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What would happen if all our electricity ran out? Or we ran out of oil, which is used to make plastic, pens, makeup, and so much more. What would happen if we ran out? Here’s a list of books that deal with these situations. Read and prepare! ((if you have a better name for this list, tell me!))
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message 1: by Jo (new)

Jo Has everyone forgotten Lucifer's Hammer? The first post-apocalyptic novel I ever read, it set me down the path. A classic


message 2: by Katherine (new)

Katherine Jo wrote: "Has everyone forgotten Lucifer's Hammer? The first post-apocalyptic novel I ever read, it set me down the path. A classic"

One of the best books I've ever read!


message 3: by Jo (new)

Jo Katherine wrote: "Jo wrote: "Has everyone forgotten Lucifer's Hammer? The first post-apocalyptic novel I ever read, it set me down the path. A classic"

One of the best books I've ever read!"


Glad to hear, Katherine!


message 4: by Jonathan (new)

Jonathan Echevarria I added Dead Space: Martyr, Akira, Vol. 1, and Neon Genesis Evangelion, Vol. 01 because they take place after a global catastrophe.


message 5: by Cody (new)

Cody Vaters Oryx and Crake I'm really surprised this hasn't been added yet, so I'm adding Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood Oryx and Crake (MaddAddam Trilogy, #1) by Margaret Atwood


message 6: by Jo (new)

Jo How about adding Into the Forest by Jean Hegland (Goodreads Author) to this list? Please excuse if it is here -- I didn't see.


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