Not sure how much I'm supposed to write about these, but here goes.
Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott - A book on writing. But it's also a fantastic book on the ups and downs of life. I met the author, and this is the only signed book I own. I find it inspiring every time I read it.
Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden - Just a fiction novel about the life of a Geisha, set in 1930s and 40s. It's just a wonderful story that is a luxurious read.
Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff - a fun interpretation of Taoism using Winnie the Pooh as an analogy. Very peaceful book, and filled with a whole new philosophy of how to see life.