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Top Ten Books That Would Be On Your Syllabus If You Taught Zombie Literature 101

As always, Top Ten Tuesday is meme is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.Today’s topic is Top Ten Books That Would Be On Your Syllabus If You Taught…  And I decided that I’m going with zombies. Here are top ten zombie books I think everyone should read. 1. The Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman 2.…

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As always, Top Ten Tuesday is meme is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.Today’s topic is Top Ten Books That Would Be On Your Syllabus If You Taught…  And I decided that I’m going with zombies. Here are top ten zombie books I think everyone should read.

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1. The Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman


2. World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks


3. Cell by Stephen King


“Anyone talking on a cell phone after a particular event becomes an aggressive, bloodthirsty zombie” :)))

(4. I Am Legend by Richard Matheson…vampires…)

5. The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead by Max Brooks

6. Autumn by David Moody
7. Patient Zero by Jonathan Marferry


8. Monster Island: A Zombie Novel by David Wellington
9. Zombie Britannica by Thomas Emson
10. The Passage by Justin Cronin

Do you like zombies? Recommendations? Happy TTT

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48 responses to “Top Ten Books That Would Be On Your Syllabus If You Taught Zombie Literature 101”

  1. dawnofrealization Avatar
    dawnofrealization

    Zombies! ♥

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    1. Anastasia Avatar
      Anastasia

      Ha! :D

      Reply
  2. Rachel Writes Things Avatar
    Rachel Writes Things

    Zombies! shudder I always have a tough time with the movies but I wonder if I’d like reading them better because I could just imagine them and not see it on screen… I would take this course because I am intrigued if not a little nervous haha

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  3. Erika @ Booksthething.com Avatar
    Erika @ Booksthething.com

    Great Topic!! :) Here’s my TTT list.

    Reply
  4. elyjayne Avatar
    elyjayne

    This is the first zombie 101 I’ve seen—it’s an awesome idea. I haven’t read much zombies except for Warm Bodies, so I’d definitely sign up for this class.

    My list

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    1. Anastasia Avatar
      Anastasia

      Aaa great! Hmmm Haven’t read Warm Bodies…yet :D

      Reply
  5. beckmank Avatar
    beckmank

    Fun list! I will have to check out that Stephen King one for sure. I did (Unconventional) Time Travel this week.

    http://hiddenstaircase.net/2015/08/25/ttt-top-ten-books-that-would-be-on-your-syllabus-if-you-taught-time-travel-101/

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    1. Anastasia Avatar
      Anastasia

      Thank you! Oh your list is great! I would have written about that if I would have come up with that haha

      Reply
      1. beckmank Avatar
        beckmank

        Thanks! I was trying to do something different, I was getting bored with my own lists lately! LOL

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  6. What's She Reading? Avatar
    What’s She Reading?

    I thought I Am Legend (the book) was about vampire-like people? It’s been a while since I’ve read it though, so I could be wrong.

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    1. Anastasia Avatar
      Anastasia

      Hey thank you for pointing that out!! Indeed it was vampires! Have to correct that haha
      Somehow when I was writing this post zombies and vampires kept mixing up O.O

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  7. dawnofrealization Avatar
    dawnofrealization

    Zombies! ♥

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    1. Anastasia Avatar
      Anastasia

      Ha! :D

      Reply
  8. Mari Avatar
    Mari

    Pride and Prejudice and Zombies!! I read the graphic novel way back and after my general shock at someone defacing my favorite Austen book, I became super amused by it. Also, Elizabeth Bennet in that book rocked even harder than her usual rocking self.

    Also, Ten Little Zombies: A Love Story by Andy Rash, because I’d totally read this to my children if I had any. XD

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    1. Anastasia Avatar
      Anastasia

      :D I was so curious to read Pride and Prejudice and Zombies but because I haven’t read the original I thought it would be odd to start with retelling haha. Have to read both at some point. Ten Little Zombies XD

      Reply
  9. Rachel Writes Things Avatar
    Rachel Writes Things

    Zombies! *shudder* I always have a tough time with the movies but I wonder if I’d like reading them better because I could just imagine them and not see it on screen… I would take this course because I am intrigued if not a little nervous haha

    Reply
  10. Erika @ Booksthething.com Avatar
    Erika @ Booksthething.com

    Great Topic!! :) Here’s my TTT list.

    Reply
  11. elyjayne Avatar
    elyjayne

    This is the first zombie 101 I’ve seen—it’s an awesome idea. I haven’t read much zombies except for Warm Bodies, so I’d definitely sign up for this class.

    My list

    Reply
    1. Anastasia Avatar
      Anastasia

      Aaa great! Hmmm Haven’t read Warm Bodies…yet :D

      Reply
  12. beckmank Avatar
    beckmank

    Fun list! I will have to check out that Stephen King one for sure. I did (Unconventional) Time Travel this week.

    http://hiddenstaircase.net/2015/08/25/ttt-top-ten-books-that-would-be-on-your-syllabus-if-you-taught-time-travel-101/

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    1. Anastasia Avatar
      Anastasia

      Thank you! Oh your list is great! I would have written about that if I would have come up with that haha

      Reply
      1. beckmank Avatar
        beckmank

        Thanks! I was trying to do something different, I was getting bored with my own lists lately! LOL

        Reply
  13. What's She Reading? Avatar
    What’s She Reading?

    I thought I Am Legend (the book) was about vampire-like people? It’s been a while since I’ve read it though, so I could be wrong.

    Reply
    1. Anastasia Avatar
      Anastasia

      Hey thank you for pointing that out!! Indeed it was vampires! Have to correct that haha
      Somehow when I was writing this post zombies and vampires kept mixing up O.O

      Reply
  14. Mari Avatar
    Mari

    Pride and Prejudice and Zombies!! I read the graphic novel way back and after my general shock at someone defacing my favorite Austen book, I became super amused by it. Also, Elizabeth Bennet in that book rocked even harder than her usual rocking self.

    Also, Ten Little Zombies: A Love Story by Andy Rash, because I’d totally read this to my children if I had any. XD

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    1. Anastasia Avatar
      Anastasia

      :D I was so curious to read Pride and Prejudice and Zombies but because I haven’t read the original I thought it would be odd to start with retelling haha. Have to read both at some point. Ten Little Zombies XD

      Reply
  15. bookheathen Avatar
    bookheathen

    An associate has persuaded me recently to read some urban fantasy (I think that’s the correct term) all vampires and werewolves and other creatures I’ve never heard of. I must confess it’s not really my thing – though I did encounter zombies briefly in my rereading of Dennis Wheatley. But, you know, life would be much less interesting if all our tastes were the same.

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    1. Anastasia Avatar
      Anastasia

      Haha, indeed. Besides if all tastes were the same, we’d probably only have one genre of books o.O

      I guess it is, it was a big shock for me once when my local library began labeling books as “urban fantasy”. I don’t like urban fantasy because it tends to get a bit repetitive and sometimes I crave something with more depth and urban fantasy doesn’t always give that. Then again I adore Neverwhere written by Neil Gaiman and it is considered urban fantasy so I guess it just depends of the book. Anne Rice has a great way of writing her vampires, Glen Duncan werewolves. Zombies I love because they are so absurd and World War Z is so entertaining with all it’s “facts” what countries would supposedly be doing

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  16. bookheathen Avatar
    bookheathen

    An associate has persuaded me recently to read some urban fantasy (I think that’s the correct term) all vampires and werewolves and other creatures I’ve never heard of. I must confess it’s not really my thing – though I did encounter zombies briefly in my rereading of Dennis Wheatley. But, you know, life would be much less interesting if all our tastes were the same.

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    1. Anastasia Avatar
      Anastasia

      Haha, indeed. Besides if all tastes were the same, we’d probably only have one genre of books o.O

      I guess it is, it was a big shock for me once when my local library began labeling books as “urban fantasy”. I don’t like urban fantasy because it tends to get a bit repetitive and sometimes I crave something with more depth and urban fantasy doesn’t always give that. Then again I adore Neverwhere written by Neil Gaiman and it is considered urban fantasy so I guess it just depends of the book. Anne Rice has a great way of writing her vampires, Glen Duncan werewolves. Zombies I love because they are so absurd and World War Z is so entertaining with all it’s “facts” what countries would supposedly be doing

      Reply
  17. amomentsilence Avatar
    amomentsilence

    I’m not big on Zombies. That’s one freaky creature I would prefer not to have to deal with, thank you very much. XD i would survive them, dont get me wrong… Just definitely dont want anything to do with ’em. But! I still love your selection. Good choices overall. Definitely would have added Pride and Prejudice and Zombies for a bit of comedic fun to the list, as well as some manga: Zombie Loan, Tokyo Ghoul, Tokko, Red Garden, and Le Chevalier D’Eon.

    Also not giving away anything (totally giving away everything) The Maze Runner… Because homgggggg. XD

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    1. Anastasia Avatar
      Anastasia

      Aww, I like zombies because they’re slow (or in my head they’re slow (not freaky fast zombies). I’m more freaked out about something I couldn’t outrun maybe (?) Thanks for the list! Will check those out! Tokyo Ghoul is amazing! But I’ve only seen the anime, haven’t read the manga.

      Weirdly enough in Maze Runner I didn’t think of them as zombies….they just had flare… I see my error now haha.

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      1. amomentsilence Avatar
        amomentsilence

        Oh my godtss, they’re never slow in my mind. xDD I wish they were! I think I’ve been tainted by the modern zombies of today which are all freakishly fast and terrifying and ahhhhh! />___< I&#039m DEFINITELY freaked out by them specifically because they would be soo hard, if not IMPOSSIBLE, to outrun. I&#039d just have to outlast them or blow them up or something.

        Not a problem! Glad I could provide one. ^_~ If you liked the anime of Tokyo Ghoul, you&#039ll love the manga, although the manga gets into more detail in some regards.

        You know, you&#039re not the first person to tell me that. I honestly thought of them as zombies the minute I started reading about them. I was like… "Holy crap it&#039s the freakin&#039 zombie apocalypse, everyone run and hiiiiiiiide!" XD My zombie senses are super heightened when it comes to this nonsense. did I mention I hate zombies lol

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        1. Anastasia Avatar
          Anastasia

          Fast zombies…no. No…I’ll just stick with my slow ones hahaha. They’re creepy enough! I shall read the manga!

          It’s kind of weird that I didn’t think of it. I guess I don’t have sixth sense with zombies like you. Me in zombie apocalypse: not realizing they’re zombies, taking pity on their poor appearance, inviting them to my home wanting to serve them tea and help them…acting very surprised when they’re trying to bite my hand… … XD

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          1. amomentsilence Avatar
            amomentsilence

            I would have to kindly remind you not to talk to strangers and certainly not to let them into your house, love. XD Then I’d have to shoot them when you’re not looking and quickly lead you back inside lolololol

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            1. Anastasia Avatar
              Anastasia

              Awww, spoilsport XD Well… I guess tea can be served outide too :D I won’t have you shooting my guests though o.O

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              1. amomentsilence Avatar
                amomentsilence

                Yeah, by chucking it out the window, you mean! With a trigger-happy finger aiming a shotgun between their eyes ready to shoot if they so much as move. xD Sorry, but I’m sooooo not one to take liberties in these kinds of situations. I would be the one to make sure that me and mine make it out alive, one way or another. Not gonna let you get bitten and turn on me now. That’s just not how this is gonna go down. XD

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                1. Anastasia Avatar
                  Anastasia

                  You’re making this hard but I suppose with some creativity I can handle the tossing tea out of the window part…
                  No you’re wonderful haha, I think human race might just survive zombie apocalypse thanks to you! I’ll keep in mind whom to contact if that’s how the world will come to an end.

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                  1. amomentsilence Avatar
                    amomentsilence

                    Hahaha, roger that! ;) Keep me posted. XD

                    Reply
  18. amomentsilence Avatar
    amomentsilence

    I’m not big on Zombies. That’s one freaky creature I would prefer not to have to deal with, thank you very much. XD i would survive them, dont get me wrong… Just definitely dont want anything to do with ’em. But! I still love your selection. Good choices overall. Definitely would have added Pride and Prejudice and Zombies for a bit of comedic fun to the list, as well as some manga: Zombie Loan, Tokyo Ghoul, Tokko, Red Garden, and Le Chevalier D’Eon.

    Also not giving away anything (totally giving away everything) The Maze Runner… Because homgggggg. XD

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    1. Anastasia Avatar
      Anastasia

      Aww, I like zombies because they’re slow (or in my head they’re slow (not freaky fast zombies). I’m more freaked out about something I couldn’t outrun maybe (?) Thanks for the list! Will check those out! Tokyo Ghoul is amazing! But I’ve only seen the anime, haven’t read the manga.

      Weirdly enough in Maze Runner I didn’t think of them as zombies….they just had flare… I see my error now haha.

      Reply
      1. amomentsilence Avatar
        amomentsilence

        Oh my godtss, they’re never slow in my mind. xDD I wish they were! I think I’ve been tainted by the modern zombies of today which are all freakishly fast and terrifying and ahhhhh! />___<\ I'm DEFINITELY freaked out by them specifically because they would be soo hard, if not IMPOSSIBLE, to outrun. I'd just have to outlast them or blow them up or something.

        Not a problem! Glad I could provide one. ^_~ If you liked the anime of Tokyo Ghoul, you'll love the manga, although the manga gets into more detail in some regards.

        You know, you're not the first person to tell me that. I honestly thought of them as zombies the minute I started reading about them. I was like… "Holy crap it's the freakin' zombie apocalypse, everyone run and hiiiiiiiide!" XD My zombie senses are super heightened when it comes to this nonsense. *did I mention I hate zombies lol*

        Reply
        1. Anastasia Avatar
          Anastasia

          Fast zombies…no. No…I’ll just stick with my slow ones hahaha. They’re creepy enough! I shall read the manga!

          It’s kind of weird that I didn’t think of it. I guess I don’t have sixth sense with zombies like you. Me in zombie apocalypse: not realizing they’re zombies, taking pity on their poor appearance, inviting them to my home wanting to serve them tea and help them…acting very surprised when they’re trying to bite my hand… … XD

          Reply
          1. amomentsilence Avatar
            amomentsilence

            I would have to kindly remind you not to talk to strangers and certainly not to let them into your house, love. XD Then I’d have to shoot them when you’re not looking and quickly lead you back inside lolololol

            Reply
            1. Anastasia Avatar
              Anastasia

              Awww, spoilsport XD Well… I guess tea can be served outide too :D I won’t have you shooting my guests though o.O

              Reply
              1. amomentsilence Avatar
                amomentsilence

                Yeah, by chucking it out the window, you mean! With a trigger-happy finger aiming a shotgun between their eyes ready to shoot if they so much as move. xD Sorry, but I’m sooooo not one to take liberties in these kinds of situations. I would be the one to make sure that me and mine make it out alive, one way or another. Not gonna let you get bitten and turn on me now. That’s just not how this is gonna go down. XD

                Reply
                1. Anastasia Avatar
                  Anastasia

                  You’re making this hard but I suppose with some creativity I can handle the tossing tea out of the window part…
                  No you’re wonderful haha, I think human race might just survive zombie apocalypse thanks to you! I’ll keep in mind whom to contact if that’s how the world will come to an end.

                  Reply
                  1. amomentsilence Avatar
                    amomentsilence

                    Hahaha, roger that! ;) Keep me posted. XD

                    Reply

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