A short social satire that takes on the cult of children--"...it's for the children! Think of the children!"--as well as the idea of having laws for laws to the point of ridiculousness. Quite funny, although disturbing at how NOT different this society is from our own. Taking each "logical" step eventually leads to illogical conclusions.

To avoid putting nearly everything Vonnegut's ever written on here, I'll go with my personal favorite. "If you were really close--and that don't mean you have to like him, just know him--you would have heard that click of his a mile away." pg. 236

Ah, the cult-classic of the Beat generation. Must-read, even if you hate road trips.

A Japanese novel similar to Nabokov's Lolita, except Naomi is much more conniving, much more sinister, and nowhere near the slightly-naive little girl that Lolita was. Packs a punch, and you will curl your lip in disgust with the characters at certain points. (Not due to the nature of their relationship, but the nature of their personalities. The book is demure, not explicit in the least.)

Water's debut novel, focuses on the lesbian relationships of Nan, the main character, and her growth from a naive child to an independent adult. Water's style is breath taking, and the story keeps you entranced. A bit disturbing on some parts and on varying levels, but wholly enjoyable.

A classic of decadent literature with a great story and, yes, quite a few naughty bits. Just one of many ways to enjoy reading.

This is the book that introduced me to Neil Gaiman, and I fell in love. I also burst several internal organs from laughing so hard. Gaiman and Pratchett are one of the best teams in literature, in my humble opinion. Brilliant, understated, and laugh out loud funny.

A simple story, basically a grown-up child's fairy tale. Sweet and lovely. Take it as just a little story and it is enjoyable, or think about it will you read, analyze and dissect, and it becomes even more, yet still enjoyable.

Beautiful, simple prose. The writing itself is breathtaking, and the story is subtle.

Have fun with your reading! A deadpan, hysterical, and rather brilliant survival guide for if...nay, when...the zombie apocalypse occurs.

Because it's not any less entertaining when you grow up, just more twisted with more layers revealed.

This is what's known as a guilty pleasure. The writing is nothing to, well, write home about, the "written as they would speak it" thing gets old very fast, and the story itself is predictable. But it's also quite entertaining, despite all that. I am not ashamed!

I admit it: I saw the movie first. The movie was amazing, and so is the book, albeit very differently. Beautifully written and thought-provoking: what happens when the human race is moving inexorably towards its own slow demise?