george orwell - 1984
george orwell - burmese days
bertrand russell - why i'm not a christian

i read the 2 orwell books online. 1984 speaks for it's self. if you wanna understand power, i suggest you read it. burmese days takes place in india under british rule. it's really interesting on a number of levels, but if you're a lonely guy, you'll really connect with john flory, the main character. why i'm not a christian is a must read for atheist and skeptics. you can read a sample of the book at bn.com.