Post-apocalyptic Books To Enjoy

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The Death of Grass (Penguin Modern Classics)
1.  The Death of Grass (Penguin Modern Classics) by John Christopher
The list author says:
  "Disease of plant life. Dated but still a great read - only heard about this book a few years ago on the telly and should have read it earlier!"
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A Canticle for Leibowitz (Bantam Spectra Book)
2.  A Canticle for Leibowitz (Bantam Spectra Book) by Walter M. Miller Jr.
The list author says:
  "Post Nuclear War. Read this after seeing it on a List - three stories spanning several centuries - great read!"
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Earth Abides (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
3.  Earth Abides (S.F. MASTERWORKS) by George.R. Stewart
The list author says:
  "Plague wipes out most of mankind. Just read this and although it is dated and is very much a 'cosy' apocalyptic story I love the detail."
£6.29   Used & New from: £3.31
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (108 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Last Light
4.  Last Light by Alex Scarrow
The list author says:
  "Collapse of civilization. Just finished this book and "wow", there is a sequel  to this which is in the post (can't wait)!"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (110 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Chrysalids
5.  The Chrysalids by John Wyndham
The list author says:
  "Post Nuclear War. Read this book years ago and loved it."
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)

The Postman
6.  The Postman by David Brin
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  "Post Nuclear War. Pick this one up as I had enjoyed the movie and as always the book is way better!"
£6.79   Used & New from: £3.80
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (68 customer reviews)

When the Tripods Came
7.  When the Tripods Came by John Christopher
The list author says:
  "Aliens. A great read and again from my school days."
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

The White Mountains (The Tripods Trilogy.)
8.  The White Mountains (The Tripods Trilogy.) by John Christopher
The list author says:
  "Aliens. From the trilogy (the second book)"
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

The Pool of Fire (The tripods trilogy)
9.  The Pool of Fire (The tripods trilogy) by John Christopher
The list author says:
  "Aliens. Third of the trilogy (TV series is not too bad either)"
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The Prince in Waiting: The Sword of the Spirits Trilogy
10.  The Prince in Waiting: The Sword of the Spirits Trilogy by John Christopher
The list author says:
  "Post Nuclear War. Another trilogy I enjoyed at school."
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Beyond the Burning Lands: The Swords of the Spirits Trilogy
11.  Beyond the Burning Lands: The Swords of the Spirits Trilogy by John Christopher
The list author says:
  "Post Nuclear War. Second in the trilogy"
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The Sword of the Spirits: Sword of the Spirits Triology
12.  The Sword of the Spirits: Sword of the Spirits Triology by John Christopher
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  "Post Nuclear War. (This is a trilogy I need to re read)"
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The War of the Worlds
13.  The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells
The list author says:
  "Aliens. Another classic, you couldn't really have a book list without this book."
£6.29   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)

Logan's Run
14.  Logan's Run by William F. Nolan
The list author says:
  "Future world. Love this book, I saw the movie first but as always the book is much better."
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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The Day of the Triffids (Essential Penguin)
15.  The Day of the Triffids (Essential Penguin) by John Wyndham
The list author says:
  "Killer plants/collapes of civilization. A classic that is dated but a must read in this genre. There are to different TV series to view  also."
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Down to A Sunless Sea
16.  Down to A Sunless Sea by David Graham
The list author says:
  "Nuclear war. Wonderful story written towards the end of the cold war in the 1980's so alittle dated but love it."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

Alas, Babylon (Perennial Classics)
17.  Alas, Babylon (Perennial Classics) by Pat Frank
The list author says:
  "Nuclear war. Another 'cosy' apolcalyptic read and dated but good book."
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

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Flood
18.  Flood by Stephen Baxter
The list author says:
  "World disaster/Climate change. Currant read - the world is slowly going underwater - story jumps around a bit and it's a bit slow."
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3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Rapture
19.  The Rapture by Liz Jensen
The list author says:
  "Climate change/world disaster. Psychotherapist mets troubled young women who seems to be able to predict natural disasters."
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3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (90 customer reviews)

Afterlight
20.  Afterlight by Alex Scarrow
The list author says:
  "Collapse of civilization. The sequel to 'Last Light' and continues the story of the Sutherland family, a must read!"
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4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Into the Forest: A Novel
21.  Into the Forest: A Novel by Jean Hegland
The list author says:
  "Collapse of civilization. Two sisters become orphaned alone in the forest miles, from a civilization that is slowly falling apart. Very good read - very moving account."
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Eternity Road
22.  Eternity Road by Jack McDevitt
The list author says:
  "Post plague disaster. Life is back to a simple medieval style in America which is full of the decaying remains of an ancient  civilization know as the  'roadmaker'."
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The Kraken Wakes
23.  The Kraken Wakes by John Wyndham
The list author says:
  "Aliens/world disaster. An interesting alien-come-sea-monster threat to mankind by one of my favourite authors."
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3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

A Wrinkle in the Skin
24.  A Wrinkle in the Skin by John Christopher
The list author says:
  "World disaster. Others have said this is Christopher's best  and I agree, dated yes but a great read."
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

The world in winter (Sphere popular classics)
25.  The world in winter (Sphere popular classics) by John Christopher
The list author says:
  "Current read."
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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