Librarian's Reading List for Tough Times

Colleen Byrne, acting director at the New Providence Memorial Library in New Jersey, offered the following suggestions for those looking for books to help in tight economic times:

Surviving a Layoff: A Week-by-Week Guide to Getting Your Life Back Together, by Lita Epstein, MBA.

Job Search Secrets Unlocked! Your Key to Finding and Winning Your Dream Job Like a Pro, by Joseph Turner.

Living Smart: Five Essential Skills to Change Your Health Habits Forever, by Joshua C. Klapow, Ph.D., and Sheri D. Pruitt, Ph.D.

The Winner's Manual for the Game of Life, by Jim Tressel, the Ohio State Buckeyes coach.

The Stress Answer: Train Your Brain to Conquer Depression and Anxiety in 45 Days, by Dr. Frank Lawlis.

The Ultimate Cheapskate's Road Map to True Riches: A Practical (and Fun) Guide to Enjoying Life More by Spending Less, by Jeff Yeager.

The Little Book That Saves Your Assets: What the Rich Do to Stay Wealthy in Up and Down Markets, by David M. Darst.

Sell Your Home in Any Market: 50 Surprisingly Simple Strategies for Getting Top Dollar Fast, by Jim Remley.

Mrs. Byrne said, "Check your library for books to help with job searching and money matters. Your local library may have other useful books."