Jane Segebrecht, Kansas University sophomore, Lawrence

“I’m reading ‘Kaffir Boy,’ by Mark Mathabane. It’s about a boy’s personal experience with apartheid in South Africa.”

Daniel Newton, case manager, Lawrence

“The Day After Superman Died,” by Ken Kesey. It’s kind of a short story he wrote after Neil Cassidy died.”

Maya Sloan, clown, Fayetteville, Ark.

“‘Kissing in Manhattan,’ by David Schickler. It’s a series of interrelated stories that all take place around this one apartment building in New York City with the same group of people.”

Simone Harison, server, Lawrence

“‘The Sun Also Rises’ by Ernest Hemingway. It’s about this man in his 30s and his experiences after World War I. He goes out to get drunk with his friends and goes dancing. He and his friends are all in love with the same girl.”

John Gawin, meat department employee, Lawrence

“‘Dude, Where’s My Country?,'” by Michael Moore. It’s basically about the effects of the ties between big corporations and President Bush and other members of his administration.”