Nancy Harmony, retired, Lawrence

“‘The Constant Gardener,’ by John le Carre. It’s a spy story that takes place in Botswana, Africa.”

Joe O’Brien Kansas University faculty member, Lawrence

“‘The Battle of Corrin,’ by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. It’s almost like a prequel to the Dune series written by his father, Frank Herbert.”

Greg Kauffman, Kansas University junior, Lawrence

“‘Notes from Underground,’ by Fyodor Dostoevsky. It’s a philosophical narrative.”

Martha Neagle, U.S. Air Force reservist, Lawrence

“‘Mankiller: A Chief and Her People,’ by Wilma Mankiller and Michael Wallis. It’s an autobiography of the former chief of the Cherokee Nation.”

Sarah Wood, sales associate, Lawrence

“I’m in the middle of ‘The Da Vinci Code,’ by Dan Brown. I’m really enjoying it. My goal is to finish it before the movie comes out.”