I'm heading out of town this weekend for the national high school quiz-bowl championships in beautiful downtown-ish Houston. If it's anything like The Sports Guy suggests, I'm sure a good time will be had by some.

I have about 3 months left before I start classes, so I'm looking to read some diverse stuff before then. Any suggestions? I'm more likely to take them if they're under 300 pages. I'm also more likely to read something neatly divided--stories, essays, or short chapters. Beyond that, I'm open to whatever.