“Right now I'm reading 'The Five People You Meet In Heaven,' by Mitch Albom. It's about a guy who gets to meet a few of the people he met while he was alive and learn how his life impacted theirs.”

— Becky Strathman, preschool teacher, Lawrence

“'Change We Can Believe In,' by Barack Obama. It basically talks about his policies, vision and what he would like to do if he becomes president.”

— Correy Harris, program manager, Lawrence

“I'm trying to keep up with my 11-year-old daughter in reading 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows,' by J. K. Rowling and Mary GrandPre.”

— Lauri Herrmann-Ginsberg, lecturer, Lawrence

“I'm reading 'Peace Is Every Step,' by Thich Nhat Hanh. It's about being at peace with yourself in all circumstances and teaches you how to practice mindful breathing.”

— Hope Freund, retired teacher, Lawrence