Talk about literature, At my college, i signed up for a literature course called "Gangster Fiction" When the course was taught before, they read the Godfather novel (and the professor was a doctor in literature who wrote his thesis on the Jewish Mafia and has published several books (his latest is An Accidental Anarchist) as well as a poem based on a story i told him in class. Anyway, we didnt read The Godfather in that class, instead we read Legs and Devil in a Blue Dress and watched Pulp Fiction. Devil in a Blue Dress is a good book, more mystery than gangster, but good. I loved Wiseguy, and you would too if you liked goodfellas. If you like the gambling world, read Fools Die by Puzo. I havent read it yet, but i plan to this summer. Donnie Brasco is very good too. Underboss, Casino, and The Last Don were just ok. The Family is on clearance for 7.00 Hard Cover at Barnes and Noble, again i havent read that book yet, but i hear its fantastic.