Greg Wellnitz, Kansas University freshman, Lawrence

“I’m reading the first part of ‘The Divine Comedy,’ Dante’s ‘Inferno.’ If I’m in a situation where I need to know something about it, I will.”

Ryan Bolton, bartender, Lawrence

“I just finished ‘Condemnation.’ I liked the in-depth plots.”

Amber Beesley, hostess, Lawrence

“I’m reading ‘The Fairy Godmother,’ by Mercedes Lackey. I like to read a lot of fantasy, but it is kind of a comedy, too.”

Maria Hixson, Kansas University senior, Lawrence

“‘The Idiot Girls’ Action-Adventure Club,’ by Laurie Notaro. If I wasn’t worried about my make-up, I would be crying right now. It is so funny.”

Delores Tolar, retired teacher, Lawrence

“‘Bush on the Couch.’ It is a remote psycho-analysis of George W. Bush going back to his childhood. It is a really important book.”