arsenalwa,
Ellison is awesome, despite being a little insane. I learned of him back in 9th grade, thanks my crazy close friend inspiring to be writer told me about him. Did you read anything else of his?
Currently, I got myself a Ebook Reader, and about to start Ayn Rand tomorrow, or the following day. I haven't decided as of yet. I've been waiting to read her stuff now for awhile, but never got to it (Or carry a book around).
The Restaurant at the End of the Universe by Douglas Adams.