Specifically, authors that often have tidbits of random information in their books, be it through character dialogue or straightforward statements. Authors like Michael Crichton or Palahniuk, who present facts that often interesting and motivate me to read more of their work. But I'd real just about Palahniuk and Crichton have to offer, and I'd like to find more.

Can you help a brotha out?

Issac Asimov, he is a sci-fi writer but also dose non-fiction. His books are rich with little facts.