odd interest?

Today, I spent about... oh, three hours at Barnes & Noble. I'm a bibliophile (book lover). My dream is to work at a bookstore during my college years, ideally a independently owned shop with a coffee bar and open-mic nights. I find it depressing how far my generation has separated itself from literature. I can understand my peers' reluctance to read for school, a.k.a. assigned reading, but books themselves should not be hated. They are marvelous works of art that allow us to experience lives that we shall never live (I've taken this from a magnificent essay written by John Ciardi, titled "Another School Year-- What for?" Due to copyright laws, I can't find it on the web. But, if you ever do get a chance, do read it). However, my aim is not to chastise the general public for their lack of interest in literature. Well, at least not today. While perusing through the bargain section (a lack of job leads to a lack of money. Go figure), i happened upon a book on the psychoanalysis of the criminal mind. It was fascinating. My skimming led to in-depth reading, thus my three hours spent at the store. One of my favorite books is "In Cold Blood" simply because it give you a glimpse into the criminal mind. What drives these men (or women, or children) to kill, to derive pleasure and enjoyment from the suffering of others? I believe by examining the evils of humanity, you can see the essence of man more clearly. Everyone is driven by unknown forces; what does it take to push someone over the proverbial edge? Is man born evil, or does society corrupt man? How do childhood events affect our subconscious? There are so many questions, and I'm afraid not enough answers. Oh, how I would love to talk to a Hannibal Lecter-type character! This seems like a dark interest of mine, but I know I share it with multiple people, so it can't be as disturbed as, say my mother, implies. I think in the next few days I'll take a trip to the library to check out some books on the topic. If I find any good ones, I'll make sure to recommend them on here.