10 Books By Rutgers Alumni That Should Be On Your Reading List

Are you always on the lookout for new books? Your search ends right here! Here's a list of ten books written by Rutgers alumni that should be on your reading list.

A Case of Conscience by James Blish, Class of 1942

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A Case of Conscience by James Blish is the winner of the 1959 Hugo Award for Best Novel and 2004 Retrospective Hugo Award for Best Novella. It is a science fiction novel about a Jesuit who investigates an alien race that has a perfect sense of morality without having any religion.

The Killer Angels by Michael Shaara, Class of 1951

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Killer Angels is the winner of the 1975 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. The book is about the Battle of Gettysburg and tells the story from various perspectives. It was also produced as a film in 1993 titled Gettysburg.

Iwo Jima By Richard Newcomb, Class of 1962

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Iwo Jima by Richard Newcomb is a story about World War II. Newcomb interviewed hundreds of Japanse and American Iwo veterans, read their diaries and letters while doing research for his books which makes it a very honest account of the Battle of Iwo Jima.

Outside The Dog Museum by Jonathan Carroll, Class of 1971

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Outside the Dog Museum is the winner of the 1991 British Fantasy Award. It follows the story of a successful architect Harry Radcliffe who has been commissioned to design a dog museum in a fictional middle eastern country called Saru.

A Fighting Chance by Elizabeth Warren, Class of 1976

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A Fighting Chance by Elizabeth Warren is a memoir about Warren's childhood experiences and how she became the senior United States Senator from Massachusetts.

Disruptive Feminisms by Gwendolyn Audrey Foster, 1983

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In Disruptive Feminisms, Gwendolyn Audrey Foster examines films and filmmakers and showcase their ability to challenge classism and racism. The book provides a revolutionary approach to feminism by a disruptive force.

Twenty -Eight Artists and Two Saints by Joan Acocella, Class of 1984

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In her book, Acocella shares 32 essays about some of the most influential artists and saints. Primo Levi, chemist and Holocaust survivor, is one amongst the many artists she writes about. The book has been highly praised for being one of the most admired cultural critiques.

The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah, Class of 1986

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The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah is a national bestseller and has sold over one million copies worldwide. It covers themes like drugs, sex, prostitution, violence, greed, and poverty. The novel is currently in the process of being produced as a film.

Ceasefire! : Why Women and Men Must Join Forces To Achieve True Equality by Cathy Young, Class of 1988

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In her book, Cathy Young talks about the discrimination between men and women and how that has lead to personal problems between the two. She argues that feminists continue to see women as victims because of "the myth of gender difference." She lists reasons why men and women should think twice before making claims of sexism and harassment. The book provides a different perspective on feminism.

MuslimGirl: A Coming of Age by Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, Class of 2014

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Amani Al-Khatahtbeh aims to eliminate stereotypes about Muslim women through her book. The book details Amani's journey as a high school blogger and a media entrepreneur.