I have so many!
However, one that I always go to for feel good laughs is My
Family and Other Animals.
It's an autobiographical novel of the unusually eclectic upbringing of Gerard Durell, who is in himself an interesting person as an adventurer/nature loving/philanthropist. When you read the book, you can see how he turned out the way he did.
This book has inspired me to write my own autobiographical stories of my upbringing. I call them my gossipy memoirs because well, some of my stories are my experiences, but what isn't is just gossip I've heard over the years. Good gossip though!
Anyhow, I recommend this book to anyone that needs a pick me up, loves animals and still has a sense of childhood adventure.