What do you recommend?

Hello all,

After an extremely long hiatus from posting, here is a short and sweet new post.

What are YOU reading that is a classic?
What do you consider classics that do not currently have 'Classic' printed somewhere on them? (Such as Signet Classic, Bantam Classic, Perennial Classics, etc).

I have been reading Jim Butcher's series "The Dresden Files" (currently on book 3, Grave Peril).
I do not consider this to be a classic. It is entertaining though!

So let's hear it... what do you consider to be classic AND have you read it this year? Are you reading it right now? How many times have you read it?

Entire Barnes & Noble Classic set still available

Those that had seen my post last year about Barnes & Noble offering the entire paperback edition of their classics for sale will notice that the link I provided is no longer available for purchase (the 2008 edition).

For whatever reason they have changed the link, and dropped 1 book (2008 says 200 titles, this link says 199 titles). I find it funny that you can add the library to your 'bag' in order to purchase on the site. :)

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/barnes-noble-classics-library-set-barnes-noble/1019066027?ean=9781400500420&itm=1&usri=barnes%2bnoble%2bclassics%2blibrary

If I had the money I'd be doing this! However I probably have a good 1/3 to 1/2 purchased in this format anyway!

What do you all think of getting a set of classics this way? Is it overkill? I personally think it is a wonderful way to get the classics if you know someone (like me) who truly enjoys classics.

What classic are you reading now?

Please tell me those of you on the internet that you are reading a classic right now! If so, please leave a comment and tell me the following:

a) Title and Author

b) how far along you are?

c) how long have you been reading it?

d) if you have read it before or if this is your first time

e) would you recommend it?

f) do you consider it a classic?

I haven't read a classic in quite awhile, but I am looking to here in the distant future. I have a lot of books that aren't classic yet but I want to read that are ahead of my next classic. Namely I have the "A Song of Ice and Fire" series by George R. R. Martin (that was recently made into an HBO show) that I recently purchased. I also have "Snow Crash" by Neal Stephenson that my new friend Steve lent me. If you have read any of those books I would appreciate a comment here as well!