The Carls
2 books
The Carls series by Hank Green has 2 books. Start with An Absolutely Remarkable Thing (2018), then read the rest in the order below.
The Carls reading order
An Absolutely Remarkable Thing
Hank Green
When a young woman named April discovers a giant, mysterious sculpture on the streets of New York City, her life is irrevocably changed. She names the sculpture 'The Carls' and posts a video online, which quickly goes viral, catapulting her to internet fame. As more sculptures appear across the globe, April finds herself at the center of a global phenomenon, grappling with the sudden attention, the enigmatic nature of The Carls, and the profound questions they raise about humanity's place in the universe. This novel explores themes of fame, connection, and the unknown, all through the lens of a rapidly evolving digital age.
A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor
Hank Green
When a mysterious global phenomenon draws humanity into an unprecedented crisis, April May’s sudden fame becomes inseparable from a far more dangerous question: what does the world truly want—and what will it sacrifice to get it? As governments, corporations, online communities, and ordinary people struggle for control, April and her allies must navigate fractured loyalties and the overwhelming power of collective belief. Blending science fiction, suspense, and sharp social commentary, the novel explores technology, celebrity, misinformation, free will, and the responsibilities that come with influence. It is an ambitious, thought-provoking continuation that examines what it means to be human in an age shaped by networks and mass connection.