Lisnaholic

^ That`s a great cover.
I read The Trial some time ago, but like a lot of Kafka, although it was intriguing, I found it rather slow going.

Right now I`m reading The White Nile by Alan Morehead. It`s a history of the exploration of Africa, which might sound a bit pompous, but if you want a very readable book that is a catalogue of strange people, strange places and strange events, you should check it out - from your local library if you are lucky enough to have one.