“‘Zaatar Days, Henna Nights’ (by Maliha Masood). Basically, I wish I were going somewhere cool. Because I can’t afford to, I’ll do it with books.”

— Danielle Lotton-Barker, teacher, Lawrence

“I’m looking for ‘The Eyes of the World’ by Robert Jordan.”

— Karen Ross, paraeducator, Lawrence

“‘The Holocaust’ by Leni Yahil and ‘Art Deco in America’ by Eva Weber. I’ve always had eclectic interests, including World War II and art.”

— Mary Lee Norris, editor, Lawrence

“‘Ender’s Game’ (by Orson Scott Card). I just started, but I’m excited to read it.”

— Ben Burghart, student, Lawrence

“‘The Test of Wills’ by Charles Todd. It’s a World War I-era mystery.”

— Chris Palmer, lawyer, Lawrence