If I recall correctly I discovered Dresden Files back in either 2008 or 2009. My girlfriend worked at Toys R Us and I would wait for her to get out of work by browsing books in the Barnes & Noble across the parking lot. I didn't actually start reading them until last year, but now I'm hooked. Also I've read the differences between the show & books and I am disappointed that Sci-Fi couldn't of done a better job.