Julie Throne, self-employed, Lawrence

“‘If the Buddha Got Stuck,'” by Charlotte Kasl. I like the author and saw that she had another book out, so I picked it up.”

Bonnie Wells, homemaker, Lawrence

“I’m reading a book called ‘Cod.'” It’s about the fish, and the effect it has had on the entire world. It’s really very interesting.”

Leif Pierson, teacher, Lawrence

“‘Imperial Unity and Christian Divisions’ by John Meyendorff. It’s about the history of the church at the time of the Byzantine Empire.”

Lisa Morris, waitress, Lawrence

“‘4 Blondes’ by Candace Bushnell. It’s sort of a ‘Sex in the City’-type story about four girls living in Manhattan.”

Evrett Morris, retired, Lawrence

“‘Meet You in Hell’ by Les Standiford. It’s about the battle for power during the early days of the steel industry.”