Side Jobs: Stories From the Dresden Files Audiobook, by Jim Butcher Play Audiobook Sample

Side Jobs: Stories From the Dresden Files Audiobook

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Read By: James Marsters Publisher: Penguin Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 8.83 hours at 1.5x Speed 6.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: October 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9781101222317

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

23

Longest Chapter Length:

60:33 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

01:58 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

34:30 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

26

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Publisher Description

The first short story collection in the #1 New York Times- bestselling series-including brand-new Harry Dresden short stories!

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"A solid collection of short stories and novellas that deal with the adventures (some may say shenanigans) of persons (esp. Harry Dresden, the wizard) belonging to the universe of the Dresden Files. Those stories where the comic undertone was strong were more enjoyable, while those with the noir-ish themes were rather dark and heavy. Nevertheless, i enjoyed the stories (esp. "Back Up"), and would revisit them from time-to-time. Recommended."

— Riju (4 out of 5 stars)

Quotes

  • “This entry is the collection’s strongest, full of powerful emotion.”

    — Publishers Weekly
  • “Butcher has not only given the genesis of each story but also indicates where each fits chronologically among the novels. Anyone who likes the Harry Dresden long works probably thinks it’s high time this collection came out.”

    — Booklist
  • “[Side Jobs] is...witty, fast-moving, and well worked-out. Butcher’s yarns go along with the standard supernatural repertory while providing enough twists to keep things fresh and intriguing.”

    — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
  • “Die-hard fans who can’t wait for next year’s Ghost Story will want to rush to the final novella, “Aftermath,” starring Harry’s friend Karrin Murphy, but there are many others here worth reading, like “Day Off” from the comic collection Blood Lite, “The Warrior,” from Mean Streets, and an early tale, “Vignette.” Adding value to this title are Butcher’s introductions to each story, filling the reader in on its place in the Dresden-verse time line and offering insight into the author’s intentions.”

    — Library Journal

Awards

  • A Publishers Weekly bestseller
  • A New York Times bestseller
  • A USA Today bestseller

Side Jobs Listener Reviews

Overall Performance: 4.13888888888889 out of 54.13888888888889 out of 54.13888888888889 out of 54.13888888888889 out of 54.13888888888889 out of 5 (4.14)
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Narration: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 (5.00)
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Story: 4.75 out of 54.75 out of 54.75 out of 54.75 out of 54.75 out of 5 (4.75)
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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    — Jjoe, 6/26/2022
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Samantha Fay, 1/11/2021
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This combination of the written word and excellent narration is the gold standard for audiobooks! "

    — Emma Smith, 6/10/2017
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Narration Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5 Story Rating: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    — Hope , 6/3/2016
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Good collection of shorts about Dresden,,,,anything I can read about my fav wizard is good to me. "

    — Sheree, 2/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Several Side Jobs, were interesting, I really think I'm getting to like this series as I go along. "

    — Malia, 1/31/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Not really a Harry Dresden fan but I loved these short stories. Fast paced and well written. "

    — Leigh, 1/29/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Jim Butcher is a master of exposition, explaining just enough of his complex urban-fantasy world to keep the reader informed without ever slowing the action. All except one of these stories were published independently in magazines or anthologies, so familiarity with the Dresden Files series isn't needed. You might find yourself hooked, though! "

    — Gail, 1/19/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this. When I started I didn't like the style of the first story, but that shouldn't be uprising since it was the authors first short about Dresden. I found each story progressively more interesting, and the file short told from Karen's perspective is truly great. "

    — Ben, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I love short stories and I love Jim Butcher's stories (short or long). This book has all of his Dresden short stories from other anthologies plus a few new ones. The last one is Murphy's viewpoint of the 2 weeks after the end of Changes. "

    — Corbett, 1/6/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great Book, a must for Dresden fans "

    — Lisa, 12/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " A wonderful little compilation of short stories usually told by characters that Jim Butcher does not usually speak through. The change of point of view adds depth to the characters many of us know through the Dresden Files. "

    — Ken, 12/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Fun collection. It's only been a month since Cold Days and I'm already having Dresden withdrawals. This helped a lot. "

    — Sherie, 12/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Every fan should read these-they fill in gaps in the story line. "

    — JoDee, 12/12/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I normally am not that into short stories. This was different, however, because it was about characters I've read over the various books of Dresden Files. I enjoyed it a heck of a lot. "

    — Aaron, 11/30/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fun! Can't wait until Dresden in July. "

    — Troy, 11/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I didn't like this as much as the regular novels. It was just hard for me to get into most of the stories. Overall I still enjoyed it. Reading about Harry is always fun. "

    — Lena, 9/24/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The beginning of the book was slow and covered well know aspects of Dresden. The only value I found to this book is the two stories from the perspective of Murphy and Thomas. "

    — Bob, 6/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I am such a whore for these books. "

    — Chester, 5/6/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Loved the different perspectives of Thomas and especially Murphy. "

    — Sierra, 9/1/2012
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This was a neat little set of Dresden stories, but I am ready for the main line to come back. The cliff hanger at the end of Changes was not resolved in Side Stories. I love this series with a fiery passion. Excited to see what's next! "

    — Jamie, 8/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Cute, but not essential to the overall story line. Particularly enjoyed Thomas' story. "

    — Gary, 3/18/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Collection of short stories. Most of them I'd read before, but there is one brand new one (taking place right after the end of "Changes" that is alone worth getting a copy. "

    — Alisa, 11/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " While the initial story is as Jim Butcher says, an amateur piece, it is still a delightful read and all of the stories are engaging and informative. Learning so much more of the background characters is a lovely thing and not to be slighted as a 'side job' "

    — Crystal, 10/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A fun read. The usual Dresden snark and misadventures, in short story form. Definitely meant for readers who are already familiar with the Dresden Files cast of characters. "

    — Ilene, 8/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Fun stuff I enjoyed it... "

    — Steven, 6/10/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great Book. All of the stories in this book are nice bridges between books in this series. "

    — Ryan, 5/21/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Lovely narration by James Marsters... I had only read the 1st three books in the series but just listening to the short stories I can tell that the character of Harry Dresden has grown. Looking forward to getting back into the series "

    — Kelly, 5/20/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I like that this book filled in a few gaps of the other books. Love Jim Butchers style, fun read. "

    — Paula, 5/17/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " nice collection of short stories in the world of Harry Dresden. Was an enjoyable read. "

    — Hawklan, 5/15/2011
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The fact that I'm not overly fond of short stories and that I've been getting bored with this series, means that I didn't enjoy this one at all. I think I should stop reading this series. "

    — Jenn, 5/11/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I was so excited that there was a story that came right after the ending of the last book!! Sigh.... "

    — Maria, 5/9/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Collection of short stories from the Dresden files. "

    — Katie, 5/1/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I normally don't like short stories, but this is an exception. Butcher did an excellent job with this. "

    — Jonas, 4/30/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fun! Can't wait until Dresden in July. "

    — Troy, 4/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I had read some of the stories contained in this book in other places, but it is a very nice collection filling in some of the holes in the Dresden universe. If you like the novels, add this to your collection. "

    — Bill, 4/17/2011

About Jim Butcher

Jim Butcher is a martial arts enthusiast whose résumé includes a long list of skills rendered obsolete at least two hundred years ago. He turned to writing as a career because anything else probably would have driven him insane. He is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Dresden Files, the Codex Alera, and the Cinder Spires novels.

About James Marsters

James Marsters, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, graduated from Davis High School and attended Juilliard, the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, and the American Conservatory Theatre. After spending ten years doing stage work, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in film and television. He got his big break as Spike in Joss Whedon’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer. He is also a talented musician; his band Ghost of the Robot has released three albums: Mad Brilliant, B-Sider, and Murphy’s Law.