Michael Gray, West Junior High School student, Lawrence

“It’s called ‘In Cold Blood.’ It’s about a murder case in western Kansas.”

Chelsea Bell, home-schooled student, Lawrence

“‘Disclosure’ by Michael Crichton. It’s real; I can see some of that stuff happening in the work world. I like Michael Crichton in general. I just like his style.”

Cynthia O’Kelly, Lawrence High School student, Lawrence

“For my literature class I’m reading ‘By Reason Of.’ It’s about a guy who is a murderer and keeps this woman hostage.”

Catherine Teel, Kansas University senior, Alexandria, Va.

“I’ve been reading ‘Hamlet’ for Shakespeare (class). I never get to read for fun anymore.”

Coleen Creed, South Junior High School teacher, Lawrence

“For my personal reading, I get historical romances. I’m a school teacher, so right now I’m looking up things on child care for class.”