The books I recommend:
Colour of Magic, a Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
The Light Fantastic, a Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
Equal Rites, a Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
Mort, a Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
Sourcery, a Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
Wyrd Sisters, a Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
Pyramids, a Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
Guards! Guards!, a Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
Eric, a Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
Moving Pictures, a Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
Reaper Man, a Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
Witches Abroad, a Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
Small Gods, a Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
Lords and Ladies, a Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
Men At Arms, a Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
Soul Music, a Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
Interesting Times, a Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
Maskerade, a Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
Feet of Clay, a Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
Hogfather, a Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
Jingo, a Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
The Last Continent, a Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
Carpe Jugulum, a Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
The Fifth Elephant, a Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
The Truth, a Discworld Novel by Terry Pratchett
Try them in that order. I have 21 of the 25, and have read 13 of them. (wow, I've still got 12 more! Oh, well, at least I'm past half way. Just)
If you live in America, you may not be able to get the last 3 or 4.
Also Stephen King's The Shining.
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