The Anthropocene Reviewed

The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking, critically acclaimed podcast, John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet — from the QWERTY keyboard and Halley's Comet to Penguins of Madagascar — on a five-star scale.

Complex and rich with detail, John Green's gift for storytelling shines throughout this artfully curated collection about the shared human experience. It includes beloved essays along with six all-new pieces exclusive to the book.

A deeply moving and mind-expanding collection of personal essays in the first ever work of nonfiction from John Green.