Elizabeth Huggins, Spring Hill High School student, Olathe

“‘Tipping the Velvet’ by Sarah Waters. It’s incredibly well-written. It’s incredibly descriptive. It’s just a good read.”

Nathan Milkie, customer service representative, Lawrence

“‘Tao of Pooh.’ It’s Zen Buddhism explained through Winnie the Pooh. It explains it simply so anyone can understand it.”

Mike Kopf, Borders employee, Lawrence

“‘Three Strides Before the Wire’ by Elizabeth Mitchell. I’m a big horse-racing fan, and it’s about the 1999 Triple Crown.”

Wes Ryan, engineer, Lawrence

“‘A Beautiful Mind’ by Sylvia Nasar. I heard it was good.”

Heather Griffith, Lawrence

“‘Sense and Sensibility’ by Jane Austen. I’ve never read it, and I haven’t seen the movie. It uses very flowery language.”