Considered a British sci-fi classic, although not really British and not really sci-fi, this apocalyptic tale of a married couple living off the grid while society collapses around them has much more in common with books like Hatchet. Written with a surprisingly strong contemporary voice, it aptly captures the sense of community found in later post-apocalyptic works. I also talk about the numerous query letters I've sent out thanks to the abundant free time I now have. Oh, have I also told you that I love playing drums?!