John Green

Looking for Alaska

Miles Halter leaves his home to attend boarding school in Alabama to seek the 'Great Perhaps' and falls under the spell of the enigmatic Alaska Young. Following a sudden tragedy, the narrative explores the characters' journey through grief and their search for meaning within the 'labyrinth of suffering.' The novel is a landmark coming-of-age story that examines the impact of one life on another.

Let It Snow: Three Holiday Romances

Three interconnected stories about teenagers navigating love and relationships during a massive Christmas Eve snowstorm in a small town. The narratives follow a girl stranded by a train, a group of friends racing to a Waffle House, and a barista caring for a teacup pig.

The Fault in Our Stars

Sixteen-year-old Hazel Grace Lancaster, a terminal cancer patient, meets and falls in love with Augustus Waters, a fellow cancer survivor, at a support group. The narrative follows their relationship as they navigate the physical and emotional realities of their illnesses, including a journey to Amsterdam to find the author of their favorite book.

Turtles All the Way Down

Sixteen-year-old Aza Holmes navigates daily life while struggling with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder and a fear of the human microbiome. When a local billionaire goes missing, Aza and her best friend Daisy embark on an investigation that tests Aza's mental health and her relationships. The narrative provides a raw exploration of living with intrusive thoughts and the search for self-identity.

The Anthropocene Reviewed

Essays on a Human-Centered Planet

A collection of personal essays reviewing various facets of the human-centered epoch on a five-star scale. The book explores the complexities of contemporary humanity, ranging from the QWERTY keyboard and sunsets to the impact of the global pandemic.

Everything Is Tuberculosis

The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection

An exploration of the scientific and social history of tuberculosis, framed through the personal journey of a young patient in Sierra Leone. The book examines the systemic inequities and human choices that allow a curable disease to remain a global health crisis.