The War of Don Emanuels Nether Parts
Senor Vivo and the Coca Lord
The Troublesome Offspring of Cardinal Guzman
A trilogy by Louis De Bernieres. The best books I have ever read, and I've read lots from the classics to trashy SAS novels. Make you want to cry in despair one chapter and cry for sheer joy the next. If you've read Captain Corelli don't be fooled. That was the bread and butter book to pay the bills, these are the real deal.
Alternatively, my favourite holday book ever was
Ivanhoe
Amazing story, and actually more enjoyable the second time round (I started it again as soon as I 'd finished it it was so good!)
DON'T read the Da Vinci Code. What a load of old twaddle. Uninspired, formulaic, over complicated, corny and a crappy ending are only some of the things I have to say about it!
"Be Right and Sit Tight" - Jesse Livermore, trading legend...