My sister sent the books to my son thinking he would enjoy them and he did.  He actually spent time indoors reading these books instead of his usual fishing, swimming, etc.  He also was laughing so hard at one part (I can't remember which one now) that he stopped reading to have me read it.  Once he was done, I started reading and immediately loved it.  I have only seen one part of one episode on SF and was not really impressed.  TV Harry looked so different and clean cut that it just didn't seem right.  Plus Murphy had dark hair and Michael??? No way.  I just couldn't see it.  So, while I would probably watch the episodes if I could ever find them on, the books are by far my favorite.  Not surprising there, most books that get made into movies or tv shows disappoint me greatly and I just end up getting mad at the people who didn't take the time to get it right.  Can you say Eragon the movie??   

whhoooo hooo hahahahahah!  Been laughin for twenty minutes reading this and I must say...you guys are FUNNY!!  I especially like the Harry Potter ones!  Thank you!!!