The Anthropocene Reviewed

Bookseller recommendation

“The sort of book that's a cure for misanthropy; that inspires you to write and so speak to what sorts of things matter to you, whether that's scratch 'n sniff stickers or Auld Lang Syne. Green will remind you of the capacity for love and wonder in the world around you. I give "The Anthropocene Reviewed" five stars.”

— Ellie • Page 1 Books

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“A lovely lovely listen read by the author. This is the perfect book to take on a long walk or drive that will make you look at the world in a fresh way. Drawing on personal anecdotes, history, literature and science, Green embraces both small and big ideas and makes you grateful for things you might have once overlooked. 5/5 stars for this audiobook!”

— Katie • Bank Square Books

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“A beautiful collection of essays written about humans on our funny little planet. John Green tells stories from his life and connects them to bigger ideas that make you stop and think as you’re reading. This was the first audiobook I ever read on Libro.Fm, and it was a great starting point to get me hooked on nonfiction again! ”

— Makayla • Tattered Cover

Bookseller recommendation

“A continuation of John Green's podcast of the same name, this audiobook is engaging, intriguing and hard to put down. Read by the author, this book resonated with me on so many levels and left me with food for thought. 5 stars.”

— Rebecca • Rediscovered Books

Bookseller recommendation

“If you need to feel less alone, or if you feel like everything's terrible, listen to this book. It won't fix your problems, but it will hold your hand while you despair over the state of humanity and marvel at sycamore trees.”

— Sydney • Book Soup

Bookseller recommendation

“I found myself moved by Greene’s intellectual curiosity and humanism. Each review is a tiny, bite-sized memoir that says “I am here, this is my experience." Each essay is a teaspoon of liquid hope, reminding me that the world is filled with wonders large and small.”

— Samantha • Rediscovered Books

Bookseller recommendation

“The Anthropocene is the term for our current geologic age, marked by human impact. Well, at some point in the Anthropocene Reviewed, which is a series of informative, hilarious, and poignant (yes, all three, I promise!) review essays about the little things that resonated with him, John Greene decides it’s okay to give 5* reviews for seriously awesome things like sunsets. This book is not a sunset but it belongs in your library for how much it will help you appreciate, if not sunsets, then the human capacity to wrestle meaning and emotion out of sunsets, Canada geese, and hot dog eating contests. I have always been an easy grader but this book earned it. I give it 5 stars. ”

— Perin • Brain Lair Books

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“I read this in hardcover but this is worth a listen just capture John Green's tone on all these subjects! ”

— Julie • Maria's Bookshop

Bookseller recommendation

“This warm, funny, and moving collection of essays by The Fault in Our Stars author John Green covers a lot of ground—from Canadian Geese to Dr. Pepper to the opening sequence of Penguins of Madagascar—in 1-to-5 star ratings of the Anthropocene, the current geologic age defined by human impact on the environment. While Green never shies away from the most difficult of subjects, I found this book so comforting. 5 stars ⭐️ ”

— Megan • Underground Books

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“An entertaining and fascinating collection of essays - perfect for your commute!”

— Renee • Timaru Booksellers

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“This delightful collection of essays by John Green is an antidote to the cynicism and negativity we encounter in all varieties of media. Green offers his view of hope for the world and its inhabitants, and I appreciate his heartfelt opinions. ”

— Natalie • Katy Budget Books

Bookseller recommendation

“How do you find the words to describe a book that repeatedly took your breath away? That kept knocking you on your ass? That made you stop multiple times to dutifully type out quotes to text to your friends? I don't know, but I know this is the book I needed right now. It's probably the book you need right now, too. I give THE ANTHROPOCENE REVIEWED five stars.”

— Nicole • Oblong Books