19
« on: October 02, 2009, 06:09:20 AM »
I'd have to say I found out about "The Dresden Files" book series because of the TV series, but I started reading the books before the show itself premiered.
I remember that the Sci-Fi Channel (back when they spelled it a little different) had had their concepts for new series kicking around posted on one of the entertainment news websites I was perusing. Basically they were just description of what each show being considered for pilot, would be like if they went to series.
So, based on nothing but that description of the series, it's main protagonist and a general summary of the basics, as well as the posibility of James Marsters as the lead... I right then decided I should look into this series and give it a go. Promptly afterward forgetting all about it.
So now, Flash forward to 1 week before the TV series is set to premiere on Sci-Fi, with a different actor and everything.
I see an ad for the series and am suddenly reminded of my initial interest.
Realizing I had yet to read ANY of the books in the series, I immediately got in my truck and went to the bookstore.
After purchasing the first novel, I went over to a friend's apartment to hang out, and I started reading Storm Front. (While taking turns at Mario Party & DDR)
Two hours later, I was back at the book store (w/ friends in tow) and then leaving with the remaining 6 books up to and including 'Dead Beat'.
And a week later when the show premeired, I was already half way through 'Grave Peril' :-)
I'm so, so, so, glad I got to read the series first. TV show was good, but the books are better.
Since then, I've recruited 12 other people who are just as hooked as I am. (ie, In line, on opening day.)