Happy/uplifting books

[michelle303]

After seeing a thread about sad books that make you cry, I was wondering if anyone can recommend some happy/uplifting books that make you feel good/inspired?

Michelle :)

Bumping!

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
Any Jane Austen

Jilly cooper - I can't help but be cheered by her books even if some of the plots are questionable

Caitlin Moran's How To Build A Girl.

Pretty much anything by Terry Pratchett, especially Monstrous Regiment, Men At Arms, Witches Abroad and Lords And Ladies.

Another vote for Miss Pettigrew - lovely! Persephone Books have lots of wonderful books....
www.persephonebooks.co.uk/
If you look at the page about perfect presents there are recommendations for 'someone who needs cheering up' - have read them all and would recommend. 'Miss Buncle's Book' is a favourite.
www.persephonebooks.co.ukabout-us/the-perfect-present/
I just read 'The Improbability of Love' by Hannah Rothschild and thoroughly enjoyed it - reminded me a bit of Jilly Cooper.

Some great suggestions here - thanks! :D