As the Boy Scouts always say, be prepared – even in the unlikely event of the complete destruction of this glimmering blue planet we call home. To some this might mean simply stockpiling Mars bars and building a garden-based bunker, while others might feel more comfortable preparing a small escape shuttle to whisk their infant child safely across the galaxy equipped with only a cape and the inevitable acquisition of super powers. ArtsWom, however, are preparing the ultimate end of the world reading list – and we need your help.

ArtsWom have been asking people to submit their choices of books they would most want to read just before the end of the world. Now remember, we’re not asking for any old ‘books to read before you die’ list, we’re saying, literally, what would you want to be sat down reading as civilization as we know it crumbles down around us.

We’ve already heard back from bloggers Ali Karim, Crimeficreader and Helen of Too Many Books. You can read which titles they’ve chosen and why by following the links above.

Simply drop us an email at info@artswom.co.uk to share your favoured pre-apocalyptic read.