“What book are your currently reading?” Asked of Board of Education members.

Paul Mangiafico: “The Wisdom of Crowds. It examines how ‘crowds’ interact and usually arrive at better conclusions than individuals.”

David Nanavaty: “I just finished Eragon and am starting Eldest, the second book in the series.”

Tom Gissen: “I just finished a book on scuba diving, Deep Descent.”

Lisa Schwartz: “Eats, Shoots, and Leaves, a funny little book about grammar.”

Elaine McClure: “A book on bridge.”

Andy Buzzi: “Roots of a Game Ranger, about a park ranger and conservationist in South Africa.”