book talk: what to read next?

So, I'm at that crucial moment in a person's life: choosing a book to read next. Last night, I was having a conversation with my dad about this crucial choice. He recommended this book:

It is, apparently, the recounting of a whaling ship that gets rammed by a vengeful, and ahem, white whale. Turns out, there was a true story inspiring that most famous of whaling novels. Fascinating!

I've also had a copy of this book floating around the house for awhile. Might be time to sit down a give it a good read, especially since it's short and sweet--a little instant gratification never hurts!

What do you think? Any next book recommendations for me?