Book Smart column: 5 novels to check out before the end of summer

Even though summer is waning, there is still time to grab a good book, or two, to curl up with. Of course, there is still worry about the future, the economy, health and the precarious political climate. But reading for pleasure is known to alleviate anxiety as well as reduce symptoms of depression and grief. Books can help you fall asleep, lower stress through laughter or tears, and provide alternative insights into how others have coped with similar difficult life challenges.Psychologists, [...]