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World War Z by Max Brooks
This book is the follow-up to Brook’s other famous work, The Zombie Survival Guide. It details the heroism and tragedy of the Zombie War, a global conflict that pitted humanity against an epidemic of the walking dead. Though it’s strictly speculative, you’ll; be amazed at the detail and humanity of these “survivor” interviews.
The Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman
Anyone who has seen the show absolutely must read the excellent graphic novel series that inspired it. Ongoing and renowned as a new classic of zombie literature, the Walking Dead books follow police officer Rick and a small band of survivors as they try to make a new life after the zombie apocalypse. But with warlords, criminals, and desperate people all scrabbling for survival, zombies won’t be their biggest problem by far!
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith
Sound silly? It is! But zombies are already such a dark and disturbing concept that sometimes, a little silliness is just what the doctor ordered. In this adaptation of the Jane Austen classic, the proper Bennet sisters can behead a dozen zombies without batting an eyelash, but when it comes to love, everyone’s a fool. As Elizabeth Bennet works to overcome the evil dead, she must also come to terms with her own feelings for her fellow zombie-killer, Mr. Darcy.
Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion
Dead and in love – what’s a boy to do? R just wants to be a simple zombie with a normal, straightforward hunger for brains. Unfortunately, all that goes out the window when he falls for beautiful zombie-hunter Julie. A fresh take on Romeo and Juliet, this story will warm your heart!
Cell by Stephen King
When a horrific cell hone accident reduces humanity to their most savage and basic nature, only the few people without cell phones are spared. Together, they must survive a world that has suddenly devolved into complete chaos. Cell is King’s homage to the zombie movies of George Romero.
Rot and Ruin by Jonathan Maberry
Benny Imura lives in zombie-infested America, where everyone must get a job by age 15 or have their rations cut in half. Unfortunately, Benny’s family business is as boring as it gets: killing zombies!
Monster Island by David Wellington
A sentient zombie. A Manhattan crowded with the undead. A crack team of teenage commandos seeking a critical medicine. This thrill ride is bound to please stalwart zombie fans and fascinate anyone who enjoys a combination of action and horror!
Zombies vs. Unicorns by Holly Black, Garth Nix, and many more
Which would win in a fight: zombies or unicorns? If you’ve spent many a night lying awake and pondering this deep question, then this is the book for you! If not, well, you might still want to check it out. Goofy as the concept seems, this compendium of stories has contributors from the best writers in YA literature!
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