I go through long swinging phases in and out of my comfort zone, if I didn't I would probably lose interest altogether.

For example I went through a phase of "harrowing" books, like Primo Levi's books, books about Stalingrad and drug addiction. Then I needed a break and went back to comfortable, fun sci-fi authors I knew.

At the moment I'm doing a historical fiction binge. The current book I'm reading is very easy reading, almost a bit too pulpy. When it's done I'm considering tackling the Koran.

We'll see! :)