American Gods by Neil Gaiman
This is one of my favorite books. It should come as no surprise that I am totally obsessed with folklore, especially that of America. This fantastically written novel blends together gods and fables of the Old World with the new gods we have put in place, like television and technology, in a harrowing tale of adventure and the fate of not just humanity, but the very gods that govern it. This book is truly a masterpiece, and like many beloved books, I treat it like comfort food for the soul in cold weather or illness. Experiencing a mixture of both, I'm rereading this book, and so glad I am.
If reading is not your thing, Starz has one season of a show based off of this book, with another season due in April.
The Weekly Alibi
Of course, this is always on my reading list. The Alibi is Albuquerque's alt-paper. And while over the years, it admittedly has dropped in quality (and quantity; the pages have been rather scant lately) with its blatant political plugs and far too much advertising, I can't help myself. The colorful, artistic covers are irresistible to me. The Alibi gives a weekly calendar of all the art/music/ect. events happening in my city, and as much crap as they might give Albuquerque, you can tell the Alibi loves this strange city as much as I do.