Sergio has purchased an expensive modern painting, sparking a heated reaction from his friend Marcos, who can’t believe Sergio would admire such a piece of art. Ivan tries to mediate between the two but struggles to find common ground. When a friendship is built on an unspoken understanding, what happens when one person makes a completely unexpected move? The real question is: Are we truly who we think we are, or are we defined by the perceptions of our friends?

New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Subpar Parks, Amber Share, takes readers on a global tour of the world’s greatest wonders, paired with hilarious reviews from their harshest critics.

TO: Angel Wilson (LawAngel@IBLO.gov)
FROM: Stevie Henry (shenry@gmail.com)

Thanks for visiting, but by the time you read this, it’ll be too late. Panic hasn’t set in yet, but in less than two months, everything will change. The question isn’t “What came first, The Chicken or the Egg Flu?”—it’s whether we’re ready for what’s coming. Maybe it’s time to start wearing masks again, bathing in sanitizer, and staying away from birds and eggs for a while.

In this beautifully illustrated collection of essays, Maria Popova, creator of The Marginalian, explores the human pursuit of truth and beauty through the intertwined worlds of science and poetry.