Ryan Giffin, resident educator, Olathe

“I am reading ‘The Count of Monte Cristo,’ by Alexandre Dumas. It’s about one man’s quest for redemption, of at least his perceived redemption.”

Leah Tucker, Fashion Institute of Technology freshman, Lawrence

“‘Nonviolent Communication.’ It’s about communication techniques in emotionally volatile situations.”

Forest Lum, Kansas University senior, Lawrence

“Right now I’m reading ‘The Wee Free Men,’ by Terry Pratchett. It doesn’t have as many puns as some of his books, but it’s still pretty punny.”

Candace Bailey, KU sophomore, Lawrence

“I just finished a book about traveling in China called ‘Riding the Iron Rooster,’ by Paul Theroux. I’m taking a trip to China in the spring, and the author takes a trip there as well to visit other cultures, eat the food and try and blend in.”