Tsundoku Tuesday- Fearing the Worst

Tsundoku - The act of buying books to stack with other unread books

So, a bit of a twofer for tactical reading today. And not really reviews at that, more like a hearty friendly recommendation.

First off, if you haven't read "Patriots" by James Wesley, Rawles you probably ought to go do that.

Major Rawles was an intel guy who got suitable paranoid during the early 90s and decided he wasn't going to eat his dog with the Wal Mart ran out of food. Oh, and he likes battle rifles and -1911s, so most of y'all should like him.

Don't think of "Patriots" as a novel per say, even though it is decently enjoyable, but think of it as the introductory manual on what books, bullets, beans, and band aids to buy before the zombies come.

"Patriots" is also the start of a series that is most enjoyable, as well. I can take no blame if your significant other gets mad at you after you feel the urge to start buying all the ammo and all the magazines. Be Prepared.

My other book recommendation today is a straight novel, however, it kind of turns into a horror story. And makes you what to refer to the above recommendation and buy enough diesel, seeds, and bottle water to colonize Mars.

"One Second After" by William R. Forstchen is a dark thriller concerning the after effects of a major EMP strike on the continental United States. It is bleak. It is scary. It is eye opening.

Don't start it at night and don't start it if your significant other is away on business.

"One Second After" is also the start of a trilogy which if anything should keep you from deciding to off yourself while your reading the first book.

America has always been a nation of individuals whom prize self reliance. The two above tomes certainly strive to build upon that and help the citizenry maintain self reliance moving forward.