Some of the books Alex is reading:
City of Thieves - David Benioff
Born to Run - Christopher McDougall
The Glass Castle - Jeanette Walls
The Tumblr Books of Orange is the New Black keeps track of all of the books and authors referenced on the show. OITNB book club, anyone?
City of Thieves - David Benioff
Born to Run - Christopher McDougall
The Glass Castle - Jeanette Walls