Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

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This is the funniest book you'll ever read about death. High school is universally acknowledged to be tough, but on the first day of his senior year, Greg Gaines thinks he has it figured out: remain on the periphery, keep a low profile, and make mediocre films with his only sort-of friend, Earl. This plan works for just eight hours before Greg’s mom insists he befriend a girl with cancer, leading to the unraveling of his carefully constructed life. The novel is fiercely funny, honest, and heart-breaking, marking it as an unforgettable work from a bright talent. Critics are calling it "a touchstone for its generation" and "an instant classic." STARRED REVIEW: "One need only look at the chapter titles (?Let's Just Get This Embarrassing Chapter Out of the Way?) to know that this is one funny book." - Booklist. STARRED REVIEW: "Though this novel begs inevitable thematic comparisons to John Green's The Fault in Our Stars, it stands on its own in inventiveness, humor, and heart." - Kirkus Reviews. The book has garnered numerous accolades, including recognition as a New York Times bestseller, a place on the Capitol Choices 2013 Noteworthy Titles for Children and Teens list, and several YALSA selections for young adult readers.