“‘Plainsong,’ by Kent Haruf.”

— Sandy Beverly, researcher, Lawrence

“The ‘Ashfall’ series (by Mike Mullin).”

— Laura Williams, graphic designer, Lawrence

“‘Magyk,’ by Angie Sage.”

— Mina Dailey, student, Lawrence

“‘Time Reborn,’ by Lee Smolin.”

— Nate Oborny, graduate student, Lawrence