What book are you currently reading?

New to this text board, and I'm sure this thread isn't an original concept, however, what books are you guys reading at the moment?

For me, it's In The Miso Soup by Ryu Murakami. Got it on a whim, but it has turned out to be a truly chilling (albeit slightly weaboo) book. Long story short, guy is giving tour to foreigner around sex district in Japan, he suspects latest customer to be the culprit of a rash of recent murders.

>>64
What I meant were books perceived as having literary value while also appealing to me personally. Most of them simply aren't escapist enough, at least those I have seen so far. I should have been clearer.

While I no doubt could enjoy at least some of that list, I'd honestly most of the time be too lazy to slog through all of it to find those gems that attract me and satisfy critics both. Genre conventions make that a lot easier.

I also see no reason whatsoever to force myself through a book that's deemed great for the sake of having read it if something "crappy" holds more enjoyment. So, there, make of that what you will.

Anyway, thanks for the list, I might have a look sometime.

>>65
You're right.