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Here are some previous nominations:• Earth Abides by George R. Stewart
• Little House on the Wasteland by Laura Ingalls-Wei
• Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks
• Artificial Wisdom by Thomas R. Weaver
•How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu
• Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks
"When an infected bolt of cloth carries plague from London to an isolated village, a housemaid named Anna Frith emerges as an unlikely heroine and healer.
Through Anna's eyes we follow the story of the fateful year of 1666, as she and her fellow villagers confront the spread of disease and superstition.
As death reaches into every household and villagers turn from prayers to murderous witch-hunting, Anna must find the strength to confront the disintegration of her community and the lure of illicit love.
As she struggles to survive and grow, a year of catastrophe becomes instead annus mirabilis, a "year of wonders."
Inspired by the true story of Eyam, a village in the rugged hill country of England, Year of Wonders is a richly detailed evocation of a singular moment in history."
• Artificial Wisdom by Thomas R. Weaver
"It’s 2050, a decade after a heatwave that killed four hundred million across the Persian Gulf, including journalist Marcus Tully’s wife. Now he must uncover the truth: was the disaster natural? Or is the weather now a weapon of genocide?
A whistleblower pulls Tully into a murder investigation at the centre of an election battle for a global dictator, with a mandate to prevent a climate apocalypse. A former US President campaigns against the first AI politician for the position, but someone is trying to sway the outcome.
Tully must convince the world to face the truth and make hard choices about the future of the species. But will humanity ultimately choose salvation over freedom, whatever the cost?"
I will second Earth Abides. I read it and really liked it. I think this would be a good one for the group.
I will nominate The End of October by Lawrence Wright. Focuses on epidemiologist and a Homeland Security director as they navigate a spreading hemorrhagic fever.
Updated!Two nominations and one finalist.
We Are Legion (We Are Bob) I'm halfway done with the first book and quite like it. I don't think it's been covered by the reading group thus far.
You're right we haven't — I'll add it. Thanks!
Kevin wrote: "We Are Legion (We Are Bob) I'm halfway done with the first book and quite like it. I don't think it's been covered by the reading group thus far."I will second this! It sounds fun.
The First Robot President by Robert Carlyle Taylor I really enjoyed this book, the storytelling pulled me in right away, and the characters stayed with me long after I finished. It’s the kind of read that invites reflection and discussion.
Nomination below. Honestly, don't know if it has an apocalyptic storyline but it kinda gives that vibe so I feel like it might...I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom
by Jason Pargin20224, 416 pages, 3.95 stars
$11.99 Kindle, starts at $13.87 in print, and should be at your library.
"Outside Los Angeles, a driver pulls up to find a young woman sitting on a large black box. She offers him $200,000 cash to transport her and that box across the country, to Washington, DC.
But there are rules:
He cannot look inside the box.
He cannot ask questions.
He cannot tell anyone.
They must leave immediately.
He must leave all trackable devices behind.
As these eccentric misfits hit the road, rumors spread on social media that the box is part of a carefully orchestrated terror attack intended to plunge the USA into civil war.
The truth promises to be even stranger, and may change how you see the world."
Just saw Eve's proposal so I will add it to the nominations too!
This is a zombie book and it has a gay MC but not a romance and some awesome dogs that (view spoiler). It does not end on a cliffhanger or anything. The author said at the end that the journey would continue, but since it been six years, that may not happen. Still it is fine as a stand alone. Check out the reviews for more info. 
The Dead Next DoorPS. my first time to try to nominate so I hope I did this right?
You did, thanks!By the way, for anyone who isn't aware of this resource yet, http://doesthedogdie.com/ is really helpful for books!
Are self recs okay? I'd love to share my dystopian/post apocalyptic adventure series that starts with Switching Tracks: Out of the Trash. Switching Tracks: Out of the Trash
Sorry, we don't allow self-nominations. Though... now that we are using a system where a nomination needs a second, maybe we could consider it. I'm going to start a chat about it!
Gertie wrote: "You did, thanks!By the way, for anyone who isn't aware of this resource yet, http://doesthedogdie.com/ is really helpful for books!"
Thanks. That is vital info to me... it's weird maybe but I will stop reading an otherwise good book for it. And some books I will never in my life pick up such as Cujo or Pet Sematary.
Yeah I am really glad someone thought to make it and people keep it updated.
BOOKS MUST BE SECONDED TO BE FINALISTS
You may second 2 books. Feel free to debate the options here.
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Here are some books you may want to nominate.
Have we already read it?
• Apocalyptic/dystopian themed
• No sequels. 1st in series is fine.
• Must be easily available and in a form under $12 (not including the library).
• No maximum, but shorter than 450 is ideal.
No self-nominations.
Have you already read the book you're nominating? If so, please feel free to share why you think it would be a good book to read.
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NOMINATIONS
• Earth Abides by George R. Stewart
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• The Dead Next Door
FINALISTS
• We Are Legion (We Are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor
• The End of October by Lawrence Wright
•How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu
2022, 293 pages, 3.82 stars
$11.99 Kindle, print starting at $12.20, should be at library (put on hold now)