[champ]

Chance, on 21 January 2026 - 02:34 PM, said:

champ, on 21 January 2026 - 12:07 PM, said:

Very much THIS! I got up to chapter 11 last night and it is a pure, glorious Dresdencrack fix.

I know Jim Butcher was a bit worried about how the book would be received but he need have no worries at all, he has nailed it.

I'll post more in a dedicated thread later but this is a fantastic book.

Its not really about any flashy conflicts there are some but they are not really important to the story. Its about picking up the broken pieces and returning to some kind of new normal after several hard years and it is done well.

I think that is why it's resonating with me. I've been to some dark places over the last however many years and it's only really been the last year or so that I've got past the point where I feel I've turned a corner and it's onwards and upwards now.

It's interesting to see how Jim is writing about Dresden's dark places. You can tell he is writing from experience and I can relate, there are some parts that do hit close to home and I am thinking "aye, you know what it's like down there in the pit."

The chat in chapter 11 Dresden has with a certain someone was tough reading. But Jim is also still giving us the stuff we love with a Dresden book so aye, loving it, its an interesting read.

[JPK]

champ, on 21 January 2026 - 06:11 PM, said:

Chance, on 21 January 2026 - 02:34 PM, said:

champ, on 21 January 2026 - 12:07 PM, said:

Very much THIS! I got up to chapter 11 last night and it is a pure, glorious Dresdencrack fix.

I know Jim Butcher was a bit worried about how the book would be received but he need have no worries at all, he has nailed it.

I'll post more in a dedicated thread later but this is a fantastic book.

Its not really about any flashy conflicts there are some but they are not really important to the story. Its about picking up the broken pieces and returning to some kind of new normal after several hard years and it is done well.

I think that is why it's resonating with me. I've been to some dark places over the last however many years and it's only really been the last year or so that I've got past the point where I feel I've turned a corner and it's onwards and upwards now.

It's interesting to see how Jim is writing about Dresden's dark places. You can tell he is writing from experience and I can relate, there are some parts that do hit close to home and I am thinking "aye, you know what it's like down there in the pit."

The chat in chapter 11 Dresden has with a certain someone was tough reading. But Jim is also still giving us the stuff we love with a Dresden book so aye, loving it, its an interesting read.

100%. I've gotten used to having moments with this series that can poke me in the emotions eye but this one has done so repeatedly. It's part of why I'm taking my time with it. I feel like it has earned time to process and not just push through as fast as possible.

I'm also going to immediately follow it with the earbook because I suspect Marsters is really going to add a layer to some of the emotionally heavy scenes.

[champ]

 JPK, on 21 January 2026 - 06:30 PM, said:

 champ, on 21 January 2026 - 06:11 PM, said:

 Chance, on 21 January 2026 - 02:34 PM, said:

 champ, on 21 January 2026 - 12:07 PM, said:

Very much THIS! I got up to chapter 11 last night and it is a pure, glorious Dresdencrack fix.

I know Jim Butcher was a bit worried about how the book would be received but he need have no worries at all, he has nailed it.

I'll post more in a dedicated thread later but this is a fantastic book.

Its not really about any flashy conflicts there are some but they are not really important to the story. Its about picking up the broken pieces and returning to some kind of new normal after several hard years and it is done well.

I think that is why it's resonating with me. I've been to some dark places over the last however many years and it's only really been the last year or so that I've got past the point where I feel I've turned a corner and it's onwards and upwards now.

It's interesting to see how Jim is writing about Dresden's dark places. You can tell he is writing from experience and I can relate, there are some parts that do hit close to home and I am thinking "aye, you know what it's like down there in the pit."

The chat in chapter 11 Dresden has with a certain someone was tough reading. But Jim is also still giving us the stuff we love with a Dresden book so aye, loving it, its an interesting read.

100%. I've gotten used to having moments with this series that can poke me in the emotions eye but this one has done so repeatedly. It's part of why I'm taking my time with it. I feel like it has earned time to process and not just push through as fast as possible.

I'm also going to immediately follow it with the earbook because I suspect Marsters is really going to add a layer to some of the emotionally heavy scenes.

I am agreement with you there. Also, I think the series needed a book like this, one a bit slowed down where characters can show a reaction to what has happened. Let them grow and develop and show how fucked up things are as a consequence to Battle Ground. It'll benefit things in the long run.

And damn, I hadn't thought about the earbook, some parts could be brutal...

[Chance]

champ, on 21 January 2026 - 06:52 PM, said:

JPK, on 21 January 2026 - 06:30 PM, said:

champ, on 21 January 2026 - 06:11 PM, said:

Chance, on 21 January 2026 - 02:34 PM, said:

champ, on 21 January 2026 - 12:07 PM, said:

Very much THIS! I got up to chapter 11 last night and it is a pure, glorious Dresdencrack fix.

I know Jim Butcher was a bit worried about how the book would be received but he need have no worries at all, he has nailed it.

I'll post more in a dedicated thread later but this is a fantastic book.

Its not really about any flashy conflicts there are some but they are not really important to the story. Its about picking up the broken pieces and returning to some kind of new normal after several hard years and it is done well.

I think that is why it's resonating with me. I've been to some dark places over the last however many years and it's only really been the last year or so that I've got past the point where I feel I've turned a corner and it's onwards and upwards now.

It's interesting to see how Jim is writing about Dresden's dark places. You can tell he is writing from experience and I can relate, there are some parts that do hit close to home and I am thinking "aye, you know what it's like down there in the pit."

The chat in chapter 11 Dresden has with a certain someone was tough reading. But Jim is also still giving us the stuff we love with a Dresden book so aye, loving it, its an interesting read.

100%. I've gotten used to having moments with this series that can poke me in the emotions eye but this one has done so repeatedly. It's part of why I'm taking my time with it. I feel like it has earned time to process and not just push through as fast as possible.

I'm also going to immediately follow it with the earbook because I suspect Marsters is really going to add a layer to some of the emotionally heavy scenes.

I am agreement with you there. Also, I think the series needed a book like this, one a bit slowed down where characters can show a reaction to what has happened. Let them grow and develop and show how fucked up things are as a consequence to Battle Ground. It'll benefit things in the long run.

And damn, I hadn't thought about the earbook, some parts could be brutal...

The earbook is awesome as usual.

I'd say in some ways this one is a recovery from consequences as far back as Changes and a kind of reset for the status of the cast probably setting up for the beginning to the ending.

[BK (NTS no politics)]

I’m going to spoiler the titles for the Dresden finale trilogy. In no order.

Spoiler

Hell’s Bells, Empty Night & Stars and Stones

[BK (NTS no politics)]

Wrapped up the last 170 pgs of 12 months over the last 12 hours. Really nice departure from Harry’s worst weekend of the year we are so used to. I kinda hope it’s attempted again before the end 3. We ll see.

Side note I really want a Margaret LeFay book at some future point..

[Tsundoku]

BK (NTS no politics), on 22 January 2026 - 03:01 AM, said:

I’m going to spoiler the titles for the Dresden finale trilogy. In no order.

Spoiler

Hell’s Bells, Empty Night & Stars and Stones

The third one is a 3 word title and the main words have different numbered letters. I wonder what the thinking is - break the pattern?

[BK (NTS no politics)]

I’m not following what you mean there Sombra.

I’m thinking at present I’m not in the WH40K mood I thought I was so as of this type I have pulled out Pandora’s Star for a reread but I’m also considering a 1st Law reread. I have both a duology and a trilogy to read in these series but I have to do the rereading instead of going in the new books cold. Not sure which will take the spot just yet.

[Tsundoku]

BK (NTS no politics), on 25 January 2026 - 08:50 AM, said:

I’m not following what you mean there Sombra.

I’m thinking at present I’m not in the WH40K mood I thought I was so as of this type I have pulled out Pandora’s Star for a reread but I’m also considering a 1st Law reread. I have both a duology and a trilogy to read in these series but I have to do the rereading instead of going in the new books cold. Not sure which will take the spot just yet.

1. There's a pattern to the Dresden titles. Two words, both the same amount of characters. Storm Front (5,5). Fool Moon (4,4). Ghost Story (5,5). Battle Ground (6,6). Etc.
The last one you listed doesn't fit that pattern, and I was wondering why.

2. Just for something different, maybe give Dungeon Crawler Carl a crack. It starts out fairly light (well, as light as killing 99% of the human race can be), but as you go further there's a hell of a lot more going on and it can get very serious. Very straight prose, easy to smash through. It's a good one to read in between others. But there's a lot going on, so it may be hard to keep track. Not as bad as WoT though.
I just finished Book 5. Book 8 was recently published, and I think the original plan was for 10, but "nothing is set in stone".

https://en.wikipedia...on_Crawler_Carl

This post has been edited by Tsundoku: 25 January 2026 - 02:14 PM

[polishgenius]

Tsundoku, on 25 January 2026 - 02:13 PM, said:

1. There's a pattern to the Dresden titles. Two words, both the same amount of characters. Storm Front (5,5). Fool Moon (4,4). Ghost Story (5,5). Battle Ground (6,6). Etc.
The last one you listed doesn't fit that pattern, and I was wondering why.

The last three won't strictly be 'Files', is partly why. Also, he's broken the pattern before in Changes. And technically in book 10, but that was by accident coz he can no write English good.

[Tsundoku]

polishgenius, on 25 January 2026 - 09:04 PM, said:

Tsundoku, on 25 January 2026 - 02:13 PM, said:

1. There's a pattern to the Dresden titles. Two words, both the same amount of characters. Storm Front (5,5). Fool Moon (4,4). Ghost Story (5,5). Battle Ground (6,6). Etc.
The last one you listed doesn't fit that pattern, and I was wondering why.

The last three won't strictly be 'Files', is partly why. Also, he's broken the pattern before in Changes. And technically in book 10, but that was by accident coz he can no write English good.

Ah yes, forgot about Changes. And book 10 - well, we give our American cousins a pass on that one because they can't help that they were raised in ignorance.

[BK (NTS no politics)]

Hmm I actually never paid attention to that but I now see what you’re talking about. Maybe Changes had a dual meaning?

On DCC there was an end cap setup for him bookstore and I did pick up a few of them to leaf through. I like the color scheme they have for HC. I’m still a dead tree only reader and space limited unless I get more shelves, that’s some thick bricks he is putting out so most likely I won’t be jumping on that train until it’s all PB. Also that newest one was listed at $39..yikes

Is he the new Sanderson super book puter outer???

[worry]

Tsundoku, on 25 January 2026 - 09:49 PM, said:

polishgenius, on 25 January 2026 - 09:04 PM, said:

Tsundoku, on 25 January 2026 - 02:13 PM, said:

1. There's a pattern to the Dresden titles. Two words, both the same amount of characters. Storm Front (5,5). Fool Moon (4,4). Ghost Story (5,5). Battle Ground (6,6). Etc.
The last one you listed doesn't fit that pattern, and I was wondering why.

The last three won't strictly be 'Files', is partly why. Also, he's broken the pattern before in Changes. And technically in book 10, but that was by accident coz he can no write English good.

Ah yes, forgot about Changes. And book 10 - well, we give our American cousins a pass on that one because they can't help that they were raised in ignorance.

U don't say!

[Tsundoku]

worry, on 26 January 2026 - 05:23 AM, said:

Tsundoku, on 25 January 2026 - 09:49 PM, said:

polishgenius, on 25 January 2026 - 09:04 PM, said:

Tsundoku, on 25 January 2026 - 02:13 PM, said:

1. There's a pattern to the Dresden titles. Two words, both the same amount of characters. Storm Front (5,5). Fool Moon (4,4). Ghost Story (5,5). Battle Ground (6,6). Etc.
The last one you listed doesn't fit that pattern, and I was wondering why.

The last three won't strictly be 'Files', is partly why. Also, he's broken the pattern before in Changes. And technically in book 10, but that was by accident coz he can no write English good.

Ah yes, forgot about Changes. And book 10 - well, we give our American cousins a pass on that one because they can't help that they were raised in ignorance.

U don't say!

Like, y'know, like, fer sure dude.

@BK
I too prefer the feel and smell of a real book. But a few years ago I had to pretty much stop reading dead tree books because I was getting crazy headaches. It wasn't my glasses prescription, it was just eyestrain.
Luci suggested a e-reader and lent me his Kobo. And what a difference! I was only reading a few books a year then and I immediately went up to a couple of dozen. I have the font enlarged a bit too.
I admit I was about 10 or so years behind everyone else, but I'm glad I gave it a go. Maybe you could try one? Don't get a Kindle because Jeff Bezos doesn't need any more money.

[BK (NTS no politics)]

Roughly 60 moons ago this fella QT told me about some paper white doohickey.

And yeah I try to give ole Cockdome as little green as possible.

Wanna know something really stupid though? I’ll just pretend you just said “what would that be Tanner?” I actually have no clue where to go store wise to pick one up…. All I see in electronic stores/walmart is just iPads.

[Tsundoku]

Urgh, sorry mate I have NFI what bricks-and-mortar shops to go into over there.
Google says there's a Best Buy at 715 W Prien Lake Road, but I think it might be online only. I guess you could call.

https://stores.bestb...ke-rd-1080.html

You can order direct (same price) for $140-230 from the Kobo website.

https://us.kobobooks...ctions/ereaders

I finally coughed up some $$$ for Luci though to finally make it official and after a 2 year obligation-free loan (because Luci is a top bloke) that Kobo is now mine.
It's just the basic 6" Black and White screen but it does the job just fine.

This post has been edited by Tsundoku: 26 January 2026 - 10:57 AM

[amphibian]

The Kobo Libra Colour/Color is one of the best devices ever made. The black and white only versions are pretty damn good too.

[Macros]

Yeah, Ive had my kobo since .... ages

[polishgenius]

BK (NTS no politics), on 26 January 2026 - 03:07 AM, said:

Hmm I actually never paid attention to that but I now see what you’re talking about. Maybe Changes had a dual meaning?

The opposite in fact I'd say- Changes just does exactly what it says on the tin and even the title signals its departure from series norms.

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Is he the new Sanderson super book puter outer???

Like a slower Adrian Tchaikovsky, you mean?

[QuickTidal]

I have that paperwhite still, it’s fine, but I wanted out of the Amazon ecosystem, so I got a kobo now too and love it.