by John Green
First published 2023
In this quirky, insightful essay collection, bestselling author John Green examines the contradictions of modern life, from QWERTY keyboards to Canada geese. As a species, we've reshaped the planet, yet we're powerless against a global pandemic. Green's gift for storytelling shines as he charts a path through this human-centered world, celebrating its beauty and flaws with equal heart.
Genres: science, essays, anthropology, non-fiction, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: celebration-of-beauty-and-flaws, examination-of-contradictions
336 pages · Paperback · Dutton