Janice,
You may be interested to know there's a similar thread going on right now on reddit:
http://www.reddit.com/r/literature/c...have_read_and/
Most of these particular redditors aren't writers, they're book lovers. Their choices are surprisingly diverse. And before the haughty high-brows hereabout scoff at their selections, it might be best to remember: these are our readers. It's worth a look.
Thanks,
Bill