“’The Giver’ by Lois Lowry. It’s more of a mystery and it leads you on a little bit.”

— Madison Norris, 7th grader at Southwest Junior High, Lawrence

“’The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet’ by David Mitchell It’s a history of the Dust East Indies Company. It sounded interesting and I like history.”

— Ardis Comfort, retired, Lawrence

“I’m currently reading a set of Winston Churchill speeches. I’m also reading 'Gilead' by Marilynne Robinson.”

— Elaine McCullough, early childhood special education consultant, Lawrence

“The Bible. I just finished a study in the book of Ephesians. I also just went through Exodus.”

— Cynthia Garrett, mom, Lawrence

“I’m reading ‘Nicholas and Alexandra’ by Robert K. Massie. It’s pretty interesting just seeing into their lives and how out of touch they were with the people.”

— Clinton Lynn, retired, Lawrence