In this day and age, it seems like technology is the number one source of everyone’s entertainment. We play online games, we download apps to our phones, and we scroll, falling down the Facebook ‘rabbit hole’ more often than we care to admit. But there are those of us out here who still enjoy the comforts and enjoyment of a good book. You just can’t beat a great book! But when you’re looking for something thrilling, exciting, and unique - you have to go for the zombie novels! A good zombie book just has everything; adventure, horror, a great undead storyline that you can’t help but get addicted to. In all my years and of all the genres I’ve ever read, zombie novels are the most fun!
So, without further ado, here is a list of some of the best zombie reads out there!
Warm Bodies
The first must-read zombie novel is called “Warm Bodies” and it’s written by Isaac Marion. If you enjoy zombies, but also feel-good romances, then this book is perfect for you! It manages to capture the dark and scary elements of zombie life, in a post-apocalyptic world, but also manages to combine an adorable romance between a zombie and an uninfected human. Out of all the stories in our list of zombie apocalypse books, this one is by far the sweetest. It’s creepy, twisted, and also somehow very romantic and sweet. If you like quirky humor and a good ole’ tug at the heartstrings, then this book is definitely for you!
The Reapers Are the Angels
Another great zombie book is “The Reapers Are the Angels” and it is written by Alden Bell. What makes this particular zombie novel, so compelling is that it is told from the perspective of the lonely zombie, rather than the victims, which most zombie plots tend to revolve around. It showcases a really unique take on loneliness in this post-apocalyptic world and it leaves you feeling a wide array of interesting emotions. It allows you to explore this strange society caught between what it once was and what it has turned into. It is a very compelling and gripping zombie novel that you really should check out!
The Girl with All the Gifts
Another good one on our list of zombie apocalypse books is “The Girl with All the Gifts” written by M. R. Carey. This particular story follows a unique zombie plague, caused by fungus, rather than bacterial or viral like you find in other kinds of zombie stories. It takes place about twenty years before the initial infection and it progresses throughout the rest of the novel. It has a killer female protagonist and it grips you from start to finish. This book is honestly hard to put down.
Zombie Ohio
“Zombie Ohio” written by Scott Kenemore is another brilliant zombie novel that you absolutely have to read! It has a quirky and fun tone to it, but also still has that quality dark zombie feel for it. The story surrounds a man named Peter who dies in a car accident. He can’t recall why or how though, and the story revolves around him slowly accepting his fate which is that he is now a zombie. The story has some humorous moments and some sad ones too. It packs all the feelings though, and is a really incredible read.
Breathers
The last incredible zombie book on our must-read list is called “Breathers” and it is written by S. G. Browne. This zombie novel is unlike any other novel you will probably ever read. It’s gory, it’s incredibly dark and gruesome, and yet it also manages to combine really sweet romantic elements that somehow harmonize together perfectly. This story revolves around a man named Andy, who recently died and became a brand-new zombie. His friends and family do not accept the new him and don’t like his new existence at all. So, Andy is going to his first ever undead anonymous meeting where he meets a beautiful zombie woman, falls in love, and discovers the joy of human flesh. It is packed full of intensely creepy, but also heartwarming moments.
These zombie books are sure to entertain you for hours and leave you feeling both creeped out and maybe even inspired. So, go and check out your local bookstore today and start a new zombie book. It is sure to spook and thrill you.
For more reading recommendations this list of zombie apocalypse books has so many great books
These zombie books are sure to entertain you for hours and leave you feeling both creeped out and maybe even inspired. So, go and check out your local bookstore today and start a new zombie book. It is sure to spook and thrill you.
For more reading recommendations this list of zombie apocalypse books has so many great books
