Bill Edmonds, receiving manager for American Eagle, Lawrence

“‘The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,’ because of the movie.”

Shane McDermott, loan officer, Lawrence

“There are about 10 books I’m reading at the same time. They’re all investment books.”

Olivia Johnson, fifth-grader at Schwegler School, Lawrence

“‘Superfudge.'”

Bill Green, Kansas University Endowment Association employee, Lawrence

“The last book I finished reading was called ‘Yellow Admiral’ by Patrick O’Brian.”

Michelle Ray, floral designer, Lawrence

“The Jack the Ripper book by Patricia Cornwell.”