Does anybody know where/if you can get the Suikoden novels in english?

I am only aware of the original novel being released outside Japan, which is what Suikoden is based on.
You'd have to ask Lagunawannabe though, I am pretty sure he read it, though I thought he didn't liked it.

About the Suikoden novels, I have no idea. Maybe they were released outside Japan, but most likely not. Many merchandise never sees the light outside Japan.
Such as the pre-order Suikoden IV Rune of Punishment keychain, or the Suikoden iPods, or even Suikogaiden I and II.

damn i want a run of punishment keychain.. BAH

Yeah I read most of the book that Suikoden is based off of (It has a few different names: Shui Hu Chaun, All Men are Brothers, or Bandits of the Marsh)

It really wasn't that great. It got old REALLY fast, and since it's translated, it's not necessarily the most descriptive writing ever. I dunno, it was an interesting story I guess, but REALL boring and tedious. And I read a LOT, so that's sayin somethin lol

I cant believe that suikoden was based from a novel. I also want to read the novel because I'm addicted in suikoden. and I hope suikoden will have a movie or anime series

Yeah, it is based on the old chinese story called: Shui Hu Zhuan, if I recall correct. Outlaws of the Marsh would be its English name, though there are others, as Lagunawannabe said in his post.