I meditate often.
There is a Sticky with a List of Books at the top of the Newcomers forum. You might check it out. Eckhart Tolle's "A New Earth" teaches you how to go within to that quiet, peaceful and safe place, which is always there for you. Deepak Chopra's books also give lots of advice on meditating. Dr. Wayne Dyer also has lots of books which talk about meditation. John Kabat-Zinn is a specialist in mindful meditation.