Anyone read The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan? Clever and beautifully long.

Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray? Romantic and intriguing.

The Host by Stephanie Meyer? Even better that Twilight.

From the top of my head, these are some really good books that I've read and that inspire me to draw. I recommend them strongly.

Among anime and manga:

High School Debut? Romantic and addicting.

Naruto? Original and VERY popular... for a good reason

Ouran High School Host Club? very cute and charming

Shugo Chara? priceless with an awesome plot that just draws you in

Any recommendations?