“'Mount Dragon,' by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child. It's about a scientist at a research facility who is trying to come up with a flu vaccine, but realizes that it and another drug they are about to release could potentially kill off everyone.”

— Julie Hunt, academic adviser, Manhattan, Kan.

“I just finished re-reading a book called 'Indian Givers,' by Jack Weatherford. It's a history book about contributions of Native Americans to government, the political process, agriculture and everything else.”

— Vern McFalls, media instructor, Topeka

“'Elantris,' by Brandon Sanderson. It's about a cursed prince who wakes up dead.”

— Lane Robins, novelist, Lawrence

“'Pain Free,' by Peter Egoscue and Roger Gittines. It's about dealing with pain through exercise.”

— Page Ginns, painter, Kinderhook, N.Y.

“'The Story of Edgar Sawtelle,' by David Wroblewski. It's the story of 'Hamlet' set in northern Wisconsin at a dog kennel. It's a fabulous story.”

— Gaby Holcomb, school librarian, Lawrence