I don't know if I can choose one, but the person that keeps popping up over the last 20 years or so is Alan Watts. In my attempts to read philosophical stuff, his way of writing brings it to life and makes for a pleasant, uplifting read. As for fiction, not sure, but as many times as I've read "The Celestine Prophecy" in the last ten years, I would have to say James Redfield is up there.
are they detachable? because if so I'd just stand them in the corner. If not, I think I'd have to get a bigger bed. I'm sure my wife would be annoyed at a massive set of arms encroaching on her space. Probably lay them in front of me in a downward direction... (better late than never...)