I know everyone else has probably already read this, being card-carrying geeks and all, but I am only now discovering The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (by Alan Moore). I’d like to recommend it as a GWC Book Club pick. I was worried I wouldn’t have enough historical or literary knowledge to enjoy it, but so far, so good – I think it relies on a “cultural literacy”/“general knowledge” sort of passing acquaintance with its characters, and it certainly seems to be developing an involving and entertaining story in its own right.
Haven’t seen the film version – I’ve heard it’s one to miss.