John Green is so important to me. I read Looking for Alaska as a lost 15-year-old, not-so-sneakily reading and rereading it during geometry class. It feels right that his first work of nonfiction comes during my 30th year. I’ve grown up reading Green’s books, watching his videos, and trying to think deeply about things the way he does. His work always reminds me that the world is worth learning about. Even when—especially when—everything feels dark and terrible and hopeless. 5 stars.

✨ From On Burning Yourself Out on Books at Crooked Reads.