I spent the summer reading what I was told. I'm trying to extend the summer by reading something fun.
Recently I have been hooked by the trade paper backs of "The Walking Dead."
"The Walking Dead" is a comic series built around the main character, Rick, waking up from a coma into a world where Zombies out number non-zombies. Rick, a cop who was shot in the line of duty, sets out to find his wife and son. Then he has to survive.
After re-reading the first volume of the trade paper back I ordered the second volume. Today after work I rode to a book store and sat in the floor reading the next several volumes. The author, Robert Kirkman, says that this is not a zombie/horror book but instead a tale of survival. It is a study of human survival and dealing with unbelievable trauma. Rick changes during the series to do what he feels has to be done to try and protect his wife.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Walking_DeadIf you like a good character driven read about surviving in a zombie world then you should check this one out.
It has been on my extended summer reading list.
