Inspired by reading the recent Dan Brown novel (it was decent but his research is always good) and the god threads, I want people to suggest religious readings. I don't know how I feel about reading actual texts like the Bible, Torah, etc, etc but would rather read critiques and interpretations from modern authors such as The Case for God by Karen Armstrong.

I'm pretty set on being an atheist but I enjoy reading other people's viewpoints and think many religions have a lot of good. The problem is when their interpretations are used for sinister actions.

So far I'm planning on reading:

Non-fiction:
The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins (just started this)
Case for God by Karen Armstrong

Fiction:
Paradise Lost by John Milton
Bible (LOL JK)


I'm going to start researching and adding to this list but I thought I'd let you guys help me as well. I'd especially appreciate books on Eastern thought since this is a field I barely know or understand.