Scott McLaren, Kansas University junior, Lawrence

“The MCAT study guide.”

Zak Bucia, Lawrence Alternative High senior, Lawrence

“Martial arts and philosophy is pretty much what I stick to. Metaphysical stuff.”

Josh Adams, KU sophomore, Lawrence

“A lot of Kurt Vonnegut lately.”

Michael Adams, nurse, Lawrence

“A technical journal for music software.”

Brian Smith, Jimmy John’s employee, Detroit

“Currently it’s the Culinary Institute of America’s ‘Professional Chef.'”