Okay, okay, I've read heard Pynchon referred to so many times on this list that I've resolved to try and read some of his work. I took a look at Mason & Dixon at the local Barnes and Nobles and thought it looked a little too daunting for an introduction. Does anyone have any recommendations as to what I should read first? ObSalinger: I think that out of all of Salinger's female characters, I'm most drawn to Charlotte. Even though we don't know much about her, I like the idea that she was probably Seymour's first love. Buddy tells us that Muriel had a striking resemblance to her. Also, it's sweet that she never held it against Seymour that he threw a rock at her just because she looked so perfect standing there. Peggy