1984 was assigned to me in high school, which was enough reason for me at the time to NOT read it. I've been meaning to pick it up for a long time now, and just haven't got around to it yet.

I also recently read slaughter house 5 and really enjoyed it.

Mostly I've been reading Chuck Palahnuik lately. I love his warped writings.

In the past I've enjoyed stephen king, anne rice (before the whole born again stuff happened).

And of course the whole hitchhikers guide series was great.