Some of my favourites: To Kill a Mockingbird (did it for 'O' level and have read it loads of times since) Bridget Jones' Diary and The Edge of Reason (seem to be able to relate to a lot of stuff Bridget does!) Diary of a Nobody - by G Grossmith / W. Grossmith - (very funny and recommended) Pride and Prejudice Tend to read a lot of crime stuff - Martina Cole, PJ Tracy etc. Raj is getting very worried and has hidden the kitchen knives...