“’American Gods’ by Neil Gaiman. It’s hard to describe, but it has a science fiction-type feel.”

— Ian O’Connor, Ian O’Connor, Lawrence

“’The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’ by Douglas Adams. It’s about a normal everyman who goes on a space adventure with his alien friend.”

— Stephen Rhea, creative writing major, Lawrence

“’Valiant’ by Holly Black. It’s a modern fairy tale.”

— Cassie Brabant, veterinary science major, Lawrence

“’Beastly’ by Alex Flinn. It’s a modern, inner-city retelling of Beauty and the Beast.”

— Becca O’Brien, student, Manhattan

“’Conversations with God’ by Neale Donald Walsch. The author is being spoken to through his words.”

— Mallory Cox, unemployed, Lawrence