My friend nagged and nagged at me to start reading them, we were talking via pc one night and he promptly informed me the series was on - wherupon i dashed through to the front room and switched the channel (much to my parents bemusement) we were hooked.
Unfortunately the show was on nights i couldn't usually watych it, so i only saw one or two.

SO! I got the books and devoured them one a day and rushed out to buy new ones as soon as they were released!  I think they're awesome.  Just finished the latest 'Small Favour' and am already wishing the next one was out.