I mostly read fantasy and sci-fi these days. My logic is that if I can read a novel, or a drama, or whatever, why not also add interesting setting on top of it? I actually just published a post on some sci-fi books, heh.

The other thing I read are classics. I mean, I've read The Three Musketeers, Les Miserables, The Count of Monte Christo and others in elementary school. I also like stuff in the David Eggers or James Frey style... I just like reading, ok? :P

Also, pish-posh, the act of reading by itself makes you smarter and works your mind out. What you read is much less important than actually reading. I also get enough serious reading as a philosophy grad student, y'know?