Looking for something to broaden my imagination.

The His Dark Materials trilogy was really good. (Golden Compass is the first.) If you haven't read them, those are the ones about the girl who's traveling in search of a kidnapped friend. I loved it so much because of the religious aspect of it, and the world that was so creative.

There's this book called The Little Prince. I'm not sure if it's what you're looking for, considering it's more of a children's book, but it's the most original story I have ever read. It probably won't take you long to get through, but I absolutely loved it. It's "memorable," but not a "dark, exotic fantasy." I think you should give it a chance.

Okay, I have a ton of books that are good intellectual reads. Sherlock Holmes, The Beekeeper's Apprentice, and Ender's Game. I loved the last because of the whole view on humans... Life of Pi was also pretty good, but none of these here are what you sound like you want. I dunno.

You might wanna try Graceling too. I haven't actually read that one, but a few people have recommended it to me.

But hey, if you find anything else worth reading, could you let me know? Thanks:)

i strongly recommend the his dark materials trilogy too. also, the inkworld series by cornelia funke (the first one is inkheart) east by edith patteau, the knife of never letting go by patrick ness, and if your into fantasy i would say you should read eragon (its not my usual style but its a great book) hope i helped :)

The Chronicals of Narnia? There are seven books I think. :P

Here are two books I got lost into when I read them:

1. A Hundred Years of Solitude, Gabriel García Márquez (absolutely amazing)
2. The Perfume, Patrick Süskind