Persepolis...

I really hadnt read that many graphic novels and Marjane Satrapi's 'Persepolis' did come as refreshing. I would recommend it since the genre itself stimulates. My previous experience was with the 'Griffin & Sabine' trilogy which I found out of this world, in terms of sheer creativity.

Satrapi's is more down to earth, political and contemporary.

While on literature, I really liked Jhumpa Lahiri's 2nd one 'The Namesake'. I think she is one writer to watch out for. 'The interpreter of maladies' was superb with shades of Raymond Carver, 'The Namesake' also delivers...