I've been inspired recently to read some novels that are older than I am. I re-read The Wizard of Oz some months ago (which I totally recommend!) and started Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. I haven't finished Alice, yet, but I'll get back to her.
Some friends and I have been doing a book club this summer and decided to crack open a classic: Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie. Agatha really was the queen of suspense. Even today, nearly 80 years after it was originally written, it stands up as a really enjoyable read. I would recommend it! In fact, I may have to pick up a few more of her books...I've heard she's written or two. ;)
I've also decided that it was time that I actually read some of the Jane Austen I've had in my bookshelf for years upon years. I've started with Sense and Sensibility, which is my favorite of the recent novel to movie adaptations that have been made in the last 15 or so years.
I'll let you know what I think when I finish it up.