first came out. I haven't read the newer ones yet, but they are sitting on my shelf.
3. Eddie Flynn - I was introduced to this series with Th1rt3en and I was hooked.

@dabbe

dabbe 3 I haven't heard of but have added to my TBR! Thanks for playing! ❤️💜🩷 2mo
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jenniferw88
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@PuddleJumper ##roll100 for February

I'm aiming to get to the tagged, but January didn't really happen, so who knows? 😂

PuddleJumper I really enjoy this series. I'm still ignoring the latest book 🤣 I don't want it to end 2mo
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NikkiM5
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I‘m glad I read the book before looking at Goodread reviews, I may have passed on it.

I actually like the MC, and yes some of the women characters are a bit on the screechy side lol (so I can understand some of the negative reviews) but it did not stop me from liking the book.

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Jgacreations
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Pickpick

It was entertaining while working. Quick audio book.

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TheSpineView
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks ⛈️ 🖤📚 12mo
Eggs Well done 👍🏼 12mo
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Nelnjali
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Panpan

1.5⭐The only reason I finished this book is because it was for book club. The world is fascinating but Dresden is a chauvinistic ass. I've been told he gets better after book 3, but I have no interest in trudging through more books to find out.

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Elizabeth2
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Harry Dresden is a wizard. He‘s also a struggling PI. When gruesome paranormal murders take place, the Chicago PD calls on Harry to help solve the crime. That puts Harry on the radar of some nefarious criminals, and the White Council, the group responsible for overseeing the paranormal to ensure everyone is playing by the rules. Fast paced, action packed and necessary world building. Looking forward to the next book. ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
#serieslove2023

TheSpineView Well done!💙📖📘📚📚📚 14mo
Andrew65 Excellent 👏👏👏 14mo
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Elizabeth2
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dabbe Good luck with that! 🤣❣️🐾🤣❣️ 14mo
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RedxoHearts
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I didn't realize that the narrator of The Dresden Giles was James Marsters! He has nice voice to listen too. I'm not sure that I will like the books but giving it a shot since it's been on my TBR forever. There was a prompt in a challenge for a male author so i picked it. Anybody a fan of the series?

Ruthiella I think @julesG is reading them ALL! 1y
Erinsuereads I finished them at the end of last year. It was a struggle to get into them but they have become one of my all time favorite series 1y
InkedBookworm13 Yes! I haven't read them all but I have enjoyed the ones I have read so far. My brother in law has the whole series on audiobook and he loves them. 1y
julesG @Ruthiella Yes, I'm making my way through them. The first had been on my physical TBR for ages. I struggled a bit getting into the books, but they get better further down the line. I've read the 10th book last week. And yes, the audio narration was the deciding factor in the end. It's fun listening to James Marsters. 1y
Laughterhp I really enjoy this series and love it on audio! I think I have 1 more book to read of this series. 1y
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julesG
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December pick has to be the first Dresden Files novel. Not a 5-star read, but entertaining and the entrance to a rabbit hole.

#12Booksof2022
@Andrew65

Andrew65 Great choice. Thanks for playing along, it‘s been a good way to review the year. 1y
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julesG
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Wanted to wait until #SeriesLove2023 started, but well...

Entertaining Urban Fiction.

Harry might be a bit old-fashioned, but I can see myself spending more time with him.

#WinterReadathon

@Andrew65 @DieAReader

@TheSpineView

#MountTBR

TheSpineView There are still plenty of books left in the series. ❤️📚📖 1y
Andrew65 This is a series I would like to pick up having read the first one. 1y
DieAReader 🥳🥳🥳 1y
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julesG @TheSpineView Yes!!! I am trying to pace myself. I could easily start the next book right now. 1y
Elizabeth2 This is on my #serieslove2023 list too! I am a series binge reader and I am excited to start this series!! (Although I know that I can't binge the entire series or it will be all I read for the next 6 months). I was intending on starting Storm Front as my first book of 2023, but I am sitting here with about 4 hours left of 2022 and thinking I might read The Nightingale first because it's borrowed and I want to get it back to its owner. 1y
julesG @Elizabeth2 It's a binge worthy series. Hope you'll enjoy it when you get to it. 1y
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peanutnine
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Mehso-so

This was my irl bookclub's pick for the month. I thought the magic system was super interesting & the main character was delightfully snarky. It played on an old noir theme with a very dark magical murder to solve. There were some issues with misogynistic descriptions about women & not giving enough background info on some aspects of the magical world. But as first in a series and one of this author's earliest books, there's room for improvement.

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TheSpineView
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Eggs 💗🤎💗 1y
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Witchireader93
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Witty, entertaining, magical, crime, sarcasm and a talking skull named Bob. This book was so good! I was recommended this book years ago but never read it because I didn't think I'd like it. It is such a good story. Think witches and law and order. It is a five star and I WILL be reading the rest of the series!

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LilFox0112
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This is one of my favorite books still.

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JuliaTheBookNerd
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The first book I thought of for today‘s #Pub prompt is the Dresden Files series and McAnally‘s Pub 🍻🍀 #AccordedNeutralTerritory

#SavvySettings 💚🍀

#BookNerd 💙📚🤓

Eggs Sounds like you may have read many series!! Well done 👍🏼 2y
DogMomIrene Oh, pretty shelves!👏🏼 I read the first Dresden and really liked it. I need to get back into series. 2y
ShelleyBooksie Nice shelves. I love Harry Dresden. 2y
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wordslinger42
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Bailedbailed

This one was recommended to me by a friend, and I really wanted to like it, and I really just don't. I'm all for trying different kinds of books, but I can't get invested in or enjoy this one.

#bookspinbingo

shanaqui I read the first couple of books in this series long long ago and was promised the series gets amazing etc etc, but I just can't hang on through books that don't grab me for a payoff way down the line! (Also, Harry Dresden as a character drives me bananas.) 2y
wordslinger42 @shanaqui I completely agree! I used to feel like I had to finish books even if I really wasn't enjoying them. I've since decided that life is much too short 😂 2y
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Traci1
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I've been really sick this week with new med side effects, and my go-to activity when I feel pukey is listening to my comfort rereads, like Sookie and Dresden. I listened to these 5 this week while wallowing. (I've also had my TV set to Hallmark for cheesy Christmas movies all weekend 😁).

Points for #scarathlon #teamhendrix:
(5×15)+1+(30 hours×10×11)=3,376
@StayCurious
#screamathon @4thhouseontheleft #outsandingoctober @Andrew65 #wickedathon

Ruthiella Hope you feel better soon. ❤️ 2y
Andrew65 Hope you are feeling better soon. 2y
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TheSpineView Great job! Just so sorry you have to feel bad too. Hope you feel better soon! 2y
JessClark78 Hope you feel better soon. 2y
CarolynM Hope you feel better soon💐 2y
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DaveGreen7777
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Thank you for this #Two4Tuesday @TheSpineView and for the tag @Branwen 😀

1. I‘d gladly read about both witches and wizards! 🧙‍♀️🧙‍♂️

2. I‘m cheating a bit and instead of a book, I‘m going with my favorite series… Harry Dresden! Sure, most people would pick that “other” Harry‘s series, but the tagged book was my first foray into urban fantasy, and I loved reading about a snarky wizard interacting with all kinds of paranormal creatures! 👻🧛‍♀️

TheSpineView Thanks for playing! 🖤🧙‍♀️🧙‍♂️ 2y
RaeLovesToRead I've seen a few people pick Harry Dresden for this and until today I'd never heard of him... another one to look into maybe? 2y
DarkMina I picked the Dresden Files too. Love that series! 2y
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DaveGreen7777 @RaeLovesToRead Hee hee, more books to add to your To-Be-Read pile! 😁 If you try the series, I hope you enjoy it, Rae! 2y
DaveGreen7777 @DarkMina It‘s such a fun series! 2y
SolaRaynor I love the Dresden Files! 2y
DaveGreen7777 @Sola Raynor Me, too, it‘s such a fun series! 😀 2y
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jenniferw88
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Day 36. #tbrpile

AutumnRLS Storm Front was good, but the more you read - the better they get. Might be my all-time favorite series of books. 2y
DarkMina Love the Dresden Files! ♥️ 2y
KathyWheeler I love this series. James Marsters (Spike on Buffy) narrates the audiobooks, and he is fantastic. 2y
Sumi I also loved the sadly very short tv adaptation. 2y
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Twainy
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🎧 This will be my 3rd time reading this series.

I loved this TV series so much I read the books. Twice.

This is a good start to this series. You get to know who & what Harry is. You meet Bob, Murphy, Marcone, Morgan the warden, Carmichael, Mister (Harry‘s cat) & Susan the reporter.

Hearts are exploding out of people‘s chests, a frog faced demon attacks, giant scorpions & there‘s a new drug that makes your 3rd eye open.

Great series!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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catsuit_mango
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Back home to a quiet breakfast with my book #bookandtea

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Nebklvr
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Mehso-so

A witty fantasy story with adult themes. If Harry Potter grew up to be a broke and virtually friendless PI…. A lot of things going on with the plot, almost too much.

Traci1 I think this one is the weakest in the series. They do get better. 3y
Nebklvr @Traci1 I have the second one. Will give it a try. 3y
SilverShanica The farther you get the better the series gets. It‘s one of those series where there is a lot set out in this book that seems minor, but that comes back later on and is a major thing. 3y
KimHM The series definitely gets better, not so obvious and lazy re: character development. 3y
Nebklvr @SilverShanica @KimHM The second one was better but too violent for me. Thanks for the info and happy reading! 3y
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Jaimeb3th
Mehso-so

Certainly not a masterpiece, but moderately entertaining.

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Schnoebs
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I started the Dresden Files this year and it has quickly become one of my favorite series I‘m currently reading. So far I‘ve read the first 3 books, 2 graphic novels, and a short story. I love the sarcasm and the way the characters act but that might be because I‘m from Chicago and it seems kind of nostalgic.

Check out my review of book 1: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3314427089

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lukulamppu
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This was a bit of a meh read that went over to nope at times. But at least it was fast to read. I really didn‘t appreciate the way the female characters were depicted and I didn‘t care about Harry at all. But the magic system was cool and the plot was just interesting enough for me to keep reading. However I think it‘s safe to say that I won‘t be picking up the rest of the series.

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TheSpineView
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This is a blame it on Litsy book. I saw a review and thought I have to read this. I loved the MC Harry Dresden. He has just the right amount of humility and coolness to go along with his wizardry that I found him fascinating. The plot was good and it was fast paced. Great start to the series. 4⭐

Riveted_Reader_Melissa I love this series, and it just gets better and more complicated as it goes. Enjoy! 3y
TheSpineView @Riveted_Reader_Melissa That's good to know! Thanks! 👍📖 3y
Traci1 These definitely get better as they go. The audios are fantastic too. 3y
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Jadams89 I need to go back and re-read this. I love Harry Dresden. 3y
Twainy James Marsters (Spike from Buffy the Vampire Slayer) narrates all of the books, I love this series, I thiiink right around Changes it really amps up the series ... @Traci1 ... K-9! 🖤 3y
DaveGreen7777 This is a really fun series! 😀 3y
DarkMina I love this series! Lots of great characters besides Harry. 3y
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lukulamppu
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I‘ve been trying to get back into reading before going to bed lately. It‘s working out some of the time but I‘m still picking up my phone way more often than I‘d like😅 Hopefully this‘ll keep my interest tonight! #currentlyreading

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Tineke
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An average good book. I liked the magical elements such as The Sight and the soulgazing. It reminded me a bit of the Rivers of London series, although more cynical (?)
I would read others, if they came on my path, but wouldn't hurry to the shops to buy.
TBR since September 13th. 2020; 341 pages.

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Brinx
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I have been revisiting books from my past and it‘s been a good experience. I‘m more of a Harry Dresden fan now than when I started (and stopped) the series a few years ago.

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PaulaNovotna
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Mehso-so

I know that a lot of people love this series but it wasn't for me. I didn't establish any bond with the main character (and great characters are as important as a great plot to me). Another reason was that I didn't really enjoy the story arc; I was lost a bit and too many things happened seemingly randomly; I felt as if the lore and the world itself wasn't well thought through. It felt as if the author had a random checklist of things to include.

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rrkreads
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This book was awesome. It took some time for me to get used to the writing, not because it was complicated but because it was so unique. By the end, the writing grew on me & I loved it. My only complaint with the story was the irrelevance of the "all powerful" white council. There were instances when I hd to suspend disbelief but am letting it is pass in favor of my enjoyment percentage which was quite high.

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rrkreads

50% in, I love the humour, the writing is different than I am used to. Strangely enough I am gripped by the story though I can't pinpoint to exactly what it is that I am liking or not liking about this book. It's a fast read so I am hoping to finish it soon enough. 🤞🤞

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CocoReads
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Not normally much of an audio girl but James Marsters as the narrator made all the difference! I‘ll for sure be checking book 2 out soonish. #scarathlon points total for #TeamSlaughter today. 5 for the book, 1 participation and 2 hours read x 2 readathons so 40 points) #cocoturns50 #readyourwayreadathon @Clwojick @TheSpineView

Clwojick Awesome job! 3y
TheSpineView 👍🧡📚 3y
CrowCAH Happy Birthday!!! 🎂🎁🎈🎉 3y
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CocoReads
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Audio booking while making dinner and doing dishes. #cocoturns50 #TeamSlaughter

Clwojick woop! woop! 3y
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CocoReads
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I‘ve never been one for audiobooks but when my oldest told me that Spike was the narrator, I just had to download from the library and give it a shot. Loving it so far! #Scarathlon #TeamSlaughter #OutstandingOctober @Clwojick @Andrew65

Andrew65 That would be worth a listen. 3y
katy4peas A great series! 3y
CocoReads It‘s a fantastic series that I started years ago and abandoned after about book 4. Time to get back to it! 3y
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TheBookStacker
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Starting this book for the #Scarathlon2020
#TeamHarkness

wanderinglynn Love your book cover! 3y
TheBookStacker @wanderinglynn it glows in the dark too!!! 3y
wanderinglynn That‘s super cool! 😍 3y
MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm Love your book sleeve! I have one very similar that‘s dinosaur fossils and glows too! 😍 3y
TheBookStacker @MegaWhoppingCosmicBookwyrm omg I would love a Dino fossils one!!!!! 3y
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shadowspeak17
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1. If on a Winter‘s Night a Traveller... still.
2. I don‘t listen to them, but my friend recently played me a sample from Storm Front because the narrator made a lot of mouth sounds, and she wanted me to understand the pain it caused her. 😂
3. No preorders at the moment.
#weekendreads

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Seekingtardis
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A re-listen for me. I love Harry and Butcher, and James doing the narrating just makes it so much better!! Now to download book two!

CatLass007 Love this series!!!! 4y
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archaeolibrarianologist
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Rereading Dresden since a new book has been released.

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BarkingMadRead
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Next up!!

InBooksILive I enjoyed this one! It definitely made me laugh out loud a few times 😆 4y
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bookandbedandtea
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I don't dislike this book but it's also not doing much for me and I'm starting to wonder if I should be reading it instead of listening. This is the first time I've experienced an adverse reaction to a narrator. I don't really have time to switch to reading it though...I need audiobooks to help me get through everything for #BookSpinBingo this month! 🙃

intothehallofbooks I totally get what you said here. I tried listening twice and had to stop early in the story. Then I waited a few weeks and started it over on my kindle. Even though I like the narrator as a person, it was just a tough listen. I‘ve heard the audio gets better as the series goes on. 4y
bookandbedandtea @intothehallofbooks I'm happy to hear I'm not the only one and even happier to hear it might get better in future books! 4y
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Seekingtardis
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I had to go to the store today so I rewarded myself with some watermelon!! So yummy! I wore my mast and used hand sanitizer and social distanced by having my air pods in and listening to my book 😷 but I was very happy to be back home, safe!!

sudi I was so scared, for a second i thought that was a lizard 😂 4y
Seekingtardis @sudi sharing is caring 😂😂🦖 4y
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RobStark92
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Started two new things recently, a YouTube channel and The Dresden Files. I‘m three books in and have two reviews up already. Trying to gain a following and would LOVE feedback. Here‘s a link for the first book and the second is up as well. Third coming soon! https://youtu.be/j4m_lBGamh0

katy4peas A great series! 4y
Reggie Rob Stark! I I thought you were dead. 4y
jenreads7 Welcome to Litsy! 🎉📚 4y
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UwannaPublishme Welcome to Litsy! 👋🏻📚 4y
RobStark92 @Reggie if the sixth book ever comes out you‘ll know...and when you know...you know! #LadyStoneheart 4y
RobStark92 @Reggie nah I‘m just playing my names robert I just like ASOIAF 4y
RobStark92 @katy4peas hell yeah :) I‘ve heard it gets explosive. A lot of people were like skip the first three books they‘re not that great but I was hooked from the beginning. The only thing was his writing style and it already picked up in book 2. Can‘t wait for things to get moving big time though it‘s already amazing 4y
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Rina_Black
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Can't decide if I should give it 3 or 4 stars. The story was enjoyable, and I loved the magic system. But it was a bit too fast-paced for me. And I always had a feeling that something was lacking.
I'll give the next book a try as I've heard it gets better. And I'd like to get to know Harry better. He seems like an interesting character.
Recommended to lovers of urban fantasy and fast-paced short reads.

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hwestfall
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rjsthumbelina I have read the top 2 already. That being said, I wouldn't mind a re-read of Looking Glass Wars at all, bc I read it when it first released...which was quite some time ago! And the bottom 2 are both on my TBR already, so either would be fine with me 😊 4y
Endowarrior21 Only one that I have not read is Storm Front the other 3 were really good books. 4y
hwestfall Okay, how about Forest of Souls by Lori M. Lee , The Obsidian Tower by Melissa Caruso or We Ride the Storm by Devin Madson? Any of those sound good or haven‘t been read? 4y
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InBooksILive I've read all for the picture but the 3 you just posted I have not read any! They all sound really good! 4y
hwestfall Hopefully @Endowarrior21 and @rjsthumbelina haven‘t read some of the new ones. They all looked good. So many books and so little time 😊 4y
Endowarrior21 @hwestfall I have only read Ride the storm but I did not like it personally but the other two I have not 4y
hwestfall @Endowarrior21 I was wondering how We Ride the Storm was since it was self published. Unless @rjsthumbelina has read it I think I will choose Forest of Souls by Lori M Lee 4y
Endowarrior21 @hwestfall don‘t get me wrong it was a good book it was just not my cup of tea. 4y
rjsthumbelina Oh! Looking forward to Forest of Souls! Great choice 😊 4y
InBooksILive @hwestfall I actually had Forest of Souls on my TBR list and have been wanting to preorder it so I'm definitely looking forward to reading it! 😊 Great choice!! 4y
InBooksILive @hwestfall and btw I just read Storm Front last month and it was a good one! Definitely had me laughing quite a few times 😁 4y
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JeaMar82
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📚LET'S PROMOTE READING AND OUR LOVE OF BOOKS!📚
I accepted this challenge to post the covers of books that I love for 10 days. No explanation. No criticism or reviews. Just the covers. Each day, I am going to ask a friend to take up the challenge (only if you want to). Day 6
#dresdenfiles #jimbutcher #harrydresden #scifi #fantasy #readfantasy #readcrimefiction #crimefiction #promotereading #jeansbookshelf

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InBooksILive
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Just started this one. I believe I seen someone post about this series on here so I downloaded a sample on my kindle and really enjoyed what I read (so far) so I quite quickly ordered a copy. Really hoping this one will kick my reading slump outta here. 🤞🏻🤞🏻

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