One Hundred Years of Solitude is a fantastic book.

I find myself laughing out loud, and also filled with sadness in every chapter. Not to mention Marquez's imagination like that of a child that makes my mind come up with some crazy ideas.

Plus, it has inspired lots of good music! ("The Sad Waltzes of Pietro Crespi" Owen & maybe "Bag of Bones", and "Remedios the Beautiful" The Appleseed Cast)