Self-help sells well during tough times

In tough economic times, self-help books do well in the publishing world. Publisher's Weekly is running an article in this week's issue with that news.

Makes sense to me.

When you feel like your life is going to explode, isn't it healthier to try to figure out how to stop it first?

If you can use a pick-me-up, maybe we can help here at BIKE WITH JACKIE. Here's a list of books I've often referred to during my tough times. If you have any referrals of your own that you'd share with the rest of us, or if you have a book that you regularly rely on, would you let us know? Post your comments below.

In the next month or two, I'll begin posting book reviews from the books I've collected--and continue to collect--over the years. It's quite a library.

But, please, let us hear what works for you. In down times, we all can use some good advice.

All my best,
Jackie