I have just discovered Bernard Cornwell's "Sharpe" series. The Authors site lists fabulous nonfiction books to supplement his stories and fill in the history behind the books. http://www.bernardcornwell.net/index2_print.cfm?page=1&seriesid=1I am an addict already and that they are also on dvd with Sean Bean, 3 whole sets of them was the icing on the cake.
Having not read for just pure pleasure in some time, I am quite happy with these.
Also reading Homeschooling High School, by Jeanne Dennis, The Narnian, by Alan Jacobs, and Having a Mary Spirit by Joanna Weaver