Matt Gertken, Kansas University junior, Hutchinson

“I’m reading ‘King Lear’ and ‘From Shakespeare to Existentialism.’ The two are a great read together.”

Roger Clouser, teacher, Lawrence

“‘The Ghost Dance.’ It’s on the origin of religion.”

Fred Mersmann, chemical worker, Lawrence

“‘The Maine Woods,’ by Thoreau. It’s boring.”

Nathan Lindsey, Lawrence High School senior, Lawrence

“I’m reading the new Harry Potter book. It is pretty good.”

Dan Ohlemeier, LHS senior, Lawrence

“I am reading ‘The Door into Summer,’ by Robert Heinlein. It’s fantastic. It’s about a guy who manipulates time to make himself wealthy.”