“‘***holes Finish First’ by Tucker Max. It is basically a collection of tales about the author’s life. It is pretty funny.”

— Brandt Johnson, history/political science major, Muscatine, Iowa

“‘The Headmaster’s Wife’ by Jane Haddam. It’s a murder mystery. It deals with the politics of a boarding school.”

— Michael Grobe, computer programmer, Lawrence

“‘King of Sword and Sky’ by C. L. Wilson. It is part of a fantasy series. It’s dinosaurs and dragons and people with magic. A young lady discovers her own powers.”

— Elizabeth Henley, nurse, Lawrence

“‘World Without End’ by Ken Follett. It’s a medieval story that is actually a sequel to ‘The Pillars of the Earth,’ and this is two centuries later.”

— Cheryl Bryant, administrative assistant, Lawrence

“‘Running with Scissors’ by Augusten Burroughs. It’s about a young boy growing up in his mother’s psychiatrist’s house and the interesting things he has to go through and endure.”

— Emily Filley, produce assistant, Lawrence