I'm currently reading The Prose Edda by Snorri Sturluson. From my understanding, it's the source of most of the things we know about Norse mythology. I can see how much it has influenced so many other books, games, movies, art, etc.

I'm also reading (very very slowly) Anathem by Neal Stephenson. The thing about this that captivates me is the how the author is able to transport me into the story. I feel like I'm right there with the characters; I usually don't feel like that with many books I read so it's great for me.

I've recently started reading Beneath The Wheel by Hermann Hesse. I've read some of this other books and short stories like Demian and Strange News From Another Star. His writing is easy to understand and really moves me. He seems to write a lot about spirituality and embracing both the good and evil in things, and finding beauty in it (that's how I interpret it anyway).