When the world around us seems to be crumbling at a rapid pace, it is easy to get lost in fear and panic. The advent of technologies such as social media and the Internet have made it easier for people to spread news about crises and disasters. Instability feeds on itself, creating a vicious cycle that quickly worsens matters. It is not enough to just stock emergency supplies in the basement, garden shed or garage. Instead, you need to start thinking more proactively about what you can do to protect your loved ones, your home, and your livelihood. Investing in good books can go a long way in helping you get prepared for all eventualities – it also will ensure that you have crucial information at your fingertips even if the internet gone down.

In this article, we will talk about some of the best books that every prepper should own. Whether you’re just getting started with prepping or you’ve been at it for years already, there is always something new that you can learn from these invaluable resources.

When you’re building a prepper book collection, it is important to keep a few things in mind. First, you want to focus on books that are relevant to your particular circumstances. For example, if you live in a region liable to flooding, you will want to include books that deal with how to protect your home, possessions and family from a localised flood, including preparing grab bags for a quick exit. Next, you want to find books that are easy to understand. While there are plenty of excellent guides and manuals available, many people find that technical books are too dense and hard to comprehend, especially if they are new to this. If you are struggling, it may be a good idea to take a look at some more simple books and illustrated guides instead.

Our Top 3 Recommended Reads

The New Complete Guide to Self-Sufficiency: Practical Strategies, Total Focus, and Understanding for Success

This book was written by Ryan Schaffer and Verena Mebus, who are both renowned authors and experts in the field of self-sufficiency. The book covers all the crucial aspects of self-sufficiency, from budgeting and financial planning to health and nutrition. It also provides a detailed guide on how to grow your own food. The New Complete Guide to Self-Sufficiency is a highly informative book that is perfect for any prepper. You can learn how to save money, store food, and build a self-sufficient homestead. You can also get tips on how to defend your finances against inflation, build a bug-out vehicle, purify water, and much more. If you are new to the world of self-sufficiency, you will find this book to be a truly comprehensive guide. Not only does it give you practical advice, it also provides you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions.

The Prepper’s Guide to Food Preservation

This guide was written by Bethany Webster, and it has quickly become a classic in the field of food preservation. The prepper’s guide to food preservation is a complete guide on how to preserve a wide variety of foods. It starts off by discussing various methods of preserving food, before moving on to discuss how to properly store canned goods, deal with perishable food issues, and much more. The best thing about this book is that it is very detailed and easy to follow. The author provides step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow, making it perfect for both beginners and experts alike. While this is a guide on food preservation, it can also help you with other aspects of preparedness, such as water and energy supply protection.

Prepper's Long-Term Survival Guide

This book by author Jim Cobb provides a step-by-step survivalist guide on how to protect your family, your home, and your livelihood from disasters. It is an easy-to-read book that is perfect for anyone who wants a simple overview of what it takes to be well-prepared. The author packs this book with valuable information, teaching you how to survive in the event of societal collapse covering a wide variety of topics including storing, hunting, gathering and foraging for food, first-aid, hygiene and medical treatments, community building, defending your home and water collection. It’s packed with useful information that can help you protect your loved ones in the event of a crisis.

7 more great books every prepper should read

The Prepper’s Medical Handbook - This book by authors Austin McNeil and Alexander Rigoni provides advice and guidance on dealing with fractures, burns, head injuries, medical suppliers, shock and resuscitation, wounds and injuries, hygiene and sanitation, amputations, radiological injuries, chemical and biological injuries. This book is useful for both short-term and long-term scenarios.

The Prepper's Guide to Disaster Preparedness - This book was written by the head of survival prep at the U.S. government’s Federal Emergency Management Agency - so you know it’s going to be good. It discusses the different types of emergencies and how to prepare for them. It also discusses various disasters and how to protect yourself and your family against them.

Urban Survival Guide - This book provides tips on how to survive during a disaster, as well as how to protect yourself and your loved ones from the effects of climate change. It discusses a variety of topics, including how to prepare for an EMP attack and how to protect your water supply from natural disasters.

The Prepper’s Guide to Food Preservation - This is another guide that was written by Bethany Webster. It provides detailed instructions on how to preserve a wide range of foods, from meats to vegetables to grains.  An ideal guide for building a long shelf-life food supply.

The Prepper’s Guide to Self-Sufficiency - This book provides detailed instructions on how to become self-sufficient and resilient in the wake of any major disruption. The author provides practical advice on how to create a sustainable homestead, how to grow your own food, and how to store food for future consumption.

The Prepper’s Guide to Water Supply Protection - This book discusses how to protect your water supply from contamination in the wake of a disaster. It discusses various methods of filtering and purification, as well as how to store your water supply in a reliable manner.

The Prepper’s Guide to Urban Survival - This book provides detailed instructions on how to protect yourself and your family during a disaster. It discusses how to create an emergency plan, how to protect your home from natural disasters, and how to survive in the event of a crisis situation.

The Ultimate Prepper’s Guide to Food Preservation - This is what we would consider to be the ultimate guide on food preservation. It discusses all the most common methods of preserving food, including canning and dehydration, as well as more advanced methods, such as freeze-drying and fermenting.