One of my all time favorites is Lonsome Dove by Larry McMurtry. It's a western which I don't typically like but I enjoyed it anyway.

I just finished Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson. He is a mountain climber that has been establishing schools in remote villages in Pakistan and Afghanistan. I learned a lot about the region and culture.

Next up is In Cold Blood, by Truman Capote. It has been gathering dust on the shelf for years. I'm trying to read all the books I have piled up and never gotten to.