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Jim Butcher went far out of his way in Small Favor to entertain us with A LOT of fun (and real life teachings). Here is a few of his excellent works. As they are quotes from the book, they are spoilers:

Spoiler:

In order of apperance:

Since when is actor part of his magic?

One slip, one miscalculation, one inconveniently placed patch of ice, and I would be able to add “pancake” to my impersonation repertoire.

The next one is my favourite by far (thus in bold). I can just see Harry's face rolling his eyes, hoping never to make a mistake again as long as he lives.

“Kid. You just made the last mistake of your life.”
“God,” I said. “I wish.”

I told you so:

“What’s gone wrong, Harry?”
“Hey!” I protested. “That’s a hell of a thing to say to a man, Captain. Just because I’m calling in doesn’t mean that there’s some kind of crisis.”
“Technically true, I suppose. Why are you calling?”
“Well. There’s a crisis.”
She made an mmmmmm sound.

“Troubleshooters?” Michael asked.
“When there’s trouble,” I told him, “they shoot it.”

“If I want to hurt Marcone,” I said, “all I need to do is sit down with a six-pack of beer and a bag of pretzels and let him twist in the wind.”

Why Mouse is a service dog:

“I have a rare condition,” I said, scratching the big dog under the chin. “Can’t-get-a-date-itis. He’s supposed to be some kind of catalyst or conversation starter. Or failing that, a consolation prize. Anyway, he’s necessary.”

Oh come on, Harry, why not?

I didn’t particularly care to find out what getting hit with a sharp stone ax felt like.

I don’t remember Mister ever coming home nursing mouse-inflicted wounds. For that matter, he hardly ever came home from one of his rambles hungry. Playing cat and mouse is generally only fun for the cat.

As you can tell, I enjoy this book as much as any of them before.