[StevieG]

I just read "The Devil In The White City" by Erik Larson and found it a great read. Stylized account of true events around the Chicago World's fair, with extensive citations.

I also recently read "Quicksilver" by Neal Stephenson. Dense, but enjoyable if you can wade through all the politics and name droppig of the first portion.

If you have not read the Harry Potter stories, now is a fine time, with book 6 due out in July. They make for fast reading, even the later, larger volumes.

I'll second the "Blink" nomination, too.