2023 is officially over, and what a wild ride it's been! Celebrate with us as we mark a year of thrilling reads and apocalyptic scenarios, all while navigating the juggernaut of daily life and personal battles. From the literary feast of 'The Girl with All the Gifts' to the gritty survival in 'Plague of the Dead' we've traversed the spectrum of undead fiction with laughter, insights from authors like Lori Calcuttaire, Brandon Starocci and Joshua Grant, and heartfelt discussions on more serious issues such as climate apocalypse. As the winter solstice approaches, we can't help but reflect on the joys and challenges of the past year, from crafting mushroom art to contemplating Santa's shamanic origins. Tune in for an eclectic mix of humor and horror as we look forward to new horizons, including engaging with more zombie aficionados like Sylvester Barzey and laying down our ambitious plans for weekly episodes and community voicemails. Whether it's discussing the potential of plastic eating mycelium or mulling over the best Hilliard, Ohio spots to wait out a zombie outbreak, 2024 promises to be an amazing year for Zombie  Book Club. Wrapping up this brain-munching anniversary episode, we cast a hopeful glance at the year ahead, dreaming of convention appearances and our very own line of merchandise. Join us as we continue to carve out a niche for zombie literature lovers, and don't forget to spread the infection by sharing our podcast with fellow apocalyptic aficionados. With a promise of more games, challenges, and late-night psychedelic musings and the undead, we're gearing up for another fantastic year of Zombie Book Club—where your next favorite read might just save your life in the event of a zombie apocalypse. Follow our linktree for social media links, and links to all the places you can find our podcast! https://linktr.ee/zombiebookclub IPCC Climate Change Report: https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/syr/downloads/report/IPCC_AR6_SYR_SPM.pdf  Living Dead Weekend https://www.thelivingdeadweekend.com/ Zombie Book Club Voicemail (614) 699-0006‬ Zombie Book Club Email [email protected]