Talking Shop is our series where we talk to interesting people about their most interesting buys.Maybe you read “The Fault in Our Stars” when it debuted as a bestseller, relied on Crash Course videos to study for college finals or subscribed to the Vlogbrothers YouTube channel after stumbling upon a few videos.
However you discover John Green, it’s easy to become a fan of his work (at least in my opinion) and wonder what he’s doing next.This week, he gave us the answer.
For the first time in nearly a decade, Green published a new book, his highly-anticipated novel, “Hollywood, Ending,” and he’s trying his absolute best to let you read it without spoilers.“I feel like people who read a book the week it comes out should be able to read it completely cold,” says Green, who’s been extremely careful about how he discusses “Hollywood, Ending” in interviews, on social media and on tour.He’s happy to give you a bird’s eye view of the plot, explain how he developed the characters and share where he found inspiration.
But you need to crack open your copy for anything beyond that, or press play on the audiobook, which he totally supports.I recently talked to Green about writing “Hollywood, Ending,” what he needs within reach while working and his travel must-haves for book tours.He also gave me a mini tutorial on how he organizes his library, and, I promise, you’ll want to redo yours after reading his method.John Green's picksHis new bookHollywood, Ending by John Green$20.40$32.00AmazonLearn moreHis favorite coffee makerMoccamaster by Technivorm KBGV Select Coffee Maker$undefined$368.75AmazonLearn moreHis favorite coffee beansKeats & Co.
Calypso Light Roast Coffee$undefined$22.50Good StoreLearn moreHis favorite book of 2026Canon: A Novel by Paige Lewis$16.29$32.00AmazonLearn moreBottles for homemade hot sauceNicebottles Hot Sauce Bottles$undefined$27.99AmazonLearn moreSee 2 MoreRelatedselectedselectedThe Points Guy Brian Kelly has been...