Day by Day Armageddon, by J.L. Bourne. A journal-style zombie book that chronicles the daily struggles of a former military guy living in a world overrun by the undead. All right, zombie fans. That’s my list of the 25 best zombie books. I’m sure I’ve left off some of your favorites, so be sure to let me know what you would add to the list in the comments section. As many others have pointed out, this book has a kind of Southern Gothic vibe to it. And that’s not surprising, since the author cites William Faulkner and Flannery O’Connor as two of his favorite authors. Regardless, for the majority, Rhiannon succeeds at crafting a highly accessible and exhilarating series that’s bound to please anyone looking for the best zombie books released. This was a very enjoyable read for me.

The Reapers Are the Angels, by Alden Bell. I was glad to find this one on so many lists of the best zombie novels, because we need more literary southern gothic style books about the undead. The Rising, by Brian Keene. It’s another “parent must save child” zombie apocalypse novel, with a preacher, a scientist, and a former prostitute along for the ride.

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Speaking of humorous slants on the zombie book genre, here’s another one that fits the bill. In Husk,Sheldon Funk is a struggling actor turned zombie who’s trying hard to make his desire for human flesh work with all of his other real life responsibilities. Can Sheldon launch his acting career, handle his mother’s dementia, and hold on to his hot-but-vapid boyfriend, all while decomposing? Huskis a hilarious satire that isn’t afraid to ask the tough questions. For instance, do zombies poop? Don’t act like you haven’t wondered. the rising by brian keeneAnd while it was written long before COVID, it resonates more deeply in the wake of that pandemic. The Reapers Are the Angels: A Personal Favorite But let’s be honest: There’s no such thing as the best zombie apocalypse book or novel of all time. When it comes to fiction, the word “best” is highly subjective. A book that blows me away might fall flat with you, and vice versa.