Amanda Hanf, Kansas University junior, Lawrence

“‘Kiss My Tiara,’ by Susan Jane Gilman. I’ve read another book of hers that I really liked.”

Gina Patchell, sales representative, Berkley, Mich.

“It’s called ‘The Secret Life of Bees,’ by Sue Kidd. It takes place in the 1940s. It’s about a mother and daughter’s relationship and crossing racial barriers.”

Jesse Gehrig, cook, Lawrence

“‘The Best of H.P. Lovecraft: Bloodcurdling Tales of Horror and the Macabre.’ It’s a collection of his stories, some of which are supposedly true.”

Jared Gent, Wichita State University sophomore, Lawrence

“Actually I’m reading the second Harry Potter book right now, ‘The Chamber of Secrets,’ by J.K. Rowling. I liked the first one, so hopefully this one will be good as well.”