Although rather verbose/flowery, "Walden" is a MUST read, if you're into simple living and tiny architecture. I personally enjoyed "The Maine Woods" by Thoreau, more so than "Walden" as its more of a backwoods adventure novel as well, but to each their own.
Kent Griswold of Tinyhouseblog.com might be carrying our video as well (alongside the "Sage's Gypsy Wagon Tour")- so advance thanks to Kent, who has been such a supportive player in the whole tiny housing scene.
-Derek "Deek" Diedricksen