If you step into a bookstore， you might notice a section labelled “self-help”. You might also notice that the section is getting bigger. Thats because more people are turning to self-help books for advice. the Guardian reported that sales of these books in the UK rose by 20 percent.

Self-help books try to guide readers through various life problems. Popular themes include getting along with co-workers， time management and finding happiness.

“People come into the shop and theyre really fed up about things. Theyre looking for reassurances and peace of mind，” Sweetman told the Guardian.

Self-help books used to be something people laughed at. Many people didnt take Chicken Soup stories or success theory books too seriously. But now theyre more respected. “Theyre as good to read as any novel，” Sweetman said.

Whatever the reason for the increased interest in self-help books， its nice to know that help is at hand if we need it.

如果走進(jìn)書店，你或許會(huì)注意到里面有一個(gè)“自助類書籍”區(qū)。你或許還會(huì)發(fā)現(xiàn)，這類書所占的區(qū)域正日益擴(kuò)大。這是因?yàn)樵絹?lái)越多的人想在自助類書籍中找到建議。據(jù)《衛(wèi)報(bào)》報(bào)道，這類書籍在英國(guó)的銷量上漲了20%。

自助類書籍試圖引導(dǎo)人們走出各種各樣的生活困境。書籍的熱門主題包括如何與同事相處，時(shí)間管理以及尋找幸福。

“人們走進(jìn)書店，對(duì)一切都感到相當(dāng)厭倦。他們想要尋求內(nèi)心的安慰與平和。”斯威特曼在接受《衛(wèi)報(bào)》采訪時(shí)如此表示。

自助類書籍曾遭到群嘲。許多人并不把雞湯故事或者成功理論書籍當(dāng)回事。但如今這些書籍卻倍受追捧?！八鼈兊拈喿x體驗(yàn)和小說(shuō)一樣好?！彼雇芈硎尽?/p>

不論自助類書籍閱讀狂潮背后的原因是什么，在需要時(shí)有本書在手邊提供幫助也挺不錯(cuò)的。

Word Study

label /'le?bl/ v. 用標(biāo)簽標(biāo)明;把……稱為

n. 標(biāo)簽;簽條

It does not matter whether these duties are labelled “duties” or “tasks”.

The washing instructions are on the label.

reassurance /'ri??'???r?ns/ n. 能消除疑慮的說(shuō)話（或行動(dòng)）;保證

We have been given reassurances that the water is safe to drink.