MARTIN AMIS - Money and The Information
"Money is a grimy look at a guy immersed in the smut industry, while The Information is the tale of an unsuccessful writer who wants to ruin the life of a less talented, yet more successful writer friend.

STEPHEN POTTER - Gamesmanship, Lifesmanship, and One-Upsmanship
These three books were released back in the '60's, so they're a bit difficult to track down unless you frequent used book stores. These hilarious works deal with how to be one up on other people.

UMBERTO ECO - Foucault's Pendulum
An intricate novel with an intricate premise, but when you make it past some of the tougher passages, it will definitely engage and entertain you.

STEVE ALBINI - Big Black's liner notes

NICK HORNBY - High Fidelity
This book follows delves into the relationships of an ex-DJ who runs a record store. It's packed with hipster references, such as multiple allusions to Reservoir Dogs, so check it out.

VAMPIRE RODENTS - Their lyrics
Vahnke has a knack for cultivating inventive imagery, even if the meanings are sometimes questionable. Check out Vampire Rodents homepage for more information.