I just finished reading  The curious incident of the dog in the night-time, which I really enjoyed, although the thought of a poodle stabbed to death with a pitchfork made me sad. 

I gave this book to my father for Christmas a couple of years ago, but had not read it myself.  I thought the author did an amazing job of showing Christopher's challenges without coming off as patronizing. 

It was such a departure from my usual fair.  It felt great to read something totally different!