Of course I had heard of John Green (who hasn’t) and read one of his novels, but the title of his essay collection The Anthropocene Reviewed didn’t catch my attention. I became interested in the book when Annie B. Jones reviewed it on a Front Porch Patreon episode. Her glowing recommendation of the audiobook was compelling. I listened to the audiobook and also have a hardcover.

John Green writes brilliantly about the world we live in, humans who occupy the earth, and the relationship between the two. I had no idea I’d be interested in his take on hot dog eating contests, viruses, or the Piggly Wiggly (and so much more). Green narrates the audiobook, adding to the experience.

I enjoyed most if not all of the essays but here is a list of my favorites (was hard to stop at six). 

Favorite essays:

As I listened, I learned so much about things I didn’t know about yet or didn’t think I cared to know about, and now I can’t imagine not knowing about. I give The Anthropocene Reviewed 4.75 stars.