Currently reading Exile and the Kingdom by Albert Camus for the intellectually pretentious. It consists of several short stories. Also considering reading his play, Caligula since the film was...interesting.

Recently read:

The Heart of Darkness (based on Apocalypse Now) by Joseph Conrad - While different from the film, I actually liked it's focus on the perils of war and human behavior. Power dissolving man. Pretty dope! I still prefer the film over the novel though. The Kurtz in the book pales in comparison to Brando's portrayal imo.

Also The Giver is fantastic. That was my favorite book to read in Elementary School.