“’Crime and Punishment’ by Fyodor Dostoevsky. It’s about a man’s inner struggle with the horrible things we do.”

— Dave Gabrielli, mechanical engineer, Lawrence

“’Atlas Shrugged’ by Ayn Rand. It’s about the pysche of industrialism and capitalism and just what it is to be a man.”

— Albi Stevens, customer service representative, Lawrence

“’Bossypants’ by Tina Fey. It’s a collection of her personal anecdotes.”

— Michele McNally, economist, Lawrence

“Anything by Beverly Lewis. She writes a whole bunch. She writes Amish kind of books.”

— Kelly Agnelli, YMCA employee, Lawrence

“The Berenstain Bears.”

— Cade Agnelli, kindergartener, Lawrence