David Pierce, Washburn University professor, Topeka

“‘History of the Soviet Union and Gulag Archipelago.'”

Corbin Smith, English instructor, Missoula, Mont.

“I’m reading about writing. Strunk and White’s ‘The Elements of Style.’ It’s a classic, so they say.”

Allie Andrews, Kansas University sophomore, Overland Park

“Right now, I am buying a sketchbook for my ceramics class. I’m reading ‘My Utmost for His Highest’ by Oswald Chambers. It’s a daily affirmation book.”

Michelle Burhenn, KU sophomore, Topeka

“I’m reading ‘Personal History,’ which is an autobiography of Katharine Graham. I’ve been reading it for four months because it’s 600 pages long.”

Adam Loeffler, retail, Topeka

“It’s a Stephen King book. It’s a collection of short stories, but I can’t remember the name.”