Some favorites:
Jack Kerouc
Douglas Coupland
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Ray Bradbury
Susan Douglas
J.D. Salinger
Also, if you're looking for a quick, fun read, I love the Harry Potter books (J.K. Rowling).
I just read
American Gods by Neil Gaiman. A lot of the guys I know love his stuff. I thought it was okay (wasn't really impressed), but then I loved the end. I hear
Neverwhere is better.
I also love Shel Silverstein's poetry and books!
