I think it would be neat to read a short story "A week in the life of Bob" or something like that. XD

I wouldn't let my review stop you from reading the books if you had wanted to get in to them, especially since I am more particular about urban fantasy than I am about almost any other genre. (When I like it I really like it, and everything else just kind of blends into this urban fantasy mush in my head.) That said, I got the impression that had I been watching a show instead of reading a book, I would have liked it more.

However, if you're looking for a good piece of urban fantasy, I'd suggest Sunshine by Robin McKinley. As long as you don't mind vampires. :3