Literature, what kind you into

I wanted to make this thread as a refer source guide to pick some new provoking novels that interest yourself. So if you could claim any of the book you are currently reading, give a review if you would like and/or other books it is similar too. As well as mention any good reads you had in the past. Also direct someone to another novel, base on the books they have read and enjoy.

And these books can deal with any topic, so;;

The Rum Diary by Hunter S. Thompson
Soon to be a motion picture

ok, The Gate of the Sun-i heard an expert on it on the radio, like nothing i eve rheard. Id like to get an audio version of that book.

Also the alchemist and the broker.