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We here at the alum blog decided that it would be great for ourselves to create a group booklist of interesting and relevant reading material. So, we've all been writing down some of our favorite books on a piece of paper taped to the wall, and we thought it would be fun to share what we've come up with. Each book is followed by a short descripion for your enlightenment (when available). So without further ado, here is the first page:

"The Little Prince" - Antoine de St.-Exupry

     * Beautiful things can be said simply.

"Cloud Atlas" - David Mitchell

     * Relates to the future of our world & the power of the individual in the grand scheme of things.

     * Fictional novel, but beautifully written.

"A Raisin in the Sun" - Hansberry

     * Play about a Black family in NYC in the 1950's!!!

"Earth Democracy" - Vandana Shiva

     * A book about justice, sustainability, and peace through embracing our connection with the Earth.

"Zeitoun" - David Eggars

     * A story surrounding a man who went missing in Katrina.

"End Game" by Derrick Jensen

     * Culture of Make Believe

"The Adventures of Kavalier & Clay" - Michael Chabon

     * Must-read if you're a Brooklynite! Best. Book. Ever.

"The House of Spirits" - Isabel Allende

     * Family, history, and culture - can I say more?

"Brief Interviews with Hideous Men" - David Foster Wallace

     * A look at gender relations through fictional interviews, along with other short stories about life

     and self.