The Forum in Southend are trying to help people through the demands of December and January by encouraging people to read mood-boosting books that will cheer you up.


We all, at one time or another, feel in need of a boost and The Forum has set up a display of‘Mood Boosting’ Books which includes titles that have been chosen by readers specifically for their uplifting and mood-boosting attributes.


These are feel-good books which offer insight, reassurance, humour and entertainment and the list of recommendations feature books from all genres including fiction, non-fiction, poetry, short-stories, children’s books, travel and cookery books - there is something for every taste.


The Forum, in Elmer Square, Southend, have a display of the recommendations on the First Floor, which are also available to reserve through the library catalogue and therefore accessible to all library members throughout the borough. Simply visit the Classic Catalogue.


If you would like to share your experience of a mood-boosting book you can join in the conversation on Facebook and Twitter using #moodboosting or find out how to join the UK’s largest reading group network.


Co-ordinated by The Reading Agency, the ‘Mood Boosting’ scheme began in 2010.


For more information visit the council website at www.southend.gov.uk