start at the beginning... after that, good luck stopping!

For some of you who may be afraid to try King's work because of its broad appeal and horror-type themes (you know who you are) I would recomend the Dark Tower Series. Its combination of Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Western elements is unique, fun to read and accessible.

Understanding Power is a good place to start if you are interested in reading Chomsky, it provides a good range of his views in a conversational format that cuts through what can sometimes be a very scholarly writing style.