What are your five favorite books, and why?
The Sot-Weed Factor, by John Barth; both Night Watch & Interesting Times, from the Disc World series by Terry Pratchett; Doctor Rat, by William Kotzwinkle; & Hands of Light, by Barbara Ann Brennan. The Sot-Weed Factor tops the list for its complex interweaving of storyline, & for its swarthiness. Pratchett's a storyteller par excellence; almost every last thing he's written is exceptional, & his 'high concepts' reach heights unattained by most. Upon the other two I shall not comment; you are suggested to google them up for yourselves--they're definitely worthwhile.
What do you read for pleasure?
Mostly non-fiction & poetry.
Read more of this interview.