- Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson
The plot is incredibly involved, deep in math knowledge and World War 2 intrigue, and filled with a cast of incredibly complex yet very approachable characters.
https://www.amazon.com/Cryptonomicon-Neal-Stephenson/dp/0060512806
- Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory Doctorow
This is a book about Disney World, Haunted Mansion and the wuffie.
https://www.amazon.com/Down-Magic-Kingdom-Cory-Doctorow/dp/B000B85BDM