Ishmael, My Ishmael, The Story of B, all by Daniel Quinn (nothing to do with Moby Dick, despite the names). Also by same Beyond Civilization, The Holy. Absolutely anything by Douglas Adams or Bill Bryson. Authors; Augusten Burroughs, David Sedaris, Alan Cumming (yes, the actor). More seriously; Crichton, King, Ludlum, Clancy.