“I'm currently reading 'Robert Kennedy and His Times,' by Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. ... I think it provides an interesting perspective on the events that led to the current political climate. There are a lot of what-ifs.”

— Matt Baker, Kansas University senior, Overland Park

“'The Last Tycoon: An Unfinished Novel,' by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It's about someone who was a studio tycoon in Hollywood. I haven't started it yet, but my husband recommended it to me and says it's really good.”

— Angela Candela, pattern maker, Lawrence

“I just read 'Breaking Dawn,' the last book in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer. I like the first one the most. This one is a quick read, but still felt a little drawn out.”

— Tiffany Fields, Kansas University sophomore, Lawrence

“'The Road,' by Cormac McCarthy. It's about a father and son traveling through a post-apocalyptic world. It's a Pulitzer Prize winner. I really enjoyed it.”

— Gerald Kahle, general manager, Linwood