The same way I survive everything else:
That's right, folks! I'd hide and read! And here would be my reading list...
TBR
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith
I've actually always wanted to read this one. I'm not particularly a fan of zombie fiction, but I am a fan of P&P and this sounds intriguing!
The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead by Max Brooks
I mean, sounds practical right?
Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion
I watched this movie and remember thinking the book was probably better, but I have never got around to reading it. During a zombie apocalypse seems like the opportune time?
World War Z by Max Brooks
Again, educating myself 😂
ONES I'VE READ
The Stand by Stephen King
Lots of tips for restructuring society, dealing with being alone, strategies for survival.
Oryx & Crake (and the rest of the series) by Margaret Atwood
Another example of how to deal with the world, post-apocalypse.
Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins
Just in case a corrupt government takes over....
My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
Again, practicality... Survival and entertainment at the same time. Also, I think the Boy Scout Handbook would probably come in handy as well...
Any other suggestions for your Zombie Apocalypse/End of the World reading list??
Honestly, that would probably be the safest thing to do!
ReplyDeleteMy <a href="https://lydiaschoch.com/wednesday-weekly-blogging-challenge-how-id-fare-in-a-zombie-apocalypse/”>post</a>.
I can totally recommend Warm Bodies! It's a cute twist on a zombie film - it's cute, it's funny and it's just a good watch. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies is also on my reading list. I saw the movie and thought it was meh, but my friend assures me the book is better.
ReplyDeleteThe book is always better!
DeleteYes, you'd definitely survive. Great reading choices, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your vote of confidence!
DeleteKnowing how is the best way to go about it. https://pmprescott.blogspot.com/2020/05/wc-052020.html
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts exactly!
DeleteNot a bad plan, not sure what you're survival rate would be. LOL Thanks for sharing. Here's mine. https://www.tenastetler.com/lsrs-wednesdays-blog-challenge-how-id-fare-in-a-zombie-apocalypse/
ReplyDeleteWell, if I am able to hide long enough and educate myself on my next steps maybe I'd make it, LOL.
DeleteNice list! I read On the Beach by Nevil Shute when I was a teenager. It's a nuclear fallout that happens, not zombies, but it was very post-apocalyptic and touched me greatly, especially as a kid living during the Cold War. Year One by Nora Roberts is an interesting post-apocalypse story, too. Not what I was expecting (I was hoping for zombies!), but really good with surprising twists.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the other book recommendations, Tricia!
DeleteThanks everyone for stopping by the blog - I hope you'll come and join in my link up tomorrow - Thrilling Thursday!!
ReplyDeleteHere's the link: https://mamaneedsabook.blogspot.com/2020/05/thrilling-thursday-thrilling-authors.html
You're true to your blog name; Mama Needs A Book to find out how to survive a zombie apocalypse. Sounds like solid reasoning, and if you're wrong, you went out doing what you love.
ReplyDelete"Stay inside and read" actually sounds like a really good strategy. I hadn't really thought about My Side of the Mountain in this context, but that was one of my formative books when I was in middle school. The two Max Brooks selections are good, too: the survival guide is a fun bit of speculation, while World War Z is more narrative (but still following a lot of the same thoughts).
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Seems like you have a plan, so there you go. I like your idea to hide and read. :-)
ReplyDeleteBooks are the best weapons. Your post made me think of the Doctor Who episode where he walks into a massive library and declares “You want weapons? We’re in a library! Books! Best weapons in the world! This room’s the greatest arsenal we could have. Arm yourself!”
ReplyDeleteFab book list too.
Hide and read - good plan. You have a good list there.
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