Kindle Daily Deal: Vampire Diaries.

Two of the Vampire Diaries books are $1.99 today.

As I've gotten somewhat hooked on the show, I'm curious about the books: are they worth it? Or is this one of those rare Dexter-like cases in which the adaptation is stronger than the original?

Relatedly:

Josh's new favorite game involves making Damon's Bug-Eyed Crazy Eyebrow Serious Face at me while asking completely non-Damon-y questions.

Like, standing at the deli counter at the grocery store:

Josh: Honey?
Me: Yeah?
Josh: Do you want to get some... *suddenly spins around and looms over me while making ↑ that face* ...BABY SWISS?
Me: *falls over laughing*
Lady at the deli counter: I hate my job.

Anyway, so yeah. The books? Are they worth my time?