Candidate's Favorite Books: Lynn Jenkins

This election season, we're asking candidates the hard-hitting question "What is your favorite book?" We asked all candidates appearing on the ballot for state and local office. As the election nears, we'll post their answers here.

Lynn Jenkins, Republican from Topeka, currently represents Kansas' 2nd District in the US House of Representatives. Her favorite book is The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley and William Danko.

"I'm a CPA by trade and thus, I'm a numbers gal. The authors of The Millionaire Next Door interview millionaires to determine how a normal person can build wealth. Its not a get-rich-quick scheme, it's smart, everyday, long-term financial advice. Saving instead of buying; Paying cash instead of buying on credit...the sort of lessons we all should learn, including our federal government."

Inclusion on this blog does does not constitute an endorsement of a candidate by the library. However, we do endorse the books they've chosen.

Candidate's Favorite Books: Steve Six

This election season, we're asking candidates the hard-hitting question "What is your favorite book?" We asked all candidates appearing on the ballot for state and local office. As the election nears, we'll post their answers here.

Steve Six, Democrat from Lawrence, currently serves as Attorney General and is seeking re-election. His favorite book is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.

"To Kill a Mockingbird shows everything that is right about being a lawyer and why I am proud to be one. In the current climate in this country, I think folks would be well served to keep in mind what Atticus says in the book -- 'They're certainly entitled to think that, and they're entitled to full respect for their opinions... but before I can live with other folks I've got to live with myself. The one thing that doesn't abide by majority rule is a person's conscience.'

A close second right now is All the Kings Men by Roger Penn Warren--which is, in my opinion, the best book on American politics out there."

Inclusion on this blog does does not constitute an endorsement of a candidate by the library. However, we do endorse the books they've chosen.

Candidate’s Favorite Books: Dennis McKinney

This election season, we're asking candidates the hard-hitting question "What is your favorite book?" We asked all candidates appearing on the ballot for state and local office. As the election nears, we'll post their answers here.

Dennis McKinney, Democrat from Greensburg, currently serves as State Treasurer and is seeking re-election. His favorite book is Lincoln’s Sword by Douglas Wilson.

"Abraham Lincoln, raised on the frontier, could have been lost to illiteracy but for the fact that he attended a community school. After learning to read and write he was asked by neighbors, who could not read, to compose letters to loved ones. From that he learned the difference between the spoken word and the written word. Wilson points out how he used this command of the language to call a nation to its core ideals that 'all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.'"

Inclusion on this blog does does not constitute an endorsement of a candidate by the library. However, we do endorse the books they've chosen.

Candidate’s Favorite Books: Ken Cannon

This election season, we're asking candidates the hard-hitting question "What is your favorite book?" We asked all candidates appearing on the ballot for state and local office. As the election nears, we'll post their answers here.

Ken Cannon, from Andover, is the Reform Party candidate for governor. His favorite book is Bummy and the Coach, which he wrote.

"I am somewhat biased regarding my favorite book. As a 36 year educator with a number of those years teaching English, I thoroughly enjoyed the Mark Twain books. However, my favorite book is one that I wrote titled Bummy and the Coach! It will be released this coming December."

Inclusion on this blog does does not constitute an endorsement of a candidate by the library. However, we do endorse the books they've chosen.

Candidate’s Favorite Books: Linda Robinson

This election season, we're asking candidates the hard-hitting question "What is your favorite book?" We asked all candidates appearing on the ballot for state and local office. As the election nears, we'll post their answers here.

Linda Robinson, Democrat from Lawrence, is running for a seat representing the 45th District in the Kansas House of Representatives. Her favorite book is Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

"Having been an English major in college, I have a real love for British literature and wit. I enjoy the language and dialogue, as well as the writing style of the book. The fact that it is historical fiction makes it interesting and educational, as well as enjoyable to read. It’s a fascinating look into the lives and manners of Regency England."

Inclusion on this blog does does not constitute an endorsement of a candidate by the library. However, we do endorse the books they've chosen.

Candidate's Favorite Books: Andrew Gray

This election season, we're asking candidates the hard-hitting question "What is your favorite book?" We asked all candidates appearing on the ballot for state and local office. As the election nears, we'll post their answers here.

Andrew Gray, Libertarian from Topeka, is running for governor. His favorite book is The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran.

"I must say this is one of the best questions I've been asked in regards to the campaign but yet the most difficult. Asking me what my favorite book would be is much like asking a father who their favorite child is.

I "took" this book from my father when I was 10 years old and began to read it. It is my favorite book because it has taken on different meanings through different stages in my life. I couldn't be able to understand some portions until I was able to experience them myself throughout life. I look forward to what elese it may reveal to me as I get older."

Inclusion on this blog does does not constitute an endorsement of a candidate by the library. However, we do endorse the books they've chosen.