For the last few years I love to read stories by Indian authors or stories that take place in India. I've read Midnight's Children, Death of Vishnu, City of Joy, and on and on. These are some good inspirational books that I've read, as well. Maybe you would like them.
Johnathan Livingston Seagull
http://www.amazon.com/Jonathan-Livingston-Seagull-Richard-Crenna/dp/B000RZIGRW
The Alchemist
http://www.amazon.com/Alchemist-Paulo-Coelho/dp/0061122416/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1204677538&sr=1-1
The Tao of Pooh
http://www.amazon.com/Tao-Pooh-Benjamin-Hoff/dp/B000S9EDPG/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1204677574&sr=1-1