Nick Givechi, screenwriter and actor, Lawrence

“‘Fight Club,’ by Chuck Palahniuk.”

Jeff Furst, jazz guitarist, Oskaloosa

“‘The Silmarillion,’ by J.R.R. Tolkien.”

Alex Wickersham, unemployed, Lawrence

“I’m reading ‘The Two Towers.’ I finished ‘Fellowship of the Ring’ last night, and I started this one today.”

Steve Meeker, Kansas University freshman, Overland Park

“It’s called ‘I, Jedi,’ by Michael Stackpole.”

Joe Shelton, dishwasher at Paradise Cafe, Lawrence

“I’m reading a series of books by Jack Higgins. They’re action-adventure books that deal with troubles in Ireland and the British government.”