Weekend Reading

“Common Sense on Mutual Funds: New Imperatives for the Intelligent Investor;” by John C. Bogle; ($24.95; John Wiley & Sons). In 445 compelling pages, John Bogle, a founding father of the mutual fund industry, gives readers a sense of how they should invest a portfolio of mutual funds--and why they should be wary of the motives of mutual fund companies. Throughout the book, he adheres to his lifelong credo: “When all else fails, fall back on simplicity.” Though Bogle writes for both beginning and experienced investors, the book is particularly useful for beginners who are wondering, “Where do I start?”