“'The 39 Steps,' by John Buchan. He writes sort of cloak-and-dagger stories set in important political periods of British history.”

— Steve Kellogg, teacher, Lawrence

“'Into the Wild,' by Jon Krakauer. It's about a young man who's upset with society and decides to live in the Alaskan wilderness.”

— Thai Le, Kansas University graduate student, Lawrence

“'The Girls,' by Lori Lansens. It's a fictional story about conjoined twins.”

— Rachel Rademacher, office manager, Tecumseh

“'Watership Down,' by Richard Adams. I never had a chance to read it in school, but I've seen the cartoon. I thought it was time I checked it out.”

— Kristin Soper, video clerk, Lawrence