As long as we're still measuring our literary penises, I'm working on some Nietzsche novels, the Book of Five Rings and On Killing. Away from contemporary literature, I just got the complete Conan collection by Robert E Howard.

Still working on HP Lovecraft's complete works, and I have Homer's Iliad and Odyssey up to bat after.

Why do I do this to myself.

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I've got an 12 inch battering ram engorged with a bunch of travelogues and memoirs, Dostoyevsky, Gogol and Goncharov, though I've been mostly reading local stuff from the early Republican era lately.

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Iliad is a great read, still gotta finish it. Never read the Odyssey.

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We should all just start wearing deep-Vs, skin-tight jeans, oxfords or chukka boots, scarves and thick-rimmed non-prescription glasses at this rate.

Now, I will add one more tidbit, I do have a soft spot for Franz Kafka, I've read several of his works, but it's been hard for me to find anyone that likes Kafka. Any takers there?

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I've not read any Kafka, actually. Should I start?

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If you like literature that makes your head spin, stories that don't make any sense, or enjoy any type of fantastical surrealism, then yes by all means (: My favorite stories are, The Metamorphosis, A Hunger Artist, Josephine the Singer, and The Judgement (although it can be called The Verdict); there is also a story about a doctor that I can't recall the name of, but I would look for a book titled The Metamorphosis and Other Stories, as that's where I read the majority of these. Kafka died in 1924 from TB.

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Hmm, I normally like stories that have logical consistency within their own world, but ya gotta move out of your comfort zone some time, right? I'll go see if I can find "Metamorphosis and Other Stories" at B&N or my local library soon. I need more books anyway, I've already read most of my current selection.

Kafka's stories are relatively short, so it's not like you're reading an entire novel of madness, but it can feel that way at times! I would suggest checking the Classic section at B&N, I found that book I mentioned at Hastings for $3.99, unless you have a Half Priced Books in your area, not sure if you have either, but discount book stores are my favorite places to look for books (:

We should all just start wearing deep-Vs, skin-tight jeans, oxfords or chukka boots, scarves and thick-rimmed non-prescription glasses at this rate.

Paying for books in our lord's year 2016? I seriously hope you guys don't do this. Well, if you can't find an e-book then it's another story.

@Peik Actually, it's unhealthy to read from a screen. Paper and ink is far safer and less tiring.

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Why wouldn't you pay for a book? It's obviously very easy to get your hands on free digital copies using less-than-legal means but that deprives the author (or his estate) of (in my opinion) rightful compensation.

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Research shows Kindle Paperwhite actually reduces eyestrain when compared to traditional books in low light environment.

The first thing to come to mind after reading this was... why would you read a book in a low light environment? But... yes, trying to read a sheet of paper in the dark is harder than reading a glowing screen in the dark. Some of these studies and manufacturer claims just make my brain hurt.

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Some people like to read before sleeping. Keeping the bedroom light dim calms their body down.

A valid point, especially since the light oscillation involved in an illuminated display acts as a hypnotic stimulant. They do not help with the sleepiness.