I read mostly classic literature and mysteries. The Red Badge of Courage is my all-time favorite novel. It features the story of a young Union Army Private who went from a cowardly recruit to a Medal of Honor winner at the battle of Gettysburg, during the American Civil War. The movie was alright, but only because it starred Audie Murphy, the most decorated veteran of World War 2. Aside from other classic novels such as Glory, I usually write my own mysteries that involve super natural criminals.