Into the Woods

Tales from the Hollows and Beyond

By: Kim Harrison

Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin

Length: 20 hrs and 2 mins

Publisher's summary

Enter the woods...if you dare.

For centuries, the woods have been a pivotal part of the wonder and danger of fairy tales, for once you enter anything can happen. Elves, druids, fairies - who knows what you will find once you dare step into the forest?

And now, New York Times best-selling author Kim Harrison ventures into these mysterious, hidden lands of magic and mystery in her first short-story collection. Into the Woods brings together an enchanting mix of brand-new, never-before-published stories and tales from Harrison's beloved, best-selling Hollows series.

The tales here include an original Hollows novella, "Million-Dollar Baby", about Trent Kalamack's secret elven quest in Pale Demon; two original short stories, "Pet Shop Boys" and "Temson Woods," that explore just what happens when humanity and the supernatural collide; and two novelettes, "Spider Silk" and "Grace," set in new worlds of imagination and adventure. Into the Woods also contains all of the previously published Hollows short stories - together in one volume for the very first time.

Step into the woods and discover the magic for yourself.

©2012 Kim Harrison (P)2012 HarperCollins Publishers

Excellent Back Stories!

Definitely helps expand on some of the characters. A very worthwhile read for fans of the Hollows Series! They are also capable of standing alone. MORE PLEASE!

kim harrison never dissapoints.

What did you love best about Into the Woods?

the over all background story of my favorite characters.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Into the Woods?

Ivy Tamwood.

Which character – as performed by Marguerite Gavin – was your favorite?

all of them, she is the only voice i can hear in my head as all the characters.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

couple parts chocked me up, but mostly i was excited to hear what happens next.

Any additional comments?

i can not wait till EVER AFTER comes out.

If you like the Hollows series you need this

If you could sum up Into the Woods in three words, what would they be?

Great addition to series

What did you like best about this story?

I liked how it helped flesh out the rest of the series, expanding upon what the other books left out. If you have read the others in this series you need to get this one. Get this after Pale Demon

Did Marguerite Gavin do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

She's did a good job.

Any additional comments?

This is a great series and this book is good after getting the rest of the series so it does not spoil any of the other books. Get this after Pale Demon.

Great collection

Blending of stories with familiar characters and new. I enjoyed the author notes proceeding the stories.

The good, the bad, and the undead

I like most of the stories but not all. Only listen to this book if you have already read the other books in the series. The only question mark I have is the story about kistin. I could have sworn in The Undead Pool Rachael said kistin didn't have any siblings but in the short story about him in this book, he has a sister. Anyway... some stories are good and some stories are bad but all are worth listening to if you are fan of the hollows.

An English accent does not come from Georgia

What made the experience of listening to Into the Woods the most enjoyable?

Good stories. The Hollows stories include several from different points of view. That was a refreshing touch.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Kalamack was great as he went into the castle after his daughter.

What aspect of Marguerite Gavin’s performance would you have changed?

Her English accent wasn't even a try. It was jarring to hear characters described as English speaking in southern US voices. Even a neutral midwestern US accent would have been much better. While I generally like her performances she should have been replaced for this book.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No.

Any additional comments?

The title tells you that not all of the stories are from the Hollows. But they are not all from that universe, be aware of that going in. It is the nature of short story collections that they are not all equally good. This fits that pattern. A few very good stories some good, but not excellent.

Great Short Stories!

I was so jonesing for some Hollows stories and Kim Harrison. These stories were great! I loved every one of them.

Of course, Marguerite Gavin brings so very much to the book with her unbelievable narration.

If you, too, are fans of The Hollows AND Kim Harrison, you will truly enjoy this!

Great Stories

Would you listen to Into the Woods again? Why?

Yes! I liked how she completed the mini story lines in she alluded to in the series.

What other book might you compare Into the Woods to and why?

Jim Butcher short stories. Clarified references in the series that were briefly explianed but the desire for more about that story line had not been provided. Now we know what occurred in these story lines.

What does Marguerite Gavin bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The liveliness of the characters and the books become a great story since there is emotion in her presentation that my mind does not provide.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

As always with the books there are plenty of parts designed for laughing. Overall I, and other that I know who like the series, really liked and enjoyed the audio book.

Good reveiw

Most of the back-stories I knew, but good detail. I love the story of how Trent got Lucy, totally help me like his character, never seen what Rachel seen in him until he became a father.

THIS IS A MUST FOR HOLLOW FANS

Any additional comments?

This was a great listen. It was the only short story collection that I really enjoyed! The back ground on some of the characters as well as the other short stories were great! This makes the series, it brings it all together!
Kim Harrison is a great story teller and Marguerite Gavin is one of my favorite narrators.
If you like the Hollows you have to listen to this!