I bought all of the novels. I have read 1 and 2 and partially into 3. While they are very similar to the show, they have the ability to let you know what the characters are thinking that can't be put on screen. I also understand people's names that I couldn't understand before. I really enjoy reading them.

I enjoyed reading my copy of The Chosen Novel (Season 1) I Have Called You by Name paperback, that I had to order another one to pass around for my older friends (who don't like to keep more things around) to share.
It helps explain better some of the Jewish traditions from episode 2, and gives more detail of possible things like why Mary was living in the Red area of town.
I live these novels!

The book is often better than the movie. It adds to my understanding of the movie.

Wonderful! I’ve already watched the Series and have started reading the books. They are a perfect compliment to the series and watching it again is even more rich, rewarding and spiritually illuminating!

Beautifully follows season one with one chapter per episode. I could catch a few things tat I didn't in the midst of screen action.
This whole series has greatly expanded my view of the Holy Land of the first century,