moonshineshadow: The first three books were quite good, after that it started slowly to go downhill and long breaks in between were nothing is published... can be years until this series is finished if ever.
(at least that is my opinion)
Can't comment on the TV series :D
I read a bit of the first book, but for some reason I just never enjoyed it. I have heard a few fans of the books get angry at the long waits and the authors lack of interest for the books in favour of the TV series.
I love that I know someone else who knows little about modern TV and movies as I do. I rarely watch TV or movies, and when I do it's usually older stuff I watch with my partner. I have always preferred books more. I get some very funny looks when people ask my opinion about TV series or movies and they find out I don't have a clue what they are talking about.