“'Chapterhouse Dune,' by Frank Herbert. It takes place about 10,000 years after the original. It's the sixth book in the series, and I think you would definitely have to start at the beginning to appreciate it.”

— Bel McCoy, Kansas University senior, Lawrence

“'The Burn Journals,' by Brent Runyon. It's about a kid who tries to commit suicide by setting himself on fire, and the book is mainly about his recovery and how he deals with it.”

— Elizabeth Love, Free State High School junior, Lawrence

“'Winter Study,' by Nevada Barr. It's the 14th book in a mystery series. They are all about a woman who is a park ranger and take place in national parks.”

— Joan Hughes, librarian, Tonganoxie

“I just finished 'Animal, Vegetable, Miracle,' by Barbara Kingsolver. It's about buying locally and growing your own food to cut down on the fuel consumption associated with food transportation.”

— Holly Krebs, rolfer, Lawrence

“'The Hot House,' by Pete Earley. It's a true story about high-powered criminals in protective custody at Leavenworth prison.”

— Chuck Corbett, entertainer, Lawrence