When I went to the mall I saw John Green’s new book, The Fault in Our Stars, in Coles. I checked the signatures and they were all purple. I’m still waiting for my copy in the mail (I should get it in a couple days) but I started feeling emotional just reading the dust jacket. I think this book is just what I need in my life right now to remind me of that even in the midst of a fear of oblivion, there can be hope and love and meaning.

I haven’t read it, so what do I know. But still, it’s clear from the response so far that it’s a powerful and genuine novel, and I can’t wait.

I am extremely pleased to share a middle name with Hazel.