First let me say: given its extreme unlikelihood, I spend a great deal of time planning for a future zombie apocalypse.

Second let me say: why is it always a zombie apocalypse? Why don’t we worry as much about possible vampire apocalypses, or werewolf apocalypses, or ogre apocalypses? Perhaps I should be dividing my end-of-the-world dithering.

Third, let us move on the main point: in the event of a zombie apocalypse, where would you want to live?

Most the world’s population is gone, so you can basically choose any house or building you want. Try to choose something with solid doors and walls and windows, I think that’s a given. But beyond that, there are so many choices.

Would you stay somewhere cold, in the hopes the zombies would freeze or wander south? Or would you want somewhere warm, for better self-survival qualities?

Would you want to live somewhere grand, like Rideau Hall, or Neuschwanstein Castle, or the Sydney Opera House? Or somewhere fun with lots of places to hide from zombies, like the Winchester Mystery House?

Would you want to bunker down, to increase chances of survival long term – maybe in a Costco or Walmart? Would you want to choose somewhere open where you could see ’em coming, like a desert ranch in Montana? Or maybe something more like a beach house in Hawaii, possibly safe due to an ocean moat, but if not, at least a beautiful end?

I think, for myself, I’d choose a giant library. Books, as far as the eye can see. Sure, there’s not a lot of food. Or weapons. But there are books about how to find those things! Or make those things!

I’d cozy up in some hidden nook with 100 novels and barely notice the outside world.

Almost makes me wish for a zombie apocalypse.