Well, I like western fiction and am an avid reader of Louis L'Amour.
But how about Tolstoy's "War and Peace". I loved that book.
Ardent, I have most everything that Louis L'Amour had written, also Rex Stout --I reread my books every 8-10 years, it is like meeting an old lost friend.
The used book store in my area has an interesting practice, I do not know how the owners make a living but they can afford to have paid their rent for some years now.
Unlike the library that Lends you a book for a time period and places you in the position of getting it back in time and in good condition, this dealer sells you a book for a small price, when you finish reading he will buy the book back or give you a store credit.
Like a library one can call him and have him on the look out for whatever you want.
Don't get me wrong here I love the Library, I have made requests for books that they have had sent from College Library's all over the country. My problem is with a book, I find it hard to return it for fear that I may wish to reread it for some reason on the spur of the moment.
Finally reading the Lost Symbol--- Good old Dan Brown---
Some people hoard silver, gold, cats and empty bottles. I hoard books.