Apocalypse Party: The Real Joys People Find at the End of the World
Disasters bring out more kindness and even joy than the movies admit. The surprising upsides survivors report, from dark skies full of stars to neighbors who become family.
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Book Review
“The Four Horsemen” Series Review: Laura Thalassa’s Apocalypse Is a Romance First
Our review of Laura Thalassa's Four Horsemen series (Pestilence, War, Famine and Death): a bold premise that works best for romance readers, with captor dynamics some readers won't accept.
Life
Surviving in Style: Taking Care of Your Body and Mind When the World Ends
Self-care isn't a luxury in a disaster; it's how people last. Practical ways to look after your body, your mind and each other through a long crisis, plus where to…
Apocalypse Reading List: Ten Novels and Four Real Survival Books Worth Your Shelf Space
Our apocalypse reading list: ten essential end-of-the-world novels and comics with a quick take on each, plus four nonfiction books that will actually help you survive one.
Book Review
“The Hunger Games” Review: Still the Best Survival Novel Disguised as a YA Hit
Our review of Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games: why its survival details hold up better than almost any post-apocalyptic novel, and where the love triangle drags it down.
Book Review
“The Maze Runner” Review: A Great Hook That Keeps Its Secrets Too Long
Our review of James Dashner's The Maze Runner: a gripping premise and a fast pace, undercut by thin characters and a mystery that withholds answers for the sake of it.
Fashion
Choosing the Best Shoes for the Apocalypse (and Keeping Your Feet Alive in Them)
Your feet are your transportation after the end of the world. How to choose boots and shoes, why wool socks matter, how to prevent blisters, and the history lesson of…
Types of Apocalypses
The Abyss Beckons: Could You Survive the Apocalypse at Sea?
Coasts, boats, submarines and undersea habitats as apocalypse refuges: what the ocean really offers survivors, from shellfish and seaweed to the danger of drinking seawater.
Fashion
Apocalypse Hair: How to Keep Your Hair Clean, Practical and Stylish After the End
The trivial but surprisingly important business of hair at the end of the world: washing with almost no water, braids that last, DIY trims, and the lice problem nobody mentions.
Community
Icebreakers for Survivors: How to Meet Strangers and Build Trust After the End
After a disaster, survivors have to decide quickly whom to trust. Icebreakers and rituals for welcoming newcomers to a group, plus radio check-ins for keeping scattered survivors connected.