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End of the world without zombies? You need to dig up some "classic" science fiction, then:
Hothouse by Brian Aldiss - Originally serialized as 5 novelettes. It tells of a far distant future where Earth is tidally locked to the sun and plants and insects have become the more dominant species.
Look for some works by Alexander Key (This is more of a young-adult read, but still highly entertaining) -
The Golden Enemy tells of a future world where a giant mutant bear awakens to try try and bring about mankinds final destruction.
The Incredible Tide tells of a post WWIII Earth where most of the continents have been sunk into the oceans.
The Logan's Run series by William F. Nolan (Logan's Run, Logan's World and Logan's Search) takes place in a future where the young have taken over and everyone must report to a "sleepshop" euthanasia center at their 21st birthday. Those who do not are considered "runners" and are hunted down by the "sandmen". The first book was the basis of the movie but is more world-spanning than the films limited locations.
And I also suggest Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham if you have not already read this one. A world-wide meteor shower causes blindness in all who observe it and gives the Triffids (a semi sentient mobile plant bred for their oil) a chance to rise up and take over the Earth.
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