“'A New Earth,' by Eckhart Tolle. It's sort of a personal growth book about how to let go of the ego and change the world by being a better person.”

— Margot Menes, teacher, Overland Park

“'A Gun for Sale,' by Graham Greene. It's a spy novel from the mid 1930s.”

— Jim Akridge, account relationship representative, Phoenix

“I'm reading 'The Prayer of Jabez,' by Bruce Wilkinson. It's about the importance of asking God for great blessings in your life.”

— Julia Lee, Kansas University junior, Lawrence

“'The Appeal,' by John Grisham. It's about a chemical company trying to put a justice on the Mississippi Supreme Court so he will rule in their favor when he hears their appeal.”

— Cami Daley, school social worker, Olathe

“I'm close to finishing 'The Da Vinci Code,' by Dan Brown, and I have 'In Cold Blood,' by Truman Capote at home to read next.”

— Derek Davidson, KU senior, Lawrence