I just recently read "running with scissors". I don't think everyone will like it. I found it very funny but in a weird/crazy way.

If you like "Pride and Prejudice", I would guarantee that you will LOVE Elizabeth Gaskell's North and South. You can google full text online. Even if you don't have time to read it, get the BBC mini-serial

http://www.blockbuster.com/catalog/movieDetails/271232

I have watched it so many times.