Recently borrowed from the library:

Ending poverty in America : how to restore the American dream -- John Edwards

Recently placed on hold at the library

Easy money : how to simplify your finances and get what you want out of life -- Liz Pulliam Weston

Gotcha capitalism : how hidden fees rip you off every day, and what you can do about it -- Bob Sullivan

It's not about the money : unlock your money type to achieve spiritual and financial abundance -- Brent Kessel

The retirement savings time bomb-- and how to defuse it: a five-step action plan for protecting your IRAs, 401(k)s, and other retirement plans from near annihilation by the taxman -- Ed Slott

Simple prosperity : finding real wealth in a sustainable lifestyle -- David Wann

Your complete retirement planning road map : the leave-nothing-to-chance, worry-free, all-systems-go guide / book -- Ed Slott.

I think the last one must have been mentioned in an article or on a radio program because I placed a hold on it three days ago and already eight more people after me have requested the book.

As I was getting eye vitamins and Emergen-C, I found an astrology book that offered a calendar of best, cautionary and stinko times for business transactions. April 28 and 29 are the last really good days for money investing decisions until November 26. Good thing I'm signing my contracts now. I'm not sure I believe in this stuff, but it can't be any weirder than "buy what you know," "dogs of the dow," "buy at low price/sales" or "buy at a low P/E."

Richard Jenrette, formerly of Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette, used astrology. I could look at his 1997 book Jenrette: The Contrarian Manager, and see how he applies the alignment of the stars. A different kind of chart reading other than technical analysis, I am sure.

This coming week I must steel myself for announcing my departure from my contract. I'm not worried about saying goodbye, I'm queasy about setting an end date.