Josh Percival, high school student, Scott City

“‘Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix’ by J.K. Rowling.”

Devin Baalman, high school student, Grinnell

“‘The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King,’ by J.R.R. Tolkien.”

Melinda Nichols, Bishop Seabury student, Lawrence

“‘Pledged: The Secret Life of Sororities,’ by Alexandra Robbins. I’m not planning on going into a sorority, but it’s interesting.”

Kelly Barth, freelance writer, Lawrence

“‘The Sea Around Us’ by Rachel Carson and ‘Beyond Belief: The Secret Gospel of Thomas’ by Elaine Pagels.”

Cindy Huckvale, volunteer and homemaker, Winfield

“‘The All- True Travels and Adventures of Lidie Newton’ by Jane Smiley. It’s about a pioneer family traveling to Lawrence right when it was founded.”