Lisa Floor, Free State High School student, Lawrence

“I am reading ‘The Scalpel and the Butterfly.’ It’s about animal rights versus medical advancement.”

Meridith Rosenbaum, Baker University student, Baldwin

“I’m reading a book about a girl in the 1860s. Her family is getting ready to move. It’s basically her diary.”

Paula Fulbright, home-schooled student, Lawrence

“I was just reading ‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.’ It’s pretty good.”

Russ Arfmann, architect, Lawrence

“I read mostly science fiction. It’s something I enjoy.”