Okay let me think about this for a second, I should be able to come up with at least a couple. Well like Delidog said the James Herriot books are fantastic...you'll laugh, you'll cry.. I would also have to recommend a book called "Bark if you love me" I can't remember who it's by however I do remember it starts with a B... then there is a new book out about famous dogs through history I believe it's called "Paws through history" if you're looking for fictional books the Susan Conant series is excellent and I also hear the same is true for the Cat who series and the Rita Mae Brown books.