David Beale, retired physician, Topeka

“I am reading ‘The Gnostic Gospels,’ by Elaine Pagels. It’s about the Nag Hammadi gospels.”

Bob Sampson, banquet captain, Lawrence

“Michael Crichton’s ‘State of Fear.’ It’s just one theory about global warming. It seems clear to me that the author doesn’t believe in it.”

Nora Bonnell, deli help, Maui, Hawaii

“‘Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim,’ by David Sedaris. It’s a collection of satirical essays that he wrote about his life. It’s very funny, and I would recommend it to anyone.”

Rachel Mehl, Kansas University junior, Lawrence

“I’m reading a book called ‘Borderlands,’ by Gloria Anzaldua. It’s kind of Chicano feminist poetry.”

Robert Lake, bartender, Lawrence

“I’m reading Phil Jackson’s ‘The Last Season.’ It’s about last year’s Lakers team and why they didn’t win the world championship.”