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In a world devastated by flu, a man and his dog navigate the remnants of civilization, grappling with loneliness and the meaning of life.

Set in the tunnels of the Moscow Metro after a nuclear apocalypse, survivors must face dangers both human and monstrous as they search for a new hope.

A young woman participates in a brutal televised competition in a dystopian society, leading a rebellion against oppression.

A continuation of the struggles faced in a dystopian future as characters try to build a cooperative community.

The harrowing account of a disastrous expedition to Mount Everest in 1996, detailing the challenges faced by climbers and the human costs involved in high-altitude mountaineering.

The dramatic tale of a shipwrecked crew who must survive in the wilderness of the Patagonian coast in the 18th century.

A riveting account of the Apollo 13 mission, detailing the near-disastrous flight and the heroic efforts to bring the astronauts safely home.

The true story of the sinking of the whaling ship Essex, which inspired Moby Dick, highlighting maritime life and survival on the open sea.

A harrowing account of the devastating 1991 storm that struck New England fisheries, capturing the struggles and bravery of a fishing crew at sea.

A love story set in the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II.

The true story of a Polish woman who saved Jewish lives during the Holocaust by hiding them in her home.

Continuation of Vladek Spiegelman's story of survival during the Holocaust.

The story of Vladek Spiegelman, a Jewish survivor of Auschwitz, told through the lens of comics.

The story of a young Jewish girl in the Lodz ghetto during World War II, based on real events.

A memoir based on Levi's experiences in Auschwitz and the search for meaning amid suffering.

A harrowing autobiographical account of Wiesel's experiences as a Jewish teenager in Nazi concentration camps, detailing the horrors of the Holocaust and the struggle to maintain faith in humankind.

The true story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic athlete and World War II bombardier, who survives a plane crash, drifting at sea, and a brutal POW camp.

A group of boy scouts on a camping trip encounter a stranger infected with a deadly parasite that drives him to gruesome acts, testing their morality and survival instincts.

A young boy raised in the wilderness by his father must fend for himself after his father's death and navigate the outside world.

A young boy named Sam Gribley survives alone in the wilderness of the Catskills, learning valuable lessons about nature and himself.

A young Inuit girl finds herself lost in the Alaskan wilderness and learns to survive with the help of a wolf pack.

A retelling of the tragic story of the Donner Party and their desperate struggle for survival during the winter of 1846-47.

The incredible journey of Ernest Shackleton and his crew as they attempt to cross Antarctica and the harrowing experiences they face after their ship becomes trapped in ice.

Astronaut Mark Watney faces a battle for survival after being stranded on Mars. Using his ingenuity and humor, he navigates the challenges of isolation and limited resources, telling a gripping tale of perseverance.

An oral history of the global war the evil brain-eating zombies, featuring stories from survivors, military personnel, and leaders outlining the societal collapse and the information learned about humanity's survival.

The story shifts back and forth in time surrounding a devastating pandemic and follows a group of survivors and their interconnections as they navigate a transformed world where art and culture become focal points of humanity's resilience.

Set in a dystopian future, the novel follows Lauren Olamina, a woman with hyperempathy, as she navigates a world of chaos and strives to establish a new belief system while seeking safety and community.

A fictionalized account of a young girl's survival alone on a deserted island.

After a plane crash, a group of strangers find themselves stranded and face a peculiar time warp that leads to unexpected challenges.

A group of strangers finds themselves stranded on a beach after a plane crash, navigating through the chaos of time travel.

In a post-apocalyptic world where dogs are nearly extinct, a young boy embarks on a perilous journey to retrieve his stolen dog, exploring themes of companionship and survival.

A young girl's diary chronicles her family's struggles to survive after a meteor strikes the moon and disrupts the Earth's environment.

A father and son journey across a desolate America, facing the challenges of survival in a post-apocalyptic world.

A young boy survives a plane crash in the Canadian wilderness and learns to fend for himself against the challenges of nature.

An old fisherman struggles with a giant marlin in the Gulf Stream, facing his own limitations and perseverance.

In a post-apocalyptic world, a girl with unique capabilities must navigate the dangers posed by the remnants of civilization.

After a plane crash, survivors find themselves on a beach with unusual circumstances tied to time travel.

Based on the true story of a man stranded on an uninhabited island and his struggles to survive and be rescued.

Involves a plane crash, time travel, and strangers stranded together on a beach.

A group of scientists returns to a remote island to explore the existence of living dinosaurs, facing both natural dangers and human threats.

A group of people is invited to an island theme park featuring genetically engineered dinosaurs, but chaos ensues when the dinosaurs escape.

A story with elements of survival and mystery that captures a similar vibe to 'Lost'.

A post-apocalyptic novel about a boy, his family, and their journey to recover a stolen dog amidst a collapsed society.

A YA series about kids who are stranded and must survive on a desert island.

A backpacker searches for a legendary beach paradise in Thailand, only to find that reality is far different from expectations.

Scientists investigating a mysterious spacecraft discover that their fears manifest and cause chaos among them.

A story about a man's struggle to survive after being shipwrecked on a deserted island.

The true story of a mutiny aboard a British ship and the survivors' struggle on a remote island.

A novel focusing on survival games and the mysteries that unfold during a wilderness survival experience.

A Swiss family is shipwrecked on a deserted island and must learn to survive and build a new life together.

A man survives a shipwreck and spends 28 years on a deserted island, encountering various challenges along the way.

A group travels to the Congo in search of lost science and the legendary diamond mines, facing various dangers in the jungle.

A group of boys are stranded on an uninhabited island and their attempt to govern themselves descends into chaos and violence.

A family struggles to survive in the remote wilderness of Alaska during the 1970s amidst family dysfunction and the harsh elements.

Spanning over thirty years of tumultuous Afghan history, this novel focuses on the bond between two women and their struggles for survival and identity in a patriarchal society.

A group of friends on vacation in Mexico find themselves trapped in a deadly jungle when they discover an ancient Mayan ruin and its sinister secret.