“’The Half-Made World’ by Felix Gilman. It’s a steam punkish science fiction novel about the clash between unrestricted order and unrestricted chaos.”

— Randy Johnson, project manager, Lawrence

“The 'Bloodwars' series. It's like a vampire series.”

— Tina Mengler, handiwoman, Lawrence

“’Decision Points’ by George W. Bush. I saw him being interviewed on the Today Show and thought it was interesting.”

— Ric Lonsinger, self-employed, Lawrence

“’And Hell Followed With It’ by Bonar Menninger. It’s about a Topeka tornado from before I was born. I like local stuff.”

— Shonee Hough, stay-at-home mom, Topeka

“’Husband-Coached Childbirth: The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth’ by Robert Bradley. It educates your husband or partner on how to be successful at natural childbirth.”

— Angela Handley, nursing student, Lawrence